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…
Madrid, June 6 (IANS) Valentino Rossi took a slice of revenge for his defeat to Jorge Lorenzo in last season’s Moto GP World Championship when he won the GP de Catalunya at the Barcelona Montmelo…
(160605) — PARIS, June 5, 2016 (Xinhua) — Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball to Andy Murray of Britain during men’s singles final match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, France, June…
Paris, June 5 (IANS) Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Sunday won his first French Opne title, after defeating Britain’s Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in 3 hours and three minutes, thus becoming the…
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) The demise of former Mr Universe Manohar Aich has left the entire body-building fraternity mourning. The 104-year-old Aich, who was an exemplar for many renowned body-builders, breathed his last at his…
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) Former Mr Universe and celebrated body-builder Manohar Aich died at his home here following old age-related health complications, family sources said. He was 104. A widower, Aich is survived by his…