Antigua, July 20 (IANS) A confident India under new coach Anil Kumble will be aiming to claim their third successive Test series when they take on an inexperienced West Indies side in the first game…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid died on Wednesday in a Gurgaon hospital after battling kidney and liver problems. He was 56. Shahid, one of the greatest names in Indian hockey, was…
Moscow, July 20 (IANS) Each Russian athlete who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is ready for his or her doping samples collected at the Games to be re-analysed, Russian Sports Minister Vitaly…
Moscow, July 20 (IANS) The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) on Wednesday requested the World Anti-Doping Agency to give the names of the ten Russian players mentioned in the report of the WADA independent commission. The…
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday mourned the untimely death of hockey legend Mohammed Shahid. Saddened to hear about the passing of great hockey player Mohd Shahid. One of…
Lucknow, July 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday mourned the death of former Indian hockey captain Mohammed Shahid. In a condolence message jere, Yadav said Mohammed Shahid would always be remembered…
Melbourne, July 20 (IANS) The all-star International Champions Cup (ICC) featuring three of Europe’s biggest football clubs begins in Melbourne this weekend — however local football fans have failed to buy into the hype. Juventus,…
By Tridib Baparnash New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Reigning Commonwealth Games champion grappler Vinesh Phogat has set her goal high — nothing less than a gold at the upcoming Rio Olympics will quench her thirst….
Antigua, July 20 (IANS) Indias batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that the team has had ample time and good number of practice matches to prepare for the all-important four-match Test series against hosts West Indies…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid died on Wednesday in a Gurgaon hospital after battling kidney and liver problems. He was 56. Shahid, one of the greatest names in Indian hockey, was…
Madrid, July 20 (IANS) Spain’s football federation president Angel Maria Villar has decided to run for president of UEFA, European football’s top job. Villar, who has headed Spain’s federation since 1988 and replaced Michel Platini…
Malaga (Spain), July 20 (IANS) Malaga football club and Portuguese midfielder Fabio Espinho have reached an agreement to terminate his contract, which still had a year left. Malaga on Tuesday announced the decision on Espinho,…
Shanghai, July 20 (IANS) Former Chelsea forward Demba Ba has said he will not quit football, despite breaking his leg while playing for Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League (CSL). During Sundays Shanghai derby…
Vienna, July 20 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte insists that Spanish striker Diego Costa is staying at the English football club despite reports about his possible return to Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old has scored…
Toronto, July 20 (IANS) Swiss Roger Federer and Spaniard Rafael Nadal have joined Wimbledon champion Andy Murray to pull out of next week’s Toronto Masters tennis tournament. Seventeen-time Major champion Federer on Tuesday said he…
Rio de Janeiro, July 20 (IANS) Brazil Olympic football coach Rogerio Micale has said he will be happy if his team is dependent on Neymar at next month’s Rio 2016 Games. Micale met the 24-year-old…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning expressed grief over the untimely death of hockey legend Mohammed Shahid and said that the country has lost a talented sportsman. Paying tributes…
Sentosa (Singapore), July 20 (IANS) Fourteen Asian Tour members and four other Asian golfers have confirmed their participation for next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. They will be among the 120 men and…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid passed away after battling kidney and liver problems at a Gurgaon hospital on Wednesday. He was 56. Shahid was part of the Indian team that clinched…
Brasilia, July 20 (IANS) Brazil will field its largest-ever contingent of athletes at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, participating for the first time in all 22 categories of competition. The Paralympic Games…