Sports News
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27 Dec 2016
Manchester UnitedPremier League: Gunners return to winning ways on Boxing Day
Olivier Giroud's 86th minute goal against West Bromwich Albion earned Arsenal a win after two back to back losses in the Premier League.
27 Dec 2016
Davis CupBopanna unhappy after exclusion from Davis Cup team
Rohan Bopanna has expressed his disappointment towards All India Tennis Federation (AITA) as he was not selected for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against New Zealand.
27 Dec 2016
YouTubeIndia to hold Poker Sports League, winner gets Rs.3.36 crore
India will soon have its very own Poker tournament - the Poker Sports League (PSL).
26 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment makes a U-turn; says yoga not a sport anymore
After more than a year of recognizing yoga a sport, the Government of India has reversed its decision.
25 Dec 2016
IndiaICC approves stadium in Greater Noida for international matches
The International Cricket Council has approved another stadium in India to host international matches.
25 Dec 2016
Chelsea FCChelsea's Oscar set to join Chinese club Shanghai SIPG
Chelsea mid-fielder Oscar is set to move to join the Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG in a record-breaking £60 million deal.
24 Dec 2016
IndiaU-19 Asia Cup: India defeat Sri Lanka in the finals
The Under-19 India team defeated U-19 Sri Lanka team by 34 runs to win the Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Asia Cup.
23 Dec 2016
IndiaShiva Keshavan wins gold in Asian Luge Championship
35-year old Shiva Keshavan won gold medal in the Asian Luge Championship in Nagano.
23 Dec 2016
Arjuna AwardMary Kom honoured with 'Legends Award' by the AIBA
Celebrated Indian boxer and five-time world champion MC Mary Kom was honoured by the AIBA (International Boxing Federation) during its 70th anniversary at Montreux, Switzerland.
22 Dec 2016
IndiaLeander Paes gets wild card entry in Chennai Open
Veteran tennis player Leander Paes will lead India's charge in the doubles event in the 2017 Chennai Open. He is seeded third and will partner with Brazil's Andre Sa.
22 Dec 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)Ashwin named ICC's Cricketer and Test Cricketer of the Year
India's Ravichandran Ashwin has been named the 'ICC Test Cricketer of the Year' at the ICC Awards today.
20 Dec 2016
Indian Premier League (IPL)BCCI releases list of 140 players retained for IPL-2017
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the names of the 140 players of Indian Premier League who have been retained by their franchises.
19 Dec 2016
Steve SmithAustralia win first test match against Pakistan by 39 runs
Chasing a mountain target of 490 runs, Pakistan fell short of 39 runs as Australia claimed victory in the first test match at Brisbane.
18 Dec 2016
Russia NewsFIFA president wants Video Assistant Referee at 2018 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that he would like to see the Video Assistant Referee at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
18 Dec 2016
WhatsAppProstitutes, backpacks used for transfer of footballers: French Media
A report by Football Leaks has revealed that money has been put into prostitution and tax evasion schemes by a major transfer market dealer.
16 Dec 2016
Real MadridReal Madrid reach FIFA Club World Cup finals
Spanish football club Real Madrid edged past Mexico's Club America 2-0 to reach the finals of FIFA Club World Cup at International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama.
16 Dec 2016
SpainIndia reach semi-finals of Hockey Junior World Cup
Indian defeated Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup to enter the final four.
13 Dec 2016
Arjuna AwardPankaj Advani wins his 11th World Billiards Championship title
India's professional billiards player Pankaj Advani created history by winning the World Billiard Championship (150-up format) in Bengaluru.
13 Dec 2016
Real MadridRonaldo wins his fourth Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is having the best year of his life. After Champions Trophy and Euro 2016 wins, he has now won the Ballon d'Or for the fourth time in his career.
12 Dec 2016
IndiaHave we found our next Kumble and Tendulkar?
With Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin guiding India to another victory in the tests at the Wankhede Stadium against England, India has probably found its next Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble.
12 Dec 2016
SpainSpain hold NZ in a draw to enter final 8
Spain fought hard to hold New Zealand in a 3-3 draw and entered the quarter-finals of 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow.
11 Dec 2016
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Wasim Akram to skip 2017 season of IPL
Bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, Wasim Akram will not be a part of the team for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
11 Dec 2016
South AfricaIndia register second win at the Hockey Junior World Cup
India are on top of Pool D after recording their second win of the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup 2016 against England. India won 5-3.
11 Dec 2016
HyderabadIndian Aces to meet Singapore Slammers in IPTL finals
Indian Aces lost their last match of the tournament against UAE Royals in the International Premier Tennis League 2016. They lost 24-20.
10 Dec 2016
South KoreaGermany defeat New Zealand; enter quarterfinals of Hockey Junior WC
Germany became the first team to enter the quarter-finals of the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup at Lucknow. They defeated New Zealand 2-1 to top the Pool C.
09 Dec 2016
IndiaIndia to have world's biggest cricket stadium
India will soon be a home to the biggest cricket stadium in the world - The Motera Stadium.
09 Dec 2016
IndiaIndian boys thrash Canada 4-0
Hosts India went on to thrash Canada 4-0 in their opening game of Pool-D at the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow.
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.
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
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).
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
