New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed two-time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar’s plea seeking selection trials in the 74 kg freestyle category for Rio Olympics, saying that “last minute…
Glendale (Arizona), June 6 (IANS) Uruguayan footballers were shocked and surprisingly looked at each other in bemusement when the wrong national anthem was played prior to their Copa America Centenario match against Mexico. The organisers…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh will face Australia’s Kerry Hope for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Asia Super Middleweight championship decider on July 16 here, it was announced on Monday….
Paris, June 6 (IANS) Exuding confidence over his side, France striker Antoine Griezmann on Monday said they will win Euro 2016 on home soil but added they also need a little luck to do so….
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar, seeking trials in the 74 kg free style wrestling to enable him win a berth…
Prague, June 6 (IANS) South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in a friendly football match ahead of the Euro 2016 tournament in France. South Korea’s Yoon Bit-Garam netted the opening goal in the 26th…
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) The city of Rio de Janeiro has inaugurated an electric streetcar network serving several downtown streets and replacing a number of bus lines, a project conceived as one of…
Nairobi, June 6 (IANS) Kenya secured their first win in five attempts, eliminating Congo from the Africa Nations Cup football finals, to be held in Gabon in 2017. Eric Johanna struck a second-half winner as…
Milan, June 6 (IANS) The absence of two key midfielders will cast a shadow over Italy’s prospects in Euro 2016 while rival Belgium are viewed as the favourites to top Group E which also includes…
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Justin Gatlin said he hoped to be a part of the fastest ever 100 metre sprint at this year’s Olympics after winning an exhibition event in Rio de Janeiro….
Monaco, June 6 (IANS) Russia played out a 1-1 draw with Serbia in a friendly football match as part of preparations for the Euro 2016. Russias Artem Dzyuba shot a goal in 85th minute and…
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazil’s U-23 star Gabriel Jesus netted his fourth goal in six matches as Palmeiras defeated 10-man Flamengo 2-1 in Brazil’s Serie A football championship. The 19-year-old opened the scoring…
Madrid, June 6 (IANS) Spain international left-back Jordi Alba has said the defending champions have the toughest group in the first round of the 2016 Euro which kicks-off next Friday. The Spanish have to progress…
Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Aiming to overhaul the national team’s selection, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is looking to devise a two-tier process that will involve the team manager. BCB president Nazmul Hassan, who said…
Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Aiming to overhaul the national team’s selection, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is looking to devise a two-tier process that will involve the team manager. BCB president Nazmul Hassan, who said…
Chicago (Illinois), June 6 (IANS) Venezuela earned a 1-0 win against 10-man Jamaica in a Copa America Centenario Group C football match. Jamaica created several early chances with direct play here on Sunday, most notably…
Chicago (Illinois), June 6 (IANS) Venezuela earned a 1-0 win against 10-man Jamaica in a Copa America Centenario Group C football match. Jamaica created several early chances with direct play here on Sunday, most notably…
Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has said former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has been approached to become the team’s bowling coach. The right-arm fast bowler’s decision is awaited, reports…
Glendale (Arizona), June 6 (IANS) Late goals from Rafael Marquez and Hector Herrera helped Mexico survive the loss of playmaker Andres Guardado to a red card and win 3-1 against Uruguay in the Copa America…
Washington, June 6 (IANS) The body of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali on Sunday arrived in his hometown Louisville in Kentucky where a public procession and memorial service will be held on Friday. The memorial service…