Nadal on track for Rio Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal is on track to compete at the Rio Olympics as he continues to recover from a wrist injury, his coach has said. The…
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Athletes move into Olympic Village after most problems solved
Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Hundreds of sportspersons have moved into the Olympic Village that seems to have left behind the problems which generated complaints when it first opened on July 24. Its doors…
Barcelona allocate $22m to sign new forward
Barcelona, July 29 (IANS) FC Barcelona plan to allocate about 20 million euros ($22.1 million) to sign a new forward for the new football season, an official of the Catalan giants has said. Upon the…
Malaga president to build team capable of competing in CL
Malaga (Spain), July 29 (IANS) Malaga football club’s owner Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani has said that he is building a team with capabilities that qualify it for competing in the UEFA Champions League or the…
WHO head claims Zika infection risk is low at Rio Olympics
Beijing, July 29 (IANS) World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Margaret Chan said here on Friday that the risk of Zika virus infection at the Olympic Games, set to begin on August 5 in Brazil, is…
Renato ready to live Olympic dream for Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Beijing Guoan midfielder Renato Augusto has said that he is “100 percent ready” to live his Olympic dream for Brazil, despite suffering the effects of jet leg after a…
Virat Kohli the best cricketer at the moment: Brett Lee
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Australian cricketer Brett Lee, who is currently in India to promote his film “UnIndian”, terms India skipper Virat Kohli as the best cricketer at the moment. âI feel Virat is the…
Isinbayeva to seek justice from courts over Olympics ban
Moscow, July 28 (IANS) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Thursday she intends to move various courts to prove that she had been illegally barred from the Rio Olympic Games, opening on August…
Goal is to improve our physical condition: Bayern manager Ancelotti
Chicago, July 28 (IANS) Despite suffering a penalty shootout defeat to AC Milan in their opening International Champions Cup clash, Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti said his side showed they have made progress but preferred…
Harbhajan Singh blessed with daughter
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Indiaâs veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and his actress-wife Geeta Basra have been blessed with their first child, a baby girl. The baby was born in London on Wednesday. The cricketer and…
Real Madrid to sign Sissoko if Pogba deal fails: Reports
Madrid, July 28 (IANS) European football champions Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Newcastle United’s French midfielder Moussa Sissoko in case they fail to sign Juventus star Paul Pogba, who is close to moving…
Sporting Braga’s Danilo Barbosa joins Benfica on loan
Lisbon, July 28 (IANS) Sporting Braga’s Danilo Barbosa joined Benfica on loan after both Portuguese football clubs agreed on the transfer of the Brazilian midfielder, who was also on loan to Valencia last year. Benfica…
NADA postpones verdict on Narsingh’s doping case
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s ordeal just got longer as the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Thursday postponed the verdict over his dope case by a couple of days. The NADA…
NADA postpones verdict on Narsingh’s doping case
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s ordeal just got longer as the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Thursday postponed the verdict over his dope case by a couple of days. The NADA…
Syed Nayeemuddin to be awarded Mohun Bagan Ratna
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) Mohun Bagan will award the prestigious Mohun Bagan Ratna (jewel) this year to former India football team captain Syed Nayeemuddin on Friday. Besides the award, Nayeemuddin will also be given a…
Russian Olympic team seen off for Rio Games
Moscow, July 28 (IANS) A leave-taking ceremony for a section of the Russian Olympic team was held early on Thursday at Moscowâs Sheremetyevo airport here before they left for Rio de Janeiro. About 70 Russian…
Golfer Amandeep takes lead in Bengaluru tourney
Bengaluru, July 28 (IANS) Amandeep Drall carded five under 67 in the second round to grab the lead in the 11th leg of the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour at the Prestige Golfshire here on…
Anxiety over Kenya runners’ prospects in 800m at Olympics
Nairobi, July 28 (IANS) In every big competition, Kenyans look to dominate the 800 metres distance but that may not be the case this time as the country focuses on the Rio Olympic Games starting…
Atletico Madrid land in Australia to play pre-season friendlies
Melbourne, July 28 (IANS) Atletico Madrid landed on Thursday in Melbourne, where they will stay for five days and play two friendlies in preparation for the new football season. The Spanish club, coached by Argentine…
Italian Jakub wins Tour of Qinghai Lake 11th stage
Yinchuan (China), July 28 (IANS) Italian cyclist Marecako Jakub from Wilier Triestina Team won the 11th stage of the 15th Tour of Qinghai Lake here on Thursday in nearly three hours. German Teshome Mehren from…