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09 Dec 2016

Thailand

Olympic may get two new sports

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) may soon recognize Muay Thai and Cheerleading as Olympic sports. The two sports have already received provisional recognition from the IOC.

08 Dec 2016

Germany

Junior Hockey World Cup kicks off in Lucknow

The 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup kicked off today at Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium, Lucknow.

MCC suggests new rules for cricket

The Marylebone Cricket Club, London suggested some changes in cricket, to bring about a balance between the batsman and the bowler.

08 Dec 2016

Martina Hingis

Japan Warriors defeat Indian Aces in IPTL

Japan Warriors remained in the contention for the title after defeating Indian Aces 27-20 in the crucial Singapore leg of International Premier Tennis League.

07 Dec 2016

French Open

Djokovic-Becker partnership comes to an end

World number two tennis player Novak Djokovic has split with his German coach Boris Becker after three years of partnership.

07 Dec 2016

UEFA Champions League

Arsenal, Barca, Napoli, Atletico top respective groups

As the group stage matches of Groups A-D of UEFA Champions League concluded, 8 teams made it to the Round of 16.

07 Dec 2016

India

SC allows BCCI to spend money for England series

The Supreme Court of India has accepted BCCI's plea to spend Rs.1.33 crore for the remaining test series against England.

Cricketer Rishabh Pant signs multi-crore deal with SG

19-year old Delhi batsman Rishabh Pant has signed a three year deal with Meerut based cricket equipment manufacturers, Sanspareils Greenlands (SG).

07 Dec 2016

Manchester United

Bolivia arrests LaMia airline chief

Bolivian authorities have arrested the owner of LaMia airlines, which crashed last week killing 71 people including Brazilian football team; Gustavo Vargas has been detained as part of the investigation into the crash.

06 Dec 2016

Martina Hingis

Indian Aces outplay UAE Royals in Singapore leg of IPTL

Indian Aces registered a victory over UAE Royals on the first day of Singapore leg of the 2016 International Premier Tennis League.

06 Dec 2016

Serena Williams

Federer, Serena pull out of IPTL over India's 'economic uncertainty'

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, who were supposed to travel to Hyderabad for the third leg of 2016 International Premier Tennis League have decided not to participate in the tournament.

06 Dec 2016

Manchester United

Chapecoense awarded Copa Sudamericana title

Brazilian football team Chapecoense have been awarded the Copa Sudamericana title by the South American football confederation Conmebol.

05 Dec 2016

Mumbai City FC

Indian Super league reaches its semi-final leg

The 2016 Hero Indian Super League entered its next stage after the final round-robin match on Sunday.

05 Dec 2016

Sri Lanka

Passport expires; costs Mukesh Hong Kong Open golf tournament

Indian golfer Mukesh Kumar will not be able to participate at the star studded Hong Kong Open golf tournament starting 8 December; because his passport has expired.

05 Dec 2016

Sri Lanka

Mukesh Kumar wins Panasonic Open golf tournament

Veteran Mukesh Kumar created history by winning the 2016 Panasonic Open golf tournament in New Delhi.

05 Dec 2016

Jhulan Goswami

Indian women beat Pakistan to win 6th straight Asia Cup

Continuing their dominance in the Asia Cup, Indian women captured a 6th straight title beating Pakistan in the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup final.

04 Dec 2016

Real Madrid

El Clasico ends in a 1-1 draw

The much-awaited 'El Clasico' ended in 1-1 draw at Camp Nou.

03 Dec 2016

Martina Hingis

Indian Aces snatch a win from Singapore Slammers in IPTL

Singapore Slammers were handed a second defeat of the tournament as they lost to Indian Aces 26-25 in International Premier Tennis League.

03 Dec 2016

Real Madrid

Ronaldo, Mourinho involved in 'tax evasion'?

Real Madrid's superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho have been accused of tax evasion.

03 Dec 2016

Usain Bolt

Usian Bolt wins 'Athlete of the Year' award

Jamaican sprinter won IAAF's male 'Athlete of the Year' award for the sixth time in his career. He had previously won the title in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

03 Dec 2016

Premier League

Former players claim to be abused at Southampon FC

Former players of the Premier League club Southampton FC have alleged that they were victims of sexual-abuse from a former employee of the club.

03 Dec 2016

Lewis Hamilton

Nico Rosberg announces shock retirement from F1 career

F1 world champion Nico Rosberg announced retirement from Formula One, days after winning his maiden world title.

02 Dec 2016

Spain

Spanish authorities arrest 34 people in tennis match fixing scandal

Spanish Police have detained 34 people, including six tennis players in relation with the match-fixing scandal in 2014.

02 Dec 2016

Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal loses in Macau Open quarter-finals

Top seeded Saina Nehwal crashed out of the 2016 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold championships after a loss against Zhang Yiman of China.

01 Dec 2016

Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal enters Macau Open quarter-finals

Saina Nehwal defeated Indonesian Dinar Dyah Ayustine in the second round of the 2016 Macau Open to reach the quarter-finals.

Ashwin continues to be number one 'all-rounder'

Ravichandran Ashwin continued to be on the top of ICC 'all rounder' in the current test rankings.

01 Dec 2016

Chennaiyin FC

Kashmiri boy wins Asian Karate Championship

Hashim Mansoor from Bandipora district of Kashmir won the gold medal at the Asian Youth Karate Champions in Delhi.

01 Dec 2016

Indian Super League

NEUFC keep semis hopes alive after defeating Delhi Dynamos

North East United FC have kept themselves in the race for semi-final spot after registering a 2-1 win over Delhi Dynamos FC in Guwahati.

30 Nov 2016

Australia

Australia level the ongoing hockey series with India

World number one Australia made a comeback in the second match against India to level the series 1-1.

30 Nov 2016

Indian Super League

Kolkata reach third successive semis of Indian Super League

Atletico de Kolkata became the first team to reach all three semi-finals of the Indian Super League after their match against Kerala Blasters FC ended in a 1-1 draw.

29 Nov 2016

South Korea

Pakistan not to participate in Junior Hockey World Cup

Pakistan junior hockey team will not be participating in the upcoming men's hockey junior world cup as they missed their deadlines to apply for the visa.

12 Feb 2017

Australia

India win second Blind T20 World Cup

India defeated arch rivals Pakistan in the finals of the 2017 Blind T20 World Cup at Bengaluru to win the title for the second time.

29 Nov 2016

India

India wins third test against England; lead 2-0 in series

India won the third test against England on the fourth day at Mohali by chasing a small target of 103 runs.

29 Nov 2016

Manchester United

Plane carrying Brazilian footballers crashes

A plane carrying 72 passengers including members of Brazilian football team Chapecoense Real crashed on the way from Bolivia to Medellin international airport, Colombia.

29 Nov 2016

Indian Super League

Kolkata, Kerala look to getting closer to ISL semi's berth

Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters FC will be up against each other in the 51st match of 2016 Indian Super League at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata.

28 Nov 2016

India

Ashwin's three wickets put England in tough position on Day3

Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets in the second innings to put India in control of the third test match against England in Mohali.

28 Nov 2016

Roger Federer

Argentina beat Croatia 3-2 to seal the Davis Cup victory

In a remarkable turnaround, Argentina stormed back from brink of elimination to claim their maiden Davis Cup victory over Croatia.

28 Nov 2016

Formula 1

Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi GP; Rosberg F1 title

Nico Rosberg won maiden Formula 1 world title and Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

27 Nov 2016

India

India make solid start on day two at Mohali

After bundling out England team at 283, India made a good start in the first innings on day two of Mohali test.

27 Nov 2016

PR Sreejesh

Indian men defeat Malaysia 4-1; finish third in tournament

Indian men's hockey team registered a convincing 4-1 win over the Malaysian team in the Four Nations Invitations Hockey tournament in Australia to finish third.