Paris, June 2 (IANS) Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros. The 38-year-old Serbian achieved the milestone in dominant fashion, cruising past Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals for a record-extending 16th consecutive year at the clay-court major.
New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Openers Rohit Sharma (81) and Jonny Bairstow (47) set a solid platform as Mumbai Indians posted a massive total of 228/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.
Liverpool, May 30 (IANS) Liverpool have completed the signing of Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, in what marks the club’s first marquee signing under new head coach Arne Slot. The 24-year-old right-wing-back has signed a long-term deal after successfully completing a medical at the AXA Training Centre on Friday.
Paris, May 30 (IANS) Italian star Lorenzo Musetti passed his first test at the French Open this year on Friday as he rallied from a set and a break down to move past Mariano Navone into the fourth round and match his best result at the clay-court major. Musetti defeated Navone 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to move into the Round of 16.
New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Opener Phil Salt scored a 23-ball fifty, his fastest fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the title clash of the 2025 season with a crushing eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a one-sided Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Barcelona, May 27 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Lamine Yamal have reached an agreement for the renewal of his contract which will now tie him to the Club until June 30, 2031.