New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea filed by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) seeking permission to use the R.P. Mehra block at the…
Moscow, March 22 (IANS) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko on Tuesday called on all Russian athletes to immediately stop taking the banned drug Meldonium. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has banned the cardiovascular drug since January…
Melbourne, March 22 (IANS) Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso on Tuesday praised the design of modern racing cars following his serious accident in the Australian Grand Prix. The Spaniard’s car went flying as he…
Brussels, March 22 (IANS) The Belgian football squad’s training was suspended as a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred on Tuesday morning at Brussels Airport and in the metro, killing about 28 people and…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) England cricket skipper Eoin Morgan said Afghanistan are not mere pushovers in the World T20 and can pose a real threat in their group phase match here on Wednesday. England…
Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) Ahead of their crucial Group 2 game against Bangladesh in the World Twenty20, veteran Indian pacer Ashish Nehra on Tuesday stressed that his team won’t take their opposition lightly considering the…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) England aim to safely negotiate a potential banana skin in Afghanistan during their World T20 group phase match here on Wednesday and take a forward step on the road to…
New York, March 22 (IANS) Former Chelsea skipper Frank Lampard believes that his ex-coach Jose Mourinho would rise to the challenge at Manchester United, should the London football club turn to him to revive their…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Afghanistan cricket captain Asghar Stanikzai on Tuesday appealed to the ICC to provide them with increased opportunities for showcasing their talents rather than suppression from World Cups. The International Cricket…
London, March 22 (IANS) Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s fast completion of the UEFA A license course has received severe criticism with some saying that the course is biased “towards a certain few”. The 1998 World…
Panaji, March 22 (IANS) It was perhaps around 60 years ago, says Rama Kerkar, a 66-year-old housewife from Mapusa, that she last played landgi with her friends and neighbours. “We hardly had television at the…
Gangtok, March 22 (IANS) While the premier football clubs are on course to clinch the coveted I-League trophy, others are gearing up to book a berth in next season’s I-League. Come this Saturday, Second Division…
Port Elizabeth, March 22 (IANS) Indian swimmer Aryan Makhija clinched a silver medal in the 1,500 metres freestyle event in the Under-18 category at the South African Level 3 National Swimming Championships here on Tuesday…
By Ajeyo Basu New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Twenty four years after it was first introduced in cricket matches, the third umpire system has seen a few changes during the ongoing World Twenty20. Introduced in…
Rome, March 22 (IANS) Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has been called up to the Italy football squad to replace clubmate Andrea Barzagli. Barzagli pulled-out of the squad on Monday, as hes suffering from a muscle…
London, March 22 (IANS) International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe has alleged that some British athletes are hiding from major competitions after the team’s disappointing performance at the World Indoor Championships. The…
Manchester, March 22 (IANS) Manchester United striker Juan Mata believes that teammate and teen sensation Marcus Rashford is “a great player in the making”. The 18-year-old footballer once again stole the show on Sunday after…
Rome, March 22 (IANS) Italy football team head coach Antonio Conte has said that Spain are one of the favorites to win Euro 2016. The Italian coach on Monday delivered his statement after his squad…
Madrid, March 22 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz has admitted that returning back to the Spain football squad at the age of 35 is unusual. At a press conference held on Monday, Aduriz said:…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) To select and nurture talent in athletics, GAIL (India) Ltd. and National Yuva Cooperative Society (NYCS) have launched a nationwide grassroots athletics programme, naming it GAIL-Indian Speedstar. The project, a…