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Sindhu, Srikanth bow out in Malaysia Open semifinals

The Indian challenge in the USD 700,000 Malaysia Open Super World Tour 750 tournament ended on Saturday after PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth lost their respective singles semifinals.
2018-06-30 08:09:59 Read More

England rotation: High-risk or high-reward policy?

Whatever happens next, Gareth Southgate's World Cup, and maybe even his England tenure, will be judged on the decisions he made here. And maybe Thursday night's defeat will turn out to be Southgate's finest hour, an astute anticipation and navigation of the future routes of the knock-out rounds.
2018-06-30 07:16:25 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: When a goal drops from the skies

It was the only response possible, from the only player in the world so routinely capable of the impossible. After all the talk about his international legacy, an early Argentine exit from the World Cup, the great went and did something for the ages.
2018-06-30 07:03:58 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Premature end to an African Safari

For the first time since 1982 - in 36 years - no African team will have advanced to the second round of a World Cup. In Russia, African teams managed just three wins and lost 10 in 15 games. A look at what went wrong for the five African nations who blew hot and cold and finally subsided.
2018-06-30 06:41:39 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: When a goal becomes one for the ages

The people were waiting for a sign. They had invested all their hopes in this man, believing him to be close to God. There were doubts but as long as one was living, there was hope. And then there was truth.
2018-06-30 06:25:02 Read More

Coutinho has been Brazil's best player: Jose Ramirez Barreto

Former Brazilian footballer Jose Ramirez Barreto feels if victory is the ultimate goal, then Brazil need to keep focusing their preparation on the mental and technical aspects because their ability is going to be put to real test from now on.
2018-06-30 06:15:05 Read More

France, Uruguay my favourites: Lothar Matthaeus

Germany may have been knocked out of the World Cup, but that has not stopped former German football captain Lothar Matthaeus from picking his favourite teams to win the title in Russia.
2018-06-30 05:49:31 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: The 122 goals so far

Mexico defender Edson Alvarez's 74th-minute own-goal against Sweden was the seventh time at this year's World Cup that a player has sent the ball into his team's net _ a tournament record _ and Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer made it eight on an unlucky bounce.
2018-06-30 05:22:56 Read More

Ronaldo, Suarez put World Cup dreams on line as Portugal face Uruguay

For Ronaldo it is a return to the same Fisht Stadium where he scored a hat-trick against Spain earlier in the tournament, but this time he will be up against a Uruguayan defence that was alone among the 32 teams in Russia in coming through the group stage without conceding a goal.
2018-06-30 04:26:47 Read More

Why GOATS don't need to win the World Cup

It is possible that Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo-or both-exit the World Cup today, for Argentina play France and Portugal play Uruguay as the knockouts begin; they could also advance together, of course.
2018-06-30 04:14:20 Read More

Uruguay focused and ready for Portugal and Ronaldo, says Suarez

Uruguay have put their three group wins behind them and are fully focused on Portugal and Ronaldo, striker Luis Suarez said ahead of their last-16 World Cup clash in Sochi on Saturday night.
2018-06-30 04:14:05 Read More

2nd T20I: India thrash Ireland by 143 runs for biggest win

A ruthless India demolished Ireland by 143 runs to clinch the series 2-0. It was India's biggest victory margin (by runs) as they improved on the 93-run win over Sri Lanka at Cuttack in 2017. It was also the lowest total against India in T20I cricket
2018-06-30 04:00:02 Read More

Exclusive: Maradona wants others to back Messi up

Five-time world player of the year Lionel Messi underlined his importance to Argentina with a sublimely taken opening goal against Nigeria but that came after his penalty miss against Iceland in a lacklustre 1-1 draw that set the tone for a disappointing campaign so far. But former Argentina football captain Diego Maradona wants others in the team to back up the star striker.
2018-06-30 03:37:23 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Riding on a million prayers, Argentina take on France

Earning a last-gasp ticket to the Round of 16, Argentina arrived in Kazan, the industrial hub on the confluence of Volga and Kazanka, on the wings of a million prayers, desperate to repeat their coup, this time against the French on Saturday.
2018-06-30 03:13:58 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: France can think only about Messi

With their team full of explosive talent, a little more confidence and self-esteem was expected from the French national media on Friday. However, more than half the questions they threw at captain Hugo Lloris, France's first choice goalkeeper, and later at the coach Didier Deschamps, were about Lionel Messi on the eve of France's World Cup pre-quarterfinal clash.
2018-06-30 02:56:23 Read More

Kabaddi Masters: India beat Korea to set up final against Iran

World champions India held their nerves under pressure to prevail over Korea 36-20 and set up a summit clash against Iran in the six-nation Kabaddi Masters on Friday.
2018-06-29 18:00:36 Read More

India's Harmanpreet Kaur signs for Lancashire Thunder

Harmanpreet Kaur has been signed up by Lancashire Thunder as their overseas player for the 2018 season of England's Kia Super League, becoming the second Indian cricketer to play in the league after Smriti Mandhana.
2018-06-29 17:00:09 Read More

NRAI tweaks policy, 'heartbroken' Heena, Shweta feel cheated

Ace shooter Heena Sidhu said she is 'heartbroken' and 'hurt' by the injustice meted by the NRAI by including junior pistol shooter Manu Bhaker in the Asian Games and World Championships squads, despite not meeting the selection requirement.
2018-06-29 16:59:50 Read More

Indian juniors thrash Bangladesh seniors 4-0 in warm-up game

India's junior men's team put up a clinical performance to beat Bangladesh senior team 4-0 in the first practice match played here at the SAI on Friday.
2018-06-29 14:03:21 Read More

I know what to expect in England: Ashwin

On R Ashwin's only visit to England for a Test series, in 2014, the off-spinner was confined to playing just the last two Tests in the five-match series.
2018-06-29 13:27:56 Read More

Messi and Ronaldo gear up for World Cup knockout phase

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi take centre stage as the World Cup shifts into high gear at the weekend with the start of the knockout matches in the loaded top half of the draw.
2018-06-29 12:23:00 Read More

Sindhu, Srikanth enter Malaysia Open semifinals

Ace India shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth entered the semifinals of the ongoing Malaysia Open BWF World Tour Super 750 in their respective categories on Friday. While Sindhu defeated Olympic champion Carolina Marin in women's singles, Srikanth continued his impressive run with a straight-game win over France's Brice Leverdez .
2018-06-29 11:28:20 Read More

Narang misses out on Asian Games selection; Manu, Anish in squad

Ace shooter Gagan Narang failed to find a place in the Indian squad for the Asian Games announced by the National Rifle Association of India on Thursday.
2018-06-29 06:05:25 Read More

Ouch! "Stupid" Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

Michy Batshuayi was quick to see the funny side after his celebration of Belgium's winning World Cup goal over England ended with him being smacked hard in the face by the ball.
2018-06-29 06:03:31 Read More

Anand impressed with Praggnanandhaa's moves

The world's second youngest Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is keeping busy these days and it's not just attending felicitation events or entertaining incessant selfie requests or even an impromptu tete-a-tete with India allrounder R Ashwin.
2018-06-29 05:38:51 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: How fairplay paved the path for Japan

At the start of the day, Japan and Senegal (with 4 points each) needed just a point in their final match against Poland and Colombia, respectively, to progress. On the other hand, Colombia needed a win to go through but they could have also qualified with a draw if Japan lost because they had a better goal difference
2018-06-29 04:55:55 Read More

The writing was on the wall, but Germany couldn't read the script

Germany will now face the 'Revo-Loewtion.' It could have come earlier, after their fourth World Cup triumph at the Maracana in 2014 but Joachim Loew, like many of his ilk, failed to pre-empt the inevitable.
2018-06-29 04:32:58 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: German sunset that was on the horizon

Germany's decline almost seemed a carbon copy of the Spanish experience. There was no hint of struggle through the two years of qualification process and the Confederations Cup win with a second-string only added to the belief that nothing is impossible.
2018-06-29 04:22:11 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Thiago finds his feet on big stage again

"That's what I look forward to - getting your name written forever in the history of Brazilian football and raising the World Cup trophy."
2018-06-29 04:12:05 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Thiago finds his feet on big stage again

"That's what I look forward to - getting your name written forever in the history of Brazilian football and raising the World Cup trophy."
2018-06-29 04:12:05 Read More

Brazil are improving mentally as a team, says coach Tite

Brazil have topped their group 10th time in a row in the World Cup and coach Tite celebrated Wednesday night's win over Serbia with a drink.
2018-06-29 03:59:54 Read More

The cost of the FIFA World Cup 2018 equals...

According to the total spend figure of around $14 billion, put out by Russian business news outlet RBK-making Russia 2018 the most expensive World Cup ever!
2018-06-29 03:50:34 Read More

The incredible story of Iran's hero Alireza Beiranvand

Iran's 25-year-old goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who pulled off an improbable penalty save to deny the imperious Ronaldo, has been one of the most outstanding performers of World Cup 2018. The story of his life is equally amazing.
2018-06-29 03:27:48 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fearful favourites, upbeat underdogs

There's an insurrection in the world of football. And it's not just that holders Germany were knocked out before the knockouts began. Even Argentina, Spain, Brazil - all card-holding members of football royalty - were made to sweat and shiver by teams of lesser pedigree.
2018-06-29 03:14:00 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mein Gott! End of the World is Nigh!

As a football-historian friend certainly must be the first one to remind all, Joachim LÃ¶ew, despite his olfactory kinks, will have to bear the brunt of not having the excuse that 1938 coach Sepp Herberger (under whom Germany would win their first World Cup in 1954) had of his government forcing him to include five Austrian players in his squad.
2018-06-29 02:53:06 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Januzaj gives Belgium 1-0 win over England and top spot

A superb second-half strike from Adnan Januzaj gave Belgium a 1-0 win over England to see them top World Cup Group G with a perfect record and consign England to second place, with both sides already assured of going through to the last 16.
2018-06-28 20:16:13 Read More

Khazri gives Tunisia first World Cup win in 40 years

Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri set up the first goal and scored the second to give the North African side their first World Cup win in 40 years with a 2-1 victory over debutants Panama in their final Group G match on Thursday.
2018-06-28 20:11:45 Read More

India draw 1-1 with Belgium in Champions Trophy

India conceded a late goal to settle for a 1-1 draw with Belgium in their penultimate round robin match of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament, on Thursday.
2018-06-28 17:04:19 Read More

Unheralded Shivpal, Sudha, Dutee and Nirmala book Asian Games berths

Shivpal sprang a surprise with a big throw in the javelin while 3000m steeplechaser Sudha ran her best race in two years as both booked Asiad berths with gold medal winning efforts on third day of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships.
2018-06-28 17:03:02 Read More

Holder Pliskova beaten by Sabalenka at Eastbourne

Defending champion Karolina Pliskova squandered a 4-1 lead in the deciding set as she was knocked out of the pre-Wimbledon Eastbourne grasscourt championships by Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday.
2018-06-28 16:56:47 Read More

India finish on top of medals tally at Junior Shooting World Cup

Indian shooters picked up eight more medals, including five gold, on the concluding day of the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany on Thursday.
2018-06-28 16:56:14 Read More

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Wayne Rooney has added his name to an elite list of former England captains to take their boots across the Atlantic, leaving his boyhood club Everton to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side DC United.
2018-06-28 16:52:54 Read More

Germany arrive home after World Cup agony

Germany's chastened national team arrived home Thursday after their shock World Cup exit plunged the football-mad nation into mourning and left the future of coach Joachim Loew in the balance.
2018-06-28 16:50:07 Read More

Bouchard survives qualifying to grab Wimbledon spot

Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard successfully negotiated the qualifying draw on Thursday, beating Colombian Mariana Duque-Marino 6-3 6-2 to secure a spot in next week's main draw.
2018-06-28 16:43:11 Read More

Malaysia Open: Srikanth, Sindhu in quarters; Saina ousted

Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu made it to the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament in Bukit Jalil on Thursday. However, World No.10 Saina Nehwal crashed out losing to Akane Yamaguchi 15-21, 13-21 in the second round.
2018-06-28 16:30:30 Read More

Japan survive in World Cup despite 0-1 loss to Poland

Japan advanced into the knockout phase of the World Cup on Thursday despite losing 1-0 to Poland, progressing from Group H thanks to their lower tally of yellow cards than Senegal.
2018-06-28 16:06:37 Read More

WC: Colombia through to last 16 with 1-0 win over Senegal

Yerry Mina's header secured Colombia a 1-0 win over Senegal in Samara on Thursday to clinch their safe passage to the last 16 as they finished top of Group H, while Senegal missed out to Japan on a fair play tie-breaker.
2018-06-28 16:06:31 Read More

Hockey Champions Trophy live: India vs Belgium

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2018-06-28 14:43:22 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan 0-0 Poland

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup Group H match between Japan and Poland on Times of India
2018-06-28 13:27:05 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Senegal 0-0 Colombia

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup Group H match between Senegal and Colombia on Times of India
2018-06-28 13:10:59 Read More

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Mum Serena returns to Wimbledon seeking eighth title

Four weeks on from her run to the last 16 at the French Open, Serena Williams is back at Wimbledon, having missed last year's event as she prepared for the birth of her daughter.
2018-06-28 12:24:56 Read More

Mum Serena returns to Wimbledon seeking eighth title

BCCI SGM on June 22 invalid: COA

The Committee of Administrators today deemed the BCCI SGM invalid and instructed the board officials to not implement the resolutions passed in the meeting held on June 22.
2018-06-28 12:21:26 Read More

'HAHAHA' - schadenfreude sweeps web after German exit

A stream of memes and jokes flooded social media after a stunning 2-0 defeat to South Korea condemned Die Mannschaft to their earliest exit in 80 years.
2018-06-28 10:19:51 Read More

Saina Nehwal out of Malaysia Open

Former world no 1 Saina Nehwal went down 15-21, 13-21 to world no 2 Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in 36 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, a suburb in Kuala Lumpur.
2018-06-28 08:54:55 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil charm their way into round of 16

No Serbian uprising was entertained at the Spartak Arena on Wednesday as Brazil made it to the knockout stage with a polished 2-0 victory.
2018-06-28 06:21:47 Read More

Langer hopes Australia emerge unscathed from England 'jungle'

Australia coach Justin Langer said he hoped his side would return a better team come next year's World Cup after going through the "jungle" in their tour of England.
2018-06-28 06:08:50 Read More

Virat Kohli says flexible batting order can 'surprise' India's opponents

Indian captain Virat Kohli, one of the world's leading batsmen, was involved in two surprises - he came in at a relatively lowly number six and was promptly out for a second-ball duck.
2018-06-28 05:40:54 Read More

Blistering Buttler sets up England T20 win over Australia

Jos Buttler hit the fastest fifty by an England batsman in a Twenty20 international to lay the platform for a 28-run win over Australia at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
2018-06-28 05:01:02 Read More

Jinson breaks Sriram's 42-year-old 800m record

Promising middle-distance runner, Jinson Johnson, etched his name in the history books on Wednesday after the Kerala athlete broke India's longest standing national record of 1:45.77s in 800m, set by legendary Sriram Singh at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
2018-06-28 03:53:46 Read More

ICC survey suggests steep rise of popularity for women's cricket

The International Cricket Council's (ICC's), in its largest ever market research study (300 million+ participants aged between 16-69), in association with Nielsen Sports, threw up some interesting facts about a rise in the number of women in women's cricket.
2018-06-28 03:51:55 Read More

When God was one of us, just a regular slob

If God had a name, for many people round the world - not just in Argentina - it might be Diego Armando Maradona. It's not blasphemous on his part to take on the role; he often signs autographs as D10s; a multiple play of words and numbers.
2018-06-28 03:46:02 Read More

Never suffered this much, says Lionel Messi

"I knew that God was with us and that he wouldn't let us miss out," Messi said. "We were confident that we would win this game. It's marvellous to have won it this way, it's a joy we deserve. We had been through difficult days because of the previous results. I don't remember having ever suffered so much, because of the situation and because of what was at stake. It was a huge release for all of us.
2018-06-28 03:28:52 Read More

The much-maligned Mr Kane is just plain, hungry Harry

To his neighbours in the Essex suburbs, Harry Kane can come across as 'the nice boy next door'. For a teetotaler who always has a "cuppa with milk and two sugar cubes" to finish the night, the perfect off-day is to spend time with his pregnant fiancÃ©e Kate, who was his 'first kiss' at 14, and daughter Ivy.
2018-06-28 03:03:17 Read More

World Cup: Will Russia 2018 be an Argentine reprise of Italy 1990?

Aside lacking balance, a weak defence, the over-dependence on one player and an epic struggle through group stages. Like in 2018, there seemed a similar pattern for Argentina 28 years back, in the 1990 World Cup.
2018-06-28 02:58:59 Read More

Biggest FIFA World Cup upsets

The FIFA World Cup, over the years, has witnessed some scripts going against the expected. We take a look at some of the major upsets that have transpired in the history of the football's biggest tournament.
2018-06-28 02:40:31 Read More

Dispirited defending champions Germany take tame exit route

After France (2002), Italy (2010) and Spain (2014), Joachim Loewâ€™s pre-tournament favourites and four-time world champions suffered a similar exit in Kazan on Wednesday.
2018-06-28 02:24:15 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Switzerland through to last 16

Switzerland kept politics off the field and Costa Rica broke their World Cup duck in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Wednesday that saw the Europeans through to the next round of the World Cup where they will face Sweden.
2018-06-27 20:08:35 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Brazil ease into last 16 with win over Serbia

Brazil comfortably reached the World Cup last 16 after Paulinho and Thiago Silva scored in each half to give them a 2-0 win over Serbia who were eliminated on Wednesday.
2018-06-27 20:03:46 Read More

My team wanted to win my 300th match: Sardar Singh

Last week, as the Indian hockey team beat reigning Olympic champions Argentina in their second match at the ongoing Champions Trophy, it marked a memorable upset for India, the kind that have become rare of late. However, for the teamâ€™s veteran Sardar Singh, the game was extra special.
2018-06-27 19:30:00 Read More

1st T20I: India thrash Ireland by 76 runs

India set themselves up nicely for the sterner tests ahead with a dominant performance as they outclassed Ireland by a whopping 76 runs in the opening T20 International, on Wednesday.
2018-06-27 18:43:11 Read More

Germany's World Cup was a disaster waiting to happen

Germany should really not be surprised by their earliest World Cup exit in 80 years.
2018-06-27 17:54:05 Read More

People mocked when I took up tennis: Sania Mirza

Ace tennis player Sania Mirza on Wednesday recalled the contribution of her parents when she took up the sport, and how they dealt with people's jibes and mocking.
2018-06-27 16:51:00 Read More

It's been a depressing six years for me: Deepika Kumari

For any leading sportsperson, even a month without a gold medal can be excruciating, forget six years. And when you happen to be one of India's star archers, with hopes riding high every time you take aim, this frustrating wait can take a massive toll.
2018-06-27 16:37:03 Read More

Sweden beat Mexico but both through to last 16

Sweden thumped Mexico 3-0 on Wednesday, overpowering their opponents after a scoreless first half in a result that means both teams advance to the World Cup last 16 at the expense of defending champions Germany.
2018-06-27 16:13:21 Read More

Defending champions Germany suffer shock World Cup exit

Defending world champions Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a shock 0-2 loss to South Korea on Wednesday, courtesy of two stoppage-time goals.
2018-06-27 16:10:44 Read More

Johnson smashes Sriram's 42-year-old 800m national record

Jinson Johnson ran one of the most memorable races in recent times as he smashed legendary Sriram Singh's 42-year-old 800m record, the oldest one in Indian athletics, to steal the spotlight on the second day of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
2018-06-27 16:09:48 Read More

Athletics C'ships: Hima wins 200m gold to book Asian Games berth

Hima Das lived up to her fast rising sprint star status as she pocketed the gold in women's 200m race in a meet record-equalling time of 23.10 seconds to book a ticket for the Asian Games, on day two of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
2018-06-27 15:45:01 Read More

India go down fighting 2-3 to Australia in Champions Trophy

India fought valiantly before going down 2-3 to world champions Australia to slump to its first defeat in the FIH Champions Trophy hockey tournament, here today.
2018-06-27 15:23:14 Read More

ISSF Junior WC: Manu shoots another gold with world record

Teen sensation Manu Bhaker fired her way to an individual gold medal with a world record score while Anish Bhanwala bagged a bronze as India continued their dominance at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany on Wednesday.
2018-06-27 14:41:13 Read More

Sushil Kumar back in TOPS, 11 dropped

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was today included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for the first time in two years while 11 sportspersons across archery, wrestling and athletics were dropped from the government-backed program after not being picked for the Asian Games.
2018-06-27 13:57:36 Read More

Anirban Lahiri ready for more; Tiger Woods back in action

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri would look to continue the form that fetched him a top-10 finish last week when he tees off at the Quicken Loans National as the PGA Tour settles into the final stretch of the season.
2018-06-27 13:44:09 Read More

Srikanth, Sindhu lead 20-member squad for Asian Games

With an aim of putting up a great show in the 2018 Asian Games Jakarta, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has today announced a strong 20-member squad.
2018-06-27 13:00:36 Read More

Uruguay preparing to face Portugal not just CR7

Uruguay are wary of facing Portugal's free scoring Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday's World Cup last 16 clash but are preparing for a showdown with the European champions not one player and believe the outcome will come down to details.
2018-06-27 12:45:25 Read More

Olympic champion Vogel undergoes spinal surgery after crash

Olympic sprint champion Kristina Vogel underwent an operation on her spine on Wednesday after an accident in training the day before left her seriously injured.
2018-06-27 12:17:28 Read More

Iceland head home from World Cup, heartbroken but unbowed

Gallant Iceland headed home heartbroken but unbowed after a premature end to their first World Cup adventure, ruing what might have been after a narrow defeat by Croatia.
2018-06-27 12:12:52 Read More

NADA begins targeted testing at National Athletics C'ships

A team of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has started targeted testing of a small sample size of 50 to 60, putting an end to the confusion over dope sample collection during the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships.
2018-06-27 11:00:42 Read More

Srikanth, Sindhu in Malaysia Open pre-quarters

Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the Malaysia Open BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday but B Sai Praneeth crashed out of the tournament.
2018-06-27 09:44:13 Read More

World Cup: Mane critical to Senegal hopes against Colombia

Senegal must cut out the defensive errors and find a way to get Sadio Mane firing like he does for Liverpool if they are to tame Colombia on Thursday and reach the World Cup last 16.
2018-06-27 07:40:49 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay, the masters of no-nonsense

Uruguay never had it so smooth, not since 1954. It was in Switzerland, when Oscar Tabarez was seven years old, that the most-decorated South American footballing nation won back to back games in the group stage, that too handsomely.
2018-06-27 04:11:12 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: The quiet 'leela' of Andres Iniesta

In the adrenalin blizzards of Monday's Morocco-Spain and Iran-Portugal games, a quiet storm did not go unnoticed: Andres Iniesta. The drag flick to Isco that resulted in Spain's first equaliser against a strident Morocco side could well have had Iniesta using a hockey stick. But it was the outside of his right boot, a card push on the gaming table, that gave material proof of what El Caballero Palido â€“ The Pale Knight â€“ embodies and ensouls.
2018-06-27 04:04:46 Read More

Balance between ball and bat must be maintained: Tendulkar

In conversation with Mirror, Tendulkar elaborated on the point and explained why he could not speak while he was playing.
2018-06-27 04:01:31 Read More

Firmino offers more options than Jesus: Jose Ramirez Barreto

Former Brazilian footballer Jose Ramirez Barreto feels Brazil's first two matches have given the coach enough time to understand both his players, and the opponents.
2018-06-27 03:57:08 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil may not have it easy against Serbia

Up against Serbia in their last group phase clash in Moscow's Spartak Stadium, Brazil coach Tite has to find the key to unlock organized defending once again. Switzerland had reminded Neymar not everything is a stroll in the park and CONCACAF qualifiers Costa Rica made Neymar cry.
2018-06-27 03:19:30 Read More

Exclusive: Maradona feels Brazil's defence will come under scrutiny

Former Argentina football captain Diego Maradona feels south American giants Brazil and Argentina got off to identical starts in Russia. Favourites always in the group stages, irrespective of the opposition, they opened against European teams and took the lead before settling for draws. No matter how much they dominated, the opposition didn't let them score again.
2018-06-27 03:06:03 Read More

Maradona treated by paramedics after Argentina-Nigeria game

In the video, the Argentine great appeared to have his eyes closed and a later photo showed a pair of paramedics attending to him. There was no immediate information on his health. About two hours later, a photograph of Maradona smiling at the airport was posted online.
2018-06-27 02:53:23 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Rojo's last-gasp rescue act takes Argentina to last-16

Finally, managing a win in the group stage against Nigeria at the raucous Zenit Arena, Argentina finished with four points to escape from the group of death behind Croatia who won 2-1 against Iceland at Rostov on Don to finish with all 9 points and top Group D.
2018-06-27 02:44:46 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Brave Iceland sunk by late Perisic strike

Iceland's first World Cup adventure came to a valiant end on Tuesday as they were beaten 2-1 by Group D winners Croatia due to a late strike from Ivan Perisic, with Argentina qualifying as runners-up instead.
2018-06-26 20:07:11 Read More

World Cup: Argentina strike late to advance to knockout stages

A late goal by Marcos Rojo gave Argentina a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Group D on Tuesday and sent the twice champions through to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
2018-06-26 20:06:18 Read More

I have two variations of googly up my sleeve, claims Chahal

Young leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who is now a vital cog in India's limited overs bowling set-up, today said that he has developed two variations of googly, which will benefit him in the long run.
2018-06-26 17:26:33 Read More

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Asian Games: Solanki, Vikas in Indian boxing squad

Commonwealth Games gold-medallists Gaurav Solanki (56kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) were among the boxers selected for the Asian Games, for which two weight categories will be decided following trials.
2018-06-26 16:52:54 Read More

Peru beat Australia 2-0 but both sides knocked out

Already eliminated Peru got their first World Cup win in 40 years and their first goal in 36 with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Tuesday, a result that condemned the Australians to last place in Group C.
2018-06-26 16:06:18 Read More

France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after draw

Already-qualified France played out an uninspiring goalless draw with Denmark in their final World Cup Group C match at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Tuesday, which was enough to ensure that both teams advance to the knockout stage.
2018-06-26 16:02:55 Read More

Saina sails into second round of Malaysian Open

India's Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal sailed into the second round of the USD 700,000 Malaysian Open with a convincing 21-12 21-16 win over Yip Pui Yin of Hong Kong here today.
2018-06-26 15:28:44 Read More

DDCA comes under RTI

At a time when the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is looking for ways to dodge coming under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has decided to come under the act from June 25.
2018-06-26 15:25:57 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar to attend famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be the chief guest for this 2018 edition of Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held at Punnamada on August 11.
2018-06-26 15:14:36 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar to attend famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be the chief guest for this 2018 edition of Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held at Punnamada on August 11.
2018-06-26 15:14:36 Read More

Junior Shooting WC: Saurabh strikes gold with world record

Sixteen year-old Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary today set a new Junior World record scoring a total of 243.7 in the 10M Air Pistol event in the ongoing ISSF Junior World Cup, Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Suhl, Germany.
2018-06-26 14:40:52 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Denmark vs France

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup game between Denmark and France on Times of India
2018-06-26 13:33:30 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia vs Peru

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup Group C game between Australia and Peru on Times of India.
2018-06-26 13:31:21 Read More

Ramandeep ruled out of Champions Trophy

Indian striker Ramandeep Singh has been ruled out of the ongoing FIH Champions Trophy due to a knee injury.
2018-06-26 12:52:41 Read More

Winning spree could propel India, Kohli upwards in T20Is

A busy period of Twenty20 international cricket offers third-placed India a shot at moving up the ICC team rankings, provided they launch an unbeaten run against Ireland and England and a few other results elsewhere in the world go their way.
2018-06-26 09:16:16 Read More

Rod Laver and Billie Jean King launched Wimbledon into new era

In the debate about the greatest players of all time, the names of Rod Laver and Billie Jean King crop up again and again.
2018-06-26 08:04:24 Read More

India look to kick off English summer on winning note against Ireland

It's the dress rehearsal before the the actual test but India would do well not to let the guard down when they take on a lowly but effervescent Ireland in a two-match T20I series, starting Wednesday.
2018-06-26 07:49:47 Read More

Champions Trophy: Confident India aim to upstage Australia

India would look to continue the giant-slaying spree when they take on world champions Australia in their third match of the FIH Champions Trophy hockey tournament, here Wednesday.
2018-06-26 07:38:33 Read More

FIFA World Cup: What Argentina need to do to stay alive

While there are many permutations and scenarios that will decide the fate of countless World Cup dreams, Argentina is one team that remains in focus because of the fact that Lionel Messi's World Cup career could be over in less than a day.
2018-06-26 06:50:25 Read More

WI vs SL: Test evenly poised after 20-wicket day

Sri Lanka were 63 runs away from a first ever Test victory over the West Indies at the Kensington Oval on Monday following an action-packed third day of the final Test.
2018-06-26 04:14:33 Read More

WI vs SL: Test evenly poised after 20-wicket day

Sri Lanka were 63 runs away from a first ever Test victory over the West Indies at the Kensington Oval on Monday following an action-packed third day of the final Test.
2018-06-26 04:14:33 Read More

Serena happy to plant seed of doubt for Wimbledon rivals

All eyes will be on Serena Williams when Wimbledon gets underway next week as the seven-time champion bids to win her first Grand Slam crown since becoming a mother.
2018-06-26 03:54:37 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Highs and lows of Colombian football

TOI takes a look at the highs and lows of the bloodied history of Colombia in World Cup football.
2018-06-26 03:50:07 Read More

Federer eyes 9th Wimbledon title but wary of Rafa threat

Having seen long-time rival Rafael Nadal tighten his iron-grip on Roland Garros, Roger Federer aims to extend his personal dominance of Wimbledon by claiming a ninth title at the All England Club.
2018-06-26 03:43:57 Read More

Talisman James Rodriguez makes stunning return for Colombia

The defeat against Japan had left the Los Cafeteros distraught and their pretty fans in bright yellow downcast, but Sunday was a different night with Rodriquez conjuring a special act as Colombia outclassed Poland in their second encounter.
2018-06-26 03:39:49 Read More

Bayliss backs Farbrace to succeed him as England coach

Trevor Bayliss has backed long-time assistant Paul Farbrace to succeed him as England coach when he stands down after next year's World Cup and Ashes.
2018-06-26 03:36:30 Read More

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Andy Murray claimed his first win since returning from a hip injury as he beat fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka 6-1, 6-3 in the first round of the Eastbourne championships on Monday.
2018-06-26 03:28:57 Read More

We are in a delicate situation: Argentina coach Sampaoli

Under fire from all quarters, Sampaoli and Argentina have been the butt of severe criticism, forcing their football federation president Claudio Tapia to air dash to their camp in Bronnitsy.
2018-06-26 03:24:59 Read More

Messi's World Cup career could end with loss to Nigeria

Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest footballer in history, has had a miserable World Cup and must turn it around immediately to save Argentina from a humiliating early exit from the tournament.
2018-06-26 03:23:00 Read More

Kevin De Bruyne set to miss 'celebration' England clash

Belgium are likely to rest midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne and possibly striker Romelu Lukaku for their last World Cup group match against England, coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday.
2018-06-26 03:09:58 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: It's now or never for Argentina

Held by Iceland and humiliated by Croatia, Argentina's World Cup could already have been all but over, but Lionel Messi and the rest of Jorge Sampaoli's troubled squad have one final shot at redemption against Nigeria on Tuesday.
2018-06-26 03:06:37 Read More

Swiss players avoid WC ban for eagle celebrations

Switzerland players Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Stephan Lichtsteiner escaped bans Monday for celebrating goals with a pro-Kosovo double eagle gesture in their World Cup win over Serbia.
2018-06-26 03:00:47 Read More

No mercy for misfiring Messi, says Nigeria coach

Nigeria have no sympathy for the struggles of Argentina striker Lionel Messi at the World Cup and will do everything they can to bring his tournament to a premature end when the teams meet in St Petersburg on Tuesday.
2018-06-26 02:51:17 Read More

Exclusive: Diego Maradona confident of Argentina's World Cup revival

despite all odds, former football captain Diego Maradona feels Argentina could defy all obstacles like they did in 1982 and 1990 and clear their path to the knockouts.
2018-06-26 02:51:01 Read More

Iran coach blasts VAR as Ronaldo escapes sending off

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was fortunate to escape a red card despite a VAR review following an elbow in Monday's 1-1 draw at the World Cup.
2018-06-26 02:46:22 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Portugal held but qualify for last 16

Portugal qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup despite being held 1-1 by Iran in World Cup Group B on Monday after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.
2018-06-25 20:14:23 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Spain snatch late draw with Morocco to top group

Spain snatched a 2-2 draw against Morocco on Monday to qualify for the World Cup last 16 and take top spot in Group B ahead of Portugal on goals scored.
2018-06-25 20:11:19 Read More

Arjun Tendulkar trains with Team India, gets tips from Shastri

The Indian cricketers had their first training session in England on Tuesday but making heads turn, for obvious reasons, was Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun, who ran in and bowled fast in the nets organised for Virat Kohli's men.
2018-06-25 17:16:49 Read More

Saudi Arabia stun Egypt 2-1 despite Salah strike

Saudi Arabia managed their first win at the 2018 World Cup by beating Egypt 2-1 with a last-gasp winner that eclipsed Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah's 22nd minute goal in Monday's Group A game between the two eliminated teams.
2018-06-25 16:18:45 Read More

FIFA WC: Uruguay beat 10-man Russia 3-0 to top Group A

Uruguay comfortably beat World Cup hosts Russia 3-0 on Monday to seal top spot in Group A courtesy of a Luis Suarez free kick, a Denis Cheryshev own goal and a late Edinson Cavani strike.
2018-06-25 16:03:57 Read More

Current pace attack is most complete, says Tendulkar

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar feels India has headed to the gruelling tour of England with "the most complete fast-bowling attack in many years", a "luxury" that was not there during his 24 years in international cricket.
2018-06-25 12:05:14 Read More

Jr. Shooting WC: Punjab, Haryana combo power India to gold

Punjab lad Arjun Cheema, a 17-year-old shooting prodigy from Mandi Gobindgarh, and Haryanaâ€™s Anmol Jain, a 20-year-old marksman from Faridabad, helped India win the team gold in the 50 metre free pistol event in the ongoing ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup on Sunday.
2018-06-25 04:18:07 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Galactico Kroos proves his worth

With their club instrumental in engineering chaos in the Spanish camp two days before the start of the World Cup and thus castigated for that, Real Madrid fans have had a torrid time in Moscow.
2018-06-25 04:12:06 Read More

Germany came within a whisker of getting knocked out in group stage

If a language has a word for the joy of misfortune at another person's expense, you can assume it has a word for most things and in Sochi on Saturday night, at least two members of Germany Football's World Cup 2018 party certainly appeared keen to remind their Swedish counterparts about the meaning of schadenfreude.
2018-06-25 04:03:42 Read More

Pardeep Narwal keen to make amends

Haryana lad Pardeep Narwal is easily the best raider in the Indian kabaddi today so it was a rare sight to see him struggle against Pakistan in the opening game of the Kabaddi Masters Dubai last Friday.
2018-06-25 04:03:15 Read More

Board politics over Yo-Yo test angers team management

The operations team of the BCCI, led by general manager Saba Karim, has been summoned by CEO Rahul Johri in Mumbai on Monday morning to deliberate upon the viability of Yo-Yo Tests that have been compulsorily conducted for all Team India cricketers over the last one year.
2018-06-25 03:58:37 Read More

Sampaoli doesn't know his best team: Osvaldo Ardiles

Former Argentina football manager Osvaldo Ardiles lamented another non-performance from Argentina, going from bad to worse in their second game against Croatia.
2018-06-25 03:37:11 Read More

Messi fighting demons on a birthday

In the two matches and the few training sessions open to the media, there was hardly a moment when Messi smiled. Nor could he make the world happy with his game.
2018-06-25 03:12:27 Read More

Kane's hat-trick helps England smash Panama for a six

Gareth Southgate's team has just walked into the Round of 16 and in the storied history of the World Cup with a 6-1 snubbing of Panama, whose qualification from the group that failed United States raised many eyebrows and a few winks.
2018-06-25 02:57:47 Read More

At 12 yrs 10 mths, Chennai boy is worldâ€™s 2nd-youngest Grandmaster

Praggu, as heâ€™s affectionately known, achieved the feat when he defeated GM Moroni Luca Jr in round 8 of the 4th Gredine Open in Italy.
2018-06-25 01:42:32 Read More

Colombia win 3-0 to knock Poland out of World Cup

Goals from Yerry Mina, Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado gave Colombia a convincing 3-0 win on Sunday against Poland, who were eliminated from contention at the World Cup before their last Group H match.
2018-06-24 20:05:08 Read More

Buttler hundred guides England to 5-0 series sweep of Australia

Jos Buttler's unbeaten century on his Lancashire home ground saw England to a thrilling one-wicket win over Australia in the fifth one-day international at Old Trafford on Sunday.
2018-06-24 17:16:25 Read More

Marin Cilic stuns Novak Djokovic to take Queen's title

Marin Cilic was crowned Queen's Club champion for the second time as the Croatian stunned Novak Djokovic with a dramatic fightback in his 5-7, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory on Sunday.
2018-06-24 17:09:04 Read More

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FIFA World Cup: Senegal, Japan play out thrilling 2-2 draw

Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Senegal in their World Cup Group H encounter on Sunday.
2018-06-24 17:04:13 Read More

Kedar Jadhav undergoes surgery, vows to return stronger

Out of action for more than two months due to a hamstring injury, India cricketer Kedar Jadhav has undergone a surgery, and said he will work hard on his fitness to make a comeback into the team.
2018-06-24 16:55:52 Read More

Hamilton eases to French Grand Prix win, restores championship lead

Lewis Hamilton roared to victory with a polished lights-to-flag drive for Mercedes in Sunday's restored French Grand Prix to regain top spot in the world championship.
2018-06-24 16:40:42 Read More

Kvitova wins Birmingham title to boost Wimbledon bid

Petra Kvitova warmed up for Wimbledon in impressive style as the former All England Club champion won the WTA Birmingham tournament for the second successive year on Sunday.
2018-06-24 16:08:48 Read More

England hat-trick hero Kane basks in World Cup rout

Hat-trick hero Harry Kane says "it's all coming together" for England at the World Cup after Gareth Southgate's side sailed into the last 16 with a 6-1 rout of Panama on Sunday.
2018-06-24 14:56:57 Read More

England march into last 16 after thrashing Panama 6-1

Harry Kane struck a hat-trick as England marched into the last 16 of the World Cup after with a record 6-1 win over a woeful Panama in their World Cup Group G match on Sunday.
2018-06-24 14:10:25 Read More

Roger Federer loses No.1 spot as Borna Coric wins Halle title

Borna Coric ended Roger Federer's 20-match winning streak on grass, beating him 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-2 in the Halle Open final on Sunday while also bringing to a halt the Swiss maestro's reign as world number one.
2018-06-24 13:52:50 Read More

Boxer Mandeep Jangra wins gold at Ulaanbaatar Cup

Commonwealth Games silver medalist from 2014, Mandeep Jangra stamped his authority on the gold as the Indian contingent amassed a total of nine medals - one gold, four silver and four bronze medals - at the Ulaanbaatar Cup in Mongolia.
2018-06-24 13:44:01 Read More

Amit wins gold at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

India's Amit Kumar Saroha has clinched the gold medal in the men's club throw F51 event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunisia.
2018-06-24 13:27:58 Read More

BCCI treasurer Chaudhry questions cricketers' workload management and YoYo

Days after three players were dropped from India and India 'A' teams after failing the YoYo test, BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry has questioned the workload management and the legitimacy of the fitness test.
2018-06-24 13:13:48 Read More

Champions Trophy: India stun Olympic champions Argentina 2-1

India continued their unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament and surprised Olympic champions Argentina 2-1 for a second consecutive win in the 37th and last edition of the prestigious tournament on Sunday.
2018-06-24 12:51:53 Read More

CoA to ask BCCI why Yo-Yo test is only fitness criteria

The Indian team management may consider the Yo-Yo test to be sacrosanct but the selection fiasco of Ambati Rayudu is not lost on CoA Chief Vinod Rai, who is likely to ask BCCI why it should be the only fitness parameter for national selection.
2018-06-24 10:57:51 Read More

Serbia appeal to FIFA over refereeing in defeat to Switzerland

The Serbian soccer association said they have appealed to FIFA over referee Felix Brych's officiating during the thrilling 2-1 defeat to Switzerland on Friday in World Cup Group E which jeopardised the nation's hopes of reaching the last 16.
2018-06-24 09:03:25 Read More

Spain tour good preparation for Hockey WC: Marijne

Women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said the just-concluded Spain tour has been an ideal preparation for India ahead of next month's FIH World Cup in London.
2018-06-24 08:52:21 Read More

Sathiyan's next aim is to break into world top-20

India's top table tennis player G Sathiyan has set an ambitious goal of breaking into the top 20 of world rankings and plans to train with leading players in Asia to help achieve the target.
2018-06-24 08:06:03 Read More

Archery WC: Abhishek Verma bags silver and bronze

Indian archer Abhishek Verma returned with an individual silver and a mixed team bronze medal in compound event at stage three of Archery World Cup here after his dream run was halted by world number one Stephan Hansen of Denmark.
2018-06-24 07:58:58 Read More

Kohli panicked while preparing for England tour: Sourav Ganguly

A tough tour of England four years ago made Virat Kohli panicky while preparing for the upcoming series but former India captain Sourav Ganguly is happy that the star cricketer did not end up playing county cricket in his eagerness to be well-prepared.
2018-06-24 06:31:55 Read More

Highest-paid managers at the World Cup

The list is headed by Germany coach Joachim Loew who has an annual salary of 3.8 million euros, followed by Brazil's coach Tite, who is just 0.2 million euros behind him.
2018-06-24 03:40:29 Read More

When World Cup football mixed with politics

We look at some previous incidents from the World Cup where football and politics have mixed
2018-06-24 03:29:23 Read More

World Cup 2018: Nigeria hailed in Musa's second home

Nigeria, who ran rings around Iceland, the current â€˜bad boysâ€™ who gatecrashed Lionel Messiâ€™s party in the opening game, now hold the key to Argentinaâ€™s hopes of prolonging their stay in Russia.
2018-06-24 03:19:18 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Colombia, Poland keen to put behind opening upsets

Colombia head into their World Cup clash against Poland in Group H on Sunday under pressure to get a result and with their preparations overshadowed by a police investigation into death threats made to midfielder Carlos Sanchez.
2018-06-24 03:02:59 Read More

How the World Cup 2018 is going Dutch with VAR

The World Cup in Russia witnessed the introduction of the VAR, which has come with its can of controversies.
2018-06-24 02:38:24 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR takeaways

The VAR is proving a constant theme of discussion in the World Cup. It has helped referees to make more correct decisions even though the spontaneity of the game might have taken a hit.
2018-06-24 02:32:09 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: 29 matches, no goalless draw

However, with 71 goals so far, the average per match stands at 2.4, less than 2014â€™s 2.7. The most common result is 1-0, which proves that the cliche â€˜there is no easy gameâ€™ isnâ€™t far from the truth.
2018-06-24 02:19:50 Read More

Late Kroos winner against Sweden keeps Germany alive

A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
2018-06-23 20:10:44 Read More

Kabaddi Masters: India thrash Kenya 48-19 for second successive win

World champions India cruised to a 48-19 win over Kenya to pick their second successive win and lead group A in the Kabaddi Masters Dubai on Saturday.
2018-06-23 18:35:42 Read More

McCullum admits he tested positive for banned substance during 2016 IPL

Former NZ captain Brendon McCullum has admitted that he tested positive for a banned substance during 2016 IPL but insisted that it was not a "failed drug test" as he had procured a retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption certificate to "clear his name".
2018-06-23 18:06:44 Read More

Punjab born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for India T20s

Ireland have named the 14-member squad led by Gary Wilson for the two T20 Internationals against India and one of the notable names is 31-year-old Punjab born off-spinner Simranjit 'Simi' Singh.
2018-06-23 17:08:40 Read More

FIFA WC: Mexico close in on last 16 with South Korea win

Carlos Vela's penalty and a superbly-taken breakaway goal by Javier Hernandez gave Mexico a 2-1 World Cup Group F win over South Korea on Saturday which put them on the brink of a place in the last 16.
2018-06-23 17:08:09 Read More

Nadal doing light preparation for Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal, fresh from winning his 11th title on the clay at Roland Garros, will start on the grass courts at Wimbledon on July 2 "with less preparation," he told Spanish newspaper El Espanol.
2018-06-23 17:03:52 Read More

Djokovic ends 12-month drought to reach Queen's showpiece

Novak Djokovic ended his final drought as the former world number one reached his first title match for a year with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win against Jeremy Chardy at Queen's Club on Saturday.
2018-06-23 16:48:09 Read More

Hamilton takes pole at rain-hit, crash-marred French Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the French Grand Prix ahead of his teammate Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes dominated Saturday's crash-hit qualifying session to sweep the front row of the grid.
2018-06-23 16:32:54 Read More

Solid second round for Lahiri sees him rise to T-11 at Travelers

Anirban Lahiri produced another solid round of 3-under 67 to position himself at Tied-11, three behind a trio of leaders, at the midway stage of the Traveler's Championship.
2018-06-23 15:33:03 Read More

Gold for Solanki, Hussamuddin at German boxing tourney

The fast-rising Gaurav Solanki (52kg) notched up his second successive international gold medal, along with Mohammed Hussamuddin (56kg) as India ended a strong campaign with six medals at the Chemistry Cup in Halle, Germany on Saturday.
2018-06-23 15:22:09 Read More

Defending champion Kvitova races into Birmingham final

Defending champion Petra Kvitova dispatched Romanian Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-3, 6-2 with a powerful display to reach the final at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Saturday.
2018-06-23 15:13:17 Read More

Cilic stays cool to edge Kyrgios in Queen's semis

Top seed Marin Cilic ended Nick Kyrgios's entertaining run at the Fever-Tree Queen's Club championships with a 7-6(3) 7-6(4) on Saturday as he reached the final for the fourth time.
2018-06-23 14:58:12 Read More

Murray faces tough test against Wawrinka at Eastbourne

Former world number one Andy Murray should have his fitness fully tested at the ATP Eastbourne event next week after being drawn against Swiss three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka.
2018-06-23 14:36:50 Read More

Lukaku and Hazard star as Belgium crush Tunisia

Romelu Lukaku notched his second brace in as many World Cup games and Eden Hazard also scored twice as Belgium thumped Tunisia 5-2 in their World Cup Group G match on Saturday to put themselves on the brink of clinching a round of 16 place.
2018-06-23 14:36:10 Read More

India beat Pakistan 4-0 in Champions Trophy opener

India once again reasserted their supremacy over Pakistan as they clinically decimated the arch-rivals 4-0 in the opening match of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Saturday.
2018-06-23 13:56:50 Read More

Federer beats Kudla to reach 12th Halle final

Roger Federer booked his 12th career final at the ATP Halle grass tournament on Saturday, beating qualifier Denis Kudla 7-6 (7/1), 7-5.
2018-06-23 13:19:37 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018 heading for record number of penalties

One of the central themes from the early stages of the World Cup in Russia is the number of penalties being awarded, many following the intervention of video assistant referees (VARs).
2018-06-23 11:46:39 Read More

Messi on a mission as Argentina train with renewed hope

Lionel Messi and Argentina hit the training ground on Saturday with renewed hope of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
2018-06-23 10:40:35 Read More

VAR in the firing line after Serbia denied penalty

Critics of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system were handed ample ammunition when Serbia were somehow denied what appeared a blatant penalty in their defeat to Switzerland on Friday.
2018-06-23 09:44:31 Read More

Sonia, Mandeep in final; Shiva takes bronze at Mongolian boxing

World silver-medallist Sonia Lather (57kg) and Mandeep Jangra were among the five Indian boxers to enter the finals, while four others, including Shiva Thapa (60kg), signed off with bronze medals in the Ulaanbaatar Cup in Mongolia on Saturday.
2018-06-23 08:01:06 Read More

Snapping out of fantasy football's Argentina

The experts will go into the details of how and why Croatiaâ€™s master snipers were left to pick off the sitting ducks in blue and white but the real anguish, perhaps, lies in our fault of being starry-eyed about Argentina.
2018-06-23 05:05:10 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Croatia's new golden generation to the rescue

Beating Argentina is surely a step towards realising that dream. But winning the odd skirmish soon fades from public memory. What stays are trophies or at least, being there till the last week of the World Cup. Croatia senses that Modric & Co can go beyond 1998.
2018-06-23 04:55:33 Read More

FIFA World Cup: How and why Argentina are failing

NEW DELHI: â€‹Two games down the line, Messiâ€™s Argentina are staring at a shock exit. We look at the reasons as a debacle unfolds.
2018-06-23 04:24:24 Read More

FIFA World Cup: How and why Argentina are failing

NEW DELHI: â€‹Two games down the line, Messiâ€™s Argentina are staring at a shock exit. We look at the reasons as a debacle unfolds.
2018-06-23 04:24:24 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina in line of fire

The knives are out for Messi and Sampoli, but never in living memory did the world see such an insipid Argentina as was laid bare by Croatia.
2018-06-23 04:14:53 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: The irrelevance of possession

There have been six games in which one side has had 60 percent or more possession. In three of these games, the side that dominated possession lost, in the first case by an astounding 0-5.
2018-06-23 04:01:47 Read More

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Under-fire Germany face crunch tie against Sweden

The 2014 World Cup winners have spent the week trying to stave off a crisis after beginning their defence of the trophy with a shock 1-0 defeat against Mexico.
2018-06-23 03:27:06 Read More

Maradona Exclusive: ARG never ever had a 'no-fighting spirit'

Argentina's 0-3 loss to Croatia in their second game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup has been a bitter pill to swallow for many, but none more so than the legend himself, Diego Maradona.
2018-06-23 03:00:55 Read More

Messi goes 'missing' from World Cup, leaves Argentina on the brink

Itâ€™s almost as if the supportive thing to do at this stage is wish them all to be spared any further agony. Especially Messi. He doesnâ€™t deserve it.
2018-06-23 02:28:33 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Switzerland strike late to sink Serbia 2-1

A 90th-minute goal by Xherdan Shaqiri secured Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Serbia in a blistering-paced World Cup Group E match in Kaliningrad on Friday, putting them in a strong position to go through to the knockout round.
2018-06-22 20:10:37 Read More

Singapore National Swimming: Khade beats Olympic champ Schooling

Ace swimmer Virdhawal Khade continued his impressive form in the run-up to the Asian Games as he beat Olympic champion Joseph Schooling to clinch the gold in men's 100m freestyle at the Singapore National Swimming Championships on Friday.
2018-06-22 19:13:57 Read More

'I could play until 50': Djokovic wants more after reaching 800 wins

Novak Djokovic insists reaching the elite 800-win club is only the latest milestone in his quest to rewrite the record books, refusing even to rule out playing beyond his 40th birthday.
2018-06-22 18:36:57 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Croatia coach Dalic on yellow alert

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic intends to ring the changes for his team's final World Cup Group D game against Iceland to protect several players who are on yellow cards.
2018-06-22 18:32:16 Read More

Petra Kvitova strolls into Birmingham semis

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova kept her hopes alive for a second successive title at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham, beating German Julia Goerges 6-1 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Friday.
2018-06-22 17:38:50 Read More

Djokovic joins 800-win club with Queen's masterclass

Novak Djokovic joined the 800-win club as the former world number one moved into the Queen's Club semi-finals with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Adrian Mannarino on Friday.
2018-06-22 17:10:39 Read More

FIFA WC: Musa brace helps Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0

Ahmed Musa returned to the line-up with devastating effect as he scored both goals for Nigeria to help them resuscitate their World Cup hopes in a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.
2018-06-22 17:10:22 Read More

India thrash Pakistan in Kabaddi Masters opener

Favourites India began their campaign on a rousing note crushing arch-rivals Pakistan 36-20 in the inaugural Kabaddi Masters Championship, on Friday.
2018-06-22 16:55:53 Read More

Kabaddi has all ingredients to become Olympic sport: Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said indigenous sport kabaddi has got all the ingredients to become an Olympic sport.
2018-06-22 16:26:54 Read More

Germany set to be without Hummels against Sweden

Germany are likely to be without centre-back Mats Hummels in Saturday's crunch World Cup clash against Sweden, coach Joachim Loew said.
2018-06-22 15:17:22 Read More

Brazil, Costa Rica raise eyebrows by playing in away kits

Supporters were in for a surprise on Friday as Brazil and Costa Rica walked out for their World Cup Group E clash in St. Petersburg wearing away colours despite no apparent clash in their home kits.
2018-06-22 15:08:37 Read More

Federer holds off Ebden to reach Halle semis

Roger Federer stepped up his grass game as the start of Wimbledon looms, holding off Australian Matt Ebden 7-6 (7/2), 7-5 in their quarter-final at the ATP Hale tournament on Friday.
2018-06-22 14:32:22 Read More

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

Croatian top seed Marin Cilic marched past Sam Querrey into the semi-finals of the ATP 500 Fever-Tree championships at Queen's Club on Friday, winning 7-6(3) 6-2 in little more than an hour.
2018-06-22 14:16:59 Read More

FIFA WC: Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 in tense encounter

Dramatic late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar gave Brazil their first win of the World Cup against Costa Rica in St Petersburg on Friday and broke Central American hearts by sending them out of the tournament.
2018-06-22 14:16:09 Read More

Brand 'Messi' unblemished by poor World Cup

Lionel Messi may be heading home early from the World Cup after flops on the pitch for Argentina yet he will remain a ubiquitous presence in Russia and around the world as the face of dozens of brand marketing campaigns.
2018-06-22 14:00:00 Read More

11-year-old makes history as first Indian ball girl at FIFA World Cup

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Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Costa Rica

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup Group E game between Brazil and Costa Rica on Times of India
2018-06-22 11:47:06 Read More

YoYo fitness Test is here to stay: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri, a strong supporter of the fitness test, announced that the YoYo Test was not something that is to be compromised on and that the practice is indeed the way forward for Indian cricket.
2018-06-22 11:39:01 Read More

Kohli told CoA Kumble discussed player remuneration with team: Rai

Vinod Rai, the chairman of SC-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) to supervise BCCI affairs, says he cross-checked with India captain Virat Kohli on the presentation made by Anil Kumble in April 2017 to increase remuneration for players and support staff of the Indian team.
2018-06-22 10:53:41 Read More

I'm 100 percent fit and looking forward to the England tour: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli announced that he has completely recovered from the injury sustained during the IPL, and that the break has provided him ample time to prepare for the tough tour that lies ahead.
2018-06-22 10:25:38 Read More

Sri Lankan trio admit to breaching Level 3 offence

The Sri Lankan team management, including skipper Dinesh Chandimal, has accepted the ICC's charge of acting against the spirit of the game by refusing to take the field in the second Test against the West Indies after a ball-tampering row.
2018-06-22 09:17:01 Read More

India face Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Claiming the Champions Trophy title would be easier said than done for India as they come into the tournament on the back of a disastrous campaign at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, where they finished fourth.
2018-06-22 08:59:12 Read More

Forsberg can hurt Germans in World Cup crunch match

An early German exit from the World Cup seems unthinkable, but that could be the grim reality for the reigning champions unless they get the better of Sweden this weekend.
2018-06-22 07:19:26 Read More

Belgium face Tunisia at World Cup with eye on England

Belgium take on Tunisia on Saturday with their eyes set on the knockout round of the World Cup but fearful that star forward Eden Hazard is set for another bruising encounter.
2018-06-22 07:07:13 Read More

West Indies hope night time is right time to win back fans

West Indies join the day-night Test match revolution on Saturday, hoping the innovation will win back legions of fans who have turned their backs on the under-performing Caribbean side.
2018-06-22 06:45:08 Read More

Salah, Neymar, Messi, messy, messy: World Cup stars stifled

Aside from Cristiano Ronaldo, who has all four of Portugal's goals in its two games, many of the biggest names are off to a shaky start in the 2018 World Cup.
2018-06-22 06:06:14 Read More

Two new balls in ODIs a recipe for disaster: Tendulkar

"Having 2 new balls in one day cricket is a perfect recipe for disaster as each ball is not given the time to get old enough to reverse. We haven't seen reverse swing, an integral part of the death overs, for a long time," Sachin Tendulkar tweeted.
2018-06-22 05:45:35 Read More

Vinod Rai is not telling the truth: Amitabh Choudhary

Speaking with TOI, the Board secretary on Thursday said: "This same secretary was the CoA's blue eyed boy until 4th status report. What happened then? As far as the ICC matter on Champions Trophy format is concerned, all proposals on tournaments and formats are finalised in CEC meetings. Why is CoA blaming me? The CEC precedes board meeting."
2018-06-22 04:42:05 Read More

'Costa Rica won't be easy opponents for Brazil'

While many believe that the five-time champions can attempt at demonstrating their ruthlessness, something that they weren't allowed to against the Swiss, former Brazil international Jose Ramirez Barreto thinks otherwise.
2018-06-22 04:05:29 Read More

BCCI secretary didn't keep CoA in loop on CT status: Vinod Rai

In an exhaustive interview with TOI, CoA chairman Vinod Rai speaks on multiple issues that have been at the centre of all the mess that BCCI administration finds itself in.
2018-06-22 03:56:10 Read More

Neymar a technical need for Brazilian team: Brazil coach Tite

Neymar is a sensitive issue in the Brazilian camp, And itâ€™s obvious from Titeâ€™s reactions as he firmly put down all talk in the Brazilian media that he had asked Neymar to play a more collective game.
2018-06-22 03:41:33 Read More

'New level of intensity' as England aim for whitewash against Australia

This latest victory left England 4-0 up in the five-match series against world champions Australia heading into Sunday's finale at Old Trafford. It was further confirmation of England's dramatically altered approach to one-day cricket after a humiliating first-round exit at the 2015 World Cup.
2018-06-22 03:12:55 Read More

Maradona exclusive: Brazil need Neymar more than ever

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona reckons that Neymar, who returned to the training pitch 48 hours after hobbling out two days earlier, remains a key figure for the five-time champions, and that he needs to step up if Brazil are to register their first win of the tournament.
2018-06-22 03:12:00 Read More

Messi feels pain as World Cup dream turns to nightmare

Lionel Messi was silenced by a far superior Croatia side in a brutal 0-3 defeat that left the South Americans needing an unlikely series of results to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
2018-06-22 02:54:16 Read More

World Cup: Brazil face another defensive wall against Costa Rica

After draw against Switzerland, Neymar & Co. will face similar challenge from Costa Ricans.
2018-06-22 02:33:17 Read More

England beat Australia by six wickets, lead ODI series 4-0

England beat Australia by six wickets to win the fourth one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Thursday as they went 4-0 up in the series with one to play.
2018-06-21 20:30:50 Read More

Croatia crush Argentina 3-0 to reach knockouts

Lionel Messi's World Cup dream was left hanging by a thread as Croatia powered into the last 16 with a 3-0 rout of Argentina here Thursday.
2018-06-21 20:22:39 Read More

There is always more pressure when we play Pakistan: Thakur

Indian skipper Ajay Thakur has always made it count in the 'do-or-die' raids and he expects to do the same during the marquee clash against Pakistan that will flag off the six-nation Kabaddi Masters tournament in Dubai on Friday.
2018-06-21 19:31:44 Read More

I'm not one of Wimbledon favourites, insists Djokovic

Novak Djokovic may have won Wimbledon three times, but the former world number one insists he isn't one of the favourites to land the All England Club crown this year.
2018-06-21 19:01:05 Read More

Djokovic crushes Dimitrov to reach win No. 799

Novak Djokovic swept into the Queen's Club quarter-finals and recorded his 799th career win with a 6-4, 6-1 demolition of Grigor Dimitrov on Thursday.
2018-06-21 18:19:48 Read More

Federer saves two match points to reach Halle last-eight

World number one Roger Federer kept his quest for a 10th Halle grasscourt title alive by saving two match points to defeat France's Benoit Paire 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (9/7) and make the quarter-finals on Thursday.
2018-06-21 17:40:23 Read More

Great chance to win series against England: Kumble

Indian team has enough experience in both bowling and batting to outwit hosts England, said former captain and coach Anil Kumble, who believes wrist spinners will play an important role in the forthcoming series in the Old Blighty.
2018-06-21 17:07:19 Read More

Teenager Mbappe sends France through as Peru exit

Kylian Mbappe became France's youngest scorer at a World Cup when he earned Les Bleus a 1-0 win against Peru in their second Group C game, sending the South Americans out of the tournament on Thursday.
2018-06-21 17:04:19 Read More

Juventus sign midfielder Emre Can from Liverpool

Juventus have completed the signing of German midfielder Emre Can from Liverpool on a four-year contract, the Italian champions said on Thursday.
2018-06-21 15:44:24 Read More

Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a 6-2 6-4 defeat at the hands of unseeded Czech Barbora Strycova in the second round of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Thursday.
2018-06-21 15:24:04 Read More

Fred completes transfer to 'biggest club in the world'

Brazilian international midfielder Fred completed his move to the team he says are the "biggest club in the world" Manchester United for a reported £50 million ($67 million) on Thursday.
2018-06-21 15:09:29 Read More

I am supporting France because of Pogba, says Yuvraj Singh

For Yuvraj Singh, it is his favourite club Manchester United that has forced him to switch loyalties from his perennial favourite Brazil to supporting France in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
2018-06-21 14:30:35 Read More

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FIFA World Cup 2018 Live: France vs Peru

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup match between France and Peru
2018-06-21 14:27:58 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia and Denmark draw 1-1 in Group C

Australia drew 1-1 with Denmark in Group C of the World Cup on Thursday, a result that puts the Danes on course for the knockout phase with four points.
2018-06-21 14:21:39 Read More

WC: No sex ban for Iceland, at long as it's with the wives

Iceland's players will be allowed to have sex ahead of their World Cup match against Nigeria, as long as it's with their wives, coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Thursday.
2018-06-21 14:02:15 Read More

Ricciardo mulling move from Red Bull to other team

Daniel Ricciardo says over the next six weeks he wants to decide between staying at Red Bull or joining another Formula One team for next year.
2018-06-21 13:59:29 Read More

Ebden eliminates former Halle winner Kohlschreiber

Australian debutant Matthew Ebden fought back to beat former winner Philipp Kohlschreiber, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, in the second round of the ATP Halle grass tournament on Thursday.
2018-06-21 13:56:00 Read More

In next FTP cycle, India to play 203 international games

World cricket's most marketable team India will once again play the maximum number of international matches across three formats -- 203 in the next five-year Futures & Programme Cycle (2018-2023).
2018-06-21 13:41:57 Read More

Srikanth, Prannoy slip in badminton rankings

Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and H S Prannoy on Thursday slipped three and five places to be placed at the 7th and 13th spots respectively in the latest BWF world ranking.
2018-06-21 13:32:17 Read More

Messi is better than Maradona, says Ramos

Spain captain Sergio Ramos has responded to a putdown from Argentina great Diego Maradona by making an unlikely declaration of admiration for Lionel Messi, his usual enemy as the talisman of Real Madrid's arch-rivals Barcelona.
2018-06-21 13:24:58 Read More

Neymar fit for Brazil after World Cup injury fears

Neymar will play in Brazil's vital World Cup match against Costa Rica on Friday despite injury fears, coach Tite has confirmed.
2018-06-21 13:19:45 Read More

Live blog: England vs Australia, 4th ODI

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CoA issues showcause notice to BCCI acting secretary

A trip to Bhutan to survey "soil and cricketing equipment" has landed BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary in a spot of bother as the CoA has showcaused him, questioning the very "need of his presence" there.
2018-06-21 11:55:34 Read More

Ahmed Shehzad fails dope test, risks suspension

Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has failed a dope test and risks a minimum suspension of three to six months for violating the anti-doping laws.
2018-06-21 10:31:07 Read More

Beckham tips England to face Argentina in World Cup final

Former captain David Beckham has tipped England to play Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup final, reflecting rising optimism about the Three Lions' chances after a positive start in Russia.
2018-06-21 08:31:25 Read More

Neymar fitness cloud lingers as pressure mounts on Brazil

Neymar was given a rough ride in Brazil's disappointing 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Sunday, fouled 10 times during the match, the most for any player in a single World Cup game for 20 years.
2018-06-21 06:39:09 Read More

World Cup: David Beckham predicts England-Argentina final

Ronaldo aging like 'port wine' at fourth World Cup

Five days after his hat-trick rescued Portugal in an opening 3-3 draw against Spain, Ronaldo's fourth-minute header clinched a 1-0 victory over Group B opponents Morocco in Moscow.
2018-06-21 06:26:00 Read More

Bollywood euphoria in Russia amid World Cup fever

Not allowed to watch Raj Kapoor films in rhe Soviet era till they were adults, Russian women today swoon over Mithun Chakraborty and men ape Gabbar from Sholay.
2018-06-21 04:57:25 Read More

Yo-Yo test pass marks for Indian players lowest among top teams

All the brouhaha over the Yo-Yo test for the Team India players falls flat if one were to look at the pass marks of other teams. The score prescribed by the Indian team management and BCCI is, after all, very basic, the lowest among the top teams of world cricket.
2018-06-21 04:50:46 Read More

Work or World Cup? Employers in a fix

For employers, meanwhile, it will be a month where productivity at work could take a hit daily as World Cup games overlap with working hours.
2018-06-21 04:44:39 Read More

We deserve credit and respect: Senegal coach Aliou Cisse

With his team having stamped its authority on Poland at the Spartak Stadium, Cisse spoke to the media as if he was addressing a public rally.
2018-06-21 04:37:29 Read More

Two victories not an accident, says Russia coach Cherchesov

Stanislav Cherchesovâ€™s Russian team has surprised Russians more than the world, and the youth on the street have found their voice, the only weapon to counter the football invaders.
2018-06-21 04:25:05 Read More

Uncertainty over football teams' Asiad participation

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is optimistic but the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) seems non-committal as the participation of country's football teams - both men and women - at the forthcoming Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang remains uncertain.
2018-06-21 04:14:44 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Japan silenty slipping under the radar

Japan defied all the odds and created history becoming the first Asian team to beat a South American opponent in a World Cup with their 2-1 win in Saransk on Tuesday.
2018-06-21 04:05:07 Read More

Mo Salah and his famous, fleeting affair with Russia

Injury may have robbed Egyptâ€™s hero of a shot at glory, but more is to come.
2018-06-21 03:41:55 Read More

'Smaller teams are surprisingly good'

This is a tournament being played at a good level, also because one can see that the so-called smaller teams are surprisingly good.
2018-06-21 03:22:34 Read More

Maradona Exclusive: Lack of support for Messi could trouble Argentina

Argentina are rallying around captain Lionel Messi as the South American giants prepare for their crucial Group D clash on Thursday.
2018-06-21 03:03:55 Read More

Spain beat Iran 1-0 with Costa's third goal of FIFA WC

A lucky Diego Costa goal handed World Cup hopefuls Spain their first win of the World Cup although dogged Iran came close to causing a major upset on Wednesday.
2018-06-20 20:07:01 Read More

'Better me than the players': Southgate England's first injury casualty

England manager Gareth Southgate admitted his World Cup celebrations will be more muted for the remainder of the tournament after dislocating his shoulder while out running on Wednesday.
2018-06-20 19:42:11 Read More

England and New Zealand shatter women's T20 record against SA

England posted a new women's Twenty20 international record of 250 for three against South Africa at Taunton on Wednesday -- just hours after New Zealand had done the same thing to the Proteas at the same ground.
2018-06-20 19:16:03 Read More

Confusion prevails over Indian football team's participation in Asian Games

The Indian men's football team's participation in the Asian Games was thrown into confusion after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), amid AIFF's optimism, said it will stick to its criteria for team events, which the sport does not meet at the moment.
2018-06-20 18:36:27 Read More

'Don't blame Messi', pleads Argentina boss Sampaoli

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli again defended star player Lionel Messi on Wednesday and said his side's World Cup match against Croatia was effectively a must-win.
2018-06-20 17:51:43 Read More

Ronaldo says Portugal must improve after Morocco win

Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal have room to improve at the World Cup after his early goal secured a 1-0 win over Morocco as the European champions edged closer to the last 16.
2018-06-20 17:37:55 Read More

Uruguay enter knockouts after beating Saudi Arabia 1-0

Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to a goal from striker Luis Suarez, propelling the South Americans and hosts Russia into the knockout stage and eliminating the Saudis.
2018-06-20 17:05:39 Read More

Neymar back to training ahead of Costa Rica game: Brazilian FA

Neymar was back in training for Brazil on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup clash with Costa Rica, 24 hours after limping out of a session with an ankle problem.
2018-06-20 16:58:48 Read More

Ashes to kick off new World Test Championship

The Ashes between archrivals England and Australia will kick off the mammoth new World Test Championship in July next year, according to a world governing body schedule released Wednesday.
2018-06-20 15:35:25 Read More

Vikas Krishan in quarters of German boxing tourney

Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) on Wednesday advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chemistry Cup in Halle, Germany after defeating Ireland's Nevin Michael in his opening bout.
2018-06-20 15:06:38 Read More

Rested Lahiri returns to action at Traveler's Championships

After watching the US Open from the sidelines, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will return to action this week as the PGA Tour comes to Cromwell for the Traveler's Championship.
2018-06-20 14:51:49 Read More

Rohit Sharma clears Yo-Yo test, fires salvo at critics

Putting an end to speculation on his fitness, star batsman Rohit Sharma cleared the mandatory Yo-Yo test on Wednesday and then fired a salvo at his critics, who questioned his exemption from the June 15 test.
2018-06-20 14:29:48 Read More

Ronaldo scores again as Portugal down Morocco

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo struck in the fourth minute for Portugal against Morocco in Moscow to surpass Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas as Europe's all-time leading scorer with 85 international goals.
2018-06-20 14:21:31 Read More

Ronaldo and Morocco - a love affair made in Marrakech

Cristiano Ronaldo has fallen under the charm of Morocco, and the feeling is mutual with the Portugal and Real Madrid star adored by millions of fans from the North African kingdom.
2018-06-20 14:02:43 Read More

Ronaldo becomes Europe's top scorer with strike against Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo became Europe's all-time leading international scorer with 85 goals when he headed in Portugal's opening strike in their World Cup Group B match against Morocco on Wednesday.
2018-06-20 13:41:30 Read More

Never seen anything like that: Langer on England record

Australia were handed a reality check as they suffered their biggest one-day international defeat when they lost to England at Trent Bridge, said coach Justin Langer, who added that his young side were learning the hard way.
2018-06-20 13:28:14 Read More

Table Tennis federation announces India squad for Asian Games

A 10-member table tennis squad including Manika Batra and Sharath Kamal has been selected for the Asian Games by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
2018-06-20 13:23:36 Read More

AIFF reduces foreign player quota from 2019-20 season

Including an Asian among their six foreign players will not be binding on I-League clubs in the next domestic season, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Wednesday while putting the cap on number of overseas stars to five from 2019-20.
2018-06-20 13:18:45 Read More

ICC World Test Championship: India to play Windies in July 2019

Cricket's governing body, the ICC, on Wednesday released its FTP for 2018-2023, in which its confirmed the dates for all bilateral international fixtures and incorporated all three formats of the game for the various men's teams.
2018-06-20 11:16:11 Read More

Naveen Patnaik requests PM Modi to name hockey national game of India

"As you know Sir, the next World Cup Hockey will be held Odisha in November this year. While reviewing the preparations, I was surprised and shocked to know that what is popularly known as the National Game - Hockey, has in fact never been notified as our National Game," Naveen Patnaik wrote in his letter.
2018-06-20 10:01:43 Read More

World Cup: Kane over-reliance hampering England's progress

On a night when Englandâ€™s profligacy in front of the goal was exposed and when some of their much-touted youngsters were found to be bereft of ideas, it was Kane who once again turned out to be the saviour heading home the winning goal in injury time
2018-06-20 04:13:35 Read More

FIFA World Cup: When form is in formation

The 4-2-3-1 formation seems to be the theme of the FIFA World Cup 2018 as 14 out of the 32 teams are lined up with that formation.
2018-06-20 03:39:12 Read More

Ronaldo looks to inflate tally as Portugal take on Morocco

Never letting go of an opportunity to strike a chord - that defines the Portugal captain, against Morocco on Wednesday, in his current goal-scoring form, his status can only go north.
2018-06-20 03:23:45 Read More

Mane's Senegal show slick play in win over Poland

Senegal made a statement of intent getting the better of much-hyped Poland 2-1 in their first encounter of the World Cup on Tuesday.
2018-06-20 03:03:42 Read More

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World Cup Diary: Joyride - the last metro in Moscow

People with vibrant happy faces, painted in the colours of the nation they represent, sing and dance and make merry or just scream out in joy moving in and out of the stadium towards the metro.
2018-06-20 02:46:50 Read More

3rd ODI: England hit record 481 in thrashing of Australia

England stormed to a one-day international world record of 481 for six as they thrashed Australia by 242 runs at Trent Bridge to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series on Tuesday.
2018-06-19 20:25:38 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Russia on brink of next stage after beating Egypt

World Cup hosts Russia kept up their free-scoring ways to move to the brink of a second round place with a 3-1 win over Egypt in their Group A match at the Saint Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday.
2018-06-19 20:02:50 Read More

Prithvi, Mayank hit tons as India A beat Leicestershire by 281 runs

Opener Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal took a second string Leicestershire attack to cleaners as India A piled up a mammoth 458 for 4 to win the second warm-up game by massive 281 runs ahead of their tri-nation one-day series starting June 22.
2018-06-19 19:18:39 Read More

Federer breezes past Bedene at Halle

Roger Federer began his last week of pre-Wimbledon competition with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Slovene Aljaz Bedene on Tuesday to reach the second round of the ATP Halle grass event.
2018-06-19 19:07:16 Read More

World Cup : Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Stung by his failure to score a penalty and avert a disappointing draw against Iceland, Argentina's brilliant forward and captain Lionel Messi would love to make amends in their World Cup Group D match against Croatia on Thursday.
2018-06-19 18:30:13 Read More

Lanka captain Chandimal gets one-Test ban for ball tampering

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended from his side's third and final Test against the West Indies after he was found guilty of ball tampering during the second day's play of the second Test, which concluded at Gros Islet on Monday.
2018-06-19 17:53:12 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Senegal punish Polish errors to win 2-1

Senegal took full advantage of their opponents' errors to beat Poland 2-1 in their opening Group H match, finally giving Africa something to cheer about at the World Cup as the group favourites failed to fire.
2018-06-19 17:08:27 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Neymar limps out of Brazil training session

Neymar hobbled out of a training session on Tuesday, setting alarm bells ringing in the Brazil camp as they prepare for their second World Cup group game against Costa Rica on Friday.
2018-06-19 15:47:32 Read More

Djokovic cruises at Queen's, Dimitrov wins tough opener

Troubled Novak Djokovic made a strong start to his Wimbledon preparations with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Australian qualifier John Millman at Queen's Club on Tuesday, while Andy Murray prepared to return to action after almost a year on the sidelines.
2018-06-19 15:25:39 Read More

Every match is like a final for us now, says Germany captain Neuer

Germany must win their next two World Cup matches against Sweden and South Korea but that will require a total change in attitude and not an overhaul of the line-up, Germany captain Manuel Neuer said on Tuesday.
2018-06-19 14:55:03 Read More

Rohit likely to take Yo-Yo test on Wednesday

The drama surrounding India's limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma's Yo-Yo test continued as he is now set to appear for the fitness test on Wednesday at the NCA in Bengaluru.
2018-06-19 14:34:29 Read More

ISL: No truth in Schweinsteiger deal, says ATK

Two-time Indian Super League champions ATK on Tuesday denied speculations that they are in an advanced stage of reaching an agreement with 2014 World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany.
2018-06-19 14:30:30 Read More

Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in another World Cup upset

Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in their opening Group H match on Tuesday, the first time an Asian team has overcome a South American one at the World Cup.
2018-06-19 14:05:58 Read More

Live Score, 3rd ODI: England vs Australia

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2018-06-19 13:33:30 Read More

CoA asks BCCI officials to watch England T20Is at own expense

The CoA has notified acting board secretary Amitabh Choudhary that if he wishes to stay back in England following the ICC annual conference from June 28 to July 2 in Dublin, to watch India's three T20Is against England, the BCCI will not bear his expenses.
2018-06-19 13:27:58 Read More

Yasir, Babar to undergo fitness test ahead of Zimbabwe tour

Senior legspinner Yasir Shah will undergo fitness test this weekend in Lahore ahead of the tour to Zimbabwe, starting June 28.
2018-06-19 11:52:57 Read More

CAS to probe Semenya's fight against IAAF's testosterone rule

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said Tuesday it had opened a probe into Caster Semenya's challenge of controversial new IAAF rules on testosterone occurring in female athletes.
2018-06-19 11:49:00 Read More

Harendra eyeing Olympic dream in different role

He never got the opportunity to represent India at the Olympics as a player but Harendra Singh is hopeful of living that dream in a different way -- as the coach of the senior men's hockey team at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
2018-06-19 11:30:24 Read More

Stokes left out of England's T20 squad for India series

England allrounder Ben Stokes has been left out the Twenty20 squad to face Australia and India due to injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.
2018-06-19 11:02:12 Read More

All eyes on Salah as hopeful Egypt take on Russia

Egypt are counting on the return of Mohamed Salah on Tuesday as they try to salvage their World Cup against a Russian side who know a win could seal a place in the last 16.
2018-06-19 10:46:06 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan reaches career-best 24 in ICC Test rankings

India opener Shikhar Dhawan moved up 10 places to achieve a career-best 24 while teammates Murali Vijay and Ravindra Jadeja also moved up in the latest ICC Test rankings.
2018-06-19 10:30:52 Read More

Spain face World Cup date with destiny against Iran

Spanish playmaker Isco say Wednesday's match against Iran will determine their World Cup destiny as they seek to register their first win in Russia following a gripping 3-3 draw against Portugal.
2018-06-19 09:17:00 Read More

Yo-Yo effect: BCCI for fitness tests before selection

"Going forward, players will be picked after they pass the fitness test. The players gave the fitness test after being picked for the UK tour because of the IPL. It puts the players in an awkward situation and it will not be repeated," a BCCI official said on Tuesday.
2018-06-19 08:58:32 Read More

Rani, Gurjit lead India to series-levelling win over Spain

Skipper Rani Rampal and defender Gurjit Kaur struck a brace each as Indian women hockey team thrashed Spain 4-1 in the fifth and final match to level the series 2-2.
2018-06-19 07:37:26 Read More

Ronaldo seeks encore against 'battle-hardened' Morocco

"I am very happy, it's a nice personal record to have, one more in my career. For me the most important thing is to emphasise what the team did against one of the favourites to win this World Cup," said Ronaldo.
2018-06-19 07:05:07 Read More

For me, Arjun will be like any other player: U-19 bowling coach

All eyes will be on Arjun Tendulkar when Indian colts start their campaign against Sri Lanka but for Under-19 team's new bowling coach Sanath Kumar, "he will be like any other member of the team".
2018-06-19 06:09:58 Read More

This wake-up call has come too late, says Hummels

At the Luzhniki, painted in a riot of colours by Mexican fans wearing traditional dresses, and swimming in a pool of overflowing emotions, defending champions Germany were felled by the curse of the holders in their opener.
2018-06-19 03:22:58 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Opening bruise for the big boys

Four pre-tournament favourites have already performed far below par in their opening encounters at the World Cup. The calculations of the bookies and the travel schedules of the journalists are all going haywire.
2018-06-19 03:07:58 Read More

Football universal sport, colour debate disturbs me, says Cisse

During the pre-match press conference at the Moscow Spartak Stadium ahead of Senegal's opening match against Poland, Aliou Cisse was asked whether any prejudice exists against African coaches being employed by African teams because he is the sole representative in Russia, the smile vanished from his face for a few seconds.
2018-06-19 02:35:14 Read More

FIFA WC: Kane double gives England victory over Tunisia

England captain Harry Kane scored twice including a stoppage-time winner as he led his side to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Tunisia in their opening World Cup match on Monday.
2018-06-18 20:08:28 Read More

Federer needs 10th Halle title to stay atop rankings

Roger Federer on Monday flew to Halle to start his second consecutive week on grass but will have to fight for a second straight German title if he is to enter Wimbledon as top seed.
2018-06-18 18:52:02 Read More

Blatter to defy FIFA ban to attend World Cup, meet Putin

Disgraced former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter will defy a ban to attend two World Cup matches and also meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, his spokesman said on Monday.
2018-06-18 17:58:52 Read More

Lukaku scores brace as Belgium outclass Panama 3-0

Belgium's creativity and power proved too much for World Cup debutants Panama as the Group G favourites overcame the heroics of goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and a massed defence to run out 3-0 winners on Monday.
2018-06-18 17:08:24 Read More

IOA gets IOC backing on dialogue with Sports Ministry

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), seeking a dialogue with the Sports Ministry on the issue of good governance, has received the backing of IOC which has asked it to follow the principle of "responsible autonomy" in all deliberations with the government.
2018-06-18 16:33:42 Read More

After CWG exploits, Sharath Kamal eyes medal at Asian Games

India's ace paddler Sharath Kamal says he is in the "best phase" of his career and is eyeing a medal in the upcoming Asian Games.
2018-06-18 15:29:56 Read More

After 18-year wait, Uttarakhand set for Ranji Trophy debut

A team from Uttarakhand will finally feature in the Ranji Trophy, ending an 18-year wait, as the BCCI decided to form a nine-member 'consensus committee' to oversee the state's domestic debut in the upcoming season.
2018-06-18 15:16:50 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium vs Panama

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup game between Belgium and Panama on Times of India
2018-06-18 15:01:16 Read More

Mexico face disciplinary case over homophobic chant

World soccer's governing body FIFA has opened a disciplinary procedure against Mexico after alleged homophobic chants by Mexican fans during their World Cup win over Germany on Sunday.
2018-06-18 14:50:43 Read More

Australia slip to 34-year low in ICC ODI rankings

The embattled Australian team has slipped to a 34-year low in the ICC ODI rankings, dropping to sixth place following back-to-back defeats against England in the ongoing five-match series.
2018-06-18 14:28:25 Read More

FIFA WC: Granqvist's gives Sweden 1-0 win over Korea

Skipper Andreas Granqvist coolly converted a 65th minute penalty awarded after video review to hand Sweden a 1-0 victory over South Korea in a scrappy Group F encounter at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Monday.
2018-06-18 14:03:08 Read More

Asian Games more competitive than CWG: Ponnappa

Ashwini Ponnappa is eyeing a podium finish at the upcoming Asian Games but the ace shuttler conceded that the Continental games are more competitive than the Commonwealth Games with some top badminton nations in the fray.
2018-06-18 13:35:38 Read More

Champions Trophy will be reality check for us ahead of WC: Sreejesh

Indian men's hockey team captain PR Sreejesh says the upcoming FIH Champions Trophy, which will feature all the top teams of the world, could provide a reality check ahead of the season-ending World Cup.
2018-06-18 13:26:11 Read More

'Iranian Messi' feels at home at World Cup before Spain game

It was on a cold night of November two years ago that Iran center forward Sardar Azmoun displayed his class to the world.
2018-06-18 13:25:00 Read More

Ronaldo bust swapped at Madeira airport

The controversial bronze bust of Cristiano Ronaldo at the airport on Madeira which bears his name has been replaced, Portuguese media reported on Monday.
2018-06-18 12:49:44 Read More

ATK appoint Steve Coppell as new coach

Steve Coppell will be the next coach of two-time champions for the upcoming season of Indian Super League (ISL).
2018-06-18 11:36:23 Read More

Sanjay Takale finishes 2nd in Thailand Rally

Sanjay Takale overcame a wrong selection of tyres to finish a creditable second in the 4x4 Open class in round 1 of the Thailand Pre-Rally Championship in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, bordering Cambodia.
2018-06-18 11:19:29 Read More

India set to play Saudi Arabia, China in run-up to AFC Asian Cup

The Indian football team is set to play international friendlies against higher-ranked Saudi Arabia and China in the run-up to next year's AFC Asian Cup, according to a top official of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
2018-06-18 11:12:48 Read More

Semenya to challenge IAAF "female classification" rule

South African middle-distance runner Caster Semenya will challenge a female classification rule imposed by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), her lawyers said on Monday.
2018-06-18 11:05:26 Read More

North, South Korea agree to joint sports events

North and South Korea agreed to hold a joint basketball match in Pyongyang and to form some combined teams at August's Asian Games in Indonesia, the two countries announced on Monday, after a day of negotiations at their shared border.
2018-06-18 11:02:30 Read More

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Stokes, Woakes to miss rest of Australia ODI series

Talismanic England allrounder Ben Stokes and paceman Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the One Day International series with Australia the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Monday.
2018-06-18 10:55:26 Read More

Garry Kasparov is fading away in Putin's Russia

Until his retirement from the professional game in 2005, Garry Kasparov was widely considered to be the greatest chess player of all time. Banished from Russia, now living in New York, Kasparov once launched a presidential campaign against Vladimir Putin but fled the country for fear of political persecution. He is now the chairman of a New York based Human Rights Foundation.
2018-06-18 10:04:30 Read More

Far from madding crowd, MS Dhoni trains alone at NCA

Sachin Tendulkar during his last few years in international cricket would train all by himself at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's training session at NCA on Monday looked similar.
2018-06-18 08:43:56 Read More

Salah return stands in Russia's road to last 16

Liverpool star Salah has not featured since leaving the field in tears early in the Champions League final just over three weeks ago after landing heavily on his left shoulder and had to watch from the bench as Egypt lost 1-0 to Uruguay in their opening game.
2018-06-18 06:57:11 Read More

Lewandowski v Sane as Poland brace for Senegal test

Robert Lewandowski and Sadio Mane face off in a mouthwatering World Cup shootout between two of European football's most lethal forwards on Tuesday as Poland take on Senegal.
2018-06-18 06:36:22 Read More

Djokovic would happily miss World Cup final for Wimbledon glory

Novak Djokovic insists he would happily miss a first appearance for Serbia in the World Cup final if it means he is back in the Wimbledon title match.
2018-06-18 06:19:59 Read More

India A begin UK tour with big win over ECB XI

India A began their UK tour on a promising note, thrashing England Cricket Board XI by 125 runs following half centuries from captain Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan.
2018-06-18 06:03:58 Read More

Shetty raises questions on MCA draft constitution

With the Bombay High Court having granted a two-month extension to the Committee of Administrators (CoA) for the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to amend the constitution as per the Lodha Committee report, the onus is now on the members of the CoA, comprising retired justices HL Gokhale and VM Kanade, to do the needful.
2018-06-18 05:07:24 Read More

A ringside view to when Iceland 'won' 1-1

The imposing figure of Spartacus overlooking the stadium of Spartak Moscow felt like an ominous sign for Messi and Co. The vicinity was flooded with Messi shirts - the favourite of the neutrals and the uninitiated - and the stage was set for the Argentine's crowd-pleasing trickery.
2018-06-18 04:20:45 Read More

CR7: Scores like a captain and behaves like a captain

One has to travel some 60km out of Moscow to see Cristiano Ronaldo in sylvan surroundings. Portugal jetted in to the Russian capital for their second Group B engagement against Morocco and settled down in Kratovo, southeast of Moscow.
2018-06-18 04:11:18 Read More

Mental conditioning critical to India's success: Bindra

Bindra believes that the second season of the CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is a tournament which showcases the best of India's table tennis talent, and had high hopes for the paddlers given their breakout success at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
2018-06-18 04:04:31 Read More

Don't be disheartened, Afghanistan cricket: Ganguly

"No surprises were thrown up at the Chinnaswamy Stadium but at the same time not many expected that the India-Afghanistan Test match would get over in just two days. The Afghan boys shouldn't worry about how long the Test lasted but should rewind the entire two days to realise what they need to do to get better in the longer format of the game," wrote Sourav Ganguly.
2018-06-18 03:54:43 Read More

Argentina will need something very special: Osvaldo Ardiles

Former Argentina football manager Osvaldo Ardiles is of the opinion that it would be an understatement to say that Argentina had a very poor first game.
2018-06-18 03:38:44 Read More

Lozano fashions famous win against lumbering Germans

Winning one such ball quickly with half-hour gone, Vela slipped a fantastic through for Chicharito, who failed to reach it even though the Germans defence was prised open. The signs were ominous. The tag of the world champions was hanging rather loosely outside Manuel Neuer's door.
2018-06-18 03:03:15 Read More

Mexicans jubilant over World Cup win trigger earthquake sensors

Elated fans waved Mexican flags and donned traditional "sombrero" hats at the iconic Angel of Independence monument in downtown Mexico City as they sang the country's unofficial soccer anthem, "Cielito Lindo," or "Pretty Little Sky," a popular folksong.
2018-06-18 02:44:43 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland

A second-half header from Steven Zuber cancelled out a sensational early goal from Philippe Coutinho as Switzerland and Brazil drew 1-1 in a tight Group E World Cup opener on Sunday.
2018-06-17 20:06:41 Read More

Mexican fans chant slur during World Cup game

Mexican fans have chanted a homophobic slur at Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the World Cup game on Sunday.
2018-06-17 17:46:38 Read More

Naveen Patnaik reviews infra works at Kalinga Stadium

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday visited the hockey stadium insider the Kalinga Sports Complex here to inspect the infrastructure augmentation works ahead of the Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup-2018.
2018-06-17 17:30:51 Read More

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball tampering

The International Cricket Council is likely to push for harsher punishment for ball tampering during its annual conference later this month.
2018-06-17 17:20:19 Read More

Chandimal pleads not guilty to 'sweet in pocket' ball tampering: ICC

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has denied ball-tampering by using sweets and will face a hearing at the conclusion of the ongoing second Test against the West Indies, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday.
2018-06-17 16:27:17 Read More

David Warner looks in good touch: Ramesh Powar

On a 15-day sojourn Down Under to train Australia's Under-23 spinners, Powar bowled in the nets at Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence facility in Brisbane to the swashbuckling batsman, who, he says, didn't look rusty at all.
2018-06-17 15:27:55 Read More

Indian football team gets official clearance to play in Asian Games

The Indian men's football team has got the official confirmation to participate in the upcoming Asian Games in Jakarta, days after national coach Stephen Constantine appealed to the government to send a team for the mega sporting event.
2018-06-17 14:38:55 Read More

Maradona responds to report of racist gesture to Asian fan

Diego Maradona has given his version of an exchange with an Asian fan at a World Cup game in Moscow that witnesses perceived as racist.
2018-06-17 14:28:46 Read More

Kolarov stunner gives Serbia victory over Costa Rica

With Costa Rica proving a tough nut to crack, Kolarov stepped up to bury a 25-metre effort from wide on the right, lighting up an otherwise tight game in the southern Russian city of Samara.
2018-06-17 14:20:58 Read More

Roger Federer marks No.1 ranking with 98th title in Stuttgart

Roger Federer celebrated returning to the top of the world rankings by defeating Milos Raonic in the final of the Stuttgart Open on Sunday and lifting the 98th tour-level title of his garlanded career.
2018-06-17 13:04:36 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rica vs Serbia

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Group E match between Costa Rica and Serbia at the Samara Arena, Samara. The match starts at 17:30 IST
2018-06-17 11:29:40 Read More

Jayaram loses in semifinals of US Open

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram suffered a straight-game loss to The Netherlands' Mark Caljouw in the semifinals of the USD 150,000 US Open BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament.
2018-06-17 11:21:31 Read More

Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal charged over ball-tampering

The International Cricket Council announced on Twitter that Chandimal had been charged for "breaching Level 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct". The rule cited deals with altering the state of the ball.
2018-06-17 10:44:38 Read More

Focus is on fitness to win medal at Asian Games: Kidambi Srikanth

"The biggest challenge for me these days is to maintain my fitness. I actually have issues with both my ankles. After the Olympics I had issues with my right ankle but last year I hurt my left ankle at the Nationals. So I have to be more careful before I plan my tournaments. So staying away from injury, that is what I am trying to do," Kidambi Srikanth said.
2018-06-17 09:29:51 Read More

Ton-up Roy happy to 'knuckle down' for England

England's Jason Roy believes he is adding an extra dimension to his game by "knuckling down" at the start of an innings.
2018-06-17 08:30:59 Read More

Murray return, Djokovic woes hog spotlight at Queen's

Andy Murray will make his long-awaited return from hip surgery at Queen's Club next week, while his old rival Novak Djokovic arrives at the Wimbledon warm-up hoping to end his wretched run.
2018-06-17 08:23:37 Read More

FIFA World Cup: First show, first impressions

Every team has played at least one match in the 2018 World Cup. Here's a close look at the highs and lows of an engrossing first week.
2018-06-17 07:45:32 Read More

Indian women lose to Spain in fourth game

The Indian women's hockey team suffered a 1-4 defeat against hosts Spain in the fourth game to trail 1-2 in the five-match series.
2018-06-17 07:26:15 Read More

Indian women lose to Spain in fourth game

The Indian women's hockey team suffered a 1-4 defeat against hosts Spain in the fourth game to trail 1-2 in the five-match series.
2018-06-17 07:26:15 Read More

Brazil need to overcome memories of 2014 defeat: Barreto

â€‹Former Brazil international Jose Ramirez Barreto, however, feels that despite being ready, the dreaded memories of the semifinal loss from four years ago will not be easy to let go off for the five-time World Cup winner.
2018-06-17 05:43:49 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo's freekick that shook the world

An imperious Cristiano Ronaldo grabs an epic Iberian derby by the neck and claims it as his own for all time.
2018-06-17 05:10:58 Read More

Pressure on me to fill Klose's boots: Germany striker Werner

German striker Timo Werner has the task of matching his illustrious predecessor when his team takes the field against Mexico on Sunday.
2018-06-17 04:28:08 Read More

Pressure on me to fill Klose's boots: Germany striker Werner

German striker Timo Werner has the task of matching his illustrious predecessor when his team takes the field against Mexico on Sunday.
2018-06-17 04:28:08 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Germans ready to march against Mexico

Four years have gone by and Germany are ready to defend their title in Russia. On Sunday, at Moscowâ€™s iconic Luzhniki Stadium, Mexico will be their first opponents.
2018-06-17 04:01:12 Read More

"Are you Ronaldo's uncle," asks Iceland goalie Hannes

When someone asked goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson why Iceland celebrated the draw against Argentina as a victory, the answer came as a shocker. â€œAre you Cristiano Ronaldoâ€™s uncle?â€ the goalkeeper, who denied Lionel Messi from the penalty spot, shot back.
2018-06-17 03:36:00 Read More

Diego Maradona Exclusive: This Brazilian team is not just about Neymar

Writing exclusively for Sunday's Times of India, Argentina's World Cup-winning captain pointed out that Brazil is not just about the 26-year-old Neymar, and that there are several impactful players in the team, under the supervision of coach Tite.
2018-06-17 03:23:39 Read More

Who's better: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?

The debate goes on. Who is the best footballer of this generation. Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? While there be no definitive answer to this question, at least the first round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 has belonged to the Portugese.
2018-06-17 02:25:53 Read More

FIFA WC: Own goal and penalty ensure Croatia celebrations

An own goal and a penalty gave Croatia a comfortable start to their World Cup campaign as they beat a limp Nigeria 2-0 in their Group D clash at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday.
2018-06-16 21:08:49 Read More

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

For anyone who has ever missed a penalty at any level, there was some consolation on Saturday - Lionel Messi can miss them too.
2018-06-16 20:38:57 Read More

2nd ODI: Roy and Buttler set up England win over Australia

Jason Roy returned to the scene of one of his greatest disappointments to score a century as England beat Australia by 38 runs to win the second one-day international at Cardiff on Saturday.
2018-06-16 19:31:31 Read More

Poulsen winner for Denmark ruins Peru's WC return

Yussuf Poulsen ruined Peru's first appearance at a World Cup finals for 36 years on Saturday with the winning goal for Denmark to seal a 1-0 victory in Saransk.
2018-06-16 18:26:06 Read More

Moscow police say eight hurt after taxi drives into crowd

A taxi drove into a crowd of people in central Moscow on Saturday, injuring eight people including some Mexicans who are in the city for the FIFA World Cup, Russian officials and an eyewitness said.
2018-06-16 17:13:28 Read More

Iceland's hero keeper did homework to psych out Messi

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson revealed on Saturday how he worked on psyching out Argentine superstar Lionel Messi to make a penalty save that sealed a 1-1 draw with the footballing superpower.
2018-06-16 16:33:03 Read More

Federer beats Kyrgios to regain number one spot

Roger Federer on Saturday made sure of returning to the world number one ranking when he beat Nick Kyrgios 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the final of the Stuttgart Cup.
2018-06-16 16:26:07 Read More

Raonic powers past Pouille into Stuttgart final

Milos Raonic hammered 19 aces on Saturday to eliminate defending champion Lucas Pouille 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) and reach the final at the Stuttgart Cup.
2018-06-16 16:12:45 Read More

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Raina to replace Ambati Rayudu in India's ODI squad

The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Suresh Raina as Ambati Rayudu's replacement in India's ODI squad for the three-match series against England.
2018-06-16 15:36:57 Read More

FIFA WC: Messi misses penalty as Iceland hold Argentina 1-1

Tiny Iceland made a stunning first-ever World Cup appearance on Saturday when they held 2014 runners-up Argentina to a 1-1 draw in a dramatic match where Lionel Messi blew his chance to win it when he had a penalty saved by Hannes Por Halldorsson.
2018-06-16 15:07:54 Read More

Sri Lanka refuse to take field in Test 'ball-tampering' row

An apparent ball-tampering controversy has thrown the second Test between the West Indies and Sri Lanka into jeopardy.
2018-06-16 14:27:56 Read More

Croatia fans cycle all the way to Russia for World Cup

Some soccer fans will follow their teams anywhere to see them play in the World Cup. For five friends from Croatia that meant cycling 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) all the way from Zagreb to Kaliningrad in Russia.
2018-06-16 14:16:47 Read More

Fans bring smile to Salah's face with 100kg cake

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah might have had a forgettable 26th birthday as his team lost to Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Friday, but a group of fans from Chechnya brought a smile to his face with a 100kg cake decorated with a golden boot.
2018-06-16 14:05:48 Read More

Good job there was VAR, says France's Griezmann

France's Antoine Griezmann, who scored the first World Cup penalty awarded through the VAR system in the 2-1 win over Australia, said Saturday it was "a good job" the technology was in place.
2018-06-16 13:58:58 Read More

Warner to play Caribbean Premier League for St Lucia

Australian batsman David Warner will play for the St Lucia Stars in the Caribbean Premier League as he continues his attempt to rebuild his reputation after the ball-tampering scandal.
2018-06-16 13:47:44 Read More

Fans rage on social media over empty seats at World Cup

Russian fans took to social media on Saturday to demand why whole rows of prime pitch-side seats were empty during the World Cup match between Egypt and Uruguay, while locals had to pay nearly a third of an average monthly salary for a poorer view.
2018-06-16 13:40:39 Read More

Murray to make competitive return against Kyrgios next week

Britain's former world number one Andy Murray will make his return from hip surgery at the Queen's Club tournament next week where he will face Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the first round.
2018-06-16 13:22:02 Read More

Selection dilemma on Rayudu replacement, Rohit set to take YoYo test

The Indian selection committee has its task cut out when it zeroes in on the replacement for Ambati Rayudu's in the Indian ODI squad for the three-match series against England.
2018-06-16 13:06:32 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina 1-1 Iceland

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup game between Argentina and Iceland on Times of India
2018-06-16 13:01:13 Read More

FIFA WC: Pogba earns France 2-1 win against Australia

Paul Pogba scored a late goal to earn France a hard-fought 2-1 win against Australia as technology played a major part in their opening World Cup Group C game on Saturday.
2018-06-16 12:05:52 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: France vs Australia

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup opening game between France and Australia on Times of India
2018-06-16 09:02:37 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Day 2 wrap

It was the Iberian battle - Spain v Portugal - that stole the show on Day 2. Cristiano Ronaldo pumped a hat-trick to ensure the match ended in a draw.
2018-06-16 08:53:37 Read More

Rani Rampal's late strike hands India 3-2 win over Spain

Skipper Rani Rampal scored a late winner as Indian women's hockey team dished out a spirited performance to beat Spain 3-2 in the third game and register their first win of the five-match series.
2018-06-16 07:51:16 Read More

Woods 'absolutely' expects to win another major

Woods, playing the US Open for the first since he missed the cut in an injury plagued 2015, was clearly heading for an early exit after a bogey at his 15th hole - the par-four sixth - pushed him to 12-over for the tournament.
2018-06-16 07:41:13 Read More

Neymar begins assault on World Cup with injury woe behind him

The world's most expensive player appears to have recovered fully from the fractured foot that required an operation in March, with the only slight concern being his possible lack of match fitness.
2018-06-16 07:08:41 Read More

Ronaldo toasts new career mark after hat-trick against Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his delight at setting another record in his remarkable career as his hat-trick against Spain on Friday allowed him to become just the fourth player to score in four World Cups.
2018-06-16 06:56:19 Read More

World Cup Web "Sights"

A collection of pictures of the world of web during the build up to thye FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
2018-06-16 04:08:03 Read More

World Cup Web "Sights"

A collection of pictures of the world of web during the build up to thye FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
2018-06-16 04:08:03 Read More

FIFA World Cup: 'Leo plus ten' - not Argentina's finest hour

â€‹â€‹â€‹Messi plus tenâ€™ is how Argentina have come to be regarded by many in recent times, and as the countryâ€™s football squad prepare to take the field for their first game in this World Cup, the sense of urgency placed on Messiâ€™s shoulders is almost palpable.
2018-06-16 03:59:00 Read More

Argentina v Iceland: Aguero gets the nod ahead of Higuain

Sergio Aguero got the nod ahead of Gonzalo Higuain and he will spearhead the attack ahead of Angel de Maria, Messi and Maxi Meza.
2018-06-16 03:52:03 Read More

Argentina begin World Cup campaign against Iceland

Lionel Messi's Argentina aim to put a shambolic World Cup build-up behind them and make a statement in their opening match against tournament debutants Iceland on Saturday.
2018-06-16 03:37:36 Read More

World Cup: Indifferent Russia comes alive after Saudi romp

Russians are a quiet lot but the 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium changed that, shaking up the disinterested giant.
2018-06-16 03:22:07 Read More

Maradona Exclusive: Want Messi to experience winning the World Cup

Diego Maradona knows a thing or two about winning a football World Cup. The Argentine legend, who took his country to World Cup glory in 1986 - they are yet to win the Cup since - has shown confidence in Lionel Messi to repeat their triumph from 32 years ago.
2018-06-16 02:53:08 Read More

Ronaldo hat-trick earns Portugal draw with Spain in thriller

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo curled in a sizzling late free kick to strike the first hat-trick of the 2018 World Cup and grab his side a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain on Friday as the Group B blockbuster lived up to the hype.
2018-06-15 20:11:43 Read More

Chin-stroking implies Ronaldo thinks he is the GOAT

Cristiano Ronaldo became the fourth player to score in four World Cups and stroked his chin as he ran in celebration. The apparent message? I'm the GOAT, not Lionel Messi.
2018-06-15 19:39:25 Read More

Iran stun Morocco with stoppage-time own goal

A stoppage-time own goal from substitute Aziz Bouhaddouz gave Iran a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup Group B opener on Friday.
2018-06-15 17:28:51 Read More

Egypt did not want to 'risk' Salah, says coach Cuper

Mohamed Salah was kept on the bench in Egypt's opening World Cup defeat against Uruguay on Friday because the team did not want to risk further injury to the Liverpool star.
2018-06-15 16:11:24 Read More

Federer into Stuttgart semis, closes on No.1 spot

Roger Federer edged closer to displacing Rafael Nadal at the top of the world rankings as he hammered Guido Pella 6-4, 6-4 on Friday at the Stuttgart Cup.
2018-06-15 15:46:42 Read More

Ambati Rayudu latest to flunk Yo-Yo fitness test

Ambati Rayudu is the latest casualty of the yo-yo test. TOI has learnt that the middle-order batsman has failed the fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Friday.
2018-06-15 15:37:41 Read More

Virat Kohli clears YoYo test, all set to play in Ireland T20Is

India captain Virat Kohli is all set to take part in the two-match T20 Internationals in Ireland after comfortably clearing the YoYo test but there was bad news for middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu, who is set to be dropped after failing to attain required parameters on Friday.
2018-06-15 15:27:16 Read More

Champia, Talukdar miss out; Vishwas makes comeback in Asiad archery squad

Olympians Mangal Singh Champia and Jayanta Talukdar failed to make the cut even as Army archer Vishwas made a comeback in the 16-member Indian archery squad for the Asian Games.
2018-06-15 15:03:49 Read More

Former Olympic champion Kiprop says he's at AIU's mercy

Kenya's former Olympic and three-time world 1500-metres champion Asbel Kiprop said on Friday he will not fight doping charges against him and accused his country and management of abandoning him in his hour of need.
2018-06-15 14:32:46 Read More

FIFA probes empty seats at World Cup match in Yekaterinburg

FIFA is investigating why Egypt and Uruguay were playing in front of thousands of empty seats at their World Cup match in Yekaterinburg on Friday.
2018-06-15 14:28:36 Read More

Uruguay beat Egypt with 89th-minute Gimenez goal

Jose Gimenez thumped home a powerful 89th-minute header to give Uruguay a dramatic victory over heartbroken Egypt in a World Cup Group A game that had looked likely to be a low-key goalless draw on Friday.
2018-06-15 14:12:54 Read More

Ronaldo accepts 2 years in prison in tax case: Report

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities to serve two years in prison and pay a 18.8 million euro ($21.8 million) fine in a tax evasion case, newspaper El Mundo reported on Friday.
2018-06-15 14:12:53 Read More

Force India say they have come through cash squeeze

Force India's slow start to the Formula One season can partly be blamed on rivals blocking the cash advances that have helped the team through the winter in the past, according to chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer.
2018-06-15 14:03:05 Read More

We wanted to be ruthless in our approach, says Rahane

India's stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane on Friday said his side were determined to be "ruthless" in their approach after the hosts demolished Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs inside two days in their debut Test on Friday .
2018-06-15 13:51:55 Read More

Saudis to hold players 'accountable' for World Cup drubbing

Saudi Arabia's sports authorities threatened Friday to hold members of the national football team "accountable" after their crushing defeat against hosts Russia in the opening match of the World Cup.
2018-06-15 13:41:14 Read More

Pouille survives nervous moments to beat Istomin

Holder Lucas Pouille overcame a nervous second-set to reach the Stuttgart Cup semi-finals on Friday with a 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 victory over Uzbek Denis Istomin.
2018-06-15 13:34:09 Read More

Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity in bankruptcy case

Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker is claiming diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy proceedings in Britain as an ambassador for the Central African Republic, he said Friday in a statement issued by his lawyers.
2018-06-15 13:21:59 Read More

India crush Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs

India's innings and 262-run win margin will be remembered as will Afghanistan's abject capitulation. It was only the fourth instance when a Test team has been dismissed twice in a day - in Afghanistan's case over less than two sessions.
2018-06-15 12:17:47 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt vs Uruguay

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup second game between Egypt and Uruguay on Times of India
2018-06-15 11:30:34 Read More

Murali, Jayawardene snub desperate Sri Lanka selectors

Sri Lankan cricket legends Mahela Jayawardene and Muttiah Muralitharan have rejected a request to provide consultancy services to the struggling national team, saying they had no "trust in the system".
2018-06-15 11:24:15 Read More

Kohli takes YoYo test but no clarity on neck injury

Indian captain Virat Kohli, along with former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, today took the fitness test which would determine his availability for the gruelling tour of United Kingdom starting June 27.
2018-06-15 09:39:16 Read More

Umesh Yadav eighth Indian pacer to claim 100 Test wickets

With the dismissal of Afghanistan batsman Rahmat Shah, Umesh Yadav achieved the landmark of 100 wickets in Test cricket and thus became the eighth Indian pacer to do so.
2018-06-15 08:06:12 Read More

Hardik scores 71 as India finish on commendable 474

All-rounder Hardik Pandya mixed caution with aggression en route his stroke-filled 71 as India finished their first innings on a commendable 474 against Afghanistan at lunch on the second day of the one-off Test here today.
2018-06-15 06:55:36 Read More

India will host an NBA Global Game soon: NBA COO

Associationâ€™s Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum says venue will either be Delhi or Mumbai.
2018-06-15 03:56:27 Read More

Only Test: India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs

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FIFA World Cup: How teams are clocking those football miles

10 teams will travel more than 8000 kms (5000 miles) back and forth from their base camps for their three group games. TOI looks at the intense travelling different teams will have to do for the FIFA World Cup.
2018-06-15 03:29:41 Read More

Even at 19, you could see that Salah was special: Bradley

Never mind the shoulder injury, given Mohamed Salahâ€™s struggles in the past and success this season, he will dust himself up and give Egypt a chance at the World Cup.
2018-06-15 03:26:18 Read More

Without me, less pressure on Sweden: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

The Swedish superstar, and probably the worldâ€™s most entertaining player on and off the field, lived up to his word and landed in Moscow on the day the FIFA World Cup kicked off.
2018-06-15 03:20:15 Read More

Ronaldoâ€™s chance to settle an old score against distracted Spain

Has Real Madrid done a good turn to Cristiano Ronaldo? For all the good work he has done in a Los Blancos shirt â€“ four Champions League titles out of which three on the bounce?
2018-06-15 03:09:42 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Clash of club mates

In football, thereâ€™s always a subplot, those little personal contests â€“ rivals at the international level but mates, even best buddies, at the club level. We present a few Lockhorns that will feature at the World Cup group stages.
2018-06-15 03:08:49 Read More

Afghanistan fight back after Dhawan, Vijay tons get India going

Pacers Yamin Ahmadzai (2-32) and Wafadar (1-53) shared three top-order wickets between them and set up a turnaround in the final session during which India slipped, losing five wickets in 32 overs for 99 runs
2018-06-15 02:53:56 Read More

World Cup Diary: Of concerts, cafes and the Matryoshka

The Red Square is now out of bounds for the common people. The smartly-dressed police personnel, with their shining badges, have been turning away people on Tuesday and Wednesday from walking towards the Kremlin. Some concert is going on, they said.
2018-06-15 02:52:43 Read More

Party like a Russian: Hosts sing it out to the world

Regaling the packed crowd at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Williams and the famous Russian opera singer Aida Garifullina, gave a rousing performance in the opening ceremony on Thursday evening.
2018-06-15 02:36:21 Read More

Hosts Russia kick off World Cup with 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia

Russia walked into the World Cup record books with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their inaugural match at Moscowâ€™s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday.
2018-06-15 02:24:20 Read More

Rampant Russia pummel Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener

Russia headed into the curtain raiser at the 80,000-capacity Luzhniki without a victory in over eight months and ranked a lowly 70th in the world. For Saudi Arabia it was a return to the global showpiece for the first time in 12 years, with their only previous finals wins at the 1994 World Cup.
2018-06-14 17:11:31 Read More

It was little stressful in beginning: Yamin Ahmadzai

They realised the dream of playing at the highest level but the beginning of the journey was "little stressful" said Afghanistan fast bowler Yamin Ahmadzai as the strife-torn nation made its Test debut against India on Thursday.
2018-06-14 15:42:12 Read More

Smriti Mandhana set to become first Indian to play in Kia Super League

Indian women's cricket team opener, Smriti Mandhana, will become the first player from her country to appear in England's Kia Super T20 League beginning July 22.
2018-06-14 15:29:37 Read More

BCCI congratulates Shikhar Dhawan on one-session century

The BCCI congratulated Shikhar Dhawan for becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century before lunch on the opening day of a Test.
2018-06-14 15:21:04 Read More

FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia

The World Cup kicks off in Russia on Thursday as the host nation take on Saudi Arabia in front of 80,000 people in Moscow after President Vladimir Putin officially declares the tournament open.
2018-06-14 15:03:36 Read More

Facing Rashid at Sunrisers nets was an advantage: Dhawan

The IPL clearly has its advantages and Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan admits that he has been a direct beneficiary of facing Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan at the Sunrisers Hyderabad nets for the past two years.
2018-06-14 14:39:33 Read More

Stuttgart Open: Prajnesh loses in 2nd round

Prajnesh Gunneswaran missed out on a clash with the legendary Roger Federer after losing his second round at the ATP Mercedes Cup to Argentina's Guido Pella in Stuttgart on Thursday.
2018-06-14 14:18:35 Read More

Struggling Kyrgios scratches out Stuttgart grass win

Australian struggler Nick Kyrgios tuned in what he called a "terrible" performance but still got past Maximillian Marterer 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday at the Stuttgart Cup.
2018-06-14 14:05:31 Read More

Only Test, Day 1: Afghanistan fightback after Dhawan, Vijay centuries

Afghanistan showed grit in the final session of their maiden venture in Test cricket as they hit back at the no. 1 ranked India with quick strikes with the hosts finishing the Day 1 on 347/6.
2018-06-14 13:01:09 Read More

Salah set for comeback in Egypt's opener against Uruguay

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay, coach Hector Cuper said on Thursday.
2018-06-14 12:42:38 Read More

Srinath, Ravi retained in ICC elite panel of match officials

Javagal Srinath was the lone Indian to feature in the match referees' list, while Sundaram Ravi continued to be the country's representative among the top umpires as the ICC on Thursday announced an unchanged list of elite match officials.
2018-06-14 12:00:40 Read More

Carles Cuadrat named Bengaluru FC head coach

Spaniard Carles Cuadrat, who was assistant coach with Albert Roca at the Bengaluru FC for two seasons, has been named the new head coach of the Blues on Thursday.
2018-06-14 11:45:26 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Your guidebook to Russia 2018

From the beaches of Rio to the streets of Kolkata, from the shisha cafes of Cairo to the pubs of London, a viral fever is ready to strike.
2018-06-14 11:23:30 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018 Opening Ceremony Live Updates

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2018-06-14 11:17:11 Read More

Afghanistan savour a golden moment

Among the 9000-odd weekday spectators in the stands, there were a handful of Afghan fans, mostly students, from across the country. A lot of them arrived early and have been milling around the team hotel over the past few days, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
2018-06-14 11:15:24 Read More

Ponting wants 'big runs' from Australia batsmen

Australia batting great Ricky Ponting has said the top-order must deliver "big runs" after the world champions went 1-0 down in a one-day international series away to England.
2018-06-14 10:58:06 Read More

Indian women salvage 1-1 draw against Spain

Anupa Barla produced a late goal as the Indian women's team salvaged a 1-1 draw against hosts Spain in the second game of the five-match series at the Consejo Superior de Deportes Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.
2018-06-14 08:56:57 Read More

Ajay Jayaram enters US Open second round

On a comeback trail after recovering from injury, Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram notched up a gritty three-game win over Korea's Yun Kyu Lee to reach the second round of the US Open World Tour Super 300 tournament.
2018-06-14 08:46:06 Read More

FIFA World Cup: A history of official match balls

Telstar 18 is the official FIFA World Cup 2018 match ball which will be used in the tournament in Russia that kicks off from Thursday.
2018-06-14 07:45:08 Read More

Dhawan first Indian to hit century in 1st session of a Test

Afghanistan made history after becoming 12th nation to become a Test team on Thursday but India's Shikhar Dhawan stole the limelight with a record-breaking ton on Day 1 of the contest in Bengaluru.
2018-06-14 07:14:04 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Great football World Cup rivalries

The â€˜Iberian Derbyâ€™ between Spain and Portugal will be the first marquee clash of the 2018 World Cup. Spain have dominated their neighbours but the contests between the two nations have been cagey affairs with both teams not giving up an inch. TOI looks at a few other fierce rivalries in international football as Spain and Portugal gear up for their opener.
2018-06-14 05:30:31 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Time for Russia to shed all negativity

You can literally feel the World Cup at the Red Square as you stroll across the crowded space where so much of Russian history unfolded.
2018-06-14 05:15:56 Read More

Lowly-ranked Russia, Saudi Arabia to open 2018 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2018 opener may not have the look of a blockbuster but will get the world nicely warmed up
2018-06-14 04:52:23 Read More

Bookies guide to whoâ€™ll win the 2018 FIFA World Cup

With 32 teams vying for the Holy Grail of world football, the 2018 World Cup could be one of the most keenly-contested editions in the history of the tournament.
2018-06-14 04:29:54 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: The festival of life is back

The World Cup is here, to charm and to mesmerize. Get ready for the party.
2018-06-14 04:16:24 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Julen put in place, Hierro in charge

Upset over Real deal, Spain sacks Lopetegui 48 hours ahead of key Cup opener against Portugal.
2018-06-14 03:53:15 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Ready Reckoner

A ready reckoner on every team playing for the biggest prize in world football.
2018-06-14 03:34:23 Read More

It's a crucial test of character for Rahane, says Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly believes that India's one-off Test against Afghanistan will be a crucial test of character for stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane.
2018-06-14 03:04:58 Read More

Matter of great pride to host Afghan team: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it's a matter of great pride that Afghanistan has chosen to play its maiden Test match against India, which stands shoulder-to-shoulder in its cricketing journey.
2018-06-13 17:20:18 Read More

Sanjita, Yuki dropped from TOP Scheme

Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter Sanjita Chanu, whose 'A' dope sample tested positive for a banned substance, has been dropped from the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme, along with tennis player Yuki Bhambri.
2018-06-13 16:58:16 Read More

Vijay Kumar wins bronze, team gold on Day 1 of KSS shooting

On a comeback trial, Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar won a bronze medal in his pet 25m rapid fire pistol event, besides accounting for a gold in the team event on the first day of the 18th KSS Memorial Shooting Championship on Wednesday.
2018-06-13 16:30:06 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan aborts practice session, raises injury concern

Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan's curtailed practice session on Wednesday raised serious doubts about his participation in the historic one-off Test against Afghanistan, starting on Thursday.
2018-06-13 16:05:21 Read More

Russian coach ignoring critics ahead of World Cup opener

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov has told his team to ignore media criticism ahead of Thursday's World Cup kick-off against Saudi Arabia and focus on winning. The host nation enter their first home World Cup in the worst possible form.
2018-06-13 15:57:47 Read More

Federer battles to victory on Stuttgart return

Roger Federer was made to battle after a losing first set as the Swiss star made his long-awaited return to tennis on Wednesday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 defeat of Mischa Zverev at the Stuttgart Cup.
2018-06-13 15:45:39 Read More

Nadal to miss Wimbledon warm-up at Queen's

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen's Club as the world number one takes a break following his latest French Open triumph.
2018-06-13 14:47:59 Read More

Amelia Kerr records highest individual score in women's ODIs

New Zealand batter Amelia Kerr walked into record books on Wednesday when she blasted a record-breaking unbeaten 232 against Ireland to become the second woman to score an ODI double-hundred at Dublin.
2018-06-13 14:37:36 Read More

Russia to win first World Cup match, says clairvoyant cat

Russia's football team has failed to chalk up a single victory in eight months but things could be about to improve -- according to a supposedly clairvoyant cat who predicted a win for the side in the first World Cup match.
2018-06-13 14:28:57 Read More

Russia to win first World Cup match, says clairvoyant cat

Dinner with Els fires up Shubhankar to produce good show at US Open

India's new golfing sensation Shubhankar Sharma was all fired up after attending a dinner hosted by Ernie Els, the captain for the 2019 Presidents Cup, and looked desperate to produce a fine show at the US Open, which tees off at the Shinnecock Hills on Thursday.
2018-06-13 14:17:30 Read More

All hands on deck to support Messi, say Argentina teammates

Argentina reserve goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman says the squad must do everything in their power to allow Lionel Messi to perform at his best during the World Cup in Russia.
2018-06-13 13:27:17 Read More

Selection headache for India ahead of Afghanistan Test

The Indian team management will have to choose between opener KL Rahul's red hot form or Karun Nair's skills when it decides on the playing XI for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, starting on Thursday.
2018-06-13 12:47:54 Read More

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FIFA President Infantino says will stand for re-election in 2019

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said earlier that FIFA had been "clinically dead" when he took over in 2016 from long-time president Sepp Blatter who was engulfed by corruption allegations.
2018-06-13 12:35:23 Read More

Spain name Fernando Hierro as coach for World Cup

Spain on Wednesday named federation sporting director Fernando Hierro as its World Cup coach to replace Julen Lopetegui, who was sensationally sacked after his appointment as Real Madrid manager.
2018-06-13 12:31:53 Read More

Prajnesh shocks Shapovalov in Stuttgart

Indian Davis Cupper Prajnesh Gunneswaran on Wednesday earned the biggest win of his career by stunning world number 23 Denis Shapovalov in the opening round of the ATP Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.
2018-06-13 12:25:10 Read More

India need to play top-10 teams in Asia before Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri

Talismanic national football team captain Sunil Chhetri feels India should play against top-10 ranked sides of the continent in the next few months if the country desires to do well in next year's Asian Cup.
2018-06-13 12:07:57 Read More

Live Blog: England vs Australia, 1st ODI

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2018-06-13 11:35:22 Read More

Spotlight on Rashid has helped others to prepare well: Simmons

There is a distinct advantage of having Rashid Khan in the team as Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons feels all the spotlight which the star spinner has garnered has allowed his lesser-known colleagues to prepare peacefully for the historic one-off Test against India.
2018-06-13 11:30:28 Read More

Afghans banking on 4-day experience to challenge India

Set to make its historic Test debut against formidable India starting on Thursday, Afghanistan is heavily banking on its experience of playing in four-day games to challenge the hosts, said the visiting team captain Asghar Stanikzai.
2018-06-13 11:22:26 Read More

US, Mexico and Canada to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada after FIFA's congress voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to back the tri-nation joint bid for the tournament and leave Morocco to miss out for the fifth time.
2018-06-13 11:09:06 Read More

Manika Batra accepts PM Modi's fitness challenge

"I happily accept the challenge and will be sharing my work-out video soon. It is very important to stay fit for a longer and healthier life not only for us - sports persons but also for everyone," Manika Batra said.
2018-06-13 09:36:24 Read More

'Ruthless' India will not take Afghanistan lightly: Ajinkya Rahane

"As a Test team, we cannot take anyone for granted because cricket is a funny game. We want to go out there and be ruthless. Yes, we respect them as our opponents but it's important for us to go out there and give more than our 100. We just need to be ruthless," Ajinkya Rahane said.
2018-06-13 08:51:33 Read More

FIFA WC: 7 group stage matches to watch out for

With just oneday to go, football fans all over the world are waiting with bated breath for the FIFA World Cup 2018 to get underway. Here we list out 7 group stages matches which you shouldnâ€™t miss.
2018-06-13 08:47:58 Read More

Afghanistan set for 'Test' run in and against India

While majority of the sports fans, in soul and spirit, will be in Russia enjoying the surreal skills of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the eternal cricket romantic will try to derive his little pleasures of life watching Rashid Khan trying to hurry Shikhar Dhawan with a flipper or bowl a googly to Ajinkya Rahane.
2018-06-13 08:45:59 Read More

How World Cup is impacting Kolkata's football culture

TOI photographer Anindya Chattopadhyay took a break to walk the streets of Kolkata which is in the grip of World Cup fever.
2018-06-13 04:34:41 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: The entire schedule

It's time to mark your dates as TOI brings you a lowdown of how the action will unfold in Russia over the next month.
2018-06-13 03:03:42 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Legend of the 'Black Spider' Lev Yashin

Lev Yashin is considered to be the finest goalkeeper from the Pele era and has justifiably been made the poster boy for the World Cup in Russia.
2018-06-13 02:43:17 Read More

Julen Lopetegui, the 'Real' twist to Spain campaign

Spain have been handed the most sensational news of the week when multiple Champions League winner, Real Madrid, chose to put club before country by announcing La Roja manager Julen Lopetegui as the coach.
2018-06-13 02:31:13 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain, Portugal set for Iberian derby

Itâ€™s an old rivalry but honours have been more even in the Spain vs Portugal clash since the emergence of Cristiano Ronaldo.
2018-06-13 02:19:49 Read More

Soumya pulls out of Iran event over headscarf rule

Woman Grandmaster and former world junior girlsâ€™ champion Soumya Swaminathan has pulled out of the Asian Team Chess Championship, to be held in Hamadan, Iran, from July 26 to August 4, calling the Islamic countryâ€™s â€œcompulsory headscarfâ€ rule violative of her personal rights.
2018-06-12 20:49:57 Read More

Ramadan and the challenge of fasting for Muslim World Cup players

Normally, soccer players feigning injury is nothing new. This time it is.
2018-06-12 09:45:02 Read More

Bangladesh women cricketers get cash promise after Asia Cup triumph

Bangladesh showered its women cricketers with cash rewards on Tuesday for their upset triumph over India in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament.
2018-06-12 09:36:14 Read More

Following IOA, HI appeal, SAI promises â€˜strict actionâ€™ in Bengaluru

Responding to letters from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Hockey India (HI) following national men's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singhâ€™s harsh criticism of the quality of food and the hygiene level at the its centre in Bengaluru, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has said that it will take â€œstrict actionâ€ following an â€œurgent meetingâ€ called by the Director General.
2018-06-12 09:04:44 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Best of beginners

TOI Sports picks the best FIFA World Cup first-timers XI
2018-06-12 03:12:48 Read More

The key for a coach is to adapt: Deschamps

Paul Pogba has been labelled as the complete midfielder, even though he had a club season that can be compared to a slow-burning fuse.
2018-06-12 03:04:12 Read More

I'm here in Russia to play the World Cup: Mo Salah

For Egypt, Mo Salah is an interstellar star, such is his brilliance. He captured the worldâ€™s imagination with 44 goals for Liverpool. Yet, it was his clash with Sergio Ramos and subsequent injury that made most news...
2018-06-12 02:52:23 Read More

Team India wants Shami fit, in body and mind, for England Tests

Battling personal issues for the past three months, one of Indiaâ€™s most potent pacers now finds himself out of the team just three days ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan after failing a fitness test.
2018-06-12 02:42:50 Read More

Just bugs & bones, no meat for hockey stars: Chief coach

Indiaâ€™s hockey stars training for the Asian Games and World Cup are getting more bones than meat to eat, says the chief coach, and have found, at times, that this lean diet is supplemented with unwanted protein in the form of bugs. There is also a hair problem.
2018-06-11 22:18:52 Read More

Blog: Rain and sun are playing hide-and-seek in chilly Moscow

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2018-06-11 19:13:25 Read More

Troubled Djokovic to play Wimbledon warm-up at Queen's Club

Novak Djokovic will aim to get his troubled season back on track at Queen's Club after the former world number one accepted a wild card entry into the Wimbledon warm-up event.
2018-06-11 17:34:24 Read More

Zinedine Zidane happy to have his feet up

Zinedine Zidane said Monday he was happy to have some time off after stepping down as Real Madrid coach just days after steering the Spanish giants to a third successive Champions League trophy.
2018-06-11 17:32:45 Read More

Batting down the order in IPL was like quicksand for me: Dhoni

Inspirational skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who guided Chennai Super Kings to their third IPL title triumph this year, on Monday said he was determined to bat up the order as coming in the lower half was akin to being in quicksand for him.
2018-06-11 17:25:39 Read More

Indian team has to be ruthless: Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh is one of the top midfielders in international hockey and is the engine on which the Indian team functions.
2018-06-11 17:04:39 Read More

Hamilton remains confident despite problems

Lewis Hamilton may have lost his lead in the world drivers' championship, but he is confident he and Mercedes will recover after a tough weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix.
2018-06-11 16:15:10 Read More

Hamilton remains confident despite problems

Federer eyes top spot return in Stuttgart

Roger Federer said on Monday his motivation is sky-high as he bids for a possible return to the number one ranking if he reaches the final at the Stuttgart Cup.
2018-06-11 15:43:55 Read More

Three Indians enter final, Gaurav settles for bronze in Russian boxing tourney

Three Indian boxers advanced to the finals but Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) settled for a bronze medal after going down in the last-four stage of the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia on Monday.
2018-06-11 15:32:21 Read More

It's a privilege to play Afghanistan in their first Test: Rahane

"It's a privilege to be playing in Afghanistan's first Test match. It's a historic moment for them and an opportunity for us to be part of the occasion," Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane was quoted as saying in an ICC release.
2018-06-11 14:36:21 Read More

I get emotional whenever I think of Gambhir's role in my career: Saini

Navdeep Saini had never bowled with a red leather ball until one fine day he got a chance to bowl during Delhi Ranji team's net session at the Roshanara cricket ground on a pleasant December morning in 2013.
2018-06-11 14:29:14 Read More

Rafael Nadal unsure of Wimbledon appearance

Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on his participation at Wimbledon, saying he needs to see how his body recovers after a long clay court campaign culminated in an 11th French Open title.
2018-06-11 13:54:28 Read More

We need to focus on our defensive structure, says Marijne

Indian women's hockey team will need to focus on the defensive structure when it locks horns with hosts Spain in the opening game of the five-match series on Tuesday, said chief coach Sjoerd Marijne.
2018-06-11 13:51:37 Read More

Errani doping suspension increased to 10 months by CAS

Italian tennis player Sara Errani's ban for an anti-doping violation has been increased from two to 10 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Swiss-based tribunal said on Monday.
2018-06-11 13:40:24 Read More

Tendulkar wants more opportunities for minnows after Scotland win

Scotland's historic win over England has led to praise from Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar, who has called for the sport's second-tier teams to get more opportunities to prove themselves against top sides.
2018-06-11 13:32:10 Read More

Chhetri reveals his mindset while posting the emotional video

The plea brought about an outpouring of emotion but Sunil Chhetri's detailing of what went into making the video, that had him seek fan support with folded hands, brought the house down here on Monday.
2018-06-11 13:26:41 Read More

Hockey coach complains about food quality in SAI Bangalore

Chief coach of Indian men's team Harendra Singh has complained to Hockey India about the sub-standard quality of food and hygiene level at the SAI centre in Bengaluru, where the national team is currently training ahead of the Champions Trophy.
2018-06-11 13:05:02 Read More

Shami fails Yo-Yo test, Saini gets maiden Test call-up

Troubled India speedster Mohammed Shami on Monday failed the Yo-Yo fitness test, prompting the selectors to summon rookie Delhi speedster Navdeep Saini for the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 14.
2018-06-11 12:27:02 Read More

Yuki Bhambri back in 80s, Prajnesh touches career-best rank of 169

Top-ranked Indian singles player Yuki Bhambri on Monday jumped nine places to 84 while Prajnesh Gunneswaran touched a career-best rank of 169 after climbing 14 spots on the ranking ladder.
2018-06-11 11:56:04 Read More

We need to play tough away games before Asian Cup: Chhetri

Indian football team has turned into a decent home side but it is in desperate need for away games, says inspirational skipper Sunil Chhetri, who feels the next target for the country should be a top-10 place in Asia so that the big guns invite them over.
2018-06-11 11:55:58 Read More

McIlroy has 'more potential than anybody', says mentor Faxon

As Rory McIlroy tries to put all pieces of the puzzle together and claim a fifth major title at this week's U.S. Open, he has received a vote of confidence from his putting mentor.
2018-06-11 11:42:14 Read More

I am a much-improved batsman now: Karun Nair

Every time Karun Nair faces the media, one question that is unfailing posed is about 'that' knock - the 303 against England in the December 2016 Chennai Test.
2018-06-11 11:38:16 Read More

Prajnesh qualifies for maiden ATP World Tour event

Indian Davis Cupper Prajnesh Gunneswaran qualified for the singles main draw of an ATP World event for the first time in his career when he defeated Christian Harrison in the final round of the Mercedes Cup Qualifiers in Stuttgart, Germany.
2018-06-11 11:33:29 Read More

We have better spinners than India: Afghan captain Stanikzai

Ahead of their Test debut against India this week, Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai has no hesitations in claiming that his side's spinners are better than star Indian duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
2018-06-11 11:16:22 Read More

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Steyn returns to Test squad in search of milestone

Fast bowler Dale Steyn has been recalled to South Africa's Test squad for the two-match tour of Sri Lanka next month, providing him with another opportunity to become his country's most prolific wicket-taker in five-day cricket.
2018-06-11 10:48:05 Read More

Ronaldo 'doesn't look worried about his future': Fernandes

Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo "doesn't look at all worried about his future" as the Real Madrid superstar contemplates a possible exit from the Spanish giants this summer.
2018-06-11 10:25:51 Read More

Messi says Argentina future depends on World Cup

"It will depend on how far we go, how we're going to finish" at the finals. We've just lost three finals in a row, which has led to us going through some difficult moments with the press," added the Barcelona forward," Messi said.
2018-06-11 09:37:40 Read More

Mujeeb set to use Ashwin-taught mystery ball against India

"I spent a lot of time with Ashwin at the nets and it was really helpful. He told me spots where to bowl. He has also taught me a new ball and I am trying to learn it. It is a carrom ball with an off-spin action," Mujeeb, who forms a potent spin attack with Rashid said.
2018-06-11 09:07:15 Read More

The A to Z of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Over the next month or so, you will see/read/hear a lot of footballing terms related to the World Cup. Here we tell you about the A-Z of the 2018 FIFA World Cup
2018-06-11 08:30:38 Read More

Neymar, Brazil arrive in Russia as clock ticks down to World Cup start

Neymar and his Brazil teammates landed on Russian soil in the early hours of Monday morning, fresh from beating Austria 3-0 in their final warm-up outing ahead of the World Cup.
2018-06-11 05:43:40 Read More

17 is an amazing number: Rafa Nadal

The 32-year-old, overwhelmed, broke down during the trophy presentation ceremony on Sunday, and couldnâ€™t hold back tears when the crowd refused to stop applauding as he held aloft the Coupe des Mousquetaires for the 11th time in his awe-inspiring career.
2018-06-11 04:44:22 Read More

'Physically easier to watch Nadal on TV', says beaten Thiem

Beaten French Open finalist Dominic Thiem hailed Rafael Nadal's "exceptional" 11th Roland Garros triumph on Sunday, joking that it was easier to watch the great Spaniard on TV as a child.
2018-06-11 04:40:37 Read More

Nadal insists passing Federer's 20 Slams not on agenda

"You can't always be frustrated if somebody has more money than you, a bigger house than you, if somebody has more Grand Slams than you. You can't live with this feeling. Of course I would love to have 20 like Roger in the future or even more but it's not something that is on my mind," said Rafael Nadal.
2018-06-11 04:33:17 Read More

Sebastian Vettel claims 50th win and goes top in title race

Sebastian Vettel claimed the 50th win of his career and reclaimed the lead of this year's world championship on Sunday when he ended Lewis Hamilton's run of supremacy at the Canadian Grand Prix.
2018-06-11 04:22:11 Read More

1st Test: West Indies crush Sri Lanka by 226 runs

West Indies completed a crushing 226-run victory over Sri Lanka just after lunch on the final day of the first Test on Sunday as the tourists surrendered meekly following the demise of century-maker Kusal Mendis and captain Dinesh Chandimal.
2018-06-11 03:54:39 Read More

Sanju Samson fails Yo-Yo Test, out of India Aâ€™s England tour

The now-on-now-off career of Sanju Samson has taken another beating after he was pulled out of the India â€˜Aâ€™ tour of England. The Kerala cricketer has failed the Yo-Yo test and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decreed that the 23-year-old cannot travel.
2018-06-11 03:17:55 Read More

Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri double gives India 2-0 win, title

Riding on Chhetriâ€™s brace, India beat their African opponents 2-0 to win the second edition of the tournament.
2018-06-11 02:58:59 Read More

Marking Messi is impossible and thankless: Rakitic

Having played four years in the same team with Lionel Messi, you will be playing in a World Cup against him. How does that feel?
2018-06-11 02:49:55 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: When itâ€™s all in the cards

Modern football can never be imagined without the red card. The practice of cautioning and sending off players who breach the laws of the game has been existent since the late 19th century but it was only at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico that coloured cards â€” yellow for caution and red for dismissal â€” were introduced into the game.
2018-06-11 02:41:35 Read More

Women's Asia Cup: The Indian hand in Bangladesh success

Within three weeks of taking over as coach of the Bangladesh womenâ€™s cricket team, Anju Jain has moulded the â€˜minnowsâ€™ into champions.
2018-06-11 02:31:30 Read More

Morgan backs England to learn from Scots' shock

Eoin Morgan is confident England can learn the lessons of their shock six-run loss to Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday in time for a one-day international series against Australia.
2018-06-11 02:24:36 Read More

Scotland stun top-ranked England in huge cricket shock

Scotland's first win in international cricket over England came in their first match since they were cruelly denied a place at next year's World Cup after a poor umpiring decision and rain saw them miss out in their final qualifier against the West Indies in Harare in March.
2018-06-11 02:18:55 Read More

It's beyond a dream, Nadal says of 11th French Open title

World number one Rafael Nadal said it was beyond a dream to win his 11th Roland Garros title after defeating Austrian Dominic Thiem in straight sets on Sunday.
2018-06-10 17:50:16 Read More

Sakshi, Vinesh to lead Indian women wrestlers in Asian Games

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and Commonwealth Games gold winner Vinesh Phogat will lead six-member Indian women wrestling team at the Asian Games to be held in Indonesia later this year.
2018-06-10 17:40:12 Read More

Neymar on target again as Brazil beat Austria

Neymar marked his return to the starting line-up with another brilliant goal as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Austria in Vienna on Sunday in their final friendly ahead of the World Cup.
2018-06-10 17:14:41 Read More

Asiad team good enough for gold: Leander Paes

In August, Leander Paes will play in the Asian Games after 12 years (2006), with a confidence that the Indian lawn tennis team is good enough to win the gold medal in Jakarta.
2018-06-10 16:59:25 Read More

Asiad team good enough for gold: Leander Paes

Haryana takes U-turn, Commonwealth Games medallists to get full prize money

Haryana government is considering that all the 22 sportspersons from the state who won medals in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, would be given cash prizes without any deduction.
2018-06-10 16:53:45 Read More

Sunil Chhetri shines as India beat Kenya to win Intercontinental Cup

India rode on their talismanic skipper Sunil Chhetri's brilliance to beat Kenya 2-0 in the final of the Intercontinental Cup at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday.
2018-06-10 16:48:37 Read More

Chhetri equals Messi's international goals record

Talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday became the joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi with his 64th strike for the country against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup summit clash in Mumbai.
2018-06-10 16:05:37 Read More

Rafael Nadal claims record-extending 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal beat Austrian seventh seed Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to claim a record-extending 11th French Open title on Sunday. The Spanish world number one took his Roland Garros win-loss record to a jaw-dropping 86-2 as he captured his 17th Grand Slam title.
2018-06-10 16:04:02 Read More

Asian Junior Athletics: Gold medals for Ajit and Kamalraj, India finish 3rd

Ajit Kumar and Kamalraj Kanagaraj won gold medals in the men's 5000 metres and triple jump events respectively as India finished third with 17 medals at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships on Sunday.
2018-06-10 14:37:49 Read More

Rain curtails Afghanistan's first training session ahead of Test debut

Rain played spoilsport on Afghanistan's first practice session ahead of their historic Test debut against India as the minnows were forced to wind up their nets 45 minutes ahead of the scheduled time, here on Sunday.
2018-06-10 14:02:52 Read More

IOA warns of another suspension by IOC

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked Sports Ministry to initiate a dialogue on proposed changes in the draft Sports Code, with a veiled warning that any unilateral action on the part of the government could invite another suspension of the country by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
2018-06-10 13:53:43 Read More

India has potential to play in FIFA WC soon: Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says India has the potential to play in the FIFA World Cup in near future but the country can reach that standard only if opportunities are created for the players.
2018-06-10 13:22:24 Read More

No. 1 without a Slam is not 100 percent: Halep

As the beaten finalist Sloane Stephens put it -- of Simona Halep and her latest acquisition, a sparkling piece of silverware, the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen â€” â€œit looks good on youâ€™.
2018-06-10 12:56:04 Read More

In eastern Iraq, a small town builds weightlifting champions

While some towns in Iraq are known for producing oil or textiles, Badra boasts its own special conveyer belt -- churning out weightlifting champions.
2018-06-10 12:24:05 Read More

India beat Kenya 2-0 to win Intercontinental Cup

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2018-06-10 11:42:31 Read More

Langer hopes Ponting can get Maxwell back to his best

Australia coach Justin Langer admitted the form of Glenn Maxwell was a worry ahead of a one-day series against England but said he hoped Ricky Ponting's arrival into his backroom staff would be a boost to the talented ball-striker.
2018-06-10 11:34:35 Read More

Chilly start for Ronaldo and Portugal at World Cup training

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal held their first World Cup training session on Sunday at the team's base in Kratovo, southeast of Moscow, five days ahead of their heavyweight opening clash against Spain.
2018-06-10 11:11:35 Read More

French Open: Czechs end Japan's Roland Garros doubles dream

Eri Hozumi and Makoto Ninomiya's hopes of becoming the first all-Japanese pair to win a Grand Slam doubles title were swamped by a barrage of big hitting from Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova in Sunday's French Open final.
2018-06-10 11:09:11 Read More

Live: Scotland vs England, Only ODI, Edinburgh

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2018-06-10 10:14:28 Read More

Anderson to have six-week break ahead of India series

James Anderson is to have a six-week break from all cricket in a bid to ensure England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker is fully fit for an upcoming series with India, it was announced on Sunday.
2018-06-10 10:11:15 Read More

Anderson to have six-week break ahead of India series

Bangladesh beat India to win maiden Women's Asia Cup title

Bangladesh beat India by three wickets in a last-ball finish to win their maiden Women's Asia Cup T20 title at the Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Chasing 113, Bangladesh reached the target off the final delivery to record a historic title win over the defending champions India.
2018-06-10 09:45:42 Read More

Dicey England batting gives India chance to win Test series: Ian Chappell

"There's a rare opportunity beckoning for India - the chance to beat both England and Australia in away Test series. England are in a state of flux after a devastating loss at Lord's and then a less-than-convincing win over the predictably inconsistent Pakistan at Headingley," Chappell wrote.
2018-06-10 09:30:00 Read More

World Cup dream: Bhutia, Vijayan question India's football culture

Playing in a FIFA World Cup remains a pipe dream for India and if stalwarts of the game -- such as Bhaichung Bhutia and IM Vijayan -- are to be believed, the scenario is unlikely to change anytime soon with distinct lack of "football culture" in the country.
2018-06-10 09:10:02 Read More

Women's Asia Cup T20 final live score: India vs Bangladesh

Follow all the live score updates from the Women's Asia Cup T20 Final between India and Bangladesh at Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur on the Times of India.
2018-06-10 08:49:19 Read More

Basketball Federation of India has once again proven to be its own enemy

Last month, the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) banned all players hoping to participate in an upstart 3Ã—3 basketball leagueâ€”the 3BLâ€”from participating in full, five-on-five basketball activities at the domestic or international stage.
2018-06-10 07:27:11 Read More

Rafael Nadal, master of the impossible

If Benjamin Franklin were alive today, he'd have to expand his belief that death and taxes are life's only certainties and add a third -- Rafael Nadal winning the French Open.
2018-06-10 06:16:21 Read More

Quiet please! Dominic Thiem, the low-profile iron man of tennis

Dominic Thiem is the iron man of men's tennis who is never happier than when his racquet is doing the talking.
2018-06-10 05:03:17 Read More

Sloane Stephens takes swipe at 'haters' in media

Sloane Stephens took aim at media 'haters' on Saturday after reaching the French Open final, claiming she does not receive the respect she deserves.
2018-06-10 04:51:25 Read More

A long wait, but Halep becomes a popular champion

Simona Halep's comeback to win her long-awaited first Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday was one of the most popular victories in recent memory.
2018-06-10 04:41:22 Read More

Rahul Aware boycotts wrestling trials

Rahul Aware, boycotted the event protesting against the preferential treatment meted out to star grapplers Sushil Kumar and Bajrang Punia by exempting them from appearing for trials.
2018-06-10 04:35:12 Read More

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Head and Stanlake star as Australia overpower Middlesex

Travis Head's century and two wickets from Billy Stanlake helped Australia beat Middlesex by 101 runs at Lord's on Saturday in their last warm-up fixture before a one-day international series against England.
2018-06-10 04:24:57 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Which groups pose most threat for its teams?

With the FIFA World Cup 2018 kick-off drawing nearer, discussion is heating up about which teams will overcome their group opponents to reach the knockout stages. The average ranking of the groups shed some light on the difficulty awaiting the teams.
2018-06-10 03:58:58 Read More

Mendis nears century as Sri Lanka battle to save West Indies Test

Kusal Mendis led a strong Sri Lankan second innings effort but West Indies still held the advantage at stumps on day four of the first Test at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Saturday.
2018-06-10 03:52:44 Read More

Sebastian Vettel takes Canadian Grand Prix pole with lap record

Sebastian Vettel roared to pole position with a record-breaking lap for Ferrari in Saturday's dramatic qualifying session for this weekend's Formula One Canadian Grand Prix.
2018-06-10 03:20:23 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Not age, mileage is key in this edition

The average age of the 736 players - almost 28 years - is the oldest in the tournament's history.
2018-06-10 03:15:24 Read More

Backing Nadal to win even at 75 percent: Becker

The German, who never won a French Open title during his career, and has in the past praised Nadal for his dominance on clay, is confident of the 32-year-old claiming his 11th French Open title, despite looking less than a 100 percent.
2018-06-10 02:57:44 Read More

Indian fans to make presence felt at FIFA World Cup

The Indian team, ranked 97th in the world, has still not made an appearance at the World Cup, but that has not deterred football fans from cheering for the countries they support.
2018-06-10 02:36:48 Read More

TOI Impact: Help pours in from India for 19-year-old Priya

A day after TOI reported that 19-year-old national shooting champion Priya Singh might have to miss a junior world cup event in Germany for lack of funds, despite securing the fourth spot in the Indian squad, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath granted Rs 4.5 lakh for her participation.
2018-06-09 22:42:10 Read More

Germany, Spain, England and Brazil are my top four: Sunil Chhetri

In this exclusive interview, Chhetri talks about his hopes for Indian football and why heâ€™s betting on the big guns in the upcoming World Cup.
2018-06-09 19:30:00 Read More

F1 not a true championship without Germany, says Rosberg

Formula One needs to keep the German Grand Prix on the calendar for the credibility of the sport, former world champion Nico Rosberg said on Saturday.
2018-06-09 17:43:06 Read More

Wrestler Rana alleges discrimination in national selection, WFI denies

Double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was at the epicentre of yet another controversy on Saturday with upcoming wrestler Parveen Rana crying foul over the selection process of the Indian squad for the Asian Games.
2018-06-09 16:56:12 Read More

Ronaldo's Portugal arrive in Russia for World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrived on Saturday in Russia to begin final preparations for a World Cup campaign that pits them against arch-rivals Spain.
2018-06-09 16:44:21 Read More

Boxer Lalbiakkima settles for bronze in President's Cup

Indian boxer Nutlai Lalbiakkima (49kg), who upstaged Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov in the quarter-finals, settled for a bronze medal along with two others after a semi-final loss in the President's Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan on Saturday.
2018-06-09 16:21:37 Read More

French Open: Halep beats Stephens to win maiden Grand Slam title

Simona Halep fought back from a set and a break down to finally claim her first Grand Slam title by beating Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a gruelling French Open final on Saturday.
2018-06-09 15:23:33 Read More

Gaurav Bidhuri enters final of Russian boxing tournament

World Championship bronze-medallist Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) continued a fine comeback from injury as he advanced to the semifinal of the Umakhanov Memorial boxing tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia on Saturday.
2018-06-09 15:10:06 Read More

Intercontinental Cup: Kenya in the way of India's final hurrah

In India's 3-0 victory over Kenya on Monday, there were two moments early in the second half which could've easily spoiled the party atmosphere that surrounded skipper Sunil Chhetri's 100th-game.
2018-06-09 14:56:46 Read More

Anu Kumar wins 800m gold at Asian Junior Athletics Championships

Middle distance runner Anu Kumar claimed a gold in the men's 800m and Arpandeep Kaur Bajwa grabbed a bronze in the women's discus throw as India added three more medals to its tally on the third day of the Junior Asian Athletics Championships.
2018-06-09 14:39:41 Read More

Nadal eyes 11th French Open title, faces Thiem in final

With apologies to Dominic Thiem, the other French Open finalist, it's all about the man they call 'Rafa' and his awe-inspiring La Undecima campaign at Roland Garros.
2018-06-09 14:25:14 Read More

High jumper Tejaswin wins American Inter-University title

National record holder high jumper Tejaswin Shankar, who has decided to skip the upcoming Asian Games citing a strained neck, won gold in the United States' National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Track and Field Championships here.
2018-06-09 14:06:41 Read More

Spain tour a good platform for youngsters to make WC squad: Rani

Indian skipper Rani Rampal feels the Spain tour will provide a good platform for youngsters to make the cut for the Hockey Women's World Cup squad and give the team a last chance to implement new changes in its game.
2018-06-09 12:31:56 Read More

Wrestlers Khatri, Pawan qualify for Asian Games

Grappler Mausam Khatri, bronze medallist at the 2010 Asian Games, and Pawan Kumar booked their places in India's men's squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia.
2018-06-09 11:50:18 Read More

Achilles the Cat, Russia's deaf but highly gifted World Cup soothsayer

A deaf, white cat named Achilles is soon to begin his work as Russia's official soothsayer for the World Cup, following in the tentacle-prints of Paul the Octopus who became a star in 2010.
2018-06-09 11:32:46 Read More

Paddler Archana qualifies for Youth Olympics

Paddler Archana Girish Kamath registered a 4-1 (11-5, 9-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-8) win over Malaysian Chang Alice Li Sian in the Oceania leg of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games qualifying series here.
2018-06-09 10:53:01 Read More

Paddler Archana qualifies for Youth Olympics

Will not take anything for granted in final: Constantine

India might have blanked Kenya 3-0 in their previous encounter but head coach Stephen Constantine said it counts for nothing and his boys will not take their opponents for granted in the final of the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday.
2018-06-09 10:16:47 Read More

Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri's India seek crowning glory

India will for the umpteenth time look up to the talismanic Sunil Chhetri and a stadium packed to the brim with emotionally-charged fans for inspiration as they face Kenya in the summit showdown of the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday.
2018-06-09 08:50:48 Read More

Women's Asia Cup T20: India crush Pakistan to enter final

A dominant India sailed into the final of the women's Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament with a seven-wicket drubbing of arch-rivals Pakistan in their last round robin match here on Saturday.
2018-06-09 06:37:30 Read More

SAI backs Priya Singh, says shooter will be looked after

Neelam Kapur, SAI's director general has come out to offer help to the shooter. According to a tweet sent out by Kapur, Priya "will be provided all facilities to help her improve her scores and make it to the Indian team."
2018-06-09 06:11:29 Read More

Meet Nutlai Lalbiakkima, the Indian boxer who stunned Olympic champion

Nutlai Lalbiakkima produced a stunning performance to beat world number 1 and Olympic gold medalist Hasanboy Dusmatov at the President's Cup in Kazakhastan on Thursday. With a 4-1 victory in the quarterfinals, Lalbiakkima thus ensured himself of a medal in the 49kg category.
2018-06-09 06:02:22 Read More

Warriors rout Cavaliers to complete NBA Finals sweep

An overpowering Golden State Warriors squad captured a third NBA title in four seasons Friday, routing the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a sweep in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.
2018-06-09 04:51:33 Read More

Verstappen answers critics by topping Montreal practice

Under-fire Dutchman Max Verstappen delivered a perfect riposte to his critics on Friday when he topped the times in both practice sessions for this weekend's Formula One Canadian Grand Prix.
2018-06-09 03:49:05 Read More

Legendary Brazilian tennis player Maria Bueno dies

Maria Bueno, the Brazilian "queen" of tennis, who won three Wimbledon and four US championship singles titles, died Friday in Sao Paulo at age 78, the hospital where she was being treated said.
2018-06-09 03:40:42 Read More

Crowd will be behind Simona during French Open final: Becker

Top seed Halep defeated Garbine Muguruza 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinal, and when the 26-year-old Romanian steps onto the Philippe-Chatrier court on Saturday there is a strong chance that she'll have the crowd behind her from the get-go.
2018-06-09 03:39:15 Read More

Putin welcomes teams and supporters to World Cup

President Vladimir Putin on Friday welcomed football teams and fans from across the world to the FIFA World Cup 2018, which begins in Russia next week, assuring that everything effort had been "to ensure that all of our guests... feel at home".
2018-06-09 03:23:32 Read More

England prioritising ODIs at the detriment of Tests: Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen has questioned whether England know where they are going, saying their focus on one-day cricket risks alienating fans who care more about Test success.
2018-06-09 03:16:29 Read More

Poland pegged back to draw 2-2 with Chile in warmup

Precise strikes from captain Robert Lewandowski and midfielder Piotr Zielinski were not enough to give World Cup-bound Poland victory over Chile, who fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in a friendly in Poznan on Friday.
2018-06-09 03:06:56 Read More

Poland pegged back to draw 2-2 with Chile in warmup

You call my football defensive, I call it effective: Portugal coach Santos

Coach Fernando Santos is one of those meticulous planners who take their teams through, and having Cristiano Ronaldo in your plans improves your chances just that much.
2018-06-09 03:03:24 Read More

Germany survive late scare to end winless streak

World champions Germany survived a late scare to see off Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Friday and claim a first victory this year, putting a five-game winless run behind them as they finalised their World Cup preparations.
2018-06-09 03:01:35 Read More

Sri Lanka struggle as West Indies build big lead

West Indies turned the screws on Sri Lanka, taking a 360-run lead with six second innings wickets in hand at the close of the third day of the first Test on Friday.
2018-06-09 02:55:44 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Could this year signal Brazil's sixth WC glory?

The Selecao have the best chance of winning the World Cup in Moscow on July 15, according to sports data company Gracenote.
2018-06-09 02:46:23 Read More

Halep 'doesn't feel pressure' ahead of Stephens showdown

Top seed Simona Halep insisted that she "doesn't feel pressure" ahead of her third French Open final on Saturday, where she will face American Sloane Stephens.
2018-06-09 02:44:40 Read More

Nadal eyes 11th French Open title as clock ticks

Rafael Nadal admits that his desire to clinch an 11th French Open title on Sunday is fired by his growing realisation that the end of his career may not be too far away.
2018-06-09 02:33:44 Read More

Boxer Vijender's case behind policy for pro events

The issue of participation of sportspersons â€” who have been given jobs in Haryana government â€” in professional events had first surfaced in 2015 when Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh had knocked at the doors of the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking permission to turn pro.
2018-06-09 02:23:45 Read More

Labourer's daughter qualifies for shooting WC, but doesn't have funds to go

Priya Singh,19, has defied odds to shoot her way to glory. Daughter of a dalit labourer in Meerut's Mawana subdivision, she is one of the six candidates shortlisted to represent India in the 50m rifle prone at the ISSF Junior World Cup to be held in Suhl, Germany, from June 22.
2018-06-08 22:19:57 Read More

Rahul Dravid tweaks his own U-19 selection policy

Rahul Dravid is still working out a definite plan to strengthen cricketers at the under-19 level. The recent U-19 team selection for the four-day and one-day games in Sri Lanka has deviated from Dravid's policy of capping a player's journey at the U-19 level to one U-19 World Cup.
2018-06-08 17:26:05 Read More

Unheralded Lalbiakkima shocks Olympic champion Dusmatov

Indian boxer N Lalbiakkima (49kg) notched up a sensational triumph over Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov to enter the semifinals of the President's Cup Tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday.
2018-06-08 17:06:55 Read More

Nadal crushes Del Potro to reach 11th French Open final

Ruthless Rafael Nadal punished Juan Martin del Potro for missed opportunities as he reached his 11th French Open final with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory on Friday.
2018-06-08 16:26:39 Read More

New Zealand women score world record 490/4 in ODIs

New Zealand women's cricket team posted the highest ever total in one-day cricket by scoring an incredible 490 for four in the first match against Ireland in Dublin with skipper Suzie Bates leading from the front with a blistering 151-run knock.
2018-06-08 15:30:24 Read More

Odisha joins hands with Gopichand Badminton Foundation

The state government on Friday inked an MoU with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation, Hyderabad to upgrade the Odisha-SAI Regional Badminton Academy to a world class training centre.
2018-06-08 15:11:59 Read More

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Women's Asia Cup: India face Pakistan with eyes on final

Comfortably placed atop the points table, arch-rivals India and Pakistan will lock horns in a virtual semi-final clash of the women's Asia Cup at the Kinrara Academy Oval here on Saturday.
2018-06-08 14:26:49 Read More

Striker Kane signs new six-year contract with Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has signed a new contract with the club, extending his tenure by two years to 2024, the Premier League side said on Friday.
2018-06-08 14:14:51 Read More

Asian Junior Athletics: Jisna clinches gold

Quartermiler Jisna Mathew clinched a gold to lead India's medal charge on the second day of the Asian Junior Athletics Championships on Friday.
2018-06-08 14:03:41 Read More

Anand positive about gains made in Norway tourney

Viswanathan Anand may not have won the Altibox Norway chess tournament on Thursday night, but the multiple-time World champion - who missed the top finish by just 0.5 points to eventual winner Fabiano Caruana - was pleased with his overall show.
2018-06-08 13:52:12 Read More

Thiem ends Cecchinato's run to reach French Open final

Austrian Dominic Thiem's rise to the top continued when he ended unheralded Italian Marco Cecchinato's run to reach the final of the French Open with a 7-5, 7-6(10), 6-1 win on Friday.
2018-06-08 13:48:12 Read More

On Nehra's advice, I've started single stump bowling: Umesh

In a "good head space" after an impressive performance in the Indian Premier League, speedster Umesh Yadav is gearing up for the gruelling international season ahead with focus on "single stump training" on the advice of Ashish Nehra.
2018-06-08 13:16:37 Read More

Simona Halep looking to break major duck

Simona Halep has been undoubtedly one of the world's best players since first reaching the French Open final four years ago, but on Saturday the world number one could equal the unwanted Open-era record of most Grand Slam finals without a title.
2018-06-08 12:53:24 Read More

Norway chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Playing out his third successive decisive game, Viswanathan Anand got the better of Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the final round to end joint second in the Altibox Norway chess tournament, here on Friday.
2018-06-08 12:37:59 Read More

CoA accused of â€˜extinguishing all democratic processesâ€™

The standoff continues between the Committee of Administrators (CoA) and office-bearers of the BCCI. The latest point of controversy is the June 22 Special General Meeting (SGM), proposed by the members.
2018-06-08 12:31:50 Read More

India U-19 team's Sri Lanka tour schedule announced

The Indian Under-19 team will play a couple of four-day games and five one-dayers during a month-long tour of Sri Lanka that gets underway next month, it was announced on Friday.
2018-06-08 12:27:10 Read More

After uproar, Haryana CM puts notification on athletes' income on hold

Following the uproar over the controversial circular that ordered Haryana athletes to part one-third of their income and deposit it with the government, chief minister ML Khattar has asked it to be put on hold.
2018-06-08 11:54:07 Read More

FA confirms two-week winter break for English football

The English FA, Premier League and English Football League announced on Friday that they would implement a two-week, mid-season break in February from the 2019-20 season onwards.
2018-06-08 11:48:59 Read More

Cut-price Jonny Evans joins Leicester City

Northern Irish international Jonny Evans signed for Premier League side Leicester City from relegated West Bromwich Albion for a reported fee of £3 million ($4 million) a fraction of the price they bid for him last year.
2018-06-08 11:21:58 Read More

We have the calibre to win Champions Trophy: PR Sreejesh

Senior Hockey India stars feel the tournament Men's Hockey Champions Trophy in Breda will be the right platform to test themselves ahead of the World Cup in November-December.
2018-06-08 11:21:13 Read More

Rashid consolidates his position at top of T20I rankings

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan consolidated his position at the top of the ICC T20I Player Rankings after returning with 12 wickets from the just-concluded T20 international series against Bangladesh at Dehradun.
2018-06-08 11:16:53 Read More

Argentina's Lanzini ruled out of World Cup

Argentina midfielder Manuel Lanzini will miss the World Cup after injuring a knee in training.
2018-06-08 11:01:42 Read More

Afghan skipper cautions India ahead of Test debut

Fresh from their 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh in the just-concluded T20 series, an upbeat Afghanistan skipper Asghar Stanikzai cautioned India ahead of the one-off Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from June 14.
2018-06-08 10:37:17 Read More

Short first innings at museum for Virat Kohli's wax statue

A wax effigy of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli required repairs the same day it went on display at Madame Tussauds in Delhi after a rush of star-struck fans swamped the statue, the museum said Friday.
2018-06-08 09:23:37 Read More

Shocked and unable to understand reason behind ban: Amjyot Singh

A day after Amjyot Singh was imposed a one-year ban following by the Basketball Federation of India for 'gross indiscipline', the Indian hoospter has expressed shock over the decision.
2018-06-08 07:06:37 Read More

Sport in 'stone age' on equal pay issues, says Hamilton

Sport and society remain stuck in the "stone age" when it comes to women's rights, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday.
2018-06-08 06:50:54 Read More

Interesting facts to know about Arjun Tendulkar

Almost five years after Sachin Tendulkar played his final match for India, his son, Arjun, has been named in India's Under-19 squad that will tour Sri Lanka in July for two four-day games. Arjun however, has not been named in the one-day squad.
2018-06-08 05:56:15 Read More

Women cricketers get same money as men, at least in a prize

India captain Virat Kohli's phenomenal batting form has fetched him the BCCI's best cricketer award for two seasons, while World Cup stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were chosen for the women's equivalent of the honour, the Board announced.
2018-06-08 04:07:21 Read More

Need to be mentally tough to score in England: Vijay

It was in England four years ago that Vijay showed his mettle in testing conditions, and he believes the trick to excel there is to stay patient and back the skills.
2018-06-08 03:30:08 Read More

Mexico are heading to Russia to win the World Cup: Hernandez

Chicharito is Mexicoâ€™s highest goal scorer with 49 goals from 101 matches, and Russia will mark his third World Cup.
2018-06-08 03:15:58 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: It's a rich man's Cup

Every four years, the World Cup becomes a frenetic market place. With the top-of-the-shelf star enhancing his worth, the â€˜entrantâ€™ is hoping to find a favourable value in the transfer market.
2018-06-08 02:53:50 Read More

Rathore won't relent on sports code

In a move that could escalate tension between the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has ruled out offering any concession as far as the implementation of the Sports Code is concerned.
2018-06-08 02:42:51 Read More

Para swimmer Niranjan sets new Asian mark

Bengaluru para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan set an Asian record in 200m backstroke event at the Para Swimming World Series 2018 in Berlin on Thursday.
2018-06-07 17:41:38 Read More

Nadal completes fightback to reach 11th French Open semis

Rafael Nadal battled back from a set down to beat Diego Schwartzman 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in their rain-interruped French Open quarter-final on Thursday, edging closer to an 11th title in Paris.
2018-06-07 17:35:11 Read More

Halep stops Muguruza to reach third French open final

Top seed Simona Halep reached her third French Open final on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over former champion Garbine Muguruza.
2018-06-07 17:27:40 Read More

Intercontinental Cup: Super Sarpreet steals Chhetri's thunder

Head coach Stephen Constantine's strategy of making seven changes in his starting eleven did not yield the desired result as India suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of New Zealand in their final league match of the Intercontinental Cup.
2018-06-07 17:18:40 Read More

Del Potro has 'nothing to lose' against 'king of clay' Nadal

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro said that he will have "nothing to lose" in his French Open semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal on Friday, after not even knowing whether he would play in the days before the tournament.
2018-06-07 16:54:42 Read More

Stephens routs Keys, sets up French Open final with Halep

Sloane Stephens maintained her perfect record against fellow American Madison Keys as she blazed into the French Open final with a 6-4, 6-4 win on Thursday in a repeat of last year's US Open final.
2018-06-07 16:51:33 Read More

Important milestone in Arjun's cricketing life, says Sachin

The Indian team list will once again have the famous Tendulkar surname back as legendary Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun was included in U-19 side for the two four-day games against Sri Lanka.
2018-06-07 16:22:15 Read More

3rd T20I: Afghanistan whitewash Bangladesh 3-0

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2018-06-07 14:08:22 Read More

England's Steve Rhodes named new Bangladesh coach

Bangladesh on Thursday named former England Test cricketer Steve Rhodes as head coach, ending a long hunt for a successor to Sri Lankan Chandika Hathurusingha.
2018-06-07 14:08:17 Read More

Sports Ministry doubles pension amount for international medallists

An Olympic medallist is now entitled to a pension of Rs 20,000 per month with the Sports Ministry doubling the amount following a revision in is pension policy.
2018-06-07 13:13:34 Read More

Del Potro powers past Cilic to set up Nadal clash

Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro came through a clash of the titans against Marin Cilic to reach his first French Open semi-final for nine years on Thursday, winning a rain-delayed duel 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.
2018-06-07 13:13:05 Read More

Asian Junior Athletics: Jakhar claims hammer gold on Day 1

Indian track and field athletes clinched four medals, including a gold, as they got off their campaign at the 2018 Asian Junior Championships to a strong start on Thursday.
2018-06-07 13:02:29 Read More

Arjun Tendulkar named in India U-19 squad for Sri Lanka tour

Allrounder Arjun Tendulkar has been named in India's U-19 squad for Sri Lanka tour next month.
2018-06-07 12:38:57 Read More

Mithali edges Kohli, becomes first Indian to score 2000 T20I runs

India cricketer Mithali Raj has become the first batter from the country to score 2000 runs in T20I cricket. She achieved the feat during India's Women's T20 Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur.
2018-06-07 11:49:03 Read More

Like home-away format, bring back local curators in Ranji Trophy: Tare

Mumbai captain Aditya Tare feels the BCCI should revert to the traditional home and away concept in Ranji Trophy even when it comes to preparing pitches as it makes the players better-prepared for the higher levels.
2018-06-07 11:45:34 Read More

Injured Ozil to miss Germany's final World Cup warm-up

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil will miss Germany's final warm-up match on Friday with a knee injury, but the attacking midfielder's participation in the World Cup is not in danger, according to the German football federation.
2018-06-07 11:26:23 Read More

Federer hasn't thanked me for beating Nadal, jokes Soderling

Robin Soderling joked on Thursday that he's still waiting for Roger Federer to thank him for becoming the first man to beat Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros which allowed the Swiss to take the 2009 title.
2018-06-07 11:19:38 Read More

FIFA World Cup: 32 teams and their complete squads

FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia will see 32 nations competing for the coveted trophy. Each team has fielded a 23-man squad for the quadrennial event. The tournament starts from June 14 and will continue till July 15.
2018-06-07 11:05:22 Read More

India women beat Sri Lanka to keep final hopes alive

Outclassed in their last game by Bangladesh, India bounced back with an improved all-round show to notch up a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka and keep alive their hopes for a final berth in the Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup on Thursday.
2018-06-07 09:54:54 Read More

Virat Kohli to get cricketer of the year award at BCCI annual gala

To honour one of its finest administrators, the BCCI has rechristened four awards in memory of former board President Jagmohan Dalmiya. The Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy will be presented to the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker respectively in the U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy and to the Best Junior and Senior Cricketer in women's cricket.
2018-06-07 08:33:21 Read More

Title-chasing Hamilton returns to happy hunting ground

Lewis Hamilton returns to his happiest stomping ground this weekend when he seeks to extend his world championship lead with a record-equalling seventh triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix.
2018-06-07 05:32:44 Read More

Hazard hones World Cup form in 3-0 friendly win over Egypt

Eden Hazard scored once and assisted another goal in a 3-0 pre-World Cup friendly win over Egypt on Wednesday that gave worried Belgium fans hope of a promising World Cup campaign.
2018-06-07 05:05:46 Read More

Racing league to hit Indian roads soon

Chennai-based Indian race drivers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel â€“ both only 29 years of age â€“ have joined hands to commence a custom-made sports car racing league in the country that will get under way this year.
2018-06-07 04:53:29 Read More

Don't give Afghanistan turning track for India Test: Rajput

Seeing the way the Afghan spinners, Rashid Khan in particular, have been bowling recently, India have reasons to worry ahead of June 14 when they take on Afghanistan at Bengaluru in the latterâ€™s debut Test.
2018-06-07 04:46:34 Read More

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Tiger Woods to stay on yacht during US Open: Report

Tiger Woods is planning to stay on board his $20 million super-yacht during next week's US Open at Shinnecock Hills, it was reported on Tuesday.
2018-06-07 04:43:47 Read More

Lord's inspires Australia's World Cup 'dream'

The five-match contest, which gets underway across London at The Oval on June 13, will mark the first time Australia have been in international action since March's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
2018-06-07 04:20:31 Read More

FIFA World Cup Flashback: A Cup of sorrow for Brazil

The World Cup returned to Brazil after 54 years, but the home team crashed out following a shambolic 1-7 defeat against Germany in the semifinals.
2018-06-07 04:16:54 Read More

Holder, Dowrich rescue West Indies in Sri Lanka opener

West Indies rode their luck through a challenging first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka to reach 246 for six at stumps at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Wednesday.
2018-06-07 03:38:29 Read More

Mike Hesson quits as New Zealand cricket coach

"This job requires 100 per cent commitment and is all consuming," Mike Hesson said. "I know what's required over the next 12 months but, if I'm honest, I don't feel I have the capacity to give the job what it deserves."
2018-06-07 03:15:07 Read More

Rain cuts short Nadal fightback at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal was locked in a French Open quarter-final tussle with Argentinian Diego Schwartzman when rain ended play on Wednesday.
2018-06-07 03:02:35 Read More

History does not play when you take the field: Kevin de Bruyne

With Manchester City and under Pep Guardiola, De Bruyne won the English title in great style, sparkling in his playmaker role. Will he be allowed to do the same for Belgium at the World Cup?
2018-06-07 03:02:33 Read More

NBA stars snub President Trump again

LeBron, Curry & Durant say they would reject White House invitation on winning title.
2018-06-07 02:39:52 Read More

Amjyot, Palpreet banned for 'gross indiscipline'

The federation revealed that both the playersâ€™ objectionable actions had rendered them unfit to represent the national side and even be a part of the national team.
2018-06-07 02:27:08 Read More

I don't know what I'm going to do, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic, who usually takes his time to meet the press, walked off the court and settled down in an ill-sized side room, refusing to go to the main media conference facility.
2018-06-06 16:55:38 Read More

Rixon to step down as fielding coach due to differences with PCB

Pakistan fielding coach, Steve Rixon has decided to step down after the two T20 internationals against Scotland next week as he is apparently unhappy with the Pakistan Cricket Board.
2018-06-06 16:54:08 Read More

Muguruza says top ranking no longer 'that important'

Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza said on Wednesday that she now gives "less importance" to becoming the world number one ahead of her French Open semi-final with Simona Halep.
2018-06-06 16:23:53 Read More

Sharapova hits back at Serena 'book 100 percent hearsay' claim

Maria Sharapova hit back at Serena Williams's accusations that the Russian's autobiography was "100 percent hearsay", insisting Wednesday that controversial references to her arch-rival are accurate.
2018-06-06 16:12:18 Read More

Top seed Halep enters third Roland Garros semi-final

World number one Simona Halep won a bruising quarter-final battle against Germany's Angelique Kerber 6-7(2) 6-3 6-2 to book a place against Garbine Muguruza in the French Open semis.
2018-06-06 14:35:07 Read More

Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead at Altibox Norway Chess

World Rapid champion Viswanathan Anand came up with an inspired performance to outplay Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France and jump to joint lead on 3.5 points after the end of the seventh round of Altibox Norway Chess tournament here.
2018-06-06 14:27:58 Read More

BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Encouraged by the positive feedback during the last domestic season, the BCCI will continue with neutral curators in the upcoming 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, a move that also scuttled the home state associations' habit of preparing pitches as per their wishes.
2018-06-06 14:12:13 Read More

In Australia, sledging is a good thing: Justin Langer

Australia coach Justin Langer insisted "sledging's a good thing" as the team prepared to face England in their first series since March's dramatic ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
2018-06-06 14:07:41 Read More

Manchester United sign Portuguese defender Dalot from Porto

Manchester United have signed 19-year-old Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot from FC Porto on a five-year deal with an option to extend for a further year, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
2018-06-06 14:04:43 Read More

Muguruza thrashes Sharapova to reach French Open semis

Garbine Muguruza thrashed Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-1 to reach the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday, condemning the Russian to her worst Grand Slam defeat in more than six years.
2018-06-06 13:42:52 Read More

Sachin Siwach in quarters of Kazakh boxing tournament

Former world youth champion Sachin Siwach (49kg) was among the two Indian boxers to enter the quarterfinals, while three others lost their opening-round bouts of the President's Cup Tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan.
2018-06-06 13:30:00 Read More

Cecchinato will 'sign in blood' as fixing scandal dogs Paris fairytale

World number 72 Cecchinato on Tuesday became the first Italian man in 40 years to reach a Grand Slam semi-final with a breathtaking 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 7-6 (13/11) victory over 12-time major winner Novak Djokovic.
2018-06-06 13:25:35 Read More

Why India cancelled its equestrian squad for Asiad 2018

EFI president Ashok Ambre said in a signed statement that the squad was cancelled because â€œNO rider has met the criteria for any of the team or individual events ie in eventing, show jumping and dressage.â€
2018-06-06 13:11:58 Read More

Palestinians hail Argentina and Messi for calling off Jerusalem match

Palestinian soccer officials praised Argentina and its star Lionel Messi on Wednesday for calling off a friendly match against Israel that Israeli officials had planned to move to Jerusalem.
2018-06-06 12:27:43 Read More

Ricky Ponting joins Australian coaching staff for England tour

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has joined the Australian coaching staff for the side's five one-day internationals and one Twenty20 international game against England in June.
2018-06-06 12:20:16 Read More

ISL: Lanzarote, Johnson boost for ATK

Two-time Indian Super League champions ATK, who endured a nightmarish 2017-18 season, on announced the signing of attacking Spanish midfielder Manuel Lanzarote Bruno and English centre back John Johnson.
2018-06-06 11:39:53 Read More

Rashid Khan hopes to end drought in Thailand Open

India's Rashid Khan was hoping to end a four-year title drought as he geared up to compete at the $300,000 Thailand Open, starting on Thursday.
2018-06-06 11:26:17 Read More

Women's Asia Cup T20: Bangladesh shock India by 7 wickets

Bangladesh took full advantage of a complacent India as they recorded a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the Women's Asia Cup T20 competition on Wednesday.
2018-06-06 10:48:46 Read More

When Rohit Sharma wanted to punch Ravindra Jadeja

Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma have revealed an entertaining anecdote during one of their trips together when they went on a jungle safari in South Africa with Ravindra Jadeja.
2018-06-06 10:23:15 Read More

Vijender Singh to fight Lee Markham for third title

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will be gunning for his third professional title when he takes on Briton Lee Markham for the Commonwealth Super Middleweight belt on July 13 in London.
2018-06-06 09:25:57 Read More

Virat Kohli's wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli's wax statue was unveiled at the Madame Tussauds museum in the capital on Wednesday.
2018-06-06 08:55:11 Read More

Djokovic threat to skip Wimbledon logical: Wilander

They may have been the words of a hurting champion too soon after a crushing defeat but if Novak Djokovic does decide to skip Wimbledon it might be wise, according to Mats Wilander.
2018-06-06 05:15:28 Read More

Henderson keen to move on from Champions League blow

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes a quick turnaround from defeat in the Champions League final to representing England at the World Cup can ease the pain of defeat to Real Madrid in Kiev.
2018-06-06 05:05:23 Read More

Stephens to stay 'normal' with friend Keys ahead of Roland Garros clash

US Open champion Sloane Stephens said Tuesday that her relationship with good friend Madison Keys will stay "normal" ahead of their French Open semi-final clash at Roland Garros -- a repeat of last year's Flushing Meadows final.
2018-06-06 04:55:52 Read More

Nadal, Sharapova eye French Open semi-finals

Rafael Nadal sets his sights on a 27th Grand Slam semi-final when he faces Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday while Marin Cilic tackles Juan Martin del Potro in a battle of former US Open champions.
2018-06-06 04:43:46 Read More

Virat Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes: Forbes

Virat Kohli, 29, is not just cricket-crazy India's biggest name but is also one of the most popular athletes in the world, "boasting more Twitter followers (25 million-plus) than all but three active sports stars", Forbes said.
2018-06-06 04:11:11 Read More

Cecchinato 'amazed' after stunning Djokovic in French Open epic

World number 72 Marco Cecchinato said he had "amazed" himself by becoming the first Italian man in 40 years to reach a Grand Slam semi-final with a breathtaking 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 7-6 (13/11) French Open victory over 12-time major winner Novak Djokovic on Tuesday.
2018-06-06 03:55:19 Read More

Novak Djokovic contemplating missing Wimbledon after French Open shock

Novak Djokovic slumped to an epic 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 7-6 (13/11) quarter-final loss to world number 72 Marco Cecchinato, a player who had never won a match at the majors before this year's Roland Garros.
2018-06-06 03:49:13 Read More

Toni Kroos exclusive: 'Spain and Brazil are the most talented sides'

With a hat-trick of Champions League titles won at Real Madrid, the German midfield general reaches Russia with great confidence.
2018-06-06 03:38:45 Read More

FIFA World Cup 2018: Video Assistant Referee, a piece-by-piece breakdown

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR technology) was introduced to make refereeing decisions error-free. Yet, it is not as simple as its name goes due to the limited-trials and has this invited polarising opinions.
2018-06-06 03:20:32 Read More

Argentina-Israel friendly called off: Israel embassy

The World Cup warm-up match had been scheduled to take place on Saturday. But its status had been placed in doubt earlier, following protests by Palestinian football authorities who had urged Messi not to take part.
2018-06-06 03:19:40 Read More

Turkey hold Russia in last World Cup warm-up match

Russia extended their winless streak to seven matches with a 1-1 home draw against Turkey on Tuesday in their last warm-up game just nine days before the World Cup kick-off.
2018-06-06 03:13:07 Read More

"Send us to Asian Games," Constantine tells government

Constantine has appealed to the government to send a team for the Asian Games which will be held in Jakarta from August to September.
2018-06-06 02:54:20 Read More

Cricket is my language: Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Young Afghan spinner Mujeeb is enjoying limelight, and a fruitful debut IPL season with King XI Punjab is likely to bring lucrative contracts from T20 leagues across the world.
2018-06-06 02:32:46 Read More

Sports Authority axes coach, official for sexual harassment

The dismissed coach was from SAI's Tamil Nadu centre. About 15 junior athletes had sent a complaint in broken English to the SAI headquarters, alleging that the coach was seeking sexual favours from them. He had allegedly told the girls that a refusal would mean the end of their careers.
2018-06-05 21:28:43 Read More

2nd T20I: Rampaging Rashid takes Afghanistan to series sealing win

Rashid Khan on Tuesday produced another magical spell of spin bowling as Afghanistan wrapped up a six-wicket win over Bangladesh to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series.
2018-06-05 18:09:11 Read More

World No. 72 Cecchinato shocks Djokovic to reach French Open semis

World number 72 Marco Cecchinato became the first Italian man in 40 years to reach a Grand Slam semi-final on Tuesday with a breathtaking 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 7-6 (13/11) epic victory over 12-time major winner Novak Djokovic.
2018-06-05 17:43:26 Read More

Thiem routs Zverev to reach third straight French Open semis

Dominic Thiem reached his third successive French Open semi-final on Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 demolition of a hobbled and exhausted Alexander Zverev.
2018-06-05 17:35:18 Read More

French Open: Keys powers past Putintseva to enter semis

American 13th seed Madison Keys proved too strong for Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva on Tuesday as she reached the French Open semi-finals for the first time.
2018-06-05 17:29:59 Read More

Real Madrid to get 50 million euros without kicking a ball

European champions Real Madrid will get around 50 million euros ($58 million) without kicking a ball in the Champions League next season as a new revenue distribution system comes into effect.
2018-06-05 16:57:44 Read More

Stephens cruises past Kasatkina to reach French Open semis

Sloane Stephens set up a French Open semi-final showdown against fellow-American Madison Keys after comfortably overcoming wily Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 6-1 on Tuesday.
2018-06-05 16:13:49 Read More

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Manchester United agree deal to sign Brazil midfielder Fred

Manchester United announced on Tuesday they have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian international midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk as Jose Mourinho seeks to topple reigning Premier League Champions Manchester City.
2018-06-05 15:43:31 Read More

Arsenal sign Swiss captain Lichtsteiner from Juventus

Arsenal announced the capture of Swiss international defender Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus on Tuesday -- new manager Unai Emery's first signing for the Premier League club.
2018-06-05 14:43:06 Read More

Iran announce World Cup squad without Gholizadeh

Iran has announced its final 23-man line-up for the 2018 World Cup as it arrives in Russia with arguably its most accomplished squad ever and the wind in its sails after an unbeaten run through qualifiers.
2018-06-05 14:27:27 Read More

Buffon gets three-match ban for comments about referee

UEFA has banned goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for three matches for comments he made about the referee after Juventus lost in the Champions League quarter-finals last season, European soccer's governing body said on Tuesday.
2018-06-05 14:15:31 Read More

Bhubaneswar gears up to host Hockey Men's World Cup

Preparations are in full swing ahead of the much anticipated Hockey Men's World Cup, to be played from November 28 to 16 December at the iconic Kalinga Stadium.
2018-06-05 14:10:31 Read More

Harjeet Singh chasing another dream

On December 19, 2016, the image of a young captain asleep with the junior men's hockey World Cup trophy in his embrace touched the nation. Harjeet Singh is now 22 and he carries a new, bigger, shinier dream.
2018-06-05 13:54:42 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Guide to the 12 stadiums across Russia

Russia's World Cup is spread across 12 stadiums in 11 host cities. They range from St. Petersburg, which is so far north that the sun doesn't set on some summer days, to Sochi and its subtropical climate on the Black Sea coast.
2018-06-05 13:33:16 Read More

Poland's team doctor doubts Glik will go to the World Cup

The shoulder injury suffered by Poland's Kamil Glik will most likely exclude the defender from the squad for the World Cup in Russia as it would take at least six weeks until he is ready to restart training, Poland's team doctor said on Tuesday.
2018-06-05 13:23:51 Read More

Belgian police detain 13 in tennis match-fixing probe

Belgian police on Tuesday held 13 people as part of a major international investigation into match-fixing in tennis, barely a month after a report warned of a "tsunami" of corruption in the lower levels of the sport.
2018-06-05 13:19:54 Read More

CoA smells BCCI conspiracy to undermine its decisions

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) are not enamoured by the defiance of the BCCI office-bearers, who are keen on going ahead with the special general meeting (SGM) in the capital on June 22.
2018-06-05 13:03:36 Read More

Blasts keep happening, we need to focus on cricket: Zadran

The bullets and blasts narrative that is associated with sportspersons from war-ravaged countries doesn't sit well with Afghanistan speedster Shapoor Zadran, who wants the stereotypical perception to change.
2018-06-05 12:39:19 Read More

Murray 'closer' to return, targets Wimbledon

Andy Murray says he "getting closer" to playing again following a frustratingly long injury lay-off and hopes to be fit enough to target a third Wimbledon title.
2018-06-05 12:25:36 Read More

Rathore, Tendulkar lead accolades for Chhetri

The Indian sporting fraternity, led by sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, on Tuesday hailed the national football team skipper Sunil Chhetri for his "super achievement" of playing 100 matches for the country.
2018-06-05 12:15:54 Read More

Pedrosa to leave Honda MotoGP team at end of season

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will have a new team mate next year after Honda announced on Tuesday that Dani Pedrosa was leaving at the end of the season.
2018-06-05 11:19:07 Read More

Shubhankar Sharma qualifies for US Open

A thrilled Shubhankar Sharma said, "It was a great day for me. It was a long one with 36 holes but I am glad I played the Brookside in the morning as it is tougher with smaller greens. I grinded it out for a 69."
2018-06-05 07:06:19 Read More

We've done enough to merit good turnout: Constantine

As the discussion turned to crowd at the post-match press conference, Constantine said, "Look, I have said it before and I don't feel that we should be begging people to come and watch the national team."
2018-06-05 06:40:41 Read More

Serena faces Wimbledon fight as Paris party falls flat

Serena Williams admits her dream of an eighth Wimbledon title could either be saved or shattered in a Paris doctor's office this week.
2018-06-05 05:18:52 Read More

Djokovic, Zverev eye semi-finals, US hope for double

Novak Djokovic can reach a 32nd Grand Slam semi-final on Tuesday when the 12-time major winner faces unseeded Italian Marco Cecchinato in the last-eight of the French Open.
2018-06-05 05:09:05 Read More

Mastercard ends meals-for-goals campaign with Neymar, Messi

Mastercard on Monday said it was changing a campaign in which thousands of free meals were to be given to the needy every time football superstars Neymar and Messi scored goals.
2018-06-05 04:52:27 Read More

What happened between Sunil Chhetri's 1st and 100th match?

Do you know what all has transpired since the day Chhetri made his international debut - June 12, 2005 versus Pakistan in Quetta - until June 4, 2018 when he played his 100th match?
2018-06-05 04:24:42 Read More

Kohli has to adapt if he wants to succeed in England: Glenn McGrath

McGrath spoke about Indiaâ€™s upcoming Test series against England, how skipper Virat Kohli will fare in English conditions, the Australian ball-tampering scandal and more.
2018-06-05 04:09:27 Read More

Karius suffered concussion in Champions League final: Doctors

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius suffered a concussion shortly before the blunders which gifted Real Madrid their Champions League final crown last month, two Boston doctors who examined the shotstopper revealed on Monday.
2018-06-05 03:59:20 Read More

With this kind of support we will give our lives on the pitch: Chhetri

By his own admission, India football skipper Sunil Chhetri did not envisage the kind of support he garnered for the Indian football team after he sent out a video with a heartfelt plea to fill the stadium when his team plays.
2018-06-05 03:37:20 Read More

FIFA World Cup Flashback: Zizou loses his head, France the Cup

Zidane's final match left an indelible blot on Franceâ€™s most decorated footballerâ€™s career as he headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the 110th minute of the match.
2018-06-05 03:33:10 Read More

Ake strike gives Dutch 1-1 draw against 10-man Italy

Nathan Ake headed in a late equaliser as the Netherlands held 10-man Italy 1-1 in Monday's international friendly in Turin between two heavyweights who failed to qualify for the World Cup.
2018-06-05 03:27:47 Read More

Jos Buttler's crude bat message could land him in trouble

Jos Buttler produced a man-of-the-match innings of 80 not out as England beat Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs inside three days at Headingley on Sunday to win the second Test and so end the two-match series all-square at 1-1.
2018-06-05 03:19:33 Read More

My players have my trust, on and off the field: Deschamps

Deschamps, the long-established coach of France, speaks as his slight shoulders falls the responsibility of delivering success with an exciting team â€” excluding Karim Benzema again â€” in Russia.
2018-06-05 02:58:47 Read More

Steve Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Along with David Warner, Steve Smith was banned from all international and domestic cricket for a year while opening batsman Cameron Bancroft was exiled for nine months for their part in attempting to alter the ball during the third Test in March.
2018-06-05 02:55:18 Read More

I like to think of myself as a finger spinner: Rashid Khan

Like his craft with the ball, Rashid's character is fascinating, and one is tempted to delve deeper into the mind of Afghanistanâ€™s first cricketing global superstar.
2018-06-05 02:37:37 Read More

Gopichand training Saina, Sindhu at separate venues

There canâ€™t be two swords in a sheath, goes the saying. Thatâ€™s quite the issue confronting National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand as he grapples with the task of training Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu at different venues.
2018-06-05 00:54:16 Read More

Liquor to be served for select guests in 2018 Hockey World Cup

Liquor would be served at the Kalinga Stadium for select guests during this year's Hockey World Cup, to be held in Bhubaneswar from November 28 to December 16, a move that raised a few eyebrows.
2018-06-04 17:08:47 Read More

Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri brace helps India beat Kenya 3-0

In his 100th international match, Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to lead India to a 3-0 win over Kenya in India's second match of the Intercontinental Cup at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai on Monday.
2018-06-04 17:01:23 Read More

In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli: McGrath

Virat Kohli is a far more experienced player than what he was during his nightmarish tour of England in 2014 but Aussie great Glenn McGrath cautioned that an in-form Jimmy Anderson could make things tougher for the Indian captain this time too.
2018-06-04 17:00:41 Read More

Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with injury

Serena Williams' serve didn't stick. The 36-year-old, owner of the most reliable delivery in women's tennis, pulled out of her heavyweight clash against Maria Sharapova an hour before their French Open meeting, citing a pectoral muscle injury.
2018-06-04 16:48:31 Read More

Maximum city showers maximum love on Sunil Chhetri

Bhaichung Bhutia and IM Vijayan were there, the fans too were there, and the magnet that drew them all into the Mumbai Football Arena for India's Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya was Sunil Chhetri.
2018-06-04 15:34:52 Read More

Murray still eyeing grass-court return, says mother Judy

Andy Murray is still targeting the grass-court season for his comeback after stepping up his rehabilitation following a long injury lay-off, according to his mother Judy.
2018-06-04 14:24:36 Read More

Nadal brushes aside Marterer to ease into quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal moved a step closer to an incredible 11th French Open title on Monday by seeing off German Maximilian Marterer in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals.
2018-06-04 14:12:40 Read More

Altibox Norway chess: Viswanathan Anand settles for another draw

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive win continued as he was held to yet another draw by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the sixth round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament.
2018-06-04 13:19:33 Read More

France confirm unchanged FIFA World Cup squad

France formally submitted their 23-man squad for the World Cup on Monday, making no changes from the group named in mid-May. None of the original 23 have been replaced by anyone on Didier Deschamps' stand by list.
2018-06-04 13:05:16 Read More

In 'test of patience', Rashid Khan wary of 'panic' attack

The crown prince of cricket's slam-bang version, Afghanistan star Rashid Khan says he is prepared for the "test of patience" that awaits him in the country's five-day debut against India, where all he wants is to keep the jangling nerves at bay.
2018-06-04 12:46:18 Read More

Australia's Cahill defiant as fourth World Cup looms

Australia's ageing talisman Tim Cahill has endured a rocky road to his fourth World Cup but insists "given the chance, I'll always produce when it counts".
2018-06-04 12:15:17 Read More

Australia's Cahill defiant as fourth World Cup looms

Australia's ageing talisman Tim Cahill has endured a rocky road to his fourth World Cup but insists "given the chance, I'll always produce when it counts".
2018-06-04 12:15:17 Read More

Mohamed Salah included in final Egypt World Cup squad

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was included Monday in Egypt's 2018 World Cup squad despite still underdoing treatment for a shoulder injury he suffered in the Champions League final, the Egyptian Football Association said.
2018-06-04 12:11:06 Read More

Umtiti's new Barcelona contract has $586 million euro buyout

The contract extension to 2023 that France defender Samuel Umtiti signed with Barcelona on Monday contains 500m euro ($586m) buyout clause said club president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
2018-06-04 11:39:48 Read More

After Sunil Chhetri's plea, tickets sold out for India-Kenya clash

Hot on the heels of skipper Sunil Chhetri's emotional plea seeking support from fans, tickets for India's second Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya were sold out.
2018-06-04 11:21:47 Read More

Kasatkina stuns Wozniacki to reach first Slam quarter-final

Russian 14th seed Daria Kasatkina stunned world number two and Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at Roland Garros on Monday.
2018-06-04 11:10:13 Read More

Halep races into third French Open quarter-final

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2018-06-04 10:32:25 Read More

Belgium keep injured Kompany in World Cup squad

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has given Vincent Kompany two weeks to recover from a groin injury in time for the World Cup, retaining the Manchester City captain in his squad but putting Laurent Ciman on standby for the tournament in Russia.
2018-06-04 10:19:55 Read More

Sane misses out, Neuer makes Germany World Cup squad

Attacking midfielder Leroy Sane was a surprise omission from Joachim Loew's final Germany squad for the World Cup finals on Monday as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was named among the 23 players heading to Russia for the defending champions.
2018-06-04 10:15:44 Read More

Leander returns, Yuki exempted for Asian Games

The six-member men's squad has three singles specialists - Ramkumar Ramanathan, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Sumit Nagal - and three doubles specialists - Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan.
2018-06-04 09:21:50 Read More

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Asia Cup: Indian women claim second successive win

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a solid all-round performance as the Indian women's cricket team defeated Thailand by 66 runs in the Asia Cup T20 tournament on Monday.
2018-06-04 07:46:33 Read More

Neymar thrilled to be back, at '80 percent'

Brazil star Neymar said he was "very happy" to have made a goal-scoring comeback in a 2-0 friendly victory over Croatia on Sunday, but insisted he was only firing at "80 percent".
2018-06-04 05:25:42 Read More

Root warns rout of Pakistan can't 'paper over cracks'

Joe Root has insisted a dominant win against Pakistan must not be allowed to "paper over the cracks" when it comes to England's form in Test cricket.
2018-06-04 05:18:49 Read More

Sarfraz proud of England draw despite Headingley hammering

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed insisted he was proud of his youthful side even after an innings and 55-run defeat at Headingley denied them a Test-series victory in England.
2018-06-04 03:47:59 Read More

Ariya survives rollercoaster round to win US Women's Open

Ariya Jutanugarn survived a back-nine meltdown to win the 73rd US Women's Open on Sunday and claim her second career major title in a playoff.
2018-06-04 03:42:43 Read More

DeChambeau birdies second extra hole to win Memorial

Bryson DeChambeau birdied the second extra hole to beat South Korea's An Byeong-hun and capture the biggest title of his career on Sunday at the Memorial.
2018-06-04 03:38:16 Read More

20 years on, Leander's defeat of Sampras still tingles

20 years on, Leander's defeat of Sampras still tingles
2018-06-04 03:35:47 Read More

Steve Smith, David Warner set for Global T20 Canada

Disgraced Australia stars Steve Smith and David Warner, both banned from top-flight international cricket for 12 months, were drafted Sunday for the Global T20 Canada event starting June 28.
2018-06-04 03:29:49 Read More

Penalty shootout: Footballâ€™s great leveller

Football is a team game, yet why are penalties, or tiebreakers, all about the individuals? To understand the curse of a tiebreaker in football, try reaching out to Roberto Baggio or even David Trezeguet.
2018-06-04 03:28:57 Read More

Managing Mustafizur is Walshâ€™s main concern

Mustafizur's repeated injuries In IPL frustrates Bangla coach as sustaining pace bowlers becoming a problem In world cricket
2018-06-04 02:58:34 Read More

Sunil Chhetri: The humble centurion

Set to become only the second Indian footballer after Bhaichung Bhutia (104 caps) to play 100 matches for the national team, Chhetri was clearly emotional as he reflected on his international career which began against Pakistan nearly an exact 13 years ago
2018-06-04 02:50:51 Read More

Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan to comfortable win

Two of Afghanistanâ€™s most potent weaponsâ€”Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahmanâ€”sliced through Bangladesh top order to mark a memorable start to their first ever â€˜homeâ€™ series here on Sunday night as the city celebrated its maiden international cricket game at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium.
2018-06-04 02:39:55 Read More

Djokovic eases into record 12th French Open quarter-final

Novak Djokovic reached a record 12th French Open quarter-final on Sunday with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Spain's Fernando Verdasco. Djokovic, the 2016 champion and 12-time Grand Slam title winner, has now also reached 40 quarter-finals at the majors.
2018-06-03 17:37:18 Read More

French Open: Serena, Sharapova renew rivalry in Paris

Sweep the catfight into the alley, it's cheap. She said, she wrote. No, wait, she said! The tennis, however, in this crackling French Open fourth-round match-up â€“ Maria Sharapova versus Serena Williams â€“ will be titanic.
2018-06-03 17:27:49 Read More

Comeback king Zverev reaches first Slam quarter-final

German second seed Alexander Zverev claimed his third successive comeback win at the French Open to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday, edging Russian Karen Khachanov in five sets.
2018-06-03 17:27:39 Read More

Neymar returns in scoring style as Brazil beat Croatia

Neymar scored on his return to action after three months out through injury as Brazil warmed up for the World Cup with a 2-0 friendly win over Croatia at Anfield on Sunday.
2018-06-03 16:37:18 Read More

England hammer Pakistan to win second Test and square series

England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs to win the second Test at Headingley on Sunday. Victory, completed inside three days, saw England level the two-match series at 1-1 after Pakistan won the first Test at Lord's by nine wickets.
2018-06-03 15:53:20 Read More

Paes set for Asian Games return, Yuki may miss it for US Open

Leander Paes will have the opportunity to add to his Asian Games medal tally as he is set to be included in the Indian team for the upcoming Games even as the country's top singles player Yuki Bhambri will prefer competing in the US Open if he makes the cut.
2018-06-03 14:39:26 Read More

When Chhetri ran towards Pakistan fans to celebrate a goal

India skipper Sunil Chhetri on Sunday recalled his first international match when excitement got the better of him and he ended up running in the direction of Pakistan fans to celebrate his goal.
2018-06-03 14:12:57 Read More

Sehwag gave full freedom to express ourselves in IPL: KL Rahul

Kings XI Punjab opener KL Rahul praised the Indian Premier League (IPL) side's mentor Virender Sehwag, saying the former India star gave every player freedom to express themselves which helped to improve their game.
2018-06-03 10:40:07 Read More

Women's Asia Cup: Mithali 97*, Malaysia 27

As many as six Malaysia batters fell for a duck as India bundled them out for just 27 to register a resounding 142-run victory in their opening Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup match on Sunday.
2018-06-03 07:28:44 Read More

Improving Djokovic does not look far from his best: Becker

It has been two years since Novak Djokovic last won a Grand Slam title. A combination of injuries and loss of form has resulted in the former world no. 1 entering the French Open at his lowest seeding since 2006.
2018-06-03 05:43:48 Read More

Chance for Karthik to once again prove his Test credentials

Karthik gets ready to make a comeback in the white flannels more than eight years after playing his last Test in January 2010 against Bangladesh, an opportunity to make a real impression beckons.
2018-06-03 05:40:14 Read More

'100 percent hearsay': Serena slams Sharapova book ahead of French Open clash

Serena Williams turned up the heat ahead of her French Open clash with bitter rival Maria Sharapova, saying the claims about her in the Russian's book were "hearsay" and not "necessarily true".
2018-06-03 05:30:50 Read More

In overseas conditions, attitude matters more: Rahane

Gearing up to lead Team India in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Ajinkya Rahane has a lot on his mind. Thereâ€™s the immediate task of captaincy on hand and then the upcoming tour of England that remains Indiaâ€™s second big overseas challenge this year.
2018-06-03 04:10:09 Read More

Serena roars on to set up Sharapova blockbuster

There was no messing around for Serena Williams on Saturday as she took only 75 minutes to knock out German 11th seed Julia Goerges 6-3 6-4 at the French Open and set up a heavyweight fourth-round showdown with Maria Sharapova.
2018-06-03 03:24:03 Read More

DDCA will show the way to get around cooling-off period: Bedi

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) may well become the first state association to conduct elections after implementing the Lodha Committee guidelines.
2018-06-03 03:22:12 Read More

England show World Cup promise in home victory over Nigeria

England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday that provided some clues as to how coach Gareth Southgate will line up his still experimental side when the World Cup gets underway in two weeks' time.
2018-06-03 03:20:50 Read More

Del Potro powers on with menacing display

Juan Martin del Potro fired a menacing warning to those already writing Rafael Nadal's name on the French Open trophy with a bludgeoning 7-5 6-4 6-1 third-round defeat of Spanish claycourter Albert Ramos-Vinolas on Saturday.
2018-06-03 03:16:52 Read More

'Make coaches, managers responsible for athletes' actions'

To avoid a repeat of the â€˜no-needle policyâ€™ violation at multi-sport events like the CWG and Asiad, the national sports federations (NSFs) should educate the athletes about the organising committeeâ€™s (OC) rules and regulations before their departure for the Games.
2018-06-03 03:12:18 Read More

Manipur CM writes to Rathore to intervene in Sanjita doping controversy

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today sought the intervention of Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore in the doping controversy involving Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sanjit Chanu while also suggesting that there could be an error in the identification of the sample of the Manipuri weightlifter.
2018-06-03 03:12:13 Read More

Flashback: Poor refereeing mars 2002 FIFA World Cup

The 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan was a major turning point in football history. It was the first World Cup hosted outside Europe or the Americas, and also the first one hosted jointly by two countries.
2018-06-03 02:47:35 Read More

Brazil have come a long way since that Germany game: Neymar

Four after a humiliating defeat to Germany resulted in Brazil being ousted from the FIFA World Cup in their own country, their star footballer Neymar believes the team has the quality to win the prestigious trophy.
2018-06-03 02:27:07 Read More

I missed Olympic gold in London, itâ€™s all I want now: Sushil

Sushil Kumar will consider calling it a day only after winning the elusive gold medal at the Olympics, with Tokyo in 2020 being his swansong.
2018-06-02 18:59:38 Read More

An untested venue to host Afghanistan's first home series

A kilometer ahead of the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here, away from the jostling vehicles in the main town, a billboard has Rashid Khan in his Afghanistan colours and reads to the public: "You are in Dehradun."
2018-06-02 17:09:11 Read More

Abuse us, criticise us but please get involved: Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri, one of the greatest footballers that India has produced, on Saturday made an impassioned plea to all the fans of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo -- "abuse us, criticise us but please come to watch the Indian national team play."
2018-06-02 15:57:26 Read More

Bopanna and Roger-Vasselin reach French Open quarters

Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin shocked top seeded Marcelo Melo and Lukasz Kubot in straight sets to reach the men's doubles quarterfinals of the French Open, here on Saturday.
2018-06-02 15:31:32 Read More

French Open: Deja vu as Nadal crushes his friend Gasquet

When claycourt machine Rafa Nadal faces his old friend Richard Gasquet the 10-time Roland Garros champion gets a free ride and that was again the case as he bulldozed past the local favourite 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the French Open last 16 on Saturday.
2018-06-02 15:16:47 Read More

CoA trying to keep lid on opaque decisions, accuses BCCI secretary

Taking strong exception to CoA's decision to stall BCCI's SGM on June 22, acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary has accused Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji of "trying to prevent the General Body from discussing the decisions taken opaquely and without any authority".
2018-06-02 14:27:19 Read More

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi back on pole at Italian GP

Italian motorcycling star Valentino Rossi snatched his first pole position in over a year and a half with a new track record at the Italian MotoGP on Saturday.
2018-06-02 13:58:28 Read More

Former England captain Vaughan steps up attack on Broad

Former England captain Michael Vaughan stepped up his spat with paceman Stuart Broad on Saturday as rain prevented any play on the second morning of the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
2018-06-02 13:24:51 Read More

Shakib Al Hasan backs Afghanistan to do well in Tests

In less than two weeks, Afghanistan will experience what Bangladesh felt 18 years ago when they played a Test for the first time.
2018-06-02 13:24:08 Read More

Sanjana, Forthsky emerge MVPs in BWB Asia camp

Bengaluruâ€™s Sanjana Ramesh and Rence Forthsky of Philippines emerged as the Most Valuable Players (MVP) of the four-day Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia camp which concluded here at the NBA Academy India in Greater Noida on Saturday.
2018-06-02 12:49:10 Read More

Sharapova thrashes Pliskova to set up potential Serena clash

Maria Sharapova set up a potential last-16 clash with Serena Williams by crushing sixth seed Karolina Pliskova 6-2, 6-1 in the French Open third round on Saturday.
2018-06-02 12:45:11 Read More

French Open: Sharapova destroys Pliskova to enter fourth round

Maria Sharapova set up a potential last-16 clash with Serena Williams by crushing sixth seed Karolina Pliskova 6-2, 6-1 in the French Open third round on Saturday.
2018-06-02 12:45:11 Read More

India to submit EOI for '30 Asiad and '32 Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Saturday announced its grand plans to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Mumbai along with 2030 Asian Games and the 2032 Olympic Games in New Delhi.
2018-06-02 12:39:04 Read More

Asian Games: IOA planning 900-member contingent

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is planning a jumbo 900-member contingent from the provisional list of 2370 for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia from August 18-September 2.
2018-06-02 12:32:01 Read More

Don't think I'm an inspiration to international players yet: Chhetri

Even though Chinese Taipei coach Gary White feels that the young players in his team will look up to Sunil Chhetri someday, the star India striker asserted that he has to improve a lot before he can attain the stature where international footballers will aim to emulate him.
2018-06-02 12:09:16 Read More

Kvitova knocked out of French Open by Kontaveit

Petra Kvitova's hot streak on clay ended in disappointing fashion as the Czech lost 6-7(6), 6-7(4) to Anett Kontaveit in a delayed French Open third round match on Saturday.
2018-06-02 11:51:44 Read More

Kvitova knocked out of French Open by Kontaveit

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Rain delay frustrates England in second Test

Rain delayed the scheduled 11:00am local time (1000 GMT start) of the second day's play in the second Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Saturday.
2018-06-02 10:54:30 Read More

French Open: Muguruza demolishes Stosur to reach last 16

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza stormed into the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-0, 6-2 demolition of Australia's former runner-up Samantha Stosur on Saturday.
2018-06-02 10:36:18 Read More

Karthik to replace injured Saha for Afghanistan Test

Wriddhiman Saha will miss the historic one-off Afghanistan Test after failing to recover from a thumb injury he sustained during the second qualifier of Indian Premier League 2018.
2018-06-02 09:04:16 Read More

With one eye on India Test, Afghans face Bangladesh in three T20s

Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series starting here tomorrow, dividing their focus ahead of the historic Test debut against India in two weeks' time.
2018-06-02 06:47:32 Read More

Lahiri misses putts but makes cut; Shubhankar exits from Memorial golf

Ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri overcame bad putting to compile a three-under 69 that allowed him to make the weekend cut comfortably at the Memorial Tournament here.
2018-06-02 06:34:49 Read More

Nadal faces old friend Gasquet on familiar French territory

World number one Rafa Nadal faces local hope Richard Gasquet in the third round of the French Open on Saturday in a clash between two long-time friends.
2018-06-02 06:21:03 Read More

FIFA World Cup: Diego Maradona - Footballâ€™s Lucifer

That Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer is not something one knows the way we get to know that the world is round. One knows that Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer because we see him being just that.
2018-06-02 03:37:09 Read More

FIFA World Cup: The enduring charm of Pele

Born with the curse of being poor and dark-skinned left him disadvantaged from the first whistle. Undaunted still, he went on to bulldoze the odds and defenders and social stigma and barriers of the nation states with skill, guile, determination, panache and an overwhelming smile.
2018-06-02 03:31:00 Read More

India cruise on Chhetriâ€™s hat-trick, blank Chinese Taipei 5-0

If India were looking for 90 minutes of football, then they got it. But if they were looking to test their ability to break open the rival defence, then they did not have much to do as Chinese Taipei hardly presented any resistance.
2018-06-02 03:21:56 Read More

Former players back Karthik as Sahaâ€™s replacement

With a big question mark hanging over injured Wriddhiman Sahaâ€™s availability, the national selection committee appears to be in no hurry to name a replacement or a backup wicketkeeper for the one-off Test against Afghanistan to be played in Bengaluru later this month.
2018-06-02 03:07:48 Read More

â€˜Goonga Pehelwanâ€™ Virender Singh axed, wrestlers revolt

Legendary deaf and mute wrestler Virender Singh, famously known as â€˜Goonga Pehelwanâ€™, has been punished for speaking out against the alleged â€œirregularitiesâ€ committed by the national federation â€“ All India Sports Council of the Deaf (AISCD).
2018-06-02 02:54:16 Read More

BCCI calls SGM but COA shows the red flag

The BCCI members are all set to raise â€˜serious concernsâ€™ over the manner in which the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has â€˜denigratedâ€™ Indiaâ€™s stand at the International Cricket Council
2018-06-02 02:43:26 Read More

Police to question actor Arbaaz Khan in IPL betting scam

Arbaaz's name came up during the interrogation of notorious bookie Sonu Jalan, who was arrested on May 29. Police say they have evidence to prove that Arbaaz and Jalan are more than â€œjust friendsâ€
2018-06-01 20:37:21 Read More

2nd Test: England 106/2 in reply to Pakistan's 174 on Day 1

England were 106 for two in reply to Pakistan's first innings 174, a deficit of 68 runs, at the close of the first day of the second Test at Headingley on Friday.
2018-06-01 18:08:06 Read More

Juggling between formats, Afghans tested before the Test

Afghanistan cricket is perhaps in its most propitious month. In the next fortnight they will have Test cricketers of their own. The mood may well be palpable but they are left to deal with a lot more than any new inductees to the highest level of cricket.
2018-06-01 17:57:06 Read More

I don't want to limit myself, says Serena Williams

Whatever the questions surrounding Serena Williams' fashion or functional choice, fitness or form, it's safe to say that the fight in the 23-time major winner is very much alive.
2018-06-01 17:24:58 Read More

India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in Intercontinental Cup opener

Captain Sunil Chhetri led from the front with a hat-trick as hosts India flexed their muscles and outplayed Chinese Taipei 5-0 to begin their campaign on a rousing note in the four-nation Intercontinental Cup on Friday.
2018-06-01 17:08:22 Read More

Karthik in line to replace Saha for Afghanistan Test

Dinesh Karthik is likely to get a shot at Test redemption - as a replacement for the injured wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha - for the one-off historic encounter against Afghanistan in Bengaluru from June 14.
2018-06-01 16:52:54 Read More

Karthik in line to replace Saha for Afghanistan Test

Rashid Khan's 19-year-old body has 30-year-old mind: Simmons

His lack of experience will not stand in Rashid Khan's road to success in the longest format as he has a "30-year-old mind in a 19-year-old body", feels Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons.
2018-06-01 16:33:53 Read More

Day of defeats for India at French Open

In an extremely disappointing day for India at the French Open, Yuki Bhambri, Divij Sharan and Rohan Bopanna bowed out of different events on an all-defeat day for the country at the clay court Grand Slam.
2018-06-01 15:58:41 Read More

President gives nod for first sports university in Manipur

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the Union Cabinet's approval on an ordinance to set up the country's first national sports university in Manipur.
2018-06-01 15:14:30 Read More

Djokovic battles into French Open last 16

Former champion Novak Djokovic claimed a hard fought 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory over a grieving Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday to book his spot in the French Open fourth round.
2018-06-01 15:01:13 Read More

2nd Test, Day 1: Pakistan 174 all out against England

Pakistan slumped to 174 all out after winning the toss on the first day of the second Test against England at Headingley on Friday.
2018-06-01 14:52:28 Read More

Svitolina falls short again at French Open

Elina Svitolina's French Open breakthrough was again put on hold on Friday when the Ukrainian fourth seed was knocked out 6-3 7-5 in the third round by Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu.
2018-06-01 13:55:22 Read More

French Open: Nishikori brushes aside Simon to reach last 16

Japan's Kei Nishikori made short work of home hope Gilles Simon as he cruised into the French Open fourth round for the fifth time on Friday.
2018-06-01 13:48:08 Read More

Loew to decide Neuer's World Cup fate on Sunday

Joachim Loew has said he will only decide on Sunday whether to take Germany's captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to the World Cup after eight months sidelined by injury.
2018-06-01 13:30:09 Read More

Zverev saves match point in another French Open scare

German second seed Alexander Zverev saved a match point and survived a second successive French Open scare on Friday, coming back to defeat Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 to reach the fourth round for the first time.
2018-06-01 13:24:15 Read More

Pochettino leads race to replace Zidane at Real

The race to succeed Zinedine Zidane is on following the Frenchman's shock resignation from Real Madrid on Thursday, only days after steering the Spanish giants to a third successive Champions League trophy.
2018-06-01 12:39:14 Read More

How Lopetegui turned Spain's sadness to excitement

Spain ruled global football for four years then fell from grace with inconsistent performances at the last two major tournaments, but coach Julen Lopetegui says his new-look side are ready to carve out their own place in history at the World Cup in Russia.
2018-06-01 12:31:12 Read More

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Vinod Rai-led CoA issues notice to stop BCCI SGM

The tug of war between the BCCI office bearers and the CoA on Friday took an ugly turn after the Vinod Rai-led committee issued a directive to stop the June 22 Special General Meeting of the affiliated units, to the dismay of the Board's senior officials.
2018-06-01 12:13:58 Read More

Dimitrov dumped out of French Open by Verdasco

Fourth seed Grigor Dimitrov was knocked out of the French Open in the third round by Fernando Verdasco on Friday, with the Spaniard winning 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, 6-4.
2018-06-01 12:02:54 Read More

High jumper Tejaswin pulls out of Asian Games

In a blow to India's medal hopes in the Asian Games, national record holder high jumper Tejaswin Shankar has pulled out of the multi-sporting event, citing "tightness" on his neck.
2018-06-01 10:44:02 Read More

IPL betting: Actor Arbaaz Khan summoned by Thane police

Hindi film actor, director and producer Arbaaz Khan has reportedly been summoned by the Thane police for questioning in regards to a betting probe into the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to a TV report.
2018-06-01 10:16:23 Read More

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2018-06-01 09:45:56 Read More

Roving commentator? Social media isn't impressed

A charity Twenty20 International match between West Indies and World XI at the Lord's on Thursday has sent the social media into an overdrive as several users have questioned its international status. While such games attract significant attention owing to the cause behind their organisation, Thursday's T20I would be remembered for one unique innovation â€“ a roving commentator.
2018-06-01 08:53:30 Read More

I am innocent, will challenge suspension: Sanjita Chanu

"I am innocent, I have not taken any banned substance. I will challenge this with the help of the national federation," Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu said on Friday.
2018-06-01 07:42:48 Read More

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Sindhu, Srikanth bow out in Malaysia Open semifinals

England rotation: High-risk or high-reward policy?

FIFA World Cup 2018: When a goal drops from the skies

FIFA World Cup 2018: Premature end to an African Safari

FIFA World Cup 2018: When a goal becomes one for the ages

Coutinho has been Brazil's best player: Jose Ramirez Barreto

France, Uruguay my favourites: Lothar Matthaeus

FIFA World Cup 2018: The 122 goals so far

Ronaldo, Suarez put World Cup dreams on line as Portugal face Uruguay

Why GOATS don't need to win the World Cup

Uruguay focused and ready for Portugal and Ronaldo, says Suarez

2nd T20I: India thrash Ireland by 143 runs for biggest win

Exclusive: Maradona wants others to back Messi up

FIFA World Cup 2018: Riding on a million prayers, Argentina take on France

FIFA World Cup 2018: France can think only about Messi

Kabaddi Masters: India beat Korea to set up final against Iran

India's Harmanpreet Kaur signs for Lancashire Thunder

NRAI tweaks policy, 'heartbroken' Heena, Shweta feel cheated

Indian juniors thrash Bangladesh seniors 4-0 in warm-up game

I know what to expect in England: Ashwin

Messi and Ronaldo gear up for World Cup knockout phase

Sindhu, Srikanth enter Malaysia Open semifinals

Narang misses out on Asian Games selection; Manu, Anish in squad

Ouch! "Stupid" Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

Anand impressed with Praggnanandhaa's moves

FIFA World Cup 2018: How fairplay paved the path for Japan

The writing was on the wall, but Germany couldn't read the script

FIFA World Cup 2018: German sunset that was on the horizon

FIFA World Cup 2018: Thiago finds his feet on big stage again

FIFA World Cup 2018: Thiago finds his feet on big stage again

Brazil are improving mentally as a team, says coach Tite

The cost of the FIFA World Cup 2018 equals...

The incredible story of Iran's hero Alireza Beiranvand

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fearful favourites, upbeat underdogs

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mein Gott! End of the World is Nigh!

FIFA World Cup: Januzaj gives Belgium 1-0 win over England and top spot

Khazri gives Tunisia first World Cup win in 40 years

India draw 1-1 with Belgium in Champions Trophy

Unheralded Shivpal, Sudha, Dutee and Nirmala book Asian Games berths

Holder Pliskova beaten by Sabalenka at Eastbourne

India finish on top of medals tally at Junior Shooting World Cup

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Germany arrive home after World Cup agony

Bouchard survives qualifying to grab Wimbledon spot

Malaysia Open: Srikanth, Sindhu in quarters; Saina ousted

Japan survive in World Cup despite 0-1 loss to Poland

WC: Colombia through to last 16 with 1-0 win over Senegal

Hockey Champions Trophy live: India vs Belgium

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan 0-0 Poland

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Senegal 0-0 Colombia

Mum Serena returns to Wimbledon seeking eighth title

Mum Serena returns to Wimbledon seeking eighth title

BCCI SGM on June 22 invalid: COA

'HAHAHA' - schadenfreude sweeps web after German exit

Saina Nehwal out of Malaysia Open

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil charm their way into round of 16

Langer hopes Australia emerge unscathed from England 'jungle'

Virat Kohli says flexible batting order can 'surprise' India's opponents

Blistering Buttler sets up England T20 win over Australia

Jinson breaks Sriram's 42-year-old 800m record

ICC survey suggests steep rise of popularity for women's cricket

When God was one of us, just a regular slob

Never suffered this much, says Lionel Messi

The much-maligned Mr Kane is just plain, hungry Harry

World Cup: Will Russia 2018 be an Argentine reprise of Italy 1990?

Biggest FIFA World Cup upsets

Dispirited defending champions Germany take tame exit route

FIFA World Cup: Switzerland through to last 16

FIFA World Cup: Brazil ease into last 16 with win over Serbia

My team wanted to win my 300th match: Sardar Singh

1st T20I: India thrash Ireland by 76 runs

Germany's World Cup was a disaster waiting to happen

People mocked when I took up tennis: Sania Mirza

It's been a depressing six years for me: Deepika Kumari

Sweden beat Mexico but both through to last 16

Defending champions Germany suffer shock World Cup exit

Johnson smashes Sriram's 42-year-old 800m national record

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