Moscow, June 29 (IANS) The accusations of doping brought by British media against Russian footballers are rooted in Russias victory in the vote for the right to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, First Vice-President…
Kuala Lumpur, June 29 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday said it would do all it can to ensure a smooth 2022 World Cup set to be hosted by Qatar, after FIFA released…
Paris, June 29 (IANS) Indian track and field athlete Neeraj Chopra will be in action at the IAAF Diamond League, to be held at the Charlety Stadium here, where he will be up against three…
Tehran, June 29 (IANS) Iran’s international striker Sardar Azmoun has caught the eye of Italian top flight football team Lazio, according to a media report. The 22-year-old is under contract until June 2018 and has…
Milan, June 29 (IANS) Sunderland striker Fabio Borini underwent a medical with Milan on Thursday before joining the Italian football club. The 26-year-old Italian striker travelled to Milan on Wednesday and began the medical before…
Taunton, June 29 (IANS) A disciplined effort from the Indian women’s cricket team bowlers restricted the West Indies to 183/8 in their second ICC World Cup group match at the County Ground here on Thursday….
Kazan (Russia), June 29 (IANS) Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo emerged as the hero for Chile, making three consecutive stops in the penalty shootout to allow his side beat Portugal 3-0 in the battle for a spot…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Consecutive victories in the Indonesia Open and Australian Open Superseries have lifted India’s Kidambi Srikanth three spots to the eighth place in men’s singles, according to the latest Badminton World…
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) football side Bengaluru FC on Thursday announced the appointment of AFC pro-licensed coach Naushad Moosa as their assistant coach for the first team as well as head…
Colombo, June 29 (IANS) Following Graham Ford’s exit, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former South African wicketkeeper-batsman Nic Pothas as their side’s interim coach. Ford stepped down as Sri Lanka coach on Saturday, ending…
Madrid, June 29 (IANS) Portugal skipper and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he had become the father of twin sons during the ongoing Confederations Cup. “I was in the service of the national…
London, June 29 (IANS) Promising batswoman Iram Javed was on Thursday named as a replacement for injured all-rounder Bismah Maroof in the Pakistan squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup here. Maroof, who injured…
New York, June 29 (IANS) Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith on Thursday announced his engagement with partner Dani Willis through social media. “Today I got down on one knee and @dani_willis said YES,” Smith…
Kazan (Russia), June 29 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that the first semi-final of the 2017 Confederations Cup between Chile and Portugal was incredible. The match was scoreless after the end of…
Antigua, June 29 (IANS) Fresh from a 105-run win, a dominant India will aim to take a 2-0 lead when they face a lacklusture West Indies in the third tie of the five-match One-day International…
Sydney, June 29 (IANS) There is a sudden rise of interest among Indian companies in the Australian cricketers as they are engaged in a wage dispute with Cricket Australia (CA), which threatens to leave all…
Taunton, June 29 (IANS) The Indian women’s team won the toss and opted to bowl in their second World Cup group match against the previous edition’s runners-up West Indies at the County Ground here on…
London, June 29 (IANS) Former England international Scott Parker has decided to call time on his almost 19-year professional football career, it was announced in a statement. The 36-year-old plied his trade for Chelsea, Tottenham…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Promising batsman Manish Pandey will lead India A for the one-day tri-series against hosts South Africa A and Australia A while Karun Nair was named captain for the two four-day games…
The Hague, June 29 (IANS) Dutch football club Feyenoord has confirmed the transfer of defender Rick Karsdorp to the Italian side AS Roma for 14 million euros ($15.91 million). The transfer fee can increase to…