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Sports Ministry set to reinstate IOA suspension?

The Sports Ministry has hinted at re-recognizing the Indian Olympic Association after it removed Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as its life presidents.

11 Jan 2017

Pakistan News

Pakistan in danger of not directly qualifying for 2019 WC

At eighth position in ICC rankings, Pakistan cricket team is in danger of not qualifying for the 2019 ICC World Cup in United Kingdom.

11 Jan 2017

Sports

Maria Sharapova to make her comeback at Stuttgart Grand Prix

Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova is all set to return to competitive action at the Stuttgart Grand Prix in April after facing a 15-month doping ban.

11 Jan 2017

PV Sindhu

PBL: PV Sindhu takes Chennai Smashers to semi-finals

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu defeated Sung Ji Hyun 11-8, 12-10 to take Chennai Smashers in the semi-finals of 2017 Vodafone Premier Badminton League.

11 Jan 2017

United Arab Emirates

Indian billionaires to promote Super Fight League in India

The Super Fight League (SFL) has joined hands with Indian billionaires like Aditya Munjal, Amit Burman, Keshav Bansal, Achin Kochar and others to promote the world's first Mix Martial Arts league in India.

10 Jan 2017

FIFA World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup to be the biggest one ever

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have 48 teams instead of current 32, FIFA's decision making body said.

10 Jan 2017

Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo named 'The Best FIFA Men's Player 2016'

Cristiano Ronaldo was named the Best FIFA Men's Player 2016 at FIFA's inaugural award ceremony in Zurich.

10 Jan 2017

Saina Nehwal

PBL: Awadhe Warriors reach semi-finals after defeating Bengaluru Blasters

Awadhe Warriors became the first team to enter the semi-finals of the 2017 Vodafone Premier Badminton League.

IOA cancels appointment of Kalmadi, Chautala as life presidents

The Indian Olympic Association has cancelled the appointment of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as the life presidents.

09 Jan 2017

Babita Kumari

PWL: Punjab Royals deny Delhi Sultans their first victory

Delhi Sultans suffered yet another loss at the 2017 Pro Wrestling League even after their star player Sakshi Malik won her bout.

PBL: Mumbai Rockets register fourth straight win

It was yet another amazing performance by Mumbai Rockets as they won their fourth straight tie at the 2017 Premier Badminton League in Bengaluru.

09 Jan 2017

Sports

Aditya Verma: BCCI joint secretary pressurized Dhoni to quit captaincy

Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) secretary Aditya Verma alleged that MS Dhoni's resignation as captain of India's ODI and T20 teams "was not spontaneous but under pressure."

08 Jan 2017

Carolina Marin

PBL: Carolina Marin guides Hyderabad Hunters to victory

Carolina Marin took Hyderabad Hunters to a win against Bengaluru Blasters in the Premier Badminton League in Bangalore.

07 Jan 2017

India

Dhoni to lead India one last time

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be leading the Indian team for one last time.

07 Jan 2017

Babita Kumari

Pro-Wrestling League: Jaipur Ninjas win second match

New entrants Jaipur Ninjas registered their second win at the 2017 Pro Wrestling League defeating Delhi Sultans 4-3 in Delhi.

07 Jan 2017

Saina Nehwal

PBL: Mumbai Rockets register a 4-3 win over Awadhe Warriors

Awadhe Warriors were handed a defeat at home by Mumbai Rockets in the 2017 Vodafone Premier Badminton League.

06 Jan 2017

Ranji Trophy

Mumbai to meet Gujarat in Ranji Trophy finals

Defending champions and 41 time winners Mumbai will be up against Gujarat in the finals of 2016-17 Ranji Trophy from 10 January at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

Yuvraj Singh makes a comeback to ODI team

Yuvraj Singh has been named in India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against England which starts from 15 January.

06 Jan 2017

Wriddhiman Saha

Indian squad for England series declared; Kohli named captain

The national selection committee has named the team for the upcoming ODI and T20 series. The committee also named the squad for the two one-day practice games.

06 Jan 2017

Babita Kumari

NCR Punjab Royals register first win at Pro Wrestling League

The NCR Punjab Royals defeated Mumbai Maharathi 4-3 in the 2017 Pro Wrestling League at K.D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

06 Jan 2017

Saina Nehwal

Awadhe Warriors have an easy win over Delhi Acers

After winning all the five matches of their tie against Delhi Acers, hosts Awadhe Warriors registered a 6-(-1) win in the 2017 Premier Badminton League at Lucknow.

06 Jan 2017

Sports

Virat Kohli to be named captain of ODI, T20 teams

With Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepping down as the captain of India's limited overs teams, Virat Kohli is all set to be named as the new captain.

06 Jan 2017

India

End of Dhoni's captaincy era

After leading India in 199 ODI matches and 72 T20 internationals, Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as captain on 4 January 2017.

05 Jan 2017

Carolina Marin

HS Prannoy helps Mumbai get past Hyderabad

HS Prannoy won a crucial match against Sameer Verma to give Mumbai Rockets a 2-1 win over Hyderabad Hunters in the 2017 Premier Badminton League.

04 Jan 2017

Sports

Mahendra Singh Dhoni steps down as ODI, T20 captain

Former Indian test captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as the captain of the One Day International and T20 team.

04 Jan 2017

Jose Mourinho

Premier League: Chelsea to take on Tottenham Hotspur tonight

Table toppers Chelsea will take on Tottenham Hotspur at the White Hart Lane in the final match of the Week 20 of Premier League.

04 Jan 2017

India

Indian women clinch 4th straight SAFF championship title

Indian women won a fourth straight SAFF football championship beating Bangladesh 3-1 in the final, in Siliguri.

04 Jan 2017

Marin Cilic

Yuki Bhambri advances to second round of Chennai Open

India's Yuki Bhambri defeated fellow countryman and local hero Ramkumar Ramanathan 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the 2017 Aircel Chennai Open.

04 Jan 2017

BCCI

Karnataka State Cricket Association bosses give up the office

Karnataka State Cricket Association President P.R. Ashok Anand, secretary Brijesh Patel and treasurer P. Dayananda Pai have stepped down in wake of the Supreme Court's order.

04 Jan 2017

BCCI

Not running for BCCI president's post: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian captain and current Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Sourav Ganguly said that he is not looking to be the president of BCCI.

04 Jan 2017

PV Sindhu

Mumbai Rockets crush Delhi Acers to win their PBL opener

Mumbai Rockets went to to win all of their five ties against Delhi Acers to win 6-(-1) in their first match of the 2017 Premier Badminton League.

03 Jan 2017

India

SAFF Women's Championship: India to face Bangladesh in finals

Hosts and defending champions, Indian women's football team will be up against Bangladesh in the finals of SAFF Women's Championships in Siliguri, West Bengal.

03 Jan 2017

BCCI

Nariman refuses to name new BCCI bosses; replaced by Divan

The Supreme Court of India has removed senior lawyer Fali Nariman who was appointed by the apex court on Monday to name the new BCCI officials.

03 Jan 2017

Saina Nehwal

Kidambi wins it for Awadhe Warriors

Srikanth Kidambi's victory against Rajiv Ouseph confirmed Awadhe Warriors' over the host Hyderabad Hunters at 2017 Premier Badminton League.

03 Jan 2017

Haryana

Haryana Government to provide state akhadas with 100 mats

The movie 'Dangal' highlighted the issue of young wrestlers facing problems in their training, owing to lack of basic facilities.

02 Jan 2017

Marin Cilic

22nd edition of the Chennai Open commences

The 2017 tennis season kicked off with three ATP 250 tournaments underway across the globe including our very own Chennai Open, the other two being played in Brisbane and Qatar.

02 Jan 2017

Carolina Marin

Carolina Marin hunts down PV Sindhu in PBL opener

World number two Carolina Marin defeated world number six Pusarla Venkata Sindhu in the opening match of Premier Badminton League 2017 in Hyderabad.

02 Jan 2017

India

Supreme Court sacks Anurag Thakur, Ajay Shirke

The Supreme Court has removed the two most powerful men in BCCI, President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke for not complying with the orders of the apex court to implement the Lodha Panel reforms.

01 Jan 2017

Chelsea FC

Premier League: Chelsea extends winning streak to 13

Chelsea extended their winning streak to 13 consecutive games after a 4-2 win over Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.

31 Dec 2016

India

Girls make India proud at 2016 Rio Olympics

India sent its largest ever contingent of 117 athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympics held in August 2016.