Rome, Aug 28 (IANS) AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has become the youngest footballer to join the Italian national team in the last 105 years at 17 years, 6 months and 2 days. Donnarumma broke…
Madrid, Aug 28 (IANS) Tony Kroos’ 81st minute goal gave Real Madrid a narrow 2-1 win over a Celta Vigo which came very close to causing an upset. Fans, who were expecting Madrid to overrun…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 28 (IANS) Uncapped Gremio centre-back Pedro Geromel was called up to Brazil’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Colombia in September. The 30-year-old replaces Rodrigo Caio, who has…
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is an example of an “excellent teacher”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. “I salute Gopichand’s hard work and dedication towards the games,” Modi said…
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Praising the efforts of Indian athletes at the Rio Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country’s “daughters” made the country proud. “The two medals we got were…
Hyderabad, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s Rio Olympics medallists P.V. Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Sunday received BMW cars for their achievements. India’s goodwill ambassador at the Rio…
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his “Mann Ki Baat” address on Sunday payed tributes to the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand and said that he was a live example…
Lauderhill (US), Aug 27 (IANS) Promising batsman Lokesh Rahul’s 110 not out went in vain as West Indies managed to defeat India by one run in the nail-biting first T20 International at the Central Broward…
Lauderhill (Florida), Aug 27 (IANS) Promising batsman Lokesh Rahul’s 110 not out went in vain as West Indies managed to sneak past India by one run in the nail-biting first T20 International at the Central…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) S.S.P. Chawrasia and S. Chikka will represent India at this year’s World Cup of Golf slated to be held at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne from November 23…
Lauderhill (Florida), Aug 27 (IANS) Riding on opener Evin Lewis’ century, West Indies posted 245/6 in the first T20 International against India at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground here on Saturday. Down…
Francorchamps (Belgium), Aug 27 (IANS) Mercedes’ German driver Nico Rosberg will on Sunday take the pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, 13th stage of the Formula One World Championship, after he led the official…
Hyderabad, Aug 27 (IANS) India’s Rio Olympics medallists P.V. Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand will be gifted BMW cars at a function to be held here on Sunday….
London, Aug 27 (IANS) English football club Southampton announced on Saturday that Portugal defender Cedric Soares has renewed his contract until 2020. The Portuguese right-back, who won the Euro 2016 with his national team, has…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to set up a Task Force for effective participation in the next three…
Bengaluru, Aug 27 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday appealed to the people here to pledge for a ‘Swasth Bharath’ (Healthy India) as physical fitness and well-being are key to nation-building. “Medical issues are…
Lauderhill (Florida) Aug 27 (IANS) India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field in the first of the two-match T20 International series against the West Indies at the Central Broward Regional…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Saturday said that this year’s nominees for the National Sports awards, including Rio Olympics medallists — shuttler P.V. Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik — will…
Barcelona, Aug 27 (IANS) Barcelona’s German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen and Argentine defender Javier Mascherano have passed medical checks to enter the 18-footballer list for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao. The list did…
Rome, Aug 27 (IANS) For the first time in international football, video refereeing will be tried in a friendly match between Italy and France in Bari on September 1. International Football Association Board (IFAB), the…