Madrid, July 24 (IANS) Real Madrid forward Lucas Vazquez has said that his club-mate Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d’Or award, given to the World Footballer of the Year. “Right now I don’t think there’s…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio Olympics accreditation has been reportedly withheld by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Sports…
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team departed for Madrid in the early hours of Sunday where they will play two friendly matches against Spain before heading for the Rio Olympics. “It’s heartening…
Havana, July 24 (IANS) Cubans have confidence in the power of their boxers’ fists and the country hopes to finish in the top 20 in the medals table at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games. Boxing…
Madrid, July 24 (IANS) Getafe football club has announced the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder Daniel Pacheco on loan from Real Betis. Pacheco, who has a contract until 2018 with Real Betis, will play the…
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande is among 45 foreign leaders to have confirmed their presence at the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian government has said….
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) Three stations on a new express bus corridor connecting the city’s international airport to Olympic Park were closed after a shootout between police and drug gangs. Authorities said the…
Granada (Spain), July 24 (IANS) Granada have announced the signing of Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa on loan from league rivals Malaga for one football season. The Mexican international on Saturday reached an agreement with Granada…
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) The first group of Chinese sportspersons from table tennis, swimming and women’s football teams, arrived in Sao Paulo’s prestigious Esporte Clube Pinheiros, the training base of Chinese Olympic delegation…
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) Manchester United have stepped up their attempt to sign Brazilian teenage striker Gabriel Jesus as a bidding war looms with Manchester City for the Palmeiras footballer. United have offered…
Berlin, July 24 (IANS) German football club Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Guillermo Varela on loan for a season from Manchester United. The 23-year-old defender will strengthen the “Eagles” defence after putting pen to paper on…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio Olympics accreditation has been reportedly withheld by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Sports Ministry…
Washington, July 24 (IANS) The US will send a total of 555 athletes to the Rio Olympic Games to compete in 244 medal events over 27 sports, officials said. There are 292 women on the…
Brasilia, July 24 (IANS) The visiting head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is “confident about Brazil’s security plans for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,” a report said on Saturday. IOC Executive Director Christophe Dubi…
Scoreboard: India vs West Indies, Day 3, First Test Antigua, July 24 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the third day of the first Test between India and West Indies at the Sir Viv…
Antigua, July 24 (IANS) Pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami claimed an impressive four-wicket haul each to put India in driver’s seat at stumps on the third day of the opening Test cricket match at…
Antigua, July 24 (IANS) India picked four wickets in the session as the West Indies were struggling at 157 for seven at tea during the third day of the opening Test cricket match at the…
Antigua, July 23 (IANS) India picked two wickets as the West Indies crawled to 90 for three after the end of the morning session during the third day of the opening Test cricket match at…
London, July 23 (IANS) Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes that the English football club will be paying over the odds if they sign French midfield sensation Paul Pogba from Juventus for a proposed world…
Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday feted former India cricketer Gopal Bose with the Kartick Bose Lifetime Achievement award for the year 2015-2016. Bose was a right-handed batsman known…