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Kenya’s Karoki itching to take London marathon plunge

Nairobi, Jan 10 (IANS) After a decade of competing on track, World Half Marathon silver medallist Bedan Karoki of Kenya feels he is ready to seek redemption in the ultimate distance, the marathon. Karoki, 26,…


West Indies Cricket Board appoints new CEO

St. John’s (Antigua), Jan 10 (IANS) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced that Englishman Johnny Grave would take up the position of chief executive officer from February in the hope of expanding its…


East Bengal sign fourth foreigner Amirov

Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS) City football giants East Bengal club on Tuesday confirmed the signing of their fourth foreigner for the I-League, Kyrgyzstan international Ildar Amirov. “Yes, we’re bringing him,” an official said. Amirov last…


Kenyan international Ouma moves to Georgia

Nairobi, Jan 10 (IANS) Kenyan defender Eric Ouma has quit domestic club Gor Mahia for Georgia after a breakthrough season where he forced his way into the country’s national football team. Ouma, 20, a marauding…


Uruguay’s Nacional in talks with Ronaldinho

Montevideo, Jan 10 (IANS) Uruguay’s Club Nacional de Football have made a bid to sign Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho, the club’s president has said. Ronaldinho, 36, has been without a club since parting ways…


Kenyan Olympic medallist to train in Finland

Nairobi, Jan 10 (IANS) Olympic 400m hurdles silver medallist Boniface Tumuti Mucheru of Kenya will pitch his training camp in Finland, aiming to polish his skills ahead of the World Championships in London in August….


Peterhansel keeps Dakar Rally lead

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 10 (IANS) Defending champion Stephane Peterhansel maintained the Dakar Rally lead by winning the shortened seventh stage in Bolivia. The 51-year-old finished the La Paz-Uyuni leg in one hour 54 minutes…


Chapecoense announce four new signings

Montevideo, Jan 10 (IANS) Tragedy-hit Brazilian football club Chapecoense have announced four new signings as they step up preparations for the new season. The Brazilian first division club on Monday confirmed the arrivals of midfielder…


Wolfsburg sign French international Ntep

Berlin, Jan 10 (IANS) VFL Wolfsburg have reinforced their forward thrust with the signing of midfielder Paul Geroges Ntep, the German top division football club have confirmed. The French international joined Wolfsburg from Stade Rennais…




Ronaldo wins FIFA best player award

Zurich, Jan 10 (IANS) Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Best Male Player Award over his great rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann for a stellar 2015-16 season, at a glittering ceremony here….


Awadhe beat Bengaluru, reach PBL semis

Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS) Awadhe Warriors reached the semi-finals of the Vodafone Premier Badminton League (PBL) with a 4-3 win over Bengaluru Blasters at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium here on Monday. Going into the tie,…




Mumbai beat Jaipur 4-3 in PWL

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Mumbai Maharathi emerged victorious over Jaipur Ninjas 4-3 in the Patanjali Powervita Pro Wrestling League (PWL) at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium here on Monday. The first bout of the…



Ganguly receives death threat

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said he has received a death threat from an unnamed source. “I got the letter couple of days back. I have informed the…


Striker Ramirez misses Malaga training

Malaga (Spain), Jan 9 (IANS) Malaga striker Sandro Ramirez did not train on Monday with his teammates due to to pain in his shoulder following Sunday’s La Liga football match against Celta Vigo. Also missing…


Ganguly receives death threat

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday admitted he has received a death threat from an unnamed source. “I got the letter couple of days back. I have informed the…