Ban Chinese kite string, HC tells Delhi government
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi government to soon ban Chinese kite string and permit string made only of cotton or other natural fibre. A division bench…
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Golfer Amandeep eyes fourth Hero women title in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 2 (IANS) On a high after bagging her third title, promising golfer Amandeep Drall will aim to continue her winning run in the 12th leg of the Rs 6,00,000 Hero women’s Professional tour…
Greek judoka Iliadis looks for a third medal in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Greek judoka Ilias Iliadis aims at a third Olympic medal in his fourth trip to the Games. The 29-year-old will compete in the men’s 90kg at the Rio Olympics…
Manangoi dreams of 1500m Olympic success under Kiprop’s shadows
Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) The king of 1,500 metres race is undisputed, but there is no limitation on the number of pretenders to the throne eyeing the race title when the Olympic Games start in…
US ice hockey player Ruggiero elected IOC athletes commission chair
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) American ice hockey Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero has been elected as the new chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Athletes’ Commission, replacing outgoing chair Claudia Bokel. Ruggiero is…
Polish striker Milik to join Napoli from Ajax
Rome, Aug 2 (IANS) Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik will join Italian football club Napoli from AFC Ajax, filling in the place vacated by Argentine Gonzalo Higuain who moved to Serie A giants Juventus. On the…
School & college football meet online registration commences
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) The school and college national football championship in Mumbai, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, started its online registration process on Tuesday. Reliance Foundation Youth Sports Football championship will be held…
Guardiola reason for Man City switch: Leroy Sane
Manchester, Aug 2 (IANS) German midfielder Leroy Sane has said the opportunity to work under coach Pep Guardiola was a major factor in his decision to follow the Spaniard from Bundesliga to the English Premier…
Indian hockey team beats Spain 2-1 in practice game
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Akashdeep and Rupinder Pal Singh scored as the Indian men’s hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 in a practice match ahead of the Olympic Games here. Incidentally, Indians had lost…
Johnson set to make BBL debut with Perth Scorchers
Perth, Aug 2 (IANS) Retired Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson is all set to debut in the Big Bash League (BBL) after signing with the Perth Scorchers for the 2016-17 season here on Tuesday. Johnson, who…
Xavi Hernandez donates his yacht to rescue refugees
Madrid, Aug 2 (IANS) Spain football legend Xavi Hernandez has donated his yacht to auction to raise funds for ProActiva Open Arms (POA), a Spanish NGO that is dedicated to saving the lives of refugees…
Defendant in Valbuena blackmail case exonerates Benzema
Paris, Aug 2 (IANS) Mustapha Zouaoui, one of those involved in the sex tape blackmail case of French footballer Mathieu Valbuena, has exonerated Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema from taking any part in the plot,…
Himachal HC quashes case against BJP MP Anurag Thakur
Shimla, Aug 2 (IANS) In a setback to the state government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday quashed a criminal case registered against state cricket body chief and BJP MP Anurag Thakur on charge…
Barcelona terminate midfielder Alex Song’s contract
Barcelona, Aug 2 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Cameroon international Alex Song have reached common ground and agreed to terminate the player’s contract, which was supposed to expire next year, the Spanish football club has said….
My preparation for batting unchanged irrespective of conditions: Rahane
Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 2 (IANS) After scoring his seventh Test century, Indian Test team’s vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane says that he sticks to his usual process to prepare him as a batsman, irrespective of whether he…
Water quality for Olympic sailing events to depend on weather
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The water quality in Rio’s Guanabara Bay for the sailing events during the 2016 Olympics will vary according to the weather, Brazilian biologist Mario Moscatelli has said. “If nature…
Decision to admit Russia to Rio Games fair: IOC President
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The decision to let Russia participate in the 2016 OIympics was based on the principle of fairness and has nothing to do with politics, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President…
American basketball stars to stay at luxury cruise ship
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The American National Basketball League stars who will play at the Olympics will not be housed in the Games Village, like other athletes, but rather on board a luxury…
AIFF U-16 Youth League to have 50 teams
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The second edition of the U-16 Youth League, scheduled to kick-off in September, will feature 50 teams, an increase by 11 from the inaugural edition. The increase is indicative of…
Was unfairly treated at Man United: Moyes
London, Aug 2 (IANS) Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has said he was harshly treated during his time at the English Premier League football club and he looks ahead to his new tenure with…