Moscow, July 30 (IANS) The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to ban the Russian national team from competing at the upcoming Rio Olympics over doping offences, the sport’s governing federation said on Friday. The…
Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) Wonder marathon boy Budhia Singh on Friday informed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) at Khurdha that he would not return the state-run sports hostel in Bhubaneswar. In a written communication to…
Barcelona, July 29 (IANS) FC Barcelona made official on Friday the transfer of Brazilian Adriano to Besiktas for 600,000 euros ($669,759), which could reach 1.7 million ($1.9 million), if the Turkish football club qualifies for…
Melbourne, July 29 (IANS) Uruguayan Diego Godin led Atletico Madrid to 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the first friendly of the Spanish football club’s Australian tour. Atletico, just a day and a half after…
Turin, July 29 (IANS) Newly-signed Juventus star striker Gonzalo Higuain said that the Italian football champions’ ambitions — reflected in the latest signings of highly-valued players — impelled him to leave Napoli. Higuain on Tuesday…
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) BJP’s Lok Sabha member and Indian cricket board President Anurag Thakur was on Friday commissioned into the Territorial Army in the rank of Lieutenant by army chief General Dalbir Singh,…
Moscow, July 29 (IANS) The report of the independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chaired by Canadian sports law professor Richard McLaren, is being scrutinised by the Russian Investigative Committee (IC), Russian Sports…
Nairobi, July 29 (IANS) Nobody gave Nicholas Bett a chance in 2013 when he led the Kenya team in the short distance races at the World Championships. He emerged with a great reputation to strike…
Coimbatore, July 29 (IANS) The national racing championship will get underway at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Saturday. The racing capital of India here is abuzz with excitement at the prospect of the upgraded…
Moscow, July 29 (IANS) A delegation from the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) is expected early in September to make a fourth planned inspection visit to Russia to evaluate its preparations for the 2018…
Colombo, July 29 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday appointed former South Africa stumper Nic Pothas as the national cricket team’s fielding coach. Pothas, who was the academy director at Leicestershire county, will begin…
Marseille, July 29 (IANS) French football club Marseille announced on Friday that Swansea City’s French striker Bafetimbi Gomis has completed the move on a season-long loan. The 30-year-old joined Swansea from Lyon in 2014, scoring…
Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Five-time world player of the year Jamie Dwyer believes that the Australian menâs hockey team must play to its full potential if it is to replicate the gold medal…
Berlin, July 29 (IANS) Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday announced his retirement from international football, ending a 14-year career that reached its peak with the 2014 World Cup triumph before persistent injuries forced the…
Kingston, July 29 (IANS) On a high after a thumping win in the series opener, India will aim to extend their winning run when they take on hosts West Indies in the second of the…
Berlin, July 29 (IANS) Bayern Munich’s French veteran winger Franck Ribery is still exchanging criticism and praise with the former chief coach of the football club, Spanish Pep Guardiola. “I love him,” Guardiola told Bild…
Bengaluru, July 29 (IANS) Overnight leader Amandeep Drall bagged the 11th Leg of the Hero womenâs Professional golf Tour on Friday after the third and final dayâs play was cancelled due to incessant rains at…
Springfield (New Jersey), July 29 (IANS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri got off to a difficult start as he carded three-over 73 to be tied 107th at the PGA Championship at the Baltusrol Golf Club here….
California, July 29 (IANS) Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger said that the recent transfer fee spend by some of the other English football clubs makes him âscaryâ. Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United is seemingly close to…
Kandy, July 29 (IANS) Australiaâs left-arm spinner Jon Holland will replace injured Steve OâKeefe, who picked up an injury during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Pallakele and will miss the rest of the…