ICC confirms 16 teams for U-19 World Cup
Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday confirmed that 16 teams will battle it out in the U-19 World Cup...
Gabon’s Aubameyang named Africa’s footballer of the year
Abuja, Jan 8 (IANS) Gabon and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been crowned Africa's footballer of the year 2015 by the Confederation of...
Jermaine Jenas announces retirement from soccer
London, Jan 8 (IANS) England footballer Jermaine Jenas has announced his retirement after the 32-year-old failed to recover from a knee injury.
In an interview...
Opening up Test not in West Indies’ best interests: Skipper Holder
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder has said he rejected a proposal from his opposite number Australia's Steve Smith to open...
BCB ponders over Mustafizur’s participation in Pakistan Super League
Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is considering holding back Mustafizur Rahman from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to...
Nadal happy with strong start to 2016
Doha, Jan 8 (IANS) Second-seeded Rafael Nadal has said he is "very happy" with his strong play on hard courts early in the 2016...
Former France midfielder Makelele named Monaco technical director
Paris, Jan 8 (IANS) French first division football league side Monaco has announced that former France midfielder Claude Makelele has been named the new...
Ex-Brazil striker Vagner Love joins Monaco
Rio De Janeiro, Jan 8 (IANS) Former Brazil international striker Vagner Love has left Corinthians to join French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.
Monaco agreed to...
Multani hogs the limelight at Pro-Am snooker
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Sonic Multani, better known in his heydays as “Super Sonic Multani” for his blazing cueing skills, was the cynosure of...
India up to 163rd in FIFA rankings after SAFF win
Zurich, Jan 7 (IANS) India moved up three places to the 163rd spot in the FIFA football rankings, released on Thursday, after its SAFF...
