It was a professional win: Virat Kohli

Southampton (England) (IANS) Following a resounding victory over South Africa, India skipper Virat Kohli praised his team for coming out with a highly professional performance in their World Cup opener at the Ageas Bowl.

Playing their first…

Murray set for return, will play doubles at Queen's Club

London (IANS) Former world number one Andy Murray will return to the match court in doubles at the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club to be held later this month.

Murray, who has not played since the Australian Open, will play with…

China confirmed as host of AFC Asian Cup 2023

Paris (IANS) China was confirmed as the host of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the AFC Extraordinary Congress here on Tuesday.

The bidding started back in 2016, when China, South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand expressed their interest in hosting…

Brazilian police to probe Neymar's video release

Rio de Janeiro (IANS) Police in Rio de Janeiro plan to investigate Brazilian soccer star Neymar for publishing intimate images of a woman who accused him of rape, officials have said.

In Brazil, it is a crime punishable by one to five years…

Federer, Nadal reach record 14th French Open 4th round

Paris (IANS) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continued their own history as they reached French Open round of 16 for a record 14th time, while women's second seed Karolina Pliskova became the latest potential title contender to be knocked out following…

I wish to retire at Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos

Madrid (IANS) Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has announced that he is staying at the Spanish club.

It was reported that the 33-year-old had an offer from a Chinese club but his current contract ends on June 30, 2021, reports Efe news.

Inter Milan names Antonio Conte as new head coach

Rome (IANS) Former Italy national team head coach Antonio Conte will guide Inter Milan in the new season, the club announced on its official website on Friday.

"I'm sure that Antonio Conte is one of the best coaches out there,"…

French Open: Federer joins Nadal in third round

Paris (IANS) Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer moved a step further towards their potential semi-final clash in men's singles, while fourth-seeded Kiki Bertens had to retire from women's singles second round, citing illness.

Felt Niki Lauda was 'racing with me': Lewis Hamilton

Monaco (IANS) After earning a hard-fought win in the Monaco Grand Prix, British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton said he felt three-time world champion Niki Lauda, who died last week, was with him during the course of the race.

"When…

'Chacha Cricket' among 5 to get Global Sports Fan Award

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan's 'Chacha Cricket' aka Abdul Jalil along with Bangladesh's fan 'Tiger' aka Shoyab Ali and Sri Lanka's Gayan Senanayaka are three other global recipients of the first ever Global Sports Fan Awards…