Shark forces pro surfers to flee
Melbourne, April 8 (IANS) Pro surfers have been forced out of the water at a World Surf League (WSL) event in Western Australia after a shark came within meters of launching an attack on the…
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IPL season 9 set to roll out with two new teams
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) With a new title sponsor and two recently formed franchises, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to roll out its ninth edition from Saturday with defending champions Mumbai Indians…
Sports broadcasting industry to grow by 15-20 percent this year
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Depending on the higher number of sports events in 2016, the overall sports broadcasting industry in India is likely to grow by 15-20 percent over the last year, industry sources have…
Bereaved Manpreet to join Indian hockey team
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 8 (IANS) Bereaved midfielder Manpreet Singh will fly in to join the Indian men’s hockey team for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on Friday. Manpreet had to return to India, following…
Former Arsenal star Wiltord announces comeback plans
London, April 8 (IANS) Four years after he hung up his boots after a glittering club and international career, former Arsenal star Sylvain Wiltord has revealed that he plans to come out of retirement at…
I let Rohit use his instincts: MI coach Ponting
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Rating Rohit Sharma’s leadership abilities highly, Mumbai Indians coach Ricky Ponting on Friday said he lets the talented India opener use his instincts. Under Rohit’s captaincy, Mumbai have won the Indian…
Golfer Lahiri tied 59th on the opening day of Masters
Augusta (Georgia), April 8 (IANS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri got off to a poor start at the 80th Masters Tournament as he shot four-over 76 to be tied 59th at the Augusta National Golf Club…
Norwich will find it tough at Crystal Palace: Pardew
London, April 8 (IANS) Crystal Palace have endured a poor run of form in recent times, but their manager Alan Pardew believes that in-form Norwich City will find it tough when they visit for a…
Wenger reveals he rejected signing West Ham’s Payet due to ‘inconsistency’
London, April 8 (IANS) English football club Arsenal’s French coach Arsene Wenger has revealed he decided not to sign his compatriot midfielder Dimitri Payet, who now shines at West Ham, because of the latter’s “inconsistency”….
Changes in store as Barcelona visit San Sebastian
Madrid, April 8 (IANS) FC Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique will have to carry out a balancing act when the Catalan football giants visit Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday afternoon. Last weekend’s home…
IPL: Mumbai Indians eye winning start against Pune Supergiants
By Aritra Chowdhury Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai Indians will aim to get their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 campaign off to a winning start when they take on debutants Rising Pune Supergiants…
Concacaf implements pilot programme in Nicaragua
Managua, April 8 (IANS) The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is implementing a soccer pilot programme in Nicaragua. According to Nicaragua’s daily “19 Digital”, on Thursday Hugo Salvedo, Concacaf’s director…
Felt like the world came crashing down: Stokes
London, April 8 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday said he felt as if “the whole world had come down” on him as he was hit for four consecutive sixes in the final over…
Benzema may shake off injury to play against Wolfsburg
Madrid, April 8 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who suffered a blow to his left thigh, may play in Tuesday’s second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Wolfsburg. The French striker was replaced…
IPL great stepping stone between first class and world cricket: Ashwin
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Rising Pune Supergiants star off-spinner Ravichandra Ashwin on Friday praised the Indian Premier League (IPL) and termed the country’s domestic T20 tournament as a stepping stone between first class and international…
Mumbai Indians have adequate cover for Malinga: Bond
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) After veteran pacer Lasith Malinga was ruled out of the first half of Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond said on Friday his side has enough depth…
Sports brand Zeven is official kit partner for RCB
Bengaluru, April 8 (IANS) New multiple sports apparel and accessories brand Zeven announced its association with Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), as its official kit partner for IPL Season Nine….
Liverpool held 1-1 on Klopp’s return to Dortmund
Dortmund (Germany), April 8 (IANS) Mats Hummel’s second-half goal cancelled out Divock Origi’s opener for Liverpool to secure a 1-1 draw at the first leg in Europa League football quarter-final. Juergen Klopp’s men wrapped up…
Venus Williams bows out of Charleston tennis tourney
Charleston (South Carolina), April 8 (IANS) Former World No.1 Venus Williams lost to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-7 (5), 6-2, 4-6 while top-seeded and defending champion Angelique Kerber advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-2,…
Bumrah deserves credit for consistency: Bond
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond on Friday heaped praise on the team’s young pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his consistent performance for India over the past couple of months, especially in…