Golfer Vani takes lead on day 1 of Hero women’s Tour
Noida, Nov 30 (IANS) Delhi golfer Vani Kapoor carded one over 73 to take the lead on day one of the 17th leg of the Hero women’s Professional Tour at the Noida Golf Club here…
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WFI announces PWL 2 schedule
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday announced the dates of the second edition of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) which has been rescheduled to January 2-19 next year….
Golfer Atwal seeks memorable Panasonic Open debut
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Veteran golfer Arjun Atwal will be aiming to turn the corner when he makes his debut at the $400,000 Panasonic Open India starting at the picturesque Delhi Golf Club (DGC)…
Jennings, Dawson to replace injured Hameed, Ansari for India Tests
London, Nov 30 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday named opener Keaton Jennings and spinner Liam Dawson as replacements for injured Haseeb Hameed and Zafar Ansari for the remaining two Tests…
ISL: Goa, Chennaiyin play for pride
Margao, Nov 30 (IANS) Bottom-placed FC Goa and defending champions Chennaiyin FC, both with no chance of qualifying to the Indian Super League (ISL) football semi-finals, will play for pride in their final group stage…
Summerbee impressed with defender Stones
London, Nov 30 (IANS) Mike Summerbee, who was part of the successful Manchester City side of the late 1960s and early 1970s, has been impressed with defender John Stones’ start to life at the club…
Midfielder Rubio calls time on Bengaluru FC career
Bengaluru, Nov 30 (IANS) Spanish midfielder Alvaro Rubio called time on his short Bengaluru FC sojourn after seeing out his contract that ended on November 30. Brought in by coach Albert Roca in July to…
England all-rounder Woakes suffers crack in right thumb
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The England cricket team’s injury woes continued as all-rounder Chris Woakes was diagnosed with a small crack in his right thumb sustained while batting in the third Test in Mohali….
Pakistan’s Hafeez cleared to bowl in international cricket
Dubai, Nov 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s premier all-rounder Mohammed Hafeez was on Wednesday cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to resume bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be legal. The off-spinner…
East Bengal’s new recruit Bukenya to arrive for medical on Thursday
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IANS) Kolkata football giants East Bengal’s potential new recruit, Ugandan defender Ivan Bukenya, is set to arrive in the city for a medical checkup on Thursday morning. “He is coming by Emirates…
Zimbabwe pacer Vitori reported for suspect action
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Nov 30 (IANS) Zimbabwe cricketer Brian Vitori will need to get his bowling action tested within a fortnight after being reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the final of the tri-series…
Russian athletes incriminate ex-doping lab chief in inciting drug abuse
Moscow, Nov 30 (IANS) A number of athletes have testified that former Russian anti-doping lab director Grigory Rodchenkov had incited them to use drugs, the Russian Investigative Committee said on Wednesday. Vice Chairman of the…
Badminton: Saina, Kashyap, Praneeth advance at Macau Open
Macau, Nov 30 (IANS) Indian star shuttler Saina Nehwal edged past Hanna Ramadini of Indonesia to advance to the second round of the $120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament here on Wednesday. Top…
Carlsen is stressed, afraid of losing world chess crown: Ex-champ Karpov
New York, Nov 30 (IANS) Reigning world chess champion Magnus Carlsen is not afraid of his Russian challenger Sergey Karjakin but is fearful of losing his crown, former title holder Anatoly Karpov has said. Norwegian…
India, South Africa to engage in first-of-its-kind golf Test series at RCGC
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IANS) The Indian Golf Union (IGU) has along with the South African Golf Association set up a first-ever ‘Golf Test Series, which will be played from December 2 to 4 at the…
Kohli vaults to career best No.3 spot in ICC Test rankings
Dubai, Nov 30 (IANS) After leading India to an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match Test rubber against England, skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday vaulted to a career best third spot in the latest International…
CAS suspends three Russian athletes for doping abuse
Moscow, Nov 30 (IANS) Three Russian field-and-track athletes have been sanctioned with ineligibility for various time periods over proved anti-doping rule violations, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has said. Tatyana Chernova, Ekaterina Sharmina…
Want Ronaldo in Bayern: Alonso
Munich, Nov 30 (IANS) Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso said he would love to have a star like Cristiano Ronaldo in the team as the Portuguese is now a complete player. Ronaldo has hit top…
Bravo taking legal action against WICB after sacking
Port of Spain (Trinidad), Nov 30 (IANS) West Indies batsman Darren Bravo is taking legal action against the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) after he was dropped from the squad before their recent tri-nations One-Day…
India nominated for AFC member association award
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India has been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Association (Developing) Award of the Year along with Vietnam and Malaysia. The results of the nominations will be announced…