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22 Mar 2017
Manchester CityEsports to generate $1.5 billion in revenue by 2020
Esports is set to become a $1.5 billion market with an audience base of around 600 million by 2020.
21 Mar 2017
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC Test Rankings: Jadeja, Pujara grab best spots
In the latest rankings released by International Cricket Council, Ravindra Jadeja has surpassed Ravichandran Ashwin to become the number one test bowler.
21 Mar 2017
UEFA Champions LeagueGot death threats after Ranieri was sacked: Jamie Vardy
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has revealed that he received death threats after manager Claudio Ranieri was sacked last month.
21 Mar 2017
Virat KohliKohli has hidden true extent of his injury: Michael Clark
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke said that Virat Kohli's shoulder injury "could be worse than it appears".
21 Mar 2017
SportsSchweinsteiger signs with MLS club Chicago Fire
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger signed a one-year contract with the MLS (Major League Soccer) side Chicago Fire.
21 Mar 2017
BCCIMumbai removed as BCCI's full-time member
In a move to overhaul the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), 41-time Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai has been removed as the full member of the board.
20 Mar 2017
Real MadridLa Liga: Messi scores twice as Barca defeat Valencia 4-2
Barcelona were back to winning ways at Camp Nou after defeating Valencia 4-2 in La Liga.
20 Mar 2017
Ravindra JadejaThird test match between India, Australia ends in a draw
Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb held their nerves to help Australia force a draw in the third test match against India at Ranchi.
20 Mar 2017
Novak DjokovicAfter Murray, Djokovic too pulls out of Miami Open
Following Andy Murray, defending champion Novak Djokovic also pulled put of the Miami Masters tournament.
20 Mar 2017
Novak DjokovicFederer defeats Wawrinka to win Indian Wells title
Roger Federer lifted his fifth Indian Wells title after defeating his countryman Stan Wawrinka in all-Swiss finale.
20 Mar 2017
Australian Grand Prix2017 season of Formula One to kick off next week
The 2017 Formula One season is all set to kick off with the Australian Grand Prix from 26 March 2017.
19 Mar 2017
Ravindra JadejaIndia-Aus 3rd test Day 4: Pujara makes double-ton
India extended its lead on the 4th day of the 3rd test against Australia as Pujara and Saha added over 175 runs to the board.
19 Mar 2017
IndiaU-17 FIFA WC will change Indian football: Kushal Das
General secretary of All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kushal Das said that the face of Indian football will change after the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in October this year.
18 Mar 2017
Ravindra JadejaPujara scores ton to keep India in fight against Australia
Cheteshwar Pujara scored his 11th ton in the third test against Australia as India trail by 91 runs at the end of day three.
18 Mar 2017
Arjuna AwardAbhinav Bindra opens up about his neurological medical condition
Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra opened up about a serious neurological-medical condition he suffered from in 2014.
18 Mar 2017
Maria SharapovaSharapova's participation at Grand Slams doubtful after a comeback?
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, who will be making a comeback to tennis after a 15-months ban for drug usage, is doubtful of playing the year's Grand Slams.
17 Mar 2017
Real MadridUEFA Champions League: Quarter final draw is out
Three-time Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid will face the English team Leicester City which reached the quarter-finals for the first time this season.
17 Mar 2017
Ravindra JadejaAustralia scores mammoth runs in third test; India start steadily
Australian team put on a mammoth score of 451 runs in the first innings on the second day of the third test against India. Steve Smith remained unbeaten at 178, while Glenn Maxwell scored his maiden test century.
17 Mar 2017
South Africa2022 Commonwealth Games: UK cities join together as hosts?
After Durban pulled out of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation is considering a bid from various cities of the United Kingdom to host the games jointly.
16 Mar 2017
Novak DjokovicFederer goes past Nadal to enter Indian Wells quarter-finals
Roger Federer defeated his long time rival Rafael Nadal in straight sets to cruise into the quarter-finals of BNP Paribas Open.
16 Mar 2017
Ravindra JadejaSmith, Maxwell stabilize Australia in third test match at Ranchi
Captain Steve Smith scored 117 to take Australia to 299 runs on day one of the third test match against India.
16 Mar 2017
UEFA Champions LeagueChampions League: Monaco send Manchester City packing, enter quarter-finals
Monaco progressed to the quarter-final round of the Champions League on rule of away goals after defeating Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of the round of 16.
16 Mar 2017
Philippe CoutinhoBarcelona eyeing Marco Verratti as their new mid-fielder
Spanish giant FC Barcelona are reportedly eyeing Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti as their new mid-fielder ahead of the summer transfer window.
15 Mar 2017
UEFA Champions LeagueChampions League: Leicester City storms into final eight
After registering a 2-0 win over Sevilla in the second leg of 'Round of 16' of Champions League, Leicester City has stormed into the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 3-2.
15 Mar 2017
International Cricket Council (ICC)Test cricket turns 140, Google Doodle marks the anniversary
Test cricket, the longest format of the sport, turned 140 today and Google marked the occasion with a Google Doodle.
15 Mar 2017
SportsShashank Manohar quits as ICC Chairman
International Cricket Council's first independent chairman, Shashank Manohar, has resigned from his post today. He was elected last year.
15 Mar 2017
Novak DjokovicRoger Federer to face Nadal at Indian Wells
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be up against each other in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Indian Wells.
14 Mar 2017
Mohammad AmirTainted Salman Butt to return to international cricket?
After serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, tainted Pakistan batsman Salman Butt is being considered for Pakistan's test series against West Indies this April.
14 Mar 2017
Manchester UnitedChelsea defeats ManU to reach FA Cup semis
N'Golo Kante scored a goal in the second half as Chelsea defeated Manchester United to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
14 Mar 2017
Pakistan Cricket BoardSpot-fixing: PCB suspends Mohammad Irfan from all forms of cricket
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on charges of spot-fixing.
14 Mar 2017
BCCIKohli gets support from Matthew Hayden after Ian Healey's jibe
Australia's former batsmen Matthew Hayden has supported Indian captain Virat Kohli after the former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Ian Healey said that he was losing respect for Kohli for his constant sledging of the Australian team.
14 Mar 2017
Novak DjokovicWawrinka, Monfils into fourth round of Indian Wells
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka cruised into the fourth round of BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells after registering a 7-5, 6-3 win against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany.
14 Mar 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)Ashish Nehra eyeing to play in Champions Trophy
Veteran bowler Ashish Nehra has expressed his desire to play in the upcoming Champions Trophy in June this year.
13 Mar 2017
Cristiano RonaldoLa Liga: Real Madrid on top after defeating Real Betis
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos scored a goal each against Real Betis to help Real Madrid get back on the top in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
13 Mar 2017
Novak DjokovicDjokovic, Federer, Nadal ease into 3rd round at Indian Wells
Distinguished trio, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal, have advanced into the third round of Indian Wells Masters, with straight-set victories.
13 Mar 2017
Leicester City FCCraig Shakespeare appointed Leicester manager till season end
Temporary in-charge Craig Shakespeare has been appointed as the manager of the Premier League team Leicester City till the end of the season.
13 Mar 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)Afghanistan's Mohammad Shahzaad goes past Virat Kohli in T20s
Afghanistan batsman Mohammad Shahzaad went past Kohli's record to become the fourth highest run-getter in T20 internationals.
13 Mar 2017
Saina NehwalLee Chong Wei wins All England Open badminton tournament
World number one Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei defeated China's Shi Yuqi 21-12, 21-10 to win the All England Open Badminton tournament in Birmingham.
12 Mar 2017
KolkataGolf: SSP Chawrasia wins Indian Open for the second time
Indian golfer Shiv Chawrasia successfully defended his Indian Open title to win the tournament for the second consecutive time.
12 Mar 2017
BCCIAussie media mocks Kohli
In a new low, Fox Sports Australia has nominated Virat Kohli for Vettel of the Week, alongside a Panda, a kitten and a puppy. The joke is in regards to Sebastian Vettel snatching the pole position from Mark Webber in 2013.