EB, MB's ISL foray opens opportunities for others: Real Kashmir co-owner

New Delhi (IANS) Real Kashmir, a football club in Srinagar where gun and stones are more popular than the sport, have in the last few years been able to utilise the energy of the Kashmiri youths to its fullest. Having started their journey in 2016,…

IPL: Shubman Gill focal point of KKR batting unit, feels Styris

Abu Dhabi (IANS) Shubman Gill is a "terrific" batsman and is the focal point of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batting unit, feels former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris.

KKR are slated to open their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 campaign…

Players focussed on attaining peak fitness: Hockey captain Manpreet

New Delhi (IANS) Senior men's hockey probables at the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) Bengaluru centre are currently focussed on getting as close as possible to peak fitness and are not concerned with changes being effected in the coaching…

Delhi Capitals clinch a Super Over thriller against KXIP

Dubai (IANS/GloFans) After being pushed to the brink, the Delhi Capitals (DC) held their nerve to edge out the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in a heart-stopping Super Over decider to open their IPL campaign on a positive note here on Sunday.

After…

Always enjoy battle against CSK, says Rohit ahead of IPL 13 opener

Abu Dhabi (IANS) Ahead of the much-anticipated clash against Chennai Super Kings in the opening game of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to be played on Saturday evening at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit…

Centre's deadline to AICF warring factions nearing fast

Chennai (IANS) The Indian chess team recently won the gold medal in the FIDE Online Olympiad and the players were greeted by The President, Vice President, Prime Minister, several ministers and other political leaders.

Former world chess champion…

Virat, Rohit continue to lead ICC ODI rankings for batsmen

Manchester (IANS) Star Indian batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have maintained their top two positions in the latest ICC rankings for ODI batters which got updated following the completion of the three-match series between England and Australia.…

IPL 13: Kings XI Punjab eager to see new dawn in KL-Kumble era

Kolkata (IANS) Perennial underachievers Kings XI Punjab will hope the new pair of skipper K.L. Rahul and head coach Anil Kumble can conjure up some magic as they head into the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), having reached the playoff…

Recognition after a long wait is special, says coach Vijay Munishwar

New Delhi (IANS) A coaching career spanning over two decades, that included three Paralympic Games; produced several champions who shone at major international events like Commonwealth Games and Asian Para Games, national para-powerlifting coach Vijay…

Liverpool beat Leeds in thriller, Arsenal trump Fulham

London (IANS) Liverpool kicked off their title defense with a thrilling 4-3 win over newly promoted Leeds United as Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick at home.

Leeds will feel unlucky to lose to a late penalty, but showed they should have enough…