Moscow, July 27 (IANS) The competitions of the Rio Olympic Games will be less spectacular due to the absence of some Russian athletes unjustly banned from participation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday. “It is…
Dubai, July 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that Sri Lankan leg-spin legend Muttiah Muralidaran, Karen Rolton, Arthur Morris and Englishman George Lohmann will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Promising javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to become a world champion at any level, said on Wednesday that a back injury had…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav will have to wait till Thursday to know his fate as the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Wednesday deferred the announcement of the verdict by…
Moscow, July 27 (IANS) Russiaâs pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she was anxious to see how the Olympics in Rio would be unfolding, but would abstain from watching track and field competitions….
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Subroto Cup, the biggest school football tournament in Asia, on Wednesday announced sports television network Star Sports as its presenting sponsor for the forthcoming 57th edition to be held…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Wednesday that if Narsingh Yadav is cleared of doping charges by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA), then…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Wednesday that if Narsingh Yadav is cleared of doping charges by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA), then…
Turin, July 27 (IANS) Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain arrived here on Wednesday, after his official move to Juventus and was given a rapturous welcome by the Serie A club’s fans. Juventus published on Wednesday on…
Sonipat (Haryana), July 27 (IANS) The Haryana Police on Wednesday registered a criminal case following a complaint by dope-tainted grappler Narsingh Yadav that there was a conspiracy behind his testing positive for performance enhancing drugs….
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Manchester United great Dwight Yorke, who is a close friend of cricket legend Brian Lara on Wednesday said the Caribbean side might be on a downward curve in Test matches but…
London, July 27 (IANS) Actor Pierce Brosnan is set to star in filmmaker Scott Mann’s soccer thriller ‘Final Score’ opposite Dave Bautista, Alexandra Dinu and Julian Cheung. Signature Entertainment’s Marc Goldberg is producing the film…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday revealed the names of two junior wrestlers who are alleged to have spiked Olympics-bound grappler Narsingh Pancham Yadav’s…
Barcelona, July 27 (IANS) FC Barcelona on Wednesday announced the one-year contract extension of defender Javier Mascherano, keeping the veteran Argentine at the Catalan football giants till June 30, 2019. The 32-year-old will be entering…
Bengaluru, July 27 (IANS) Delhi’s Ankita Tiwana and local girl Sharmila Nicollet shared the lead with identical scores of one under 71 on the opening day of the 11th Leg of the Rs 7,00,000 Hero…
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Manchester United great Dwight Yorke believes Swedish goal-poacher Zlatan Ibrahimovicâs arrival has equipped the English Premier League (EPL) giants with more fire power to take on other football powerhouses like Chelsea…
Madrid, July 27 (IANS) Real Madrid chief coach Zinedine Zidane has said the European football champions are still trying to sign French midfielder and Manchester United transfer target Paul Pogba from Juventus. The 23-year-oldâs future…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday said talented javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who recently scripted a world record, has the pedigree to be one of the most sought after athletes…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Methandienone, the banned substance found in the dope test of wrestler Narsingh Yadav who has subsequently been suspended for the Rio Olympics, can stay in the body for long and…
Lausanne, July 27 (IANS) The International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) announced on Wednesday that it cleared all players from the Russian team for participation in the Rio Olympic Games starting on August 5. The World…