ISU cancels World Cup competitions due to COVID concerns

Beijing (IANS) The first four speed skating World Cup and first two stops for short track speed skating for the 2020/21 season have all been cancelled, according to the official website of the International Skating Union (ISU).

The ISU also…

Rift over hotel room reason behind Raina's IPL exit: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) Ever since Suresh Raina returned to India from the UAE after opting out of IPL, several reasons are being cited and rumours doing the rounds.

One of the reasons being cited is that he returned because of his children while…

Dhyan Chand's magic with hockey stick unforgettable: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid rich tribute to legendary sportsperson Major Dhyan Chand on the occasion of his 115th birth anniversary and said that his magic with the hockey stick can never be forgotten.

Modi…

Hockey stars to engage fans in skill challenge on National Sports Day

Bengaluru (IANS) The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will engage with fans through skill challenges to celebrate the National Sports Day on Saturday which marks the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

Hockey…

IPL: 12 CSK squad members test positive, team in quarantine again

New Delhi (IANS) In a shocking development, as many as 12 Chennai Super Kings squad members, including players and coaching/support staff, have tested positive for coronavirus, just 22 days before the IPL begins in the UAE, sources told IANS on Friday.

Start from zero in IPL: Coach's 'guru mantra' for Yashasvi

New Delhi (IANS) Rajasthan Royals have begun their training in the UAE after the period of their self quarantine got over. Just a day before, young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will be making his IPL debut this year, called up his childhood coach…

England Women to host Windies for T20I series in September

London (IANS) England Women will host West Indies in five-match T20I series at the Incora County Ground, Derby in September, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed.

The series will be played behind closed doors in a bio-secure…

ISL: ATK-Mohun Bagan rope in young India forward Manvir Singh

Kolkata (IANS) ATK-Mohun Bagan on Tuesday announced signing of India forward Manvir Singh on a three-year deal which will keep the player with the Indian Super League (ISL) side till 2023.

"2018 Indian Super Cup Champion @manvir_singh07 is…

Manchester United will not sell Paul Pogba, says agent

Manchester (IANS) Paul Pogba's new contract discussions will start soon and the France World Cup winner will not be sold by Manchester United this summer, French midfielder's agent has said.

"United will not accept any bid this summer,"…

Fast&Up announces association with CSK as official nutrition partner

Chennai (IANS) Ahead of the much anticipated 2020 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), sports & active nutrition brand Fast&Up on Monday announced its association as official Nutrition Partner-Digital of three-time IPL champions Chennai Super…