HI chief Batra urges removal of chef de mission
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Lashing out at Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chef de mission Rakesh Gupta, Hockey India (HI) chief Narinder Batra on...
Norwegian right-back Linnes signs with Turkey’s Galatasaray
Istanbul, Jan 14 (IANS) Norwegian international footballer Martin Linnes has arrived in Turkey to sign a contract with Galatasaray, according to media reports.
"I know...
India thrashed 31-131 by Japan in Asian women’s basketball
Wuhan (China), Aug 30 (IANS) India were thrashed 31-131 by defending champions Japan in their second Group A match of the 26th Asian Women's...
Sunrisers Hyderabad bank on foreign power
Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad have had mixed luck in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after coming into existence in 2013.
They impressed by...
IOC to pay president Bach 225,000 euros a year
Geneva, April 3 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee has said it will give president Thomas Bach 225,000 euros ($243,600) a year to cover his...
China sweep Team TT World Cup crowns
Dubai, Jan 12 (IANS) China swept the men's and women's titles at the Team Table Tennis World Cup at the Al-Nasr Sports Club here.
The...
Ronaldo tricks fans dressed as a tramp
Madrid, August 4 (IANS) Spanish football club Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has managed to trick local people here in the town centre...
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...
India opt to bat in second ODI against Australia
Brisbane, Jan 15 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat in the second game of the five-match One-Day...
Pietersen no longer a great player: Steve Waugh
Melbourne, April 20 (IANS) Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes controversial England batsman Kevin Pietersen no longer merits a place in the national side.
Pietersen...
