Category: Sports

Russia to issue 250,000 stamps depicting wolf as mascot for World Cup

Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS) Russia will issue 250,000 stamps depicting the wolf as a mascot for the 2018 football World…

9 years ago

Malaysian Fung voted Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of 2016

Singapore, Feb 7 (IANS) Malaysias Nicholas Fung has been voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of Year by fans…

9 years ago

Prosecutor seeks jail term for Lucas

Madrid, Feb 7 (IANS) A Spanish public prosecutor has asked for a seven month jail term for Atletico Madrid's 20-year-old…

9 years ago

Juventus’ Hernanes joins Hebei China Fortune

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 7 (IANS) Hebei China Fortune have signed Brazilian midfielder Hernanes from Italian football champions Juventus for…

9 years ago

Kenya’s Kimetto ready for Boston marathon in April

Nairobi, Feb 7 (IANS) World marathon record holder Dennis Kimetto of Kenya is set for the big title at the…

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Italy defeat defending champion Argentina in Davis Cup

Buenos Aires, Feb 7 (IANS) Fabio Fognini rallied to beat Guido Pella 2-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, giving Italy a…

9 years ago

Gremio consider move for Anzhi defender

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 7 (IANS) Brazilian center-back Xandao could join Gremio from Russia's Anzhi Makhachkala, according to the Porto…

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Bieber made $1.75 mn more than Gronkowski for ad

Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS) Grammy Award-winning singer Justin Bieber was reportedly paid $1.75 million more than the New England…

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Palmeiras seek deal for Colombian striker

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 7 (IANS) Corinthians are in talks to sign Colombian international forward Miguel Borja, according to the…

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Doping ban on Russian athletes extended

Paris, Feb 7 (IANS) A doping ban on the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) was extended, after an International Association of…

9 years ago

Celebrities react on twitter to Patriots’ Super Bowl comeback

London, Feb 7 (IANS) Celebrities and normals took to twitter to express surprise and joy after American football team New…

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Dey alleges ‘lack of transparency’ in England tie ticket dole-out

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Former influential office-bearer of the Cricket Association of Bengal Biswarup Dey on Monday complained to CAB…

9 years ago

Dey alleges ‘lack of transparency’ in England tie ticket dole-out

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Former influential office-bearer of the Cricket Association of Bengal Biswarup Dey on Monday complained to CAB…

9 years ago

Cricketer Ashwin creates flutter with political tweet

Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) India and Tamil Nadu cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday created a flutter with his tweet that…

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Russia increases spending on 2018 football World Cup preparations

Moscow, Feb 6 (IANS) Russia has increased spending on the 2018 World Cup preparations by 19.1 billion rubles ($324 million),…

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Wheelchair cricket meet to be held in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) A 2016 start-up, Divyaang Myithri Sports Academy (DMSA) formed by a team of para-athletes will be…

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Stem cell treatment effective in anterior cruciate ligament tear

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) With stem cell treatment effective in several health conditions, including spinal problems, doctors say the…

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Serena Williams leads WTA rankings

Madrid, Feb 6 (IANS) American tennis player Serena Williams led the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) world rankings on Monday for…

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IWL: Eastern Sporting Union hammer Aizawl FC 3-0

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Eastern Sporting Union hammered Aizawl FC 3-0 to take pole position of the inaugural edition…

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India U-19 thrash England to take 3-1 lead

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Indian Under-19 cricket team took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match One-Day International series,…

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