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Bayern can’t expect to beat Juventus 7-0: Guardiola

Turin (Italy), Feb 24 (IANS) Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola said he was satisfied despite seeing the German football club surrender a two-goal lead to draw against Juventus 2-2, and added that they could not…



Sania-Martina enter quarters in Qatar

Doha, Feb 24 (IANS) Indo-Swiss top tennis pair Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis expectedly romped home into yet another quarterfinal — their 41st successive win on the circuit — but not before getting a scare…


Juve answers Bayern iron grip with passion

Turin, Feb 24 (IANS) Now we know: Football is not just a game. It is a battle, a battle of tactics, systems, passion, brilliant coaches like Massimiliano Allegri and Pep Guardiola, and their outstandingly educated…



Tennis: Bhambri, Bhupathi go down in Dubai

Dubai, Feb 23 (IANS) Yuki Bhambri and Mahesh Bhupathi crashed out in the first round of their respective categories as the Indian challenge came to an end at the $2.2 million Dubai Tennis Championships here…



Australian pacer Hazlewood fined for swearing

Christchurch, Feb 23 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an exchange with umpire Ranmore Martinesz which took place…


Prince Ali wants FIFA vote to be suspended

Zurich, Feb 23 (IANS) FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has asked for Friday’s election to be suspended in a dispute over voting procedures. The Jordanian former FIFA executive committee member had voiced concerns…


Boxer Vikas gears up for APB debut

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan Yadav is expected to face a tough challenge on his debut at the AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) competition when he takes on Uzbekistan’s Israil…





Bangladesh captain Mortaza to be UNDP goodwill ambassador

Dhaka, Feb 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s cricket skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is going to be the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) “national goodwill ambassador for youth”. Mortaza currently captains the country’s One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20…


Bangladeshi cricketer Rubel faces punishment

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 23 (IANS) Bangladeshi cricketer Mohammad Rubel Hossain may face punishment and even be dropped from the central contract for not following injury rehabilitation guidelines. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan said…



Rejected Man United’s offer to join Bayern: Vidal

London, Feb 23 (IANS) Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal has revealed that he rejected an offer from English football club Manchester United last summer in order to sign with Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old, who spent four…


Van Gaal hails United win over Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury (England), Feb 23 (IANS) Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has hailed his “committed” team for their performance as they swept aside English football club Shrewsbury Town 3-0 to set up an FA Cup…


Tiki-Taka football is like chess: Turan

Barcelona, Feb 23 (IANS) Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan on Tuesday said the club’s tiki-taka style of football is like chess. The Catalan heavyweights are known for their possession-based style of football developed during the years…


Cueist Advani aiming for Asian Billiards title

Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) As the last week of training sets in for India’s Pankaj Advani prior to the Asian Billiards Championship, his aim to set another record is apparent. With a record 15 World…