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29 Sep 2017
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan Cricket Board bans Umar Akmal for 3 matches
Umar Akmal has been handed a three match ban along with a fine of 1 million in Pakistan Rupees, by the Pakistan Cricket Board for breach of central contract.
28 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Records broken during 4th ODI between India and Australia
Kane Richardson picked up three wickets as Australia defeated India by 21 runs in the fourth ODI match at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. India lead the five match series 3-1.
28 Sep 2017
India"National Centre of Excellence" for Indian football announced
Talking about the development of football in India, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel announced plans to set up a world-class "National Centre for Excellence".
28 Sep 2017
England Cricket TeamFootage shows Ben Stokes engaged in a violent brawl
In a recent video footage released by The Sun, England cricket all-rounder Ben Stokes is allegedly seen punching two people on a street in Bristol.
28 Sep 2017
Virat KohliWhich all records have been broken under Kohli's captaincy?
After the 3rd ODI victory against Australia, Virat Kohli equalled the record set by MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid for most consecutive wins by an Indian captain.
27 Sep 2017
IndiaThe possible playing XI for Ind-Aus 4th ODI
Having already bagged the 5-match ODI series 3-0, India will look to extend their unbeaten streak in the ODIs to 10, in the 4th Ind-Aus ODI at Bengaluru.
27 Sep 2017
Real MadridReal Madrid defeat Dortmund as Ronaldo scores twice
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Real Madrid, in his 400th appearance for the club, to win 3-1 against Borussia Dortmund in Group H match of 2017-18 Champions League.
26 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!A movie based on Mithali Raj in the offing
Viacom18 Motion Pictures announced that a biopic based on the incredible journey of Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj will soon be made.
26 Sep 2017
International Cricket Council (ICC)New cricket rule changes to be implemented from 28 September
ICC has confirmed that several changes in cricket rules will be effective in all the series which begin on or after 28 September.
26 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Prithvi Shaw emulates young Sachin with his Duleep Trophy feat
Budding cricketer Prithvi Shaw took the domestic cricket world by storm with his performances of late.
26 Sep 2017
IndiaJ&K omitted from India map in the latest FIFA game
In a major embarrassment for the world's leading game creator, Electronic Arts (EA) Sports, the latest version of the FIFA game does not show the state of J&K in the map of India.
25 Sep 2017
FootballCavani snubs big money offer to let Neymar take penalties
Adding twist to the row between the two Paris Saint-Germain forwards, Edinson Cavani has reportedly turned down an offer of €1 million from the club president to pass on the penalty duties to team-mate Neymar.
25 Sep 2017
International Cricket Council (ICC)Sri Lanka Cricket to cooperate with ICC in corruption probe
The Sri Lanka Cricket board has said that it has asked all players and staff to cooperate with the ICC's anti-corruption investigation, which was initiated after allegations by a former player.
25 Sep 2017
IndiaPV Sindhu nominated for Padma Bhushan
24 Sep 2017
Rohit SharmaIndia vs Australia 3rd ODI in numbers
By beating the visiting Australian team by 5 wickets in the 3rd ODI at Indore, India clinched the five-match ODI series, having taken an unassailable 3-0 lead.
24 Sep 2017
IndiaThe inspiring story of runaway kid-turned kickboxing champ Shivalak Raj
27-year-old Shivalak Raj, hailing from the village of Madhepur in Bihar, is all prepared to contest for his spot in the World Kickboxing Championship 2017 to be held in Budapest, Hungary in November.
24 Sep 2017
Real MadridBarcelona continue their winning streak with 3-0 win against Girona
La Liga table toppers Barcelona continued their winning run by beating Girona 3-0 in an away match.
24 Sep 2017
India10-years ago, on this day India won T20 World Cup
A young Indian cricket team lifted the inaugural World T20 by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan on this day, 10 years ago.
24 Sep 2017
Virat KohliIndia-Australia 3rd ODI: Who could be in the playing XI?
The Indian cricket team will face Australia in the third ODI of the five match series at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium.
23 Sep 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)Iconic Wankhede Stadium could be renamed
In what may be a game changing proposition, Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium could soon be renamed.
22 Sep 2017
FootballISL's new season to kick off on 17 Nov
The fourth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off on 17th November, with a season opener between reigning champions Atletico de Kolkata, and last season's runner-up Kerala Blasters, in Kolkata.
22 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Kuldeep Yadav's hat-trick and other records broken by him
Kuldeep Yadav entered the ODI cricketing history when he claimed his maiden hat-trick during the 2nd Ind vs Aus ODI match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
21 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Records broken in 2nd ODI- Ind vs Aus
India registered their second consecutive win against Australia, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.
21 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!It's a 100th ODI for Australian skipper Steve Smith
Australian captain Steve Smith plays his 100th ODI at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as the visitors face India in the 2nd of the five-match ODI series.
20 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Ind-Aus 2nd ODI : What could be India's probable XI?
After a win in the 1st ODI against Australia, there could be few changes to the Indian side that played at Chennai.
20 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka qualify for the 2019 World Cup at last
Following West Indies loss to England in 1st ODI, Sri Lanka have secured their automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup.
20 Sep 2017
BCCIDhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan
BCCI has nominated Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award.
19 Sep 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)BCCI challenges Kerala HC order quashing Sreesanth's ban
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appealed against the Kerala High Court's order lifting the life ban imposed on cricketer S Sreesanth.
19 Sep 2017
Indian Hockey TeamIndian women's hockey team beat Belgium men's junior team
Indian women's hockey team ended their Europe tour by beating Belgium junior men's team 4-3, in Antwerp.
18 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Who are the best left-arm spinners in test history?
The category of best left-arm spinners in the history of test cricket will be incomplete without the likes of all-time greats Rangana Herath, Daniel Vettori, Derek Underwood and Bishan Singh Bedi.
18 Sep 2017
UEFA Champions LeagueDriving ban for Wayne Rooney in drunk-driving case
Days after his arrest for drunk-driving on 1 Sep, Everton forward Wayne Rooney has pleaded guilty of the charge.
18 Sep 2017
TennisIndia loses Davis Cup playoff 2-3 to Canada
Indian tennis team lost the Davis Cup World Group Playoff tie to Canada 2-3, in the best-of-5 rubbers.
17 Sep 2017
Motor SportsVettel takes pole as Hamilton finishes 5th: Singapore GP qualifying
Singapore GP qualifying had contrasting results for F1 World Championship contenders Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.
17 Sep 2017
BadmintonPV Sindhu wins her first Korea Open Superseries title
Settling the scores after World Championships final loss, PV Sindhu defeated her nemesis World No 9 Nozomi Okuhara in the Korea Open Superseries final 22-20, 11-21, 21-18, in a nail-biting match.
16 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!JP Duminy announces retirement from test cricket with immediate effect
South African all-rounder JP Duminy announced his retirement from test cricket with immediate effect, earlier today.
16 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!India vs Australia: Probable playing XI for the 1st ODI
Peter Handscomb was included in Australia's squad to replace injured opener Aaron Finch.
16 Sep 2017
BadmintonKorea Open: PV Sindhu beats He Bingjiao, reaches final
PV Sindhu stormed into her second Super Series final of the year by beating China's He Bingjiao 21-10, 17-21, 21-16 in an encounter that lasted 66 minutes at the semi-final of the Korea Open Super Series.
16 Sep 2017
AthleticsElite athletes to get Rs. 50,000 monthly stipend
The ministry of sports and youth affairs has decided to pay each elite athlete, preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games, and the Tokyo Olympics, a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000.
16 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Indians had plans for every Lankan batsman
The Indian team might have been the favourites when they toured Sri Lanka last month but they did not take things lightly.
15 Sep 2017
TennisNot ready to retire yet, says Leander Paes
Even after being overlooked by the Davis Cup team led by Mahesh Bhupathi, veteran tennis player Leander Paes said he is far from quitting tennis and that one shouldn't be surprised to see him on podium in 2018.