Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours.
Hyderabad Toofans registered a commanding 5-1 win over Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to move to second spot.
Marin Cilic had never beaten a Top-5 player on grass in his entire career before Thursday.
IMAGES from the second T20I in Gqeberha played between India and South Africa on Sunday
But India were resolute in defence to thwart Germany's offensive forays.
Local hero Burn gave Newcastle a deserved lead in the 45th minute when the defender thumped in a header from a corner.
A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, LaLiga and Bundesliga.
South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first Test.
Sumit Nagal was beaten in straight sets by World No 25 Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles on Sunday.
Arsenal, who had 23 shots to Newcastle's seven, piled on the pressure late on to try to reduce the deficit but Newcastle manned the barricades to take a healthy lead to St James' Park.
A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.
Vladimir Putin took the oath for a new six year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.
Chasing the modest total, South Africa were down 86 for seven before Stubbs and Coetzee added 42 runs for the eighth wicket to take them home.
Ben Shelton said uncharacteristic errors at crucial moments had proved costly during his Australian Open semi-final loss against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Jannik Sinner kept alive his dream of becoming the first Italian to lift three Grand Slam singles trophies.
Welbeck extra-time winner sends Brighton into quarters
Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.
West Ham United eased the pressure on new manager Julen Lopetegui with a surprise 2-0 victory away to in-form Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.
Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Jeremy Hayward (11th minute), Nicolas della Torre (35th), Harmanpreet Singh (50th) and Harish Somappa (52nd) scored for Soorma while Thierry Brinkman (5th), Sanjay (30th) and Gursahibjit Singh (50th) were on target for the Lancers.
Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 68
Australia booked their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals as doubles pair Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson clinched the deciding rubber against the United States on Thursday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday
Alexander Isak's early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday at St. James' Park, as Eddie Howe's men delivered a blow to Arsenal's title chase with their first win in six Premier League outings.
Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.
Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in comeback win over Heidenheim.
India exploited a rusty German defence, punching three goals as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side outclassed the world champions to make a winning start to the London leg of the FIH Pro Hockey League in London on Saturday.
Chilean 21st seed Nicolas Jarry outclassed American Tommy Paul 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the Italian Open on Friday as former champion Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.
Up against higher-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic (No. 53) of Serbia in the first round, the world No. 72, who has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, lost 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6.
Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.
After a win over Hikaru Nakamura in his opener, the Norwegian went down to Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the second round. A draw with Wesley So in the third left the world no.1 in fifth spot.
Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Forest were good value for the win, though Ipswich came close to opening the scoring midway through the first half.
