I-League clubs shooting themselves in foot: AIFF secretary

New Delhi (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das has finally decided to break his silence on the raging controversy that has hit the federation after seven I-League clubs decided to "boycott" the Super Cup…

New women hockey players very talented: Rani Rampal

New Delhi (IANS) Rani Rampal, Indian women's hockey captain, believes the women hockey scenario has changed in the recent past and the interest being shown by the new generation will further help in the development of the game in the country.

Fognini upsets Nadal in Monte-Carlo semis

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France) (IANS) Italy's Fabio Fognini has pulled off a big upset here, ending Rafa Nadal's bid for a record-extending 12th Monte Carlo title with a straight set win over the Spaniard in the semifinal.

The San Remo-born…

Shimla biker retains 'King of Shivaliks' title

Shimla (IANS) Shimlas intrepid biker David Kumar on Sunday scored his third win on the roll in the eighth edition of Hero MTB (mountain biking) Shimla and retained the ‘King of Shivaliks title, event organisers said here.

The second stage…

Kohli ton helps RCB beat KKR despite Rana-Russell show

Kolkata (IANS) Virat Kohli struck a masterly hundred to put Nitish Rana and Andre Russell's magnificent fightback in a shade as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 10 runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL)…

Challenging task to play in new category: Amit Panghal

Bangkok (IANS) Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal will make his competitive debut in the new weight class of 52 kg in the Asian Boxing Championship which begins here on Friday, and is eyeing the tournament as a platform to understand the strength…

Ishant biggest surprise in 5-man stand-by list for WC

New Delhi (IANS) Even as everyone has spoken about how both Rishabh Pant and Ambati Rayudu have been gifted a fresh lease of life by being named in Indias stand-by list for the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales, the one name that has missed…

Former Brazil football chief receives life ban

Rio de Janeiro (IANS) Former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Jose Maria Marin has been given a life ban from all football-related activities for corruption, the sport's governing body FIFA has said.

The 86-year-old…

India's WC squad: Karthik pips Pant, Shankar in at No.4

New Delhi (IANS) Dinesh Karthik has beaten Rishabh Pant in the race to become the second wicket-keeper in the Indian team for the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales. The five wise men of Indian cricket, led by M.S.K. Prasad, met in Mumbai…

Needed one knock to get confidence back: de Villiers

Mohali (IANS) The asking rate was touching 13 with three over left in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) innings, but the talismanic AB de Villiers was still at the crease and looking in fine form. And the South African took RCB to their first…