Wimbledon: Sabalenka silences Kostovic in first round

IANS | June 30, 2026 1:25 AM

London, June 30 (IANS) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Grand Slam debutant Teodora Kostovic in straight sets in a first round clash in Ladies Singles at Wimbledon, making a strong start in the grass court major that she is yet to win title at.

Wimbledon: Sinner survives scary fall, Kecmanovic in dramatic five-setter

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:32 PM

London, June 29 (IANS) World No.1 and 2025 winner Jannik Sinner overcame a scary fall and a resilient opponent to launch his Wimbledon title defence with a hard-fought victory, getting past his opponent in five sets in the opening round of men's singles at the All-England Club in London on Monday.

New Zealand crush England by 160 runs to clinch Test series in Ben Stokes' farewell

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:27 PM

Nottingham, June 29 (IANS) New Zealand sealed a memorable Test series triumph over England with a commanding 160-run victory in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Monday, spoiling Ben Stokes' final appearance in international cricket and condemning the hosts to their first home defeat in a Test series of three matches or more since 2012.