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Djokovic won his first four French Open matches in straight sets.

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Coco Gauff Advances to French Open Semifinals

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Djokovic has a 30-28 edge in their 58 matches played.

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Both Nadal and Djokovic have had recent layoffs.

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French Open 2022: Marin Cilic stuns world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev to set up Andrey Rublev clash

Daniil Medvedev came into the match having won all three previous meetings against the 33-year-old Croatian but cut a sorry figure under the lights on Court Philippe Chatrier in their first contest on clay.  source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/french-open-2022-marin-cilic-stuns-world-no-2-daniil-medvedev-to-set-up-andrey-rublev-clash-2468983.html

Team India Schedule: After IPL 2022, Rohit Sharma’s team face South Africa, Asia Cup and T20 World Cup challenge

Team India are set to play close to 25 T20I games in the build to the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia as the Rohit Sharma's side step into a packed international calendar with a host of assignments.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/team-india-schedule-after-ipl-2022-rohit-sharma-s-team-face-south-africa-asia-cup-and-t20-world-cup-challenge-2468979.html

Hardik Pandya has qualities to be Team India captain, feels former skipper Sunil Gavaskar

In a low-scoring IPL 2022 final, Hardik Pandya starred with both the bat and ball (3/17 and 30-ball 34) to lead GT to a seven-wicket win over former champions Rajasthan Royals.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-has-qualities-to-be-team-india-captain-feels-former-skipper-sunil-gavaskar-2468975.html

Cilic Delivers Latest French Open Surprise, Beating Medvedev

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Nadal and Djokovic Meet Again, With Gen Z Breakout in Wings

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Kenny Moore, Marathoner and Track Writer, Dies at 78

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After a Late Red Flag, a Thrilling Sprint to the Indy 500 Finish

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IPL 2022 Final: Gujarat Titans win maiden title, beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in summit clash

Not many gave Gujarat a chance in their first season especially after a mixed auction where they waited till the end to secure the services of wicketkeepers Wriddhiman Saha and Matthew Wade.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-final-gujarat-titans-win-maiden-title-beat-rajasthan-royals-by-7-wickets-in-final-2468624.html

Rangers Aim to Give the Hurricanes an Unhappy Homecoming

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IPL 2022 Final GT vs RR: Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal claims Purple Cap, becomes only third spinner to achieve feat

Yuzvendra Chahal was needed one wicket in the IPL 2022 final to beat RCB's Wanindu Hasaranga behind. Chahal removed GT captain Hardik Pandya.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-final-gt-vs-rr-rajasthan-royals-yuzvendra-chahal-claims-purple-cap-becomes-only-third-spinner-to-achieve-feat-2468616.html

IPL 2022 Final GT vs RR: Hardik Pandya claims THIS record with 3-wicket haul, joins Anil Kumble in elite list

With the crowd firmly behind him and chanting his name, Pandya took out Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer in a tight bowling display by the home side on a slow, dry pitch to keep Rajasthan to a low score, which they wouldn't have imagined after electing to bat first. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-final-gt-vs-rr-hardik-pandya-claims-this-record-with-3-wicket-haul-joins-anil-kumble-in-elite-list-2468599.html

Method vs. magic: How the final might go.

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Harmanpreet Singh-led Supernovas beat Velocity by 4 runs in final to clinch Women's T20 Challenge title

Dottin top-scored with a 44-ball 62 at the top of the order to help Supernovas to 165 for seven after being put in to bat. With the ball, she took two wickets for 28 runs in her four overs to play a major role in restricting Velocity to 161 for eight. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/harmanpreet-singh-led-supernovas-beat-velocity-by-4-runs-in-final-to-clinch-womens-t20-challenge-title-2468290.html

Liverpool’s lineup: No injuries, so no changes.

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French Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev beats Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets to reach fourth round

Second seed Daniil Medvedev cruised past Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia 6-2 6-4 6-2 in less than two hours on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round. The U.S. Open champion, who reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros last year after four consecutive first-round exits, played near-flawless service games throughout to give his opponent, ranked 31st in the world, no real chance. source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/french-open-2022-daniil-medvedev-beats-miomir-kecmanovic-in-straight-sets-to-reach-fourth-round-2468282.html

The Week When Sports Would Not Let America Look Away

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Coco Gauff Loves Clay. Really.

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The Liverpool Star Who Came Out of Nowhere

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Jos Buttler's 4th IPL 2022 ton takes Rajasthan Royals into final after win over RCB in Qualifier 2, check records

Buttler (106 not out off 60 balls), the leading run getter of the tournament by a fair distance, then toyed with the RCB attack to ensure the Royals romped to victory in 18.1 overs source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/jos-buttlers-4th-ipl-2022-ton-takes-rajasthan-royals-into-final-after-win-over-rcb-in-qualifier-2-check-records-2468020.html

Shane Warne must be happy: Rajasthan Royals get emotional after team enters IPL 2022 final with win over RCB

Chasing a small total of 158, Jos Buttler brought back his brutal best and smashed 100, his fourth in the season. Not to forget, out of the 158, he scored the 106 runs.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/shane-warne-must-be-happy-rajasthan-royals-get-emotional-after-team-enters-ipl-2022-final-with-win-over-rcb-2468018.html

For the Yankees, a Tough Stretch Starts With a Slew of Injuries

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Two Outsiders Get Career Boosts at the French Open

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Women's T20 Challenge: Trailblazers beat Velocity by 16 runs but crash out on net run rate

Invited to bat, Sabbhineni Meghana and Jemimah Ridrigues smashed scintillating fifties to help the defending champions post a huge 190 for five, the highest total in the history of the tournament.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/womens-t20-challenge-trailblazers-beat-velocity-by-16-runs-but-crash-out-on-net-run-rate-2467665.html

French Open 2022: Rohan Bopanna, Sania Mirza through to next round, Ramkumar Ramanathan loses

While Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop marched into the pre-quarterfinals with a straight set win over Andrey Golubev and Fabrice Martin, Sania combined with Czech Republic's Lucie Hradecka to prevail in three sets over Italian duo of Jasmine Paolini and Martina Trevisan in their opening round. source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/french-open-2022-rohan-bopanna-sania-mirza-through-to-next-round-ramkumar-ramanathan-loses-2467634.html

Jon Gruden’s Lawsuit Against the N.F.L. Can Proceed in Open Court

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Joe Pignatano, Met Coach Known for His Bullpen Farm, Dies at 92

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Banned wrestler Satender Malik makes BIG claim, accuses referee of putting hands on him first

Satender Malik's statements came after the Wrestling Federation of India banned him for hitting referee Jagbir Singh inside the KD Jadhav Hall at the IGI Stadium. source https://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/banned-wrestler-satender-malik-makes-big-claim-accuses-referee-of-putting-hands-on-him-first-2467292.html

LSG vs RCB Eliminator: Rajat Patidar smashes FASTEST century of IPL 2022, netizens call it 'damakedaar'

Rajat Patidar's century is the fastest ton in the IPL 2022. The previous fastest hundred in the tournament was registered by LSG captain KL Rahul (56 deliveries). Patidar is also the first-ever uncapped Indian in the history of the IPL to smash a century in playoffs. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/lsg-vs-rcb-eliminator-rajat-patidar-smashes-fastest-century-of-ipl-2022-netizens-call-it-damakedaar-2467276.html

GT vs RR IPL 2022 Qualifier 1: David Miller follows old mantra, ‘if it’s in the arc, it’s out of the park’ in last over six blitz

Gujarat Titans batter David Miller played a ballistic knock of 68 from 38 balls and captain Hardik Pandya’s 40 off 27 balls guided debutants to a win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022 Qualifier 1.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/gt-vs-rr-ipl-2022-qualifier-1-david-miller-follows-old-mantra-if-it-s-in-the-arc-it-s-out-of-the-park-in-last-over-six-blitz-2466995.html

A Fitting Farewell for a Frenchman in Paris

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Inside the Chelsea Sale: Deep Pockets, Private Promises and Side Deals

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Iga Swiatek’s Plan Is Falling Into Place

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Prasidh Krishna trolled as David Miller takes GT into IPL 2022 final with last-over win vs RR

Krishna was a centerpoint of discussion among some of RR fans on Twitter, as they felt he was a big reason behind RR's loss vs GT in IPL 2022 Qualifier 1.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/prasidh-krishna-trolled-as-david-miller-takes-gujarat-titans-into-ipl-2022-final-with-last-over-win-vs-rajasthan-royals-2466976.html

Will Aaron Judge Hit 60 Home Runs This Season?

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MS Dhoni-led CSK will free Rs 16 crore by releasing Ravindra Jadeja in IPL 2023 but...: Aakash Chopra makes BIG statement

Ravindra Jadeja, who was awful with both bat and ball in IPL 2022, was handed the CSK captaincy at the start of the season but couldn’t deliver for Chennai as the team lost six matches out of the first eight under his leadership. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-led-csk-will-free-rs-16-crore-by-releasing-ravindra-jadeja-in-ipl-2023-but-aakash-chopra-makes-big-statement-2466972.html

Josh Donaldson Suspended for ‘Jackie’ Comments

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A Writer Who Was Around the Game, and of the Fans

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As the French Open begins, the war in Ukraine roils the locker room.

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As the French Open Begins, the War in Ukraine Roils the Locker Room

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Women's T20 Challenge: Supernovas crush Trailblazers by 49 runs to register biggest win in tournament history

Pooja Vastrakar took 4/12 as Supernovas recorded a big 49-run win over Trailblazers in the first match of Women’s T20 Challenge 2022 on Monday.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/womens-t20-challenge-supernovas-crush-trailblazers-by-49-runs-to-register-biggest-win-in-tournament-history-2466617.html

IPL 2022: Umran Malik and Washington Sundar were my matchups, reveals Punjab Kings batter Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone finished with 437 runs from 14 matches in IPL 2022, in sixth position on the Orange Cap list. Shikhar Dhawan was the highest run-getter for PBKS with 460 runs from 14 matches source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-umran-malik-and-washington-sundar-were-my-matchups-reveals-punjab-kings-batter-liam-livingstone-2466299.html

Justin Thomas Wins the P.G.A. Championship With a Roaring Comeback

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At 36, Candace Parker Posts a Triple-Double, a W.N.B.A. Rarity

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French Open 2022: Dominic Thiem knocked out in first round, records 10th loss in row

Dominic Thiem was the runner-up to Rafael Nadal in Paris in 2018 and 2019, and to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2020, but his last victory came in May 2021 there were other results that probably were more surprising source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/french-open-2022-dominic-thiem-knocked-out-in-first-round-records-10th-loss-in-row-2466293.html

Liam Livingstone smashes IPL 2022's 1000th six to set a new record as PBKS beat SRH by 5 wickets

Punjab Kings won the Match 70 of IPL 2022 by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets and it was Liam Livingstone's 22-ball 49 which made a short work of the 158-run chase source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/liam-livingstone-smashes-ipl-2022s-1000-six-to-set-a-new-record-as-pbks-beat-srh-by-5-wickets-2466283.html

IPL 2022: DC skipper Rishabh Pant REVEALS why he didn't take DRS against MI's Tim David

Rishabh Pant's decision to not review turned out to be a blunder as Mumbai Indians' batter David slammed 34 runs off just 11 balls with the help of two boundaries and four sixes to take the game out of DC's grasp.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-dc-skipper-rishabh-pant-reveals-why-he-didnt-take-drs-against-mis-tim-david-2465987.html

IPL 2022 Playoffs confirmed: RCB to face LSG in Eliminator, GT to clash with RR in Qualifier 1

IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be played on May 24 and 25 respectively at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Qualifier 2 and the final of the IPL 2022 will be held on May 27 and 29 respectively at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahemdabad. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-playoffs-confirmed-rcb-to-face-lsg-in-eliminator-gt-to-clash-with-rr-in-qualifier-1-2465972.html

Tiger Woods Withdraws From PGA Championship

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Early Voting Wins Preakness Stakes

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RCB should thank Rishabh Pant: Delhi Capitals captain massively trolled after loss vs MI in IPL 2022

Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers as he bowled a fiery spell to dismiss DC's top order. Delhi batters recovered the innings but could not provide the finishing touches and fell short by at least 10 runs.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/rcb-should-thanks-rishabh-pant-delhi-capitals-captain-massively-trolled-after-loss-vs-mi-in-ipl-2022-2465956.html

IPL 2022: R Ashwin shines as Rajasthan Royals qualify for playoffs with top 2 finish, beat CSK by 5 wickets

Young Yashasvi Jaiswal (59 off 44 balls) got RR off to a brisk start with back-to-back boundaries off Mukesh Choudhary in the innings' first over. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-r-ashwin-shines-as-rajasthan-royals-qualify-for-playoffs-with-top-2-finish-beat-csk-by-5-wickets-2465653.html

Roger Angell, Who Wrote About Baseball With Passion, Dies at 101

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Tennis Tours Penalize Wimbledon Over Ban on Russian Players

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How Many Hits Did Eddie Collins Have? It Varies.

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Who is Nikhat Zareen? Once threw a challenge at Mary Kom, now a World Champion - know all about her

Nikhat became the only fifth Indian woman to secure a gold medal at the World Boxing Championships after record six-time champion Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha KC source https://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/who-is-nikhat-zareen-once-threw-a-challenge-at-mary-kom-now-a-world-champion-know-all-about-her-2465314.html

Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88

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Jordan Spieth Is Muttering Less and Smiling More

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A Mets Outfielder Gets an Up-Close Look at Payroll Disparity

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People compare me to Bradman in Bangladesh..: Mushfiqur Rahim says THIS after completing 5,000 Test runs

In doing so, Bangladesh's wicketkeeper and batter Mushfiqur Rahim also overtook his compatriot Tamim Iqbal to become the highest run-scorer of his side in the longest format ofthe game source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/people-compare-me-to-bradman-in-bangladesh-mushfiqur-rahim-says-this-after-completing-5000-test-runs-2464957.html

IPL 2022: Bhuvneshwar Kumar keeps Sunrisers Hyderabad in Playoffs hunt with maiden 19th over vs Mumbai Indians

SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar then bowled a brilliant wicket maiden over in the 19th over of the game to all but seal the fate of Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians side. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2022-bhuvneshwar-kumar-keeps-sunrisers-hyderabad-in-playoffs-hunt-with-maiden-19th-over-vs-mumbai-indians-2464647.html

The Rangers’ Goalie Is Adjusting to the Pressures of the Playoffs

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Matt Harvey Suspended for Providing Drugs to Tyler Skaggs

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‘I Believe in Legacies’: Woods Chides Mickelson on the Eve of a Major

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Biniam Girmay Becomes First Black African to Win a Grand Tour Stage

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Yankees Are Off to Third Best Start in Franchise History

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Jürgen Blin, Who Went 7 Rounds Against Ali, Dies at 79

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Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakhs reward for Thomas Cup winner Lakshay Sen

It was India's first-ever appearance in the tournament finale, they defeated the record 14-time champions Indonesia in the Thomas Cup 2022 final at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand by 3-0 to lift the coveted trophy source https://zeenews.india.com/badminton/karnataka-cm-announces-rs-5-lakhs-reward-for-thomas-cup-winner-lakshay-sen-2464246.html

A Rare Kind of Filly Dazzles at the Racetrack

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Proving They Are Human, Mets Lose Their First Series of 2022

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Proving They Are Human, Mets Lose Their First Series of 2022

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Celtics Dominate Bucks in Game 7 Win

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What the Italian Open Is Foretelling About the French Open

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The Reds Take a Big Risk, and Get a Loss for Their Trouble

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They Treated Their Sports Like a Job. They Wish the N.C.A.A. Had, Too.

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