Category: Sports

Indian women’s chess team confident of Olympiad medal

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) The fifth-seeded Indian women's chess team, spearheaded by World No.5 Grandmaster (GM) Harika…

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Ronaldinho releases Paralympics musical tribute

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 31 (IANS) Brazil's football great Ronaldinho has shown his musical talents by unveiling a music video…

8 years ago

Wawrinka, Ferrer, Halep advance at US Open

New York, Aug 31 (IANS) Spanish players Stan Wawrinka, David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez were among the winners in the…

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Rooney defends decision on corners during Euro Cup

London, Aug 31 (IANS) England football team skipper Wayne Rooney has defended his decision to relieve Harry Kane from taking…

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Serena Williams storms through US Open first round

New York, Aug 31 (IANS) Top seeded tennis player Serena Williams outplayed unseeded Russian player Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-3 in…

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ISL: NorthEast United appoint Francisco Bruto Da Costa as assistant coach

Guwahati, Aug 31 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) franchise NorthEast United FC on Wednesday announced the appointment of Francisco Bruto…

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Australian doctors renew call for ban on cage fighting

Canberra, Aug 31 (IANS) Australia's apex medical body on Wednesday renewed its call for ban on cage fighting in Victoria.…

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Sony Pictures to acquire sports channels of Zee for $385 mn

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Sony Pictures Networks India on Wednesday announced it is acquiring the sports broadcasting business of…

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Sony Pictures to acquire sports channels of Zee for $385 mn

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Sony Pictures Networks India on Wednesday announced it is acquiring the sports broadcasting business of…

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Messi can’t fix all problems: Argentina coach

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 31 (IANS) Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi cannot be expected to resolve all of Argentina'…

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Rooney to retire after 2018 World Cup

London, Aug 31 (IANS) England captain Wayne Rooney said he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup…

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Duleep Trophy: Kuldeep Yadav leads India Red rally

Greater Noida, Aug 31 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav bagged a four-wicket haul as India Red bowlers dominated on the…

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Yadav leads India Red rally

Greater Noida, Aug 31 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav bagged a four-wicket haul as India Red bowlers dominated on the…

8 years ago

Delh Half Marathon on November 20, registrations open

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Registrations for the 12th Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) were declared open here on Tuesday…

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Kohli retains top spot, Rahul, Rohit, Ashwin improve ICC T20I rankings

Dubai, Aug 30 (IANS) Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has maintained his number one spot in the International Cricket Council…

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Shaun Marsh to return from Sri Lanka with broken finger

Melbourne, Aug 30 (IANS) Cricket Australia on Tuesday said opening batsman Shaun Marsh will return home from the national teams…

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Olympic champ Kipruto eyes steeplechase world record in Brussels

Nairobi, Aug 30 (IANS) Olympics 3,000 metre steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto of Kenya on Tuesday warned that he is keen…

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Brazilian Andreas Pereira says he joined Granada for its playing style

Granada (Spain), Aug 30 (IANS) Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira on Tuesday said he chose Granada because he likes the "playing…

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Sunderland and Sevilla end negotiations over Iborra

London, Aug 30 (IANS) Sunderland and Sevilla on Tuesday ended negotiations for the transfer of Spanish midfielder Vicente Iborra, who…

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Olympic gold medallist Puig crashes out of US Open

New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Puerto Rico's Monica Puig, whose dream run to a gold medal was one of the…

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