US beat Japan 5-2 to win World Cup
Vancouver, July 6 (IANS) Carli Lloyd scored three goals in the first 16 minutes as the US beat Japan 5-2 in the Women's World...
Nigeria sacks national team coach Keshi
Lagos, July 6 (IANS) Nigeria has sacked national soccer team coach Stephen Keshi, media reported on Monday.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said in a...
Argentina qualifies for FIVB World League’s final four
Buenos Aires, July 6 (IANS) Argentina defeated Bulgaria 3-1 to qualify for the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) World League's Final Four of Pool 2.
Argentina,...
HWL: India go down to Britain, settle for fourth place
Antwerp (Belgium), (IANS) India were thumped 5-1 by Great Britain in the third place playoff at the Hockey World League (HWL) Semi Finals at...
Ronaldo lashes out at press officers during interview
Madrid, (IANS) Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo stormed out of an interview and shouted at two of his press officers here on Sunday after...
Political pressure influenced 2018, 2022 World Cup votes: Blatter
Munich, (IANS) World football's governing body FIFA's president Sepp Blatter on Sunday said former French and German presidents tried to influence the 2018 and...
Hamilton wins British GP in style
Silverstone (England), (IANS) Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton overcame a poor start and late-race rain to win the Formula 1 British Grand Prix in style...
Respect Vijender’s decision to turn pro: Mary Kom
Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist boxer M.C. Mary Kom on Sunday said fellow pugilist Vijender Singh has earned the right to decide...
Cricket’s new playing rules come into effect
Dubai, July 5 (IANS) The new playing rules for Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) came into effect with the series between...
Vanessa Williams marries Jim Skrip
Los Angeles, July 5 (IANS) Singer-actress Vanessa Williams has got married to her fiance Jim Skrip.
The 52-year-old "Ugly Betty" actress took the marriage vows...
