Real Madrid block Gareth Bale's China move

London (IANS) Wales winger Gareth Bale's move to China has been called off by Real Madrid, meaning he will be staying at the Spanish club.

Bale had been expected to join Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning on a three-year deal, earning…

Mary Kom wins gold at President's Cup in Indonesia

New Delh (IANS) Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Sunday bagged the gold medal in the 23rd President's Cup, in a one-sided 51kg bout final in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.

Pugilist Kom eased past Australian April Franks 5-0.

"Gold…

Praneeth crashes out of Japan Open semis

Tokyo (IANS) India's campaign at the ongoing Japan Open came to an end as B. Sai Praneeth lost his men's singles semifinal clash to World no. 1 Kento Momota at the $750,000 tournament on Saturday.

Praneeth, who had recorded an easy…

After US success, Pia Sundhage to train Brazil team

Rio de Janeiro (IANS) Pia Sundhage, whose tenure as coach of the US women's football team included two Olympic championship, will take charge of Brazil's national side, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) has said.

The 59-year-old…

Sindhu's run at Japan Open ends, Praneeth enters semis

Tokyo (IANS) It was a mixed day for India at the Japan Open as ace shuttler B. Sai Praneeth entered the semifinals while Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu was knocked out of the $750,000 tournament.

While Praneeth defeated Indonesia's…

South Africa captain Du Plessis joins Belfast Titans in ET20s

Mumbai (IANS) South African cricket team captain Faf Du Plessis on Friday joined the Belfast Titans, a franchise of the Euro T20 Slam that is going to be held in Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands from August 30.

Among the world's top batsmen…

India drop down to 103 in FIFA rankings

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian football team moved down by two places to 103 in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

In the recently held Intercontinental Cup, India failed to register even a single win as they lost to Tajikistan (2-4)…

Srikanth exits in 1st round of Japan Open

Tokyo (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth's bad run in 2019 continued as he bowed out of the Japan Open after suffering a stunning defeat to compatriot H.S. Prannoy in the opening round of the $750,000 tournament on Wednesday.

Prannoy…

Messi handed fine, one-match suspension

London (IANS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been handed a fine of $1,500 for his inflamatory comments about CONMEBOL -- South America's football governing body -- at this year's edition of Copa America.

Besides the fine, Messi…

EB coach unhappy with fixture, may field reserve team in Durand

Kolkata(IANS) East Bengal's Spanish head coach Alejandro Menendez on Wednesday slammed the fixture list which sees the club in action twice in three days, against George Telegraph on July 31 in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) and Army Red on…