Rio Olympic Park nears completion
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 17 (IANS) The construction work at Rio de Janeiro's 2016 Olympic Park complex has reached 92 percent completion, officials said.
The...
Nadal defeats Wawrinka to enter Shanghai Masters semis
Shanghai, Oct 17 (IANS/EFE) Spain's Rafael Nadal earned his most convincing victory over a top player in more than a year, dismissing reigning French...
Defender Alves back to Barcelona training
Barcelona, Oct 16 (IANS) Brazilian defender Dani Alves was the latest international footballer to join the Barcelona group in the final training session ahead...
Benfica seeks compensation of $15.9 mn from former coach
Lisbon, Oct 16 (IANS) Portuguese football side Benfica has started legal proceedings against its former coach Jorge Jesus demanding a compensation of 14 million...
Rio Tinto posts rise in iron ore production
Sydney, Oct 16 (IANS) Global mining giant Rio Tinto posted a 17 percent rise in third quarter iron ore production, remaining on track to...
Rio 2016 again launches ticket sale
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 16 (IANS) Tickets for next year's Rio 2016 Olympics will be available to Brazilian residents on a first-come-first-serve basis next...
Luis Suarez eager to return to Uruguay national team
Montevideo, Oct 16 (IANS) Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez is eager to return to play for the national team even though he still has to...
Corinthians move closer to Brazilian Serie A title
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 16 (IANS) Corinthians edged closer to their sixth Brazilian Serie A title with a 3-0 home win over Goias.
In Thursday's...
Former Real Madrid player Raul to retire soon
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Former Real Madrid player Raul is to retire next month after finishing the current North American Soccer League season, according...
Khanna to head Asian Council of Exercise and Sports Science
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) G.L. Khanna was on Thursday appointed president of the Asian Council of Exercise and Sports Science (ACESS) for a...
