Osaka out of berlin tourney
berlin: Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA grasscourt tournament in the wake of her controversial exit from the French Open, organisers confirmed on Monday. “We have received notification that Naomi Osaka cannot start in Berlin. After consulting her management, she will take a break,” said a spokesman for the Berlin tournament, which starts June 14.
Sushila provisionally qualify
budapest: ndian judoka Sushila Devi has provisionally qualified for the Tokyo Olympics by claiming the continental quota but her participation in the Games will be confirmed only after the final list of qualifiers is released on June 28. Sushila, who lost her first round at the World Judo Championship here on Sunday in the 48kg category, currently has 989 points, which puts her at seventh spot in the Asian list.
Germany win euro U-21 title
ljubljana: Germany won the Under-21 European Championship for the third time as Lukas Nmecha's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in Sunday's final. The goal arrived just four minutes into the second half, with Ridle Baku setting up Nmecha and the striker's first touch taking him around goalkeeper Costa before he slotted home.
Aston villa sign Buendia
birmingham: Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Norwich to sign Argentine international forward Emiliano Buendia for what will reportedly be a club record fee. Buendia, 24, won Championship player of the year this season, scoring 15 goals and providing 16 assists, as Norwich romped straight back to the Premier League.
Us win nations league final
denver: The United States won the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League final following Sunday's relentless 3-2 defeat of Mexico. Substitute goalkeeper Ethan Horvath capped off a superb performance with a penalty save deep into extra time to preserve his team's one-goal lead. Chelsea star Christian Pulisic, who was quiet for much of the encounter, smashed a crucial spot-kick into the top corner in the 114th minute.
De bruyne wins pfa award
london: Kevin De Bruyne became just the third player to win the English Professional Footballers' Association's player of the year for a second consecutive season on Sunday. The Belgium midfielder follows in the footsteps of Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo as the only other players to win the award in back-to-back years. De Bruyne was vital to City's third Premier League title in four years and a fourth consecutive League Cup triumph. Agencies