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27 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalSameer Verma loses in Hong Kong Open finals
Sameer Verma was handed a defeat by local boy Ng Ka Long Angus in the finals of Hong Kong Open.
27 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalPV Sindhu's winning streak halted by Tai Tzu Ying
2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist Pusarla Venkata Sindhu's winning run at Hong Kong Open was halted by Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu Ying in the final match.
27 Nov 2016
Rani RampalAustralian women's hockey team edge past India in finals
The Australian women's hockey team defeated India in the final match of the three match test series. They won 3-1.
26 Nov 2016
IndiaAdvantage India as England ends day one at 268/8
On the opening day of India's 3rd Test against England at Mohali, bowlers put the hosts in command by picking up 8 wickets and restricted England to 268 runs.
26 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalSuper Saturday; Sindhu, Verma in Hong Kong Open finals
It was a 'Super Saturday' for India's badminton after two shuttlers reached the finals of Hong Kong Super series.
26 Nov 2016
PR SreejeshIndian hockey team goes down against New Zealand
Indian men's hockey team lost to New Zealand in the Four Nations Invitational Tournament in Australia. This was India's second loss in the tournament.
26 Nov 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)BCCI's anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come up with a new helpline for domestic cricketers (both men and women), to help them be aware of the medications and supplements they are taking.
25 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalSindhu smashes her way into semis; Saina knocked out
PV Sindhu defeated Singapore's Liang Xiaoyu to reach the semi-finals of the 2016 Hong Kong Open.
25 Nov 2016
Rani RampalIndian women lose to Australia in hockey
Australian women's hockey team crushed the Indian side 4-1 to level the three match-series 1-1.
25 Nov 2016
Donald TrumpTrump in support of LA Olympic bid: Mayor
Los Angeles's Mayor Eric Garcetti said that President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his support to city's bid to host Olympic Games in 2024.
25 Nov 2016
Formula OneAbu Dhabi to be last race of Jenson Button's career
Former F1 World Champion Jenson button said that the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his last race.
25 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalSaina, Sindhu reach Hong Kong Open quarter-finals
Saina Nehwal reached the quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open after defeating Japan's Sayaka Sato 18-21, 21-9, 16-21 in the second round. Saina will now face Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi.
25 Nov 2016
FootballSteven Gerrard retires from football, concludes 19-year-long career
The former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard called time on his 19-year long football career.
24 Nov 2016
PR SreejeshIndia defeat Malaysia 4-2 in Four Nations Tournament
India put the first points on the board in the Four Nations Invitational Tournament in Melbourne after registering win over Malaysia.
24 Nov 2016
YouTubeIs he India's next Sachin Tendulkar?
A video of a five-year old Delhi batsman playing in an Under-14 tournament has gone viral on the internet.
24 Nov 2016
UEFA Champions LeagueSpanish prosecutors seek 2-year prison sentence for Neymar
Spanish prosecutors recommended that Barcelona star Neymar be given a 2-year prison sentence and a fine of €10 million, for alleged corrupt practices in his transfer to Barcelona.
23 Nov 2016
Rani RampalIndian women beat Australia in first hockey test
The Indian women's hockey team defeated Australia 1-0 in the first test match of the three match series.
23 Nov 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)Faf du Plessis found guilty of ball tampering
International Cricket Council has found South African captain Faf du Plessis guilty of ball tampering during the second test match against Australia.
23 Nov 2016
Wriddhiman SahaParthiv Patel makes a comeback after eight years
Wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel has replaced Wriddhiman Saha for the third test at Mohali against England.
22 Nov 2016
LondonNew findings reveal 12 more athletes guilty of doping
International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that 12 athletes have been disqualified from the 2012 London Olympics after failing a retroactive drugs test.
21 Nov 2016
Stafanie TaylorWI win second T20 against Indian women's cricket team
The West Indies women's cricket team restricted the Indian side to 106, winning the second T20 in Vijayawada and the three match series 2-0.
21 Nov 2016
IndiaEngland players yet to receive their daily allowance
The England cricket team on Indian tour is yet to receive its daily allowance from the BCCI owing to no memorandum signed between Indian and English cricket boards.
21 Nov 2016
IndiaIndia win second test match; lead series 1-0
Indian cricket team took a 1-0 lead in the five-match test series as they beat England by 246 runs in the second test match at Visakhapatnam.
21 Nov 2016
Atletico de KolkataChennaiyin FC play a draw against Kolkata
Davide Succi's 77th minute goal helped Chennaiyin FC play a draw against Atletico de Kolkata in the Hero Indian Super League at Chennai.
21 Nov 2016
Andy MurrayMurray wins his first ATP World Tour Finals title
Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 to lift his maiden ATP World Tour Finals Trophy. Murray also ended the year with the number one ranking.
20 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalPV Sindhu wins China Open, her maiden Super Series title
Continuing her stellar form, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu won the China Open beating home favorite Sun Yu 21-11, 17-21, 21-11, in the final.
20 Nov 2016
Andy MurrayIt's Murray vs Djokovic in the ATP Tour Finals
World's top two players Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic booked their places in the final of the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals after winning their respective last four matches.
19 Nov 2016
IndiaAshwin takes a fiver; Kohli hits fifty on day three
Ravichandran Ashwin picked up another five-wicket haul to bundle out the English team on day three of the second test.
Gianni Infantino eyes expanded Club World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an idea of expanding the number of teams in FIFA Club World Cup from seven to 32.
19 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalPV Sindhu reaches China Open finals
2016 Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu reached the finals of 2016 China Open after defeating Korea's Sung Ji Hyun.
19 Nov 2016
Atletico de KolkataPune stun table toppers Delhi Dynamos 4-3
Pune City FC ended Delhi Dynamos FC's unbeaten streak handing them a 4-3 defeat at Pune in the 2016 Hero Indian Super League.
19 Nov 2016
Real MadridPremier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A: Key weekend showdowns
The European big leagues return after the international break with a series of mouthwatering clashes this weekend.
18 Nov 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC charges Du Plessis with ball tampering
South Africa cricket captain Faf du Plessis has been charged for ball tampering during second test against Australia by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
18 Nov 2016
IndiaIndia in command of Vizag test after day two
Ravichandran Ashwin scored a half century on second day of test match against England as India were bowled out on 455 in the first innings.
18 Nov 2016
National Football LeagueLuke Kuechly injured; carted off the field during NFL game
Luke Kuechly was carted off the field in middle of the game between Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints after being hit in the back of his head in the National Football League (NFL).
18 Nov 2016
Atletico de KolkataAtletico de Kolkata strike late to draw with NEUFC
Iain Hume's 90th minute goal denied North East United FC a win against Atletico de Kolkata at Rabindra Sarobar Stadium, Kolkata in the 2016 Hero Indian Super League.
18 Nov 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)Indian women whitewash West Indies 3-0
Indian women's cricket team secured a 3-0 ODI series victory against the West Indies.
17 Nov 2016
IndiaKohli, Pujara's centuries help India score 317
Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara scored centuries to put England on back foot on day one of the second test at Visakhapatnam.
17 Nov 2016
Saina NehwalSindhu struggles, but reaches quarterfinals of China Open
PV Sindhu won her second round match against Beiwen Zhang after a bit of struggle to reach the quarterfinals of 2016 China Open.
17 Nov 2016
Andy MurrayDavid Goffin to replace injured Monfils in ATP Tour Finals
World number 11 David Goffin is all set to replace Gael Monfils at the 2016 ATP Tour Finals in London.