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…
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Golfer Smriti fires to grab early lead
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Smriti Mehra fired a sizzling 3 under 67 to grab pole position after the first round of the Rs.6 lakh fifth leg of the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour at the…
In-form India face Bangladesh in Asia Cup opener
Dhaka, Feb 23 (IANS) With two back to back T20 series wins and Virat Kohli coming back after being rested, India look like a force to reckon with as they kick-off their Asia Cup campaign…
Golfer Lahiri to defend Indian Open title
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Defending champion Anirban Lahiri and three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington will headline one of the strongest ever fields to assemble at the Indian Open to be played at the iconic…
Australia’s biggest league names Eleni Glouftsis first female umpire in 120 years
Melbourne, Feb 23 (IANS) A young Australian woman will become the first female to umpire an official Australian Football League (AFL) game this weekend, in a move the competition’s leaders hope will pave the way…
Bagan lock horns with Maziya in AFC Cup tie
Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) Indian football giants Mohun Bagan will lock horns with Maziya Sports & Recreation Club in a high-voltage first round Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup clash at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here…
Asia Cup right stage to prepare for World T20: Kohli
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 23 (IANS) India star batsman Virat Kohli believes that the Asia Cup starting here on Wednesday is the best platform to analyse the team’s strengths and weaknesses ahead of the forthcoming World…
One can’t buy a great team: Footballer Lahm
Turin, Feb 23 (IANS) Veteran German footballer Philipp Lahm believes that no one can buy a great team like what top European clubs like Manchester City and Paris-Saint Germain are trying to do. Both Manchester…
ISL experience helping me succeed: Indian footballer Jairu
By Debdoot Das Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Indian midfielder Bikash Jairu, who has been in rich form over the past few months, says the Indian Super League (ISL) experience is now helping him succeed at…
Shanghai face Melbourne in tough ACL tie
Melbourne, Feb 23 (IANS) Shanghai SIPG coach Sven-Goran Eriksson on Tuesday said his team will need to play their best football in order to beat reigning Australian champions Melbourne Victory in their opening AFC Champions…
ISL experience helping me succeed: Indian footballer Bikash Jairu
By Debdoot Das Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Indian midfielder Bikash Jairu, who has been in rich form over the past few months, says the Indian Super League (ISL) experience is now helping him succeed at…
China could win World Cup in 15 years: Eriksson
Melbourne, Feb 23 (IANS) China could win the FIFA World Cup within “10 or 15 years”, according to Shanghai SIPG head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson. Speaking at a press conference before SIPG meets Melbourne Victory in…
English FA Cup result
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Following is an English FA Cup result on Monday, according to Xinhua. Fifth round Shrewsbury 0 Manchester United 3 Played Sunday Blackburn 1 West Ham 5 Chelsea 5 Manchester City 1…
Dallas Mavericks sign David Lee
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) The Dallas Mavericks signed veteran forward David Lee on Monday after he was waived by Boston Celtics. Lee was a two-time All-Star with New York Knicks in 2010 and the Golden…
Struggling Granada sack coach Sandoval
Madrid, Feb 23 (IANS) Bottom of the table Granada sacked coach Jose Ramon Sandoval on Monday. Sandoval was fired in the wake of his side’s 2-1 home defeat to Valencia on Sunday which left them…
Cologne sign Schalke’s Marco Hoeger for next season
Berlin, Feb 23 (IANS) The “Billy Goats” have reinforced their team with Schalke’s midfielder Marco Hoeger, both Bundesliga sides confirmed on Monday. The 26-year-old midfielder has agreed to join Cologne for next season after putting…
Ghana to host marathon to promote SDGs
Accra, Feb 23 (IANS) The second edition of the Millennium Marathon, a Pan-African run for peace and health, was launched in Accra on Monday. This year’s race is dubbed “Africa on the Run” and will…
Dortmund’s Sokratis ruled out for three weeks
Berlin, Feb 23 (IANS) Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos has been ruled out for three weeks following his injury, the “BVB” confirmed in an official statement on Monday. According to Dortmund’s club doctor Markus Braun, the…
MCA to move SC against Lodha panel recommendations
New Delhi: Chairman of the Supreme Court Committee on Reforms in Cricket Justice (retd.) R M Lodha addresses a press conference in New Delhi on Jan 4, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The…
Nava Nalanda creates record in inter-school cricket
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) Nava Nalanda High School on Monday created a new record in a Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) school cricket tournament by blasting their way to 844 runs in 45 overs against…