Rio 2016 unveils staff uniforms
Rio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS) Staff and volunteers at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will be decked out in bright green, blue, yellow and red uniforms, organisers have said. Green will…
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Mourinho praises Mexican league
Mexico City, May 13 (IANS) Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, one of the main figures who took part in Leyends’ Match played in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, said he is attracted by the Mexican football and…
Everton fire coach Martinez
London, May 13 (IANS) Everton FC have announced the departure of chief coach Roberto Martinez after three football seasons with the English Premier League (EPL) club. The 42-year-old Spaniard on Thursday left the team a…
FIFA president welcomes CONMEBOL’s restructuring process
Mexico City, May 13 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino welcomed the restructuring process of South America’s soccer ruling body CONMEBOL, local press has reported. According to Mexican sports daily Cancha, the world soccer chief attended…
Figo welcomes FIFA’s new stage
Mexico City, May 13 (IANS) After his aspirations to lead FIFA, Portuguese Luis Figo said he welcomes the organisation’s new stage under the leadership of Gianni Infantino, local press has reported. Figo’s statement was made…
WHO, PAHO ask pregnant women not to travel to Rio during Olympics
Washington, May 13 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have asked pregnant women not to travel to Rio de Janeiro or to other parts of Brazil where the…
South Korea to use cutting-edge ICT systems in PyeongChang Olympics
Seoul, May 13 (IANS) The South Korean government on Friday said it is gearing up to showcase a set of cutting-edge information, communication and technology (ICT) systems to support the successful hosting of the 2018…
Aussie heavyweight boxer stripped of title after second positive drug test
Canberra, May 13 (IANS) Australian world heavyweight champion Lucas Browne was on Friday stripped of his World Boxing Association (WBA) title after his “B sample” drug test also returned positive result for the illicit substance…
Boca Juniors, Nacional on even terms in Copa Libertadores quarters
Montevideo, May 13 (IANS) Sebastian Fernandez struck a late equaliser to earn Uruguay’s Nacional a 1-1 home draw with Boca Juniors in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarter-final here. Frank Fabra opened the…
IPL: KKR host struggling Supergiants
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would look to get one foot into the play-offs when they host a struggling Rising Pune Supergiants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at…
Zika fears affect boxing convention in Puerto Rico
San Juan, May 13 (IANS/EFE) The president of the World Boxing Organisation said on Thursday that “roughly half” of the 500 visitors who had planned to attend the WBO annual convention in Puerto Rico have…
IPL: Delhi thrash Hyderabad at home
Hyderabad: Quinton de Kock of Delhi Daredevils in action during an IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 12, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad, May 13…
IPL: Delhi restrict Hyderabad to 146 for 8
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad squandered a brilliant start to finish at 146 for eight against a disciplined Delhi Daredevils in a league encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi…
Aneeta Mehta bags Rs.60,000 in the inaugural DPL auction
Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) Seasoned campaigner Aneeta Mehta attracted the highest bid price of Rs.60,000 in the players’ auction of the maiden Darts Premier League here on Thursday. Mehta, one of the nine marquee players,…
Independent Manohar elected ICC chairman unopposed
Mumbai: BCCI president Shashank Manohar arrives to attend BCCI`s special general meeting in Mumbai, on Feb 19, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Dubai, May 12 (IANS) Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar on Thursday was elected unopposed as…
IPL: Delhi win toss; opt to bowl vs Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) tie at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday. The visitors have…
IPL 2016 reaches massive 317 mn viewers
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) The ninth edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a massive viewership of 317 million. Official broadcasters of the Twenty20 tournament, Sony Max, Sony Six and Sony ESPN…
BCCI congratulates Manohar on election as ICC chairman
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Thursday welcomed Shashank Manohar unopposed election as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. Manohar, who stepped down as president of the Board of Control for Cricket…
India’s tally could rise to more than 10 medals in Rio: Sonowal
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday that there is a strong chance that the India contingent could take their medal count to double figures for the first time in…
Vijender confident ahead of sixth pro fight
Bolton (England), May 12 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh on Thursday hit the weight at the weigh-in ahead of Friday night’s showdown with Andrzej Soldra of Poland at the Macron Stadium here. The red-hot…