Новости за 24.05.2018

Pakistan were 50 for one in reply to England's first innings 184, a deficit of 134 runs, at stumps on the first day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Three-time champion Serena Williams will face Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the French Open first round after the draw was made on Thursday.

Italy's new coach Roberto Mancini is putting his trust in Mario Balotelli, saying the maverick forward has matured during his two seasons with Ligue 1 side Nice.

Daniel Ricciardo lapped Monaco's metal-fenced streets in record time on Thursday as Red Bull dominated practice for Formula One's most glamorous grand prix.

Carlos Queiroz will not remain at the helm of the Iran national team after the conclusion of the country's involvement in the World Cup finals in Russia, the former Real Madrid coach told Reuters on Thursday.

Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet was a picture of consistency as she recorded four-under 68 to share the lead after the first round of the Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic on Thursday.

"Playing on the centre court at the French Open and just living those moments, it's just amazing," said Mary Pierce, a two-time Grand Slam singles champion.

Serbia coach Mladen Krstajic named several uncapped prospects in his provisional 27-man World Cup squad on Thursday at the expense of stalwarts who failed to impress in friendlies after they qualified for the 32-nation tournament.

Heaping praise on pacer M. Prasidh Krishna, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach and former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak on Thursday said he is one of those talents unearthed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is making a name for himself.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is on track to regain full fitness in time for next month's World Cup after recovering from a foot injury that has sidelined him for most of the season, national team coach Joachim Loew said on Thursday.

Modern-time great Roger Federer has an exceptional mind for game's analysis and Serena Williams is born with a burning desire to succeed and that sets them apart from other players, says two-time singles Grand Slam winner Mary Pierce.

Far from being a fading force, 12-times grand slam champion Novak Djokovic has shown signs that he is emerging from the toughest spell of his career and is ready for a fresh start ahead of next week's French Open.

Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo produced a record lap around the streets of Monaco on Thursday as Red Bull dominated opening free practice for Formula One's most glamorous grand prix.

Ever since he turned 70 on Wednesday, Committee of Administrators head Vinod Rai has attracted "unwanted interest" in his age from the BCCI members, who have been barred from the Board once they touch 70, as per the SC-accepted Lodha reforms.

India captain Virat Kohli's much-hyped participation in English County Championship was on Thursday ruled out due to a neck injury, throwing his meticulously planned build-up for the tour of UK into disarray.

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta joined Japan's Vissel Kobe on Thursday, the club's owner Hiroshi Mikitani said, describing him as a "world-class" player.

"We could not pull our way and we are not very proud of how the season went for us. (I'm) deeply hurt by how we played... deeply sorry for not living up to the expectations of the fans," Virat Kohli said in a video posted on his Twitter page.

While Virat Kohli had visited a hospital in Mumbai for a check-up, it has been reported that he is suffering from a slipped disc injury and will not be playing for Surrey ahead of the UK tour starting with two T20 Internationals against Ireland in June.

When Maria Sharapova last played the French Open in 2015, she did so as defending champion.

When a respected tennis analyst suggested recently that an underarm serve could be an effective weapon in halting Rafael Nadal's annual rampage on clay most just chuckled.

In an age when individual awards are given ever greater importance, Saturday's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool -- and Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah -- could determine the winner of the next Ballon d'Or.