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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.
China’s Lander Sports Development buying stake in buoyant Southampton
January 26, 2017 23:31 IST
Southampton's youth academy is one of the best in England, making it an attractive prospect for investors.
Australian Open: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni leaves Melbourne on a high
January 26, 2017 23:24 IST
Mirjana Lucic Baroni's incredible run in the Australian Open semi finals means that she will now leap into the top 30.
India vs England: I can step up in Rohit Sharma’s absence, says Virat Kohli
January 26, 2017 22:18 IST
Virat Kohli defended his decision to open the innings as he feels it gives the team more balance in absence of Rohit Sharma.
India vs England stats: England’s biggest win against India in T20Is
January 26, 2017 23:07 IST
England have won six and lost three out of nine matches played against India in T20Is.
Asian Cycling Championship: IGI Velodrome damaged by downpour
January 26, 2017 22:17 IST
IGI Stadium was thrown into jeopardy after the wooden veledrome has been damaged due to leakage in the roof after heavy downpour lashed national capital.
Claudio Ranieri says Leicester City won’t sell Leonardo Ulloa on the cheap
January 26, 2017 21:23 IST
Leonardo Ulloa handed in a transfer request after growing frustrated with the lack of first-team opportunities at Leicester City.
Egypt emerge from slow start as Africa Nations Cup contenders
January 26, 2017 21:18 IST
Egypt have played at more finals and won more matches and titles than any other country.
India vs England: Eoin Morgan’s fifty helps England overhaul India in first T20I
January 26, 2017 21:11 IST
Eoin Morgan scored 51 as England chased down India with relative ease to win their first Twenty20 by seven wickets.
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
