I-League: Bengaluru eye top spot
Margao, March 5 (IANS) On a roll with two back-to-back wins, Bengaluru FC will aim to propel themselves to the top of the I-League table when they face Sporting Clube de Goa here on Sunday….
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Defender Varela urges United to build on four-match winning streak
London, March 5 (IANS) Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela feels that they can build on their wins in the last four consecutive games for a strong finish to the football season. United are currently fifth…
China on course for 8th straight men’s TT team title
Kuala Lumpur, March 5 (IANS) China’s men’s table tennis team moved within one match of clinching their eighth straight world championship title after brushing aside South Korea 3-0 here on Saturday. Xu Xin drew the…
Shastri avoids comment on Taskin-Dhoni picture controversy
Mirpur (Bangladesh), March 5 (IANS) India cricket team director Ravi Shastri on Saturday chose to avoid the Taskin Ahmed-Mahendra Singh Dhoni picture controversy saying he does not read newspapers”. On Friday, two days ahead of…
I-League: EB look to return to winning ways against DSK
Pune, March 5 (IANS) After losing to Salgaocar FC in their last encounter, East Bengal will look to get back to winning ways when they take on top division newcomers DSK Shivajians in an I-League…
India meet confident Bangladesh in Asia Cup final
Mirpur (Bangladesh), March 5 (IANS) Unbeaten in the tournament with four consecutive wins, India will be wary of slipping up at the last hurdle when they meet hosts Bangladesh in the final of the Asia…
Bryan brothers spoil Hewitt comeback as US takes 2-1 lead in Davis Cup tie
Melbourne, March 5 (IANS) Australia’s tennis team will need to win both of its final two Davis Cup rubbers against the United States in order to clinch the tie, after a gamble to play team…
No Neymar as Barcelona travel to Eibar
Barcelona, March 5 (IANS) Catalan football giants Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique will make at least one change as his side looks to maintain its record unbeaten run of games away against Eibar in La…
Liverpool midfielder Lucas sidelined
London, March 5 (IANS) Liverpool head coach Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that seasoned midfielder Lucas Leiva will be out for around ‘five or six weeks’ after suffering a quad injury during the penalty shootout in…
Top tennis players confirm participation in Barcelona Open
Barcelona, March 5 (IANS) The 64th edition of the Barcelona Open will involve four of the top 10 tennis players in the world, including eight-time champion Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer and Frenchman Richard Gasquet, to…
Rayo’s Fedor named La Liga’s best footballer of February
Madrid, March 5 (IANS) Rayo Vallecano’s Venezuelan striker Nicolas Fedor has been elected as February’s best footballer in Spain’s first division, La Liga. The award was given to the player on Friday after a vote…
Golfer Siddikur hopes to fire at Indian Open
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Bangladeshi golfer Siddikur Rahman hopes to enjoy better days ahead when he competes in the prestigious Hero Indian Open on his favourite hunting ground at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC)…
Sharif wants foolproof security for team in India
Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to ensure foolproof security of Pakistan cricket team in India. Nisar Ali briefed Sharif on matter pertaining…
Brazil announce friendlies teamlist ahead of Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, March 5 (IANS) The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced the 22 players called upon to play friendlies in March as preparation for the Olympic Games to be held in Rio de…
New FIFA boss Infantino takes budget flight to cut costs
London, March 5 (IANS) New FIFA president Gianni Infantino started his reign by taking a budget flight to his first significant meeting, in order to cut the costs of the world football governing body. The…
Real Madrid coach Zidane backs under-pressure James
Madrid, March 5 (IANS) Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has said that critical voices are “being unfair” to Colombian attacking midfielder James Rodriguez for his drop in performance and defended his commitment every time…
Davis Cup: Germany, Czech Republic tied 1-1 on opening day
Berlin, March 5 (IANS) Philipp Kohlschreiber overpowered Lukas Rosol in five sets before Thomas Berdych equalized with a hard earned five-set victory over youngster Alexander Zverev, at the Davis Cup first-round encounter in Hannover. Germany’s…
China one step closer to Rio by beating Japan 2-1
Osaka (Japan), March 5 (IANS) China beat Japan 2-1 in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games women’s football qualifier here on Friday. Japan, which lost to Australia and drew with South Korea in previous matches, ranked…
China one step closer to Rio by beating Japan 2-1
Osaka (Japan), March 5 (IANS) China beat Japan 2-1 in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games women’s football qualifier here on Friday. Japan, which lost to Australia and drew with South Korea in previous matches, ranked…
Asia Cup: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to earn consolation win
Mirpur (Bangladesh), March 4 (IANS) Pakistan came up with a strong batting performance to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in their inconsequential final round robin encounter of the Asia Cup Twenty20 cricket tournament at…