Rio confronts 2016 Olympic challenges
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 5 (IANS) The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro faces a slew of challenges that have been put under the...
Bangladesh cricket league tie played with delayed toss, broken rules
Dhaka, Nov 24 (IANS) The organisers of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) have broken its rules on the second day of the Twenty20 cricket tournament.
The...
Colombia coach Peckerman regrets loss to Venezuela
Santiago, June 15 (IANS) Colombia's football team coach Jose Pekerman said he regretted his team's 0-1 defeat against Venezuela in a Copa America contest.
Pekerman,...
Henry quits coaching role with Arsenal …
Henry quits coaching role with Arsenal to continue TV job
London, July 13 (IANS) French football great Thierry Henry has left his position as youth...
Henriques released from hospital after on-field collision with Burns
London, June 17 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques was released from hospital following his on-field collision with teammate Rory Burns while playing in a...
Saina crashes out of Australia Open quarters
Saina crashes out of Australia Open quarters
Sydney, June 23 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal crashed out of the $750,000 Australia Open Superseries...
Dhoni sole Indian among Forbes’ world’s highest-paid athletes
Washington, June 11 (IANS) With earnings of $31 million, ace Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the only Indian to feature in Forbes magazine's...
Zimbabwe opt to bat against India
Harare, July 19 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bat against India in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) at...
Bolt arrives in Rio ahead of Olympics
Bolt arrives in Rio ahead of Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has arrived in Rio de Janeiro amid...
Cricket world pays tribute to Richie Benaud
Sydney, April 10 (IANS) Tributes poured in for former Australian cricket great and legendary commentator Richie Benaud, who passed away at the age of...
