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Kiwi fans went ‘too far’ with Australia abuse: Warner

Sydney, Feb 25 (IANS) Australia vice-captain David Warner said his side was abused by the local crowds for hours on end during their just concluded successful tour of New Zealand. The Australians moved back to…


Paes, partner crash out of Mexico Open

Acapulco (Mexico), Feb 25 (IANS) Veteran Indian star Leander Paes and his French partner Jeremy Chardy crashed out of the first round at the Mexico Open after losing straight sets here on Thursday. The Indo-French…


Pakistan get government nod to play World T20

Lahore, Feb 25 (IANS) The Pakistan government on Thursday gave permission to the country’s cricket team to participate in the World Twenty20 championship which is scheduled to start in India next month. “I am pleased…



Neymar technically better than Messi, Ronaldo: Cafu

Zurich, Feb 25 (IANS) Legendary Brazilian footballer Cafu believes that his compatriot Neymar has already surpassed Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to technical ability. Neymar had to…


T20 cricket is also about basics: Rohit Sharma

Kanpur: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at Green Park in Kanpur on Oct 11, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian opener…


Mortaza defends Shakib over dropped catch

Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has leapt to the defence of Shakib Al Hasan after the all-rounder dropped Rohit Sharma who gleefully took the match away from the hosts in the opening…


I was scared, even physically: Blatter

Paris, Feb 25 (IANS) Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirmed two days before convening the FIFA Congress which will elect a new president for the world soccer governing body, that he “was scared, even physically,”…


Bale’s agent rules out Madrid exit next summer

London, Feb 25 (IANS) Jonathan Barnett, agent of Real Madrid Welsh forward Gareth Bale, has dismissed reports that his client will leave Los Blancos next summer, describing the rumours about the international player’s possible return…


The ‘abrupt’ end of Blatter’s era

Madrid, Feb 25 (IANS) When Sepp Blatter said on June 8, 1998 that it would be an “abrupt” exit from the FIFA if he did not win the presidential election, he did not know that…


Man City sparkle in win against Kiev

Kiev, Feb 25 (IANS) Manchester City took a huge step toward their first-ever appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals with an impressive 3-1 victory over Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their knockout-stage tie….


Chinese coach in love with Mexican diving

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 25 (IANS) The 2016 FINA Diving World Cup concluded here last week with Mexican divers winning one gold and one bronze and ranking third on the medals table. Behind those achievements…


China abolishes government football body

Beijing, Feb 25 (IANS) China has abolished the government’s football management body and returned control of the game to the Chinese Football Association (CFA). The Chinese Football Administrative Center, one of 21 sports departments of…


Leverkusen coach Schmidt handed five-game suspension

Berlin, Feb 25 (IANS) Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt has been penalised for unsportsmanlike conduct, the club has confirmed in an official statement. The disciplinary committee of the German Football Association (DFB) penalised Schmidt with…



Ten-man PSV hold Atletico to draw

The Hague, Feb 25 (IANS) PSV and Atletico drew 0-0 in Eindhoven in their first leg in the last sixteen of the Champions League, with the reigning Dutch champions playing with 10 players for the…


Home crowd at fever pitch in Asia Cup opener

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) As the Bangladesh cricket team gradually evolved into a competitive unit on the international stage, the popularity of the gentleman’s game has also increased by leaps and bounds in the…


India vs Bangladesh: first Asia Cup T20I scoreboard

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the first Twenty20 International of the Asia Cup played between India and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday: India Rohit Sharma…



Bagan thrash Maziya in AFC Cup tie

Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Mohun Bagan started their AFC Cup campaign on a strong note, demolishing Maziya Sports and Recreation Club of Maldives 5-2 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Wednesday. Jeje Lalpekhlua…