London, May 12 (IANS) England called up uncapped duo Jake Ball and James Vince for their 12-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Seam bowler Jake Ball and batsman James Vince…
Paris, May 12 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain Brazilian defender Maxwell may leave the French football club at the end of this season for not receiving a French passport as he had hoped. Media reports on Wednesday…
Dubai, May 12 (IANS) Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar on Thursday was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He is the first to bag the post without any board affiliation….
Dubai, May 12 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday withdrew disciplinary charges against Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Perera and lifted the provisional suspension imposed on him for doping. “Perera is, therefore, now free…
Rome, May 12 (IANS) Spain’s tennis star Rafael Nadal cruised into the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber. He will next square off against young and…
Dubai, May 12 (IANS) Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar on Thursday was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He is the first to bag the post without any board affiliation….
London, May 12 (IANS) Arsenal has announced its international English striker Danny Welbeck will be sidelined for nearly nine months after undergoing a surgery on the right knee. He will miss the Euro 2016 in…
Mexico City, May 12 (IANS) Doping scandals shaking Russian sports in recent times will have no impact on 2018 football World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup preparations, the director general of the Local Organising Committee…
Moscow, May 12 (IANS) Delays in deliveries of Russian athletes doping samples to laboratories abroad could be attributed to the country’s vast expanse, an official with the Russian sports ministry has said. British TV channel…
London, May 12 (IANS) Sunderland secured their English Premier League place and relegated Norwich and Newcastle United after beating Everton 3-0 at home. Patrick van Aanholt scored with a 25-meter free-kick and Lamine Kone added…
Bucharest, May 12 (IANS) The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has announced to purchase defibrillators for all affiliated clubs following the death of a footballer during a match last Friday. “We plan a purchase of defibrillators…
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Jesus Tomillero, who in March came out as the first openly gay referee in Spanish football, has confirmed he was leaving the game as the result of the continuing abuse received…
Cotonou (Benin), May 12 (IANS) World governing body FIFA has decided to suspend Benin Football Federation (FBF) with immediate effect. “In accordance with Article 38 of FIFA statutes, Benin Football Federation (FBF) is suspended with…
Rio de Janeiro, May 12 (IANS) Corinthians central defender Felipe is being pursued by Portuguese giants Porto, the Brazilian footballer said on Tuesday. The 26-year is currently tied to Corinthians until 2019 but he has…
Bridgetown (Barbados), May 12 (IANS) Renowned regional and international cricket journalist Tony Cozier, the voice of West Indies cricket for more than five decades, has died. The 75-year-old passed away on Wednesday at the Bayview…
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Former Spain coach Javier Clemente has said he was the ideal candidate to replace Vicente del Bosque following this summer’s European Championships. The 66-year-old is currently coaching Libya. He has previously…
Caracas, May 12 (IANS) Venezuelan pole vaulter Robeilys Peinado climbed to the first spot in the Under 20 world ranking, the Venezuelan Athletics Federation announced on Wednesday. Peinado, 18, secured first place after winning the…
Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrate fall of a wicket during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 11, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Bengaluru,…
Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrate fall of a wicket during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 11, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Bengaluru,…
Bengaluru, May 11 (IANS) With top Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsmen misfiring, the team could manage a score of only 151/4 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Season…