Weekly Digest: India's win, Bolt's loss, and a super-rich Neymar

Usain Bolt's shocking defeat in his last individual race, Neymar's record-breaking move from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-German and India's Test series triumph in Sri Lanka are highlights of this Weekly Digest.

Published : Aug 07, 2017 01:31 IST

Justin Gatlin, despite beating Usain Bolt to win the 100m gold medal at the world championships, bows down to the sprinting legend.

CRICKET

Ravindra Jadeja claimed a five-wicket haul as India crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 53 runs on day four of the second Test to clinch the three-match series in Colombo. ( Report )

After a 10-month negotiation, Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers' Association reached an agreement on the pay model.

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FOOTBALL

Arsenal clinched its 15th Community Shield title on Sunday via a penalty shoot-out, courtesy of blunders made by Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois and Alvaro Morata. ( Report )

Bayern Munich -- buoyed by two excellent saves from goalkeeper Sven Ulreich --  defeated Borussia Dortmund 5-4 on penalties to win the DFL German Supercup on Sunday. ( Report )

 

After weeks of speculation, Neymar Jr. completed a spectacular move to Paris Saint-Germain for a whopping €222 million. ( Report )

A brace from Vivianne Miedema led host Netherlands to a 4-2 win over Denmark and its first women's Euro title in Enschede. ( Report )

TENNIS

American Sam Querrey battled past Thanasi Kokkinakis to win the Los Cabos Open and his second title of the year. ( Report )

Alexander Zverev of Germany captured his fourth title of the year, defeating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-4 in the ATP Citi Open final. ( Report )

Earlier in the tournament, Indian Yuki Bhambri defeated defending champion and World No. 22 Gael Monfils of France 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to enter the third round. ( Report )

ATHLETICS

American veteran Justin Gatlin stunned Usain Bolt to win the 100m world title in London on Saturday and rain on the Jamaican's farewell race in the blue riband event. ( Report )

British athletics legend Mo Farah won his 10th successive global title, winning the 10,000 metres world crown at the London Stadium where he won Olympic gold in 2012. ( Report )

HOCKEY

ONGC beat Bengaluru Hockey Association 4-2 to win the 91st All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup. ( Report )

BOXING

WBO Asia Pacific champion, Vijender Singh, prevailed in a tough battle against Zulpikar Maimaitiali, the WBO Oriental champion, in a winner-takes-all fight. ( Report )