KKR take on Pune, eye third consecutive win
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would look to continue their winning momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it won’t be an easy task as they lock horns with Mahendra Singh…
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Coach Enrique hopes 8-0 win at Deportivo will boost Barcelona
Barcelona, April 23 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has said he expects the team’s 8-0 thrashing of Deportivo de La Coruna will boost his players in the coming four La Liga games, that will…
Honoured to be in EPL team of the year: Man United’s De Gea
London, April 23 (IANS) Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said it is “an honour” to be included in the English Premier League Team of the Year for the 2015-16 season. “It’s an honour,…
Ex-footballer eyes comeback, confident of entering Bengal assembly
By Debdoot Das Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) He was adept at scoring from half-chances – 245 goals at the national and international levels – but stumbled in his first bid to enter the West Bengal…
Rodriguez important for Real Madrid: Coach Zidane
Madrid, April 23 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said although forward James Rodriguez was a substitute in key matches during the final stretch of the season, he thinks “he’s OK”, stressing the importance…
Beating Stoke ideal for Champions League semis preparation: City coach
Manchester, April 23 (IANS) Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini believes the best way to prepare for their Champions League football semi-final against Real Madrid is to win on Saturday against Stoke City in the English…
Nadal avenges Fognini, returns to Barcelona semis after three years
Barcelona, April 23 (IANS) Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has qualified for the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open after defeating Italian Fabio Fognini 6-2, 7-6 (1). The World No.5 got even with Fognini, who last…
Rio to host Olympic fencing test events
Rio de Janeiro, April 23 (IANS) A selection of the world’s top fencers will have the chance to familiarise themselves with this year’s Olympics venue when they take part in an official test event over…
Shooter Pejcic sets world record at Rio 2016 test event
Rio de Janeiro, April 23 (IANS) Croatian shooter Snjezana Pejcic broke the women’s 50 metre rifle 3 positions world record en route to the gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro stage of the World…
RCB skipper Kohli fined for slow over rate
Pune, April 23 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was fined Rs.12 lakh on Saturday for his team’s slow over rate against Rising Pune Supergiants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Royal Challengers…
All-round Bangalore outclass Pune by 13 runs in IPL
Pune: Royal Challengers Bangalore players celebrate after winning the IPL match against Rising Pune Supergiants at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on April 22, 2016. (Photo: Nitin Lawate/IANS) Pune, April 22 (IANS) Star batsmen…
Barcelona to pay tribute to Quini before Gijon match
Barcelona, April 22 (IANS) Barcelona on Saturday will deliver a gold shield to legendary Enrique Castro, known as Quini, in recognition of his playing career, his loyalty to the Catalan football club and his permanent…
IPL: De Villiers, Kohli power Bangalore to 185/3 against Pune
Pune, April 22 (IANS) Star batsmen AB de Villiers (83) and Virat Kohli (80) smashed quick-fire half-centuries to steer Royal Challengers Bangalore to a challenging 185/3 in 20 overs against Rising Pune Supergiants in an…
SC to hear MCA plea for holding IPL matches in Maharashtra
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear, on Monday, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) plea against the Bombay High Court order asking the Indian cricket board to shift all the 12 IPL…
Swamy, Sidhu, Mary Kom to be nominated to Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Narendra Modi government has decided to nominate Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi, Olympic medallist Mary Kom and cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Siddhu to the Rajya Sabha, informed sources said. Former union…
Aston Villa owner claims responsibility for club’s decline
London, April 22 (IANS) Aston Villa owner, American tycoon Randy Lerner, said on Friday that he is responsible for the club’s relegation to the Championship, the second tier of English club football. In a statement…
Tennis: Kerber eliminates Suarez in Stuttgart Open quarters
Stuttgart (Germany), April 22 (IANS) Spanish tennis player Carla Suarez was defeated in the quarter-finals of Stuttgart Open by Germany’s Angelique Kerber here on Friday. The winner of the Australian Open defeated Suarez 6-2, 6-4…
I-League: Bagan host champions Bengaluru with eye on second spot
Siliguri, April 22 (IANS) Though Mohun Bagan have lost their I-League crown to Bengaluru FC, they will have a chance to grab a win against the champions when they meet in the last league match…
FIFA announces committee to monitor Qatar 2022 labour conditions
Doha, April 22 (IANS) World football’s governing body FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino on Friday announced the creation of a committee to monitor labour conditions in the stadiums hosting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In…
Defender Gimenez returns to Atletico squad after six games out
Madrid, April 22 (IANS) Capital football club Atletico Madrid’s defender Jose Gimenez returned on Friday to the squad following his recovery from a muscle injury after six games out, and is ready for the La…