Lionel Messi informs Barcelona he wants to leave the club
Aug 26, 2020, at 03:49 pm
Madrid/Xinhua: Leo Messi on Wednesday reportedly informed FC Barcelona that he wants to leave the club immediately despite having a 700 million euro release clause in his contract.
ICC Men's CWC Challenge League A postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic
Aug 26, 2020, at 05:47 am
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the postponement of the second event of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams advance at Western and Southern Open
Aug 25, 2020, at 09:24 pm
Washington/Xinhua: World number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia battled through neck pain to advance into the ATP/WTA Western & Southern Open third round with a straight-set win while American veteran Serena Williams also fought hard before reaching next round.
After COVID-19 test, Usain Bolt says he is self-quarantining
Aug 25, 2020, at 03:04 pm
Kingston: Sprint legend Usain Bolt on Monday released a video on social media and announced he is self-quarantining after undergoing a COVID-19 test.
Ex-Milan striker Adriano fires Palmeiras into top four
Aug 24, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Brasilia/Xinhua: Former AC Milan forward Luiz Adriano scored his second goal of the season as Palmeiras beat Santos 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A championship on Monday.
Sikkim stadium named after Bhaichung Bhutia to be inaugurated after Covid-19 subsides
Aug 24, 2020, at 08:58 pm
Gangtok/IBNS: A stadium named after former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia is going to be inaugurated in Namchi, some twenty-five kilometres away from the maestro's birthplace, Tinkitam in the district of South Sikkim, after the the spread of Covid-19 is stemmed.
Bayern Munich lift sixth Champions League trophy after beating PSG
Aug 24, 2020, at 05:31 pm
Lisbon/Xinhua/UNI: Kingsley Coman scored the lone goal in the UEFA Champions League final here on Sunday as Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich defeated French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to win their sixth title in the European premier competition, media reported on Monday.
Football matches in Argentina are likely to be held without spectators till early 2021: Minister
Aug 24, 2020, at 02:27 pm
Buenos Aires/Xinhua: Football matches in Argentina are likely to be held without spectators at the stadium at least until early 2021, the country's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Matias Lammens, said on Monday.
More matches and exposure has helped Blue Tigers improve, says ex-Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia
Aug 23, 2020, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi: Legendary Indian striker Bhaichung Bhutia, the first Indian to have 100 international caps to his name, spoke about the changes he has seen in Indian football since he hung up his boots in 2011.
BCCI did not treat MS Dhoni the right way: Ex-Pakistani spinner Saqlain Mustaq
Aug 23, 2020, at 09:25 pm
Islamabad: Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mustaq has targeted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by saying the cricket body did not treat recently retired ex-Indian skipper MS Dhoni properly.
MS Dhoni seen in video swapping business class seat with economic class co-passenger
Aug 22, 2020, at 08:12 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has once again shown his humility while he was enroute to Dubai to play the delayed 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Virat Kohli's India to host England in February 2021: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly
Aug 22, 2020, at 06:59 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata/IBNS: India's cricket on home soil will resume against England after the Novel Coronavirus break in February 2021, informed the Asian country's cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly, media reports said.
No better appreciation than being loved by country and PM: Suresh Raina on Narendra Modi's letter
Aug 21, 2020, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Recently-retired Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has said there is no better appreciation than being loved by one's country and Prime Minister, in response to a letter from Narendra Modi.
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Inductees for 2020 to be announced on Sunday
Aug 21, 2020, at 03:49 pm
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will name three new inductees to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Sunday, 23 August via a live broadcast on the ICC social media handles.
AIFF condoles former footballer Bhaskar Maity's death
Aug 20, 2020, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata/UNI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has condoled the death of former India goalkeeper Bhaskar Maity, who passed away on Wednesday.
First-ever Israeli cyclist to compete in Tour de France
Aug 20, 2020, at 03:54 pm
Jerusalem/Xinhua: For the first time, an Israeli cyclist will compete in the world's biggest professional cycling race, the Tour de France, Team Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) announced Wednesday.
Dhoni was always emotionally detached from results, says VVS Laxman
Aug 19, 2020, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former India batsman VVS Laxman said MS Dhoni has been emotionally detached from the results making him one of the most successful cricketers around the globe.
Champions League: PSG beat RB Leipzig to reach final
Aug 19, 2020, at 07:41 pm
Lisbon/UNI: Paris Saint-Germain progressed to their first UEFA Champions League final, beating RB Leipzig 3-0 in the semifinal at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.
Caribbean Premier League: Triple threat Barbados Tridents come back from the brink
Aug 19, 2020, at 07:36 pm
Tarouba/UNI: Barbados Tridents used every bit of depth they had to start the defence of their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title with a six-run win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots that looked impossible just 15 balls into the match.
Rohit Sharma, three others recommended for Khel Ratna Award
Aug 18, 2020, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Vice-captain of limited-overs of Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among four athletes recommended for the country's highest sporting honour – Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna on Tuesday.
Delhi Capitals name Anrich Nortje as Chirs Woakes' replacement
Aug 18, 2020, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi: Indian Premier League squad Delhi Capitals on Tuesday announced it has signed South African pacer Anrich Nortje.
IPL 2020: BCCI names Dream 11 as title sponsor, replaces VIVO
Aug 18, 2020, at 09:18 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday revealed Fantasy cricket league platform Dream 11 as title sponsor for the Indian Premier League 2020 to be held in UAE.
Dream 11 bags IPL title sponsorship rights
Aug 18, 2020, at 09:08 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian fantasy sports platform Dream 11 has bagged the title sponsorship rights for the mega T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL).
MS Dhoni should have announced retirement from cricket field: Inzamam-ul-Haq
Aug 18, 2020, at 08:32 pm
Islamabad/New Delhi/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has felt India's World Cup-winning skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni should have announced his retirement from cricket field instead of doing the same by posting on social media while sitting at home.
Proud of what you achieved: Wife Sakshi writes after Dhoni announces retirement
Aug 17, 2020, at 06:56 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: As Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket leaving scores of fans emotional, his wife Sakshi Singh Dhoni has penned a heartfelt note for India's World Cup-winning captain on her Instagram account.
Aug 17, 2020, at 06:51 pm
Kolkata/UNI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed grief at the passing away of former Test cricketer Chetan Chauhan.
Goa gets a thumbs up to stage Hero Indian Super League 2020-21
Aug 17, 2020, at 06:00 am
Kolkata, Aug 16 (UNI) The Hero Indian Super League is set to be staged in Goa for the season 2020-21, starting November.
UP minister and former cricketer Chetan Chauhan dies of Covid-19
Aug 17, 2020, at 03:46 am
Lucknow/UNI/IBNS: Former India cricketer and Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Minister Chetan Chauhan, who was detected Covid-19 positive last month, died at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Sunday following multiple organ failures. He was 73.
What you've done for the country will always remain in everyone's heart: Virat Kohli
Aug 16, 2020, at 03:18 am
New Delhi: Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday said MS Dhoni, the iconic captain who announced his retirement from international cricket, his performance on the field will remain in the hearts of his fans across the country.
'Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shair Hoon': MS Dhoni bids adieu to international cricket
Aug 16, 2020, at 02:59 am
Ranchi/IBNS: Putting all speculations over his future journey on playing the white-ball cricket to rest, India's World Cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket leaving his fans to teary eyes with an iconic song of Mukesh, Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shair Hoon, on social media.