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India claims Five Medals in Track Asia Cup Cycling meet
New Delhi, Nov 19: India's men and women cyclists brought cheers to the hosts' camp by winning five medals (one gold, three silver and one bronze) on the opening day of the Track Asia Cup at the IG Stadium Complex Velodrome here on…
Delhi High Court allows DDCA to hold India-SA Fourth Test
New Delhi, Nov 19: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) to hold the upcoming fourth Test of the ongoing India-South Africa series at Ferozeshah Kotla stadium as scheduled.
A division…
Sony Network to broadcast ATP Events till 2020
Mumbai, Nov 19: Owners of the Sony channels, Multi Screen Media (MSM) Network, on Thursday announced that they have acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour for the next five years,…
IAAF suspended Russia under pressure, says Sports Minister
Moscow, Nov 19: Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has said the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) decision to suspend the membership of Russian Athletics Federation (RAF) was made under pressure.
"The decision…
India, Pakistan Cricket Match in December unlikely: Daily
Islamabad, Nov 19: The chances of Pakistan-India cricket match this December seem to be over, said a Pakistani daily which noted that at a time "when communalism is on the rise in India", the Pakistani cricket team visiting the country…
IPL spot-fixing: HC sends notice to Sreesanth, 35 others
New Delhi, Nov 18: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to suspended cricketer S. Sreesanth and 35 others on a police plea challenging the trial court order to drop charges against them in the 2013 Indian Premier League…
World’s Oldest Surviving Olympian Passes Away at 103
Beijing, Nov 18: Guo Jie, the world's oldest surviving Olympian who had represented China in the discus at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, has passed away at the age of 103. Guo died on Sunday and his funeral was held on Tuesday in Xi'an, the…
Explosives Threat leads to Germany Holland Match cancellation
Berlin, Nov 18: A football match between Germany and the Netherlands to be held in the German city of Hanover on Tuesday evening has been cancelled due to threat of attacks, German media Focus Online reported.
According to information…
Odia Weightlifters Pramila and Minati fail Dope Tests
New Delhi, Nov 18: Two Odia weightlifters failed dope tests during the recently concluded Commonwealth Championships at Pune. As per reports, Pramila Krisani and Minati Sethi – both tested positive for stanozolol, an anabolic steroid.
At…
Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson announces International Retirement
Perth, Nov 17: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson announced that he will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand that concludes here on Tuesday.
Johnson, 34, the…