Sunil Chhetri: Chhetri hopes India builds on popularity generated by U-17 World Cup | Football News

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Star India player Sunil Chhetri hopes the country will build on the massive popularity generated by the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
PTI | Nov 11, 2017, 21:35 IST
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MUMBAI: Star India player Sunil Chhetri hopes the country will build on the...

AIFF fiasco: SC stays Delhi HC order, Bhaskar named ombudsman | Football News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court stayed the order of the Delhi High Court allowing all AIFF elected committees to function on a regular basis, a release issued by the federation stated.
This will effectively allow Praful Patel to continue in his role as the president of the AIFF.

The AIFF...

Aly Raisman: USA gymnastics star Aly Raisman reveals abuse by former team doctor | More sports News

WASHINGTON: Olympic gold medal-winning US gymnast Aly Raisman has revealed that she was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.
Raisman, 23, is the latest member of the US national team and the biggest US gymnastics star to reveal being molested by Nassar, who is...

​Rafael Nadal: Nadal can't guarantee fitness for ATP Finals | Tennis News

LONDON: Rafael Nadal said on Friday he “hopes” to be ready for his opening match at the ATP Finals but admitted he has not been training at 100 per cent after an injury scare.
The 16-time Grand Slam champion pulled out of the Paris Masters last week with a knee problem,...

Kidambi Srikanth: Srikanth's World No. 1 dream suffers a blow, pulls out of China Open | Badminton News

HYDERABAD: Non-stop badminton has taken its toll on Kidambi Srikanth as the world No.2 has pulled out of the China Open Super Series Premier beginning in Fuzhou on November 14.
It is reliably learnt that Srikanth sustained a leg injury during the Senior National Badminton Championships...

Solo: US star Solo accuses Blatter of sexual assault | Football News

LISBON: US women’s football star Hope Solo accused Sepp Blatter of sexual assault on Friday, claiming the disgraced former FIFA president groped her backside at the 2013 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
The 36-year-old Solo, her country’s standout goalkeeper, claimed the 81-year-old...

GR Viswanath: Not just me, team recalled Bob Taylor: Viswanath | Cricket News

If the name GR Viswanath evokes memories of silken square cuts, it also kindles images of his grace and fair play. Coming right up the order in world cricket’s list of sporting gestures is his recall of English player Bob Taylor after the batsman was given out caught behind. India...

world cup: Sakho, Mane star as Senegal book World Cup slot | Football News

JOHANNESBURG: English Premier League pair Diafra Sakho and Sadio Mane played key roles as Senegal defeated South Africa 2-0 in Polokwane Friday to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
West Ham striker Sakho opened the scoring off a pass from Liverpool attacker Mane and both were involved in the...

world cup: Italy lose to Sweden in World Cup play-off first leg | Football News

STOCKHOLM: Sweden claimed a precious 1-0 first-leg victory over Italy in their World Cup play-off at Stockholm on Friday, leaving the four-time champions in danger of missing the tournament for the first time in 60 years.
Substitute Jakob Johansson grabbed the only goal of a scrappy game...

England v Germany: New boys impress as England hold Germany | Football News

LONDON: England debutants Jordan Pickford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek caught the eye as Gareth Southgate‘s injured-ravaged side played out a 0-0 draw with world champions Germany in Friday’s Wembley friendly.
Everton goalkeeper Pickford, 23, made a number of smart saves, while...

Gopichand: After 30 years of badminton, I still don't know much, says Gopichand | Badminton News

BENGALURU: After spending 30 years in badminton, if there is anything that Pullela Gopichand is certain of is that he still doesn’t know much.
The chief national coach said he began his badminton career by fluke. “There were no admissions open in cricket or tennis. Nobody was...

world cup: Australia frustrated in Honduras draw | Football News

SAN PEDRO SULA: Australia edged closer to a place in the 2018 World Cup finals on Friday after grinding out a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Honduras in their Asia-CONCACAF playoff.
Socceroos striker Tomi Juric missed golden chances in each half as the Australians dominated a physical Honduras...

40 acres of BCCI land lying idle, says KSCA | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Forty acres of prime land owned by the BCCI, less than a 20 minute drive from the international airport at Devanahalli in Bengaluru and criss-crossed between two national highways, has been lying unattended for close to five months after it was completely paid for and the deed...

Vinesh Phogat: WFI U-turn: Vinesh Phogat suspension lifted | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has done a U-turn on the issue of Vinesh Phogat‘s suspension. The federation, which had taken a high moral ground while suspending the star woman freestyle wrestler for indiscipline, has revoked her suspension just days ahead of the...

Aditya Sarwate: Vidarbha all-rounder Sarwate survives head injury scare | Cricket News

KALYANI (WB): Vidarbha all-rounder Aditya Sarwate survived a head injury scare when he was hit by a bouncer during his side’s Group D Ranji Trophy match against Bengal on Friday.
A rising delivery from debutant pacer Ishan Porel hit the batsman, forcing him to leave the field for...

india v sri lanka: Sri Lankan batsmen brace for tough spin test | Cricket News

Aware of the challenge that the Indian spinners are likely to pose in the Test series, the Sri Lankan batsmen on Friday focused on tackling the turning ball ahead of their warm-up against Board President’s XI on Saturday.
PTI | Nov 10, 2017, 18:19 IST
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SSP Chawrasia: Manila Masters: Chawrasia, Atwal, Randhawa tied-4th after Round 2 | Golf News

MANILA: Defending champion SSP Chawrasia turned in a fine finish with three birdies in the last four holes to close the second day of the Resorts World Manila Masters at tied-4th, with five others including three Indians.
Chawrasia, second last week at Panasonic Open India, was four-under...

Stuart Binny: Ranji Trophy: Binny hits ton as Karnataka score 649 against Delhi | Cricket News

ALUR: All-rounder Stuart Binny scored a scintillating century while Shreyas Gopal hit a splendid 92 as Karnataka put on a massive 649 in their first innings against Delhi on the second day of a Ranji Trophy Group A match on Friday.
At the close of play, Delhi were 20 without loss in five...

Gautam Gambhir: Gautam Gambhir named govt nominee in DDCA managing committee | Cricket News

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Former Test opener Gautam Gambhir was on Friday named a government nominee in the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) managing committee and he has made it clear that he would do his bit to “restore glory days” of the much-maligned...

National Premier Chess Championship: Lalith Babu crowned national chess champion | Chess News

PATNA: PSPB Grandmaster Lalith Babu was crowned the undisputed champion after Odisha GM Debashis Das defeated challenger Aravindh Chithambaram of Tamil Nadu in the National Premier Chess Championship on Friday.
Babu scored nine points in the tournament organised by All Bihar Chess...

Brazil vs Japan: Neymar, Brazil roll aside Japan with video help | Football News

LILLE (France): Neymar scored a penalty and missed another as Brazil signalled their intent ahead of next year’s World Cup by outclassing Japan 3-1 in Friday’s international friendly in Lille.
The Paris Saint-Germain star rolled in a 10th-minute spot-kick following consultation...

Junior Women National Boxing Championship: Haryana win seven gold, two silver and bronze in Jr Women National Boxing | Boxing News

ROHTAK (Haryana): Haryana won an impressive seven gold medals in the inaugural edition of the Junior Women National Boxing Championship that concluded on Friday.
Overall, Haryana finished with 10 medals – seven gold, two silver and one bronze. Punjab’s pugilists notched up...

Lewis Hamilton: Brazilian GP: Hamilton on top in Mercedes one-two | Racing News

SAO PAULO: Lewis Hamilton, who has already clinched a fourth world title, topped the times in a dominant Mercedes one-two in Friday’s opening free practise for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
The 32-year-old Briton made light of a cold, following his recent trek on Machu...

Cheteshwar Pujara: Ranji Trophy: Pujara's 182 takes Saurashtra to 570 against Gujarat | Cricket News

RAJKOT: Cheteshwar Pujara missed out on a second successive double hundred but his 182 went a long way in Saurashtra piling up a mammoth 570 in their first innings against Gujarat on the second day of the Ranji Trophy.
Starting the day at 115 not out, Pujara added 69 runs for the fifth...

JSW-CCI International Squash Circuit: Saurav Ghosal drubs Nicolas Mueller for title | More sports News

MUMBAI: India number one, Saurav Ghosal, completely outclassed Swiss rival, Nicolas Mueller to win the title in the JSW-CCI International Squash Circuit on Friday.
The world no 21, seeded third, had things very much his way as he drubbed his fifth-seeded Swiss opponent 11-6 11-8 11-8 in a...

Jorge Lorenzo: MotoGP: Marquez sixth as Lorenzo tops Valencia practice | Racing News

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Honda rider Marc Marquez, who needs only an 11th-place finish to secure a fourth MotoGP title this weekend, recorded the sixth best time in practice Friday for the Valencia Grand Prix.
AFP | Nov 10, 2017, 21:46 IST
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Some jealous people waiting to see end of Dhoni's international career says Shastri

KOLKATA: Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri feels that senior pro MS Dhoni is an “ultimate team man”, and says some “jealous” people want him to have a “couple of bad days” as they are “waiting to see” his international career come...

India vs Sri Lanka: Our dream is to win a Test in India: Dinesh Chandimal | Cricket News

KOLKATA: Sri Lanka might have arrived in India after recording a 2-0 ‘away’ Test series win against Pakistan, but the Dinesh Chandimal-led side is well aware of the fact that playing India in their own backyard represents a far bigger challenge.
“We did really well...

world cup: Lionel Messi presents World Cup 2018 ball in Moscow | Football News

MOSCOW: What on Earth is Telstar 18?
Several heads were left being scratched on Thursday after Russia used some hardcore techno beats in a dark auditorium decked out to look like an underground dance club to present the official 2018 World Cup ball.

The orb in the spotlight followed the...

Senior National Badminton Championships: Coaches hail Saina's attacking game against Sindhu in Senior Nationals final | Badminton News

NAGPUR: The sensational win by Saina Nehwal against her arch rival PV Sindhu will not only go down in the history books as one of the best women’s singles finals in the Senior National Badminton Championships but it will also act as a big morale-booster for the world No. 11.
Experts...

world cup: Switzerland on top after narrow win over Northern Ireland | Football News

BELFAST: Switzerland took a giant step towards qualifying for Russia 2018 on Thursday but needed a controversial penalty to earn a 1-0 win against stubborn Northern Ireland in the first leg of their World Cup play-off.
Vladimir Petkovic’s team dominated the match at Windsor Park in...

world cup: Croatia see off Greece to close on World Cup | Football News

ZAGREB: Croatia cruised to a 4-1 victory over Greece in their World Cup play-off first leg on Thursday to move to the brink of a spot at next year’s finals in Russia.
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric opened the scoring in Zagreb from the penalty spot in the 13th minute, after Greek...

Gayle: Chris Gayle seeks to cash in on Australia court win | Off the field News

SYDNEY: West Indies cricket superstar Chris Gayle is seeking to cash in on a court case win against an Australian media group, promising a tell-all interview — but only if the price is right.
The all-rounder was accused by Fairfax Media, publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald and The...

Ashes: Back injury wrecks Coulter-Nile's Ashes chances | Cricket News

SYDNEY: Australian fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile will take a “short break” after suffering a fresh back problem, Cricket Australia said on Friday, probably ruling him out of the coming Ashes series.
Coulter-Nile, 30, has a history of spinal stress fractures and the latest...

Tyson: Mike Tyson barred from entering Chile | Off the field News

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Former boxing great Mike Tyson was barred from entering Chile on Thursday because of his criminal record, airport police said.
AFP | Nov 10, 2017, 09:42 IST
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National Shooting Championships: National shooting championships: Coimbatore shooters bang on target | More sports News

The Coimbatore city shooters, of late, are making their presence felt on the national and international circuit. The 60th National shooting championships held in Pune last December is a case in point. If 21-year-old N Gaayathri won gold in the women’s 3-position rifle event after...

IOA Election: It's all but over for IOA chief Ramachandran | More sports News

CHENNAI: N Ramachandran’s rule as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president is all set to end. His rival group, led by secretary Rajeev Mehta, had its way in the executive committee meeting held here on Thursday. Among other decisions, they were able to shift the Annual General...

Women's Indian Open: Indian Open: Aditi Ashok aims for second helping | Golf News

GURUGRAM: ‘Focused’ is the word you generally associate with Aditi Ashok. In the game of golf, it’s the trait you need the most. Still a few months shy of saying goodbye to her teenage years, Aditi has shown remarkable poise and calm to rapidly ascend the stairway to...

Ajay Jayaram: Jayaram pulls out of China and Hong Kong Open | Badminton News

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Recovering from a hamstring injury, Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram has decided to pull out of the next two Super Series tournaments in China and Hong Kong.
PTI | Nov 9, 2017, 18:45 IST
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NEW DELHI: Recovering from a hamstring injury, Indian...

india v sri lanka: Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test | Cricket News

KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s eye for detail is well documented and no wonder the former captain did a have a look at the Eden Gardens strip for the first India vs Sri Lanka Test despite the fact he no longer plays the five-day format.
Dhoni was in the city for a commercial shoot...

Saurashtra: Ranji Trophy: Pujara, Patel give Saurashtra flying start | Cricket News

RAJKOT: Saurashtra rode on unbeaten centuries from batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara (115 not out) and Snell Patel (156 not out) to post a mammoth 311/1 against Gujarat at the end of Day 1 on Thursday in their Ranji Trophy Group B fifth round encounter at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium...

Murali Vijay: Ranji Trophy: Vijay slams ton as TN make 292 for 3 against Odisha | Cricket News

CUTTACK: India opener Murali Vijay was looking to warm up well for the forthcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and how well he did it on Day 1 of Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy match against Odisha on Thursday.
It was a typical Vijay (140, 273 balls, 15x4s, 1x6s) innings and he also...

​Kevin De Bruyne: De Bruyne can be as good as Ronaldo and Messi, says Martinez | Football News

Kevin De Bruyne has the potential to become one of the world’s best players alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi but he will need to produce match winning performances on a consistent basis, Belgium manager Roberto Martinez said.
De Bruyne has played an influential role at...

Mary Kom: Fit body makes me feel invincible: Mary Kom | Boxing News

GURUGRAM: Fresh from her fifth Asian Championships gold medal, Indian boxing star MC Mary Kom on Thursday said her fit body helps her feel invincible despite close to two decades in a contact sport.
Mary Kom returned to the country after claiming the 48kg category gold medal in the...

Bhaichung Bhutia: Six-a-side football format set to grow in India: Bhutia | Football News

HYDERABAD: Star footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, who was on Thursday roped in as the League Mentor of the Hyderabad Football League (HFL) six-a-side tournament, said the new format is set to grow in India.
The third season of HFL six-a-side tournament, to be held at different venues here, will...

Alexander Zverev: Reaching ATP Finals like winning a tournament, says Zverev | Tennis News

MILAN: Germany’s Alexander Zverev says he has only played one really bad match during a sensational season. Unfortunately it came at the U.S. Open where the 20-year-old was being widely-tipped as a potential champion.
That defeat by Next Gen player Borna Coric of Croatia was a jolt,...

Indian Olympic Association: IOA EC meeting ratifies decision to shift AGM venue to Delhi | More sports News

CHENNAI: The Indian Olympic Association‘s Executive Committee on Thursday ratified the decision to shift the venue of the December 14 Annual General Meeting from Chennai to New Delhi.
The decision was taken during the executive committee meeting held in the presence of IOA president...

Virat Kohli: Play outdoor sport, shun social media: Kohli to youth | Off the field News

India captain Virat Kohli, who is known for his exemplary fitness as much as for his exceptional cricketing skills, on Thursday advised the youth of the country to play outdoor sport and not waste too much time on social media.
PTI | Nov 9, 2017, 20:44 IST

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Kohli advised the...

Airtel Delhi Half Marathon: Air pollution a concern but Delhi Half Marathon will go ahead: Organisers | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The organisers of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on Thursday conceded that severe air pollution at the National Capital was a concern but stuck to their guns of going ahead with the prestigious event on November 19.
The head of the organisers, Vivek Singh said they were hoping...

Kidambi Srikanth: Indian badminton is on the rise: Srikanth | Badminton News

HYDERABAD: Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Thursday said that Indian badminton is on the rise and much better results will be in the offing if the hard work is sustained.
“Yes, Indian badminton is definitely on the rise. We have been training very hard for the last three-four years...

Agarwal's 169* underpins Karnataka's dominance

Karnataka 348 for 4 (Agarwal 169*, Pandey 74, Samarth 58) v DelhiScorecard

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Mayank Agarwal followed up his colossal triple-century against Maharashtra with a resolute 169 not out to underpin Karnataka’s dominance over Delhi on the opening day of their...

Vidarbha's Fazal, Ramaswamy in record opening stand

Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal (142) and Sanjay Ramaswamy (117*) put on the highest opening stand in the team’s history, powering the side to 285 for 1 at stumps against Bengal in Kalyani. Sent in to bat, Fazal and Ramaswamy put on 259 for the opening wicket before Ashok Dinda had Fazal...

Indian women's hockey: Mission World Cup, Harendra Singh key to turnaround for Indian women's hockey team | Hockey News

“We dream the same dream. We think the same thing. We are the dream team. We are the Indian team. We are a champion team.”


Contrary to popular belief, the anthem from the 2007 Hindi film Chak De! India is not the main slogan or chant that the Indian women’s...

Virat Kohli: People are conveniently targetting Dhoni: Kohli to critics

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Livid with constant scrutiny of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s finishing skills, India captain Virat Kohli hit back at the critics for “conveniently” singling out one man while ignoring failure of other players, including himself.
Dhoni’s 37-ball-49 in...

Sachin Tendulkar: Ranji semis against TN most memorable for me: Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar singled out the Ranji Trophy semi-final between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu played at the Wankhede Stadium in the 1999-2000 season as his most memorable game in the championship.
“I will say it was the 1999-2000 semi-final against Tamil Nadu,” said Tendulkar...

Nadal will be fit for London, says coach Moya | Tennis News

MILAN: World number one Rafael Nadal will be fit for the ATP Finals in London next week despite concerns over the state of the Spaniard’s knee, coach Carlos Moya said.
Nadal, 31, pulled out of the Paris Masters before his quarter-final match last week after experiencing discomfort in...

India beat Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high | Football News

DAMMAM (Saudi Arabia): India blanked Turkmenistan 3-0 in the last Group D match to end their campaign in the AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers on a rousing note on Wednesday.
Skipper Amarjit Singh opened the scoring in the 74th minute, Abhishek Halder doubled the lead in the 80th and Edmund...

Akash Choudhary: Rajasthan boy claims 10 wickets for no run in T20 game | Cricket News

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In an astonishing achievement, a 15-year-old left-arm medium pacer from Rajasthan picked up all 10 wickets without conceding a run in a domestic T20 game here.
PTI | Nov 8, 2017, 22:49 IST
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JAIPUR: In an astonishing achievement, a 15-year-old...

MS Dhoni: Virat Kohli's passionate defence of MS Dhoni throws up more questions | Cricket News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: These days almost every press conference after an India match has questions on MS Dhoni and his future in the team. It was no different on Tuesday night in Thiruvananthapuram as Virat Kohli addressed the media post his team’s series-clinching win against New...

Senior National Badminton Championship: Sizzling Saina surprises Sindhu; Prannoy shocks Srikanth for maiden crown | Badminton News

NAGPUR: Form and rankings went for a toss as Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy stunned hot favourites PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth to emerge champions in the 82nd Senior National Badminton Championship here on Wednesday.
The packed stadium with around ten thousand spectators at the Divisional...

Asian Boxing Championship: Mary Kom crowned queen of Asia for 5th time in her career | Boxing News

NEW DELHI: Just when you thought she had given up the gloves for good, MC Mary Kom start penning the script for yet another glorious chapter of her glittering career. At the age of 34, Mary Kom has kicked off her career in the ring again and started off with a gold medal at the Asian...

500th Ranji Trophy game: Ranji Trophy: At full strength, Mumbai gear up for landmark 500th game | Cricket News

MUMBAI: A trip to the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday morning, a day before the commencement of Mumbai’s momentous 500th Ranji Trophy game, betrayed no signs of what is going to unfold at the storied venue over the next four days. It was business as usual for players of the home team...

Asian Boxing Championships: Mary Kom marks triumphant return with Asian Championship gold | Boxing News

NEW DELHI: MC Mary Kom won her fifth Asian Boxing Championship gold medal – first in the 48kg category – by defeating Korea’s Kim Hyang Mi in the summit clash on Wednesday at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The five-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist won in a...

Red Bull and Ferrari aim for a sting in the tail | Racing News

LONDON: The titles are won and the pressure is off but the Formula One season could yet have a sting in the tail for four-times world champion Lewis Hamilton and triumphant Mercedes.
Resurgent Red Bull believe they can win the last two races, in Brazil this weekend and Abu Dhabi at the end...

Mary Kom: Every medal I have won is a story of struggle: Mary Kom | Boxing News

NEW DELHI: Every medal is a story of struggle, says the indomitable MC Mary Kom, who considers her fifth Asian Boxing Championship gold medal special as it came despite the many roles she has had to play outside the ring in the past one year.
Mary Kom, a five-time world champion and...

Senior National Badminton Championship: Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy win national titles | Badminton News

NAGPUR: Saina Nehwal dug deep into her reservoir of experience and upstaged fancied PV Sindhu, quite incredibly, in straight games to clinch the women’s singles title in the Senior National Badminton Championship on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Saina, a former world number one, got the...

Roger Federer: Roger Federer to face Alexander Zverev in ATP Tour Finals | Tennis News

LONDON: Six-time champion Roger Federer was paired in the same group as German debutant Alexander Zverev for next week’s ATP Tour Finals when the draw was made in host city London on Wednesday.
World number one Rafael Nadal, who is hoping to recover from a knee injury to play in the...

Mary Kom: Elated at your accomplishment: PM to Mary Kom | Boxing News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated boxer MC Mary Kom for clinching a historic fifth gold medal at the Asian women’s Boxing Championships in Vietnam.
PTI | Nov 8, 2017, 16:47 IST
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated...

World No.1 shooters may be given direct Tokyo Olympics quotas | More sports News

NEW DELHI: In a marked departure from the past, the International Shooting Sport Federation has proposed giving direct Tokyo Olympics quota places to shooters ranked world No.1 in their respective events in January, 2020.
The move, if passed, will be free of involvement of national...

Maximum City's romance with cricket: Mumbai climb 'Mt 500' | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Vijay Merchant was respected by his peers, Sunil Gavaskar idolised by generations and Sachin Tendulkar worshipped by a nation – three eras strung by a common thread called Mumbai cricket team.
The 41-time Ranji Trophy winners will be playing their 500th encounter in the...

Fierce competition from age-group squads need of hour: Sunil Chhetri | Football News

NEW DELHI: The Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri says fierce competition for places from the bench and age-group squads will help in developing a strong national side.
The arrival of a new breed of players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan and Udanta Singh have been a...

50th anniversary: GR Viswanath looks back on a momentous journey | Cricket News

GR Viswanath – a magician, whose amiable personality reflected in the sweet timing of his batting – began his journey in first-class cricket 50 years ago on November 11, 1967. He scored a sparkling 230 on debut against Andhra in the Ranji Trophy. GRV was as much a pillar of...

Savita Punia: Rathore says Savita will get all help from government | Hockey News

NEW DELHI: Unemployed for last nine years despite her on-field exploits, there is good news for Savita Punia as Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore assured the Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper of all the support she needs.
“Have asked my team to obtain details on...

Lionel Messi: Messi keen to avoid Spain in World Cup | Football News

BUENOS AIRES: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi says the worst possible draw for his Argentina side at next year’s World Cup would be Spain in the first round.
“The worst that could happen to us would be to draw Spain at the group stages,” Messi told TyC Sports Wednesday...

Tamil Nadu's games moved out of Chennai

TN’s games moved out of Chennai
Tamil Nadu’s last two games against Madhya Pradesh and Baroda have been moved out of Chennai following persistent rains over the last few weeks. ESPNcricinfo understands that Tamil Nadu will now take on Madhya Pradesh in Indore from November 17,...

How India's attack thrives under pressure

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How well can a captain plan his bowling strategies for an eight-over match? How often does a captain or coach say a total of 67 was two runs over par in an eight-over match against a line-up that had outclassed their bowling in the previous T20? How do...

Mary Kom: Mary Kom, Sonia enter Asian Boxing Championships final | Boxing News

HO CHI MINH CITY (Vietnam): MC Mary Kom (48kg) remained on course for a fifth Asian Championships gold after making the finals along with Sonia Lather (57kg) while five others settled for bronze medals at the continental showpiece on Tuesday.
Former world champion L Sarita Devi (64kg),...

​Starc: Mitchell Starc makes history with two hat-tricks in one game | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc became only the eighth player in first-class cricket history — and the first in 39 years — to achieve the feat as he spearheaded New South Wales to victory over Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield.
AFP | Nov 7, 2017, 14:38 IST

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Kidambi Srikanth: It's Saina vs Sindhu, Srikanth vs Prannoy in Senior Nationals finals | Badminton News

NAGPUR: Olympic medalists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu will battle for supremacy in the women’s singles final of the Senior Badminton National Championship after scoring contrasting victories on Tuesday.
Saina, who is currently ranked World No. 11, hardly broke a sweat as she defeated...

Olympic marathon champion Sumgong gets four-year ban for EPO | More sports News

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Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong of Kenya has been banned four years for using the banned blood-booster EPO.
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England call up Curran to replace injured Finn for Ashes | Cricket News

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Surrey pace bowler Tom Curran has been called up to replace the injured Steven Finn in England’s squad for the Ashes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Reuters | Nov 7, 2017, 20:52 IST
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Sandhu, Ghosal, Tandon advance to quarters | More sports News

MUMBAI: Former national champion Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu entered the quarter-finals of the main draw by shocking Malaysian seventh seed Ivan Yuen in four games in the $50,000 CCI International JSW Indian Squash Circuit 2017 on Tuesday.
Sandhu, who came through two rounds of the...

IOC suspends Frankie Fredericks after France charges | More sports News

LAUSANNE: Former world sprint champion Frankie Fredericks was on Tuesday suspended by the International Olympic Committee in the wake of corruption charges brought against him by French authorities.
The IOC Ethics Commission, while stressing the “importance of respecting the...

Future arrives, a little late, as Next Gen revolution begins | Tennis News

MILAN: The future arrived late but after some old-fashioned glitches, two Russian trailblazers fired the first shots in what could be a revolution in tennis at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday.
“Tennis Re-invented” is the catchphrase of the tournament launched this year by...

India v New Zealand: India beat New Zealand by 6 runs in a thriller, clinch T20 series 2-1 | Cricket News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Indian bowlers defended a modest-looking 67 with admirable discipline as the hosts pipped New Zealand by six runs in the rain-hit third Twenty20 to claim the series 2-1, on Tuesday.
Playing spoilsport, the rains reduced the decisive match of the series and first ever...

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Jinder Mahal’s maiden title reign as the WWE Champion came to an abrupt end at the hands of AJ Styles during SmackDown Live’s European Tour UK leg in Manchester. This was the first time since 2003 that a WWE title changed hand when Brock Lensar...

Hockey: 'Jobless Goalkeeper' Savita hopes Asia Cup win ends nine-year wait | Hockey News

NEW DELHI: India goalkeeper Savita Punia has received many accolades for her on-field heroics but she could not secure a job for herself despite all the success in a nine-year international career.
Last Sunday, Savita produced a stunning save in a tense shootout in the thrilling final...

IOA: Chautala shows up at IOA meeting before making a hasty retreat | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Tainted former IOA president Abhay Singh Chautala showed up at the emergent executive council meeting of the Indian Olympic Association without any invite on Tuesday before making a hasty retreat after some members objected to his presence.
Chautala, whose election as IOA...

Premier League: West Ham appoint David Moyes as new manager | Football News

LONDON: West Ham have appointed former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes as their new manager, the struggling Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
“We believe David is the right man to turn things around and get the best out of the players at the club,” joint...

Ashes: Steven Finn ruled out of Ashes with knee injury | Cricket News

SYDNEY: England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia after scans showed he has torn his left knee cartilage, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old quick, a 2010-11 and 2013-14 Ashes tourist, missed the opening...

Rani Rampal: Winning Asia Cup great, but we need to succeed in 2018: Rani Rampal | Hockey News

NEW DELHI: Back in the country after helping the Indian women’s hockey team lift the Asia Cup title for the first time in 13 years, captain Rani Rampal and experienced goalkeeper Savita Punia are naturally beaming when speaking of the team’s success over the past ten days. On...

Big hearts, sharp minds bowl over India's Italian boxing coach | Boxing News

GUWAHATI: Left thoroughly “confused” by the sheer enormity of India at first, the country’s first foreign coach for women youth boxers, Raffaele Bergamasco, says the “big hearts” and “sharp minds” of his wards have only added to his astonishment...

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Anil Kumble: Headmaster tag came back to me later in my career: Anil Kumble | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Anil Kumble, known to give it all on the field, attributed his approach to a disciplined upbringing that eventually got him the unpopular tag of a “headmaster” later in his illustrious career.
Kumble, in a chat with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella,...

WWE India tour: Full Match card for December 9; Shield reunite to take on Kane, Cesaro and Sheamus | WWE News

NEW DELHI: The match card for 9th December (Saturday) WWE India tour has been revealed and in the main event, The Shield will reunite to face Kane, Cesaro and Shemus while Jinder Mahal will be defending his title for the second night in a row against Kevin Owens.
Finn Balor who faces Bray...

Kidambi Srikanth: It's Saina vs Sindhu, Srikanth vs Prannoy in Senior Nationals finals | Badminton News

NAGPUR: Olympic medalists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu will battle for supremacy in the women’s singles final of the Senior Badminton National Championship after scoring contrasting victories on Tuesday.
Saina, who is currently ranked World No. 11, hardly broke a sweat as she defeated...

Either improve intercepting skills or stay at No. 6: India hockey coach | Hockey News

BENGALURU: Chief hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne warned that India will always remain at number six in the world rankings if the players don’t improve their ball-intercepting skills.
After winning the Asia Cup, the Indian team is gearing up for the Hockey World League Finals, to be held...

IOA executive council overrules president, shifts AGM venue | More sports News

NEW DELHI: In a big blow on the authority of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president N Ramachandran, the executive council decided to shift the venue of the Annual General Body from Chennai to New Delhi against his wishes besides reversing another decision taken by him.
Ramachandran did...

Rejig of top stars adds edge to women's domestic season

With several prominent India women players shifting allegiance from powerhouse Railways, the senior women’s domestic landscape in India is set to witness a change this upcoming season starting December 6.
The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) commitments of some key players is also...

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Ravi Shastri captained India the last time international cricket came to Thiruvananthapuram. It was a forgettable evening for India fans in football country as Phil Simmons and Gordon Greenidge orchestrated a nine-wicket West Indies win. Virat Kohli, who turned 29 on Sunday,...

India v New Zealand: Focus on Dhoni as India face New Zealand in series decider | Cricket News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s batting position will be under spotlight as India aim to go for the kill against a gutsy New Zealand in the third T20 International despite weather threatening to play spoilsport on Tuesday.
The series is levelled at 1-1 and just like the...

Hockey: Asia Cup is just the foundation, more to come: Harendra Singh | Hockey News

NEW DELHI: Harendra Singh has a penchant for delivering results whenever entrusted with an assignment and has now set his sights at bigger goals after guiding the Indian women’s team to Asia Cup triumph after 13 long years.
The chief coach feels that it is just the beginning as the...

India v New Zealand: Sodhi reaping benefits of bowling the right length: Santner | Cricket News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mitchell Santner said fellow New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has reaped the benefits of bowling a “superb” length in the current T20I series against India.
While leggie Sodhi has only featured in the T20s, Santer has done a decent job throughout the tour.
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Ranji trophy: CK Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Vinod Rai disbands it | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The BCCI officials move to form a security committee to investigate the Palam ground incident was short-lived as the Committee of Administrators put an end to ‘unnecessary’ exercise.
During the Uttar Pradesh and Delhi Ranji Trophy match, a spectator had driven his...

ATP apologises after Next Gen draw ceremony lambasted as sexist | Tennis News

MILAN: The ATP has apologised after the draw ceremony for the Next Gen Finals on Sunday was branded a “disgrace” after female models revealed groupings with letters hidden under their clothing.
The letters A or B were placed on various parts of the bodies of the eight models...

MS Dhoni: Team management must brief Dhoni about his role in T20s: Sehwag | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Legendary opener Virender Sehwag on Monday advised Mahendra Singh Dhoni to get going from ball one while chasing big totals and asked the Indian team management to brief the under-pressure player about his role in the T20 team.

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Sunil Chhetri: Chhetri's strike nominated for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of the Tournament | Football News

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India captain Sunil Chhetri’s spectacular free-kick goal in Bengaluru FC’s 1-0 win over Maldives’ Maziya Sports and Recreation in the AFC Cup has been nominated as one of the four best goals of the tournament.
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Andrea Pirlo: Italy legend Andrea Pirlo calls time on career | Football News

ROME: Italy legend Andrea Pirlo on Monday called time on an illustrious career during which he won the 2006 World Cup, two Champions League titles and six Serie A trophies.
The 38-year-old former Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan midfielder made a late appearance for his club New York...

National Badminton Championship​: Sindhu, Saina enter semi-finals of National Badminton Championship | Badminton News

NAGPUR: Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal sailed into the women’s singles semi-finals while men’s world number two Kidambi Srikanth also notched up a comfortable win in the 82nd Senior National Badminton Championship on Monday.
In the women’s singles...

PV Sindhu: Good times for Indian shuttlers | Badminton News

HYDERABAD: The rise and rise of the shuttlers has been awe inspiring.
Four Super Series title triumphs catapulted Kidambi Srikanth to world No. 2. It’s a new high for Indian badminton as two shuttlers are currently ranked No. 2 in the world, a feat accomplished for the first time....

Michael Keane: Everton defender Michael Keane called up by England | Football News

Everton defender Michael Keane was on Monday called into the England squad for high-profile friendlies against Germany and Brazil, with manager Gareth Southgate forced to juggle his resources due to injury concerns.
Keane, 24, played in the Toffees’ 3-2 victory against Watford in the...

India women's hockey team: Asia Cup winning women's hockey team to get Rs 1 lakh each | Hockey News

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Hockey India on Monday announced a cash award of Rs 1 lakh each to the 18-member squad which won the Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan. India pipped China 5-4 in shootout in the final on Sunday, securing a World Cup berth in the process.
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Shriners Hospital Open: Lahiri finishes tied-51st at Shriners Hospital Open | Golf News

LAS VEGAS: Anirban Lahiri hit a terrible stretch on the front nine, where he dropped four shots in four holes, to finish the week with a card of 73 and in a disappointing tied-51st place at the Shriners Hospital Open on the PGA Tour.
Lahiri, who earlier carded rounds of 69, 72 and 71,...

West Ham United sack manager Slaven Bilic | Football News

LONDON: West Ham United have sacked manager Slaven Bilic after they dropped into the relegation zone following Saturday’s 4-1 home defeat by Liverpool, the Premier League club said on Monday.
The Croatian replaced Sam Allardyce in June, 2015 and led West Ham to a seventh-place finish...

Satyendra Singh: Commonwealth Shooting Championships: Satyendra wins gold, India finish with 20 medals | More sports News

GOLD COAST (Australia): India ended the Commonwealth Shooting Championships with a rich haul of 20 medals after Satyendra Singh and Sanjeev Rajput won a gold and a silver respectively in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event on Monday.
The Indian squad won a total of six gold, seven...

Narendra Modi: Infantino regrets not meeting PM Modi during FIFA U-17 World Cup | Football News

NEW DELHI: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating India for successfully hosting the U-17 World Cup last month.
The FIFA chief also expressed regret that he could not meet Modi, who graced the opening ceremony here on October...

​Maria Savinova: Russian runner Maria Savinova appeals against doping ban | More sports News

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ATP rankings: Murray, Djokovic fall out of ATP Top 10 | Tennis News

PARIS: Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic dropped outside the ATP top 10 for the first time in years in the latest rankings released on Monday.
The 30-year-old Murray plummeted from third to 16th after not playing since July with a hip injury.

The Scot’s last appearance outside the...

AIFF rules breach National Sports Code: High Court | Football News

NEW DELHI: The rules of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) are in breach of the National Sports Code and Model Guidelines, the Delhi High Court has said while setting aside the election of NCP leader Praful Patel as the president of the sports body.
Patel, a former minister of civil...

India v New Zealand: Jasprit Bumrah has worked a lot on his action, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Cricket News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has witnessed Jasprit Bumrah evolve into a potent weapon for India and said that the Gujarat bowler has worked a lot on his action, which is paying dividends.
Asked what is the secret of Bumrah’s success, Bhuvneshwar replied:”Bumrah has a...

Delhi half Marathon: Title sponsor threatens to cut ties with Delhi Half Marathon | More sports News

NEW DELHI: In a surprise move, Delhi Half Marathon title sponsor Airtel on Monday hinted that it may have to stop associating with the event from next year if the “authorities” refuse to address the issue of air pollution in the Capital.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has...

AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers: India U-19 football team is a work in progress, says De Matos | Football News

DAMMAM: Coach Luis Norton de Matos said the Indian U-19 football team is a “work in progress”, a day after being thrashed 5-0 by Saudi Arabia in the opening Group D match of the AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers.
India will face Yemen at the Prince Mohammad bin Fahad Stadium on...

Asia cup: It was important to qualify for World Cup on merit: Rani | Hockey News

KAKAMIGAHARA (Japan): Indian women’s hockey team qualified for the World Cup by winning the Asia Cup and captain Rani said it was important for the team to enter next year’s mega event on merit.
“We are all extremely happy that we won the Asia Cup and have earned the...

Commonwealth Shooting Championships​: Anish, Neeraj win silver and bronze in Commonwealth Shooting Championships | More sports News

GOLD COAST (Australia): India’s Anish Bhanwala won a silver in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event, while Neeraj Kumar bagged a bronze on the sixth day of competitions in the Commonwealth Shooting Championships.
The two medals took India’s tally from rifle and pistol...

Shiv Kapur: Kapur takes inspiration from Kohli, wants to clear Yo-Yo test | Golf News

NEW DELHI: Golfer Shiv Kapur said he took inspiration from Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli before going on to clinch his third Asian Tour title at the Panasonic Open India on Sunday.
Starting the day as joint leader, Kapur, who was playing at his home course, didn’t let the nerves...

india v sri lanka: Sri Lanka drop Mendis, Silva for India Tests | Cricket News

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Sunday dropped the out-of-form top order batsmen Kusal Mendis and Kaushal Silva from the squad for a three-match Test series against India starting in Kolkata from November 16.
The board brought back all-rounders Dasun Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva to the squad led...

Son Heung-min: Tottenham edge past Palace with Son winner | Football News

Tottenham Hotspur rode their luck before South Korean forward Son Heung-min earned them a 1-0 victory over bottom club Crystal Palace to consolidate their place in the Premier League‘s top four on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side, fresh from beating European champions Real...

Justin Rose: Rose wins Turkish Airlines Open for back-to-back titles | Golf News

BELEK (Turkey): Justin Rose set up a thrilling finale to the European Tour campaign by winning the $7 million Turkish Airlines Open on Sunday to claim his second victory in eight days.
The world number six, who overcame an eight-shot deficit in the final round to triumph at last...

Sports federations should learn from BCCI: Prakash Padukone | More sports News

NAGPUR: Badminton legend Prakash Padukone feels sports federations should learn from the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) which has been able to popularise the game throughout the country.
“Instead of criticising BCCI, the sports federation should follow them to spread...

Jack Sock: Jack Sock snatches last ATP Tour Finals spot with Paris title | Tennis News

PARIS: American Jack Sock battled back from a set down to beat qualifier Filip Krajinovic 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 and win the Paris Masters title on Sunday, snatching a place at the World Tour Finals.
The 16th seed ended his Serbian opponent’s fairytale run in the French capital to break into...

Manchester City: Man City continue winning streak with victory over Arsenal | Football News

MANCHESTER (England): They may not have been at their very best but Premier League leaders Manchester City still had enough to beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and extend their win streak to 15 games.
They opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the table before...

Shalane Flanagan: Flanagan wins New York Marathon women's crown | More sports News

NEW YORK: Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman in 40 years to win the New York City Marathon, which went ahead on Sunday just five days after a deadly Manhattan truck attack that left eight people dead.
Flanagan, who not did run this year’s Boston Marathon due to a back...

Geoffrey Kamworor: Kenya's Kamworor wins New York Marathon men's crown | More sports News

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GRAF: Williams can 'absolutely' break Court's Grand Slam record: Graf | Tennis News

ZHUHAI: Tennis legend Steffi Graf said on Sunday that Serena Williams can “absolutely” break Margaret Court‘s Grand Slam singles title record if she returns to tennis.
Former world number one Serena Williams, who gave birth earlier this year, has already overtaken Graf...

virat kohli birthday: Record-breaking Virat Kohli turns 29 | Cricket News

The Indian skipper Virat Kohli turns 29 today and despite the Indian team coming up short against New Zealand in the 2nd T20I at Rajkot on Saturday, Kohli had a lot to celebrate and Indian team members ensured the loss did not take away any shine off their skipper’s birthday...

Asian Women's Boxing Championships: Sarita, Sonia enter semis of Asian boxing meet | Boxing News

HO CHI MINH CITY (Vietnam): The seasoned L Sarita Devi (64kg) along with two other pugilists advanced to the semifinals and assured themselves of medals as India enjoyed another fruitful day at the Asian Women’s Boxing Championships.
Apart from Sarita, world championships...

Asia cup: India beat China to win women's Asia Cup hockey title, qualify for 2018 World Cup | Hockey News

KAKAMIGAHARA (Japan): Goalkeeper Savita produced a stunning save in a tense shootout as India won the Asia Cup to secure qualification in next year’s hockey World Cup following a nerve-wracking win over China in the final here on Sunday.
The team broke a 13-year-old jinx when skipper...

Virat Kohli: Nobody can affect my relationship with MS Dhoni: Kohli | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Their bonding has become stronger with the passage of time and skipper Virat Kohli is proud of the fact that no external force has been able to affect his friendship with predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
“A lot of people try to plug in stories of rift between us. The best...

Shiv Kapur: Shiv Kapur clinches Panasonic Open title

NEW DELHI: Shiv Kapur clinched his first Asian Tour title in India, bagging the Panasonic Open by three strokes, after bringing home a card of four-under 68 in the fourth and final round at the Delhi Golf Club, on Sunday.
It is second Asian Tour title of the season for Kapur, who fired...

Julia Goerges: Goerges beats Vandeweghe to lift WTA Elite Trophy | Tennis News

ZHUHAI (China): German Julia Goerges tamed American CoCo Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-1 in the final of the WTA Elite Trophy to claim the biggest title of her career on Sunday.
Second seed Vandeweghe got an early break and breezed to a 5-2 lead in the opening set before the German staged a brilliant...

Vishnu Vardhan: Vardhan, Balaji win Shenzhen Challenger title | Tennis News

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Vishnu Vardhan and N Sriram Balaji won their third Challenger title of the 2017 season together when they downed Austin Krajicek and Jackson Withrow in the final of the Shenzhen event in China.
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Virat Kohli: Former stars wish Virat Kohli on his 29th birthday | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Superstar of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, turned 29 on Sunday with wishes pouring in from his teammates in the national dressing room to his countless fans across the world.
Kohli did not get the result that he wanted against New Zealand in the second T20 International on...

Ashes: Anderson claims four as England draw tour opener | Cricket News

PERTH (Australia): England pace spearhead James Anderson claimed four wickets as England’s opening Ashes tour match ended in a draw against a youthful Western Australia XI in Perth on Sunday.
Anderson finished with four for 27 as the second-string WA side reached 342 in reply to the...

jemimah rodrigues: Mumbai girl slams double ton in 50-over game | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Jemimah Rodrigues, a product of Mumbai’s field of dreams, on Sunday added to the ongoing revelry in women’s cricket in the country by slamming a 163-ball 202 in an Under-19 One-day tournament.
The 16-year-old Jemimah, who bats right-handed, was representing Mumbai in a...

Dele Alli: Injured Dele Alli out of England friendlies against Germany and Brazil | Football News

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has been ruled out of England’s friendlies against Germany and Brazil at Wembley this month after picking up a hamstring injury in the 3-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid.
Reuters | Nov 5, 2017, 17:42 IST
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Kapil Dev​: Sreesanth should back his claims of BCCI bias, feels Kapil Dev | Cricket News

BENGALURU: Former India captain Kapil Dev wants alleged match-fixer S Sreesanth to cite enough examples to back his claims of facing a rough treatment from the BCCI.
Sreesanth had been suspended for life on charges of match-fixing and has since been fighting his case in the court.

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Felipe Massa: Felipe Massa to retire from Formula One for second time | Racing News

LONDON: Brazilian driver Felipe Massa announced his retirement from Formula One at the end of the season, and for the second time, on Saturday.
The 36-year-old had been due to retire last season but was recalled by the Williams team after Valtteri Bottas left for Mercedes following the...

Achanta Sharath Kamal: Kamal-Sathiyan pair bags bronze in Belgium Open TT | More sports News

DE HAAN (Belgium): India’s Achanta Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan won a bronze medal at the prestigious 2017 Challenge Belgium Open Table Tennis tournament.
The Indian pair lost their semifinals to the second- seeded German duo of Patrick Franziska and Ricardo Walther by 2-3 margin to...

Shiv Kapur: Kapur shares Panasonic Open lead with Peterson | Golf News

NEW DELHI: Shiv Kapur, who is yet to triumph at his home course – the Delhi Golf Club -, grabbed a share of the lead at the Panasonic Open, closing the day with a stunning 25-footer for an eagle.
Minutes before he holed that massive putt, American Paul Peterson (70) chipped in from...

Aditi Ashok: Aditi Ashok wins in Abu Dhabi for her third LET title | Golf News

ABU DHABI: Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok made a triumphant return to the Ladies European Tour by clinching the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open after surviving a few anxious moments in the closing stages.
The 19-year-old sounded a warning to her competitors ahead of the Hero Indian Open,...

Ranji trophy: Spectators barred from entering Air Force ground in Palam | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Saturday barred general spectators from entering the Air Force ground, a day after an intruder drove his car onto the pitch during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
After facing a lot of embarrassment due to the...

Anjum wins bronze at Commonwealth Shooting Championships | More sports News

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Premier League: Stoke's Crouch earns share of spoils against Leicester | Football News

STOKE-ON-TRENT (United Kingdom): Former England striker Peter Crouch came off the bench to rescue a point for Stoke City in a 2-2 draw on Saturday, denying new Leicester manager Claude Puel a second consecutive win of his young managerial reign.
The 2015-16 Premier League champions are now...

New Zealand beat India by 40 runs, level series 1-1

NEW DELHI: Pacer Trent Boult took four wickets to help New Zealand beat India by 40 runs in the second T20I in Rajkot on Saturday. New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1 with the comprehensive victory.
Chasing 197-run target, India were restricted to 156/7 in 20 overs. Boult led...

Visual treat for badminton lovers at Legends Meet | Badminton News

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From Lin Dan to Lee Chong Wei, from Pullela Gopichand to Peter Gade, it was a visual treat for the badminton fans, who had come to watch the legends in action at the NSCI centre in Worli on Saturday.
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Virat Kohli: We were not good enough with the bat: Virat Kohli | Cricket News

RAJKOT: India captain Virat Kohli praised New Zealand for their impressive effort but also admitted that his batsmen “were not good enough” on the day as they lost the second T20 International by 40 runs.
“Eventually, we were not good enough with the bat. When you are...

EPL: Cook scores late as Bournemouth stun Newcastle | Football News

LONDON: Leicester City extended their unbeaten run on Saturday with a draw at Stoke while struggling West Brom’s winless run stretched to nine league matches against 10-man Huddersfield, cranking up the pressure on manager Tony Pulis.
With five of the top six sides not in action...

If selectors call, I will advise them to pick Devindar instead: Yuvraj Walmiki | Hockey News

MUMBAI: Yuvraj Walmiki has indeed tackled many a formidable opponent on the turf during his heyday with the Indian national hockey team. Yet, adversity perhaps ranks as his most formidable opponent of them all.
The world has known electricity for more than a century; Yuvraj’s modest...

Messi: 'Monstrous' Messi to enter Barcelona's 600 club | Football News

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi will celebrate his 600th start for Barcelona on Saturday in what his manager Ernesto Valverde hails as “a monstrous” achievement.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner becomes only the third player to reach the milestone for the Catalan club after...

Wozniacki: Love-all as Caroline Wozniacki announces engagement | Off the field News

LOS ANGELES: World number three Caroline Wozniacki announced her engagement to American basketball player David Lee on Friday.
The Danish star, who won the season-ending WTA Finals last weekend, posted a picture of her diamond engagement ring on Twitter alongside a caption which read:...

Djokovic: Djokovic only played 'with left hand' since injury: Forget | Tennis News

PARIS: Former world number one Novak Djokovic has only played twice since ending his season in July, “with his left hand”, according to Paris Masters director Guy Forget.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion has been struggling with an elbow injury and will drop out of the...

Mayank Agarwal: Just wanted to go for runs, wasn't aiming for 300, says Mayank Agarwal | Cricket News

BENGALURU: Mayank Agarwal would not have minded had time stood still sometime after the sun began its descent over Pune on Friday.
Needing two runs to complete a maiden triple century, the top-order batsman had scampered through to join a select group to achieve that mark. No sooner had he...

Narain Karthikeyan: Coimbatore's racing culture helped me grow, says Narain Karthikeyan | Racing News

Narain Karthikeyan put India on the world motorsport map by becoming the first from the nation to drive a Formula 1 car back in 2005. The 40-year-old Coimbatore-based driver has since been the trailblazer for the sport and inspired many to take up racing as a profession.
In a chat with...

Kari Motor Speedway: One of the best maintained tracks in India | Racing News

Motorsports and Coimbatore are synonymous. For every national level racing tournament, the city is invariably one of the pit-stops. And it has a lot to do with the superbly maintained Kari Motor Speedway (KMS), which hosts the events that take place in the city. The fact that the city...

​Mary Kom: Mary Kom in semis of Asian Boxing Championships | Boxing News

HO CHI MINH CITY (Vietnam): The celebrated MC Mary Kom led the charge by assuring herself of a sixth medal at the Asian women’s Boxing Championships as three Indians entered the semi-finals of the continental showpiece on Saturday.
Advancing to the medal round, along with Mary Kom,...

PV Sindhu: PV Sindhu slams airline ground-staff for rude behaviour | Off the field News

NEW DELHI: Ace shuttler PV Sindhu took to Twitter to express her anger over the ‘rude’ behaviour of an airline ground staff over her kit bag when she was flying to Mumbai on Saturday.
In a series of tweets, the Olympic silver medallist claimed that Ajeetesh, who as per her...

AIFF 'reminded' by FIFA over outside interference | Football News

ZURICH: India’s football federation (AIFF) has been reminded by FIFA that it cannot be influenced by legal or political inference from inside the country, the global soccer body said.
The warning came after a Delhi High Court ruling on Tuesday annulled the AIFF’s most recent...

Dhawal Kulkarni: Ranji Trophy: Mumbai beat Odisha for first win of season | Cricket News

BHUBANESHWAR: Mumbai registered its first win of the season, thrashing Odisha by 120 runs in a Ranji Trophy Group ‘C’ match at KIIT Stadium on Saturday.
Resuming at the overnight 93 for 4, Odisha capitulated in less than two sessions as Akash Parkar and Dhawal Kulkarni finished...

Kidambi Srikanth: Indians have progressed but China will be back, feels Lin Dan | Badminton News

MUMBAI: Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan feels that Indian badminton has progressed remarkably in the recent years but the Chinese will be back to dominate the shuttle sport in the coming years.
“In India, you see players like Saina and Srikanth, they have progressed very well. The...

Sonia, Neeraj in quarters of Asian Boxing Championships | Boxing News

HO CHI MINH CITY (Vietnam): World Championship silver-medalist Sonia Lather and debutant Neeraj advanced to the quarter-finals on a mixed day for India at the Asian Boxing Championships on Friday.
Lather (57kg), who is a former silver-medalist at this event, and Neeraj (51kg) won their...

Ashok Dinda: Ranji Trophy: Himachal fight back in 2nd innings after Dinda's five-for | Cricket News

KOLKATA: Himachal Pradesh staged a brilliant fightback following-on after Ashok Dinda grabbed a five-for in a superb pace bowling display along side Mohammed Shami before the visitors reduced the deficit to six runs against Bengal in a Ranji Trophy Group D match on Friday.
In reply to...

Ashes: England's Stoneman looking forward to Australian taunts | Cricket News

England opener Mark Stoneman is looking forward to a verbal barrage from Australia during the Ashes series in which he hopes to nail down his spot in the Test side, the batsman has said.
England have struggled to find a regular opening partner for Alastair Cook in recent years but Stoneman...

Governor hails achievements of shuttlers Srikanth, Prannoy | Badminton News

HYDERABAD: Complimenting shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy on their achievements, Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ESL Narasimhan wished that they improve their world rankings further.
Srikanth, now ranked World No. 2 in the BWF rankings, and Prannoy, ranked 11, met the...

Rafael Nadal: Injured Rafael Nadal pulls out of Paris Masters | Tennis News

PARIS: World number one Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Paris Masters on Friday before his quarter-final with a knee injury.
The Spaniard, who had his right knee strapped during his third-round win on Thursday, said he wanted to try and be ready to face Filip Krajinovic in the last eight...

Ranji trophy: Security breach during Delhi-UP Ranji Trophy game at Air Force ground in Palam | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: International cricketers Gautam Gambhir, Ishant Sharma, Rishabh Pant and their Delhi teammates survived a major security scare on Friday evening during their Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh, as a youngster drove his car on to the pitch at the Palam Grounds here when the...

Shivnarine Chanderpaul: Chanderpaul, 43, signs new Lancashire deal | Cricket News

MANCHESTER (England): Former West Indies captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul has signed a new contract with Lancashire at the age of 43, the club said on Friday.
The Guyanese left-hander, struck 819 runs at an average of over 50 in last year’s County Championship, including three...

Satnam Singh: UBA signs hoopster Satnam Singh | More sports News

MUMBAI: Satnam Singh has become the first Indian player to be signed by the United Basketball Alliance for its season 5.
AC Green, Director of Sport at the UBA of India, has announced the signing of Satnam, who two years ago became the first Indian national to be drafted into the NBA...

David Unsworth: Beating Watford crucial for Everton, says Unsworth | Football News

David Unsworth has so far been unable to halt Everton‘s slide since stepping in as interim manager late last month but hopes that Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Watford will mark a turning point in what has been a woeful season so far.
Everton, who have lost five...

Mayank Agarwal: Ranji Trophy: Agarwal's triple ton lights up Karnataka's chances against Maharashtra | Cricket News

PUNE: Karnataka batsman Mayank Agarwal‘s maiden first class triple century was the lone highlight of the third day’s action of the Ranji Trophy round four as the tourists found them in a commanding position against Maharashtra on Friday.
Agarwal, who was unbeaten on 219 on...

Sreesanth: Banned Sreesanth to approach Supreme Court | Cricket News

BENGALURU: Tainted former India cricketer S Sreesanth said he would approach the Supreme Court in a last ditch effort to lift the life ban imposed on him by the BCCI following allegations of spot-fixing during an IPL match in 2013.
“That is the only option left with me, to approach...

Sachin Tendulkar: Tendulkar asks woman pillion rider to wear helmet | Off the field News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar had a word of advice to a woman riding pillion on a motorcycle in the capital city, asking her to wear a helmet.
In a video uploaded by the star on his Facebook page, which has gone viral, Tendulkar is seen asking the young couple to make...

Let's 'crack open' England batsmen: Josh Hazlewood | Cricket News

SYDNEY: Josh Hazlewood has urged fellow quick Nathan Coulter-Nile to “crack open” England’s batsmen when he bowls against the visitors in their opening tour match in Perth this weekend.
Former Test tearaway Mitchell Johnson may have knocked back the chance to reacquaint...

UFC: UFC 217: Georges St-Pierre returns for middleweight title bout vs Michael Bisping | More sports News

Ultimate Fighting championship (UFC) will be hosting its tenth pay-per-view card of the year coming Saturday with Georges St-Pierre, regarded by many as the greatest MMA fighter of all time, making his return to the Octagon after a hiatus of over four years and will headline UFC 217 going...

Bayern plot more Dortmund woe as Lewandowski returns | Football News

BERLIN: Robert Lewandowski is set to return to action for Bayern Munich this weekend as they look to score an important victory over troubled title rivals Borussia Dortmund.
The Polish star missed Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Celtic with a back problem, but is expected to...

2018 will be a banner year for women's tennis: Chris Evert | Tennis News

Up close, Chris Evert looks smaller than she does on television. Even in the skyscraper heels. But when the 18-time Grand Slam champion settles down to call on the game she once dominated, her wise and sometimes wicked persona takes over, the rather slight, but fit physique growing in...

2017 is year of Srikanth, he looks unstoppable: Sai Praneeth | Badminton News

NAGPUR: The dream run of Kidambi Srikanth has earned him the respect of everyone including his fellow players. One of his regular practice partners, B Sai Praneeth on Thursday declared that this year belonged completely to Srikanth and that he is virtually looking unstoppable...

Premier League: Chelsea, United battle to stay in touch with runaway City | Football News

LONDON: Chelsea and Manchester United go head to head this weekend in a match neither club dare lose as Manchester City entertain Arsenal eyeing a chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola’s unbeaten City are smashing records with impunity and are...

Steve Smith: Steve Smith fumes over 'mates pick' claims | Cricket News

SYDNEY: Australia skipper Steve Smith on Friday rubbished claims he favours his “mates” as selection looms for the highly anticipated Ashes Test series with England.
Smith is not part of Australia’s three-man selection panel, but he has been assailed by former players who...

Nanjappa, Mittal win gold medals at Commonwealth shooting | More sports News

GOLD COAST (Australia): India took their gold medal count to five at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships with Prakash Nanjappa and double trap shooter Ankur Mittal clinching top honours in their respective events, on Friday.
Nanjappa led an Indian clean-sweep at the men’s 50m...

2nd T20I: India look to wrap up series, New Zealand aim fightback | Cricket News

RAJKOT: India are poised for their third T20 International series triumph in five years but would be wary of a strong fightback from the usually plucky New Zealand when the two sides clash in the second game of the three-match series here on Saturday.
The comprehensive 53-run victory in...

IAAF to introduce world rankings in 2018 | More sports News

LONDON: Athletics is to introduce a world rankings system in 2018 as part of a widespread effort to bring some sense and shape to its currently nebulous calendar, and continue to move away from the sport’s scandal-hit past.
The introduction of the rankings in partnership with All...

National Badminton Championships​: Sourabh Verma pulls out of National Badminton Championships | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: Recovering from an ankle injury, defending champion Sourabh Verma has decided to pull out of the Senior National championships to regain his match fitness for the upcoming tournaments.
The 24-year-old, who last participated at the Japan Open Superseries in September, had...

You don't expect an easy ride against Australia: Joe Root | Cricket News

PERTH (Australia): Captain Joe Root on Friday urged England to show “character” under an expected Ashes barrage in Australia as he dismissed comparisons with the horror tour of 2013.
Root said England were “completely different” from the team thrashed 5-0 on their...

Adam Gilchrist: Don't undervalue MS Dhoni's experience: Adam Gilchrist | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team benefits more than it knows from Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s presence, feels Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, who says the former Indian captain’s experience should not be undervalued.
“I think they (Indian team) probably benefit more than...

Chinese Super League: Tevez sheds bulk in bid to win over Chinese critics | Football News

SHANGHAI: Carlos Tevez has lost several kilos in weight and wants to prove himself to sceptical Chinese fans who have booed him and labelled him “very homesick boy”, his club Shanghai Shenhua said on Thursday.
The former Argentina international has endured a turbulent 10 months...

Usain Bolt: We may never see another Usain Bolt ever again: Michael Johnson | More sports News

NEW DELHI: South African Wayde van Niekerk may be the next big thing in world athletics but he will never ever be able to match the aura of Usain Bolt, feels legendary American sprinter Michael Johnson.
Van Niekerk is the current World and Olympic champion in the 400m and many feel that...

Paris Masters: Del Potro closes in on Tour Finals | Tennis News

PARIS: Juan Martin del Potro closed in on a World Tour Finals place by beating Robin Haase 7-5, 6-4 in the Paris Masters last 16 on Thursday.
The former US Open champion can take the eighth and final qualification spot for London from Pablo Carreno Busta if he reaches the semi-finals at...

gagan narang: Had to dig in deep to win silver: Gagan Narang | More sports News

CHENNAI: Gagan Narang brought all his experience to the fore to win silver in the men’s 50m rifle prone event of the Commonwealth Shooting Championships at the Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday. The London Olympics bronze medallist accrued 617.6 points after 60 shots in the...

Cheteshwar Pujara records 12th first-class double century - most by Indian batsman | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara marked his return to form in style, peeling off yet another double-century – 12th of his first-class career on Thursday. In the process, the Saurashtra batsman also surpassed Vijay Merchant as the Indian batsman with most number of...

Argentina have quality forwards but not defenders: Matthaus | Football News

NEW DELHI: Argentina have Lionel Messi leading a pack of quality forwards but absence of good defenders and a top-notch goalkeeper could hurt their chances severely next year in Russia, observed World Cup winning former German captain Lothar Matthaus.
Matthaus, who led Germany to 1990...

Abraham among uncapped trio in England squad | Football News

LONDON: Swansea City striker Tammy Abraham was one of three uncapped players named in a youthful England squad on Thursday for their forthcoming friendly matches against Germany and Brazil.
Abraham, who is on loan at Swansea, received his first call-up along with his Chelsea club-mate...

Zimbabwe vs West Indies: West Indies win series vs Zimbabwe after drawn 2nd Test | Cricket News

BULAWAYO: Zimbabwe‘s Regis Chakabva and captain Graeme Cremer put on an unbeaten eighth wicket stand of 91 to secure a draw in the second and final Test against West Indies at the Queens Sports Club on Thursday.
The pair came together when Zimbabwe were teetering with a second...

Chelsea will forget me, says Man United's Mourinho | Football News

MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho says nobody will remember he was ever Chelsea manager in five years’ time despite the success he brought to the club.
The Manchester United manager takes his team to Stamford Bridge on Sunday to face the club where he had two spells as manager between 2004...

Novak Djokovic to drop out of world's top 10 | Tennis News

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic will drop out of the world’s top 10 for the first time in more than a decade next week.
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PARIS: Serbia‘s Novak Djokovic will drop out of the world’s top 10 for the...

Is Spanish clubs' golden era in Europe coming to an end? | Football News

BARCELONA: Spanish teams have ruled with an iron fist in Europe for the last few years but a disappointing round of results in the Champions League has left the media wondering if this dominant era might be grinding to a halt.
Spain has provided the winner of the Champions League each year...

Amjyot Singh: Amjyot in NBA G-League final roster, all set to play for OKC Blue | More sports News

NAGPUR: National Basketball Association (NBA) aspirant Amjyot Singh took a step closer to realize his dream of making it to the World’s best basketball league in the US on Wednesday.
A week after he was drafted by the Oklahoma City (OKC) Blue—NBA development league affiliate of...

Senior Badminton Nationals: Top stars eye honour in Badminton Nationals | Badminton News

NAGPUR: The 82nd Senior National Badminton Championship will mark the much-needed revival of the country’s premier domestic tournament with the participation of all the top stars including Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth and unprecedented increase in prize money.
Till...

Alli scores twice as Tottenham sink Real Madrid | Football News

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Champions League holders Real Madrid suffered one of their worst European defeats as Dele Alli scored twice in Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 victory at Wembley on Wednesday to put the London club into the last 16.
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Liverpool beats Maribor 3-0, tops Champions League group | Football News

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool cut loose after halftime to beat Maribor 3-0 and take a one-point lead in Group E of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Mohamed Salah and Emre Can scored either side of James Milner’s missed penalty before a late third by Daniel Sturridge, as Liverpool followed...

Ashish Nehra: Troubled body aside, Ashish Nehra's sturdy resolve rare to match | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: On a chilly winter morning in Nadaun – a small town in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh – Delhi were scheduled to take on Punjab in a Group A match of the 2014 Vijay Hazare Trophy. It was an instant crowd-puller, for it was the first time a List A game was...

Dortmund heading out of Champions League after APOEL draw | Football News

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund managed only a frustrating 1-1 draw at home against APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League on Wednesday to see their hopes of a knockout spot all but evaporate with two matches left in Group H.
Raphael Guerreiro put them ahead in the 29th and the Germans, 2013...

Aguero breaks Man City record in thrilling win at Napoli | Football News

Manchester City‘s all-conquering season reached new peaks as Sergio Aguero became the club’s all-time top scorer with a decisive goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory at Napoli that secured their place in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.
The Argentine struck his historic...

women's 2017 asia cup: Asia Cup Hockey: Indian women into semi-finals with 7-1 rout of Kazakhstan | Hockey News

The Indian women’s team continued its march into the semi-finals of the 2017 Asia Cup, beating Kazakhstan 7-1 to utterly dominate their quarter-final fixture in Kakamgigahara, Japan on Thursday.
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Ashish Nehra: I am not leaving with selectors' permission: Nehra | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Veteran Ashish Nehra has mounted a stinging counter-attack on chief selector MSK Prasad for his comments on the seamer’s retirement, saying he started playing without the selectors‘ permission and is leaving it likewise.
Nehra walked into cricketing sunset on...

Narang wins silver in Commonwealth Shooting Championships | More sports News

GOLD COAST: Ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang made a stunning comeback to secure the silver medal in the 50m rifle prone event of the Commonwealth Shooting Championship here today.
Annu Raj Singh, who also made a comeback in the Indian team, had a good outing as she cruised her way to win...

Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli’s walkie-talkie usage during India-New Zealand T20I within ICC parameters | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: During the first Twenty20 international between India and New Zealand at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Wednesday, television cameras showed Virat Kohli, sitting in the team dugout, speaking on a walkie-talkie. Immediately, social media became abuzz about the legality of what was...

Kidambi Srikanth: Record-setting Kidambi Srikanth rises to No 2 in BWF rankings | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: Kidambi Srikanth has risen two places to a career-high No 2 in the latest BWF men’s singles ratings, further underlining how potent a force he has become in world badminton. The 24-year-old shuttler’s prolific form in 2017, during which he has claimed an Indian...

'Not just another Olympian, Sandra can be an Olympic winner' | More sports News

PALA: TP Ouseph, the renowned jumps coach, and former national coach is on cloud nine. In a coaching career spanning 40 years, Ouseph has coached world medallist and Olympians Anju Bobby George (long jump), Bobby Aloysius (high jump), Jincy Philips (triple jump) and international and...

BCCI: Wide Gap: Manipur bowl 94 wides, Nagaland 42 at BCCI meet | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: An astounding 136 wide balls were bowled during a BCCI U-19 women’s one-day match between Nagaland and Manipur being played at Dhanbad on Wednesday.
The match, which is a part of the inaugural NE-Bihar U-19 one-day competition being organised by the cricket board, saw...

Praful Patel: FIFA awaiting official communication from AIFF on Praful Patel issue | Football News

NEW DELHI: World football body FIFA on Wednesday said it was awaiting an official communication regarding the setting aside of the election of All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel.
“FIFA is awaiting an official communication from the AIFF concerning the said...

Ranji trophy: Prithvi Shaw slams ton as Mumbai make 264/6 vs Odisha | Cricket News

BHUBANESHWAR: In-form teenage opener Prithvi Shaw slammed his fourth century in five first-class matches to help Mumbai reach 264 for 6 against Odisha at stumps on day one of their Ranji Trophy Group C match here on Wednesday.
The 17-year old, who has been talked of highly ever since he...

India vs New Zealand: Nehra one of the smartest cricketers I have played with: Kohli | Cricket News

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India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the retiring Ashish Nehra as “one of the smartest cricketers” he has ever played with.
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Pooja Ghatkar dedicates gold medal to her mother | More sports News

CHENNAI: Pooja Ghatkar brought her ‘A’ game to the fore as she won gold in the 10m Air Rifle event of the Commonwealth Shooting Championship in Brisbane on Wednesday. The Maharashtra shooter shot 415.3 in the qualifying rounds and made the final in the fourth spot. The final...

Heena Sidhu peaking at right time ahead of CWG 2018: Anjali Bhagwat | More sports News

KOLKATA: Former world number one Anjali Bhagwat on Wednesday said pistol shooter Heena Sidhu is peaking at the right the time ahead of the next year’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.
The two-time Olympian Heena clinched the women’s air pistol at the Commonwealth...

Ashish Nehra: 1st T20I: For a day, playing end named after retiring Ashish Nehra | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Paying a tribute to the retiring Ashish Nehra, the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Wednesday named one of the playing ends at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium after the veteran seamer.
Nehra is set to become only the second bowler in international cricket, after England...

Rafael Nadal seals year-end No.1 ranking for 4th time | Tennis News

PARIS: Rafael Nadal secured the year-end world number one ranking with a 7-5, 6-3 second-round victory over South Korean Hyeon Chung at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
The 16-time Grand Slam champion is the oldest man to finish a season at the top of the rankings at the age of 31, after a...

Sourav Ganguly writing book on mind games | Off the field News

KOLKATA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is penning a book on mind games in sport even as he considers authoring books nightmarish, something which has also discouraged him from writing his autobiography.
“To sit and write, dictate someone, then correct it and make sure...

India vs New Zealand: 1st T20I: India canter to 53-run win, break New Zealand jinx to take 1-0 lead | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India finally tasted success against the team that has been their Achilles heel for long in the format when they outplayed butter-fingered New Zealand by 53 runs in the first Twenty20 International here on Wednesday.
At the end of the lopsided game that was also veteran seamer...

Ashish Nehra: My body will be at peace now: Ashish Nehra | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Having endured much pain in his 18-year-long injury-littered yet successful career, Ashish Nehra says his body will be at peace as he bid adieu to international career on Wednesday.
“I will miss all this. That’s what you train for. One thing which will definitely be...

Champions League: Kurzawa bags hat-trick as PSG blow away Anderlecht | Football News

PARIS: Left-back Layvin Kurzawa was an unlikely hat-trick hero as Paris Saint-Germain destroyed Anderlecht 5-0 on Tuesday and sealed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games to spare.
Marco Verratti and Neymar had scored brilliant first-half goals for the...

Praful Patel: Delhi HC halts Praful Patel's run as AIFF president | Football News

NEW DELHI: Just two days after the successful hosting of the U-17 World Cup, All India Football Federation president Praful Patel – getting a lot of praise from all quarters – got a rude jolt on Tuesday.
The Delhi HC set aside his election as the AIFF president while calling...

Champions League: Bayern Munich edge Celtic to reach last 16 | Football News

GLASGOW: Javi Martinez grabbed a late winner as Bayern Munich booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League for the 10th successive season on Tuesday with a 2-1 Group B win over Celtic in Glasgow.
The German champions took advantage of a Halloween horror show in the Celtic...

Champions League: Atletico facing early exit after Qarabag draw | Football News

MADRID: Atletico Madrid were left staring an embarrassing early Champions League exit in the face after being held 1-1 at home by 10-man Azerbaijani champions Qarabag on Tuesday.
The 2014 and 2016 finalists now need to beat Roma and Chelsea in their last two Group C games and hope other...

Kidambi ​Srikanth: New champs good for the game: Kidambi Srikanth | Badminton News

HYDERABAD: Kidambi Srikanth, who arrived to a grand welcome on Tuesday after winning back-to-back titles, said that he was very pleased to see HS Prannoy play so aggressively in the semifinals of the French Open. Srikanth shared his thoughts on his friends and opponents in the world of...

Asian Tour: For young Sandhu, it's about attitude and an old putter | Golf News

NEW DELHI: Last month, Ajeetesh Sandhu spent his birthday unlike any normal 29-year-old – he slept. But not every normal 29-year-old has his special day sandwiched between two golfing triumphs on different Tours.
“I think I crossed midnight in the middle of the flight to Japan,...

National Wrestling Championships: Geeta Phogat eager to revive career | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Geeta Phogat, the face of Indian women’s wrestling, is set for a competitive return to the mat after a hiatus of a year-and-a half. Geeta, the original ‘Dan gal’ girl, has confirmed her participation in next month’s Senior National Wrestling Championships...

Dutee Chand: Dutee's Almaty dash will not be ratified as national record | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Sprinter Dutee Chand, long jumper Ankit Sharma and men’s 4X100m relay team’s eye-catching performances at the 2016 Rio Olympics qualifiers in Almaty, Kazakhstan will not find a mention in the record books of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
The AFI has...

Rupesh, Kothari settle for bronze at WBL Billiards Meet | More sports News

LEEDS: India’s Rupesh Shah and Sourav Kothari settled for bronze medals at the WBL Billiards (Long up) Championship.
Rupesh lost his semi-final to David Causier of England, where he fell short by 47 points to settled for third place. Causier won 1250-1203.
In second semi-final,...

Olympics: Winter Olympics: Flame arrives in South Korea for 2018 Games | More sports News

INCHEON: The Olympic flame arrived in South Korea on Wednesday, 100 days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games.
South Korean Olympic gold-winning figure skater Kim Yu-Na and the country’s sports minister carried the flame, in a white security lamp, down...

india v sri lanka: Sri Lanka handed Mathews boost ahead of India tour | Cricket News

COLOMBO: All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been declared fit and available for Sri Lanka‘s tour of India later this month as the islanders strive to end their limited-overs woes against their formidable neighbours.
Former captain Mathews missed the two-Test series against Pakistan in...

Commonwealth shooting championships: Gold for Pooja Ghatkar; clean sweep by men shooters at Commonwealth Shooting Championships | More sports News

NEW DELHI: After shooter Heena Sidhu‘s gold medal winning effort in women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships on Tuesday, Indian shooters registered a 1-2-3 finish in the men’s 10m Air Pistol with Shahzar Rizvi claiming gold ahead of Omkar...

WWE India tour: WWE India tour: Full Match card for December 8; Jinder Mahal to defend title against Kevin Owens | WWE News

NEW DELHI: The match card for 8th December (Friday) WWE India tour has been revealed and in the main event WWE Champion Jinder Mahal will defend his title against Kevin Owens at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The other big attraction will be Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman.
RAW Tag Team...

Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Witchcraft helped us win against Pakistan: Dinesh Chandimal | Cricket News

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s surprise two-match Test cricket win against Pakistan this month was down to witchcraft, captain Dinesh Chandimal said Tuesday, drawing mockery on social media.
Chandimal told reporters he had received a special blessing from a meyni, or sorcerer, ahead of the...

Days of Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei dominating are over

HYDERABAD: In the best form of his life after winning four Super Series titles in five months, star India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth said that the days of domination of Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei are over and the tournaments are more wide open than ever.
Srikanth, who became the first Indian...

Countering dew: Kuldeep Yadav bowls with wet ball at nets | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Anticipating that gripping the ball may prove to be a stiff challenge because of dew, chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav was seen practising with the wet ball on the eve of the Twenty20 series-opener against New Zealand.
Dew has always been prevalent whenever Indian teams play at...

Virender Sehwag: Tough one-day culture sets Delhi cricket apart, says Virender Sehwag | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Delhi has a penchant for producing mentally hardened players and former India opener Virender Sehwag attributed this to a tough club level one-day cricket, played day in and out, through a long summer.
The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) named Gate 2 of the Feroz Shah...

Praful Patel: Delhi HC sets aside election of Praful Patel as AIFF president | Football News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside the election of Praful Patel, who was last year elected as the president of All India Football Federation (AIFF) for a four-year term, his third successive tenure.
The court set aside the elections saying they were held without following...

I am comfortable batting at any position: Shreyas Iyer | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Uncapped Shreyas Iyer is comfortable batting at any position and said scoring a century against South Africa A in a tournament final earlier this year has been satisfying.
Iyer, who is part of the 16-member Indian squad for the T20I series against New Zealand starting Wednesday,...

Munro describes Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah are best new ball bowlers | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s dashing batsman Colin Munro called the Indian pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah the “best” new ball bowlers in the sub-continental conditions.
Munro was in a great form in the series-deciding third and final ODI against India,...

Bangladesh to probe South Africa debacle | Cricket News

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it would launch an investigation into its humiliating drubbing during a recent tour of South Africa in one of its worst performances on record.
Bangladesh lost every match in all three formats, with David Miller smashing the fastest...

AIFF to wait for detailed judgement before mulling action | Football News

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said it will wait for the detailed judgement to decide its future course of action after its president Praful Patel‘s election last year was set aside by the Delhi High Court for not following the National Sports Code.
The HC...

Kohli is a superstar, Indian bowling best ever: Vikram Rathour | Cricket News

KOLKATA: The immense desire to succeed coupled with his hard work has been crucial in the rise of India skipper Virat Kohli as a cricketing superstar, reckons former national selector Vikram Rathour.
“He’s a great player. He has been extremely hungry and hardworking and I think...

Virender Sehwag: DDCA messes up facts while honouring Sehwag | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday committed a huge blunder while dedicating the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium‘s one of the gate to former India opener Virender Sehwag.
The gate contained a cut-out of Sehwag, with the line “Legends are...

Tiger Woods: Tiger Woods announces return to action in November | Golf News

LOS ANGELES: Tiger Woods will make his latest return from long-term injury at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas next month, the former world number one confirmed on Monday.
The 14-time major champion has not played since February after a recurrence of back problems which forced him...

Premier League: Hendrick strikes to give Burnley rare home joy | Football News

BURNLEY: Irish international Jeff Hendrick‘s second-half goal gave Burnley only their second home win of the season on Monday, edging Newcastle United 1-0 in their Premier League clash.
The 25-year-old’s goal lifted Burnley up to the heady heights of seventh, but may have...

Ashish Nehra: Lord's, Durban, Colombo, Mohali: A reminder of Ashish Nehra's potency | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Ahead of his final international match in a career that began in 1999, here’s a look at some of Nehra’s best performances for India in limited-overs matches.
2/16 v New Zealand, Auckland, 2002

In a seven-match series ahead of the 2003 World Cup, India ended up...

Ashes: Pick and stick with Ashes 'keeper: Adam Gilchrist | Cricket News

SYDNEY: Wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist has called on Australian selectors to pick and stick when they decide who will be behind the stumps for the upcoming Ashes series.
Three players are seen as being in the mix to take the gloves — and also provide middle-order batting...

Ex-cricketers to appoint selection panel going forward | Cricket News

MUMBAI: India’s next panel of national selectors may be appointed though a process similar to the one used to find the national coach. In an attempt to remove interference from board office-bearers, the Committee of Administrators (CoA), in its meeting on Oct 27, decided to make a...

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Young Lions offer hope of brighter future for England | Football News

LONDON: At a time when England have been pilloried by their own fans after a laboured World Cup qualifying campaign, the country’s promising prodigies offer hope of a brighter future.
England’s starlets enjoyed a 5-2 win over Spain in the Under-17 World Cup final in Kolkata on...

Heena Sidhu clinches gold at Commonwealth Shooting Championships | More sports News

Shooter Heena Sidhu continued her terrific form this year winning gold in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships, Brisbane on Tuesday. She scored 240.8 in the final to beat Australian Elena Galiabovitch, who shot 238.2 to settle for silver. Bronze...

Farah: Mo Farah splits with long-time coach Salazar | More sports News

LONDON: British long-distance running star Mo Farah will no longer work with long-time coach Alberto Salazar but has denied the split is related to doping allegations surrounding the Oregon-based guru, it was reported on Monday.
In an interview with The Sun newspaper, Farah, the four-time...

Champions League: Pochettino, Zidane take contrasting roads to the top | Football News

LONDON: When Tottenham clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League at Wembley on Wednesday, the glamour tie will provide the backdrop for a fascinating touchline duel between Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane.
Tottenham boss Pochettino and Madrid coach Zidane are both highly...

The Undertaker: The Undertaker return confirmed for RAW's 25th anniversary | WWE News

NEW DELHI: The wait is over. For the 25th edition of Monday Night Raw, the WWE.com, in a release, stated that The Undertaker will be making his first scheduled appearance on live television, the first time since taking a loss at the hands of Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 33. January 22,...

Olympics: North Korea attack fears an 'exaggeration', says Games chief | More sports News

PYEONGCHANG: With little more than 100 days to go before the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, chief organiser Lee Hee-Beom has dismissed fears of a potential attack by the nuclear-armed North as an “exaggeration”.
Several countries have expressed concerns about the...

India v New Zealand​: Spotlight on Nehra, India look to turn tables in T20s against New Zealand | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Ashish Nehra running into bowl one last time at a place where it all began will form the sub-plot as India aim to better their abysmal T20 record against New Zealand in the three-match series starting on Wednesday.
The opening match at the Feroz Shah Kotla will be Nehra’s...

Mithali Raj: Mithali Raj rises to top spot in ICC batswomen ranking | Cricket News

DUBAI: India captain Mithali Raj on Monday moved up one place to occupy the number one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batswomen.
Ellyse Perry of Australia and Amy Satterthwaite of New Zealand also jumped one place each to be at second and third spots while Meg Lanning of Australia...

ATP rankings: Rafael Nadal targets end of year summit, Lucas Pouille in Top 20 | Tennis News

PARIS: Lucas Pouille climbed into the ATP Top 20 on the back of his weekend success in Vienna as Rafael Nadal targets the end of year number one spot.
Pouille was the biggest mover in the latest rankings released Monday with the Frenchman up seven places into 18th after his 6-1, 6-4 defeat...

Champions League: Kane could face Real, says Spurs boss Pochettino | Football News

LONDON: Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful Harry Kane will be fit for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid after he missed the 1-0 defeat at Manchester United.
Kane, who has scored 13 goals for Spurs this season, was expected to be a doubt for the game at...

MV Sridhar: Former BCCI GM MV Sridhar passes away | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Hyderabad captain MV Sridhar, who recently resigned as BCCI‘s general manager of cricket operations, passed away in Hyderabad on Monday morning.
Sridhar, 51, suffered a massive stroke at his home, and was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. He is survived by...

Champions League: Bayern star Lewandowski to miss Celtic clash | Football News

BERLIN: Celtic were handed a boost ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League match at home to Bayern Munich as the Germans’ star striker Robert Lewandowski was ruled out by injury.
The 29-year-old hot-shot injured his left thigh in the first half of Bayern’s 2-0 win over RB...

fazila khatun: Close shave at SAI: Arrow pierces neck of 14-year-old archer | More sports News

KOLKATA: A 14-year-old archer from Sports Authority of India (Bolpur) had a close shave after an arrow pierced through the right side of her neck during a practice session this morning.
Terming it “accidental”, SAI regional director MS Goindi said the arrow pierced through the...

manoj kumar: Manoj strikes gold, Shiva settles for silver at National Boxing Championship | Boxing News

VISAKHAPATNAM: Manoj Kumar claimed his second successive National Championships’ gold but Shiva Thapa settled for a silver on an eventful day of summit clashes in the premier domestic boxing event on Monday.
Manoj (69kg), competing for the Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), got...

BCCI draft constitution submitted in Supreme Court | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: A draft constitution of the BCCI was submitted in the Supreme Court in a sealed cover on Monday, incorporating suggestions of the Justice RM Lodha panel on reforms in the cash-rich cricket body.
Also, the apex court, which had summoned BCCI office-bearers CK Khanna, Amitabh...

Rafael Nadal: Nadal prepares to quietly seal number one status | Tennis News

PARIS: Rafael Nadal said on Monday that he is ready to consolidate his year-end number one ATP ranking by winning his opening match at the Paris Masters.
But the 31-year-old Spaniard – who is also trying to balance the delicate political situation in his native country with his...

Zimbabwe v West Indies: 2nd Test: Cremer strikes late as West Indies close on 78-1 | Cricket News

BULAWAYO (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe legspinner Graeme Cremer struck late on day two to end a turgid opening stand and keep the West Indies in check in the second Test at Queens Sports Club on Monday.
A grinding partnership of 76 in 46 overs between Kraigg Brathwaite and Kieran Powell had given...

All India Football Federation: West Bengal to lease land for football centre to AIFF for Rs 1 | Football News

KOLKATA: The West Bengal cabinet on Monday decided to provide a 15 acre land to the All India Football Federation on lease for Rs 1 to help set up the National Centre of Excellence.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had promised AIFF president Praful Patel to provide the land during a...

Lukaku should be 'untouchable', says Mourinho | Football News

MANCHESTER (United Kingdom): Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku should be “untouchable” after questioning his treatment by Manchester United‘s fans for the second time in three days.
Lukaku made a lightning start to his United career, scoring 11 goals in his first 10 games...

Premier League: Vardy gives Puel perfect start as Leicester boss | Football News

LONDON: Jamie Vardy gave Claude Puel the perfect start to his Leicester City reign on Sunday as the former Premier league champions returned to their counter-attacking best, brushing aside managerless Everton 2-0.
In a throwback to their 2015-16 title-winning season, Leicester caused...

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Predator Rhian Brewster, the 'pride' of Young Lions | Football News

KOLKATA: As Rhian Brewster was trying to make his way through the mixed zone to the team bus after the match at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, the joy of being a world champion was writ large on his face.
“How about uncorking the bubbly?” Someone asked him. The 17-year-old...

Muguruza, Stephens to contest Brisbane International | Tennis News

BRISBANE: Grand Slam champions Garbine Muguruza and Sloane Stephens have been confirmed to play the Brisbane International in January, organisers said Monday.
Wimbledon winner and world No. 2 Muguruza and this year’s US Open champion Stephens will join defending champion Karolina...

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: FIFA U-17 WC: What does the future hold? | Football News

Rhian Brewster, with seven goals, and Abel Ruiz, who has scored six, have been in top form for England and Spain respectively in the U-17 World Cup. Reports say Brewster’s club Liverpool will offer him a lucrative contract when he turns 18 next year even as Ruiz is all set to...

Keith Sanderson: Lone American Sanderson clinches rapid pistol gold | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Keith Sanderson was the only pistol shooter representing the USA at the ISSF World Cup Finals here at the Dr Karni Singh shooting range. The pistol shooter made his trip to India worth by claiming the 25m rapid fire gold, on Sunday.
Sanderson, who retired from the US army in a...

WTA Finals: Resolute Caroline Wozniacki ends Venus Williams jinx | Tennis News

SINGAPORE: Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki, ten years apart in age, have stories. They’re both carrying baggage, of years lost, debilitating illness and shattered dreams. Injuries and broken hearts. Both women had a point to prove, perhaps two. The 27-year-old Dane, a former...

India v New Zealand: Bumrah, Kumar are world's best death bowlers: Rohit | Cricket News

KANPUR: Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma feels pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the world’s best death bowlers and the duo have contributed significantly to the recent limited overs success of the team.
While Kumar proved expensive in the series decider against New...

India vs New Zealand: Middle-order batting was series highlight for us: Williamson | Cricket News

KANPUR: A narrow loss in the series decider against India is hard to swallow but New Zealand captain Kane Williamson chose to look ahead, saying the performance of Tom Latham-led middle-order was the highlight of the closely fought contest.
“There were lessons throughout the series,...

Gayle: Chris Gayle wins Australia masseuse court case | Off the field News

SYDNEY: West Indies cricket star Chris Gayle on Monday won a defamation case against an Australian media group which claimed he exposed his genitals to a massage therapist.
The lurid accusations were made by Fairfax Media newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times...

Ashes: Hazlewood targets England's batting greenhorns | Cricket News

SYDNEY: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has warned Joe Root‘s England tourists and their raft of Ashes debutants they risk being exposed if their big guns don’t fire in the coming series.
England’s depleted squad touched down in Perth on Sunday without suspended star...

Premier League: Martial-Rashford rivalry spurs on Manchester United | Football News

LONDON: Neither Anthony Martial nor Marcus Rashford are happy spending time on the bench, but the competition between them is pushing both to greater heights for Manchester United this season.
With Romelu Lukaku the first-choice number nine and Henrikh Mkhitaryan generally preferred by...

Caroline Wozniacki says layoff did her good | Tennis News

SINGAPORE: Caroline Wozniacki said an extended injury break last year was a crucial factor behind her WTA Finals victory, an echo of this season’s brilliant comebacks by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
The former world number one beat Venus Williams for the first time in eight...

BCCI: BCCI unlikely to cave in to NADA pressure, meeting on November 3 | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The BCCI brass will soon have a meeting to chalk out a plan to deal with mounting pressure from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) that wants Virat Kohli and Co under its ambit.
There is a Committee of Administrators (CoA) meeting in Mumbai on November 3, where the issue...

Caroline Wozniacki: Wozniacki survives Venus fightback to claim WTA Finals title | Tennis News

SINGAPORE: Caroline Wozniacki claimed the biggest title of her career after the Dane staved off a ferocious Venus Williams fightback to take a 6-4, 6-4 triumph in the WTA Finals title showdown at a captivated Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
The 27-year-old former world number one...

India colts beat Malaysia to win bronze at Sultan of Johor Cup | Hockey News

JOHOR BAHRU (Malaysia): Indian junior men’s hockey team thrashed hosts Malaysia 4-0 to claim the bronze medal at the seventh Sultan of Johor Cup, on Sunday.
Goals from Vishal Antil (15th, 25th minutes), Vivek Prasad (11th) and Shilanand Lakra (21st) were enough for India to win the...

Kidambi Srikanth beats Kenta Nishimoto to win French Open Super Series title

HYDERABAD: Riding the crest of his sparkling form Kidambi Srikanth dished out a blemish less performance to collect his fourth Super Series title of the year. The 25-year-old dazzled in the ‘City of Love’ to become the first Indian French Open champion on Sunday.

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Titles for Rohan Bopanna and Myneni-Prashanth pair | Tennis News

NEW DELHI: In a memorable day for Indian tennis, Rohan Bopanna won the Erste Bank Open title in Vienna with Pablo Cuevas while the team of Saketh Myneni and Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched the Vietnam Open trophy at the Ho Chi Minh City.
However, Divij Sharan and his partner Scott Clayton...

India v New Zealand: India beat New Zealand by six runs in a thriller, clinch ODI series 2-1 | Cricket News

KANPUR: India came up trumps in a battle of nerves against a gutsy New Zealand to win the all-important third ODI by six runs and clinch their seventh successive bilateral series by 2-1 margin on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma (147 off 138) and Virat Kohli (113 off 106) conjured up classy hundreds...

At my best, no girl can beat me in trials: Mary Kom | Boxing News

NEW DELHI: She is 34 years of age, a five-time boxing world champion, the first Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal and now a Rajya Sabha MP as well but you just can’t keep MC Mary Kom away from the boxing ring. One of the legends of her sport, ‘Magnificent Mary’ is back...

David Miller: Miller hits fastest T20I century as South Africa rout Bangladesh | Cricket News

POTCHEFSTROOM (South Africa): David Miller smashed the fastest century in Twenty20 international cricket as South Africa outclassed Bangladesh by 83 runs in the second and final Twenty20 international at Senwes Park on Sunday.
Miller’s 35-ball hundred propelled South Africa to 224...

Kidambi Srikanth: Training hard has helped me stay fit: Srikanth | Badminton News

HYDERABAD: Kidambi Srikanth is in the form of his life. After winning the second consecutive title in two weeks, Srikanth said that he is lucky to pull off close matches. He also credited his success to the supreme fitness that helped him stay agile throughout the last two...

India v New Zealand: Boys showed their character in a knock-out game: Kohli | Cricket News

KANPUR: India captain Virat Kohli lauded his bowlers after their series winning performance in the high-scoring third ODI on Sunday.
Jasprit Bumrah‘s (3/47 in 10 overs) fantastic bowling at the death ensured that India restricted New Zealand to 331 for 7 after scoring 337 in the...

Roger Federer: Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title | Tennis News

BASEL (Switzerland): Roger Federer claimed an eighth Swiss Indoor title when he outlasted Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 in front of a partisan Basel crowd on Sunday.
The 36-year-old local favourite, beaten by Del Potro in consecutive Basel finals in 2012 and...

Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Pakistan mark Sri Lanka return with Twenty20 win | Cricket News

LAHORE (Pakistan): Pakistan marked the return of Sri Lanka with a 3-0 Twenty20 series whitewash on Sunday, as officials hoped it will help re-establish the country’s reputation for hosting international cricket.
The third and final Twenty20 match, which Pakistan comfortably won by 36...

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England beat Spain 5-2 to claim maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title | Football News

KOLKATA: Revenge is a dish best served cold. And if you have doubts, ask anyone from Steve Cooper‘s pride of Young Lions to vouch for it. England defeated familiar foes Spain in a ruthless, magnificent manner at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
It was an under-17 World Cup final,...

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: We stuck to our plan despite poor start: Phil Foden | Football News

KOLKATA: The England players’ joy knew no bounds. From the time Paraguayan referee Enrique Caceres blew the final whistle, the Rhian Brewsters and the Phil Fodens embraced each other, jumped around and danced in sheer ecstasy at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday night.
It was not...

Tsonga beats Kohlschreiber to set up all-French final in Vienna | Tennis News

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga overcame Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Vienna Open semi-finals on Saturday to set up an all-French title clash with Lucas Pouille and keep his hopes of making the season-ending ATP Finals alive.
Tsonga, who won 7-6(4) 7-5 in one hour and 45 minutes, served 19 aces and...

Higuain scores 100th Serie A goal as Juve sink Milan | Football News

MILAN: Gonzalo Higuain scored twice, including his 100th Serie A goal, to give Juventus a 2-0 win at AC Milan on Saturday, putting them level on points at the top of Serie A and plunging their big-spending opponents back into crisis.
Champions Juventus joined Napoli on 28 points while...

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil two good for Mali in bronze battle | Football News

KOLKATA: If a video is compiled on the shocking moments from the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, the howler by Mali goalkeeper Youssouf Koita in the playoff for third place against Brazil at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday would almost certainly top the list.
That fortuitous goal, and a...

A surreal win: England U-17 coach | Football News

KOLKATA: Speechless about their stunning turnaround to defeat Spain and win their maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup, England head coach Steve Cooper said their surreal performance speaks volumes about their character.
England bounced back from a two-goal deficit to down Spain 5-2 and to win...

50 up as Vettel takes Mexico pole, Hamilton in third | Racing News

MEXICO CITY: Sebastian Vettel boosted his slim hopes of keeping alive his world championship challenge on Saturday when he claimed the 50th pole of his career for this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
The four-time champion, who needs to win on Sunday and hope championship leading Lewis...

India v New Zealand: Series on the line in Kanpur | Cricket News

On Sunday, Kane Williamson‘s New Zealand will get a chance to emulate what South Africa did two years ago – beat India in India in an ODI series. Last year, the Kiwis had stretched the home side to the hilt, only to lose the decider in Vishakapatnam and go down 2-3. They will...

Controversy as Joshua retains world heavyweight titles | Boxing News

CARDIFF: Anthony Joshua maintained his 100 per cent knockout ratio by stopping a bloodied Carlos Takam in the tenth round on Saturday.
The English boxer retained his International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association world heavyweight titles with a devastating display of his...

Bharat Arun: Bharat Arun helped me swing at pace: Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Cricket News

KANPUR: India’s pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar revealed on Saturday that his association with India bowling coach Bharat Arun had helped him regain the ability to maintain his swing at extra pace.
“He (Arun) doesn’t tinker with the technique, he only provides helpful...

India v New Zealand 2017: No power back-up for Kotla T20 | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The ban on the use of diesel generators in the Capital has the Indian cricket board (BCCI) and Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on tenterhooks ahead of the first T20 International between India and New Zealand on November 1.
On Thursday, BCCI sought permission from...

Martina Hingis: Times as SanTina were incredible: Martina Hingis | Tennis News

SINGAPORE: Swiss legend Martina Hingis, who bid adieu to professional tennis on Saturday, applauded Indians Sania Mirza and Leander Paes, who she partnered in her third innings in the sport.
The 37-year-old, who added 10 major crowns to her already considerable collection in this outing,...

WTA Finals: Wozniacki fends off Pliskova to reach Singapore final | Tennis News

SINGAPORE: Caroline Wozniacki stood her ground in the face of some incredible early pressure before pulling away from Karolina Pliskova to eke out a 7-6 (9), 6-3 victory in a captivating semi-final showdown at the WTA Finals on Saturday.
The victory, completed in four minutes under two...

India v New Zealand: Kohli skips optional practice ahead of series decider | Cricket News

KANPUR: Captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were among the five Indian team members who skipped the optional practice session ahead of the series decider against New Zealand on Sunday.
Left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who played in Pune in place of Kuldeep...

IOA secretary general calls Emergency EC Meeting on Nov 7 | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The internal power struggle at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) intensified with General Secretary Rajiv Mehta calling an Emergency Meeting of its Executive Council on November 7 on demand of 19 members.
Mehta called the Council meeting on the request of 19 members, who met in...

We need to build on U-17 World Cup recognition: Chhetri

KOLKATA: A day after FIFA President Gianni Infantino waxed eloquent about India’s organisation of the U-17 World Cup and even went to say the future is bright for the sport in the country, national team skipper Sunil Chhetri urged all stakeholders to cash in on this...

Sultan of Johor Cup: India lose to Great Britain, fail to reach Johor Cup final | Hockey News

JOHOR BAHRU (Malaysia): The Indian Junior men’s hockey team lost 1-2 to Great Britain in a hard-fought encounter, thereby failing to qualify for the final of the 7th Sultan of Johor Cup on Saturday.
India will play bronze medal play-off match against Malaysia on Sunday.

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Aditi Ashok: Aditi recovers well on second nine in Sime Darby LPGA | Golf News

KUALA LUMPUR: Aditi Ashok had three birdies in last six holes for a two-under 69 that saw her placed at tied 35th at the end of the third round of the Sime Darby LPGA on Saturday.
The 19-year-old Indian golfer, who shot 70 and 73 on first two days is now one-under 212 for 54 holes and...

FIFA U-17 WC in India becomes most attended in event's history

KOLKATA: The 17th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India on Saturday turned out to be a milestone event as it became the most attended in the history of the tournament.
After the third-place match between Brazil and Mali, the total number of spectators who turned up at the six host...

Srikanth beats Prannoy to enter final, PV Sindhu out

PARIS: Kidambi Srikanth’s dream season turned even better with his fifth entry into the Super Series final while World Championship silver medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the semi-final of the French Open, here on Saturday.
In an all-India semi-final, Srikanth, who won the Denmark...

FIBA U-16 Women's Asian Championship: India beat Malaysia to win Division B | More sports News

BENGALURU: In an exciting final day at the FIBA U-16 Women’s Asian Championship on Saturday, India topped Malaysia to become the champions of Division B. The Indian U-16 women’s basketball team has been elevated to Division A after beating Malaysia 64-48 in a thrilling...

FIFA U-17 World Cup: England beat Spain 5-2 to win maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup | Football News

KOLKATA: England swaggered their way into the FIFA U-17 World Cup triumph and the invigorating final against Spain was as much a celebration of attacking football as it was about an incredible turnaround here on Saturday.
The Three Lions colts hammered The La Rojas juniors 5-2 in the...

Manchester United: Supersub Martial stars as United down Spurs | Football News

MANCHESTER (United Kingdom): Anthony Martial came off the bench to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win over Premier League title rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Victory saw United, who had started the day ahead of Spurs on goal difference alone, go three points clear of...

Narwal shines as Patna Pirates make it a hat-trick of titles

CHENNAI: Patna Pirates romped to its third straight triumph in the Pro Kabbadi League season five, outclassing debutants Gujarat Fortunegiants 55-38 in the final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
After a close first half, Pardeep Narwal‘s Patna Pirates stepped...

Martina Hingis: Retiring Hingis secures year-end top WTA ranking in doubles | Tennis News

SINGAPORE: Martina Hingis is guaranteed to finish her career on a high after the WTA confirmed that the retiring 37-year-old Swiss had secured the year-end number one ranking in women’s doubles alongside Taiwanese partner Chan Yung-jan on Friday.
A day earlier, Hingis announced she...

World Billiards Championship: Kothari storms into finals of World Billiards Championship | More sports News

LEEDS: Sourav Kothari of India wrapped up four games on the trot with complete command to defeat his fellow countryman Siddharth Parikh 7-5, entering the finals of the 2017 LiteTask World Billiards Championship being played at the Northern Snooker Center.
In the other semi-final played...

BCCI: Crisis looms for Indian sports if BCCI stays out of anti-dope pact | Cricket News

The continued refusal of Indian cricketers to submit themselves to the drug testing regimen that all global athletes follow is threatening to snowball into a major crisis for Indian sports.
World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to direct the...