Fognini defeats Verdasco to enter Swedish Open final
Bastad (Sweden), July 21 (IANS) Italian third seed Fabio Fognini of Italy reached the first Swedish Open final after defeating fifth seed Fernando Verdasco of …
Bairstow urges England to carry forward momentum into Tests
London, July 21 (IANS) England’s wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has urged his side to carry forward the momentum of their come-from-behind 2-1 ODI series win against …
39 teams to compete in RFC from Sunday
Dona Paula (Goa), July 21 (IANS) A total of 39 teams, each consisting of a driver and a co-driver, will compete at the fifth edition …
Diakhaby moves from Monaco to Huddersfield
Paris, July 21 (IANS) Talented attacking player Adama Diakhaby has completed a move from Ligue 1 outfit Monaco to Premier League side Huddersfield for an …
Injury forces Celta goalkeeper Blanco out for 4 weeks
Vigo (Spain), July 21 (IANS) Celta Vigo goalkeeper Ruben Blanco will be out of action for three to four weeks, with the La Liga club’s …
Sandeep, Arjun score fluent wins in racing nationals
Chennai, July 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu racers Sandeep Kumar (MRF F1600) and Arjun Narendran (Indian Touring Cars) chalked up impressive victories to grab the spotlight …
Chepkoech smashes women’s steeplechase world record in Monaco
Monaco, July 21 (IANS) Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech grabbed the spotlight as she shattered women’s 3000m steeplechase world record at the IAAF Diamond League meeting here. …
U17 BRICS meet: Brazil thrash India 5-0
Johannesburg, July 21 (IANS) The Indian U-17 womens football team, currently participating in the BRICS Under-17 tournament, lost 0-5 to Brazil here on Saturday. Although …
Lakshya storms into final of Asia junior badminton
Jakarta, July 21 (IANS) India’s Lakshya Sen crushed home favourite Ikhsan Leonardo Imanuel Rumbay here on Saturday to storm into the men’s singles final of …
Mueller-Wohlfahrt resigns as Germany’s team doctor
Berlin, July 21 (IANS) Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt will no longer be the doctor of the German national football team, the 75-year-old has announced. After 23 years …
Croatia defender Caleta-Car joins Marseille
Paris, July 21 (IANS) World Cup runners-up Croatia’s center back Duje Caleta-Car has joined nine-time French champions Marseille on a five-year contract, becoming the Ligue …
Borussia Dortmund pip Manchester City 1-0
Chicago, July 21 (IANS) Midfielder Mario Götze’s penalty helped Borussia Dortmund to a 1-0 win against Manchester City in the opening match of the ninth …
Moroccan keeper Munir delighted with move to Malaga
Malaga (Spain), July 21 (IANS) Moroccan goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui said during an event at which he was presented as Malaga’s newest player that he …
Barcelona reserve Marc Cardona joins Eibar on loan
Eibar (Spain), July 21 (IANS) Barcelona B forward Marc Cardona has promised to demonstrate “commitment and sacrifice” on behalf of his new club, Eibar SD. …
South Korea striker Son signs new deal with Tottenham
London, July 21 (IANS) South Korean striker Son Heung-Min has signed a new contract with north London club Tottenham Hotspur, which will keep him in …
Kenya calls 30 for Africa U-17 qualifiers
Nairobi, July 21 (IANS) Kenya has named a squad of 30 players to begin preparations for the Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations regional qualifiers for …
Criticism on Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus unfair, says Ederson
Rio de Janeiro, July 21 (IANS) Goalkeeper Ederson has leapt to the defence of his Brazil and Manchester City teammate Gabriel Jesus after the striker’s …
Trump asks NFL to suspend anthem protesters
Washington, July 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday asked the National Football League to suspend players who kneel during the national anthem this …
Portuguese defender Fonte joins Lille
Paris, July 21 (IANS) Portuguese centre-back Jose Fonte signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 football club Lille on Friday, less than a week after …
Shubhankar through; Lahiri to miss weekend action at British Open
Carnoustie (Scotland), July 21 (IANS) Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma improved his performance with an even-par 71 in the second round to make the halfway cut, …
Sagan wins Tour de France 13th stage but Thomas leads
Valence (France), July 21 (IANS) Slovakia’s Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) won Friday’s 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling championhip, while Welshman Geraint Thomas …
Fakhar’s unbeaten double ton helps Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe
Bulawayo, July 20 (IANS) Opener Fakhar Zaman hit Pakistan’s highest ever individual ODI score and also eclipsed the country’s previous record for opening stands to …
Shubhankar makes halfway cut at British Open
Carnoustie (Scotland), July 20 (IANS) Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma improved his performance with an even-par 71 in the second round to make the halfway cut …
Racing Nationals: Chennai’s Sandeep grabs pole in MRF F1600
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) Local lad Sandeep Kumar put the hammer down by grabbing pole position in the MRF F1600 class as the third round …
Russia may bid for Olympic Games, Putin says
Moscow, July 20 (IANS) Russia is likely to submit a bid for hosting an edition of the Summer Olympic Games, President Vladimir Putin said on …
Fiorentina sign Roma’s Gerson on loan for 1 season
Rome, July 20 (IANS) ACF Fiorentina on Friday announced it had signed young Brazilian midfielder Gerson Da Silva on loan for one football season from …
Saksansin to defend title at Take Solutions Masters
Bengaluru, July 20 (IANS) Thai golfer Poom Saksansin has confirmed that he will return to defend his title at the Take Solutions Masters, to be …
Mindella defeats Sorribes, advances into Swiss Open semis
Gstaad (Switzerland), July 20 (IANS) Luxembourg’s Mandy Minella on Friday won 6-1, 6-2 over Sara Sorribes of Spain in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Open. …
Real Madrid’s newest signing Vinicius keen to prove himself
Madrid, July 20 (IANS) Brazilian rising star Vinicius Junior said during his presentation on Friday as a new Real Madrid player that he is keen …
Ronaldo re-ignites football frenzy in China after World Cup
Beijing, July 20 (IANS) The arrival of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo here on Friday added more heat to a steamy Beijing summer after the 2018 …
Tottenham Hotspur’s Son signs contract extension until 2023
London, July 20 (IANS) South Korean winger Son Heung-min has signed a contract extension with Tottenham Hotspur until 2023, the capital football club announced on …
India, China to play international friendly in October
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Friday that the Indian team will take part in an international friendly …
Rashid’s chances of Test comeback gain momentum
London, July 20 (IANS) England leg-spinner Adil Rashid’s stunning form in white ball cricket could earn him a recall to Test cricket in the upcoming …
Spanish, Japanese leagues to collaborate to promote women’s football
Tokyo, July 20 (IANS) The women’s professional football leagues in Spain and Japan signed a collaboration agreement in Tokyo on Friday to promote the growth …
SESA Football Academy secures AIFF accreditation
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) SESA Football Academy (SFA) has been accredited by AIFF, which now enables it to participate in the Under-13, U-15 and …
IOA partners with Borosil as hydration partner
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced Borosil Glass Works Ltd, one of India’s largest glassware producing companies, as …
Ronaldo joining Juventus will help all clubs in Italy: Miranda
Rio de Janeiro, July 20 (IANS) Brazil’s Inter Milan defender Miranda believes the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus will provide a boost not only …
Iniesta undergoes first training with Japan’s Vissel Kobe
Tokyo, July 20 (IANS) FC Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta trained with J-League side Vissel Kobe for the first time on Friday morning. The 34-year-old Spaniard, …
Neymar insists he will stay at PSG, seeks to end Real Madrid move rumours
Madrid, July 20 (IANS) Real Madrid’s chances of signing Brazilian forward Neymar this summer look to have disappeared for the upcoming season after he ruled …
F1: Bottas extends Mercedes contract till 2019
Madrid, July 20 (IANS) Formula One announced on Friday that Valtteri Bottas had signed a new contract with Mercedes until 2019 with an option for …
Barcelona prepare for US pre-season tour
Barcelona, July 20 (IANS) Barcelona continued their pre-season training regime on Friday ahead of a promotional tour of the United States at the end of …