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Athletes endorse 2016 Olympics canoe slalom venue
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 1: The Rio 2016 international canoe slalom course won widespread praise from athletes after the completion of the sport's official Olympic test event.
"It's already my favorite course. For me, it's the best in the…
India’s off-spinner Ashwin grabs career-best second spot in Test Rankings
Dubai, Nov 30: India's off-spinner Ashwin jumped three places to his career-best second spot among the Test bowlers after he took 12 wickets in India's 124-run win over South Africa in Nagpur, while his teammates Amit Mishra and Ravindra…
BAI announces Rs.10 lakh for P.V. Sindhu
New Delhi, Nov 30: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Monday announced Rs.10 lakh for P.V. Sindhu, who clinched the $120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold title on Sunday for a third consecutive year.
World No.12 Sindhu defended…
Ajax book win over PEC Zwolle to stay on Top
The Hague, Nov 30: AFC Ajax maintained the lead in the Dutch Eredivisie with a 2-0 win over PEC Zwolle. Ajax dominated the first half in Zwolle on Sunday, but wasted several major chances, reports Xinhua.
Wingers Amin Younes and Viktor…
FC Goa enter ISL Semis with 5-1 Win over Kerala
Guwahati, Nov 30: FC Goa's Brazilian striker Reinaldo struck a hat-trick in a 5-1 mauling of Kerala Blasters here on Sunday to confirm their place in the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals.
Pulga put the Blasters ahead in the second…
UAE Striker Ahmed Khalil named AFC Player of Year
New Delhi, Nov 30: UAE star striker Ahmed Khalil was on Sunday named the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) player of the year 2015 at the annual awards ceremony held here. Khalil was declared the winner, ahead of compatriot Omar…
English Premier League standings
London, Nov 30 (IANS) The following are the English Premier League standings after the matches on Sunday (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points), according to Xinhua news agency.
Man City 14 9…
Valencia Coach Nuno Resigns after Sevilla defeat
Madrid, Nov 30: Nuno Espiritu Santo resigned as Valencia coach after his side's 1-0 defeat to Sevilla on Sunday night. Nuno leaves the club after a season and 13 games in charge. He led the side to qualification to the Champions League…
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant to retire after 2015-16 Season
Los Angeles, Nov 30: Basketball legend and Los Angeles Lakers' star Kobe Bryant has announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 season. The 17-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star and the Lakers' leading career scorer…
Portuguese Soccer League standings
Lisbon, Nov 30: The following are the Portuguese soccer league standings after Sunday's matches (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points), according to Xinhua news agency.
Sporting CP…