Mithali Raj: the first and biggest superstar of women’s cricket
New Delhi, 8 Jun: The first superstar of women's cricket, arguably the most 'correct' batter in the game, a trailblazer: these sobriquets aptly describe...
Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC on threats from adding cricket and others...
GENEVA (AP) — Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and medal events...
Andrew Flintoff airlifted to hospital after car crash during BBC show
LONDON, 14 Dec: Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has been airlifted to a hospital after suffering a horror car crash in Surrey while filming...
FIH Hockey 5s: Indian men’s team emerges champions, beats Poland 6-4 in final
Lausanne, 5 Jun: A magnificent India made a stunning comeback from being three-goal down to beat Poland 6-4 in a pulsating final to clinch...
NEUFC fashion dramatic turnaround to stun Bagan in a shootout and win historic Durand...
Kolkata, 31 Aug: Goalkeeer Gurmeet Singh pulled off a couple of exceptional saves in the penalty shootout as NorthEast United FC overcame a two-goal...
Asian Games participation will give Indian football a big boost: AIFF president
New Delhi, 26 Jul: Indian football teams' return to the Asian Games for the first time in nine years would provide a big boost...
Patna Pirates play out nail-biting 32-32 tie with Puneri Paltan
Patna, 27 Jan: Patna Pirates made a stunning comeback to play out a 32-32 draw against Puneri Paltan in the Pro Kabaddi League match...
Wimbledon 2022: Novak Djokovic eases into last 32
London, Jun 29 (AFP): Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon third round for the 16th time on Wednesday as potential semi-final opponent Casper...
We’re going with do-or-die approach to achieve specific goals, not playing like robots: Satwik
New Delhi, 1 Nov: Absolute clarity about goals, frequent mental tune-ups, and taking time off from the game are the primary reasons behind Indian...
Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra wins intercontinental title in US
New Delhi, 29 Jan: Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra won the US-based National Boxing Associa-tion's intercontinental super featherweight title after defeating American Gerardo Esquivel at...
Thomas Dennerby to take charge as head coach of India’s senior women’s football team
New Delhi, 13 Aug: Sweden's Thomas Dennerby will take charge as head coach of the Indian women's senior national team with immediate effect, the...
Govt slaps notice on Wikipedia after cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s page vandalised
New Delhi, 5 Sep: The government has slapped a notice on Wikipedia after a Khalistani slur appeared on the information page of cricketer Arshdeep...
Premier League: Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof undergoing tests after breathing problems in match
Manchester, Dec 14 (AFP): Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof was undergoing “precautionary investigations” after suffering breathing difficulties during an English Premier League game, the...
ISL: Resolute Odisha FC hold FC Goa to 1-1 draw, keep playoff chances alive
BHUBANESWAR, 6 Feb: A resolute Odisha FC held FC Goa to a 1-1 draw despite being a man down in the final quarter of...
Collins, Kvitova advance to Adelaide International QFs
ADELAIDE, 11 Jan: Last year’s Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins needed seven match points but advanced to the Adelaide International quarterfinals on Wednesday with...
Wood is an impact builder, three spinners picked because of conditions: Stokes
Hyderabad, 24 Jan: England captain Ben Stokes rated Mark Wood as an "impact builder" with high pace after they decided to enter the first...
Rohit, Kohli, Pant are probably going to be really big ones: Lyon ahead of...
Mumbai, 11 Sep: Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three "big ones" to watch...
Ronaldo in limbo as Europe’s elite turn their backs on Man Utd star
London, 23 Jul: Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future after the Manchester United striker's attempt to force his way out of Old Trafford failed...
CAS rejects Sydney Dorcil’s appeal of four-year doping ban
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, 2 Jul (AP) -- American tennis player Sydney Dorcil had her appeal against a four-year doping ban rejected by sport's highest court...
Ollie Pope defies India with gritty hundred as England make 316/6 on Day 3
Hyderabad, 27 Jan: Ollie Pope transformed the RGI Stadium into a gladiatorial fighting arena with a doughty hundred as England reached 316 for six...