Man City beats Everton 3-1, top Premier League
Manchester, Dec 15 (IANS) Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus scored twice to help Manchester City defeat Everton 3-1 on Saturday and get the team back on …
Momota advances to championship match at badminton’s World Tour Finals
Guangzhou (China), Dec 15 (IANS) Japanese men’s singles world No. 1 Kento Momota vanquished a fourth straight opponent here on Saturday to reach the championship …
We feel confident when Kohli is batting: Ishant
Perth, Dec 15 (IANS) Indian pacer Ishant Sharma on Saturday lauded the batting effort by Cheteshwar Pujara, skipper Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, who batted …
ISL: Hapless Kerala desperate for win vs Mumbai (Preview)
Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Kerala Blasters FC know that no more draws will help their cause as they seek to climb up the ladder and …
JK Tyre Orange 4×4 Fury to witness intense rivalry between Gerrari and United Kerala
Dambuk Valley (Arunachal Pradesh), Dec 15 (IANS) The annual JK Tyre Orange 4×4 Fury competition, which kicked-off on Saturday in this picturesque valley, is all …
Batra slams head coach Harendra
Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (IANS) Head coach Harendra Singhs criticism of the referees decision in Indias 1-2 loss to the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final …
FIH to hold Junior Hockey World Cup every two years
Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) said on Saturday that the Junior Hockey World Cup will be held every two years. It …
Kohli, Rahane propel India’s recovery in reply to Australia’s 326 (Roundup)
Perth, Dec 15 (IANS) After losing both their openers for eight runs, India managed to recover to post 172/3 at the end of day two …
2nd Test: India 172/3 at stumps, trail by 154 runs vs Australia
Perth, Dec 15 (IANS) India were 172/3 at stumps on the second day of the second Test against Australia at the Perth stadium here on …
Atletico president wants club in Wanda Metropolitano Champions League final
Madrid, Dec 15 (IANS) Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has vowed to fight to qualify for the UEFA Champions League final, scheduled to be played …
Del Potro back training after knee injury
Buenos Aires, Dec 15 (IANS) Argentine tennis player Juan Martin del Potro has returned to training, just two months after suffering a fractured right knee …
Boca Juniors part ways with coach
Buenos Aires, Dec 15 (IANS) Boca Juniors president Daniel Angelici said that the club will not renew the contract of coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto, putting …
India’s Sindhu defeats Thailand’s Intanon, storms into final
Guangzhou (China), Dec 15 (IANS) Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu defeated former world champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand in straight games in their women’s singles semi-final …
Do we have a substitute to match Sreejesh? asks ex-India captain Somaya (IANS Interview)
Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (IANS) India’s premature exit from the ongoing men’s hockey World Cup has raised a few questions, especially on the most experienced player …
Mamata considers tea tourism to benefit tea gardens
Kolkata, Dec 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday mentioned that her government will consider tea tourism to benefit tea plantations in …
2nd Test: India post 70/2 at tea on 2nd day
Perth, Dec 15 (IANS) India were in a spot of bother at 70/2 at tea in their first innings on the second day of the …
2nd Test: Australia dominate opening session of second day (Lunch Report)
Perth, Dec 15 (IANS) India was 6/1 in their first innings at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test here on Saturday. …
2nd Test: Australia post 326 in first innings
Perth, Dec 15 (IANS) India dismissed Australia for 326 runs in the first innings of the second cricket Test here on Saturday. Resuming the overnight …
Atletico’s Juanfran cleared for playing in Valladolid clash
Madrid, Dec 14 (IANS) Atletico Madrid on Friday said that Spanish defender Juanfran Torres is fit and is ready to take part in Saturday’s clash …
Success in La Liga increases self-criticism, says Atletico Madrid coach
Madrid, Dec 14 (IANS) Atletico Madrid’s head coach Diego Simeone said on Friday that holding the second spot in La Liga standings requires more work …
Real Madrid get ready for La Liga clash vs Rayo Vallecano
Madrid, Dec 14 (IANS) Real Madrid held a training session on Friday, wrapping up preparations for the club’s final La Liga game of the year …
I-League: Indian Arrows, Aizawl play goalless draw
Cuttack, Dec 14 (IANS) The match between the AIFF developmental side Indian Arrows and former Champions Aizawl FC ended in a goalless tie with both …
World champion Kothari puts weight behind cue sports’ Olympic bid
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) World Billiards champion Sourav Kothari on Friday put his weight behind the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) in their bid …
Our only plan was to be disciplined, says Vihari
Perth, Dec 14 (IANS) India’s middle-order batsman and part-time off-spinner Hanuma Vihari said the plan was to be disciplined and the team did well in …
I-League: Exciting clash in prospect as Neroca host Churchill (Preview)
Imphal, Dec 14 (IANS) Two-time champions Churchill Brothers FC find themselves yet again in title contention as they take on Neroca FC at Khuman Lampak …
Sindhu in semis of BWF World Tour Finals
Guangzhou (China), Dec 14 (IANS) Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu entered the semi-finals of the BWF World Tour Finals, defeating Beiwen Zhand of US in …
2nd Test: Indians hit back after Australia’s steady start on Day 1 (Roundup)
Perth, Dec 14 (IANS) Australia were 277/6 at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test against India here on Friday. Pat Cummins …
Dream11 announces partnership Australia’s BBL
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Dream11, Indias sports gaming platform, on Friday announced a three-year partnership agreement with KFC Big Bash League (BBL), the Australian …
Chen Yufei bows out of BWF World Tour Finals after injury
Guangzhou (China), Dec 14 (IANS) Home favourite Chen Yufei on Friday bowed out of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals here after retiring hurt from …
2nd Test: Australia 277/6 at stumps on Day 1
Perth, Dec 14 (IANS) Australia were 277/6 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test match against India here on Friday. Pat Cummins …
Former Uruguay striker Abreu signs with Rio Branco
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Former Uruguay international striker Sebastian Abreu has joined Brazilian non-league club Rio Branco as he extends his professional career …
Ronaldo reveals Valladolid interest in Vinicius Jr
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo revealed that he is interested in securing a loan deal for teenage Real Madrid forward …
Jorge Sampaoli signs as new coach of Brazil’s Santos
Sao Paulo, Dec 14 (IANS) Jorge Sampaoli, former coach of the Argentine national team, will be taking the helm at Santos in 2019, club president …
German fans arrested in Rome ahead of Lazio-Frankfurt match
Rome, Dec 14 (IANS) Five German football fans were arrested during clashes with Italian police ahead of a Europe League match between Lazio and Eintracht …
Most countries back expanding 2022 World Cup: FIFA
Doha, Dec 14 (IANS) The head of football’s world governing body said that FIFA is considering a plan to increase the number of teams taking …
Villarreal advance to Europa League round-of-32
Vila-real (Spain), Dec 14 (IANS) Villarreal have booked a berth in the knockout phase of the Europa League, thanks to a 2-0 win over Spartak …
Betis win Europa League group
Luxembourg, Dec 14 (IANS) Real Betis finished first in Europe League Group F despite managing only a 0-0 draw with last placed Dudelange in the …
Congress insists on JPC on Rafale deal
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Congress on Friday accused the government of trying to hide its “theft” in the Rafale deal behind a court …
AC Milan crash out of Europa League
Piraeus (Greece), Dec 14 (IANS) AC Milan were eliminated from the Europa League with a 1-3 loss to Olympiacos, who will advance to the next …
No drastic changes needed after World Cup exit: Merwyn Fernandes
Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 (IANS) In the past few years, every time the Indian hockey team has fared poorly in a major tournament, the axe usually …
2nd Test: Australia post 145/3 at tea
Perth, Dec 14 (IANS) Australia posted 145/3 at tea on the opening day of the second cricket Test against India here on Friday. At the …