Kohli best, but Smith’s record speaks for itself: Ganguly
Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday did not want to compare Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, stressing that the India …
WWC: India’s women wrestlers’ campaign to begin on Tuesday
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) In her quest to become the first Indian woman wrestler to finish on the top podium at the UWW World …
Sumit Nagal achieves career-best ATP ranking
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) After back to back good shows, India’s Sumit Nagal vaulted 15 places to achieve a career-high ranking of 159 in …
CoA’s ‘confusing’ clarifications leaves state bodies upset
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Committee of Administrators (CoA) have sent out a fresh set of clarifications with regards to the 9+9 years disqualification …
IOA to form CSR committee, eye on increased corporate funding
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) could be setting up a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee within itself. In a directive …
DDCA isn’t fully compliant with SC orders: Director Sanjay Bhardwaj
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Sanjay Bhardwaj has written to BCCI Electoral Officer N. Gopalaswami and pointed …
FIG rejects IOA’s plea, says only member can register gymnasts for WC
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) With the Sports Ministry requesting the Federation Internationale de Gymnatisque (FIG) to allow the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) committee to …
World champion Sindhu eyes China Open after high
Changzhou (China), Sep 16 (IANS) World champion P.V. Sindhu will look to continue her great work when she leads the Indian challenge at the China …
Indian men enter quarterfinals of Champions Division in Asian TT
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India’s men paddlers defeated Thailand 3-0 to enter the team event quarterfinals of the 24th ITTF Asian Table Tennis Championships …
Marquez earns doubly valuable victory in San Marino
Misano Adriatico (Italy), Sep 16 (IANS) Marc Marquez of the Repsol Honda Team grabbed a doubly valuable victory at Misano’s Marco Simoncelli circuit in San …
Television pundit banned for racist comments about Lukaku
Milan, Sep 16 (IANS) An Italian television pundit was banned for making racist comment about Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. According to a BBC report, …
Messi continues team training ahead of Dortmund clash
Barcelona, Sep 16 (IANS) Barcelona Argentine star Lionel Messi on Monday continued to train ahead of his team’s trip to Dortmund, where the Catalan team …
TNCA awaiting report of TNPL committee on fixing allegations
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) With the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) starting an investigation over allegations of corrupt practices in the Tamil Nadu Premier League …
Champions League returns to Sony Network
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The 65th edition of Europes premier club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League 2019-20, will commence on September 17, 2019. …
Smith keen to get a few weeks off after Ashes show
London, Sep 16 (IANS) Steve Smith single-handedly carried Australia’s run-scoring burden on his shoulders and helped his side retain the coveted urn after the Ashes …
Big 3 confirmed for inaugural ATP Cup
Sydney, Sep 16 (IANS) The draw for Australia’s new ATP Cup tournament was finalised on Monday at the Sydney Opera House, with 27 of the …
Smith, Cummins maintain No.1 spots in Test Rankings
London, Sep 16 (IANS) Australia batsman Steve Smith and pacer Pat Cummins have maintained their positions at the top of the ICC Test Player Rankings …
Virat Kohli flaunts Anushka’s initials on t-shirt
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli showcased his love for his wife Anushka Sharma by flaunting a t-shirt with the actress’s initials. …
WWE star Becky Lynch fined for swinging chair at referee
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Becky Lynch, a Raw Women’s champion, has been handed a $10,000 fine by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after she …
Aus were the better team in Ashes: Ponting
London, Sep 16 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes Tim Paine’s men were the better side in the recently-concluded Ashes series against England which …
Spain thrash Argentina to clinch 2nd basketball WC title
Beijing, Sep 16 (IANS) Spain’s basketball men’s national team won its second FIBA World Cup crown after overcoming Argentina 95-75 in the summit clash. In …
Neck to neck action in Subroto Cup U17 boys’ semis
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The semi-finals of the U17 Boys category of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament witnessed some neck to neck action. …
Ashes: Wade century in vain as England level series (Roundup)
London, Sep 15 (IANS) England beat Australia by 136 runs at The Oval on Sunday and thus avoided falling to a first series defeat to …
Ashes: Wade’s unbeaten 60 keeps Australia alive (Tea report)
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Matthew Wade’s unbeaten 60 kept England at bay on the second session of the fourth day of the final Ashes Test …
CAB bans U-13 player, academy for age fraud
Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has handed a two-year ban to Under 13 player Nitesh Chowdhury and one year suspension …
India golfers selected for World Amateur Golf Championship
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (IANS) Four golfers from Bengaluru and one from Delhi, earned the rights to represent India at the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) …
Ashes: Australia lose three as England edge closer to victory
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Stuart Broad took out the openers and Jack Leach got Marnus Labuschagne as England continued their march towards a series levelling …
Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers do poorly at World Championships
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan), Sep 15 (IANS) Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers continued to disappoint at the World Championships as all three missed the Olympic qualification mark, which was …
Veteran football manager Gutendorf passes away
Munich, Sep 15 (IANS) German football manager Rudi Gutendorf passed away on Sunday, according to German media reports. Gutendorf was 93 as per a ESPNFC …
China beat Cameroon 3-0 for 2nd win at women’s volleyball WC
Yokohama (Japan), Sep 15 (IANS) Powerhouse China defeated Cameroon 25-18, 25-14, 25-19 to register a 2-0 record at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup here …
Sourabh Verma wins 2019 Vietnam Open badminton
Ho Chi Minh City, Sep 15 (IANS) India shuttler Sourabh Verma won the Vietnam Open after he defeated China’s Sun Fei Xiang in the summit …
People cannot expect us to win every time: Guardiola
Manchester, Sep 15 (IANS) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed his players to recover from their shock 2-3 defeat to Norwich City, saying it …
Smith wishes wife Dani on 1st anniversary
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith wished wife Dani Willis on their first wedding anniversary by sharing a romantic picture of the …
Neymar braves fan abuse to net injury-time winner for PSG
Paris, Sep 15 (IANS) Brazilian star Neymar Jr. braved abuses on his Paris Saint-Germain return to score a stunning winner and help the club win …
Warner a certainty for Aus summer despite poor form: Ponting
London, Sep 15 (IANS) His abysmal form notwithstanding, senior opener David Warner will continue to be a part of the Australian team when they embark …
Messi Jr’s football skills storms the Internet
Barcelona, Sep 15 (IANS) Football superstar Lionel Messi’s son, Mateo, is a chip of the old block. The little guy pulled off some pure football …
Man City go down 2-3 in English Premier League
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Norwich City stunned title holder Manchester City 3-2 in the English Premier League as Teemu Pukki scored one goal and assisted …
Bajaj appears before AIFF Ethics body, verdict soon
Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) Minerva Punjab FC owner Ranjit Bajaj has appeared before the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Ethics Committee for putting out derogatory …
PKL 7: Composed Pune beat Gujarat 43-33 at home
Pune, Sep 15 (IANS) Home team Puneri Paltan produced a composed performance to beat Gujarat Fortunegiants 43-33 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 contest …
Vikas stars as Haryana Steelers beat Tamil Thalaivas 43-35
Pune, Sep 15 (IANS) Vikas Kandola was yet again the star of the show for Haryana Steelers as they beat Tamil Thalaivas 43-35 in a …
England take control on Day 3, lead balloons to 382 (Roundup)
London, Sep 14 (IANS) England on Day 3 put themselves firmly in the driver’s seat in the final Ashes Test at the The Oval. Joe …