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Bundesliga’s economic strength keeps growing
January 27, 2017 15:27 IST
The 18 teams in Germany's top division broke the 3 billion euro mark in revenue for the first time last season.
Bernie Ecclestone selling shares in Formula One
January 27, 2017 15:25 IST
Bernie Ecclestone is set to make a quick $29 million from Liberty Media's takeover after being deposed as the sport's commercial supremo.
Usain Bolt and Jamaica team mates ordered to return relay medals
January 27, 2017 14:53 IST
Usain Bolt and his Jamaican team mates have been told by JOA to return their gold medals following Nesta Carter's failed drug test.
Lewis Hamilton challenges fans to design his new helmet
January 27, 2017 14:45 IST
Lewis Hamilton declared he was on the look out for a dope new layout that evolves my current theme and features the candy apple red.
Promised my kids that I’d win them a gold medal each: Mo Farah
January 27, 2017 14:33 IST
Mo Farah has revealed that the promise he made to his kids of bringing back a gold medal from 2016 Games gave him extra motivation to win in Rio.
Joe Hart thrives in Italy while replacement Claudio Bravo flounders
January 27, 2017 14:24 IST
Joe Hart learned after moving to Torino was that the English football term "clean sheet" does not translate literally into Italian.
Australia’s Big Bash expands following successSubscriber Only
January 27, 2017 14:13 IST
Big Bash League will increase the number of games next season, Cricket Australia said, as it looks to capitalise on huge turnouts at matches.
Liverpool looks to arrest slide as trophy hopes fade
January 27, 2017 14:06 IST
For Liverpool's players, there's concern that a season of high hopes is slipping away from them altogether.
Ricky Ponting predicts Australia will struggle in India
January 27, 2017 13:56 IST
Australia former captain Ricky Ponting believes Steve Smith's side will struggle on their tour of India where they play four Tests in spin friendly conditions.
Parvez Rasool draws ire for chewing gum during national anthem
January 30, 2017 17:39 IST
Parvez Rasool found himself in a controversy and on the receiving end of criticism for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem.
David Warner leapfrogs AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli at top of ODI rankings
January 27, 2017 12:42 IST
David Warner leapfrogged AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli in the ICC ODI Rankings for batsmen with a dominant show against Pakistan.
Russell Westbrook leads All-Star reserve picks, Dwayne Wade out
January 27, 2017 12:08 IST
Russell Westbrook - NBA's scoring leader - was among 14 reserves selected by the league's coaches for the All-Star Game to be played on February 19.
Steve Smith ruled out of New Zealand ODI series
January 27, 2017 11:43 IST
Steve Smith will not be part of the three-match ODI series that begins on January 30 after suffering a strained medial ligaments in his left ankle.
Sania Mirza-Ivan Dodig through to Australian Open mixed doubles final
January 27, 2017 14:04 IST
Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig made their way into the Australian Open final with a 6-4, 2-6, 10-5 win over Aussie pairing of Sam Stosur and Sam Groth.
Tiger Woods stumbles in return to PGA Tour
January 27, 2017 09:36 IST
Tiger Woods returned to his first PGA Tour event in 17 months and scored a 4-over 76 for his highest score in the first round of a new year.
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Grigor Dimitrov in a five set marathon, to face Roger Federer in the final; Sania Mirza-Ivan Dodig in mixed doubles final
January 27, 2017 19:36 IST
Rafael Nadal beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 in a four hour and 56 minute semifinal. He faces Roger Federer in the final.
Denis Suarez is on the right path to emulating Andres Iniesta: Luis Enrique
January 27, 2017 09:01 IST
Denis Suarez scored the opening goal and the last goal in Barcelona's 5-2 mauling of Real Sociedad in the second leg of Copa del Rey.
Barcelona reach Copa del Rey semifinals for seventh straight season
January 27, 2017 08:51 IST
Barcelona join Atletico Madrid, Deportivo Alaves and Celta Vigo in the semifinals with the draw set to take place on Friday.
Manchester United in League Cup final despite loss to Hull City
January 27, 2017 08:43 IST
Manchester United advanced with a 3-2 win on aggregate and will play Southampton in the final at Wembley Stadium on February 26.
India vs England, 1st T20I: How Ben Stokes trapped Suresh RainaSubscriber Only
January 27, 2017 08:12 IST
Suresh Raina fell for 34 in India's first T20I against England with a shuffle that left his leg stump exposed and Ben Stokes an elated man.
India vs England: Happy to open till Rohit Sharma returns, says Virat KohliSubscriber Only
January 27, 2017 08:19 IST
Virat Kohli volunteered to open for India until Rohit Sharma returns to fitness, as he did in the first T20I against England.
India vs England: India have no place to hide at Green ParkSubscriber Only
January 27, 2017 08:14 IST
Hosts fail to post a competitive total in the first T20 as England overhaul 148-run target with seven wickets to spare at Kanpur.
Tiger Woods returns to PGA Tour, faces challenge against best in the game
January 27, 2017 00:28 IST
Tiger Woods is back on the PGA Tour for the first time in 17 months and willbe face Jason Day and Dustin Johnson.
Hockey India League 2017: Ranchi Rays pound Kalinga Lancers 7-2
January 27, 2017 00:19 IST
Goals by Ashley Jackson (24’), Mohd Amir Khan (30’), Christopher Ruhr (31’), and Manpreet Singh (44’) fetched Ranchi Rays five points.
Brazil’s Maracana stadium has electricity cut off due to unpaid bills
January 26, 2017 23:41 IST
Former Brazil great Zico's annual charity match was the last to be played in the Maracana in late December.
Other Sports News
- Harmanpreet Kaur 'hopeful' that in-form opener Pratika Rawal will be fit for semi-final after injury scare in Women's World Cup washout
- Harry Brook makes 135 but England''s Ashes stars struggle in the first ODI against New Zealand
- Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham strike as Real Madrid edge Barcelona 2-1 in fiery El Clasico
- 'Rohit knows people will judge him... won't throw away his wicket': Mohammad Kaif on India veteran's changed approach
- Matty Cash on target as Aston Villa hand Manchester City their first defeat since August
- WATCH: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr fumes after getting subbed off vs Barcelona in El Clasico
- 'To play for India you have to do well in IPL,' forgotten 2020/21 BGT star says after productive day in Ranji Trophy
- Rohit Sharma's childhood coach reveals his retirement plan: 'He's preparing for that'
- Women's World Cup: What happens to the India vs Australia semifinal if Navi Mumbai fixture is washed out?
- 'There was a lot of chatter between the two of us': Rohit Sharma opens up about match-winning partnership with Virat Kohli vs Australia in Sydney
