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Mallya steps down as Force India director
The team's current management structure is expected to remain unchanged, with Bob Fernley continuing as deputy team principal and Otmar Szafnauer acting as chief operating officer. However, he also continued to say that the team is looking for sponsors, and if and when a good offer for a buy-out comes along, there would be a joint discussion between Mallya and the other owners of the team. [Full Article...]
Sky Sports slammed for adding word to Sterling's gun tattoo statement
Sterling, who has also won plenty of support since The Sun released its controversial front page labeling it a "sick new tattoo", explained that the design was linked to his father's death and had symbolic meaning. Sky Sports News issued an apology to its 5.99 million Twitter followers on Wednesday after a number of viewers spotted the incorrect inclusion of the word 'again'. [Full Article...]
Referees clarify controversial Finals Game 1 calls
A 51-point haul from LeBron James was not enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers to stop Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors from winning 124-114 in overtime in a dramatic game one of the NBA Finals in Oakland. Of course, Game 1 was a classic, perhaps throwing salt on the theory people are bored with these two teams playing each other. "Did you think he was trying to make a play?" ... [Full Article...]
Zinedine Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach
The Argentine has, however, pointed out that there is no release clause in his contract which could be triggered by Madrid, saying: "No there is not". "This is a handsome moment as we have just won a third straight Champions League and I have now reflected and made this decision". The Fiver: sign up and get our daily football email. [Full Article...]
Liverpool's Fabinho: Jurgen Klopp Roberto Firmino persuaded me to join
The 24-year-old, a four-time Brazil global, has spent the past five seasons in Ligue 1, helping Monaco to the title in 2016-17. With competition fierce at Real Madrid , Fabinho was on the move again at the end of the season, joining Monaco on a two-year-long loan deal. [Full Article...]
Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad
The former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has warned the team India regarding the threats the Afghan spin bowlers could pose during the historic Test match. Afghanistan will miss their experienced seamer Dawlat Zadran out with an injury and the pace department will be handled by Yamin Ahmadzai Wafadar and Sayed Ahmed Shirzad. [Full Article...]
LeBron James scores 51 points but Warriors beat Cavs in game one
Golden State's Kevin Durant (right) and Cleveland's LeBron James take charge in the thrilling NBA Finals opener. With the Cavs trailing by one, George Hill had two free throws with about five seconds left. "And the rest is history". Green began taunting Thompson by waving goodbye. Nevertheless, Curry said he's happy to have Green when a game gets chippy. [Full Article...]
Actor Arbaaz Khan Summoned In Connection With IPL Betting By Mumbai Cops
Jalan was arrested by the Thane police in Kalyan court where he had come to meet another accused in the IPL betting case, reports Financial Express . Khan is suspected to have placed huge bets over the Indian Premier League matches. On May 16, four bookies - Gautam Savla, Nitin Punjani, Nikhil Sampat, and Khushal Khimji were arrested by the anti-extortion cell during a raid in a shop at Shanti ... [Full Article...]