Brazil have ‘turned the page’: Coach Tite
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Brazil have “turned the page” after their humiliating 1-7 World Cup semi-final loss to Germany on home soil in 2014, according to national coach Tite. They have won each…
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China’s Tianjin Teda target Brazil midfielder Elias
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Sporting Lisbon midfielder Elias could be the latest Brazil international to join a Chinese Super League club, according to media reports. Xinhua quoted Brazilian publication Uol Esporte as saying…
Injured Hardik Pandya out of action for six weeks
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who was ruled out of the India squad after injuring his shoulder during a net session ahead of the ongoing third cricket Test against England in Mohali,…
India reach 33/1 at tea; need 70 more runs to win third Test
Mohali, Nov 29 (IANS) India reached 33/1 at tea on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against England here on Tuesday — 70 runs shy of registering their second consecutive win in the…
England all out for 236, set 103-run target for India
Mohali, Nov 29 (IANS) Despite a defiant half-century from Haseeb Hameed produced in difficult conditions, England were bowled out for 236 runs in their second innings on the fourth day of the third cricket Test…
Third Test: England slip to 156/7 at lunch against India
Mohali, Nov 29 (IANS) England lost three wickets in the morning session to reach 156/7 and take a slender lead of 22 runs at lunch on the penultimate day of the third Test against India…
Pakistan’s ouster from Junior Hockey World Cup pre-planned: PHF
Lahore, Nov 29 (IANS) The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has lashed out at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) move to bar the country from taking part in the Junior Hockey World Cup, terming it “pre-planned”….
Hockey India appoints David John as High Performance Director
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) on Tuesday announced the appointment of David John as the High Performance Director. David has previously worked with the men’s national team as the physiologist/scientific advisor prior…
Plane carrying Brazilian football team crashes in Colombia
Bogota, Nov 29 (IANS) A plane carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense football team crashed in Colombia, the media reported on Tuesday. At least 10 persons were injured as the plane, which carried 72 passengers en route to…
Plane carrying Brazilian football team crashes in Colombia
Bogota, Nov 29 (IANS) A plane carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense football team crashed in Colombia on Monday, the media reported. The plane carried 72 passengers en route to the Copa Sudamericana finals, RT news reported, adding…
Malaysia to replace Pakistan in Junior Hockey World Cup
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced Malaysia as a replacement for the Pakistan in the Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in Lucknow from December 8. The Pakistan…
Sindhu pulls out, Saina to lead Indian challenge at Macau Open
Macau, Nov 28 (IANS) Star shuttler Saina Nehwal will spearhead the Indian challenge at the $120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament, which starts here on Tuesday after defending champion P.V. Sindhu pulled out…
Sidhu’s wife joins Congress, hints at his entry too
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu and former hockey Olympian Pargat Singh on Monday joined the Congress. Hinting at Sidhu’s entry to the Congress, Navjot Kaur…
Shuttler Sindhu aims at Macau Open title
Macau, Nov 28 (IANS) Defending champion P.V. Sindhu will look to continuing her prime form at the $120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament here, starting on Tuesday. The Rio Olympics silver medallist will…
Indian hockey colts undergo rigorous training ahead of Junior World Cup
Lucknow, Nov 28 (IANS) As part of the preparations for the junior men’s hockey World Cup, starting here on December 8, the Indian squad on Monday focussed on goal scoring techniques during a rigorous training…
Will apply for tax exemption for ‘Dangal’: Aamir
Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan says the makers of the forthcoming film “Dangal” will apply for tax exemption. In the biopic, Aamir will play Mahavir Singh Phogat, father of wrestler Geeta Phogat,…
Berlin, Schalke victorious in Bundesliga
Berlin, Nov 28 (IANS) Hertha Berlin came from behind to beat Mainz 2-1 while Schalke bounced back to edge Darmstadt 3-1 in the 12th round of Bundesliga football action. Berlin snatched their sixth consecutive win…
Taylor ton puts New Zealand in driver’s seat in second Test
Hamilton, Nov 28 (IANS) Experienced batsman Ross Taylor hit an unbeaten 102 and Tom Latham scored 80 to propel New Zealand into a dominant position after the fourth day of the second cricket Test against…
Lower-middle order contribution vital for India, says Jadeja
Mohali, Nov 28 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said on Monday India’s lower middle-order batting has been more than useful against England. India’s lower middle-order batting has contributed crucial runs against England series so far and…
Pakistan retain same squad for Australia Test tour
Lahore, Nov 28 (IANS) Pakistan cricket selectors on Monday retained the same 16-member squad, which is currently playing in New Zealand for next month’s three-match Test series against Australia. Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq, who returned home ahead…