Atletico will rise again: Moya
Madrid, Dec 16 (IANS) Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya has stressed that his team will recover from its current slump that has seen it lose the last three matches. “The team is not used…
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Olympic champion offers message of hope to Puerto Ricans
San Juan (Puerto Rico), Dec 16 (IANS) Puerto Rico star Monica Puig, the surprise winner of the Rio Olympics women’s singles tennis tournament, sent a message of hope to residents of the Caribbean island who…
Suarez extends contract with Barcelona
Barcelona, Dec 16 (IANS) FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to extend their contract with Uruguay forward Luis Suarez through to June 2021. Suarez’s new buy-out or termination clause is now set at 200 million…
Fifth Test: England post 68/2 at lunch
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Indian bowlers struck early blows as England posted 68/2 at lunch on the first day of the fifth and final cricket Test here on Friday. Joe Root (44) and Moeen ALi…
England to bat in fifth Test
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) England skipper Alastair Cook has won the toss and elected to bat against India in the fifth and final Test match here on Friday. Liam Dawson and Stuart Broad were named…
Adventure, music fest gets underway in Arunachal Pradesh
By Natalia Ningthoujam Itanagar, Dec 15 (IANS) Northeast state Arunachal Pradesh’s tranquil village Dambuk, known for its orange orchards, came to life with the roaring sound of modified Gypsies and Jeeps and the high octane…
Modric doesn’t like the video technology
Yokohama, Dec 15 (IANS) Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on Thursday said he didn’t like the new video technology which was introduced by world football governing body FIFA at the Club World Cup. The video…
Atletico Madrid defender Gimenez returns to training
Madrid, Dec 15 (IANS) Capital football club Atletico Madrid’s defender Jose Maria Gimenez returned to training on Thursday after his absence from the previous training due to problems with his left foot. The Uruguayan defender…
Sindhu loses to Sun Yu in Superseries Finals
Dubai, Dec 15 (IANS) Indian star shuttler P.V. Sindhu lost her second match of the Group B of the BWF Superseries Finals to Chinese Sun Yu here on Thursday. Rio Olympic Games 2016 silver medallist…
India beat Thailand in basketball tourney
Hong Kong, Dec 15 (IANS) India beat Thailand 86-65 to progress to the semi-finals of the 21st Super Kung Sheung Cup International Basketball Invitation Championship here on Thusday. It was yet another superlative performance by…
Benzema, Ronaldo lead Real Madrid to Club World Cup final
Yokohama (Japan), Dec 15 (IANS) Goals from Frenchman Karim Benzema and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo helped Spanish football giants Real Madrid advance to the final of the Club World Cup, defeating Mexico’s Club America 2-0…
India beat Spain to enter semis of Hockey Junior World Cup
Lucknow, Dec 15 (IANS) Home favourites India overcame Spain 2-1 to set up a semi-final clash against Australia in the Hockey Junior World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here on Thursday. Marc Serrahima’s…
Galaxy of stars in PWL auction
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) A total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medallists will go under the hammer at the second Pro Wrestling League (PWL) player auction to be held here on Friday. Besides,…
Ranji: Odisha shot out for 152 by Jharkhand
Thumba (Kerala), Dec 15 (IANS) Odisha were bowled out for 152 runs by Jharkhand on the opening day of their Group B clash here on Thursday. Odisha slumped to the low score at the St…
Smith ton boosts Australia on first day vs Pakistan
Brisbane, Dec 15 (IANS) Steven Smith scored a century to place Australia in a strong position at the end of the opening day of the first cricket Test against Pakistan here on Thursday. Smith was…
India beat Spain to enter semis of Hockey Junior World Cup
Lucknow, Dec 15 (IANS) Home favourites India overcame Spain 2-1 to enter the semi-finals of the Hockey Junior World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here on Thursday. Marc Serrahima’s successful penalty conversion had…
Juventus extend midfielder Sturaro’s contract till 2021
Turin, Dec 15 (IANS) Juventus young midfielder Stefano Sturaro on Thursday renewed his contract for five more years which will keep him with the record Italian football champions until at least 2021. Bursting onto the…
SC may replace BCCI officials with three-member committee
New Delhi, Dec. Dec 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court indicated on Thursday that it may replace the existing office-bearers of the Indian cricket board with a three-member committee as it asked the country’s cricket governing…
Jayant a great addition to Indian team: Kohli
Chennai, Dec 15 (IANS) Jayant Yadav is a great addition to the Indian Test team, according to captain Virat Kohli, who on Thursday went to the extent of comparing the young off-spinner to former England…
Carrasco says back to basics for Atletico Madrid
Madrid, Dec 15 (IANS) Although Atletico Madrid suffered the heartbreak of losing the last Champions League final on penalties to local rivals, Real Madrid, they started the current season in great form, playing perhaps their…