2nd Indian Grand Prix athletics meet from May 6
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The hopefuls for the 2016 Olympic Games will get another shot at qualifying at the 2nd Indian Grand Prix athletics meet to be held at Patiala on May 6. Altogether,…
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Bengaluru FC confident of turnaround against Aizawl
Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) Coach Ashley Westwood is confident of his side turning around a 1-2 first-leg deficit as Bengaluru FC host Aizawl FC in the reverse fixture of the Federation Cup quarter-finals here on…
IPL: Bailey to replace du Plessis in Pune Supergiants squad
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Australia skipper George Bailey has been roped in by the struggling Rising Pune Supergiants as a replacement for South African Faf du Plessis, who was forced to cut short…
Mohun Bagan begin Fed Cup campaign with 3-2 win over Salgaocar
Vasco (Goa), May 2 (IANS) India international Jeje Lalpekhlua’s 85th-minute strike proved to be decisive as Mohun Bagan edged past Salgaocar 3-2 in the first leg of their Federation Cup quarter-final football encounter at the…
Atletico will lose against Bayern, but reach final, say bettors
Berlin, May 2 (IANS) Online betting companies suggested on Monday that Atletico Madrid will be defeated by Bayern Munich in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, yet the Spanish football club will reach…
Ex-England coach Moores turns down Pakistan job
London, May 2 (IANS) Former England cricket team coach Peter Moores has turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) offer to become the new head coach of their national side. Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis…
Portugal coach denies concern over Ronaldo’s injury
Lisbon, May 2 (IANS) Portugal head coach Fernando Santos has denied that the physical problems suffered by Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo are cause for alarm for the national football team. In an interview released…
Looking forward to playing against Atletico: Bayern’s Ribery
Munich, May 2 (IANS) Bavarian football giants Bayern Munich’s winger Franck Ribery has said he is looking forward to playing against Atletico Madrid in Tuesday’s second leg of the Champions League semi-final here. The Frenchman…
Winning without fighting with Hamilton lacks ecstasy: Rosberg
London, May 2 (IANS) Mercedes team’s Formula One driver Nico Rosberg has admitted that he doesn’t feel ecstatic about winning races when team-mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton has been handicapped by unreliability. After securing…
IPL: Gujarat aim to bounce back against in-form Delhi
Rajkot, May 2 (IANS) Gujarat Lions will aim to bounce back from a shock defeat in their last match and cement their position at the top of the table when they meet Delhi Daredevils in…
Leicester striker Vardy voted football writers’ footballer of the year
London, May 2 (IANS) English Premier League leaders Leicester City’s striker Jamie Vardy was on Monday named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year 2016. The England international collected 36 percent of members’…
Afghan plastic-bag Messi fan comes to Pakistan
Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Five-year-old Murtaza Ahmedi, who got worldwide fame after pictures of him wearing a Messi shirt made out of a striped plastic bag went viral on internet, is living in Hazara Town…
Indian hockey team will be in top shape for Rio: Sreejesh
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A confident goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh on Monday said the Indian hockey team will be in top shape at the Rio Olympics in August but cautioned that the opener against Ireland…
Worked on bowling slower through the air: Punjab spinner Axar Patel
Rajkot, May 2 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab’s left arm spinner Axar Patel, who recorded the first hat-trick of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), on Monday said he is reaping the rewards for bowling slower…
Terry’s deep down fire will be elusive for Chelsea: Coach Hiddink
London, May 2 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Guus Hiddink believes the English club will struggle to find another footballer with “deep down fire in body and soul” like veteran defender John Terry. The Chelsea captains…
Freak hit of ball rules Voges out of county game
Melbourne, May 2 (IANS) Australian Test batsman Adam Voges, who was rushed to hospital after being struck in the head by a ball during a county game between Middlesex and Hampshire, has been ruled out…
Wenger not planning for 26 years as Arsenal coach
London, May 2 (IANS) Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger has said that backing from the majority of the English football clubs fans will not tempt him to try and match Alex Ferguson’s 26-year Manchester United…
Bayern coach Guardiola under pressure to enter league final
Munich, May 2 (IANS) Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola knows fully well that it will be a matter of life and death in the Champions League football semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid here…
AIFF Youth Cup to kick-off in Goa on May 15
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is organising a Youth Tournament in Goa, beginning on May 15, with participation of teams from various continents. The tournament will see five nations…
England batsman Taylor thought he was ‘going to die’
London,, May 2 (IANS) Former England batsman James Taylor, who was forced to retire due to a serious heart condition, said he first believed that he was “going to die”. Taylor, who featured in seven…