Uruguay, the eternal fifth place of South American World Cup qualifiers
Montevideo, Oct 7 (IANS) Uruguay's national football team kick-off their World Cup Russia 2018 Qualifiers with no other ambitions except to retain the fifth...
WTA appoints Simon as new chief of women’s tennis
London, Oct 7 (IANS) The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has named Steve Simon as its new chief executive.
He was previously the tournament director of...
Golfer Lahiri hopes to have last laugh at Presidents Cup
Incheon (South Korea), Oct 7 (IANS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri, dubbed the 'funny man' in the International Team, hopes to enjoy the last laugh...
Tendulkar wants Americans to pick up cricket bats
Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) India's master blaster Sachin Tendulkar who is eyeing America as the next target in his mission to spread cricket, said...
Tax fraud case against Messi, not father, dropped
Barcelona, Oct 6 (IANS) The Spanish prosecution on Tuesday asked for the exoneration of FC Barcelona Argentine star Lionel Messi from tax fraud charges.
It...
Indian football team practices ahead of World Cup qualifier
Ashgabat, Oct 6 (IANS) The Indian football team had their first practice session here on Tuesday evening. The second practice session, the official one...
Real Madrid coach Benitez denies being ‘boring’
Madrid, Oct 6 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez is already facing criticism despite the La Liga being only seven games old and his...
Professional boxing is like new era of my life: Vijender
Manchester, Oct 6 (IANS) All set for his foray into the proffessional arena, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh asserted that his transition from the...
South Africa, India fly into Kolkata for last T20
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) The South African and Indian cricket teams landed in the city on Tuesday for the third Twenty20 International outing at...
Injuries force Del Bosque to make changes in Spain squad
Madrid, Oct 6 (IANS) Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has made three changes in the 23-man squad for the Euro 2016 qualifying games against...
