U-17 World Cup is one I will always remember: Kanu
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Former Nigeria forward Nwankwo Kanu on Friday said the 1993 U-17 World Cup is a tournament he will always remember being part of and the youth showpiece played a big role…
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Federer, Djokovic enter third round at Wimbledon
London, July 7 (IANS) Seven-time champion Roger Federer and three-time winner Novak Djokovic registered straight set victories to enter the third round of the Wimbledon tennis tournament here. Federer, who turns 36 next month, won…
Upbeat India take on South Africa in women’s HWL
Johannesburg, July 7 (IANS) India will take on South Africa in their first pool B match here on the opening day of the Womens Hockey World League (HWL) Semi Final on Saturday. The team led…
Real Madrid presents defender Vallejo as first team player
Madrid, July 7 (IANS) Spanish champions Real Madrid on Friday presented Spaniard defender Jesus Vallejo as a first team player. The 12-time UEFA Champions League winners Real contracted Vallejo, 20, in 2015 from Zaragoza where…
India thump W.Indies by 8 wickets to clinch ODI series
Kingston (Jamaica), July 7 (IANS) Riding on skipper Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century, India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) at the Sabina Park here. India have…
Everton becomes first EPL club to sign deal with Chinese bank
London, July 7 (IANS) The first deal between an English Premier League club and China’s largest commercial bank has been agreed here, local media reported on Friday. Everton FC, based in Liverpool, has agreed a…
Striker Skriniar joins Inter Milan on five-year contract
Rome, July 7 (IANS) Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar joined Inter Milan on Friday, with a five-year contract, from its fellow Italian side Sampdoria. Skriniar, capped nine times with Slovakia’s first team, signed a contract that…
Hamilton fastest in first free practice of Austrian GP
Spielberg (Austria), July 7 (IANS) Formula One Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton was the fastest in the first practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix here on Friday. Three-time world champion Hamilton recorded his best…
Barcelona court replaces Messi’s prison sentence with $290,000 fine
Barcelona, July 7 (IANS) A regional court on Friday decided to substitute the 21-month prison sentence given to FC Barcelona’s star forward Lionel Messi for tax evasion with a fine. The Barcelona court said it…
Chennaiyin FC retain forward Jeje, goalkeeper Karanjit
Chennai, July 7 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Chennaiyin FC on Friday retained India forward Jeje Lalpekhlua and goalkeeper Karanjit Singh. Jeje signed a new three-year deal while Karanjit penned a two-year extension. “Chennaiyin…
Supreme Court tells BCCI ex-chief Thakur to apologise
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday asked former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Anurag Thakur to tender an “unequivocal and unconditional” apology for saying that the court’s…
Harikrishna wins opening match of Geneva chess meet
Geneva, July 7 (IANS) Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna started off his Geneva FIDE Grand Prix on a rousing note defeating Alexander Riazantsev of Russia in his opening game here. On Thursday, the World No.22…
You don’t need to tell Dhoni how to play: Kohli
Kingston (Jamaica), July 7 (IANS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli has backed veteran wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni who attracted sharp criticism for his slow innings in the fourth One Day International (ODI) match against the…
In-form Indian eves look to outclassing South Africa
Leicester (UK), July 7 (IANS) After a four-match unbeaten run, India will look to securing a semi-finals berth at the ICC Women’s World Cup when they meet South Africa at the Grace Road ground here…
Dhoni still good enough to play 2019 World Cup, feels childhood coach
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) On Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s 36th birthday, childhood coach Chanchal Bhattacharya on Friday said the former India captain is still good enough to play in the 2019 cricket World Cup. Bhattacharya also…
San Lorenzo, Botafogo win in Copa Libertadores round of 16
Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Argentine football club San Lorenzo took a step towards the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals with a 1-0 away victory over Ecuador’s Emelec. Fernando Belluschi on Thursday scored just before the…
Anas, Murmu qualify for finals at Asian Athletics meet
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) India’s national record holder Muhammed Anas and South Asian Games gold medallist Jauna Murmu qualified for the finals at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. Anas…
Eight Mizo racers eye glory at JK Tyre National Racing meet
Aizawl, July 7 (IANS) A couple of months after the Aizawl FC created waves by clinching their maiden I-League football tournament, now a group of eight budding racers from Mizoram are all set to etch…
Indian athlete tests positive for banned substance
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The menace of doping has hit Indian athletics again with decathlete Jagtar Singh testing positive for a banned substance. Jagtar, who competes in men’s decathlon, was put under provisional suspension after…
Leipzig sign French prospect Augustin
Berlin, July 7 (IANS) Leipzig have captured youngster Jean-Kevin Augustin from Paris Saint-Germain, both football clubs confirmed. The “Bulls” have strengthened their offensive with the signing of the 20-year-old striker who on Thursday signed a…