Mountain bike rally flagged off in Shimla
Shimla, April 15 (IANS) The fifth edition of Hero MTB Shimla 2016 was flagged off here on Friday. The two-day race, with 105 participants from India and abroad, will cover over 120 km, passing through…
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Rio 2016 puts one million tickets on sale
Rio De Janeiro, April 15 (IANS) Rio 2016 organisers have put on sale an additional one million tickets for this year’s Olympic Games in one of the last chances for fans to attend the quadrennial…
Gujarat Lions thrash Pune to register second win of IPL-9
Rajkot: Gujarat Lions’ Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo with Rising Pune Supergiants captain MS Dhoni after winning the IPL match between Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on…
IPL: Pune set competitive target for Gujarat
Rajkot, April 14 (IANS) Faf du Plesis led the way with a half-century as Rising Pune Supergiants posted 163/5 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) tie against Gujarat Lions at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium…
Murray qualifies for quarter-finals of Monte Carlo Masters
MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2016 (Xinhua) — Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during the semifinal of men’s singles against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2016….
IPL: Pune win toss, elect to bat against Gujarat
Rajkot, April 14 (IANS) Rising Pune Supergiants won the toss and elected to bat first in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Gujarat Lions at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Thursday. Both…
Gupill to replace injured Simmons in Mumbai Indians
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Mumbai Indians’ West Indian star Lendl Simmons was on Thursday ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), after just a game for the reigning champions and will…
Achrekar sir made me realise fitness is key to success: Tendulkar
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said his childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar was instrumental in making him realise the importance of fitness at the start of his career. All I am…
Delhi offers to host Pune’s IPL play-offs
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) has expressed its readiness to host the two play-off matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled to be held in Pune if…
Wales coach wants Bale to stay in Spain with Real Madrid
London, April 14 (IANS) Wales football team coach Chris Coleman has said he would prefer his countryman Gareth Bale to stay at Spanish football powerhouses Real Madrid rather than sign for an English Premier League…
West Ham to pay $3.5 mn annual rent for Olympic Stadium
London, April 14 (IANS) English football club West Ham will pay $3.5 million a year to rent the Olympic Stadium, according to media reports on Thursday. The deal was made public as London Legacy Development…
Putin calls for fair treatment to Russian athletes
Moscow, April 14 (IANS) President Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed to protect Russian athletes against unfair decisions made by international sports organisations. Russia will fight so all decisions would be fairly made on participation of…
Hungary unveils logo for 2024 Olympics bid
Budapest, April 14 (IANS) Hungary unveiled the logo it plans to use in its bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at a special ceremony here on Thursday. The logo, designed by the Graphasel…
I-League: East Bengal face tough battle against Sporting
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) East Bengal would have a tough task at home when they host Sporting Clube de Goa in an I-League encounter at the Barasat Stadium here on Friday. Having tasted defeat at…
Hope Atletico doesn’t draw Real Madrid: Filipe Luis
Madrid, April 14 (IANS) Atletico Madrid’s Brazilian defender Filipe Luis hopes that they rather not draw crosstown rivals Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Atletico Madrid marched to the Champions League’s semis on Wednesday…
India face Malaysia to book final berth in Azlan Shah hockey
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 14 (IANS) An inconsistent Indian team would need to come up with their A-game as they take on Malaysia in a must win contest in their final league fixture of the 25th…
Maybe I can win Olympic football gold for Brazil: Pele
Rio de Janeiro, April 14 (IANS) Brazil football legend Pele on Thursday joked that he just might make a return from retirement to help his country win the gold in Olympic football. The 75-year-old never…
Meco launches Formula Junior Racing Series
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Meco Motorsports announced on Thursday the launch of Formula Junior Racing Series (FJRS) which will provide an affordable platform for young, rookie aspirants to try their hand at the sport. The…
Acting more challenging than playing cricket: Tendulkar
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Following the release of the teaser of his upcoming film “Sachin The Film”, Indias batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said acting is a more challenging task for him than playing…
Simeone hails Atletico players after knocking out Barcelona
Madrid, April 14 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone applauded his players’ spirit after knocking defending champions FC Barcelona out of the Champions League football tournament in the quarter-finals. “It is clear that with great…