Name: England complete 3-0 series whitewash against Sri Lanka
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Description: England completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Sri Lanka, defeating the hosts by 42 runs in the 3rd Test in Colombo. Spinners Jack Leach and Moeen Ali bagged 4 wickets each, as the Lankans slumped for 284, chasing a massive 327 for victory. This is England's 1st overseas series sweep in 55 years.

England completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Sri Lanka, defeating the hosts by 42 runs in the 3rd Test in Colombo. Spinners Jack Leach and Moeen Ali bagged 4 wickets e

England complete 3-0 series whitewash against Sri Lanka

England completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Sri Lanka, defeating the hosts by 42 runs in the 3rd Test in Colombo. Spinners Jack Leach and Moeen Ali bagged 4 wickets each, as the Lankans slumped for 284, chasing a massive 327 for victory. This is England's 1st overseas series sweep in 55 years. 

The British government announced on Tuesday that the attendance at the Wembley stadium has been increased to 75%. That means More than 60,000 fans will b

The British government announced on Tuesday that the attendance&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Wembley stadium has been increased to 75%. That means&nbsp;More than 60,000 fans will be allowed to attend the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020.
The matches will see the largest crowds assembled at a sporting event in Britain in more than 15 months, with numbers previously strictly limited due to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, all ticket holders will need to follow a number of strict entry requirements, including having a negative Covid-19 test or proof of full vaccination.

Despite the entire England squad testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday, players Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount have gone into isolation as they came into contact w

Despite the entire England squad testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday, players Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount have gone into isolation as they&nbsp;came into contact with Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour during Friday&rsquo;s match at the European Championship.
The Scottish national team had confirmed on Monday that&nbsp;Gilmour had tested positive for Covid-19. The English Football Association in a statement said that&nbsp;Chilwell and Mount will be kept away from the rest of the England players and the support team for a while.

A day before Japan marks a month to go until the Olympics, the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee unveiled two posters selected for the Olympics and Paralympics on Tuesday

A day before Japan marks a month to go for the Olympics, the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee unveiled two posters selected for the Olympics and Paralympics on Tuesday.
Two posters were selected by the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee from 20 posters created by internationally well-known Japanese and overseas artists.
Poster for the Olympics "Harmonized chequered emblem study for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games" was created by the Japanese graphic designer Tokolo Asao, while the Paralympic poster "Paralympian" was designed by a group called Goo Choki Par.

Younis Khan stepped down as the batting coach of the Pakistan Cricket team ahead of the England tour in July. He was appointed last year in November on a two-

Younis&nbsp;Khan stepped down as the batting coach of the Pakistan Cricket team ahead of the England tour in July. He was appointed&nbsp;last year in November on a two-year contract until the 2022 World&nbsp;T20.
PCB chief executive Wasim Khan in a statement said that following a series of discussions, the board and Younis&nbsp;reluctantly but mutually agreed that it was time to move in different directions.&nbsp;Both PCB and Younis Khan have agreed to not make any further comment on the reasons for the former captain&rsquo;s departure.

As the excitement around the inaugural WTC finals seems to go down the drain quite literally, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has stressed upon ICC

As the excitement around the inaugural WTC&nbsp;finals seems to be going down the drain quite&nbsp;literally, former cricketer Sunil&nbsp;Gavaskar has asked ICC&nbsp;to figure out a formula to declare the winner in case&nbsp;of a draw.&nbsp; India and New Zealand&nbsp;lost 2 days due to rains and it is likely that the final might end up in a stalemate. Keeping that in mind, Gavaskar said that to complete 3 innings in 2 days would be really difficult and is only possible if both teams bat really badly.&nbsp;&nbsp; Although Gavaskar&nbsp;wants one winner, ICC&nbsp;has already declared that if there is a draw both teams will share the WTC&nbsp;trophy.&nbsp;

Ace England Cricketer and Rajasthan Royals' player Jos Buttler is not sure about participating in the remaining IPL, which is scheduled to be played in Septem

Ace England Cricketer and Rajasthan Royals' player Jos&nbsp;Buttler&nbsp;is not sure about participating in the remaining IPL, which is scheduled to be played in September October, later this year.&nbsp; If&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;clashes with International cricket, England will take precedence, the English wicketkeeper said.&nbsp;The lucrative league might clash with England's tour of Bangladesh and Pakistan, which is set to be played around the same time. The IPL&nbsp;2021 got suspended mid-season due to the deadly second wave of Covid-19, it will now be played in UAE&nbsp;from 19th September.&nbsp;

Finland on Monday suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of an overpowering Belgium, who for the first time won all three group games in the European Championship. Fin

Finland on Monday suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Belgium, who for the first time won all three group games in the European Championship.&nbsp; Finnish player Lukas Hradecky&nbsp;opened the account for the World's best side with an own goal in the 74th minute in St Petersburg. 7 minutes later, Romelu&nbsp;Lukaku secured the game for Roberto Martinez's men as he netted his 3rd goal of the tournament.&nbsp;

Argentina confirmed their berth in the Copa America finals after the Lionel Messi-led team defeated Paraguay on Tuesday in Brasilia. Alejandro Gomez's 10

Argentina confirmed their berth in the Copa&nbsp;America quarterfinals after the Lionel Messi-led&nbsp;team defeated Paraguay 1-0 in Brasilia.&nbsp; Alejandro Gomez's 10th-minute goal was enough for Argentina to register their 16th match without a defeat since 2019 Copa&nbsp;America's semifinal. It was Messi's147th appearance for his national side.&nbsp; While Argentina top Group A with 3 wins in&nbsp;Copa&nbsp;America standings, Paraguay are at the third spot.&nbsp;

Austria comfortably defeated a shrinking Ukraine on Monday to secure their first-ever European Championship game in Bucharest, Romania. Christoph Baumgartner achie

Austria comfortably defeated Ukraine on Monday to secure their first-ever European Championship win in Bucharest. Christoph&nbsp;Baumgartner achieved the feat for Franco Foda's men after he scored the only goal of the game in the 21st minute. Just 3 minutes before the strike, the 21-year-old suffered an&nbsp;injury due to a head collision and was substituted after scoring the goal.&nbsp; The 2nd placed&nbsp;Austria&nbsp;in Group C who have made their place in last 16 now look forward to meeting Italy on Saturday. Whereas, Ukraine will hope to grab a spot in the knockout stage as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.&nbsp;

With a flashing brace from Georginio Wijnaldum, Netherlands finished their Group stage campaign in style as they triumphed over North Macedonia 3-0 on Monday at ho

With a flashing brace from Georginio&nbsp;Wijnaldum, Netherlands finished their Group stage campaign in style as they triumphed over North Macedonia 3-0 on Monday at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memphis Depay&nbsp;scored the opener for Frank de Boer's men in the 24th minute, which was followed by two goals from&nbsp;Wijnaldum&nbsp;in 51st and 58th minute. Depay&nbsp;assisted the Dutch Captain in scoring both the goals. Courtesy the win, Netherlands became the second team to win all three of their group stage matches after Italy.&nbsp;

Indian shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has earned direct qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after breaching the Olympic qualifying mark of 21.10m, not once but

Indian shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has earned direct qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after breaching the Olympic qualifying mark of 21.10m, not once but twice, at the ongoing Indian Grand Prix 4 in Patiala.&nbsp;
In the process,&nbsp;Tajinderpal&nbsp;broke his own record with best attempt of 21.49m. Earlier, the national record was 20.92m, which he had himself set in 2019.

Germany skipper Manuel Neuer wearing the rainbow armband during Euro 2020 won't land him in trouble, confirmed the German Football Association on Monday. Th

Germany skipper Manuel Neuer&nbsp;wearing the rainbow armband during Euro 2020 won't land him in trouble, confirmed the German Football Association on Monday.&nbsp;
Though&nbsp;the captains of each team at the European Champion are&nbsp;obliged to wear a standard armband issued by UEFA, a&nbsp;letter from European football's governing body stated that&nbsp;a review of the matter has been stopped.
Germany's football body said that the armband has been assessed as a team symbol for diversity and thus for a good cause.&nbsp;

As feared, Day 4 of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand went down the drain. Constant rain never let the covers come off in Southampton

As feared, Day 4 of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand&nbsp;went down the drain. Constant rain never let the covers come off in Southampton and the day was abandoned without a ball being bowled.&nbsp;
Day 1 of the final was also washed away. New Zealand&nbsp;are at 101/2, still trailing India by 116 runs. Interestingly, ICC has kept a reserved 6th day for the final, which will come into play.

Strict rules imposed by the Japanese government on athletes from several Covid-hit nations for the Tokyo Games hasn't gone down well with India's Olympic body. S

Strict rules imposed by the Japanese government on athletes from several Covid-hit nations for the Tokyo Games hasn't gone down well with India's Olympic body.&nbsp;
Slamming the rules, the Indian Olympic Association said that since the athletes are allowed to arrive in the Games village only five days before their event, it will cause them to lose three crucial training days.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tokyo 2020 organisers said Monday that additional measures will be used to reduce infection risks from several countries, including India. The athletes will be refrained from coming into contact with other teams for three days after they arrive in Japan.
In the statement,&nbsp;IOA&nbsp;said that it's highly unfair for Indian athletes, who have worked hard for five years, to be discriminated just five days before the Olympics.

In a major blow to France, forward Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the European Championship because of a knee injury sustained during the team’s 1-1 draw w

In a major blow to France, forward Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the European Championship because of a knee injury sustained during the team&rsquo;s 1-1 draw with Hungary on Saturday.
Dembele&nbsp;had come on to the field in the 2nd half of that game as a substitute and made an immediate impact but later limped off the ground.&nbsp;
The French Football Federation in a statement confirmed that&nbsp;Dembele had an X-ray at the Budapest hospital on Sunday night and&nbsp;the recovery time was incompatible with him staying in the squad.
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Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan on Monday said that the Tokyo Olympics may be held without spectators if the Covid-19 situation in Japan worsens closer to t

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga&nbsp;of Japan on Monday said that the Tokyo Olympics may be held without spectators if the Covid-19 situation in Japan worsens closer to the games. Suga&nbsp;confirmed that he will not hesitate to put another state of emergency to contain the spread of the virus if cases surge. The Japanese government&nbsp;lifted a state of emergency for&nbsp;Tokyo&nbsp;last week but kept in place "quasi-emergency" restrictions until July 11. The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to start on 23rd July but the decision regarding spectators in the stands will be taken closer to the date. Previously the organising committee had agreed to allow&nbsp;10,000 spectators to enter each games venue, provided it does not exceed 50 percent of a venue's capacity.&nbsp;

New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics after she was selected to be part of the Kiwi weightlifting t

New Zealand's&nbsp;Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics after she was selected to be part of the Kiwi weightlifting&nbsp;team for the Tokyo Games. The 43-year-old was competing in the men's category till 2013 before transitioning. She became eligible to compete in the women's events in 2015 when the International Olympic Committee&nbsp;changed its guidelines to include transgender&nbsp;athletes in the competition. The Kiwi athlete won a silver at the 2017 World Championship and now has a world ranking of 17.&nbsp;

The local organising committee for Tokyo Olympics denied entry to a Ugandan athlete who tested positive and was headed to Japan for the summer Olympics. As the teams fr

The local organising committee for Tokyo Olympics denied entry to a Ugandan athlete who tested positive and was headed to Japan for the summer Olympics. As the teams from various nations are making their way to Japan for the Olympics, this is the first such case of an athlete being denied entry due to a positive test result.&nbsp;The eight other members of the team were taken by a chartered bus to Osaka. The organising committee and the health ministry are looking into the case but the local media reports confirmed that all athletes were vaccinated and carried negative reports.
As a precautionary measure, the entire Ugandan team has been put into quarantine.

Italy, which had already qualified for the knockout rounds of the European competition, put a dominating show yet again and beat Wales 1-0 on Sunday. Despite the defeat

Italy, which had already qualified for the knockout rounds of the European competition, put a dominating show yet again and beat Wales 1-0 on Sunday. Despite the defeat, Wales still managed to go through to the last 16 from Group A&nbsp;courtesy&nbsp;a better goal difference.&nbsp;
Matteo Pessina&nbsp;put Itay&nbsp;ahead in the 39th minute but&nbsp;but Wales withstood relentless Italian pressure to not let them find the net again.
Whille Robert Page's men will now look forward to a second-round match against next Saturday, Italy's 11th consecutive win will see them play&nbsp;at Wembley on the same day.

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