Real Madrid take on Celta Vigo in potentially decisive game
Madrid, May 16 (IANS) Real Madrid travel to play Celta Vigo away in what could be the defining moment of their La Liga football season on Wednesday night. If Madid can win in the Balaidos…
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Federer to skip French Open, focus on grass and hard court seasons
Paris, May 16 (IANS) The 18-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer has announced his absence from the French Open later this month, and has turned his attention to the grass and hard court tennis seasons….
Harikrishna draws against Ernesto in Moscow FIDE Grand Prix
Moscow, May 16 (IANS) Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna put up a spirited show to share the spoils with Russian Ernesto Inarkeiv in the fourth round of the Moscow FIDE Grand Prix played here at…
Surfers Ishita, Dharini among big names for second edition of Indian open
Mangalore, May 16 (IANS) Star Indian surfers including Ishita Malviya and Dharini Selvakumar will be seen riding the waves for the top slot in their respective categories during the second edition of the Indian Open…
‘Mubarakan’ team set for ‘Extraaa Innings’ during IPL finale
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The first poster of “Mubarakan”, starring Anil Kapoor and his nephew and actor Arjun Kapoor, will be unveiled on cricket-based talk show “Extraaa Innings T20” on the finale of the Indian…
Hockey: New Zealand thrash India 8-2 in second match
Pukekohe (New Zealand), May 16 (IANS) New Zealand showed class as they thrashed India eves 8-2 in the second match of the five-match series here on Tuesday. For New Zealand, Samantha Harrison (third minute), Stacey…
India’s friendly against Lebanon cancelled
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Indian football team’s friendly against Lebanon, which was scheduled to be played in Mumbai on June 7, has been cancelled after the West Asian nation pulled out, citing problems…
Selected footballers from Santosh Trophy, universities train under Constantine
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) A total of 40 U-22 players from all across the country selected by the All India Football Federations (AIFF) scouting network are undergoing trials under India coach Stephen Constantine at the…
Nehra ruled out of remainder of IPL
Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad veteran quick Ashish Nehra was ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, head coach Tom Moody said here on Tuesday. “Ashish Nehra won’t be…
Gayle picks Ronaldo’s Real Madrid to bag 12th Champions League crown
By Gaurav Sharma New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) West Indian hard-hitting batsman Chris Gayle, who is an ardent fan of Real Madrid, has put his money behind the Spanish capital’s football giants, saying star forward…
Madrid Open final attracted over 2.5 million viewers
Madrid, May 16 (IANS) The Madrid Open final was watched by 2,568,000 people, according to a statement released by the organisers. The statement said on Monday that the final between Spanish Rafael Nadal and Austrian…
Bremen extend contract with coach Nouri
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) Head coach Alexander Nouri and Werder Bremen have agreed on a contract extension, the Bundesliga club have confirmed. The 37-year-old coach earned his contract extension after leading the German top division…
Chelsea, with EPL title assured, beat Watford
London, May 16 (IANS) Days after clinching the English Premier League (EPL) title, Chelsea needed a late goal to prevail over 16th-place Watford in a 4-3 goal fest. Chelsea coach Antonio Conte on Monday made…
Sharapova advances at Italian Open
Rome, May 16 (IANS) Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova began the Italian Open with a win over American rival Christina McHale in the first round of the tournament. Sharapova on Monday achieved a clear 6-4,…
Iran qualify for beach handball World Cup
Pattaya (Thailand), May 16 (IANS) Iran have defeated Vietnam 2-1 at the Asian Beach Handball Championship here to confirm their spot at the 2018 IHF World Beach Handball Championship in Sochi. The Iranians won by…
Schalke confirm second China tour
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) German top division football club FC Schalke 04 will travel to China for the second time, the the former Bundesliga champions have announced. According to an official statement released on Monday…
In-form SRH favourites against struggling KKR in IPL Eliminator
Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have to get back to their winning ways when they take on defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator at the…
Son of Brazil icon Bebeto joins Sporting Lisbon
Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (IANS) The son of Brazilian World Cup winner Bebeto has joined Sporting Lisbon from fellow Portuguese club Estoril. Mattheus Oliveira, 22, signed a five-year deal after Sporting agreed to a…
World Cup winner Puyol honours Indian football icon
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Former football World Cup champion Carlos Puyol on Monday handed over the first lot of tickets of the upcoming U-17 World Cup to the grand daughter-in-law of 1911 IFA Shield…
Deepti-Poonam share record ODI stand to give India huge win
Potchefstroom (South Africa), May 15 (IANS) India’s Deepti Sharma (188) and Poonam Rout (109 retired hurt) shared One-Day International (ODI) cricket’s record stand of 320 for the opening wicket as they crushed Ireland by 249…