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09 Dec 2016
ThailandOlympic 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
GermanyJunior Hockey World Cup kicks off in Lucknow
The 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup kicked off today at Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium, Lucknow.
08 Dec 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)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 HingisJapan 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 OpenDjokovic-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 LeagueArsenal, 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
IndiaSC 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.
07 Dec 2016
Indian Premier League (IPL)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 UnitedBolivia 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 HingisIndian 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 WilliamsFederer, 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 UnitedChapecoense 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 FCIndian 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 LankaPassport 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 LankaMukesh 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 GoswamiIndian 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 MadridEl Clasico ends in a 1-1 draw
The much-awaited 'El Clasico' ended in 1-1 draw at Camp Nou.
03 Dec 2016
Martina HingisIndian 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 MadridRonaldo, 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 BoltUsian 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 LeagueFormer 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 HamiltonNico 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
SpainSpanish 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 NehwalSaina 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 NehwalSaina 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.
01 Dec 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)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 FCKashmiri 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 LeagueNEUFC 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
AustraliaAustralia 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 LeagueKolkata 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 KoreaPakistan 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
AustraliaIndia 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
IndiaIndia 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 UnitedPlane 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 LeagueKolkata, 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
IndiaAshwin'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 FedererArgentina 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 1Hamilton 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
IndiaIndia 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 SreejeshIndian 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.