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Fifa world cup 2018: Apple Music, Siri, iOS apps ready to give live Football scores, stats and more

Apple iPhone and iPad owners can now get more detailed information through Siri digital assistant and official podcasts. App store will also be offering a curated list of popular football news apps and gaming apps.

Jun 13, 2018

Chess star Soumya Swaminathan winning hearts with anti-hijab statement: Full text and reactions

Quite a few Facebook users have lauded Soumya for a taking a brave stand against Iran's compulsory headscarf law. The Grandmaster from India has decided to not travel to the Islamist Republic for a continental tournament next month.

Jun 13, 2018

Edinson Cavani: Uruguay player profile

Coming off a fantastic season with PSG, Cavani will look to bring glory to Uruguay. Here's everything you need to know about him.

Jun 13, 2018

'Test remains the supreme form of the game': Pietersen says at memorial lecture

Former English cricketer offers several suggestions to reinvigorate popularity of cricket's longest format at the MAK Pataudi memorial lecture in Bengaluru.

Jun 13, 2018

Russia vs Saudi Arabia: Fifa World Cup 2018 opening match TV guide

All the pressure will be on Russia, when they host Saudi Arabia in the World Cup 2018 opener. Worldwide TV listings here

Jun 13, 2018

India vs Afghanistan: Can Test debutants stun the top-ranked side in Bengaluru?

Afghanistan, who have made giant strides in white-ball cricket, are set to make their Test debut in Bengaluru from June 14 against hosts India, who will be without their talismanic skipper, Virat Kohli.

Jun 13, 2018

David de Gea: Spain player profile

Spain's shot-stopper will take heart from his campaign with United. Here's everything you need to know about him.

Jun 13, 2018

Robert Lewandowski: Poland player profile

Bayern's striker will look to capitalise on his good form. Here's all you need to know about him.

Jun 13, 2018

Harry Kane: England player profile

Captain, star and striker. Kane is England's man. Here is all you need to know about him.

Jun 13, 2018

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

The 29-year-old chess Grandmaster expressed regret at missing an important tournament but insisted it was the only way to prevent her personal rights from getting violated because of the compulsory headscarf rule in Iran.

Jun 13, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Spain to struggle after Lopetegui is named Real Madrid manager?

Will the non Real Madrid players in the Spain squad now listen to Julen Lopetegui during the Fifa World Cup 2018?

Jun 13, 2018

Poland at Fifa World Cup 2018: Team profile and players to watch out for

With Robert Lewandowski in imperious goal-scoring form, Poland are favourites to progress to Round of 16 from Group H. Here's a look at some of their key players in Russia.

Jun 13, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Mexico full team profile and key players

Mexico, who have managed to reach the Round of 16 in the last six editions of the World Cup, have been handed a difficult draw in Russia. Here's all that you need to know about the El Tri.

Jun 13, 2018

Paul Pogba: France player profile

French star is keen to prove he is about more than style. Here is all you need to know about him.

Jun 12, 2018

Granit Xhaka: Switzerland player profile

Arsenal's midfielder is a key cog on the Swizz side. Here's a look at all you need to know about Granit Xhaka.

Jun 12, 2018