Cook worries over England’s lack of preparation but backs Bazball for success in India

London, 22 Jan: England's "lack of match preparation" in India ahead of the gruelling five-Test series could be a "problem" but the team can...

Women’s FIH Pro League: In Rani Rampal’s absence, Savita Punia to lead India; Sangita...

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): Seasoned goalkeeper Savita Punia was on Monday named captain of the 22-member Indian team, which is set to make...

Ahmed puts England on brink of memorable 3-0 win in Pakistan

KARACHI, 19 Dec: Legspinner Rehan Ahmed became the youngest men’s test cricketer to claim a five-wicket haul on his debut and put England on...

Mithali says her career has come a full circle, looking to finish journey with...

Rangiora, 1 Mar: Captaining the Indian women's team in the upcoming World Cup after first featuring in the showpiece 22 years ago, Mithali Raj...

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Bengaluru, 28 Nov: Former England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King on Tuesday said though Indian football has progressed extensively in the last few...

Josef Newgarden wins St. Louis-area IndyCar race for 5th time and 4th in 5...

MADISON, Ill., 18 Aug (AP) — Josef Newgarden won for the fifth time at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday night, taking the lead...

Serie A: Napoli reclaim top spot, Lazio squeeze past Mourinho’s Roma in derby

Milan, Italy, Sep 27 (AFP): Napoli maintained their perfect start to the Serie A season on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Cagliari which...

World Wrestling Championships: Indian wrestler Pinki into bronze medal play-off after losing 55kg semi-final...

Oslo, Oct 4 (PTI): Indian wrestler Pinki nearly pinned her German rival Nina Hemmer before losing the heart-stopping 55kg semi-final 6-8 to miss out...

Guardiola praises the late Terry Venables’ ‘incredible’ impact on Barcelona and Spanish soccer

MANCHESTER, 27 Nov: There’s a photograph doing the rounds of Pep Guardiola, then a wide-eyed 15-year-old ball boy, looking up to Terry Venables after...

Afghanistan cricketer Ihsanullah Jannat banned for 5 years for match-fixing

ISLAMABAD, 7 Aug: Afghanistan international Ihsanullah Jannat has been banned from all forms of cricket for five years for match-fixing, the Afghanistan Cricket Board...

Indian women face Bahrain in international friendly on exposure tour

Manama, 9 Oct (PTI): The Indian women's team will take on Bahrain in the first of the two international friendly matches against the west...

Prajnesh moves to second round of Australian Open Qualifiers

Melbourne, 10 Jan: India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran knocked out third seed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan from the Australian Open Qualifiers with a straight set victory,...

PKL: Arjun Deshwal shines as Jaipur Pink Panthers win

Pune, 15 Nov: Jaipur Pink Panthers put up an exceptional performance to defeat U Mumba 32-22 in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. Arjun...

India beat Australia in penalty shootout in second leg match in FIH Pro League

Rourkela, 15 Mar: India beat Australia for the second time in three days as the home side emerged victorious in the penalty shootout in...

Pegula beats Wickmayer to reach Korea Open final, Fernandez will play for title in...

SEOUL, 14 Oct: Jessica Pegula advanced to the final of the Korea Open by beating Yanina Wickmayer 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday. Fourth-ranked Pegula held off...

India beat South Africa 2-0 in FIH Hockey Women’s National Cup, play Ireland in...

Valencia, Dec 14: Already through to the semifinals, India beat South Africa 2-0 to notch up their third win on the trot and top...

Europa Conference League: Tottenham Hotspur’s campaign over after UEFA awards Rennes 3-0 victory

Paris, Dec 20 (AFP): Tottenham Hotspur's European campaign for this season is over after UEFA awarded Rennes a 3-0 victory in their final Europa...

Boult hopes to swing it like Shaheen

Dubai, 30 Oct: New Zealand's lead pacer Trent Boult is hoping to exploit India's frailties against left-arm fast bowling, taking up from where Shaheen...

Premier League leader Man City beats ailing Newcastle 4-0

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 19 (AP) — Premier League leader Manchester City made it 11 goals in two games by sweeping aside struggling Newcastle 4-0...

Premier League: Newcastle United close in on Unai Emery appointment, say reports

London, Nov 02 (AFP): Newcastle are hoping to appoint Villarreal boss Unai Emery as their new manager by the weekend, according to widespread reports...