Australia could also threaten to boycott 2022 CWG

Melbourne (IANS) After India, Australia could also threaten to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) if shooting is not included as an event in Birmingham.

In June this year, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) had decided to scrap…

What a player: Ganguly calls Kohli

Port of Spain (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli scored a majestic hundred at the Queen's Park Oval as the Men in Blue registered a comprehensive win over West Indies in a rain-affected second ODI.

India defeated West Indies by 59 runs (DLS…

Don't want in-laws or land in Kashmir: Punia

New Delhi (IANS) Amid politicians making news for their sexist comments related to the women of Jammu & Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that accorded special status to the state, ace wrestler Bajrang Punia has a…

Kohli & boys hold edge against WI in second ODI

Port of Spain (IANS) After rain playing spoilsport in the first ODI of the three-game series in Guyana, India and West Indies have moved to the Queen's Park Oval for the second game and both teams will be looking to start on the attack after a…

Messi beats Ronaldo to UEFA's Goal of Season award

Madrid (IANS) Lionel Messi has been awarded UEFA's Goal of the Season award for his free-kick against Liverpool at Camp Nou last season.

The set-piece by Barcelona's Argentine star from 30 yards out was his second goal of the match,…

Oly medal in mind as Manju Rani gears up for World C'ships

New Delhi (IANS) For Manju Rani, participating in the AIBA World Championships is a dream come true. The pugilist is part of the 10-member squad that makes up the Indian women's contingent that will travel to Russia for the Championships which…

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi & Neeraj to spearhead team for World C'ships

New Delhi (IANS) India Open gold medalists Sarita Devi (60kg), Neeraj (57kg) and Jamuna Boro (54kg) find themselves among 10 women boxers selected to represent India as the three-day trials for the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships came…

Akhtar reveals 'sad secret' about 2003 WC loss to India

New Delhi(IANS) Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has revealed his "sad secret" about the 2003 World Cup match against India which his team lost by six wickets.

In the group-stage match played on March 1, 2003 at Centurion in South…

Rooney to join Derby County as player-cum-coach in Jan 2020

London (IANS) Former England captain Wayne Rooney is joining English second-tier side Derby County as a player-cum-coach. The former Manchester United star, who is currently playing in USA for Major League Soccer side DC United, will be allowed to…

Suarez grabs Gamper trophy for Barca in final seconds

Barcelona (IANS) An acrobatic shot in the last minute of play by Uruguay's Luis Suarez has brought home the 54th Joan Gamper Trophy to Barcelona with a 2-1 win over Arsenal in a rather typical pre-season friendly match.

Barca's Argentine…