Indonesian shuttlers target gold in Rio
Jakarta, May 24 (IANS) Failing to win the Thomas Cup badminton tournament in China in May, Indonesian shuttlers are eyeing the Olympic gold medals in Rio in August. “Now, the hope lies in the Olympics,…
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India pacer Nehra to undergo right knee surgery
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) India’s veteran pacer Ashish Nehra was on Tuesday advised to undergo surgery on his right knee after he sustained a high-grade tendon injury during the ninth edition of the Indian Premier…
French Open: Nadal cruises infirst round
Paris, May 24 (IANS) Nine-time French Open tennis champion Spaniard Rafael Nadal began his 2016 campaign with a comfortable 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Australian Sam Groth here on Tuesday. Nadal never faced a break…
Berdych advances to second round of French Open
Paris, May 24 (IANS) World no. 8 Czech Tomas Berdych qualified on Tuesday for the second round of the French Open tennis tournament after beating world no. 46 Canadian Vasek Pospisil here. The seventh-seeded Czech…
Liverpool to face Barcelona in International Champions Cup at Wembley
Liverpool, May 24 (IANS) English football club Liverpool will take on Spanish champions FC Barcelona in the International Champions Cup clash at the Wembley Stadium in London on August 6. Liverpool ambassador Gary McAllister and…
Rio medallists to be considered for 2016 Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) To ensure immediate recognition to the Olympic medallists, the Sports Ministry on Tuesday announced that the Rio Games’ medal winners will be considered for this year’s Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna…
Real Madrid’s Pepe says there’s no favourite in CL final
Madrid, May 24 (IANS) Real Madrid defender Pepe said on Tuesday that there is “no favourite” in Saturday’s Champions League final against Atletico Madrid, praising coach Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Rafael Benitez and managed to…
Ayesteran to continue coaching Valencia
Madrid, May 24 (IANS) Spanish football club Valencia on Tuesday confirmed that Pako Ayesteran has agreed to a deal to remain as the chief coach till June-end, 2018. Ayesteran, who was the assistant to Rafael…
Fan parks across eight cities to showcase IPL play-offs
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) After successfully hosting Indian Premier League (IPL) fan parks during the league phase, Jaipur and Belgaum will showcase the eliminator and second qualifier while Sunday’s final will be screened live…
Germany coach Low considers working in Spain or England after 2018 WC
Berlin, May 24 (IANS) Germany football team chief coach Joachim Low has said he will consider working in Spain or England after he leaves the reigning world champions following the 2018 FIFA World Cup, according…
Zidane says he has a lot to learn to be an important coach
Madrid, May 24 (IANS) Real Madrid chief coach Zinedine Zidane spoke before the Champions League final against cross-town football rivals Atletico Madrid and after praising the latter’s coach Diego Simeone, said he has “a lot…
Atletico mentality is the key: Midfielder Koke
Madrid, May 24 (IANS) Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke believes that the chance of winning the Champions League is the reward for all of the hard-work he and his teammates have put in, not just this…
Spain football coach del Bosque eyes Euro semis
Madrid, May 24 (IANS) Spain football team head coach Vicente del Bosque said on Tuesday that if his side can reach the semi-finals of the forthcoming European Championship which starts in France starting on June…
IPL experience earns Henriques Australia Test recall for Lanka tour
Melbourne, May 24 (IANS) All-rounder Moises Henriques’s experience of playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has earned him a call-up to the Test side as Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad…
Inaugural Indian Open surfing kicks off in Mangalore on Friday
Mangalore, May 24 (IANS) As many as 80 top surfers from across the world will be vying for top honours when the inaugural Indian Open of Surfing kicks off at the Sasihithlu Beach here on…
England striker Kane determined to break major football trophy drought
London, May 24 (IANS) England’s star striker Harry Kane is determined to be part of a national football side that can break a major trophy drought dating back to 1966. The Tottenham Hotspur star is…
Sri Lanka pacer Chameera injured, to miss England tour
London, May 24 (IANS) Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Test against England and is set to miss the rest of the tour with a stress fracture in…
Its advantage Kolkata against Hyderabad in IPL eliminator
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have their task cut out against an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad for a place in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) second qualifier at the…
Benzema loses lawsuit against Le Monde
Paris, May 24 (IANS) French football star Karim Benzema has lost the lawsuit he filed against daily newspaper Le Monde for publishing the transcript of his interrogation as part of the investigations into his alleged…
Wales extends coach Coleman’s contract until 2018
Cardiff, May 24 (IANS) Wales football team chief coach Chris Coleman has signed a contract extension until 2018. Football Association of Wales (FAW) on Monday renewed the contract of the 45-year-old after he led the…