IOC elects two new vice presidents
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 5 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected two new vice presidents at its 129th session here on Thursday. Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. of Spain, son of former Olympics chief…
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IOC to announce final ruling on eligibility of Russian athletes
RIO De Janeiro, Aug 5 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee’s three-man panel will announce the final ruling on the eligibility of Russian athletes, IOC President Thomas Bach said. A number of international federations have reported…
Bengal billiards body to hold its maiden premier league next week
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) In its bid to popularise cue sports in the state, the West Bengal Billiards Association would organise its maiden premier league from August 8 to 13. The nearly Rs 10 lakh…
Mohun Bagan signs Daniel Anthony Seaborne
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) Mohun Bagan has roped in English central defender Daniel Anthony Seaborne for the 2016-17 season, the city soccer giants announced here on Thursday. The 29-year-old, also called Danny Seaborne, will arrive…
FC Goa unveils new owner Mody, head coach Zico
Panaji, Aug 4 (IANS) ISL club FC Goa on Thursday formally unveiled textile and casino tycoon Jaydev Mody as its new promoter, while also announcing Brazilian football legend Zico as the team’s head coach. Mody,…
Could be at at FC Goa for more than a year: Zico
Panaji, Aug 4 (IANS) Brazilian football legend Zico on Thursday hinted, that he could be associated with Indian Super League (ISL) outfit FC Goa for more than the contracted one year stint and also rooted…
Real Madrid prepares for UEFA Super Cup post US tour
Madrid, Aug 4 (IANS) Spanish football giants Real Madrid started their preparation for the UEFA Super Cup match against Sevilla after returning here on Thursday from a tour of Canada and the United States. The…
Nita Ambani becomes first Indian woman IOC member
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) Reliance foundation chairperson Nita Ambani was on Thursday elected as an individual member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), making her the first Indian woman to be part of…
Man United manager Mourinho silent on Pogba speculation
England, Aug 4 (IANS) Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has expressed his desire to sign at least one more player ahead of the upcoming season, and has called for the deal to be done by…
Brazil has good chance to win elusive Olympic gold: Zico
Panaji, Aug 4 (IANS) Brazil has a good chance to win its first Olympic gold in football at the Rio Olympics, football legend Zico said on Thursday. The FC Goa coach noticed that while the…
Deported Pakistani IS suspect played cricket for Italy
Milan, Aug 4 (IANS/AKI) Aftab Farook, a Pakistani expelled on suspicion of supporting the Islamic State group and plotting attacks in Italy, played cricket for its national youth side, an official said. “I struggle to…
Over 220,000 sign to drop ban against Russian Yulia Stepanova
Madrid, Aug 4 (IANS) Change.org website has collected more than 220,000 signatures calling for the cancellation of the ban against Russian athlete Yulia Stepanova and allowing her to participate in the Rio Olympic Games, according…
Pogba worth 100 million pounds: Neville
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Former Manchester United star Phil Neville believes that French midfielder Paul Pogba is worth breaking the transfer record as he nears a 100 million pound return to the former English Premier…
Revamped Rio embraces Olympic spirit
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) Even before the Olympic flame is lit at the Maracana stadium on Friday, the legacy of the Rio 2016 Games has already been assured. The Rio de Janeiro that…
Atletico loans Theo Hernandez to Alaves after contract renewal
Madrid, Aug 4 (IANS) Atletico Madrid on Thursday announced it has renewed the contract of French defender Theo Hernandez for five years, while the player will be on loan to Deportivo Alaves next football season,…
Villarreal signs Argentine Cristian Espinoza
Castellon (Spain), Aug 4 (IANS) Spanish football club Villarreal on Thursday announced the signing of Argentine player Cristian Espinoza for five seasons. Espinoza is a 21-year-old midfielder, who has already played for three seasons in…
Putin not to attend Rio Games opening ceremony
Moscow, Aug 4 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to attend the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics on Friday evening, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The Kremlin spokesman did not clarify who…
French Lucas Digne joins Barcelona training
Barcelona, Aug 4 (IANS) French defender Lucas Digne, one of Catalan football giants’ new signings, joined Thursday’s training session earlier than scheduled as it had been planned that he would take part in next Monday’s…
Russian boxing team cleared for Rio Olympics: AIBA
Moscow, Aug 4 (IANS) The review panel of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has permitted the Russian boxing team to compete at the Olympics, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) said on Thursday. “In accordance with…
River Plate’s Gabriel Mercado arrives in Spain to join Sevilla
Seville (Spain), Aug 4 (IANS) River Plate football club’s Argentine defender Gabriel Mercado arrived here on Thursday to formalise his contract with Sevilla after passing the medical test. The Argentine international will join the Spanish…