Sports News For The Year 2017 and Month Jul

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Sports News For The Year 2017 and Month Jul

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Indian badminton on the threshold of another rare hat-trick

India badminton is on the threshold of achieving another rare hat-trick as HS Prannoy vies for a back-to-back title at the New Zealand Open Grand Prix Gold which begins in Auckland on Tuesday.
2017-07-31 14:38:18 Read More

Kerala HC asks AFI to explain why order was not implemented

The Kerala High Court, which had ordered the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to include Kerala athlete PU Chitra in the squad for the World Athletics Championship, adopted a tough stance on Monday after the athlete filed a contempt petition that she has not been selected.
2017-07-31 14:07:29 Read More

Vettel and Raikkonen set to stay at Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen will head off to enjoy Formula One's European summer break knowing their Ferrari futures have been virtually rubber-stamped following Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix one-two.
2017-07-31 14:01:30 Read More

3rd Test: Moeen hat-trick seals big England win over South Africa

Moeen Ali took a hat-trick to complete England's 239-run victory over South Africa in the third Test on the final day at the Oval on Monday. Moeen's hat-trick was the first at The Oval in 100 Test matches at the London ground.
2017-07-31 13:49:29 Read More

Bengaluru FC announce signing of Bidyananda, Robinson

Federation Cup champions Bengaluru Football Club has announced the signings of midfielders Bidyananda Singh and Robinson Singh on two year contracts.While Bidyananda joins from ISL side Atletico De Kolkata, Robinson Singh came from Mohun Bagan.
2017-07-31 13:29:19 Read More

34 players called for senior national football team camp

The Indian football team will be camping in Chennai prior to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers fixture, which is scheduled for September 5, with five new faces being called.
2017-07-31 13:18:00 Read More

Vijender eyeing another knock-out punch against Zulpikar

An impressive seven knock-outs out of eight bouts under his belt, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh on Monday said he is aiming for another "early finish" when he faces WBO Oriental super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali of China in Mumbai on Saturday.
2017-07-31 12:54:33 Read More

Shastri's new training style made an immediate impact on Team India

A key implementation on Shastri's part is how the batsmen are now ever ready to bat in the middle. This has nothing to do with batting order, instead a new practice of warming up before going down to the middle.
2017-07-31 12:41:41 Read More

Future of pink-ball cricket in India hazy as BCCI remains silent

It is common knowledge that the proposed day-night Test match on home soil has been put on the back burner for a while, but along with it, one more important element is losing its sheen - pink-ball cricket.
2017-07-31 12:15:40 Read More

Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan in thrilling sixth-round game

Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna came back strongly to defeat the former three-time Women's World Champion Hou Yifan of China in an enthralling sixth-round encounter at the 50th Biel International Chess Festival.
2017-07-31 11:59:58 Read More

Delhi Dynamos sign Uruguayan midfielder Matias Mirabaje

Delhi Dynamos on Monday announced the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Matias Mirabaje for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League. The 28-year old attacking midfielder becomes the second foreign recruit for the club alongside Paulinho Dias.
2017-07-31 11:33:54 Read More

Vettel in fine fettle for F1's August break

Sebastian Vettel will enjoy Formula One's August break as championship leader but the Ferrari driver knows the job is only half done and it will not get any easier in the months ahead.
2017-07-31 11:03:51 Read More

Bolt departure great for rivals, bad for athletics

Usain Bolt's rivals will, for once, be glad to see the back of a man who has dominated global sprinting for the last decade but the sport of athletics will be far less enthusiastic about bidding a final farewell to the charismatic Jamaican.
2017-07-31 10:54:49 Read More

It felt like I was playing one-day cricket: Hardik Pandya

The sense of occasion gets the better of many when it comes to Test debut but an unfazed Hardik Pandya felt as if he was "playing an ODI" during his whirlwind half-century in his maiden outing.
2017-07-31 10:42:32 Read More

Tendulkar echoes Modi's praise for women's cricket team

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in praising the Indian women's cricket team, which recently finished runners-up in the ICC World Cup in England.
2017-07-31 09:49:31 Read More

Rahul, Manu-Sumeeth clinch titles at Lagos Open

Indian shuttler C Rahul Yadav and men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy clinched the men's singles and men's doubles title respectively at Lagos International challenge in Nigeria.
2017-07-31 06:38:45 Read More

Troll tries to target Jwala Gutta saying her mother is 'anti-Modi'

Jwala Gutta is no stranger to internet trolls and the two-time Olympian has proven time and again that she is a ‘Boss’ when it comes to shutting down those who try to create unnecessary furore to get attention by targeting celebrities on social media platforms.
2017-07-31 05:32:13 Read More

All I know is tennis: Garbine Muguruza

Garbine Muguruza, who clinched her second grand slam at Wimbledon, says the power of personality can help turn things around. The striking Spaniard should know, given the highs & lows of her young career.
2017-07-31 05:22:10 Read More

Track king Usain Bolt eyes final hurrah

Sprint superstar Usain Bolt will seek a final golden hurrah when he takes to the track at the IAAF World Championships in London this week.
2017-07-31 04:49:54 Read More

VR Raghunath to hang up his India boots

"I will announce my retirement in the next few months. I feel India are on the right track with youngsters and don't miss my services anymore. Being a matured player, I should understand and move on. Mentally, I have made my mind up to call it quits," Raghunath said.
2017-07-31 04:13:14 Read More

Ronaldo due in court over tax evasion claims

Football megastar Cristiano Ronaldo appears in court near Madrid on Monday accused of evading millions of euros in taxes, the latest player to fall foul of Spain's taxman.
2017-07-31 04:02:48 Read More

Need best coaches for 13-14 year-olds: Roy Dias

"When I met Rahul Dravid in Bangalore as the coach of the Nepal U-19 team, I requested him to have a word with my boys. I also told him that 24 years earlier, you took my autograph, and now I want yours! That's the kind of friendship I've with Dravid and most of your cricketers," Dias tells TOI from Colombo.
2017-07-31 04:01:19 Read More

Galle Diary: Holiday for Team India, nets for Sri Lanka

The reaction from both the camps, after India thrashed Sri Lanka to win the first Test at the Galle International Stadium by 304 runs, was contrasting.
2017-07-31 03:34:42 Read More

ICC's dream of cricket in Olympics hinges on India

Cricket was last played in the Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games and now the ICC is pushing for a return of the T20 variant of the sport in the 2024 event, likely to take place at the French capital again. But for that to happen, the ICC needs the BCCI, a firm believer of cricket being a non-Olympic sport, on board.
2017-07-31 03:07:23 Read More

Dressel matches Phelps and helps US to best world medals haul

Caeleb Dressel of the United States heralded a new era in world swimming when he equalled the great Michael Phelps's feat of seven golds at a single world championships as the 17th edition closed on Sunday.
2017-07-31 02:59:50 Read More

SSC Test will be a landmark half century for gritty Pujara

"When I got a hundred in Sri Lanka, in 2015, everything changed. After that, I've scored heavily even in domestic cricket. When you start playing domestic cricket and start scoring big runs, you gain a lot of confidence," he said, looking excited at the prospect of crossing another milestone in what's been a glittering career for him.
2017-07-31 02:59:48 Read More

3rd Test: Stokes double leaves South Africa reeling

Ben Stokes took two wickets in two balls to leave England eyeing victory in the third Test against South Africa at The Oval on Sunday.
2017-07-31 02:32:58 Read More

Vivo Pro Kabaddi: Bengaluru Bulls beat Telugu Titans 31-21

Captain Rohit Kumar inspired Bengaluru Bulls to a comprehensive 31-21 victory over Telugu Titans, who suffered second consecutive loss in three matches in the fifth edition of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi on Sunday.
2017-07-30 17:49:37 Read More

Kalisz doubles up with men's 40m IM world title

Chase Kalisz of the United States won the men's 400m individual medley gold at the world championships on Sunday to complete the IM double in Budapest.
2017-07-30 17:07:54 Read More

U Mumba pip Haryana Steelers in Vivo Pro Kabaddi encounter

Former champions U Mumba overcame debutants Haryana Steelers 29-28 in a gripping encounter of the fifth edition of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
2017-07-30 16:41:05 Read More

Chelsea midfielder Matic has medical at United

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic has undergone a medical at Manchester United ahead of a 40-million-pound ($52.53-million)move that will reunite him with former manager Jose Mourinho, British media said.
2017-07-30 16:12:41 Read More

Lilly King breaks 50 metres breaststroke world record

American Lilly King broke the world record for women's 50 metres breaststroke with a time of 29.40 seconds at the world swimming championships on Sunday. She broke Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte's previous record of 29.48 seconds set by at the 2013 world championships.
2017-07-30 16:01:03 Read More

Scott Styris comes down heavily on MCC

Marylebone Cricket Club's (MCC) move to restrict the thickness of willows in a bid to ring parity between bat and ball hasn't gone too well with many players.
2017-07-30 15:49:44 Read More

Double points finish for Force India at Hungarian GP

Sahara Force India registered yet another double points finish after Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon claimed a creditable eighth and ninth positions at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.
2017-07-30 15:40:33 Read More

IAAF rejects AFI's request to include Chitra for World C'ships

The IAAF on Sunday rejected the Athletics Federation of India's request to include PU Chitra in the Indian squad for the upcoming World Championships, ending drama around her participation in the prestigious event.
2017-07-30 15:33:55 Read More

Injury was toughest part of my career, says Pujara ahead of his 50th Test

The contribution of former Saurashtra Ranji cricketer Arvind Pujara in his son Cheteshwar's career is well-documented and as he gears up for his 50th Test, the dependable No 3 is happy that his "worst critic" is no longer as strict as he used to be.
2017-07-30 15:22:41 Read More

Sebastian Vettel wins in Hungary to stretch F1 lead

Sebastian Vettel won a tense Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Ferrari one-two that stretched his Formula One championship lead over Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton to 14 points.
2017-07-30 14:04:08 Read More

Rajeshwari Gayakwad: Uncrowned 'Princess' of Bijapur

Coming from the historical town of Bijapur which is known for its architectural brilliance, Rajeshwari Gayakwad is now designing the layout of her own career in international cricket.
2017-07-30 13:07:01 Read More

Former SA cricketer Jonty Rhodes to mentor TNPL team

Legendary South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes will be joining Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) team Ruby Trichy Warriors as mentor. This was revealed by the team on its Twitter feed.
2017-07-30 11:09:20 Read More

Don't feel burdened by WC defeat: Modi to women's team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he had advised the Indian women's cricket team not to feel burdened by the World Cup final defeat since they had backing of the nation.
2017-07-30 10:24:50 Read More

Sudha ready for Worlds, but AFI coach rules out participation

The controversy surrounding the selection of Indian team for the World Championships took a dramatic turn on Sunday with the seasoned 3000m steeplechaser Sudha Singh finding her name in the entry list of the IAAF but the AFI ruling out her participation in the global event.
2017-07-30 08:41:28 Read More

Pay squabble 'horrible' for game, Clarke says

Former captain Michael Clarke said on Sunday a bitter pay dispute between players and Cricket Australia was "horrible" for the game and their relationship was likely to be in tatters even after a resolution.
2017-07-30 08:19:41 Read More

Never bet against Bolt, says Bailey

Former 100 metres world record holder Donovan Bailey has backed Usain Bolt to bow out in triumph at the world championships next month despite his slow buildup to the athletics showpiece.
2017-07-30 07:27:18 Read More

India face selection 'dilemma' after massive Sri Lanka win

India's thrashing of Sri Lanka in the first Test has left captain Virat Kohli with a "massive" yet welcome headache as he ponders his team selection for the next match.
2017-07-30 06:47:57 Read More

I was not expecting to qualify for World Championship: Sameer

Handed a direct entry at the World Championships, rising Indian shuttler Sameer Verma says he was not expecting to qualify for the tournament but now wants to make it count by returning with a medal from the prestigious tournament.
2017-07-30 05:44:09 Read More

Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tournament

Indian boxers packed quite a heavy punch at the 48th Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem, clinching five gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the event in the Czech Republic.
2017-07-30 05:01:45 Read More

Bindra's performance centre paving way for India's future

What kind of fitness does one need to become an Olympic medalist? Get a sneak peek into how technology is shaping both sports and medicine at the Abhinav Bindra High Performance Centre.
2017-07-30 04:43:52 Read More

Taj wish fulfilled, Durant takes a vow to come India regularly

Saturday turned out to be a soothing day for NBA superstar Kevin Durant. 44 hours after landing in the Capital, Durant fulfilled his wish that brought him to India - visit Taj Mahal.
2017-07-30 03:39:28 Read More

Man City beat Tottenham 3-0 in ICC friendly

Manchester City posted a convincing 3-0 win over English Premiership rivals Tottenham on Saturday in an International Champions Cup friendly in Nashville, Tennessee.
2017-07-30 03:31:42 Read More

Pique lifts Barcelona as El Clasico lives up to hype

Gerard Pique delivered Barcelona's match winner over Real Madrid as El Clasico Miami lived up to the hype. The Spanish international steered in a Neymar free-kick in the 50th minute to seal a 3-2 win for the Catalan giants.
2017-07-30 03:13:32 Read More

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India hoopsters back among Asia's elite

India came from behind in the final quarter to stun Kazakhstan 75-73 and secure their return to Asia's top-tier in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup.
2017-07-30 03:13:04 Read More

Delhi shock Jaipur Pink Panthers in VIVO PKL

Pro Kabaddi 2017: Jaipur Pink Panthers registered a shock 30-26 win on Day-2 of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi League Season-5 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
2017-07-30 03:07:28 Read More

UTT: Shaze Challengers beat Smashers, face Falcons TTC in final

An impressive Shaze Challengers stormed into the final of the inaugural CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis League after they defeated Dabang Smashers TTC 14-9 with their players putting an aggressive performance right from the first game.
2017-07-30 03:06:37 Read More

UTT: Shaze Challengers beat Smashers, face Falcons TTC in final

An impressive Shaze Challengers stormed into the final of the inaugural CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis League after they defeated Dabang Smashers TTC 14-9 with their players putting an aggressive performance right from the first game.
2017-07-30 03:06:37 Read More

India were outstanding on batsman-friendly wicket: Herath

Instead of blaming his team for the humiliating defeat in the first Test, Sri Lanka's makeshift skipper Rangana Herath chose to credit India for their clinical performance.
2017-07-30 02:59:09 Read More

Virat Kohli lauds team's seasoned showing

India's thumping 304-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test marks the coming of age of a team which had lost a game from the jaws of victory at the same scenic venue a couple of years back.
2017-07-30 02:54:55 Read More

Vivo Pro Kabaddi: Pardeep helps Patna Pirates down Telugu Titans

Double defending champions Patna Pirates began the fifth edition of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi with a 35-29 victory over hosts Telugu Titans at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
2017-07-29 18:06:54 Read More

Vivo Pro Kabaddi: Dabang Delhi beat Jaipur Pink Panthers

Dabang Delhi eked out a narrow 30-26 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in a Vivo Pro Kabaddi match on Saturday.
2017-07-29 16:56:36 Read More

AFI urges IAAF to consider Chitra's entry after govt steps in

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Saturday requested the world body (IAAF) to consider PU Chitra's participation in the upcoming World Championships after Sports Minister Vijay Goel asked the national federation to honour the Kerala High Court directive.
2017-07-29 16:16:06 Read More

Dutee to run in World Championships, gets favourable order from CAS

Sprinter Dutee Chand on Saturday got the confirmation to take part in the World Championships after the top tribunal of international sports suspended the policy of the international athletics federation, which had barred her from competition, by another two months.
2017-07-29 15:05:01 Read More

Vettel denies Hamilton a record-equalling pole

Ferrari's Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel took pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday and denied his Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton a record-equalling career 68th.
2017-07-29 14:19:29 Read More

PCB keeps one billion rupees for filing compensation claims against BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reserved around one billion rupees to bear the legal costs of filing compensation claim against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (ICC) in the ICC disputes resolution committee.
2017-07-29 14:09:44 Read More

People count my failures, I don't, says Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli, in his last Test series against Australia, had an indifferent run but was back in his element in the first Test against Sri Lanka, scoring his 17th Test hundred in only his 58th match.
2017-07-29 13:54:38 Read More

Iniesta urges Neymar to stay at Barcelona

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta said he would rather have Neymar at the club than a massive transfer fee, with speculations linking the Brazilian to Paris Saint-Germain in a world record deal.
2017-07-29 13:44:28 Read More

BCCI meet: Ranji Trophy will again be home and away format

The BCCI will revert back to the tried and tested 'home and away' format for the Ranji Trophy when it's technical committee under the chairmanship of Sourav Ganguly meet in Kolkata on August 2.
2017-07-29 13:39:17 Read More

India were outstanding in all three departments: Herath

Sri Lankan stand-in skipper Rangana Herath on Saturday lauded India for their comprehensive 304-run win in the opening Test, saying the visitors were outstanding in all three departments and deserve all the credit.
2017-07-29 13:28:19 Read More

For Ashwin team always come first

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed three wickets giving away 65 runs in Sri Lanka's second innings to help India bundle out the hosts for 245 runs and win the first Test of the three-match series by a massive 304 runs.
2017-07-29 13:10:39 Read More

It was a clinical performance, says Virat Kohli

"We lost a Test we should have won in 2015. It depleted our confidence. But this time it was a clinical performance two years down the line," Virat Kohli said at the presentation ceremony after India dismissed Sri Lanka for 245 on day 4 to lead the three-match series 1-0.
2017-07-29 13:04:48 Read More

Talking points: Kohli surpasses Azhar, India's biggest away win

The 304-run win is India's biggest away win in Test cricket and fourth biggest overall - by run-margin. The next on the list is 279-run win against England at Leeds in 1986 followed by 278-run win against, well, Sri Lanka in 2015.
2017-07-29 12:43:32 Read More

David Rudisha ready to rock London again

David Rudisha can't wait to get back to the stadium where he ran a world record time five years ago and is confident he can maintain his dominance of the 800 metres at the world championships in London next week.
2017-07-29 11:41:01 Read More

Anirban Lahiri falls short in Canadian Open

A double bogey on the final hole of the second round saw Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri miss the cut at the RBC Canadian Open.
2017-07-29 11:34:14 Read More

1st Test: India crush Sri Lanka for biggest overseas win

The end was swift for Sri Lanka as India razed their lower order in the final session to register a massive 304-run win on Day 4 of the Galle Test and take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Needing 550 runs to win, Sri Lanka were all out for 245 with two batsmen absent-hurt.
2017-07-29 11:24:19 Read More

Aditi Ashok misses cut in Scottish Open

Aditi Ashok improved greatly on her first round showing with a one-under 71, but that was not enough to make the cut in the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open.
2017-07-29 11:15:03 Read More

'Bernie Avenue' drops off the Formula One road map

Formula One has taken a new direction since Liberty Media's takeover in January and 'Bernie Avenue' has dropped off the Hungarian Grand Prix road map.
2017-07-29 11:09:35 Read More

Ultimate Table Tennis: Anthony Amalraj continues to fight on

Marred by inconsistency, Anthony Amalraj has had to watch younger players go ahead of him over the years. However, with a string of favourable results in recent times and the advent of Ultimate Table Tennis, Amalraj seems to be enjoying this phase of his table tennis career.
2017-07-29 10:47:59 Read More

Goel advises AFI to honour Kerala HC directive on Chitra

Sports minister Vijay Goel has advised the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to honour the Kerala High Court directive on PU Chitra to ensure her participation in the upcoming IAAF World Championships.
2017-07-29 09:34:03 Read More

India finishes sixth in world junior squash

India finished sixth overall in the girls' team event of the 2017 WSF-World junior squash championship in Tauranga, New Zealand, on Saturday.
2017-07-29 08:09:33 Read More

Lunch report: Sri Lanka lose two in chase of 550

Sri Lanka lost two early wickets after India declared their second innings at 240/3, setting mammoth 550-run target for them to win. When the lunch break was taken, Dimuth Karunaratne (44*) and Kusal Mendis (24*) stitched a decent partnership after the early jolts, taking their side to 85/2, needing 465 runs more to win.
2017-07-29 06:44:07 Read More

Karun, Axar star in India A's 7-wicket win over Afghanistan A

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel and top-order batsman Karun Nair put up impressive performances as India A comfortably beat Afghanistan A by seven wickets to register their first-win in the tri-nation 'A' tournament.
2017-07-29 05:57:32 Read More

India vs Sri Lanka Live: Galle Test, Day 4

Follow all the live updates and ball-by-ball commentary from the Day 4 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle.
2017-07-29 05:46:53 Read More

BCCI on e-auction: Cricket is not coal

Given that all tenders brought out by the central government in recent years have followed the process of an e-auction, the Supreme Court has asked the Indian Cricket Board to reply in two weeks why it thinks that a similar method should not be adopted to sell the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights next month.
2017-07-29 04:35:49 Read More

Kevin Durant hopeful of helping unearth talent in India

Kevin Durant, NBA champions Golden State Warriors' spearhead and the world's top basketball league's Most Valuable Player of the season's Finals, was our Sports Guest Editor on Thursday. Durant is seeking to spread awareness for the sport and is hopeful of helping unearth talent in India.
2017-07-29 03:47:57 Read More

Ravindra Jadeja imitates Sri Lankan bowler, irritates home fans

The Sri Lankan supporters are slightly upset after a You-tube video, which has gone viral, shows Jadeja imitating the bowling action of either off-spinner Dilruwan Perera or part-time offie Danushka Gunathilaka, near the Indian dressing room.
2017-07-29 03:00:28 Read More

3rd Test: Stokes, new boy Roland-Jones inspire England

Ben Stokes hammered another dazzling century and four-wicket Toby Roland-Jones enjoyed a dream debut as England took complete command, leaving South Africa on the brink of following on after a remarkable second day of the third Test at The Oval on Friday.
2017-07-29 02:33:12 Read More

Galle Test: Is Abhinav Mukund's luck finally turning?

"There was a point of time that I was not raring to even put on whites. I wasn't part of any team, and I wasn't part of any first-class team. I was dropped from my own first-class team," Abhinav Mukund confessed on Friday.
2017-07-29 02:20:30 Read More

Vivo Pro Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan crush U Mumba

Puneri Paltan hammered former champions U Mumba 33-21 in the second match of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi, which got underway at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday.
2017-07-28 17:57:15 Read More

Vivo Pro Kabaddi: Telugu Titans beat Tamil Thalaivas in opener

Telugu Titans beat debutants Tamil Thalaivas 32-27 in the opening match of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi at a cpacity Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday.
2017-07-28 17:53:36 Read More

Bolt could reverse retirement decision: Gatlin

Usain Bolt could be tempted to reverse his decision to retire from athletics after next month's world championships, his American sprint rival Justin Gatlin said on Friday.
2017-07-28 17:28:14 Read More

Will Chitra's London dream take flight?

The Kerala High Court directive to Athletics Federation of India to ensure Chitra's participation in the IAAF World Championship may have come as a huge relief for the athlete but doubts persist over her participation in the event.
2017-07-28 17:24:23 Read More

Telangana govt to give Rs 1 crore, house plot to Mithali Raj

The Telangana government announced a cash prize of Rs 1 crore and a house plot to captain of Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj.
2017-07-28 17:22:50 Read More

Dutee Chand gets lifeline, likely to take part in World Championships

Odisha sprinter Dutee Chand is likely to take part in next month's World Athletics Championships as she has received an invitation from the International Association of Athletics Federation despite failing to touch the original qualification standard.
2017-07-28 17:16:42 Read More

Jhulan Goswami gets promotion after World Cup show

Fast bowler Jhulan Goswami was on Friday promoted by her employers, Air India following Indian women cricket team's impressive runner-up finish in the ICC World Cup.
2017-07-28 17:10:29 Read More

It's disappointing to miss a century, says Perera

Left stranded at one end, Sri Lanka all-rounder Dilruwan Perera is undoubtedly disappointed to have missed out on his maiden Test century.
2017-07-28 16:59:35 Read More

It's disappointing to miss a century, says Perera

Left stranded at one end, Sri Lanka all-rounder Dilruwan Perera is undoubtedly disappointed to have missed out on his maiden Test century.
2017-07-28 16:59:35 Read More

We need to be patient on court to win titles: Ashwini Ponnappa

Experienced Indian women's doubles exponent Ashwini Ponnappa on Friday said she and her partner N Sikki Reddy need to work on their defence and be patient on court to clinch a medal at next month's World Badminton Championships in Glasgow.
2017-07-28 16:06:16 Read More

Why not IPL broadcasting rights be e-auctioned: SC asks BCCI

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from BCCI on why IPL broadcasting rights should not be e-auctioned to bring transparency in the bidding process and to fetch the best price.
2017-07-28 16:03:24 Read More

Focussed on present, not thinking about past or future: Mukund

Mukund has been a part of the Indian team since the Australia series early this year but given Shikhar Dhawan's 190 runs in the first innings and a possible comeback of Murali Vijay or KL Rahul, his place in the team will be under the scanner.
2017-07-28 15:16:48 Read More

BCCI picks Ashwin's childhood coach as Indian team manager

Sunil Subramaniam, who is best known as Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach, will join the team before the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, starting August 3. Subramaniam, who played 74 matches for Assam and Tamil Nadu has taken 285 wickets apart from scoring 1096 runs.
2017-07-28 15:07:19 Read More

Prince Charles to open 2018 Commonwealth Games next year

Britain's Prince Charles will stand in for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the Commonwealth Games ceremony in Australia next year, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.
2017-07-28 14:31:57 Read More

Include Chitra in World Athletics Championships: HC to Centre

Justice PB Suresh Kumar, in an interim order, directed the government to make all arrangements to see that Chitra participates in the event. The court also observed that the selection process for the championship appears to be not transparent and qualified athletes were ignored.
2017-07-28 14:12:18 Read More

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Kevin Durant's advice to Indian cagers: Be patient to make it big

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, the 2017 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, is on a three-day tour to India, his visit further fortifying the growing popularity of basketball. Durant is confident that an Indian will make it big in the sport in future.
2017-07-28 13:45:13 Read More

Day 3 talking points: The DRS debate and Perera's misfortune

Dilruwan Perera was by far Sir Lanka's best batsman on show. He showed intent and was quite proactive throughout the innings. He might have come in to bat at no. 7 but played like a top-order batsman.
2017-07-28 13:09:04 Read More

1st Test: Mukund, Kohli fifties stretch lead to 498

At the close of play, India were 189/3 with Kohli recording his first fifty-plus score in eight innings and unbeaten on 76 while Mukund was out on what turned out to be the last ball of the day for 81.
2017-07-28 12:38:48 Read More

Pardeep Narwal to captain defending champions Patna Pirates

Pro Kabaddi League 2017: Two-time defending champions Patna Pirates named Pardeep Narwal captain for the fifth edition of Vivo Pro Kabbadi.
2017-07-28 12:21:48 Read More

Neymar storms out of training, Chinese event cancelled

Brazilian striker Neymar stormed out of a Barcelona training session on Thursday as speculation mounted about a world-record move to Paris St Germain.
2017-07-28 12:12:35 Read More

Early tea after rain stops play; India leading by 365 runs

It took just nine deliveries in the second session for India to wrap up Sri Lankan innings, with Jadeja removing Kumara for 2. The hosts were bowled out for 291, conceding a huge 309-run lead and Perera was left stranded on 92.
2017-07-28 09:21:06 Read More

HS Prannoy climbs to 17th spot in BWF rankings

Courtesy his US Open Grand Prix Gold title triumph, Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has jumped six places to be at 17th position in the latest BWF world rankings.
2017-07-28 08:45:07 Read More

Freitas aiming to go the distance with Dabang Smashers

Nicknamed the ‘Freight Train’ for his ultra-aggressive style of play, world number 14 Marcos Freitas of Portugal is proving to be one of the most popular foreign players in the Ultimate Table Tennis.
2017-07-28 08:40:50 Read More

Manoj, two others enter final of Czech boxing tourney

Former Commonwealth Games gold- medalist Manoj Kumar (69kg), along with two other Indians, advanced to the finals of the Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem boxing tournament in Czech Republic.
2017-07-28 08:05:57 Read More

Six uncapped players named in Indian hockey squad

The six uncapped players who have been picked include goalkeeper Suraj Karkerawho, who had missed the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup earlier this year due to an injury. The others are Junior World Cup heroes Varun Kumar, Dipsan Tirkey, Nilakanta Sharma, Gurjant Singh and Armaan Qureshi.
2017-07-28 07:42:11 Read More

Top-seeded Jack Sock advances in Atlanta Open

Top-seeded Jack Sock beat Israel's Dudi Sela 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday night in the American's opening match in the BB&T Atlanta Open.
2017-07-28 07:00:24 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Captains welcome bigger league on the eve of PKL-5

The roaring success of the Pro Kabaddi League in the last four seasons has compelled the organisers to go in for an expansion, and as a result, four new teams will be making their debut in PKL-5.
2017-07-28 06:10:58 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Captains welcome bigger league on the eve of PKL-5

The roaring success of the Pro Kabaddi League in the last four seasons has compelled the organisers to go in for an expansion, and as a result, four new teams will be making their debut in PKL-5.
2017-07-28 06:10:58 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: A television-friendly game breaking barriers

Pro Kabaddi 2017: What began in 2014 on the lines of a uniquely designed 'caravan' format featuring eight city-based franchises in a sport that is surely more reliable than any other to source last-mile connectivity, the Vivo Pro Kabaddi league is shifting into top gear right now.
2017-07-28 05:41:19 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: A television-friendly game breaking barriers

Vivo Pro Kabaddi: What began in 2014 on the lines of a uniquely designed 'caravan' format featuring eight city-based franchises in a sport that is surely more reliable than any other to source last-mile connectivity, the Vivo Pro Kabaddi is shifting into top gear right now.
2017-07-28 05:41:19 Read More

In Bengaluru, NBA legend Yao Ming just a face in the crowd

One of Asia's biggest NBA stars, who attracts fans in thousands during his appearances around the world, especially in China and his 'second home' Houston, Yao is in the Garden City to watch China's campaign at the ongoing FIBA Women's Asia Cup.
2017-07-28 04:33:55 Read More

English lessons help Cheteshwar Pujara to pile on the runs in Sri Lanka

Around the same time last year, Cheteshwar Pujara, who slammed 153 to put India in a strong position in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here, looked scratchy and under-confident as he batted at a snail's pace to get 16 (off 67 balls) at Antigua and 46 (159 balls) at Kingston in the Tests in West Indies.
2017-07-28 04:17:16 Read More

IPL Media Rights: Star, Sony & the game of thrones

Any bidder can either submit a consolidated global bid, or a breakdown bid of sum in parts, or both. The last of the three options has huge potential to make this auction head into an unfamiliar tizzy next month.
2017-07-28 03:58:24 Read More

Raj on the field, 'landless' at home

The world's leading run-getter in women's ODIs, Mithali's woes began way back in 2005. After reaching the final of the 2005 World Cup which India lost to Australia, Mithali Raj was rewarded with Rs 5 lakh and promised 500 square yards of land.
2017-07-28 03:36:45 Read More

Raj on the field, 'landless' at home

The world's leading run-getter in women's ODIs, Mithali's woes began way back in 2005. After reaching the final of the 2005 World Cup which India lost to Australia, Mithali Raj was rewarded with Rs 5 lakh and promised 500 square yards of land.
2017-07-28 03:36:45 Read More

Fit-again KL Rahul joins the team

Opening batsman KL Rahul has recovered from flu and joined the Indian team on Thursday after being discharged from the hospital in Colombo. The opener, who missed the first Test here due to fever, should now be fit to play the second game at Colombo from August 3.
2017-07-28 03:25:55 Read More

Fit-again KL Rahul joins the team

Opening batsman KL Rahul has recovered from flu and joined the Indian team on Thursday after being discharged from the hospital in Colombo. The opener, who missed the first Test here due to fever, should now be fit to play the second game at Colombo from August 3.
2017-07-28 03:25:55 Read More

Rooney returns in underwhelming Everton win

Wayne Rooney made his second competitive 'debut' for his boyhood club Everton on Thursday, as Leighton Baines grabbed a 1-0 Europa League third-round qualifying victory over Slovakian side MFK Ruzomberok.
2017-07-28 03:10:22 Read More

BCCI not keen on ending monopoly, nepotism: RM Lodha

A day after Justice (retired) RM Lodha expressed shock over the BCCI's SGM expressing reservations over five major reforms, the former Chief Justice of Supreme Court made more scathing remarks on the cricket board officials on Thursday.
2017-07-28 03:09:52 Read More

Galle Test Live: India v Sri Lanka, Day 3

Follow the live scorecard from the Day 3 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka being played in Galle
2017-07-28 02:42:42 Read More

UTT: Challengers beat Mavericks to reach semis

Shazé Challengers rallied to beat RP-SG Mavericks 15-12 in the concluding league tie of the inaugural CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) at the NSCI in Mumbai on Thursday to qualify for the knockouts of the country’s newest franchise sports league.
2017-07-28 02:32:18 Read More

Kerala HC seeks explanation from Centre on Chitra's exclusion

The Kerala High Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the central government regarding the exclusion of Kerala athlete PU Chitra from the Indian squad for the World Athletics Championships in London next month.
2017-07-27 17:07:10 Read More

Maria Sharapova gets Cincinnati wildcard

Maria Sharapova was Thursday handed a wildcard into the Cincinnati WTA tournament, a key warm-up for the US Open, the season's final Grand Slam which has yet to guarantee the Russian star a place.
2017-07-27 16:54:16 Read More

PM hosts women's team, says 'you made the nation proud'

PM Modi hosted the women's cricket team and told the players that they made the nation proud like several other "daughters" of the country. The team has returned from London after participating in Women's World Cup in which India lost to England in the final played last Sunday.
2017-07-27 16:01:07 Read More

Shiva Thapa in final, five others in semis

Asian silver-medallist Shiva Thapa (60kg) and Gaurav Bidhuri entered the finals while five other Indians made the semifinals at the Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem boxing tournament in Czech Republic.
2017-07-27 15:21:13 Read More

Post World Cup hype, BCCI yet to decide on women team's next fixture

The Indian women's team may be in the midst of a felicitation spree but country's newest cricket stars still don't know about their next international assignment.
2017-07-27 14:34:33 Read More

Pujara counts benefits of County after 12th Test ton

County cricket teaches you a lot and helps you grow as a cricketer, says Cheteshwar Pujara as the Indian batsman emphasised the benefits of playing in England's domestic competition after scoring his 12th Test century.
2017-07-27 14:28:49 Read More

Pradeep over the moon after taking Kohli's wicket

Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Pradeep has expressed delight at taking the prized scalp of Indian captain Virat Kohli after bagging his maiden five wicket haul in Tests on day two of the series-opener.
2017-07-27 14:23:32 Read More

Nirupama wins three bronze medals in Asian Youth Weightlifting

Seram Nirupama Devi won three bronze medals in the 19th Asian Youth (Boys & Girls) Weightlifting Championships in Kathmandu on Thursday.
2017-07-27 13:42:42 Read More

Indian team ready for World doubles squash championship

Harinder Pal Sandhu's last minute health issue has forced him out of the Indian team for the WSF - World doubles squash championship scheduled in Manchester (England) from August 1 to 5.
2017-07-27 13:31:36 Read More

Sehwag, PT Usha named in Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award committee

Former India opener Virender Sehwag and celebrated athlete PT Usha have been named in a 12-member Committee which has been handed the job to pick this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna awardees.
2017-07-27 13:21:10 Read More

PV Sindhu appointed as Deputy Collector in Andhra Pradesh government

Ace shuttler and Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu was on Thursday appointed as Deputy Collector, a Group-1 service post, in the Andhra Pradesh government.
2017-07-27 13:12:41 Read More

PV Sindhu appointed as Deputy Collector in Andhra Pradesh government

Ace shuttler and Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu was on Thursday appointed as Deputy Collector, a Group-1 service post, in the Andhra Pradesh government.
2017-07-27 13:12:41 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League Season 5 trophy unveiled

The thrill of electrifying raids and dynamic tackles is just a day away, and the captains of all 12 Pro Kabaddi teams came together to launch the Season 5 of the league. Kabaddi stalwarts Anup Kumar, Rahul Chaudhari, Ajay Thakur, Nitin Tomar including international star Meraj Sheykh were among the captains' present.
2017-07-27 13:05:21 Read More

Talking Points: The horrible review and contrasting debuts

Hardik Pandya was the reason why India could post 600 after being eight down with 517 on the board. He was preferred ahead of chinaman Kuldeep Yadav and specialist batsman Rohit Sharma to provide India the depth and an extra seaming option.
2017-07-27 12:58:53 Read More

Deepti Sharma wants to master the carrom-ball like Ashwin

"I follow Ashwin a lot. He is my role model. I do have my own style of bowling the carrom ball but I want to bowl that with Ashwin-like accuracy," Deepti Sharma said on the sidelines of the BCCI felicitation.
2017-07-27 12:26:00 Read More

Captain Mithali picks Harmanpreet, Deepti, Smriti as successors

Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj on Thursday picked her deputy Harmanpreet Kaur and youngsters Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma to succeed her when she decides to quit the game.
2017-07-27 12:23:27 Read More

1st Test: India take control after posting 600

Sri Lanka were left reeling after slumping to 154/5 in reply to India's first innings total of 600 all-out at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Galle on Thursday. At the close of play, Angelo Mathews was batting on 54 along with Dilruwan Perera on 6* with Stri Lanka trailing India by 446 runs.
2017-07-27 12:20:05 Read More

Railways announce 13 lakh each for its women's cricketers

"Ten women from the Indian cricket team were from the Railways. It was captained by Mithali Raj who is from Railways and was the highest run scorer. Harmanpreet Kaur is ours and so is the wicket keeper (Sushma Verma)," Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu said.
2017-07-27 12:17:17 Read More

Railways award Rs 1.30 crore to ten Indian women cricketers

"Ten women from the Indian cricket team were from the Railways. It was captained by Mithali Raj who is from Railways and was the highest run scorer. Harmanpreet Kaur is ours and so is the wicket keeper (Sushma Verma)," Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu said.
2017-07-27 12:17:17 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar recalls 1998 Sharjah knocks against Aussies

In the Coca-Cola Cup, riding on Sachin Tendulkar's masterly knock India defeated Australia to storm into the finals on April 22, 1998. On April 24, in the final, it was again a Tendulkar show as he cracked 134 to help India defeat Australia and clinch the Cup. New Zealand was the third team in the competition.
2017-07-27 12:05:24 Read More

Fitter Arokia Rajiv gears up for World Athletics Championships

Arokia Rajiv, who won silver in the men’s 400m event at the recently-held Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar, fought many odds to finish at the podium.
2017-07-27 12:01:51 Read More

Results are difficult to predict when playing at highest level: Pankaj Advani

Leading Indian cueist Pankaj Advani says it's difficult to predict if he could pocket his 17th World title since form matters a lot on the day of competition as he gears up for IBSF World 6-Red and the World Team Championship in Egypt.
2017-07-27 11:49:26 Read More

Govt spent Rs 32.81cr on TOP scheme, no targets yet for Tokyo 2020

Sports Ministry on Thursday said it has spent a total of Rs 32.81 crore so far under Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme, which was rolled out in March 2015, for assisting athletes preparing for the Olympics.
2017-07-27 10:30:18 Read More

Post 50-over success, Mithali Raj says India must play more Tests

Twenty20s and One-dayers are the formats driving women's cricket forward but it is only the ultimate challenge of playing Tests that will help India produce more world-class players, said skipper Mithali Raj who has played just 10 Tests in an 18-year career.
2017-07-27 09:51:43 Read More

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COA notice to BCCI office-bearers on Johri ouster from SGM

A miffed Committee of Administrators on Thursday served a notice to top BCCI office- bearers, including acting president C K Khanna, for not allowing CEO Rahul Johri to attend its latest SGM.
2017-07-27 09:21:18 Read More

Giant-slayer G Sathiyan riding the Table Tennis wave like no other

There has been no one who is riding the UTT wave better than world number 110 Sathiyan Gnansekaran. The Chennai-based player – who is also a Software Engineer – has taken the league by storm.
2017-07-27 08:15:39 Read More

India U-19 team beat England U-19 by 334 runs

Manjot Kalra slammed a century and Kamlesh Nagarkoti picked up a 10-wicket haul as the Indian U-19 team notched up a crushing 334-run win over England U-19 side in the opening four-day Test on Thursday.
2017-07-27 07:49:11 Read More

Shiva Thapa, three others enter semis of Czech boxing tourney

Asian silver-medallist Shiva Thapa (60kg) was assured of at least a bronze medal as he entered the semifinals along with three others on an all-win day for India at the Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem boxing tournament in Czech Republic.
2017-07-27 07:02:02 Read More

Sports Minister Vijay Goel felicitates Indian women's cricket team

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday felicitated the Indian women's cricket team for its spectacular performance in the ICC World Cup, saying this will inspire the country's youth to take up sports as a career option.
2017-07-27 06:49:12 Read More

Live Blog: India vs Sri Lanka, Galle Test, Day 2

Follow all the live updates from the Day 2 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle.
2017-07-27 05:16:26 Read More

Neymar scores as Barcelona beat Manchester United 1-0

Neymar, serene amid a frenzy of transfer speculation, scored the first-half goal that gave Barcelona a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Wednesday in an International Champions Cup friendly.
2017-07-27 05:10:39 Read More

John Isner advances to Atlanta Open quarterfinals

John Isner beat Canada's Vasek Pospisil 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday night in the 6-foot-10 former University of Georgia star's opening match in the BB&T Atlanta Open.
2017-07-27 05:10:11 Read More

Djokovic hopes to imitate take-a-break Federer

Djokovic, struggling on and off for 18 months with a right elbow injury, and without adding to his 12 majors since completing the career Grand Slam at the 2016 French Open, announced Wednesday that he won't play again in 2017.
2017-07-27 05:06:35 Read More

Kamran Akmal lashes out at Waqar Younis

Fast-bowling great Waqar Younis has come in for scathing criticism from wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who accused the former national coach of causing damage to Pakistan cricket.
2017-07-27 04:56:06 Read More

USA beat Jamaica 2-1 to win sixth CONCACAF Gold Cup

Jordan Morris's late strike lifted the United States to a 2-1 victory over Jamaica on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
2017-07-27 04:38:35 Read More

Maria Sharapova says suspension only fueled passion for game

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova says her 15-month doping ban has only fueled her passion for tennis.
2017-07-27 04:36:57 Read More

We've the balance to win again: Pardeep Narwal

After grabbing the Emerging Player of the Season award in Pro Kabaddi 3, Pardeep Narwal has developed into one of the most feared raiders in the game. With most number of raid points in a final (16), Narwal single-handedly led Patna Pirates to a thumping win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in the title clash of Season 4.
2017-07-27 04:16:23 Read More

Social Media chorus for PU Chitra gets louder

After being omitted from Athletics Federation of India's list of athletes to compete in the World Championships in London, 1500m Asian Athletics Championships gold medallist PU Chitra has found support on social media.
2017-07-27 04:09:31 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur wishes she had batted longer

It's now well established that Harmanpreet Kaur is a massive Virender Sehwag fan. Her blistering unbeaten 171 in India's stunning World Cup semifinal win over Australia was emphatic proof of how much she loves batting like her idol. And she sure speaks a lot like him too.
2017-07-27 04:06:59 Read More

Mithali Raj keeps 2021 options open

In the aftermath of Sunday's agonizing World Cup final loss to hosts England, India captain Mithali Raj had revealed she couldn't see herself playing the showpiece tournament's next edition in four year's time.
2017-07-27 04:01:24 Read More

Fear of the unknown: IPL has potential to lure the 'beast'

The mind-numbing bid of Rs 2,190 crore to own the title rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) wasn't the initial figure that mobile-maker Vivo may have had in mind when it bought the property's Invitation To Tender (ITT) last month.
2017-07-27 03:43:15 Read More

I kept doing my work after being dropped: Shikhar Dhawan

In the four years since he arrived in Test cricket with a breathtaking 187 against Australia in Mohali, Shikhar Dhawan has produced similar form only in the ICC ODI tournaments, or occasionally in the IPL.
2017-07-27 03:25:18 Read More

BCCI SGM: BCCI rewinds, takes aggressive step forward

BCCI looks determined to bat on the front foot sensing some relaxation form the Supreme Court on the Justice Lodha committee's recommendations. In their (SGM on Wednesday, the members came up with "five difficulties" to table in front of the apex court instead of four finalised by the board's special committee in the first week of this month.
2017-07-27 03:16:53 Read More

BCCI not interested in reforms: Justice RM Lodha

"The heart, kidney, lungs are being taken out if these reforms. It's a comprehensive report prepared by the committee and by removing the vital organs, nothing remains in the suggested reforms. I don't know what is happening," Justice Lodha said on Wednesday.
2017-07-27 02:50:12 Read More

No re-consideration on World Athletics C'ships squad: AFI

AFI President Adille Sumariwalla said the performance of the three dropped athletes during the Asian Championships in Bhubaneswar were even worse than the junior national record.
2017-07-26 16:51:20 Read More

PT Usha clarifies on exclusion of Chitra in Indian squad

Former national champion PT Usha clarified that Kerala athlete PU Chitra was not included in the team for the World championships as she did not meet the qualifying mark set by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
2017-07-26 16:46:25 Read More

Pellegrini beats Ledecky to 200m freestyle title

Italy's Federica Pellegrini won the women's 200m freestyle gold medal at the world aquatics championships on Wednesday as Katie Ledecky had to settle for joint silver.
2017-07-26 16:02:18 Read More

We can see a new road for women's cricket: Jhulan

Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami feels that the memorable campaign by her side in the recent World Cup will lead to a new road for women's cricket in the country.
2017-07-26 15:18:46 Read More

BCCI adopts Lodha panel reforms barring five contentious ones

The reforms that have not been implemented are one state one vote, the size of the national selection panel, the size of the apex council while the last one covers age cap and tenure of office-bearers.
2017-07-26 14:57:41 Read More

Destiny had a different plan for me: Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan was left hurt after being dropped from the Indian Test team but says he remained confident of making his way back into the longest format sooner than later.
2017-07-26 14:50:38 Read More

Dafne Schippers more relaxed for London after Olympic flop

Dafne Schippers failed to live up to expectations at last year's Olympic Games but the Dutch sprint queen says she is much more relaxed going into next month's World Championship in London after learning the lessons of a frenetic year.
2017-07-26 14:17:42 Read More

India A suffer two-wicket loss to South Africa A in Tri-series

India A put up a listless batting display to suffer a two-wicket loss at the hands of hosts South Africa A in a low-scoring one-dayer of the Tri-Series on Wednesday.
2017-07-26 14:15:41 Read More

Roland-Jones to make England Test debut

Middlesex paceman Toby Roland-Jones will make his England Test debut against South Africa on Thursday after Mark Wood was ruled out with injury, England captain Joe Root said Wednesday.
2017-07-26 14:03:07 Read More

Asela Gunaratne ruled out of remainder of Test series

Sri Lankan batsman Asela Gunaratne was on Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing three-Test series against India after fracturing his left thumb during the opening day of the first match.
2017-07-26 13:54:25 Read More

CEO Rahul Johri not allowed to attend BCCI SGM

Along with Rahul Johri, the representatives Odisha and Punjab were debarred from the meeting as the representatives were not office-bearers. As per the SC order, the ones eligible are president, vice president, secretary, joint/assistant secretary and treasurer.
2017-07-26 13:43:41 Read More

Novak Djokovic out for season with elbow injury

In a live Facebook video post from Belgrade, twelve-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said that after suffering from the injury for a year-and-a-half, "I have made a decision to not play any competition, any tournaments" for the rest of 2017.
2017-07-26 13:05:37 Read More

Talking Points: Dhawan's blazing knock and left-handed openers

On his second visit to the Galle stadium, Shikhar Dhawan scored his second century and once going past the three figures, he upped the ante further. In the second session of the day's play, he clobbered 126 runs and had he been a little patient, could have scored his maiden double-ton in the format.
2017-07-26 12:33:29 Read More

Playing with men helped me develop six-hitting skill: Harmanpreet Kaur

"I like to bat in that way since childhood, I have learnt to play that way and played cricket with boys, who used to hit sixes and I liked hitting sixes. "In the final (that India lost to England), we needed runs and I was going for runs, I played the shot thinking it will be fully covered, but it went into the fielder's hand. I was very disappointed," Harmanpreet Kaur s
2017-07-26 12:11:43 Read More

We may just be closer to women's IPL, feels Mithali Raj

Asked if she expects a women's IPL soon, Mithali Raj said: "If you had asked me this question, a couple of years back, probably I would not (support the idea to have women's IPL), but (maybe) now since after going to the World Cup and the way they have responded and improved the standard of women's cricket, taking it to different level."
2017-07-26 11:26:30 Read More

Mentally tough Dhawan makes it count in Galle

Shikhar Dhawan didn't put a foot wrong on Day 1 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday. The southpaw's 168-ball 190 not only took the winds out of the Lankans' sails, but also provided the base for India to put up a big total on board.
2017-07-26 11:05:46 Read More

Neymar PSG switch doubts grow at Barcelona

Gerard Pique has sparked panic at Barcelona after appearing to backtrack on his 'he stays' tweet on teammate Neymar, target of a blockbuster transfer by Paris Saint Germain.
2017-07-26 10:58:04 Read More

Hamilton can equal pole record, take F1 lead in Hungary

If all goes to plan for Lewis Hamilton in Hungary this weekend, the Mercedes driver will equal one of Michael Schumacher's all-time records and head into Formula One's summer break as sole leader of the championship.
2017-07-26 10:46:33 Read More

India's first solo RAAM finisher felicitated at India Gate

The Race Across America (RAAM) is one of the toughest bicycle races in the world and no Indian until Col. Dr. Srinivas Gokulnath has been able to complete it.
2017-07-26 10:01:16 Read More

USA break mixed 4x100m medley world record

The United States broke the world record for the mixed 4x100m medley relay at the world aquatic championships in Wednesday's heats.
2017-07-26 09:51:35 Read More

Galle Test, Day 1: Dhawan, Pujara tons deflate Sri Lanka

India made a resounding start to their tour of Sri Lanka with Shikhar Dhawan and Chesteshwar Pujara hitting centuries each to help their side post 399/3 on Day 1 of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday. Dhawan fell short of a deserving double-ton by 10 runs while Pujara remained unconquered on 144 at the close of play.
2017-07-26 09:23:12 Read More

Live: India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1

Follow all the updates from the opening day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle.
2017-07-26 09:18:15 Read More

SL suffer injury blow, Gunaratne ruled out of first Test

Sri Lanka on Wednesday suffered a massive setback when middle-order batsman Asela Gunaratne was ruled out of the ongoing opening Test against India with a fractured left thumb.
2017-07-26 07:51:47 Read More

Heavy IPL bid will force global meltdown of rights industry

Even as the IPL medoa rights auction pits cricket’s two giant broadcasters - Star India and Sony Pictures Network - against each other in a fierce number-crunching battle, it is not these two potentially high-profile bidders sweating at the prospect of the eventual outcome.
2017-07-26 07:13:34 Read More

Lunch Report: Dhawan, Pujara lead solid start

Shikhar Dhawan struck a brisk half-century to lead India to a solid start at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday. At the break, Dhawan was batting on 64* while Cheteshwar Pujara was unbeaten on 37 with India 115/1 in 27 overs.
2017-07-26 06:45:09 Read More

United better prepared for league title charge: Mourinho

Manchester United are better equipped to fight for the Premier League title in the upcoming season but need to improve further to be a contender for the Champions League, manager Jose Mourinho has said.
2017-07-26 05:47:09 Read More

Real Madrid clinch world record deal for Mbappe: Report

Real Madrid have reportedly reached a world record deal in principle to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco for 180 million euros ($210m, £160m), closing one of the hottest transfer sagas of the summer.
2017-07-26 05:21:18 Read More

My main goal is to create team culture: Gurusinha

Appointed last year in the dual roles of team manager-cum-selector, Gurusinha serves as the crucial link between the selectors and the players.
2017-07-26 05:13:33 Read More

'Intuition' tells Pique Neymar will stay with Barcelona

Barcelona defender Pique remains convinced that Neymar will stay at Camp Nou, but said on Tuesday his opinion was based on "intuition" rather than inside knowledge.
2017-07-26 05:04:34 Read More

Back to square one for BCCI?

BCCI members claim October 2016 SGM relevant post SC order
2017-07-26 05:02:01 Read More

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Has AFI dropped athletes to accommodate officials?

Did the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) drop athletes who qualified for next month’s World Athletics Championship to accommodate more officials in the contingent?
2017-07-26 04:41:40 Read More

Ben Stokes has 'no grudges' with Kagiso Rabada

England's Ben Stokes has no qualms about playing against South Africa's Kagiso Rabada when the fiery duo meet again in the third Test at The Oval starting Thursday.
2017-07-26 04:34:48 Read More

McGrath calls for early end to Oz pay dispute

The pay dispute involving the Australian cricketers has been dragging on for quite some time now. With their tour of Bangladesh coming up, legendary Aussie pacer Glenn McGrath said it's a shame the row hasn't been solved yet.
2017-07-26 03:12:33 Read More

Dabang Smashers book semis spot beating Oilmax Stag Yoddhas

Dabang Smashers booked a semi-final berth beating Oilmax Stag Yoddhas 14-13 in Tie 13 of the Ultimate Table Tennis on the final day of the Delhi leg played at the Thyagaraj Stadium on Tuesday.
2017-07-25 17:48:28 Read More

Ledecky wins historic 12th world championship gold

Katie Ledecky of the United States made history on Tuesday by becoming the first woman to win 12 world swimming championship gold medals with victory in the 1500m freestyle.
2017-07-25 17:48:07 Read More

FIDE may have to tweak chess World Cup rules

With both Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin already eligible for the Candidates, Fide may need a relook into the World Cup rules to decide on the qualifiers from this tournament.
2017-07-25 17:00:26 Read More

BCCI members may propose hike in women team's cash award

The members present at the Special General Body Meeting of the BCCI may propose an increase in cash award of Rs 50 lakh which has been earmarked for each member of the Indian women's cricket team that finished runners-up at the ICC Women's World Cup.
2017-07-25 16:47:20 Read More

AFC approves ISL, terms it 'temporary solution'

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Tuesday approved the Indian Super League (ISL) to be played alongside the I-League in 2017 and 2018, terming it a "temporary short-term bridging solution".
2017-07-25 15:40:55 Read More

Ben Stokes wants England to right second Test 'wrongs'

Ben Stokes has urged England to bounce back from their Trent Bridge thumping by South Africa and show how good they really are when the third Test at The Oval starts on Thursday.
2017-07-25 14:50:10 Read More

India's first individual Olympic medal up for auction for funds

"The decision to auction the bronze medal is a painful one but we are left with few options as the state government has reneged on its promise to build the academy," Ranjit Jadhav, son of famous wrestler Khashaba Jadhav, said on Tuesday.
2017-07-25 14:14:51 Read More

Symphony turns into cacophony at PCI felicitation

The issues ranged from PCI being forced to pay 40,000 pounds as cancellation charges at a hotel in London, which hosted the World Para Athletics Championships, to blind para-swimmer Kanchanmala Pande's "begging" controversy, at a function on Tuesday.
2017-07-25 13:49:30 Read More

Women cricketers' show will inspire India U-17 football team: Goel

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Tuesday asked the India Under-17 football squad to draw inspiration from the national women's cricket team ahead of their maiden appearance in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be hosted by the country for the first time later this year.
2017-07-25 13:21:21 Read More

Glenn McGrath praises experienced Umesh Yadav

Former Australian seamer Glenn McGrath on Tuesday heaped praise on Umesh Yadav, saying the Indian pace spearhead understands well how to manage the workload of international cricket.
2017-07-25 12:43:42 Read More

BCCI SGM: Majority wants partial adoption with Aug 18 in mind

A Special General Meeting of the BCCI will be held on Wednesday amid indication that a majority of its state association are in favour of partial adoption of Lodha Committee reforms in a bid to end the impasse.
2017-07-25 12:38:52 Read More

Women's tennis in India needs a big jump, says Sania Mirza

"We have to look at it with hope. That is what we are trying to do. I think at the end of the day, we still need time to probably to make it to the next level, especially in women sport. I think in men, we are a bit brighter," Sania Mirza told reporters.
2017-07-25 12:29:56 Read More

Hockey India League to return in 2019 with a fresh outlook

After five successful editions, there will be no Hockey India League (HIL) next year and the cash-rich domestic tournament will only return in 2019 with a fresh outlook, Hockey India said on Tuesday.
2017-07-25 12:27:25 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur breaks into top 10 of ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings

Harmanpreet Kaur's swashbuckling 171 not out helped India defeat Australia by 36 runs in the semi-final and she followed that with a fighting 51 in the final against England. These performances helped her improve seven slots to sixth place in the latest ranking.
2017-07-25 12:17:35 Read More

We'll have to come up with something special: Rangana Herath

"We chased 380-odd in our last Test. But India and Zimbabwe are different teams, and we are playing international cricket so that confidence should help the boys. They are the no.1 team at the moment and are playing very good cricket. So this is an interesting and challenging tour for us. We need to do something special," said Rangana Herath on the eve of the first Test.
2017-07-25 11:53:30 Read More

We are just looking forward to cricket now: Virat Kohli on coach row

Asked about how the team is coping with all controversies surrounding the appointment of coach, Virat Kohli said: "It (the coach issue) is something that we are not focussing on at all now. We are just looking forward to cricket now."
2017-07-25 11:42:16 Read More

Mithali expects equal respect, financial gains post WC show

India captain Mithali Raj reckons that reaching the World Cup final is a game-changer for women's cricket and their success would translate into respect which their male counterparts enjoy apart from huge financial gains.
2017-07-25 11:34:21 Read More

Injured Greg Rutherford to miss World Championships

Britain's Greg Rutherford has been ruled out of the World Championships in London after the defending long jump champion suffered an ankle injury.
2017-07-25 11:32:20 Read More

Hardik Pandya may get his maiden Test cap, hints Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday hinted that Hardik Pandya may get his maiden Test cap against Sri Lanka on Wednesday as he chose to underline the all-rounder's wicket-taking ability on all kind of tracks.
2017-07-25 11:16:55 Read More

I'm staying at Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo

Ending weeks of speculation about his future, Cristiano Ronaldo has told a Spanish newspaper he is staying put at Real Madrid to plunder more silverware.
2017-07-25 10:49:13 Read More

India return to place where journey to glory began

India will look to extend their domination in Tests when they take on a jaded Sri Lanka in the first game of a three-match series starting Wednesday, back to a place where they were humiliated before soaring to world No 1.
2017-07-25 07:58:27 Read More

Elbow injury may rule Djokovic out of US Open: Report

Former world number one Novak Djokovic is in doubt for the US Open due to his elbow injury, Serbian media reported, citing the country's Davis Cup team doctor.
2017-07-25 05:46:09 Read More

R Ashwin's 50th Test - Five defining performances

Ahead of the Indian off spinner's 50th Test starting July 26 in Sri Lanka, a look back at the highlights of his career so far.
2017-07-25 05:06:16 Read More

Prannoy emerging stronger after each injury

Injuries have played hide and seek with HS Prannoy's career ever since he burst on the badminton circuit by winning a silver medal in Youth Olympics 2010 in Singapore.
2017-07-25 04:34:46 Read More

I've become a far better player: Ashwin ahead of 50th Test

Ahead of 50th Test, Ashwin talks about pressure and how life has changed
2017-07-25 04:28:19 Read More

We could not sleep after loss: Jhulan Goswami

It was a night without end for India’s Women in Blue as they tried to come to terms with the heart-breaking loss in the World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday.
2017-07-25 04:06:53 Read More

India to host maiden men's World Boxing Championship in 2021

In a historic first for Indian boxing, the country will host the elite men's World Championship in 2021 besides conducting the women's World Championship for the second time next year, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced.
2017-07-25 04:05:11 Read More

Hardest thing in crisis is to keep things simple: Mithali Raj

Indian skipper Mithali Raj says team is gutted after final loss but believes the defeat would be a huge learning curve for the girls
2017-07-25 03:36:29 Read More

India women's report card after World Cup

After their stellar performance during the ICC Women's World Cup, TOI rates all the players on the basis of their performances.
2017-07-25 03:26:57 Read More

Bolt, Thompson lead Jamaica's world championships charge

Usain Bolt is among three Olympic champions leading a strong Jamaican team at the athletics world championships in London next month.
2017-07-25 03:21:27 Read More

Kagiso Rabada raring to go after suspension

South African strike bowler Kagiso Rabada is eager to return to action for this week's third Test against England at The Oval after serving a one-match suspension for disciplinary reasons, bowling coach Charl Langeveldt said on Monday.
2017-07-25 03:07:36 Read More

Women's cricket: Time to build on the goodwill

India may have lost in the World Cup final but the women in blue have won over numerous fans
2017-07-25 03:02:49 Read More

SC gives BCCI some flexibility to implement Lodha reforms

SC indicated that it was open to relaxing its order directing the BCCI to accept the Justice Lodha panel's recommendations in full, even as it barred two influential members of the cricket establishment from attending the special general body meeting (SGM) of the board.
2017-07-25 00:46:08 Read More

UTT: Shaze Challengers beat Maharashtra United 15-12

In a closely contested Tie 12 of the Ultimate Table Tennis between Shaze Challengers and DHFL Maharashtra United, Challengers edged out Maharashtra United 15-12 to climb to second spot in the points tally.
2017-07-24 17:35:02 Read More

Peaty defends men's 100m breaststroke world title

Britain's Adam Peaty failed to beat his own world record but was happy to defend the men's 100m breaststroke title at the world aquatic championships on Monday.
2017-07-24 16:34:20 Read More

Injured in India, Bajrang-Rahul duel will happen in Paris

The men's 65kg freestyle category selection trial for next month's World Wrestling Championships will be held in France, instead of India with top two contenders Rahul Mann and Bajrang Punia being under the weather at different point of time.
2017-07-24 16:08:35 Read More

BCCI secy had invited disqualified office bearers: CAB to SC

The Cricket Association of Bihar on Monday targeted BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary in the Supreme Court for allegedly disregarding the apex court direction by inviting disqualified cricket administrators to attend the board's meetings.
2017-07-24 15:45:59 Read More

BCCI secy had invited disqualified office bearers: CAB to SC

The Cricket Association of Bihar on Monday targeted BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary in the Supreme Court for allegedly disregarding the apex court direction by inviting disqualified cricket administrators to attend the board's meetings.
2017-07-24 15:45:59 Read More

May reconsider suggestion on one-state-one-vote: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it is willing to reconsider contentious recommendations of the Justice RM Lodha panel which included the policy of 'one-state-one-vote' rendering regular BCCI members like Railways and Services as associate ones without voting rights.
2017-07-24 14:16:29 Read More

We are well past that moment: Ashwin on Kohli-Kumble fiasco

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday made it clear that the Indian cricket team has put to rest the recent coach-captain controversy and gave thumbs up to the new coach Ravi Shastri.
2017-07-24 14:01:22 Read More

Pedro suffered multiple fractures, says Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte said Monday that forward Pedro sustained "multiple fractures" to his face after colliding with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina.
2017-07-24 13:01:32 Read More

Konsam Ormila Devi wins gold in Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting

Indian weightlifter Konsam Ormila Devi has bagged a gold medal at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Kathmandu, Nepal. She lifted 56kg in snatch and 70kg in clean & jerk for a total effort of 126kg in the 44kg weight category.
2017-07-24 12:53:02 Read More

Mithali named captain of ICC Women's World Cup team

India skipper Mithali Raj was on Monday chosen as the captain of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 team by the International Cricket Council. The 34-year-old Indian was selected as captain after she led India to the final of the just-concluded ICC Women's World Cup.
2017-07-24 12:40:19 Read More

Ashwin hails Team India's rise to top Test ranking

Ravichandran Ashwin, who will play his 50th Test against Sri Lanka this week, on Monday hailed India's rebuilding effort to become the number one Test side.
2017-07-24 12:27:05 Read More

From Chandigarh to Chakdah: United colours of joy and grief

The disappointment was palpable but the sense of pride also shone brightly as families of the Indian women's World Cup squad members went through an emotional rollercoaster after the tense final loss to England.
2017-07-24 11:50:04 Read More

Harikrishna finishes second in Rapid Chess Championship

Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna finished runner-up in the Rapid Chess Championship at the Biel International Chess Festival.
2017-07-24 11:35:05 Read More

Golf's greats salute Spieth's British Open triumph

Golf's greatest names hailed Jordan Spieth's dramatic triumph at the British Open at Royal Birkdale on Sunday as the new champion savoured his victory by swigging from the Claret Jug trophy.
2017-07-24 11:26:11 Read More

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Kubica to test 2017 Renault in Hungary

Polish driver Robert Kubica, whose career looked over when he partially severed his forearm in a 2011 rally accident, will test Renault's current Formula One car on Aug. 2 in Hungary, the French manufacturer said on Monday.
2017-07-24 11:13:57 Read More

SC restrains Srinivasan, Shah from attending BCCI SGM

Supreme Court on Monday restrained N Srinavasan and Niranjan Shah from attending the BCCI's Special General Meeting scheduled for July 26. To prevent Srinivasan and Shah from attending it, SC says only office bearers of state associations can attend it.
2017-07-24 11:07:05 Read More

PKL: Meraj retained as captain of Dabang Delhi

Apart from retaining the skipper from the last year, the Delhi team has added some exceptional players to the squad. They will kick-start its campaign on July 29 against Jaipur Pink Panthers.
2017-07-24 10:04:20 Read More

Rahul down with fever; ruled out of first Test vs Sri Lanka

ndia opener K L Rahul was on Monday ruled out of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka owing to viral fever. The BCCI, in a release, said Rahul is on his way to recovery and has been kept out of the series opener as a precautionary measure.
2017-07-24 09:56:04 Read More

Ravi Shastri on mission to keep India at number one

New India coach Ravi Shastri will on Wednesday look to prove his team remains the world's best Test side when they take on Sri Lanka in the first of three matches.
2017-07-24 09:41:56 Read More

Great Khali was my greatest master plan: Jinder Mahal

Mahal's great plan was Khali who, with the Vice Grip, held on to Orton allowing Mahal to make his way over the second structure and retain the title.
2017-07-24 08:23:04 Read More

Boxer Sachin strikes gold at Commonwealth Youth Games

World youth champion Sachin Siwach was the lone Indian boxer to clinch a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Bahamas.
2017-07-24 06:49:45 Read More

Five Indian moments at the ICC Women's World Cup

In a nerve-wracking ICC Women's World Cup finale at the Lord's in London on Sunday, Mithali and her band of gutsy girls fell short by nine runs as pacer Anya Shrubsole's match-winning 6-46 handed England their fourth World Cup. Though the 'Women in Blue' lost the final but they still managed to win the millions of hearts.
2017-07-24 06:45:34 Read More

India ready to unleash the Chinaman in Galle Test

Kuldeep Yadav has enjoyed the confidence of skipper Virat Kohli in the ODI series in West Indies and he could be the third spinner in the Indian team after Ashwin and Jadeja at Galle.
2017-07-24 04:09:21 Read More

HS Prannoy trumps P Kashyap to win US Open GPG

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy clinched his third grand prix gold title by defeating country-mate Parupalli Kashyap in the final of the US Open Grand Prix Gold on Monday.
2017-07-24 03:16:17 Read More

India v Sri Lanka: New season, new combo, new drills

Ravi Shastri seems all fired up to begin his second innings as India coach with a bang. Re-appointed after leg spin great Anil Kumble quit in controversial circumstances, the former India all-rounder and commentator wants to make a statement on his first tour itself.
2017-07-24 03:09:29 Read More

WWE Battleground live results and updates

Live results and updates from SmackDown Live exclusive pay-per-view WWE Battleground
2017-07-24 01:06:36 Read More

India beat Turkmenistan 3-1 in AFC U-23 C'ship qualifiers

India thumped Turkmenistan 3-1 in their final match of the 2018 AFC Under-23 Championship qualifiers at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Sunday.
2017-07-23 18:12:53 Read More

Jordan Spieth emerges from epic duel to win British Open

Jordan Spieth survived a roller-coaster final round at the British Open to emerge with his third major title, beating fellow American Matt Kuchar by three strokes in a thrilling duel at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.
2017-07-23 18:09:42 Read More

Ledecky wins historic third straight world 400m freestyle gold

Katie Ledecky of the United States made history on Sunday by becoming the first woman to win a third straight 400m freestyle gold at the world aquatic championships.
2017-07-23 18:02:24 Read More

Sudha misses out in India's 24-member World C'ships squad

Top Indian 3000m steeplechaser Sudha Singh was on Sunday among three athletes left out of the Indian team for next month's World Championships in London, despite qualifying for the mega event by winning gold medals in the Asian Championships earlier this month.
2017-07-23 17:55:27 Read More

Near perfect Froome claims fourth Tour de France title

Froome put on a near-perfect performance to claim his 4th Tour de France and move within one title of cycling's greatest as Team Sky tightened their grip on the classic race. He is now one title behind Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spain's Miguel Indurain and French duo Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault.
2017-07-23 17:40:17 Read More

WWC: India suffer heartbreaking 9-run defeat against England in final

Indian eves on Sunday snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as hosts England won the ICC Women's World Cup final by 9 runs. Chasing a tricky total of 229, Indian middle-order collapsed like a pack of cards, being bowled out for 219 in 48.4 overs.
2017-07-23 17:06:52 Read More

Sun wins men's 400m freestyle world title

China's Sun Yang won the men's 400m freestyle final in emphatic style at the world aquatic championships to defend his title on Sunday. Sun clocked three minutes, 41.38 seconds to claim gold ahead of arch-rival Mack Horton of Australia.
2017-07-23 16:02:24 Read More

Aditi Ashok in title contention, moves to tied-3rd on LPGA

Aditi, who is also seeking to qualify for her third Major of the season, the Ricoh Women's British Open, is in contention for the title for the first time in her rookie season. After having made eight cuts in 11 starts, Aditi has been hovering around 25th to 30th places in last few events.
2017-07-23 15:57:23 Read More

Jhulan - After Bengal tiger, it's the turn of tigress to roar at Lord's

For the uninitiated, a noted sports goods supplier in Kolkata had recently introduced 'Bengal Tigress' - a red ball - as a mark of respect to Jhulan Goswami for her immense contribution to Indian cricket.
2017-07-23 15:00:45 Read More

ISL: Indian players' salary surges 103 percent in three years

The ISL 2017 witnessed a spike of over 103 percent in domestic players' salary as compared to the inaugural year, as the 10 clubs together spent Rs 48.85 crore on Sunday to secure signatures of 156 players in the player draft.
2017-07-23 14:50:54 Read More

Now, Mahajan brothers eye Tour of Dragon

Two years ago the Mahajan brothers from Nashik - Hitendra and Mahendra - created history by becoming the first Indian pair to win the prestigious Race Across America (RAAM). They finished the 4800km-race in eight days, 14 hours and 55 minutes.
2017-07-23 14:24:20 Read More

Now, Mahajan brothers eye Tour of Dragon

Two years ago the Mahajan brothers from Nashik - Hitendra and Mahendra - created history by becoming the first Indian pair to win the prestigious Race Across America (RAAM). They finished the 4800km-race in eight days, 14 hours and 55 minutes.
2017-07-23 14:24:20 Read More

India end campaign with 5 medals in World Para Athletics

India ended their World Para Athletics Championship campaign with five medals, including a gold, on Sunday. India won a silver and a bronze in the men's T-42 category high jump event through Sharad Kumar and Varun Singh Bhati respectively.
2017-07-23 14:10:10 Read More

Women's 50km race walk added to London 2017 to ensure gender equality

A women's 50km race walk will feature at the London 2017 world athletics championships for the first time in order to ensure gender equality, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Sunday.
2017-07-23 14:02:36 Read More

Punjab CM announces Rs 5 lakh reward for Harmanpreet Kaur

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for woman cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, who had done Punjab proud with her match-winning performance in ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals.
2017-07-23 13:04:06 Read More

FC Pune City to focus on young players, says coach Habas

The head coach of ISL franchise FC Pune City Antonio Habas on Sunday said that the team would focus on its younger players ahead of season four of the league, to be commenced in November.
2017-07-23 12:44:55 Read More

Kiki Bertens bags Swiss WTA title

World No.35 Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands won the Gstaad WTA tournament on Sunday with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory in the final over Estonia's Anett Kontaveit.
2017-07-23 12:28:18 Read More

Chennai Super Kings has the biggest fan following: Dhoni

MS Dhoni may not be at the peak of his powers, but the former Indian skipper continues to rule the hearts as was the case when he walked in to Chepauk ahead of the start of the second edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League on Saturday.
2017-07-23 12:08:20 Read More

Chappell backs skipper Kohli in coach controversy

Australian legend Ian Chappell has backed India skipper Virat Kohli in the controversy that erupted after his fallout with former coach Anil Kumble, saying "if a coach is to be inflicted on a captain", it should be someone with whom he is comfortable.
2017-07-23 11:45:46 Read More

Ronaldo will remain Real player '2-3 more years', says Zidane

On the eve of Real's pre-season friendly against United at Santa Clara, Zidane spoke about the 32-year-old Portuguese forward who is currently on vacation. Real will also play US tune-up matches on Wednesday against Manchester City at Los Angeles and next Saturday against bitter rivals Barcelona.
2017-07-23 10:48:58 Read More

Set up 24x7 helpline for athletes: Gopichand on doping

Concerned about the rise in doping violations, chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand suggested setting up of a 24x7 medical helpline to ensure that sportspersons don't use over-the-counter drugs. He was speaking at the sixth meeting of the All India Council of Sports (AICS).
2017-07-23 10:41:41 Read More

Never sought Shiva Thapas removal from TOP scheme: Mary Kom

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Sunday denied reports that she had sought top men's boxer Shiva Thapa's ouster from the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme during a meeting of the national observers in New Delhi.
2017-07-23 10:09:37 Read More

Never sought Shiva Thapa's removal from TOP scheme: Mary Kom

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Sunday denied reports that she made disparaging remarks against fellow male boxers like Shiva Thapa and Manoj Kumar during a meeting of the national observers.
2017-07-23 10:09:37 Read More

Edathodika, Lyngdoh in 'Crorepati Club' at ISL Draft

Defender Anas Edathodika and midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh emerged as costliest picks for an identical Rs 1.1 crore by new outfit Jamshedpur FC and two-time champions ATK respectively in the Indian Super League domestic players draft on Sunday.
2017-07-23 09:41:41 Read More

Women's World Cup final, Live: India v England

Check live cricket score, scorecard, ball by ball commentary of Women Cricket World Cup final between India vs England on Times of India.
2017-07-23 08:36:38 Read More

Mithali Raj urges India to 'keep it simple' in Women's World Cup final

India captain Mithali Raj has urged her side to embrace the challenge of playing hosts England in the World Cup final at a sold-out Lord's on Sunday.
2017-07-23 07:29:31 Read More

Chris Froome rides closer to history

Chris Froome will close on the Tour de France's greatest champions when he rides into Paris on Sunday to clinch his fourth victory in cycling's most prestigious race.
2017-07-23 07:25:24 Read More

Jordan Spieth in prime position to win British Open

Jordan Spieth is in prime position to claim his third major title as he takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.
2017-07-23 07:19:53 Read More

Neymar dazzles as Barcelona down Juventus

Neymar gave Barcelona fans a dazzling reminder of what they could be about to lose on Saturday, scoring twice as the Spanish giants defeated Juventus 2-1 in a pre-season friendly.
2017-07-23 07:14:02 Read More

ACA warns pay deal may not be struck in time for Ashes

The Australian cricketers' union has told players a pay deal may not be struck with the national board before the home "summer of cricket", which includes the lucrative and highly anticipated Ashes series.
2017-07-23 06:56:36 Read More

After magical ton, Railway promotion for star batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur

Promotion and felicitations are on the cards for batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur, who hit a scintillating century to help India defeat mighty Australia and enter the final of the ICC Women's World Cup.
2017-07-23 06:22:03 Read More

Kashyap meets Prannoy in summit clash of US Open Grand Prix

The Indian juggernaut in men's badminton continued to roll on with former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap set up title date with HS Prannoy at the $120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold.
2017-07-23 06:05:05 Read More

Dempsey milestone as US down Costa Rica to reach Gold Cup final

Clint Dempsey's milestone goal sealed the United States' 2-0 victory over Costa Rica on Saturday in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Dallas, Texas.
2017-07-23 05:26:21 Read More

When Punjab govt snubbed Harmanpreet for a police job

In 2010-11, when she was in dire need of a job, the Punjab government snubbed her application for a job in the Punjab Police. She had already been playing for two years for the national team at that time.
2017-07-23 04:56:17 Read More

WWE Battleground: Full match card and predictions

With four potential show stealers, Battleground could prove to be a solid event and a perfect PPV before the biggest event of the Summer, SummerSlam comes around next month.
2017-07-23 04:19:55 Read More

Anitha-led India eye return to top tier in FIBA Women's Asia Cup

Amidst high-flying basketball action from some of Asia's and Oceania's finest teams in Division A, India will be eager to regain lost pride as they bid to win promotion to the upper division in the 2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup that tips off at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.
2017-07-23 04:00:41 Read More

Crowning glory awaits cricket queens Mithali & Jhulan

After India slumped to their second successive defeat in the league phase of the ICC Women's World Cup, Mithali Raj sent a terse message to her teammates. "If we play like today, we won't get through to the semis," Mithali told her compatriots.
2017-07-23 03:48:29 Read More

ISL draft: Jamshedpur set to start with a bang

Jamshedpur FC, the newest Indian Super League (ISL) franchise owned by Tata Steel, will pick one of the two most expensive players as their first choice when the domestic player draft gets under way in Mumbai on Sunday.
2017-07-23 03:33:09 Read More

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World Para Athletics: Sharad Kumar wins silver, Bhati bronze

In the T42 event of high jump at the World Para Athletics Championships, Sharad finished with a best of 1.84m next only to USA's Sam Grewe, while Bhati managed a jump of 1.77m.
2017-07-23 02:50:35 Read More

Mithali Raj expecting plenty of runs at Lord's

Both sides have impressed with the bat in this Women's World Cup as India made 281 in their opening match, also against England, a month ago - a score they equalled in the semi-final victory over Australia.
2017-07-22 17:21:11 Read More

Chris Froome on brink of fourth Tour de France crown

Chris Froome all but secured a fourth Tour de France title by finishing third in Saturday's 20th stage time-trial in Marseille as Maciej Bodnar took the stage victory.
2017-07-22 16:38:14 Read More

Hopeful that COA will complete its task by October: Vinod Rai

Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai sounded hopeful that they will be able to complete their task by October, a time by which BCCI should adopt the new constitution based on Lodha panel reforms.
2017-07-22 16:33:25 Read More

India's Sathiyan stuns world number eight in UTT

India's G Sathiyan, ranked 110, stunned world number eight Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong in the CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis match between Dabang Smashers and DHFL Maharashtra United on Saturday.
2017-07-22 16:27:52 Read More

Grace shoots first ever major championship round of 62

Branden Grace made history on Saturday when he became the first player ever to shoot a round of 62 in a major in the third round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale.
2017-07-22 15:22:39 Read More

It is right to allow head coach to choose his support staff: Brett Lee

It is fair to allow the head coach to select the support staff, said former ace Australian pacer Brett Lee on Saturday. Lee also wished that the problems between the Australian cricketers and the board be resolved ahead of a series with India and the famous Ashes series with England.
2017-07-22 14:17:33 Read More

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as IPL COO

The BCCI on Saturday appointed Hemang Amin as the Chief Operating Officer of the Indian Premier League.
2017-07-22 14:11:18 Read More

AC Milan thrash Bayern Munich 4-0 in China

AC Milan's big summer signing Leonardo Bonucci enjoyed a winning debut for his new club on Saturday as the Italians thrashed Bayern Munich 4-0 in a preseason game in China.
2017-07-22 14:01:10 Read More

Still very nervous about my fitness: KL Rahul

Making a comeback from a shoulder injury, India opener KL Rahul is "still very nervous" and his body is still "very unsure" four days before the start of the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.
2017-07-22 13:45:00 Read More

Women's World Cup: BCCI announces Rs 50 lakh for Indian cricketers

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Saturday announced a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh for each member of the Indian team for their performance in the ICC World Cup in England.
2017-07-22 13:30:25 Read More

India secure four qualifiers in men's and women's singles at Worlds

Rising badminton powerhouse India have secured four qualifiers in men's singles and women's singles competitions for next month's prestigious World Championship.
2017-07-22 12:49:14 Read More

India secure four spots each in men's and women's singles at Worlds

Rising badminton powerhouse India have secured four qualifiers in men's singles and women's singles competitions for next month's prestigious World Championship.
2017-07-22 12:49:14 Read More

Atletico de Kolkata to be just ATK from now: Goenka

Two-time ISL champions Atletico de Kolkata has been rechristened to ATK, expanding to 'Amar Tomar Kolkata (Yours and Mine Kolkata), after the end of their partnership with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, principal owner Sanjiv Goenka said on Saturday.
2017-07-22 12:32:29 Read More

Women's HWL Semi-Final: India lose to Ireland, finish eighth

With India failing to seal the match, Ireland were never out of the match. They struck the equaliser in the 47th minute with a clinical variation in their penalty corner attempt that saw Kathryn Mullan finding a perfect deflection to put it past Savita.
2017-07-22 12:24:54 Read More

Mithali Raj: Super hit on the field and off the field

Indian women's team skipper Mithali Raj has had a stellar ICC Women's World Cup and she has admirably led the team to their second-ever World Cup final.
2017-07-22 12:21:26 Read More

Fears grow for Ashes as pay row drags on: Report

Australia's cricketers have been warned this year's Ashes series could be scrapped, even if a new pay deal is reached with the game's governing body, reports said on Saturday.
2017-07-22 12:09:20 Read More

Lyngdoh, Anas set to be top picks in ISL Players Draft

Ten franchise sides, including the two new entrants of Jamshedpur FC and Bengaluru FC, will seek to buy the best Indians on offer for the ISL season four which will be starting in November as a five-month long league.
2017-07-22 11:59:22 Read More

AFC U-23 Championships qualifiers: India go down fighting to Qatar

India dished out a gritty performance to rattle hosts Qatar but eventually lost by a solitary goal to exit from the AFC U-23 Championships qualifiers.
2017-07-22 11:44:07 Read More

Rahul Dravid will be unavailable for India's overseas tours: Vinod Rai

While Vinod Rai admitted that they are trying to sort out Zaheer Khan's contract issues as he is still associated with IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils, CEO Rahul Johri informed that the former speedster is likely to be available for India's tour of South Africa.
2017-07-22 11:34:40 Read More

Virat Kohli slams half-century in drawn warm-up tie

Resuming at 135/3, overnight batsman Virat Kohli slammed a fifty, while the rest of the middle-order -- Ajinkya Rahane (40), Rohit Sharma (38), Shikhar Dhawan (41) too looked in good touch as they spent some time at the crease before retiring.
2017-07-22 11:07:27 Read More

Kashyap, Prannoy, Manu-Sumeeth reach semifinals at US Open

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap and H S Prannoy entered the semifinals of the men's singles competition of the US Open Grand Prix Gold on Saturday.
2017-07-22 09:53:05 Read More

Kashyap, Prannoy, Manu-Sumeeth reach semifinals at US Open

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap and H S Prannoy entered the semifinals of the men's singles competition of the US Open Grand Prix Gold on Saturday.
2017-07-22 09:53:05 Read More

ICC Women's World Cup: India's road to the final

On the back of inspiring performances, India women have reached their second final and are up against three-time champions England vying for the prestigious trophy at Lord’s on Sunday.
2017-07-22 07:04:23 Read More

With Goan clubs shutting shop, footballers move on

Three years ago, Milagres Gonsalves was a hero. His winner for Kerala against his home state Goa in the Indian Super League saw him drawing praise from even Sachin Tendulkar. But three years down the line, Milagres has moved to England, not to play football but work for a courier company.
2017-07-22 04:39:36 Read More

Bengaluru Bulls ready to flex muscles

As Bengaluru Bulls approach the fifth edition of Pro Kabaddi, they will not only look to make up for poor performances in the past seasons but also overcome a fresh blow that will see them play their 'home' matches in Nagpur.
2017-07-22 04:34:23 Read More

India pacer Awana thrashed by goons

Delhi pacer Parvinder Awana, who has also represented India in two T20 Internationals, alleged on Friday evening that he was beaten by a group of criminals near an ice factory at Site­4 in Greater Noida. He said the criminals fled away towards Dankaur village after attacking him.
2017-07-22 04:25:51 Read More

BCCI members fume at Deloitte draft

The Committee of Administrators (CoA), administering the game under directions from the Supreme Court, distributed among the BCCI members an operating handbook prepared by leading audit firm Deloitte this week.
2017-07-22 04:18:02 Read More

History awaits India in Women's World Cup final

The final sees this year's edition come full circle, with India having upset the form book to beat England by 35 runs in the tournament opener in Derby on June 24.
2017-07-22 03:55:32 Read More

Usain Bolt goes sub-10sec in Monaco 100m

In his second appearance in Europe in his farewell season, Bolt produced a trademark strong second segment to beat out American Isiah Young by 0.03sec.
2017-07-22 03:51:47 Read More

Usain Bolt goes sub-10sec in Monaco 100m

In his second appearance in Europe in his farewell season, Bolt produced a trademark strong second segment to beat out American Isiah Young by 0.03sec.
2017-07-22 03:51:47 Read More

A coach who helped Mithali Raj battle odds

"The question was never about what Mithali was capable of," says the shy Gaikwad, absolutely unwilling to take any credit whatsoever in having worked with the Team India skipper. "It was about just helping her go about what she wanted to do. It's her hard work paying off."
2017-07-22 03:34:20 Read More

Morata completes Chelsea move, targets silverware

Premier League champions Chelsea completed the signing of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata on a five-year-deal on Friday in a deal reported to be worth up to 80 million euros ($92.2 million).
2017-07-22 03:30:11 Read More

Kaur's stint in Big Bash was of immense help: Coach Tushar Arothe

Arothe, 50, has coached the Indian women's cricket team twice in the past. Being the first cricketer from Baroda to play 100 Ranji Trophy games, Arothe began his stint with women's cricket when he was given the job of coaching the Baroda women's team.
2017-07-22 03:22:25 Read More

IND v SL classics: When Ganguly got India home in Kandy

A look back at the second Test of the 2001 tour to Sri Lanka, when India, needing a win to stay to stay alive in the series, were carried home by their skipper.
2017-07-22 02:58:11 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur's knock brings a fresh lease of life in Moga

With the endless encouragement of her parents and sister, 'Harry' - as she is fondly called by teammates - conquered incredible odds on her way to the top of women's cricket. The 28-year-old fought patriarchy, rose above the debilitating drug problems in the area and conquered financial hardships before she could set an example for young girls in Punjab to follow.
2017-07-22 02:44:08 Read More

Karamjyoti Dalal wins bronze at World Para Athletics Championships

In the Women's F55 category, Dalal, at the last moment, managed a throw of 19.02m, just overtaking Baharain's Alomari Roba, who managed 19.01m.
2017-07-22 02:33:28 Read More

Uncertainty over Shashank Manohar's Pakistan visit

The tentative Pakistan visit of ICC chairman Shashank Manohar in August-September appears to be in a limbo due to the political instability in the country over the ongoing Panama Papers case with speculations rife that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be ousted by the apex court.
2017-07-21 17:33:09 Read More

Slow puncture caused Vettel's Silverstone blowout

A slow puncture caused Sebastian Vettel's dramatic penultimate lap tyre blowout at last weekend's British Grand Prix, Pirelli said on Friday.
2017-07-21 17:18:39 Read More

Boasson Hagen wins Tour 19th stage, Froome closes on title

Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen won his third Tour de France stage and first in six years on Friday's 19th stage from Embrun to Salon de Provence as Chris Froome edged closer to overall victory.
2017-07-21 16:58:35 Read More

Liverpool seal deal for left-back Robertson

Liverpool have completed the signing of Scotland international left-back Andy Robertson from Hull City on a "long-term" deal, the Anfield club confirmed Friday.
2017-07-21 16:43:07 Read More

Ganguly praises Harmanpreet, terms India favourites to win World Cup

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly hailed Harmanpreet Kaur for her superb unbeaten 171 off 115 balls which enabled India beat Australia by 36 runs in the ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
2017-07-21 16:32:21 Read More

'Ecstatic' McIlroy roars into Open contention

Rory McIlroy's swagger returned in the British Open second round on Friday as the world number four shot a superb 68 in brutal conditions to move within four shots of the overnight leaders.
2017-07-21 15:20:55 Read More

Stoke snap up Zouma on loan from Chelsea

Stoke City have secured the signing of Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan deal, they announced on Friday.
2017-07-21 15:15:06 Read More

Golden Ledecky set to go distance at worlds

Without Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin or Ryan Lochte on the United States swimming team at the world aquatics championships, Katie Ledecky, 20, is ready to shoulder American medal hopes.
2017-07-21 14:24:25 Read More

Australian cricketers in search of Indian investors

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA), which has all the top cricketers under its wing, has sent its General Manager Tim Cruickshank to speak to potential Indian investors, who would want to rope in Australian players for endorsement deals.
2017-07-21 14:16:44 Read More

New Chennaiyin coach looks forward to ISL stint

The coach of Chennaiyin FC John Gregory on Friday said that the new Indian Super League (ISL) player regulations of allowing only five foreigners in the starting XI is a positive step.
2017-07-21 14:09:22 Read More

Amritraj brothers disappointed with Chennai Open shift

The former Davis Cuppers, Vijay and Anand Amritraj, who hailed from Chennai, had worked hard to bring the tournament to the city in 1997 as the Gold Flake Open ATP tournament, generating great fan following.
2017-07-21 13:53:14 Read More

Chaminda Vaas to guide Lankan pacers during India series

Former Sri Lankan left-arm pacer Chaminda Vaas replaces Champaka Ramanayake, who resigned after the series against Zimbabwe, citing "personal reasons" for ending a two-year stint. The series opener takes place in Galle on July 26.
2017-07-21 13:14:27 Read More

Ilie Nastase banned over Fed Cup tirade

Two-time Grand Slam winner Ilie Nastase is banned from all ITF competitions until December 2020, excluded from all ITF competitions excluding Grand Slams until December 2018, and fined $10,000 (8,588 euros).
2017-07-21 13:01:16 Read More

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Kuldeep stand-out bowler, Rahul makes solid return on day one

The home team was comfortably placed at 139 for one, thanks to the second wicket stand from opener Danushka Gunathilaka (74) and Lahiru Thirimanne (59) before collapsing to 187 all out. The match situation changed drastically after Thirimanne's fall in the 38th over with the next nine batsmen adding 48 to the total in the innings lasting 55.5 overs.
2017-07-21 12:44:17 Read More

Lord's revellers hit with booze reduction

English cricket ground Lord's is clamping down on alcohol allowance for fans after a recent "incident" at the first Test between England and South Africa, the Marylebone Cricket Club announced.
2017-07-21 12:27:59 Read More

Girl power as India hails World Cup heroines

Images of captain Mithali Raj and star batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur adorned the front pages and the team was hailed on social media after India stunned defending champions Australia in Thursday's semi-finals.
2017-07-21 10:49:37 Read More

BCCI hails India eves for reaching ICC Women's World Cup final

BCCI on Friday congratulated the Indian women's team for reaching the finals of the ICC Women's World Cup after defeating defending champion Australia in the second semifinals at Derby, England.
2017-07-21 08:30:41 Read More

Chandimal may miss first two Tests against India

The Sunday Time Sri Lanka is has reported that Chandimal has contracted pneumonia, as a result of which he was admitted to a Galle hospital and remains a doubtful starter for the first Test beginning next Wednesday.
2017-07-21 07:36:06 Read More

It isn't going to be easy for England: Mithali Raj

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2017-07-21 07:23:46 Read More

Harman bats like Sehwag, aggressive like Kohli: sister

"She bats like Virender Sehwag and is aggressive like Virat Kohli," said Harmampreet Kaur's sister Hemjit, summing up the family's elation at the batter's hurricane knock that took India to the ICC women's World Cup final.
2017-07-21 06:49:33 Read More

Atwal shoots two-under despite cold putter and a triple bogey

Indian golfer Arjun Atwal produced a fine show despite a reluctant putter before he was pulled back by a triple bogey on his second nine in the first round of the Barbasol Championships.
2017-07-21 06:40:58 Read More

India in Sri Lanka: A brief Test history

Ahead of the three-Test series starting July 26 in Galle, we take a look at previous Test series between the two teams in Sri Lanka.
2017-07-21 05:52:30 Read More

NADA to check athletes' luggage at airports

The NADA has also asked the sports federations to provide flight details of their athletes going abroad for training or participation.
2017-07-21 05:08:29 Read More

India eye new England shock in World Cup final

India captain Mithali Raj has warned England not to expect an easy contest when they come up against her side in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday.
2017-07-21 05:07:39 Read More

Kashyap, Sameer, Prannoy reach US Open quarters

Indian shuttlers P Kashyap, Sameer Verma and H S Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's singles' competition at the USD 120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold here.
2017-07-21 05:01:34 Read More

IPL star Washington looking forward to TNPL

The 17-year-old boy, who played a vital role for Rising Pune Supergiant during the last IPL, is back in the colours of Tuti Patriots again and is looking forward to the upcoming TNPL season.
2017-07-21 04:46:43 Read More

Jinder Mahal talks about his preparation for Punjabi Prison Match

Jinder Mahal would not be amiss to think that for the first time he will walk in to a title defence against the 13-time World champion Randy Orton as favourite when the two superstars collide at the SmackDown Live exclusive pay-per-view, WWE Battleground on July 23.
2017-07-21 04:36:39 Read More

MS Dhoni would have made a great defender: Sachin Tendulkar

Tamil Thalaivas team's jersey launch on Thursday saw their brand icon Kamal Hassan, co-owners Sachin Tendulkar, Allu Arvind, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan Teja and Nimmagadda Prasad in attendance.
2017-07-21 04:32:21 Read More

IPL's TV rights tender to hit markets today

The BCCI is ready to roll out the new Invitation To Tender for the next IPL rights cycle of five years starting 2018. The tender will be available at the Board's headquarters starting Friday 10am for interested parties to collect upon a payment of Rs 6.8 lakh.
2017-07-21 04:19:25 Read More

We condemn spot-fixing: Rajasthan Royals

Co-Owner Manoj Badale spells out the franchise's vision moving forward, investors approaching them, current shareholding pattern and more.
2017-07-21 04:15:47 Read More

Extended league will help ISL connect with fans better: Nita Ambani

"Within just three years, the league has witnessed 140 % increase in number of Indian players aspiring to play professional football in ISL. The draft features 200 plus players as against 84 players in the draft in Season 1," said Nita Ambani.
2017-07-21 04:09:45 Read More

I feel more assured of my place now: Wriddhiman Saha

In a chat with TOI, the 32-year-old told about how captain Virat Kohli has allowed him to bat freely, why it will be fun to work with new coach Ravi Shastri and why India cannot afford to take Sri Lanka lightly.
2017-07-21 03:52:16 Read More

Harmanpreet better than any boy, asserts dad

It was 34 years back when Kapil Dev smashed an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe in a World Cup game at Tunbridge Wells, England - an innings which remains a major milestone in Indian cricket.
2017-07-21 03:39:41 Read More

Shukla congratulates women’s team for reaching ‘Champions Trophy final’

IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla who, in a bid to put out a congratulatory tweet for the Women’s team after they had beaten Australia by 36 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup to enter the final, got the name of the competition wrong.
2017-07-21 03:15:25 Read More

Led by Harmanpreet, India outplay favourites Australia in semis

After cracking a magical 171* (115b, 20x4, 7x6), to script India's 36-run win over six-time champs Australia in the World Cup semis at Derby in UK - a knock which guaranteed Mithali Raj & Co a date in the final on Sunday against England at Lord's - Harmanpreet Kaur was naturally the toast of social media on Thursday.
2017-07-21 03:11:11 Read More

IND v SL classics: Sehwag's epic 201 at Galle in '08

A look back at Galle 2008, when India, needing a win to stay to stay alive in the series, scripted a memorable comeback against Sri Lanka.
2017-07-21 03:09:05 Read More

Harmanpreet destroys, Twitter explodes

Indian women cricket team vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur produced one of the greatest ever ODI knocks in women's cricket helping India storm into the ICC World Cup final, beating a strong Australian side by 36 runs in the semi-final.
2017-07-21 02:29:34 Read More

Kohli, Shastri hail Harmanpreet's ton in Women's World Cup semis

Indian men's team captain Virat Kohli and newly-appointed head coach Ravi Shastri led Twitter users in congratulating all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur, who on Thursday blasted an unbeaten 171 off only 115 deliveries in Women's World Cup semi-final against Australia.
2017-07-20 17:50:50 Read More

Bolt, Van Niekerk set to shine in Monaco

Usain Bolt and Wayde van Niekerk, the man tipped to take over from the retiring Jamaican as track and field's next superstar, headline a glittering cast at Friday's Diamond League meeting in Monaco.
2017-07-20 17:25:32 Read More

Former India keeper Vijay Yadav named India A fielding coach

The BCCI on Thursday appointed former India wicketkeeper Vijay Yadav as the fielding coach of the India A team for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The former Haryana stumper confirmed that BCCI has officially told him about his appointment.
2017-07-20 15:52:08 Read More

Real project of football in India starts when FIFA U-17 WC ends: Coach

The coach Luis Norton de Matos knows that the other teams in a tough group comprising India are much better and there is only a very little possibility for his side to qualify for the knockout stages of FIFA U-17 World Cup.
2017-07-20 15:29:26 Read More

Once boys step into field, they take over: Shastri

Back at the helm as chief coach, Ravi Shastri on Thursday made it clear that once the players step into the field, it's their domain and that's how it should be.
2017-07-20 15:04:49 Read More

Shikhar or Abhinav should not feel burden of pressure: Kohli

Whether it's Shikhar Dhawan or Abhinav Mukund, whoever opens alongside KL Rahul in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle should treat this as an opportunity rather than feel the pressure to perform, India skipper Virat Kohli said on Thursday.
2017-07-20 14:43:07 Read More

Never easy playing Sri Lanka in their backyard: Kohli

Top-ranked India will not take Sri Lanka lightly despite the home team's recent indifferent form as well as controversies over fitness and ethics, captain Virat Kohli said Thursday.
2017-07-20 14:07:26 Read More

PKL: Tendulkar exhorts youth to take up sports

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday expressed concern over the high prevalence of obesity among the population in the country and exhorted the youth to take to sporting activity to stay healthy.
2017-07-20 13:57:34 Read More

Japan beat India 2-0 in Women's HWL Semi-Final

Japan blanked India 2-0 in a 5-8 placing match of the Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final on Thursday. India made a zestful start to their campaign against Japan with Monika getting an early shot on goal in the opening minute of the game.
2017-07-20 13:40:48 Read More

Lack of experience cost India match against Syria: Constantine

Head coach Stephen Constantine said lack of experience cost India's U-23 team their match against Syria and hoped his boys will take the team effort forward in the next game against Qatar at the AFC U23 Championship Qualifiers on Friday.
2017-07-20 13:25:18 Read More

Westley set for England debut in 3rd Test against South Africa

Essex batsman Tom Westley is in line to make his England debut at number three in next week's third Test against South Africa at The Oval, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Thursday.
2017-07-20 13:14:44 Read More

Ravi Shastri and Co to get 10% hike in second year

The Indian coaching staff, including head coach Ravi Shastri, is entitled to get 10 per cent hike in the second year of the two-year contract.
2017-07-20 13:00:30 Read More

Juventus sign Italy full back De Sciglio from AC Milan

Juventus have signed Italy full back Mattia De Sciglio from Serie A rivals AC Milan for 12 million euros ($13.8 million), the Italian champions said on Thursday.
2017-07-20 12:19:43 Read More

Chennai Open renamed Maharashtra Open, to be held in Pune

India's most celebrated tennis event, the ATP tournament which acquired heritage status as the 'Chennai Open', will now be held in Pune next year and would be henceforth called "Maharashtra Open".
2017-07-20 12:04:40 Read More

Van Vleuten wins women's Tour stage

Annemiek van Vleuten made up for her Olympic heartbreak by winning the first stage of the women's Tour de France on Thursday. The 34-year-old Dutchwoman was leading the Olympic Games road race in Rio last year and 12km from the gold medal when she crashed spectacularly on a perilous descent.
2017-07-20 11:48:14 Read More

Cue sports league 'Cue Slam' to finally take off in August

After years of wait, India will finally stage a big ticket cue sports league in August. A senior official at Billiards and Snooker Federation of India confirmed to PTI that the league titled 'Cue Slam' will finally take off next month.
2017-07-20 11:39:40 Read More

Chennaiyin FC extends Raphael Augusto's stay

ISL team Chennaiyin FC has signed a new contract with Brazilian midfielder Raphael Augusto for a two-year term. The 26-year-old is currently on loan from Chennaiyin to Brazilian fourth tier outfit Bangu Atletico Clube but he will be back for the 2017-18 ISL season.
2017-07-20 10:43:01 Read More

Chennaiyin FC extends Raphael Augusto's stay

ISL team Chennaiyin FC has signed a new contract with Brazilian midfielder Raphael Augusto for a two-year term. The 26-year-old is currently on loan from Chennaiyin to Brazilian fourth tier outfit Bangu Atletico Clube but he will be back for the 2017-18 ISL season.
2017-07-20 10:43:01 Read More

Kashyap sends top seed Lee Hyun packing from US Open

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap knocked out top seed Lee Hyun Il of Korea in the men's singles opening round of the US Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament.
2017-07-20 10:27:25 Read More

BCCI June payments: Rohit gets Rs 1.12 cr, Ashwin Rs 1.01 cr

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made public details of payments it made above Rs 25 lakh for the month of June 2017.
2017-07-20 09:24:24 Read More

Manpreet Kaur in dope net again, to miss World Championships

Top Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur will miss next month's World Athletics Championships in London after she tested positive for banned substances for the second time in a couple of days, the AFI said on Thursday.
2017-07-20 08:21:20 Read More

ICC WWC Semi-final Live: India vs Australia

Follow all the live updates from the second semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup between India and Australia
2017-07-20 08:05:38 Read More

Pliskova, Murray lead direct-entry fields for US Open

New WTA No. 1 Karolina Pliskova and top-ranked man Andy Murray headline the direct entry lists for the U.S. Open.
2017-07-20 04:29:35 Read More

WWC 2017: Derby day beckons as India face Australia in semis

Mithali Raj and her teammates could not have asked for a better 'home' ground than the county ground in Derby, a city with a dense Indian population. Apart from warmth and support in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, India have also found success at this venue.
2017-07-20 04:21:45 Read More

Wimbledon, French Open matches flagged for unusual betting

The Tennis Integrity Unit says a total of four matches at Wimbledon and the French Open have been flagged for unusual betting patterns.
2017-07-20 04:21:38 Read More

I've earned Virat Kohli's trust: Dinesh Karthik

In a chat with TOI on Wednesday, Karthik spoke about playing as a specialist batsman, Kohli's influence on his batting and more.
2017-07-20 04:04:50 Read More

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Pietersen eyes South Africa international return

Kevin Pietersen said Wednesday he has not ruled out resurrecting his international career with his native South Africa even though he'll be pushing 40 when he requalifies.
2017-07-20 03:56:34 Read More

Have matured in last fortnight: Ravi Shastri

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri backs Bharat Arun, says only players deserve credit for success
2017-07-20 03:51:12 Read More

Have matured in last fortnight: Ravi Shastri

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri backs Bharat Arun, says only players deserve credit for success
2017-07-20 03:51:12 Read More

In SGM agenda: New conflict policy for BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) conflict management policy is in place, drafted in line with the recommendations of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) who are working on the implementation of Justice Lodha Panel reforms.
2017-07-20 03:38:33 Read More

Isner, Karlovic advance, Mannarino out at Newport

US top seed John Isner and second-seeded defending champion Ivo Karlovic advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP Hall of Fame Championships with straight-set triumphs Wednesday at Newport, Rhode Island.
2017-07-20 03:38:18 Read More

Virat Kohli shrugs off 'pressure talk'

Kohli shrugged off the idea he was feeling any added pressure given the events of the past few weeks. "I don't think there is added pressure because what has to happen will happen. I believe in that regardless of what happens around in the outside world," he said.
2017-07-20 03:19:52 Read More

Jaitley urges institutions to hold sporting events

With less than three months to go for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which would be held in India, Union minister Arun Jaitley today urged various government institutions to hold sporting events, so that the country could connect to the global popularity of football.
2017-07-20 03:16:52 Read More

If Rahul Dravid is free, I'm all for it: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri has no problems, whatsoever, in working with former India batting legend Rahul Dravid if the latter were to join the team in role of a consultant. "I'm very clear about that. If he can decide on how he can divide his time and let the BCCI know when he can be available, I am all for it," Shastri told TOI.
2017-07-20 03:02:37 Read More

Hello Halo -- F1 opts for cockpit protection from 2018

Formula One cars will have the Halo cockpit safety device installed in the 2018 world championship, the sport's strategy group said Wednesday, despite reservations over its effectiveness.
2017-07-20 02:43:18 Read More

Aguero going nowhere says Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Wednesday he had no plans to sell Sergio Aguero but confirmed the club was in talks with "three or four" potential new signings.
2017-07-20 02:34:32 Read More

Spain cruise past Portugal at women's Euro

First-half goals from Vicky Losada and Amanda Sampedro handed Spain a convincing 2-0 win against Euro newcomers Portugal in the Group D opener at the women's Euro tournament on Wednesday.
2017-07-20 02:24:00 Read More

Centre set to study feasibility of bidding for 2032 Olympics

Is India keen on hosting the 2032 Olympic Games? The country hasn’t even taken the first step yet but indications are that an effort is underway to consider bringing the sports extravaganza to the country.
2017-07-19 23:56:01 Read More

Solanke shines as Liverpool beat Palace in Hong Kong

New signing Dominic Solanke came off the bench to score as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in a preseason game in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
2017-07-19 16:58:44 Read More

Usain Bolt winning race against time to peak for London

Usain Bolt says he is over his early season setbacks and running into form at the right time to sign off his career with two more gold medals at next month's world athletics championships in London.
2017-07-19 16:48:26 Read More

Former ski-jumper Primoz Roglic wins Tour 17th stage

Former champion ski-jumper Primoz Roglic took a sensational solo victory on the mountainous 17th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday.
2017-07-19 16:42:46 Read More

Arsenal stun Bayern on penalties in Shanghai

Arsenal were outplayed for long periods by Bayern Munich before salvaging a last-gasp draw and then winning 3-2 on penalties in a Shanghai friendly on Wednesday.
2017-07-19 16:08:17 Read More

I can make impact in Tests with my range of shots: Dinesh Karthik

"I want to try to push for a spot in the Test team now that I am part of the ODI and T20 sides. That is a plausible dream for me. I would love to wear the whites again and play under Virat Kohli's captaincy. The kind of shots I have, it can make an impact in the middle-order," Dinesh Karthik said.
2017-07-19 15:15:24 Read More

Vijay Goel clarifies stand on Sports Code

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday rubbished reports that government servants cannot be elected to National Sports Federations (NSFs), saying government officials can hold posts in any sports body for one term under the present Sports Code.
2017-07-19 14:41:53 Read More

Green jersey Marcel Kittel quits Tour de France

Sprint star Marcel Kittel quit the Tour de France on Wednesday after a crash on the 183km, 17th stage in the Alps from La Mure to Serre-Chevalier.
2017-07-19 14:27:44 Read More

Slumbers keen to see ailing Woods back

The head of golf's governing body has expressed his hope that former world number one Tiger Woods will one day feature again at a British Open.
2017-07-19 14:09:35 Read More

Anirban Lahiri, Shiv Kapur look to make impact at The Open

Two Indian golfers -- Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur -- will be looking to make an impact when they tee off at The Open, starting on Thursday.
2017-07-19 13:34:38 Read More

Kamal Haasan to be brand ambassador of Tamil Thalaivas

Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan has been appointed brand icon of Pro Kabaddi League franchise Tamil Thalaivas, co-owned by India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.
2017-07-19 13:27:24 Read More

Sri Lanka sports minister willing to probe 2011 World Cup final

The South Asian nation lost the World Cup decider by six wickets against India at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, stunning the cricket-mad island. Then Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara resigned soon after the match.
2017-07-19 12:53:11 Read More

Akhil, Jitender get opponents for pro debut on August 5

Akhil, a former World Cup bronze-medallist, is an experienced boxer and has represented country in nearly 250 bouts during his amateur career. The 36-year-old Haryana-lad will face Gilchrist in a four-round, Junior Welterweight (63Kg) contest.
2017-07-19 12:42:08 Read More

Looking forward to return to my home team Hyderabad: Pragyan Ojha

Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha said he's seeking a transfer from Bengal after a two-season stint to return to his home team Hyderabad for the upcoming domestic season.
2017-07-19 12:32:49 Read More

Neeraj Chopra to take part in Monaco Diamond League Meeting

Top Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will make his second Diamond League Meetings appearance when he takes the field in Monaco on Friday, in the lead up to next month's World Championships in London.
2017-07-19 12:04:34 Read More

Virat Kohli expects no added pressure on working with Ravi Shastri

Speaking to the media before the team's departure for the tour of Sri Lanka --Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he expects the going to be smooth with new coach Ravi Shastri as they are both well aware of what is expected of them.
2017-07-19 11:37:36 Read More

Ravichandran Ashwin slips to third spot in ICC rankings

Rangana Herath has climbed to second position after grabbing his eighth 10-wicket match haul and helping win the one-off Test against Zimbabwe. Herath leapfrogged Ashwin to move within 32 points of Ravindra Jadeja, making it a 1-2 for left-arm spinners.
2017-07-19 10:46:02 Read More

'People will come and go, fabric of Indian cricket will remain'

Newly-appointed India head coach Ravi Shastri feels he has "matured immensely" in the last two weeks, a period that saw dramatic developments leading upto his appointment to the high-profile job.
2017-07-19 10:18:50 Read More

Response to UTT has been great: Manika Batra

Ultimate Table Tennis is trying to bring table tennis in to the Indian sporting parlance, and top Indian paddler Manika Batra feels that the league has been welcomed by the fans
2017-07-19 09:21:04 Read More

Response to UTT has been great: Manika Batra

Ultimate Table Tennis is trying to bring table tennis in to the Indian sporting parlance, and top Indian paddler Manika Batra feels that the league has been welcomed by the fans
2017-07-19 09:21:04 Read More

Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant 

India head coach Ravi Shastri now wants batting great Sachin Tendulkar to work with the national team as a consultant, provided it is not a case of conflict of interest.
2017-07-19 08:10:20 Read More

Ravi Shastri wants Sachin Tendulkar as consultant

India head coach Ravi Shastri now wants batting great Tendulkar to work with the national team as a consultant, provided it is not a case of conflict of interest.
2017-07-19 08:10:20 Read More

WWC: Confident India eager to upset Australia

Odds are stacked heavily against them but a confident India will aim to turn the tables when they take on six-time champions Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup on Thursday.
2017-07-19 06:52:05 Read More

I express aggression through my bat: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane, India Test vice-captain, sat on the bench throughout the Champions Trophy. He proceeded to West Indies as ODI opener in Rohit Sharma’s absence and was man-of-the-series with scores of 62, 103, 72, 60 and 39.
2017-07-19 06:27:19 Read More

Asian champion Manpreet fails dope test

Asian champion shot-putter Manpreet Kaur has been caught in the dope net after testing positive for a banned stimulant, a massive embarrassment for the country which might lose the gold medal clinched by her earlier this month.
2017-07-19 06:05:02 Read More

Hiatus will boost CSK brand value: Ashwin

R Ashwin first came into national prominence when he donned the Chennai Super Kings jersey. The tall offie was the lynchpin of CSK's bowling unit, bagging 120 wickets from 121 outings at an economy of 6.66.
2017-07-19 05:33:47 Read More

I've completely changed the West Indies' cricket setup: Gayle

Chris Gayle, who loves his dance moves as much as taking the opposition bowlers to the cleaners, still believes he has plenty to offer to west indies cricket. In a chat with TOI, the Jamaican power-hitter says he is keen on moulding the next generation of Caribbean cricketers even as he targets the 2019 world cup.
2017-07-19 05:00:17 Read More

Gagan Narang shoots down stress by playing mentor

Recently, Narang's foundation, Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) announced a long-term association with Olympic Gold Quest for its ambitious programme, Project Leap.
2017-07-19 04:52:14 Read More

MS Dhoni may have to change bat to stay within rules

Come October 1, all big hitters like David Warner, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and former Indian captain MS Dhoni will have to rethink their strategies before mauling the best bowlers in the business.
2017-07-19 04:11:53 Read More

ISL Draft: Nervous wait for 199 footballers

The Indian Super League (ISL) has put 199 players up for sale at the domestic player draft with annual salaries ranging from Rs 4 lakh to a mouth-watering Rs 1.10 crore.
2017-07-19 04:03:16 Read More

World Cup finalists England yet to hit peak form - Knight

Captain Heather Knight said England are yet to reach their best in the Women's World Cup, despite beating South Africa by two wickets at Bristol on Tuesday to reach the final.
2017-07-19 03:42:07 Read More

Shastri is going to make a fantastic coach: Hayden

Matthew Hayden has a deep connect with India right from his playing days. He was a huge hit during his three years with Chennai Super Kings and the Aussie legend loves being in this part of the country.
2017-07-19 03:20:32 Read More

Antonio Conte signs improved Chelsea deal

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte signed a new two-year deal with the Premier League giants on Wednesday as the club moved to quell reports of a rift with the Italian.
2017-07-19 03:17:21 Read More

Hockey: England, Argentina on course for showdown

England and Argentina moved closer to a Women's Hockey World League tournament final showdown in Johannesburg with contrasting last-eight victories Tuesday.
2017-07-19 03:07:49 Read More

US Open to top USD 50 million in prize money

This year's U.S. Open will become the first tennis tournament to top $50 million in prize money following a nine percent increase in the total purse, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday.
2017-07-19 02:59:29 Read More

'I've to be a good value addition to team'

Newly-appointed India bowling coach Bharat Arun is all set to join the team for the upcoming Sri Lanka series starting July 26.
2017-07-19 02:56:22 Read More

Ravi Shastri gets his core team

Back in the seat once again, India's newly-appointed coach Ravi Shastri has already gotten busy charting out the roadmap ahead.
2017-07-19 02:48:00 Read More

Ginobili set to return for Spurs - reports

The Argentine star, who turns 40 later this month, had hinted he may retire after the Spurs were downed in the Western Conference finals by Golden State last season.
2017-07-19 02:45:51 Read More

Up and down England disturb Bayliss

The team's 340-run thrashing by South Africa in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday led to scathing criticism from several former England captains.
2017-07-19 02:37:49 Read More

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Up and down England disturb Bayliss

The team's 340-run thrashing by South Africa in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday led to scathing criticism from several former England captains.
2017-07-19 02:37:49 Read More

Ganguly refuses to comment on Bharat Arun's appointment

Former India captain and part of the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday refused to comment on the re-signing of Bharat Arun as the bowling coach of the Indian cricket team till the 2019 ICC World Cup.
2017-07-18 17:57:13 Read More

BCCI to pay Ravi Shastri close to 8 crore plus per annum

It was learnt that the top brass of BCCI was unanimous in their decision on new chief coach Ravi Shastri's perks, which is atleast a crore more than previous coach Anil Kumble's salary of Rs 6.5 crore.
2017-07-18 17:28:52 Read More

Michael Matthews at the double on Tour de France stage 16

Australian Michael Matthews won his second stage of the 2017 Tour de France on Tuesday and closed in on the green jersey held by Marcel Kittel.
2017-07-18 16:50:40 Read More

ICC Women's World Cup: England beat SA in a thriller to reach final

South Africa posted 218 for 6 after batting first, but Sarah Taylor struck a composed 54 in reply before Shrubsole steered England to victory to set up a clash against either defending champions Australia or India at Lord's on Sunday.
2017-07-18 16:41:14 Read More

Women's HWL Semi-Final: India go down 1-4 to England

Drag flicker Gurjit Kaur (57th minute) was India's lone scorer, while Giselle Ansley (6th), Alex Danson (13th), Susannah Townsend (42nd) and Hannah Martin (60th) sounded the board for England in the quarter-final of the Women's Hockey World League Semi Final on Tuesday.
2017-07-18 16:24:39 Read More

F1 shield needs more work, says Horner

Formula One should hold fire on introducing a new "shield" cockpit protection system until the device has been fully tested and refined, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
2017-07-18 15:08:44 Read More

Alleged mention of names in fixing case put Sami, Akmal in fix

Pakistani players, Muhammad Sami and Umar Akmal are in a fix after their names were reported in the media in the ongoing spot-fixing hearings of the Pakistan Super League.
2017-07-18 14:51:59 Read More

Barcelona '200%' certain Neymar will stay

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Mestre insisted Tuesday that Brazilian star Neymar will be staying in Spain despite rumours linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
2017-07-18 14:03:21 Read More

ICC Women's World Cup: England need 219 to beat South Africa

England require 219 runs to beat South Africa and secure a spot in the women's World Cup final after teenager Laura Wolvaardt hit a determined 66 for the visitors on Tuesday.
2017-07-18 13:43:59 Read More

Graeme Cremer rues 'tough' reprieve for Niroshan Dickwella

Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer bemoaned a third umpire decision to reprieve Niroshan Dickwella, a move which eased Sri Lanka's record chase in the one-off Test on Tuesday.
2017-07-18 13:35:15 Read More

Creativity is key for Shiv Kapur at The Open

Wary of the unpredictable weather, Indian golfer Shiv Kapur said he would have two strategies to combat the Royal Birkdale course when he tees off at The Open on Thursday.
2017-07-18 13:11:10 Read More

Live: Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final India vs England

Get live score updates of the quarter-final match between India vs England in Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final on Times of India
2017-07-18 13:09:42 Read More

Indian golfers Lahiri, Kapur to feature in British Open

Ace Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur will be seen in action when the 146th edition of the sport's oldest tournament, the British Open, starts at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England from Thursday.
2017-07-18 12:36:11 Read More

Stephen Constantine wants to build team for future

Indian national football team coach Stephen Constantine, presently in charge of the India U-23 side, prefers 'long-term goals' rather than looking for quick results from the forthcoming AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers which kicks-off in Doha on Wednesday.
2017-07-18 12:27:26 Read More

Thieves target Umesh Yadav's flat

Unidentified thieves broke into the house of cricketer Umesh Yadav and decamped with Rs 45,000 in cash and two mobile phones, the police said on Tuesday.
2017-07-18 12:10:50 Read More

Sameer, Prannoy to lead Indian challenge at US Open Grand Prix Gold

Back in action after recovering from an injury, Sameer Verma will look to put the best foot forward when he competes at the US Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament which begins on Wednesday.
2017-07-18 11:49:47 Read More

Arsenal seeking fresh blood but Sanchez stays: Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Tuesday he wants to make more new signings before the season begins next month and batted away fresh doubts about the future of Alexis Sanchez.
2017-07-18 11:43:11 Read More

Bharat Arun's tips increased my consistency: Umesh Yadav

"Yes, last season has been one of my best in Test cricket where I showed a lot of consistency. But having shown that level of consistency, I would attribute the success to the efforts I had put in to rectify my mistakes of preceding seasons," Umesh Yadav said.
2017-07-18 11:30:38 Read More

FC Goa team signs Spanish forward Ferran Corominas

FC Goa have roped in Spanish forward Ferran Corominas for a one-year contract, a club official said. Popularly known as Coro, the 34-year-old has made over 250 appearances in La Liga and also have turned out for the likes of Elche, Osasuna, Mallorca and at Espanyol.
2017-07-18 11:06:48 Read More

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the Swiss world number three won a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday, the Association of Tennis Professionals confirmed on Monday.
2017-07-18 10:57:54 Read More

Sri Lanka pull off record chase to beat Zimbabwe in one-off Test

Fighting half-centuries by Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne sparked Sri Lanka to a record 388-run target to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets Tuesday in a pulsating end to the one-off Test.
2017-07-18 10:49:13 Read More

Bharat Arun is India's bowling coach, Sanjay Bangar assistant coach

The Indian men's cricket team will have its first bowling coach in over a year in the capacity of the man who last held the position - former India medium-pace bowler Bharat Arun, who on Tuesday was reappointed to the role he fulfilled during Ravi Shastri's tenure as team director from August 2014 to April 2016.
2017-07-18 10:32:14 Read More

Virender Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Virender Sehwag was among the shortlisted candidates for the post of the Indian coach who were interviewed by the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.
2017-07-18 10:31:10 Read More

Virat Kohli best batsman in the world: Mohammad Amir

Amir, who conducted a chat session on Twitter, was asked who he thought was the best in the business among the four, and his reply was: "They all are but personally Virat kohli"
2017-07-18 06:50:04 Read More

Marin Cilic reflects on what could've been

Cilic, who struggled with his serve in the final and his court coverage, said his badly blistered left foot had done him in.
2017-07-18 03:59:45 Read More

Pacer Umesh Yadav appointed as RBI officer

Umesh wanted to become a police constable, but unfortunately he couldn’t clear the exam missing the cut by a whisker. A decade later, Umesh - who is one of the leading fast bowlers in the world cricket - has been appointed as an assistant manager in Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Nagpur office.
2017-07-18 03:28:54 Read More

Jurgen Klopp exclusive: Liverpool are work in progress

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp talks about his vision and club's future plans in this exclusive interview with TOI.
2017-07-18 02:58:38 Read More

Totti confirms retirement to take Roma role

Francesco Totti confirmed his retirement on Monday, the Roma legend announcing he will take a directorship role at the Serie A club.
2017-07-18 02:56:01 Read More

Yoddhas edge out Challengers in UTT

Hong Kong's Doo Hoi Kem beat Petrissa Solja by three games to nil to help Oilmax-Stag Yoddhas register a 15-12 win against Shaze Challengers on day five of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the country's first-ever professional table tennis league, at the Nehru stadium here today.
2017-07-18 02:47:28 Read More

Yoddhas edge out Challengers in UTT

Hong Kong's Doo Hoi Kem beat Petrissa Solja by three games to nil to help Oilmax-Stag Yoddhas register a 15-12 win against Shaze Challengers on day five of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the country's first-ever professional table tennis league, at the Nehru stadium here today.
2017-07-18 02:47:28 Read More

I dreamed and I believed: Roger Federer

Eight Wimbledon crowns later, Roger Federer tries to decode his longevity.
2017-07-18 02:33:04 Read More

WWE: Jason Jordan is Kurt Angle’s big reveal

After weeks of building the Kurt Angle-Corey Graves storyline, the big reveal finally happened at Monday Night RAW Nashville with Kurt Angle coming out to the middle of the ring and talked about his past and how his actions in the past has now come back to haunt him and his family.
2017-07-18 02:26:19 Read More

Tiger Woods outside top 1,000 for first time in new rankings

Tiger Woods has dropped outside the top 1,000 players in the world for the first time in his professional career, latest rankings showed Monday.
2017-07-17 16:56:57 Read More

Glenn McGrath lavishes praise on Basil Thampi

Fast bowling may be hard work in India but it's good to see talented youngsters like Basil Thampi emerging in recent times, legendary Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath said on Monday.
2017-07-17 15:15:20 Read More

Hamilton could walk away from F1...or maybe not

Lewis Hamilton has hinted he could walk away from Formula One at the end of the season, while also indicating it was highly unlikely.
2017-07-17 15:11:16 Read More

Messi and Neymar praised by Barcelona boss

New Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde laughed off the idea of bringing in new players on Monday saying the best signings were the players already in the dressing room.
2017-07-17 15:07:19 Read More

South Africa thrash England by 340 runs in 2nd Test

South Africa hammered England by 340 runs to win the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday and level the four-match series at 1-1. England, set a mammoth 474 runs for victory, collapsed to 133 all out in their second innings 40 minutes before tea on the fourth day.
2017-07-17 14:37:35 Read More

Amit Kumar wins silver in World Para Athletics Championships

Amit Kumar Saroha's best throw of 30.25m, which came in his third attempt, fetched him a silver medal. In the process, the para-athlete from Haryana set a new Asian record in men's club throw F51 competition.
2017-07-17 14:22:38 Read More

After title and event rights, IPL media rights up for grabs

The BCCI will release the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the IPL media rights on July 21 while the last date for bid submission will be August 28. The media rights on offer will be for a five-year period.
2017-07-17 14:05:09 Read More

Zimbabwe's ODI win over Lanka good for the game, feels Ashwin

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin welcomed the upset ODI series victory scored by minnows Zimbabwe against hosts Sri Lanka and said such shock results will help cricket stay healthy.
2017-07-17 13:44:35 Read More

Johnson, McIlroy paired together at British Open

World number one Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy will play together in the first two rounds of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, it was announced Monday.
2017-07-17 13:44:02 Read More

Sainz could leave if the price is right, says Horner

Spanish Formula One driver Carlos Sainz could leave Toro Rosso if the price is right, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
2017-07-17 13:36:03 Read More

Bidhuri 8th Indian boxer to qualify for World Championships

Gaurav Bidhuri on Monday became the eighth Indian boxer to qualify for this year's World Championships in Hamburg, Germany after getting a quota place from the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC).
2017-07-17 13:10:38 Read More

Professional boxers to seek Railways permission for Super Boxing League

Professional boxers, who are employed with the Railways Sports Promotion Board, will formally seek its permission to compete in the ongoing Super Boxing League after the RSPB's refusal to sanction their participation.
2017-07-17 12:59:46 Read More

Zimbabwe seven wickets away from maiden Test win against Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe were seven wickets away from their maiden Test win over Sri Lanka on Monday after setting the hosts a target of 388 in their one-off match at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
2017-07-17 12:32:54 Read More

Wimbledon trophy is instant hangover cure for Roger Federer

After his surprise win in the Australian Open at the start of the year, Roger Federer said he had "partied like a rock star", and he was at it again following his record eighth Wimbledon triumph on Sunday that took his career Grand Slam tally to 19.
2017-07-17 12:24:35 Read More

Karolina Pliskova world number one as rivals wilt

Karolina Pliskova is the new world number one in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday despite never having won a major tournament.
2017-07-17 11:57:48 Read More

Bayern end bid to sign Sanchez from Arsenal

Bayern Munich boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed they have dropped their interest in signing Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez for next season.
2017-07-17 11:46:21 Read More

Garbine Muguruza will learn from past after Wimbledon success

Garbine Muguruza earned her first Grand Slam at Roland Garros, beating Serena Williams in the final, but then meekly capitulated at Wimbledon to Jana Cepelova in the second round, also experiencing early elimination at the Rio Olympics and the US Open.
2017-07-17 11:35:13 Read More

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Bayern jet off with Bundesliga title 'already in the bag'

Bayern Munich landed in China on Monday for their pre-season tour with the German giants already tipped to win a sixth straight Bundesliga title -- five weeks before the new season starts.
2017-07-17 11:12:17 Read More

Keeping Bottas looks a 'no-brainer', says Wolff

Keeping Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes next season looks an obvious decision but the Formula One champions need to consider their long term options, team boss Toto Wolff said after the Finn shone in Sunday's British Grand Prix.
2017-07-17 10:58:23 Read More

Delhi Dynamos unveil new coach ex-Madrid star Miguel Angel Portugal

Indian Super League team Delhi Dynamos unveiled former Real Madrid star Miguel Angel Portugal as the head coach of the side for the fourth edition of the league. Portugal will succeed Gianluca Zambrotta, who managed the team last year.
2017-07-17 10:43:56 Read More

Dhawan replaces injured Murali for Sri Lanka tour

Shikhar Dhawan has been drafted in as the replacement for injured opener Murali Vijay for India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the BCCI said on Monday.
2017-07-17 10:08:58 Read More

Para Athletics C'ships: Another forgettable day for India

In their respective events, discus throwers Jaideep Deswal and Pradeep, and high jumper Rampal Chahar returned underwhelming performances.
2017-07-17 10:06:17 Read More

Roger Federer up to No 3 in ATP rankings

Roger Federer's eighth Wimbledon title has pushed him up two spots and back to No 3 in the ATP rankings after he ended last season at No 16. Garbine Muguruza's first championship at the All England Club returns her to the WTA's top 10 at No 5.
2017-07-17 09:36:17 Read More

New school of thought: Get serious at sports

City institutions are hiring professionals in a bid to turn themselves into sporting 'superpowers'
2017-07-17 05:33:10 Read More

Won't play first-class cricket this year: Badrinath

Veteran batsman S Badrinath, who led Hyderabad last season, has decided "not to play" the upcoming first-class season. However, he clearly mentioned that he "isn't announcing" retirement at the moment.
2017-07-17 05:15:08 Read More

Plenty of champagne but not much fizz at Wimbledon

Wimbledon can make a strong claim to be the greatest, as well as the oldest, of tennis's major championships but the 2017 vintage will not go down as one of the finest produced at the All England Club.
2017-07-17 04:41:29 Read More

Hayden visits Madurai ahead of India Cements TNPL 2017

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden paid a visit to temple town Madurai on Sunday as the second season of Tamil Nadu Premier League kicks off later this week.
2017-07-17 04:32:38 Read More

Hayden visits Madurai ahead of India Cements TNPL 2017

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden paid a visit to temple town Madurai on Sunday as the second season of Tamil Nadu Premier League kicks off later this week.
2017-07-17 04:32:38 Read More

Talukdar, Rai and Bombayla back in Indian squad

Olympians Jayanta Talukdar, Tarundeep Rai and L Bombayla Devi have made a comeback to the Indian squad for the first time this year after making the cut in the recurve event for the upcoming World Cup leg IV in Berlin.
2017-07-17 04:25:59 Read More

Coaches should be allowed to pick own support-staff: Robin

Newly-appointed Team India coach Ravi Shastri's statement that he is the one who should pick his support staff has created a stir over the past couple of days. On Sunday, Shastri found a staunch supporter in former India fielding coach Robin Singh.
2017-07-17 03:40:07 Read More

Defeat in 2015 final to Serena helped Garbine prepare for 2017 success

Face shorn of makeup and hair pulled back in an awkwardly bunched ponytail, Garbine Muguruza, the newly crowned Wimbledon champion, spoke of an urgent task that needed her immediate attention. "I have to find a dress for the gala," the 23-year-old said, flashing her dimpled smile. "That's my priority now."
2017-07-17 03:20:23 Read More

With India job in sight Bharat Arun joins TNPL side

With new India head coach Ravi Shastri backing him, Bharat Arun looks set to take over as the bowling coach of the side, with a media report on Sunday even saying that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already appointed him.
2017-07-17 03:05:24 Read More

Venus' story is all about guts, grace & little glitter

Grace has a new face. Heavily kohled eyes that sparkle on occasion and an expression that says nothing save an odd smile of appreciation.
2017-07-17 03:01:19 Read More

South Korea's Park Sung-Hyun wins US Women's Open

South Korea's Park Sung-Hyun won her first major golf title on Sunday, firing her second consecutive five-under par 67 to capture the US Women's Open as US President Donald Trump watched.
2017-07-17 03:00:25 Read More

Roger Federer outclasses Marin Cilic to win record eighth crown at Wimbledon

Federer won 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 against Marin Cilic, who persisted through the 101-minute affair despite a badly blistered foot. The Swiss - 35 years and 342 days ­ who on Sunday became the oldest man to win here in the Open era, closed out the match with an ace.
2017-07-17 02:52:53 Read More

Don't laugh! I never dreamed I'd be Wimbledon legend: Federer

Roger Federer admitted on Sunday that he never thought he'd be a record eight-time Wimbledon champion and would even have laughed if he was told he'd win two majors in 2017.
2017-07-17 02:45:49 Read More

Women's HWL Semi-Final: Argentina beat India 3-0

With this defeat, India finished at the fourth spot in the points table with four points having played a goalless draw against South Africa on Saturday, a 1-4 loss against USA on Monday and a 1-0 victory against Chile on Wednesday. Argentina topped the table with 12 points.
2017-07-16 18:08:17 Read More

Federer vows to defend Wimbledon title in 2018

Roger Federer insisted he fully intends to defend his Wimbledon title in 2018 despite delivering what many fans fear sounded like a farewell speech to Centre Court.
2017-07-16 18:05:29 Read More

Martina Hingis, Jamie Murray win Wimbledon mixed doubles

Martina Hingis clinched her 23rd Grand Slam title as the Swiss star and Scottish partner Jamie Murray beat Henri Kontinen and Heather Watson 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbledon mixed doubles final on Sunday.
2017-07-16 17:54:24 Read More

2nd Test: South Africa set 474-run target for England

England were set a record target of 474 to win the second Test against South Africa at Trent Bridge on Sunday. South Africa declared their second innings on 343 for nine shortly before the close of the third day.
2017-07-16 17:46:07 Read More

Marin Cilic says blister caused meltdown in final

Marin Cilic, thrashed by Roger Federer in straight sets in Sunday's Wimbledon final, said he had been suffering from a blister in his foot during the showpiece clash.
2017-07-16 17:28:05 Read More

'It's magical': Federer joy at record 8th Wimbledon title

Roger Federer shed tears of joy as the Swiss star hailed his record eighth Wimbledon title as one of the most magical moments of his astounding career.
2017-07-16 16:13:55 Read More

Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic to win record eighth Wimbledon title

Roger Federer thrashed suffering Croat Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 to become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles crowns on Sunday, five years after landing his seventh. Federer claimed victory in less than two hours to become the oldest man to claim the title in the professional era.
2017-07-16 15:04:41 Read More

Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Sahara Force India enjoyed a double points finish at the 'home' British Grand Prix with Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez finishing eighth and ninth to collect six points for the team on Sunday.
2017-07-16 14:44:33 Read More

Mithali Raj closes in on top spot in ICC batswomen rankings

Mithali Raj, who helped India disposed of New Zealand to set up a semi-final clash against six-time champion Australia in Derby on Thursday, has scored 356 runs in the tournament, including the match-winning 109 against the Kiwis.
2017-07-16 14:32:06 Read More

Lewis Hamilton wins fourth straight British Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton slashed Sebastian Vettel's Formula One championship lead to one point by winning a record-equaling fifth British Grand Prix on Sunday as his title rival was left reeling by a late puncture.
2017-07-16 14:02:11 Read More

Michael Vaughan slams 'appalling' England batting

Former England captain Michael Vaughan blasted the current side's "appalling" batting in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at Trent Bridge, saying they need to show more respect for five-day cricket.
2017-07-16 12:58:43 Read More

CSK will find it tough on return: Muttiah Muralitharan

The second season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is set to benefit from Muttiah Muralitharan's immense cricketing acumen.
2017-07-16 12:47:19 Read More

Bharat Arun may be appointed India bowling coach

"Shastri has made it clear that Zaheer can spearhead the unit, but he needs someone like Arun to be around the team and see that what Zaheer suggests is implemented. Shastri is set to meet the Committee of Administrators on Monday and he will put forward his request," a senior BCCI official said.
2017-07-16 11:58:49 Read More

Wimbledon champion Muguruza eyes more trophies not rankings

Newly crowned women's champion Garbine Muguruza went into Wimbledon ranked 15th in the world and her victory at the All England Club will push her up to fifth in the WTA Rankings when they are published on Monday.
2017-07-16 11:20:45 Read More

Rahul Dravid, Zaheer Khan are being humiliated: Ramachandra Guha

Ramachandra Guha's comments came after the CoA approved the appointment of Ravi Shastri as chief coach on Saturday. However, the committee did not implicitly specify whether Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan were on board as batting and bowling consultants respectively for overseas tours, as had been claimed by the BCCI.
2017-07-16 10:36:07 Read More

If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Thakur

He has been away from the hullabaloo of Indian cricket for the last six months but former BCCI president Anurag Thakur says if required, he "won't shy away from accepting responsibility".
2017-07-16 09:35:53 Read More

I may consider coaching India in future: Jason Gillespie

Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie on Sunday admitted he might opt to take coaching role for Indian cricket team in near future after Ravi Shastri was appointed the head coach for the side.
2017-07-16 09:21:15 Read More

Harinder Pal Sandhu wins Victorian Open squash title

India's Harinder Pal Sandhu continued his fine run by winning a second title in two weeks, beating top-seed Rex Hedrick of Australia 12-14, 11-3, 11-4, 11-7 in a 77-minute final of Victorian Open squash, a PSA Tour event, in Melbourne on Sunday.
2017-07-16 09:05:43 Read More

Training 10 hours a day to face Vijender: Maimaitiali

Aiming to "surprise" Vijender Singh in his own backyard, WBO Oriental super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali says he is training 10 hours a day to ensure a knockout win for himself.
2017-07-16 07:31:26 Read More

Bengaluru Bulls announces captain for fifth Pro Kabaddi League

Star raider Rohit Kumar and defender Ravinder Pahal were named as captain and vice-captain respectively of the Bengaluru Bulls for the fifth season of the Pro-Kabaddi League.
2017-07-16 05:44:23 Read More

Ravi Shastri may get over Rs 7 crore a year

"BCCI is going to make an offer of more than Rs 7 crore to Shastri. This is the same amount which (predecessor) Anil Kumble had asked from the board during his presentation in May. But it can't be more than Rs 7.5 crore annually," a top functionary told TOI on Saturday.
2017-07-16 04:22:08 Read More

CAC brief was to pick head coach: Vikram Limaye

Outgoing CoA member and senior banker Vikram Limaye speaks on Team India, ICC affairs, IPL, conflicts and more...
2017-07-16 03:48:11 Read More

Eight dead in Senegal football stadium crush

Eight people were killed during Senegal's football league cup final in Dakar on Saturday, the sports minister said, as a wall collapsed onto clashing supporters triggering a panicked stampede.
2017-07-16 03:26:04 Read More

New panel to consult Ravi Shastri before finalising support staff

Four-member committee of CoA member Diana Edulji, BCCI acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and CEO Rahul Johri constituted to consult head coach Ravi Shastri on the matter of appointing support staff.
2017-07-16 03:22:56 Read More

Makarova and Vesnina cruise to Wimbledon women's doubles title

Russians Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina won the Wimbledon women's doubles title for the first time with a crushing 6-0, 6-0 victory over the pairing of Taiwan's Hao-Ching Chan and Romanian Monica Niculescu.
2017-07-16 02:59:54 Read More

Indians disappoint on Day 2 of World Para Athletics C'ships

Phogat managed an eighth-place finish with a throw of 23.75m in the F55 event, whereas Arvind finished seventh in his F37 event with a distance of 44.92 m.
2017-07-16 02:55:37 Read More

Roger Federer vs Marin Cilic: The beautiful vs the brutal

The title round then will be a clash of styles and eras, brutal versus beautiful, delicate battling destructive. A man in who the old meets with now against an opponent who embodies what will be.
2017-07-16 02:50:10 Read More

Kubot and Melo win Wimbledon men's doubles crown

Poland's Lukasz Kubot and Brazil's Marcelo Melo won the Wimbledon men's doubles title on Saturday after beating Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(2), 3-6, 13-11 in an epic test of endurance.
2017-07-16 02:44:39 Read More

2nd Test: South Africa bowlers leave England reeling

Keshav Maharaj and Chris Morris shared six wickets as South Africa made light of Kagiso Rabada's absence to establish a commanding position against England in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.
2017-07-16 02:33:23 Read More

Ashwin is a smart cricketer, says Muralitharan

India and Tamil Nadu off-spinner Ravichandran has improved a lot and is a smart cricketer, legendary Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan said on Saturday.
2017-07-15 17:43:40 Read More

Chelsea complete deal for midfielder Bakayoko

Chelsea completed the signing of French international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday.
2017-07-15 17:29:33 Read More

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Sourav Ganguly unveils his bronze statue at Balurghat

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday unveiled his eight-feet tall bronze statue at Balurghat after travelling in train for the first time in 15 years.
2017-07-15 17:24:01 Read More

Garbine Muguruza stunned by Wimbledon victory

Garbine Muguruza said it felt "incredible" to become Wimbledon champion even if it did mean defeating childhood idol Venus Williams.
2017-07-15 17:16:30 Read More

Sebastian Vettel admits Lewis Hamilton 'owned pole'

World championship leader Sebastian Vettel admitted he had no chance of beating Lewis Hamilton to pole position in Saturday's qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix.
2017-07-15 17:08:57 Read More

Women's World Cup: Accolades pour in for India for entering semis

Accolades poured in from all quarters for Indian women's cricket team with acting BCCI president C K Khanna hailing the performance of Mithali Raj and Co. as they entered the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup on Saturday.
2017-07-15 17:07:52 Read More

Matthews wins Tour 14th stage, Froome retakes yellow

Australian Michael Matthews won the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday as Chris Froome retook the yellow jersey from Fabio Aru.
2017-07-15 16:56:01 Read More

Women's World Cup: Mithali, Rajeshwari take India to semi-finals

India produced a superb bowling display to dismiss the Kiwis for 79 in just 25.3 overs. Left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (5/15) was the pick of the bowlers with her five-wicket haul, while Deepti Sharma (2/26) scalped two and Jhulan Goswami (1/14), Shikha Pandey (1/12) and Poonam Yadav (1/12) picked one each respectively.
2017-07-15 16:06:56 Read More

NIS courses need an upgrade, says Abhinav Bindra

Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra is hopeful that things will improve even as he waits for the "path-breaking moment" in Indian sport - the Sports Bill becoming a law and believes that getting more athletes into sport and provide them the expertise and the resources to start with a good foundation is the key to success.
2017-07-15 15:31:05 Read More

Garbine Muguruza beats Venus Williams to win Wimbledon title

An inspired Garbine Muguruza stormed to her first Wimbledon title on Saturday, blowing away in-form American Venus Williams 7-5, 6-0 with arguably the performance of her career after tight and tense early exchanges.
2017-07-15 14:48:52 Read More

Lewis Hamilton storms to British Grand Prix pole

Lewis Hamilton stormed to the 67th pole position of his career after a dazzling performance during qualifying on Saturday for the British Grand Prix.
2017-07-15 13:36:39 Read More

Roger Federer, from Mr Angry to Mr Perfect

Fourteen years after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, Roger Federer stands on the verge of an historic eighth All England Club triumph and 19th major. On court, his successes have brought him more than $100 million in prize money and 92 career titles.
2017-07-15 12:36:44 Read More

I will miss rivalry with Mohun Bagan in ISL: Sunil Chhetri

India football captain Sunil Chhetri on Saturday rued that he would "miss" Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC rivalry, one of the talking points of Indian football in the recent past.
2017-07-15 12:10:33 Read More

Shastri's appointment approved but no decision on Dravid, Zaheer

In a meeting attended by CoA members Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the CoA approved the appointment of Shastri. However, the committee did not implicitly specify whether Dravid and Khan were on board as consultants for specific overseas tours, as had been claimed by the BCCI.
2017-07-15 11:54:21 Read More

Roger Federer on verge of Wimbledon immortality

Victory over Croatian giant Marin Cilic will give Roger Federer a 19th career Grand Slam title and second in three majors this year after sweeping to a fifth Australian Open in January following a six-month absence.
2017-07-15 11:23:23 Read More

Four-member committee to decide on Ravi Shastri's salary

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Saturday formed a four-member panel, which includes acting Board President C K Khanna and CEO Rahul Johri, to decide on the remuneration of newly-appointed head coach Ravi Shastri and other members of the support staff.
2017-07-15 10:53:12 Read More

Wimbledon: In men's final, mild-mannered Cilic will face a juggernaut

Last year, in the quarter-finals, Cilic had three match points in the fourth set before Federer found a way to wriggle free and rally for a 6-7 (4), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9), 6-3 victory.
2017-07-15 08:19:12 Read More

Pro Kabaddi season 5 sets Rs 8 crore in prize money

This marks a significant and unprecedented increment from Rs 2 crores, which was the prize money scheme for Season 4 of the league in 2016.
2017-07-15 08:09:56 Read More

Karman one win away from maiden ITF singles title

Karman Kaur Thandi earned herself an opportunity to win her maiden ITF singles title by breezing into the final of the $25000 ITF event in Niman, China on Saturday.
2017-07-15 07:33:28 Read More

No agreement on new deal as talks continue in Australia

Australia's players and the country's governing body have been involved in discussions since Friday but have yet to reach an agreement on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) said on Saturday.
2017-07-15 06:45:51 Read More

Bindra writes to Sports Ministry, suggests athlete helpline

Abhinav Bindra has submitted a suggestion to Sports Minister Vijay Goel in regards to a helpline for the wellbeing of India's athletes, particularly when outside of the country participating in global events.
2017-07-15 05:57:06 Read More

IMG retains IPL events deal for five years

UK-based International Management Group (IMG), the backbone of the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last 10 years, has won the bid to be retained as events rights holders of the multi-million-dollar tournament.
2017-07-15 05:01:32 Read More

Sundar Singh bags India's 1st gold at World Para Athletics

Sundar Singh Gurjar opened India's account at the World Para Athletics Championships by clinching gold in the men’s javelin throw event. He recorded a personal best effort of 60.36m in the F46 category.
2017-07-15 04:43:29 Read More

Six state units yet to give office-bearers' list: BCCI

Thirty-six units of the BCCI have provided a list of their current office-bearers as desired by the Supreme Court-constituted Committee of Administrators (CoA).
2017-07-15 04:29:40 Read More

Garbine Muguruza stands between Venus Williams & slice of history

Venus Williams believes her big game experience will prove decisive as the American star bids to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in Saturday's Wimbledon final against Garbine Muguruza.
2017-07-15 03:48:53 Read More

As Wimbledon glory beckons, Federer muses on life after tennis

To suggest there may be life beyond tennis for Roger Federer seems almost like heresy, but the greatest ever grasscourt player's thoughts strayed in that direction on Friday after he set yet another Wimbledon record.
2017-07-15 03:43:26 Read More

Kerala Blasters sign Meulensteen as head coach

The 53-year-old Dutch has worked as the assistant with Sir Alex Fergusen from 2007 to 2013 before joining Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala as their head coach.
2017-07-15 03:25:48 Read More

SC rethink on one-state, one-vote on the cards

The Supreme Court on Friday appeared to open a window of hope for Railways, Services, Association of Indian Universities, National Cricket Club and Cricket Club of India to regain their full membership in the Indian cricket board (BCCI).
2017-07-15 03:14:20 Read More

Coach Selection: How Virender Sehwag missed out

Former India opener Virender Sehwag, a mentor with the Kings XI Punjab franchise in the IPL, had Kohli's complete backing and would've been a front-runner to grab the role if not for certain conditions.
2017-07-15 03:05:34 Read More

Why Virender Sehwag missed out on Team India coach's job

Former India opener Virender Sehwag, a mentor with the Kings XI Punjab franchise in the IPL, had Kohli's complete backing and would've been a front-runner to grab the role if not for certain conditions.
2017-07-15 03:05:34 Read More

N Srinivasan, Niranjan Shah disrupted BCCI meet: CoA to SC

Both Srinivasan and Shah allegedly gained back-door entry into the SGM and created chaos and disruption to prevent the SGM from adopting the SC-accepted recommendations of the Justice Lodha panel.
2017-07-15 00:03:43 Read More

Wimbledon: Federer beats Berdych to reach final

Roger Federer's relentless pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon title continued as he beat stubborn Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 to reach the final for the 11th time on Friday.
2017-07-14 18:06:53 Read More

Bottas doubles up in Silverstone practice

In-form Valtteri Bottas registered a 'double top' ahead of Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to confirm his title credentials in Friday's opening practice sessions ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix.
2017-07-14 16:49:26 Read More

Never ever felt insecure doing 12th man's duties: Rahane

It's not easy if you have been an India Test captain in March and performing the duties of a 12th man in June but Ajinkya Rahane is a team man to the core, who believes that moment one wears the India jersey, one needs to keep all his insecurities and ego issues at bay.
2017-07-14 16:31:45 Read More

Damneet wins a silver in World U-18 Athletics

Damneet Singh grabbed a silver in boys' hammer throw event to give India their first medal on the third day of the IAAF World U-18 Athletics Championships on Friday. Damneet sent the 5kg chain and iron ball to a best distance of 74.20m, which he came up in his first attempt.
2017-07-14 16:18:07 Read More

Damneet wins a silver in World U-18 Athletics

Damneet Singh grabbed a silver in boys' hammer throw event to give India their first medal on the third day of the IAAF World U-18 Athletics Championships on Friday. Damneet sent the 5kg chain and iron ball to a best distance of 74.20m, which he came up in his first attempt.
2017-07-14 16:18:07 Read More

Cilic beats Querrey to enter first Wimbledon final

Croatia's Marin Cilic reached the Wimbledon final for the first time on Friday with a 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 win over Sam Querrey. The seventh-seeded Croat will face either seven-time champion Roger Federer or Tomas Berdych in Sunday's final.
2017-07-14 15:22:19 Read More

Premier Futsal to be a bigger success, says Ronaldinho

Legendary Brazilian football player Ronaldinho on Friday said the Premier Futsal will be a bigger success this year.
2017-07-14 15:08:24 Read More

China's Feng leads, Yoshiba shares third at US Women's Open

China's Feng Shanshan remained atop the leaderboard Friday morning after the conclusion of the storm-interrupted opening round of the US Women's Open.
2017-07-14 15:03:40 Read More

Gambhir, Nehra rubbish Ranatunga's fixing allegations

India's World Cup heroes found former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga's demand for an inquiry into the 2011 final as "outrageous". India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to win their second World Cup title in 50-over cricket.
2017-07-14 14:17:02 Read More

Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals back in IPL: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday welcomed the two Indian Premier League franchises - Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals - back into the league.
2017-07-14 14:06:37 Read More

Zaheer will be contracted for 150 days a year: Ganguly

India's new bowling consultant Zaheer Khan will be offered a contract of 150 days per season, informed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly.
2017-07-14 13:49:55 Read More

Vani wins third title of the year on Hero Women's Pro Tour

Vani Kapoor clinched her third win in four starts on the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour with a bogey free three-under 68 in the final round of the eighth leg of the Tour at Clover Greens.
2017-07-14 13:40:43 Read More

Sports Ministry to pick 1000 athletes for training scholarship

The government will select 1000 talented young athletes and spend Rs 5 lakh per year on the training of each of them, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said on Friday.
2017-07-14 13:25:59 Read More

Ageless Venus Williams eyes historic Wimbledon title

Unbowed by age and illness, Venus Williams stands on the brink of a history as the American star bids to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in Saturday's Wimbledon final against Garbine Muguruza.
2017-07-14 13:04:04 Read More

Rough start for Aditi on weather-hit US Women's Open

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok had a rough start to the Women's US Open as she was two-over through 17 holes in a weather-hit first round. It was not a roller-coaster, but just that a lot of putts did not fall and she had three bogeys and one birdie on 17th, just as darkness stopped play.
2017-07-14 12:56:41 Read More

Ervine ton lifts Zimbabwe out of Test trouble

Craig Ervine hit an unbeaten 151 to pull Zimbabwe out of trouble on the opening day of their one-off Test against Sri Lanka on Friday. Ervine's career-best effort lifted Zimbabwe from a precarious 70-4 to 344-8 at stumps.
2017-07-14 12:40:55 Read More

Five facts on Wimbledon finalist Garbine Muguruza

Five facts on Garbine Muguruza who faces Venus Williams in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.
2017-07-14 12:10:18 Read More

Five facts on Wimbledon finalist Garbine Muguruza

Five facts on Garbine Muguruza who faces Venus Williams in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.
2017-07-14 12:10:18 Read More

SC drops contempt proceedings against ex-BCCI chief Thakur

The Supreme Court on Friday dropped contempt proceedings against former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Anurag Thakur as it accepted his unqualified apology.
2017-07-14 11:54:13 Read More

Ranatunga seeks probe into 2011 World Cup final defeat to India

Former Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Friday demanded an investigation into the country's 2011 World Cup final defeat by India amid allegations of match fixing.
2017-07-14 10:55:43 Read More

Valtteri Bottas quickest in opening British GP practice

Valtteri Bottas topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Friday morning's opening free practice session for this weekend's British Grand Prix.
2017-07-14 10:46:18 Read More

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SC issues notice to Srinivasan, Shah for participating in BCCI meet

TOI has learned that the CoA in its reported stated that though Srinivasan is disqualified to become a member of any cricket association or BCCI, he attended the board’s SGM (Special General Meeting) as nominee of TNCA.
2017-07-14 10:24:40 Read More

Manu-Sumeeth reach quarters, Prannoy loses in Canada

Defending champions Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy reached the men's doubles quarterfinals but it was curtains for HS Prannoy in men's singles at the Canada Open Grand Prix on Friday.
2017-07-14 10:09:54 Read More

WWE Mae Young classic participants announced

The much-awaited women’s exclusive tournament, the WWE Mae Young classic competitors were revealed on Friday during a Parade of Champions, streamed live across WWE’s Facebook page and YouTube channel from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.
2017-07-14 08:38:47 Read More

Rohit Sharma flaunts WWE Championship belt

Thanks to WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative, Triple H, Rohit and his team now are the proud owner of a WWE Championship belt, with custom-made Mumbai Indians plate.
2017-07-14 08:00:05 Read More

Federer the hot favourite in men's semi-finals

Roger Federer has history in his sights on men's semi-finals day at Wimbledon on Friday as he aims to reach a record 11th showpiece match and, ulitmately, an unprecedented eighth title.
2017-07-14 04:26:51 Read More

Ban over, Chennai Super Kings eye MS Dhoni again

The two-year suspension of Chennai Super Kings following the spot-fixing scandal ended on Thursday and the two-time champions are once again back in fold. And Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL), the company that runs the team, has already charted out their plans.
2017-07-14 03:51:28 Read More

Either sack all of us or let us be: State units

Away from the chaos surrounding the appointment of the support staff for the Indian cricket team, there's a different match being played between the members of the BCCI and the Committee of Administrators (CoA) that will be refereed by the Supreme Court on Friday.
2017-07-14 03:45:44 Read More

We put our heart & soul into the process: Sachin, Ganguly & VVS

In the mail, CAC members have expressed their anguish right at the start. "You will be aware that we put our heart and soul into the process, approaching a task made delicate by the recent developments with a clear head and with sole aim of providing Indian team with best resources possible."
2017-07-14 03:28:51 Read More

Zaheer Khan likely to miss out as bowling coach

Shastri is likely to meet the SC-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) members on Monday to discuss the role of the Indian team's bowling coach.
2017-07-14 03:12:11 Read More

Back in blue: Wayne Rooney scores on Everton return

Wayne Rooney scored in his first game back with Everton, and was given a hug by a spectator who ran onto the field.
2017-07-14 03:08:12 Read More

Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out of Wimbledon

Indian star Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski crashed out of the mixed doubles competition at the Wimbledon tennis tournament following a tough three-set battle here on Thursday.
2017-07-14 02:18:16 Read More

Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out of Wimbledon

Indian star Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski crashed out of the mixed doubles competition at the Wimbledon tennis tournament following a tough three-set battle here on Thursday.
2017-07-14 02:18:16 Read More

Big 3 rebuffed: Shastri gets to pick core staff

The BCCI did not mention the names of Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid-appointed consultants on Tuesday-in a press statement sent out on Thursday.
2017-07-14 00:55:19 Read More

Hurt by 'falsehoods', didn't force Zaheer, Dravid on Shastri: CAC

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) on Thursday shot a letter to CoA chief Vinod Rai, expressing "pain" at the perception that appointments of Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan were forced upon head coach Ravi Shastri.
2017-07-13 16:59:17 Read More

Making it to 2019 World Cup our first aim: Chris Gayle

The explosive opening batsman - who last played for West Indies during the T20 World Cup in India last year - was part of the winning squad against India in the lone T20I last week.
2017-07-13 16:54:08 Read More

Venus eclipses Konta to reach Wimbledon final

Five-time champion Venus Williams rolled back the years to reach her first Wimbledon final since 2009 with a clinically-executed 6-4, 6-2 victory over home hope Johanna Konta on Thursday.
2017-07-13 15:35:35 Read More

Zaheer's appointment, like Dravid, is tour specific: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday made it clear that Zaheer Khan's appointment as bowling consultant of the Indian cricket team is also tour specific, just like batting consultant Rahul Dravid.
2017-07-13 15:18:52 Read More

Cilic's hometown hoping for another 'miracle'

Marin Cilic's first Wimbledon semi-final against American Sam Querrey will be greeted with great excitement in his hometown, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site in southern Bosnia.
2017-07-13 14:34:27 Read More

Selby to defend IBF featherweight title despite mother's death

Britain's Lee Selby will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) world featherweight belt on Saturday against Argentine challenger Jonathan Victor Barros despite his mother dying on Tuesday.
2017-07-13 14:22:16 Read More

Selby to defend IBF featherweight title despite mother's death

Britain's Lee Selby will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) world featherweight belt on Saturday against Argentine challenger Jonathan Victor Barros despite his mother dying on Tuesday.
2017-07-13 14:22:16 Read More

Muguruza storms into second Wimbledon final

Garbine Muguruza stormed into her second Wimbledon final in three years with a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of nerve-ridden Magdalena Rybarikova in just 64 minutes on Centre Court on Thursday.
2017-07-13 13:40:25 Read More

Lacazette scores on debut in Arsenal win against Sydney

Alexandre Lacazette, signed last week in a £52.5 million ($68 million) deal from Lyon, came off the bench in the second half to score Arsenal's second goal before more than 80,000 fans at Sydney's Olympic stadium.
2017-07-13 12:51:01 Read More

Abdelhak Nouri has 'serious, permanent' brain damage: Ajax

Abdelhak Nouri has suffered "serious and permanent" brain damage following his collapse over the weekend, his club Ajax said Thursday, dashing earlier hopes the promising prospect would make a quick recovery.
2017-07-13 12:17:21 Read More

Farah to make Birmingham his British track farewell

Athletics legend Mo Farah will run his final race as a track athlete in Britain at the Diamond League meeting in Birmingham on August 20, the organisers announced on Thursday.
2017-07-13 12:08:38 Read More

Telangana CM hails Mithali for creating ODI record

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday congratulated Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj on creating a world record by becoming the first player to cross 6,000 runs in the history of women's ODI.
2017-07-13 12:01:01 Read More

Ex-BCCI prez Anurag Thakur tenders unconditional apology in SC

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur on Thursday tendered a fresh "unconditional" and "unequivocal" apology in the Supreme Court, saying it was never his intention to undermine the majesty of the apex court.
2017-07-13 11:52:38 Read More

Harinder Pal Sandhu marches in Victorian Open squash quarters

Harinder Pal Sandhu made it to the quarters in the Victorian Open, a PSA world tour event. Fresh from his success in Adelaide a few days ago, Harinder began his campaign on a bright note by getting the better of Qatar's Syed Azlan Amjed 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 in the second round on Thursday.
2017-07-13 11:46:59 Read More

Prasanna 'disappointed' with CAC's drama on Shastri's selection

Former India off-spinner Erapalli Prasanna on Thursday said he is "disappointed" with the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) - comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman - for dilly-dallying over choosing the national cricket team's new coach.
2017-07-13 11:17:53 Read More

Bhaichung Bhutia to join Premier Futsal

Star football player and former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia will join the Premier Futsal as the Talent Director heading its Indian amateur talent hunt program.
2017-07-13 11:08:05 Read More

Bhutia to join Premier Futsal despite AIFF association

Indian football great Bhaichung Bhutia will join the Premier Futsal as its talent director despite being involved with the AIFF, which does not recognise the venture.
2017-07-13 11:08:05 Read More

Geneva FIDE GP: Harikrishna stuns Aronian to climb to top spot

Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna dished out a stellar performance to beat world No. 4 Levon Aronian of Armenia in the sixth round to climb to the top of the leaderboard at the Geneva FIDE Grand Prix chess tournament.
2017-07-13 10:58:30 Read More

Federer steps into Wimbledon land of the giants

Roger Federer stands just two wins away from a record eighth Wimbledon title but faces a perilous trip through the land of the giants if he is to become the tournament's oldest champion.
2017-07-13 10:40:51 Read More

Wimbledon: Rohan Bopanna advances to quarterfinals, Sania Mirza loses

Sania Mirza crashed out of the mixed doubles competition while Rohan Bopanna and his partner entered the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships.
2017-07-13 09:56:04 Read More

Chris Froome keeping eye on key stage

Chris Froome believes Thursday's 12th stage of the Tour de France will be key to claiming a fourth overall title.
2017-07-13 08:46:21 Read More

No special preparations for clash with Maimaitiali: Vijender

His first fight of the year could fetch Vijender Singh his second title but the Indian boxing star says save for minor tweaks in technique, he isn't making any special preparations for the showdown with China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali next month.
2017-07-13 08:38:58 Read More

Ravi Shastri to pitch for Bharath Arun despite Zaheer Khan's presence

Shastri's choice of bowling coach was always Arun and it is now apparent that Cricket Advisory Committee did not take Shastri into confidence while recommending Zaheer as the bowling coach although his role would be similar to that of Rahul Dravid - that of a consultant.
2017-07-13 07:26:42 Read More

Shastri to pitch for Bharath Arun despite Zaheer's presence

Two days after the appointment of Ravi Shastri and Zaheer Khan as head coach and bowling coach, it has emerged that Shastri is set to have a meeting with Supreme Court-appointed (CoA) on Monday to discuss the role of bowling coach.
2017-07-13 07:26:42 Read More

50 days of WWE Champion Jinder Mahal’s reign

It was on May 21 that Jinder Mahal won the WWE Champion pinning Randy Orton thus becoming the 50th WWE Champion and only the second Indian origin pro-wrestler to hold a title in WWE after The Great Khali.
2017-07-13 05:13:51 Read More

England, Australia, South Africa into WWC semi-finals

England, Australia and South Africa booked their places in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup with a game to spare after convincing wins on Wednesday.
2017-07-13 03:50:12 Read More

CoA status report blasts BCCI members

In its fourth status report filed by the Committee of Administrators (CoA), which will be presented to the Supreme Court on July 14, the committee led by ex-CAG Vinod Rai have come down heavily on the members of the board for not complying with the order of the country's highest judicial bench.
2017-07-13 03:47:02 Read More

Formula 1 says 30 places keen on staging races

One day after Silverstone's owners announced they will terminate their British Grand Prix contract, Formula One's new leadership said on Wednesday they had been inundated with interest from around 30 places looking to stage races.
2017-07-13 03:22:40 Read More

Women's Hockey: Japan stun England 'golden girls'

Japan stunned the England "golden girls" 1-0 in Johannesburg on Wednesday with Mami Karino scoring an early goal in a Women's Hockey World League tournament match day 3 thriller.
2017-07-13 03:16:43 Read More

Juventus swoop for Bayern winger Douglas Costa

Juventus have signed Brazil international winger Douglas Costa on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich with an option to make the move permanent, the Italian champions said on Wednesday.
2017-07-13 03:13:21 Read More

Federer eyes title as Murray, Djokovic exit Wimbledon

Roger Federer moved into his 12th Wimbledon semi-final and within touching distance of a record eighth title on Wednesday as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic crashed out on a dramatic day at the All England Club.
2017-07-13 03:02:03 Read More

Hips don't lie for beaten Murray at Wimbledon

Andy Murray admitted to battling pain throughout Wimbledon after he hobbled to a quarter-final exit at the hands of Sam Querrey on Wednesday having failed to overcome a troublesome hip injury.
2017-07-13 02:53:33 Read More

Mithali Raj - From Bharatnatyam dancer to cricket icon

​​​The two people instrumental in giving India its crowning jewel in women's cricket are former Hyderabad pacer Jyothi Prasad and the late NIS coach Sampath Kumar. While it was Prasad who spotted the talent in the 10-year-old Mithali, Sampath shaped her into a world-class performer.
2017-07-13 02:50:26 Read More

Rahul Dravid being compensated for losing IPL job?

TOI understands that bringing Rahul Dravid in Team India's coaching staff as batting consultant for overseas Test tours is a part of the compensation the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is 'obliged' to offer him for letting go of his association with Delhi Daredevils as a mentor.
2017-07-13 02:38:53 Read More

COA to look into appointment of bowling, batting consultants

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) is concerned by the move on part of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) to go beyond its brief on the subject of selecting India's national coach.
2017-07-13 02:30:01 Read More

What goes around comes around: Ravi Shastri

The suspense surrounding India's new coach has finally ended with Ravi Shastri getting the job. Shastri — a favourite among players for his communication skills — will join the team on the long tour of Sri Lanka starting July 19.
2017-07-13 02:16:50 Read More

Federer outclasses Raonic to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who turns 36 next month, played his best tennis of the tournament to dismantle the big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic who knocked him out at the semi-final stage last year.
2017-07-12 17:47:20 Read More

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Djokovic retires hurt against Berdych in Wimbledon quarter-final

Three-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic retired injured during his quarter-final against Czech Tomas Berdych on Wednesday. He appeared to be struggling with an arm injury.
2017-07-12 17:20:44 Read More

Five-star Marcel Kittel wins Tour de France 11th stage

Marcel Kittel continued to dominate the Tour de France sprint finishes, taking his fifth stage victory in Pau on Wednesday.
2017-07-12 16:54:04 Read More

Cilic ends long wait for first Wimbledon semi-final

Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon semi-final with a 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 victory over Luxembourg's Gilles Muller on Wednesday. Cilic had lost in the quarter-finals on his last three visits to Wimbledon.
2017-07-12 16:35:58 Read More

Cilic ends long wait for first Wimbledon semi-final

Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon semi-final with a 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 victory over Luxembourg's Gilles Muller on Wednesday. Cilic had lost in the quarter-finals on his last three visits to Wimbledon.
2017-07-12 16:35:58 Read More

ICC Women's World Cup: India suffer 8-wicket loss to Australia

India's semifinal hopes suffered a major jolt after Australia notched up a comfortable eight-wicket win, riding on a superb show by their top-order batswomen in the ICC Women's World Cup on Wednesday.
2017-07-12 16:24:40 Read More

When Mithali Raj took Chennai by storm in 2011

Mithali Raj prefers to talk in her mother tongue Tamil when she is at home or with her camp roommate N Niranjana, who has represented India in 22 Tests, 2 ODIs and 14 T20Is.
2017-07-12 15:49:55 Read More

I didn't know the meaning of Rockstar: Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja recalled how leg spin great Shane Warne had left him curious by addressing him as a 'Rockstar' when the Australian was leading him at the Rajasthan Royals in the first season of the IPL in 2008.
2017-07-12 15:42:22 Read More

Andy Murray beaten in Wimbledon quarter-finals by Sam Querrey

Big-serving Sam Querrey, who knocked out then defending champion Novak Djokovic last year, is the first American man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since Andy Roddick at Wimbledon in 2009. Murray led by two sets to one but was clearly troubled by an injury in the fourth set.
2017-07-12 15:09:59 Read More

Root's 'great start' encourages former skipper Cook

Former England captain Alastair Cook hailed the "outstanding" start made by new Test skipper Joe Root ahead of his second outing in charge.
2017-07-12 14:38:36 Read More

Diana hails Mithali for becoming highest run-getter in ODIs

Former captain and COA member Diana Edulji on Wednesday congratulated current India skipper Mithali Raj on becoming the highest run-getter in women's ODI cricket, saying she is among the best the country has ever produced.
2017-07-12 14:29:01 Read More

Mithali, Tendulkar not made, they are born: Coach

The coach of Indian women's team captain Mithali Raj, who on Wednesday became the highest run-getter in women's ODIs, was so overwhelmed with his ward's world record feat that he went on to the extent of equating her with Sachin Tendulkar.
2017-07-12 14:21:13 Read More

Venus stands in way of Konta's history bid

Johanna Konta has history in her sights as the world number seven bids to become the first British woman to reach the Wimbledon final for 40 years when she faces her childhood idol Venus Williams on Thursday.
2017-07-12 14:20:46 Read More

Sri Lanka Cricket offers cash for stripped ground staff

Sri Lanka Cricket Wednesday offered cash and new clothes to temporary groundsmen who were forced to hand in the uniforms they were wearing before being paid their wages.
2017-07-12 13:58:24 Read More

PCI says could not withdraw money due to court matter

Reports said that Kanchanmala Pande, who took part in the Berlin Para Swimming Championships with five others, was forced to borrow money in Berlin from a friend and was fined for travelling without a ticket on public transport after she was not given enough money by the PCI.
2017-07-12 13:20:55 Read More

SmackDown Live recap: Jinder Mahal to bring Punjabi Prison next week

After dispatching Dillinger with the Khallas, Mahal stated that he will bring hell to Randy Orton by bringing the Punjabi Prison structure next week on SmackDown Live. Mahal looked dominant in the ring and cut a good promo driving home his point well.
2017-07-12 13:10:50 Read More

Indian eves beat Chile 1-0 to enter quarters of HWL Semi-Final

Preeti Dubey's 38th minute goal against Chile ensured India earned their first win in the FIH Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final after a goalless draw against South Africa and 1-4 loss to mighty USA in their previous matches.
2017-07-12 12:27:52 Read More

Umar Akmal not given central contract; Sarfraz in category A

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday dropped the enigmatic batsman Umar Akmal from the list of 35 players awarded new 12-month central contracts but promoted captain Sarfraz Ahmed to the top category along with Muhammad Amir and Yasir Shah.
2017-07-12 11:59:57 Read More

Bhajji, Raina, Kaif hail Zaheer being named bowling coach

Hailing the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for its decision to appoint Zaheer Khan as bowling consultant of the national team, several teammates of the former star pacer wished him all the luck with his new assignment.
2017-07-12 11:36:52 Read More

Mithali becomes all-time leading run-getter in women's ODIs

Mithali Raj on Wednesday became the all-time leading run-getter in women's one day internationals. She overtook England's Charlotte Edwards (5992) after scoring her 34th run against Australia in Bristol. The 34-year-old Indian reached the landmark in her 183rd ODI, taking 164 innings – 16 less than Charlotte.
2017-07-12 11:31:37 Read More

I am used to challenges, bring on another one, says Shastri

Newly-appointed Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday predicted that the current team led by Virat Kohli can be a better Test unit than any Indian team of the past.
2017-07-12 11:08:59 Read More

COA wants Kapil Dev as part of committee for Players' body

The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering committee that will help in the formation of Players' Association as per Lodha Panel Recommendation.
2017-07-12 10:48:59 Read More

Hamilton aims for Silverstone four-timer

Lewis Hamilton will head to Silverstone for this weekend's British Grand Prix with the circuit as much in the headlines as the home hero.
2017-07-12 10:39:58 Read More

Hamilton aims for Silverstone four-timer

Lewis Hamilton will head to Silverstone for this weekend's British Grand Prix with the circuit as much in the headlines as the home hero.
2017-07-12 10:39:58 Read More

Women's HWL Semi-Final: India beat Chile 1-0

Get live score updates of Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final Pool B match between India vs Chile on Times of India
2017-07-12 10:01:38 Read More

Tamim denies hate crime behind sudden Essex exit

Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal rejected rumours on Wednesday that he quit English county cricket club Essex because of a hate crime targeting his family and said it was down to personal reasons.
2017-07-12 08:00:04 Read More

Indian para-swimmer forced to borrow money in Berlin

Six Indian Para-swimmers were reportedly forced to fend for themselves at the recently held 2017 World Para Swimming World Series in Berlin after the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) failed to release the money sanctioned for the event.
2017-07-12 06:57:48 Read More

Ronaldinho to visit Mumbai on Friday

Former FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho will visit India on Friday and explore his future with Premier Futsal, a variation of football played indoors.
2017-07-12 06:53:25 Read More

CoA hails CAC's head coach choice

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Wednesday hailed the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for picking Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the national team.
2017-07-12 06:27:27 Read More

Disqualified officials stalling Lodha Reforms: CoA to SC

In a scathing status report, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) has described N Srinivasan and Niranjan Shah as "disqualified office bearers with vested interest", who are trying to stall implementation of Lodha reforms.
2017-07-12 05:52:37 Read More

Chandimal named new Sri Lanka Test skipper

Dinesh Chandimal was named Sri Lanka's new Test skipper and Upul Tharanga put in charge of the limited-overs squads on Wednesday, a day after Angelo Mathews relinquished the captaincy across all formats.
2017-07-12 05:41:08 Read More

Did CAC exceed brief in picking support staff?

While the BCCI finally announced the name of India's new coach late on Tuesday, the question that could be potentially raised here is whether it was the CAC's remit in the first place to pick the support staff as well.
2017-07-12 04:28:46 Read More

Carrick succeeds Rooney as Manchester United captain

Manchester United's long-serving midfielder Michael Carrick will replace the departed Wayne Rooney as captain, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
2017-07-12 04:10:06 Read More

WTA have to run a tour without Serena: Davenport

Lindsay Davenport, mother of four, returned to the WTA Tour after the birth of her son, the now 10-year-old Jagger Jonathan. The 41-year-old, who wasn't met with the support a young mother pursuing athletic excellence needed at the time, is appreciative of the atmosphere surrounding female athletes today , Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka.
2017-07-12 03:52:08 Read More

Table tennis: New format to be tried out in UTT

The inauguration of the CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) on Monday here was a star-studded occasion. The tournament, which will start in Chennai on Thursday, will see players like world No. 8 Hong Kong star Wong Chun Ting, No 14 Marcos Freitas -taking part. Both were present on Monday , along with ace Indian paddlers A Sharath Kamal and Soumyajit Ghosh.
2017-07-12 03:43:50 Read More

Rain spoils Afghanistan's big day at Lord's

Afghanistan were given a traditional British welcome as their first-ever appearance at Lord's was cut short by rain in a one-day match against a Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) XI.
2017-07-12 03:42:23 Read More

Game, set, scream - Halep wanted match point replayed

Simona Halep believes the match point in her Wimbledon quarter-final defeat to Britain's Johanna Konta should have been replayed after a fan screamed out, causing the Romanian to check her stride and shot.
2017-07-12 03:33:57 Read More

Game, set, scream - Halep wanted match point replayed

Simona Halep believes the match point in her Wimbledon quarter-final defeat to Britain's Johanna Konta should have been replayed after a fan screamed out, causing the Romanian to check her stride and shot.
2017-07-12 03:33:57 Read More

India U-17 football team's USA trip called off due to visa issues

U-17 World Cup team COO Abhishek Yadav informed that they were unable to apply for the visas within stipulated time for the tour.
2017-07-12 03:05:59 Read More

Sri Lanka captain Mathews steps down after Zimbabwe low

Angelo Mathews has stepped down as Sri Lanka's captain, local media reported on Tuesday, a day after the 30-year-old described the one-day series loss to Zimbabwe as one of the lowest points in his career.
2017-07-12 02:51:09 Read More

Not all about the money for Agassi

Andre Agassi will not be billing Novak Djokovic for coaching services. The colourful American, multiple-time Grand Slam winner, said he wanted to be on an equal footing with the Serbian rather than paid employee.
2017-07-12 02:49:07 Read More

Wimbledon: It's age over youth as Venus rises

Jelena Ostapenko, the free-swinging, bit-hitting 20-year-old, gave Centre Court a glimpse of what's to come. Bruising artillery and fearless attitude. Venus Williams, 37, who has seen off many a brutal challenge in her 20 visits to Church Road took ownership of the patch of grass she could well call her front lawn.
2017-07-12 02:42:10 Read More

Pliskova becomes world number one after Halep defeat

Czech Karolina Pliskova rose to the top of the WTA rankings without striking a ball on Tuesday as results at Wimbledon saw her overhaul Germany's Angelique Kerber. Pliskova lost in the second round to Magdalena Rybarikova.
2017-07-12 02:40:45 Read More

Ravi Shastri ticked all boxes for CAC

Shastri's appointment as coach till the 2019 World Cup brings an end to a needless saga that surrounded the issue since he was ignored for the position in 2016 despite being impressive in his role as Team India director.
2017-07-12 02:25:55 Read More

Konta ends Britain's 39-year wait for women's Big W semi-finalist

Johanna Konta sealed a Wimbledon semi-final spot on Tuesday in a feast of tension-filled tennis, powering past Simona Halep 6-7(2) 7-6(5) 6-4 to become the first British woman to reach the last four in almost 40 years.
2017-07-11 18:14:54 Read More

Zaheer Khan: A profile of India's new bowling coach, the best man for the job

While he has no formal coaching experience, the 38-year-old Zaheer brings a vault of experience to his most high-profile role since he retired from international cricket in October 2015 and will rank as one of India's best fast bowlers.
2017-07-11 17:53:19 Read More

Former SA bowler Tsotsobe handed 8-year ban for fixing

Former Test bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has been banned for eight years, taking to seven the number of South African players kicked out of the game for their part in a 2015 match-fixing scandal, Cricket South Africa said on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 17:47:56 Read More

Man for all seasons, Shastri roars back into spotlight

Ravi Shastri, Indian cricket's man for all seasons, has returned to the spotlight by grabbing the much-coveted head coach's job. It may not seem so but it is officially the first time that Shastri has been made the head coach.
2017-07-11 17:31:09 Read More

Shastri appointed new head coach and Zaheer bowling coach: BCCI

This marks an eventful return to the Indian setup for former allrounder Ravi Shastri, who last June was overlooked by the CAC for Anil Kumble, and subsequently had a public spat with former captain Sourav Ganguly.
2017-07-11 16:55:35 Read More

Awe-inspiring Marcel Kittel snatches fourth Tour stage win

German Marcel Kittel claimed his fourth victory in this year's Tour de France when he powered to an impressive Stage 10 win in a bunch sprint on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 16:34:15 Read More

Olympics: Paris, LA guaranteed to host 2024 or 2028 Games

The International Olympic Committee agreed Tuesday to award the 2024 and 2028 Games at the same time, effectively guaranteeing that Paris and Los Angeles will be the hosts.
2017-07-11 16:24:34 Read More

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Venus becomes oldest Big W semi-finalist for 23 years

Venus Williams became the oldest Wimbledon semi-finalist for 23 years as the five-time champion brushed aside French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 7-5 on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 15:23:58 Read More

Wimbledon: Zeel Desai advances in girls singles

Mahak Jain suffered a tame defeat to crash out of girls singles event while Zeel Desai got lucky as she lost the first set but still advanced to the Wimbledon pre-quarterfinals after her opponent retired mid-way into the contest on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 15:16:51 Read More

Garbine Muguruza powers into Wimbledon semi-finals

Since winning her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open last year, 23-year-old Garbine Muguruza has struggled to return to the top and this is her first major semi-final since that Roland Garros triumph.
2017-07-11 14:56:16 Read More

Mumbai girl Suhaani wins bronze at Commonwealth Chess

Suhaani Lohia of Mumbai won the bronze medal in the girls' Under-8 category of the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2017. Suhaani, ranked third in the tournament, finished with a score of 5.5 out of 7 games at the championship which concluded in New Delhi on Monday.
2017-07-11 14:52:07 Read More

Lleyton Hewitt says Roger Federer still the man to beat

Lleyton Hewitt, the last man to win Wimbledon outside the big four, tipped Roger Federer to face Andy Murray in this year's final, though Marin Cilic could break their stranglehold.
2017-07-11 14:42:26 Read More

Medical records leak was unacceptable: Sebastian Coe

World athletics chief Sebastian Coe said on Tuesday the recent leakage of athletes' personal medical information by hackers group Fancy Bears, which also appeared to link elite Kenyan athletes to doping, was unacceptable.
2017-07-11 14:28:22 Read More

Virat Kohli continues to lead ICC ODI batting chart

India captain Virat Kohli continues to top the ICC ODI batting chart while his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni has gained three positions to be placed 12th in the latest rankings issued on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 14:24:16 Read More

Djokovic complains of 'hole' on Centre Court

Second seed Novak Djokovic complained of a "hole" on Centre Court at Wimbledon after beating Adrian Mannarino in his delayed fourth-round match on Tuesday. Djokovic highlighted a problem with the surface to the chair umpire late in his three-set win.
2017-07-11 14:00:20 Read More

Silverstone triggers break clause in British GP contract

Silverstone's owners have triggered a break clause in the British Grand Prix contract that will see an end to Formula One at the circuit after 2019 unless a new deal is agreed, they said in a statement on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 13:52:38 Read More

Tamim Iqbal leaves Essex after one game

Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has left English county Essex after just one match for personal reasons the club revealed on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 13:39:09 Read More

Big W: Djokovic eases past Mannarino into last eight

Second seed Novak Djokovic eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a routine 6-2 7-6(5) 6-4 win over France's Adrian Mannarino on Tuesday. The match was postponed after the marathon battle between Rafa Nadal and Gilles Muller concluded late on Monday.
2017-07-11 13:39:07 Read More

Sri Lanka take flak after 'disgraceful' cricket defeat

Sri Lanka's cricketers faced a barrage of criticism Tuesday a day after their series loss to bottom-ranked Zimbabwe in what is being described as a new low for the beleaguered side.
2017-07-11 13:31:56 Read More

Dutee Chand ready to fight gender rule again

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand vowed Tuesday to fight any efforts to bar her from the sport, after new research showed runners born with high testosterone levels enjoy a "significant competitive advantage".
2017-07-11 13:19:14 Read More

Cook enjoying playing without captaincy, says coach Bayliss

England batsman Alastair Cook is enjoying himself after stepping down as Test captain, head coach Trevor Bayliss said after his team beat South Africa by 211 runs in the first match of the series.
2017-07-11 13:12:37 Read More

BCCI postpones SGM after state associations object

Six state associations had objected to the fact that a minimum 10-day notice period was necessary to convene a Special General Meeting of the BCCI as per the constitution (Article 17 sub clause (iii)).
2017-07-11 12:36:32 Read More

Bayern sign Rodriguez on loan from Real Madrid

Bayern Munich have signed midfielder James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a two-year loan deal, the German champions said on Tuesday.
2017-07-11 12:06:42 Read More

Vijay Mallya quits as India's top representative to FIA

Vijay Mallya, who is facing extradition to India over unpaid debts for the defunct Kingfisher Airlines, resigned ahead of the last meeting of FIA's World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in June, following the ministry's directive to Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI).
2017-07-11 11:23:23 Read More

Like a tracer bullet, Shastri lands role of Indian team coach

Former India allrounder and captain Ravi Shastri, who was team director of the Indian men's cricket team from August 2014 to April 2016, has been appointed as head coach for a two-year period until the end of the 2019 ICC World Cup.
2017-07-11 11:19:52 Read More

No decision on new Team India coach yet, says BCCI

The BCCI on Tuesday denied reports of Ravi Shastri being named as the head coach of Team India, saying the the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) is still deliberating over the decision.
2017-07-11 11:19:52 Read More

Karun Nair regrets inability to convert starts in Tests

Karun Nair's poor run with the bat cost him his place in the national side for the three-match Test series against the Sri Lankans, starting July 26. "I will have to respect the decision of the team management and selectors," Nair said.
2017-07-11 11:08:01 Read More

Karun Nair regrets inability to convert starts in Tests

Karun Nair's poor run with the bat cost him his place in the national side for the three-match Test series against the Sri Lankans, starting July 26. "I will have to respect the decision of the team management and selectors," Nair said.
2017-07-11 11:08:01 Read More

Everyone's a loser -- defeat Rafael Nadal at your peril

There is a dilemma facing Gilles Muller who will go into his maiden quarter-final at the All England Club hoping to avoid the fate of the last four men to have shocked the great Spaniard Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon.
2017-07-11 10:50:42 Read More

BCCI secy pushes for 'illegal' SGM even as president objects

The seven-member committee appointed by the BCCI in the last week of June to "study" the Justice RM Lodha committee reforms is responsible for the board's Special General Meeting (SGM) being cancelled.
2017-07-11 10:23:58 Read More

BCCI asked to announce coach today: Reports

After the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee put the appointment of next India coach on hold despite completion of the interview process, the (CoA) has asked BCCI to not delay the announcement further and name the coach today (11th July).
2017-07-11 08:04:50 Read More

Women's WC: India, Australia look to get back to winning ways

Their four-match unbeaten streak brought to a halt, India will be keen to bounce back and take a step towards securing a semi-final spot when they take on the mighty Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup, on Wednesday.
2017-07-11 07:05:57 Read More

Plea in SC seeking e-auctioning of IPL media rights

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking e-auctioning of media rights for the Indian Premier League.
2017-07-11 06:47:11 Read More

Mathews reconsidering captaincy after Zimbabwe low

Angelo Mathews is reconsidering his role as Sri Lanka captain after the one-day series loss to Zimbabwe which he considers one of the lowest points in his career, the 30-year-old has said.
2017-07-11 05:48:22 Read More

Nadal's graciousness in defeat brings crowd to its feet

Inside Court One on Monday after an epic five-set encounter in the fourth round of Wimbledon, there were more people seeking Rafael Nadal's autograph than there were for the winner, Gilles Muller.
2017-07-11 05:12:38 Read More

Women's HWL Semi-Final: India go down 1-4 to USA

A dominant USA thrashed India 4-1 in their second Pool B match here at the Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final.
2017-07-11 04:40:08 Read More

Andy Murray slams 'unfair' Wimbledon in sexism spat

Andy Murray slammed the "unfair" Wimbledon scheduling as top women players were shunted onto the outside courts on "Manic Monday" - while the big four of men's tennis took centre-stage.
2017-07-11 03:53:51 Read More

Smriti Mandhana tides over injury for world cup dream

Smita Mandhana is concerned about her daughter's wellbeing. Not just because she is her mother, but also because Smriti Mandhana, 20, is playing a predominantly man's sport in India cricket and has already suffered from a knee injury that almost quashed her World Cup dream.
2017-07-11 03:47:01 Read More

Javelin star Neeraj in search of a coach

His former coach, the Australian javelin expert Garry Calvert, had called him “a rare talent” and “someone you can watch throw the javelin all day”. Sports fans present at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday got a glimpse of that sparkle in the 19-year-old when he clinched the gold and set a meet record with his final throw of the day.
2017-07-11 02:58:14 Read More

Kohli must know how coaches work: Ganguly

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Monday once again found itself surrounded by plenty of drama and controversy when its high profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) withheld the appointment of India's next senior men's team coach, saying they needed “a few days more” to make the decision.
2017-07-11 02:48:36 Read More

Kohli must know how coaches work: Ganguly

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Monday once again found itself surrounded by plenty of drama and controversy when its high profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) withheld the appointment of India's next senior men's team coach, saying they needed “a few days more” to make the decision.
2017-07-11 02:48:36 Read More

‘CAC will only explain role of coach to Virat Kohli’

Reacting to perceptions that captain Virat Kohli was dominating the coach selection process, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Amitabh Chaudhary clarified on Monday that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) would only make India skipper “understand” the role of the coach in the Indian team.
2017-07-11 02:38:42 Read More

Onus now on Virat Kohli to pick coach?

After close to a six-hour interview process at the BCCI's headquarters in Mumbai on Monday, during which five shortlisted candidates went through their respective interviews, the CAC said “there is no hurry” to announce the name.
2017-07-11 02:22:17 Read More

Wimbledon: Nadal upset by Muller in 5-set thriller

After digging himself out of difficult situations over and over during the course of a riveting encounter that lasted more than 4 hours, Nadal suddenly faltered, getting broken in the last game and losing to 16th-seeded Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 13-15 in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Monday.
2017-07-10 20:01:06 Read More

Wimbledon: Nadal upset by Muller in 5-set thriller

After digging himself out of difficult situations over and over during the course of a riveting encounter that lasted more than 4 hours, Nadal suddenly faltered, getting broken in the last game and losing to 16th-seeded Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 13-15 in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Monday.
2017-07-10 20:01:06 Read More

Big W: Federer reaches 50th Grand Slam quarter-final

Roger Federer, 35, is also the second oldest man to make the quarter-finals at Wimbledon behind Ken Rosewall who was 39 when he reached the last-eight in 1971.
2017-07-10 18:16:45 Read More

Sania Mirza knocked out of Wimbledon women's doubles

Sania Mirza and Kirsten Flipkens were on Monday knocked out of the women's doubles event of the Wimbledon Championships by Swiss great Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan Chan.
2017-07-10 16:55:21 Read More

Manchester United sign Belgium striker Lukaku from Everton

Manchester United have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Everton on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. "Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big personality and a big player," United manager Jose Mourinho said in a statement.
2017-07-10 16:41:48 Read More

Murray into 10th successive Wimbledon quarter-final

Defending champion Andy Murray reached a 10th successive Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday with a 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 6-4 win over Benoit Paire of France.
2017-07-10 16:12:14 Read More

Impressive finish by Aditi Ashok in LPGA Classic

Aditi Ashok completed yet another impressive finish with a final round of three-under 69 to be tied 28th at the inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic.
2017-07-10 15:46:59 Read More

Halep dashes new mum Azarenka's comeback dreams

Simona Halep sent new mum Victoria Azarenka packing 7-6(3) 6-2 in the fourth round on Monday as a litany of second-set errors put paid to the Belarussian's dreams of a fairytale Wimbledon comeback.
2017-07-10 15:33:15 Read More

Konta becomes first British woman to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals since 1984

Johanna Konta became the first British woman to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals since Jo Durie in 1984 when she beat Caroline Garcia of France 7-6 (3) 4-6 6-4 on Monday.
2017-07-10 14:58:24 Read More

Vandeweghe downs Wozniacki to reach Wimbledon quarter-final

Coco Vandeweghe moved into her second Wimbledon quarter-final with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 victory over former world number one Caroline Wozniacki on Monday.
2017-07-10 14:46:57 Read More

Women's HWL Semi-Final: USA beat India 4-1

Get live score updates of Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final Pool B match between India vs USA on Times of India
2017-07-10 14:40:38 Read More

Rybarikova charges into first Grand Slam quarter-final

Magdalena Rybarikova is through to her first grand slam quarter-final after she produced some sparkling all-court tennis to defeat Croatian qualifier Petra Martic 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 at Wimbledon on Monday.
2017-07-10 14:12:12 Read More

Kuznetsova back in quarter-finals after ten-year wait

Svetlana Kuznetsova prevailed in one of the most established "fixtures" in women's tennis as she beat Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday for the first time in 10 years.
2017-07-10 14:02:51 Read More

Venus becomes oldest Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 23 years

Williams, the US 10th seed, beat the Croatian 27th seed 6-3, 6-2 on Centre Court, becoming the oldest player to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals since Martina Navratilova in 1994. At 19, Konjuh was not even born when five-time champion Williams made her Wimbledon debut in 1997.
2017-07-10 13:57:06 Read More

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Virat Kohli needs to understand how coaches operate: Ganguly

Former India captain and CAC member Sourav Ganguly sent out a terse message to Virat Kohli, saying the Indian captain will need to understand how coaches operate in the wake of his infamous fallout with Anil Kumble.
2017-07-10 13:39:22 Read More

Angelique Kerber out of Wimbledon, loses top ranking

Angelique Kerber crashed out of Wimbledon and lost her hold on the world number one ranking as the German was beaten 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 by Spain's Garbine Muguruza on Monday.
2017-07-10 13:27:03 Read More

Wimbledon defends shunting women off top courts

Wimbledon defended shunting top women players onto the outside courts on "Manic Monday", saying the big four of men's tennis were the marquee matches demanded by broadcasters and spectators.
2017-07-10 12:40:29 Read More

Wimbledon defends shunting women off top courts

Wimbledon defended shunting top women players onto the outside courts on "Manic Monday", saying the big four of men's tennis were the marquee matches demanded by broadcasters and spectators.
2017-07-10 12:40:29 Read More

Coach appointment held back until Kohli has his say: Ganguly

The much-awaited appointment of the next coach of the Indian men's cricket team has been deferred to an unconfirmed date, with the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman seeking Indian captain Virat Kohli's inputs.
2017-07-10 12:35:24 Read More

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka, clinch ODI series

Off-spinner Sikandar Raza claimed three wickets in Hambantota to restrict the hosts to 203-8 after Zimbabwe elected to field first. He then anchored a tense chase with an unbeaten 27 as the visitors won with 71 balls to spare.
2017-07-10 12:22:06 Read More

Jadeja, Ashwin remain on top of ICC Test bowlers rankings

In the all-rounders chart also, India's spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin remained static at second and third places respectively in the ICC Test bowlers' rankings, released on Monday.
2017-07-10 11:24:04 Read More

New India coach to be announced by today evening: Ganguly

Ganguly and Laxman will be present at the headquarters of the BCCI while Tendulkar, the third member, will be joining his colleagues via Skype from the United Kingdom.
2017-07-10 09:02:21 Read More

Canada Open: Manu-Sumeeth eye title defence; Prannoy, Kashyap also in fray

Defending champions Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy will hope for a turnaround in their fortune when they begin their campaign in the men's doubles competition of the Canada Open Grand Prix which begins with the qualifiers, on Tuesday.
2017-07-10 07:10:01 Read More

AAC 2017 closes in a colourful note: India tops medal tally

Curtains brought down of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships with a spectacular cultural show and magnificent fireworks at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The stadium packed to its capacity witnessed one of the biggest congregations of athletes from 45 countries across Asia and a major big-ticket event hosted in the capital city ever.
2017-07-10 05:06:39 Read More

Don't deserve to win if don't grab chances: Virat Kohli

Put into bat, India posted 190/6 on a batting belter but Evin Lewis blasted an unbeaten 125 off 62 balls with as many as 12 sixes and six fours as the reigning World T20 champions knocked off the runs in only 18.3 overs.
2017-07-10 04:51:46 Read More

Wimbledon: Peerless Venus Williams still shining bright

If Roger Federer lends a youthfulness to age, Venus Williams gives it a regal quality.
2017-07-10 04:09:43 Read More

Wimbledon: Fab four in focus on manic Monday

Roger Federer has been busy perfecting flawless in the first week of Wimbledon. He had a whopping 61 winners and only seven unforced errors in his third-round victory over German Mischa Zverev, who competed well in the late-evening clash.
2017-07-10 03:58:58 Read More

Lesnar beats Joe to retain the Universal Championship

An insane main event ensured that the first-ever Great Balls of Fire WWE pay-per-view was a huge hit with Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe putting on a physical fight. Lesnar eventually beat Joe with a F5 to retain the Universal Championship.
2017-07-10 03:46:38 Read More

AAC 2017: PT Usha protege Tintu Luka fails to finish again

There's something wrong with Tintu Luka. The Kerala girl has now withdrawn twice in the last one month midway through an 800m race. With the Asian and Commonwealth Games coming up next year, it's not good news for India.
2017-07-10 03:44:09 Read More

AAC 2017: Neeraj, Lakshmanan & Swapna strike gold on final day

Hosts India topped the medals tally for the first time in the event's 44-year history as the Asian Athletics Championships concluded at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. The hosts finished with 29 medals which included 12 gold, 5 silver and 12 bronze.
2017-07-10 03:16:42 Read More

Coach Selection: Ravi Shastri in the box seat

On Monday afternoon, two members of the CAC - Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman - will be present at the headquarters of the BCCI with Sachin Tendulkar, the third member, joining his colleagues on Skype from the United Kingdom.
2017-07-10 02:50:10 Read More

Women's World Cup: England beat Australia by three runs

Jenny Gunn held her nerve at the finish as England inflicted reigning champions Australia's first defeat of the Women's World Cup with a dramatic three-run success at Bristol on Sunday.
2017-07-10 02:40:24 Read More

Women's World Cup: England beat Australia by three runs

Jenny Gunn held her nerve at the finish as England inflicted reigning champions Australia's first defeat of the Women's World Cup with a dramatic three-run success at Bristol on Sunday.
2017-07-10 02:40:24 Read More

WWE Great Balls of Fire live results

Live updates and results from WWE RAW exclusive pay-per-view, WWE Great Balls of Fire. The main event will see Brock Lesnar defending his Universal Championship against Samoa Joe
2017-07-10 00:34:49 Read More

Evin Lewis powers West Indies to nine-wicket win against India

Chasing a competitive target of 191, Lewis smashed his way to an unbeaten 125 off 62 balls with as many as 12 sixes and six fours as the reigning World T20 champions knocked off the runs in only 18.3 overs.
2017-07-09 19:16:25 Read More

India U-23 beat Singapore 1-0 in an international friendly

A dominant India U-23 beat Singapore U-23 1-0 in the first of the two International Friendlies with Germanpreet Singh scoring the winner in the 80th minute.
2017-07-09 17:59:16 Read More

India tops medal tally at Asian Athletics Championships

In a stunning show of dominance, India clinched five gold to top the medal tally for first time in the history of Asian Athletics Championships, pushing China to second spot, in their most successful campaign in the continental flagship event on Sunday.
2017-07-09 16:58:56 Read More

Uran wins crash-filled Tour stage, Froome keeps yellow

Colombian Rigoberto Uran won a drama-filled ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday as Australian Richie Porte and Briton Geraint Thomas crashed out.
2017-07-09 16:41:42 Read More

Archana stripped off 800m gold after Lankan Nimali protests

India's Archana Adhav was stripped off her gold medal after complaints of infringement from Sri Lanka's Nimali Waliwarsha Konda, who was declared winner of women's 800m race at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships on Sunday.
2017-07-09 16:23:18 Read More

Sameer forced to withdraw from Canada Open due to visa issue

Fit-again Indian shuttler Sameer Verma was left disappointed after he was forced to withdraw from next week's Canada Open Grand Prix badminton tournament after failing to get visa on time.
2017-07-09 16:04:09 Read More

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya back for Sri Lanka Tests

India's selectors have recalled middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma and uncapped allrounder Hardik Pandya to the Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, while retaining Abhinav Mukund as the reserve opener.
2017-07-09 15:39:26 Read More

Valtteri Bottas wins Austrian Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas, in his first season with Mercedes after replacing 2016 champion Nico Rosberg, came home 0.658 seconds clear of Sebastian Vettel who increased his lead ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the drivers championship to 20 points.
2017-07-09 14:05:31 Read More

Wimbledon takes time to chill before the fizz of Manic Monday

The All England Club was strangely silent on Sunday as Wimbledon took a pause for breath before the most intense day of the tournament - Manic Monday.
2017-07-09 13:57:24 Read More

Time to take Ostapenko seriously for Wimbledon title: Wilander

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko is one of the best "finishers" in tennis and should be considered a favourite for the Wimbledon title, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.
2017-07-09 13:33:29 Read More

England will take inspiration from U-20 World Cup win: Cooper

Eyeing a maiden title win at the upcoming U-17 Football World Cup, England will be drawing inspiration from last month's U-20 triumph, head coach Steve Cooper said on Sunday.
2017-07-09 13:22:45 Read More

Rooney rejoins Everton after 13 years at Manchester United

Wayne Rooney moved from Everton to United for 27 million pounds in 2004 and went on to become United's all-time top scorer. He is also England's record scorer.
2017-07-09 12:41:42 Read More

Sergio Ramos 'calm' over Ronaldo exit rumours

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he is "very calm" about rumours linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move away from the Spanish capital. "In that sense I am very calm," Ramos told Spanish newspaper Marca on Sunday when queried about the Portuguese superstar's future.
2017-07-09 12:29:39 Read More

Lesson learned: Rabada keeps quiet after dismissing Stokes

There were no wild celebrations from South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada after he trapped Ben Stokes lbw on Day 4 of the first Test against England on Sunday.
2017-07-09 12:23:52 Read More

England, Mexico give thumbs up to facilities at Salt Lake

The coaches of England, Mexico and Chile were mighty impressed with the facilities at the Salt Lake Stadium, which is all set to host their Group F matches of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
2017-07-09 11:48:42 Read More

United bound Lukaku says joining 'biggest club in the world'

Romelu Lukaku said he was delighted to be moving to "the biggest club in the world" after Manchester United agreed a fee to sign the Belgium international striker from Everton.
2017-07-09 11:24:31 Read More

Konta swinging freely towards Wimbledon title: Coach

Britain's Wimbledon title hope Johanna Konta is often parodied for her mantra of "sticking to the process" but, far from being a tennis robot, coach Wim Fissette says when his player goes out on court she can think on her feet.
2017-07-09 11:13:28 Read More

Geneva FIDE Grand Prix: Harikrishna holds Mamedyarov to draw

Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna held World No. 6 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan to a thrilling draw in the third-round clash of the Geneva FIDE Grand Prix.
2017-07-09 11:04:27 Read More

Big W: Nadal must beware Luxembourg lefty Muller

Rafael Nadal needs no reminder of the dangers posed by left-handers from Luxembourg -- after all his first taste of defeat on Wimbledon's lawns was against one such player.
2017-07-09 10:33:09 Read More

WWE Great Balls of Fire: Full match card and predictions

We are hours removed from the PPV and credit to WWE that they have built a solid momentum for this pitting the Samoan Submission Machine Samoa Joe against The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal title.
2017-07-09 09:54:25 Read More

Hockey India justifies withdrawal from FIH Pro League

Justifying their pullout from the International Hockey Federation's Pro League, Hockey India said the event does not offer direct qualification to the Olympics and would have been detrimental to the chances of its women's team.
2017-07-09 09:17:42 Read More

Dutee in line for third medal at Asian Athletics Championships

Dutee Chand stayed on course for her third medal while Srabani Nanda eyed a second as Indian sprinters qualified for the final of the women's 200m event on the final day of the Asian Athletics Championships here.
2017-07-09 08:57:48 Read More

Need you back in India cricket: Ganguly to Anurag Thakur

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur found an unlikely ally in former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly who tweeted saying Indian cricket needs him back.
2017-07-09 08:31:33 Read More

Injury-ridden Prannoy remains hopeful of big win

A fair amount of his time has been lost to injuries but an unruffled Indian shuttler HS Prannoy says he knows how to bounce back and can already sense that something big is around the corner for him.
2017-07-09 08:04:45 Read More

Steve Smith says no backing down on pay

Days after the players boycotted an Australia A tour to South Africa, Smith said the nation's cricketers were resolute in wanting to keep the longstanding revenue-sharing pay deal, linked to the game's overall financial fortunes.
2017-07-09 07:53:55 Read More

Ravi Shastri top contender, six to be interviewed

Former team director Ravi Shastri will be the front-runner when the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) meets on Monday to scrutinise candidates for the high-profile job of Indian men's cricket team coach.
2017-07-09 06:24:12 Read More

FIH 'regrets' India's decision to pull out of Pro League

The International Hockey Federation has confirmed India's withdrawal from its ambitious Pro League, one of FIH's flagship tournaments offering Olympic qualifying berths to the top four teams in both men's and women's events.
2017-07-09 05:18:58 Read More

I have my passion back, says Novak Djokovic

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic admitted on Saturday that he has rediscovered his passion for tennis after making the Wimbledon fourth round for the 10th time.
2017-07-09 04:12:18 Read More

PU Chitra: From Mundur to London in 4 minutes

Indian athletes are having a golden run at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Asian Athletics Championships. But the least expected of those yellow metals came on Friday from a lithe girl from Mundur, a non-descript village in Palakkad district in Kerala.
2017-07-09 03:59:17 Read More

Kagiso Rabada 'heartbroken' over Test ban: Temba Bavuma

Kagiso Rabada is "heartbroken" at being banned from next week's second Test against England at Trent Bridge, according to South Africa team-mate Temba Bavuma.
2017-07-09 03:50:35 Read More

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Believe it or not, Kanga League opener put off due to no rain

This is perhaps for the first time in the 69-year-old history of the Kanga League, that cricket matches have been cancelled due to shortage of rains. What completes the farce is that there has been decent rain (more than 500mm) in the city in June.
2017-07-09 03:37:21 Read More

Gold and London ticket for Sudha

Sudha Singh fetched India's only gold on Day III of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship at the Kalinga Stadium here by winning the women's 3000m steeplechase event on Saturday evening.
2017-07-09 03:04:23 Read More

BCCI mulls scrapping interview process for coach

To avoid a repeat of last year's unpleasantness that saw Cricket Advisory Council (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly and former team director Ravi Shastri having a war of words after the latter's exit from the senior team, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is contemplating doing away with the interview process as it looks to appoint the head coach of the national team.
2017-07-09 02:50:27 Read More

Rafa Nadal basking in London sun

Everybody is complaining about the raging London sun. Too hot, too harsh. Don't include two-time Wimbledon winner Rafael Nadal in that growing list.
2017-07-09 02:35:21 Read More

Federer subdues Zverev to reach Wimbledon last 16

Federer safely into the second week at the All England Club for the 15th time and gave him a few days to recover from a head cold that has been bothering him before he takes on Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in the last 16 on Monday.
2017-07-09 02:34:12 Read More

Indian eves play draw with South Africa in HWL Semis

Brilliant goal-keeping by Savita saw India hold hosts South Africa 0-0 in their first match at the Women's Hockey World League Semi Final in Johannesburg on Saturday.
2017-07-08 19:45:18 Read More

Indian eves play draw with South Africa in HWL semis

Brilliant goal-keeping by Savita saw India hold hosts South Africa 0-0 in their first match at the Women's Hockey World League Semi Final in Johannesburg on Saturday.
2017-07-08 19:45:18 Read More

Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Belgium soccer player Romelu Lukaku, who is close to joining English Premier League club Manchester United, was arrested in southern California and issued a citation after failing to heed noise warnings, Beverly Hills police said on Saturday.
2017-07-08 17:53:34 Read More

Novak Djokovic into Wimbledon last-16 for tenth time

Three-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic roared his way into the fourth round with a 6-4, 6-1, 7-6(2) defeat of unpredictable Latvian Ernests Gulbis on Centre Court. Djokovic will play France's Adrian Mannarino for a place in the quarter-finals.
2017-07-08 17:52:48 Read More

1st Test: Alastair Cook punishes depleted South Africa

Alastair Cook's unbeaten fifty strengthened England's grip on the first Test at Lord's after South Africa had to toil in the field without Vernon Philander on Saturday.
2017-07-08 17:41:34 Read More

Asian Athletics: Sudha wins gold, India still tops medal tally

India clinched one gold through Sudha Singh in women's 3000m steeplechase event and four other medals to maintain their numero uno position on the third and penultimate day at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday.
2017-07-08 17:17:26 Read More

Women's WC: India's winning run ends with big loss to SA

India's four-match winning streak in the Women's World Cup was brought to a crashing halt with a 115-run loss against South Africa, following an abject batting surrender on Saturday.
2017-07-08 16:49:50 Read More

BCCI SGM to be held in Delhi on July 11

The Indian cricket board's Special General Meeting (SGM) to discuss the Special Committee report on Lodha Reforms will be held on Tuesday.
2017-07-08 16:17:11 Read More

France's Calmejane wins Tour de France eighth stage

Frenchman Lilian Calmejane suffered cramps over the last four kilometres of the 187.5km eighth stage from Dole to Station des Rouses, but kept his nerve to finish 37 seconds clear of Dutchman Robert Gesink.
2017-07-08 16:06:18 Read More

Gritty Kerber advances, clings onto top ranking

Angelique Kerber was on the brink of losing the world number one ranking on Saturday before the German scraped into the Wimbledon last 16 with a tense 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 victory over Shelby Rogers.
2017-07-08 15:21:24 Read More

Raninder re-elected NRAI president for four years

Incumbent Raninder Singh was re-elected president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for a four-year term with an overwhelming mandate in Mohali on Saturday.
2017-07-08 14:56:42 Read More

Women's HWL Semifinal: India draw 0-0 against South Africa

Get live score updates of Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final Pool B match between India vs South Africa on Times of India
2017-07-08 14:43:03 Read More

Vettel says he 'messed up', damaged Hamilton relationship

Sebastian Vettel has conceded that he 'messed up' at last month's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, damaging his relationship with Lewis Hamilton in the process.
2017-07-08 14:37:42 Read More

Querrey's five-minute finish sends Tsonga tumbling out

Sam Querrey needed just five minutes to book his place in the Wimbledon last 16 as the American 24th seed finished off his delayed third round clash with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
2017-07-08 14:25:16 Read More

Ervine 50 helps Zimbabwe draw level in ODI series

Batsman Craig Ervine hit a quickfire 69 to help Zimbabwe pull off a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the rain-shortened fourth one-day international and level the five-match series at 2-2 in Hambantota on Saturday.
2017-07-08 14:04:40 Read More

F1: Bottas beats Vettel to Austrian Grand Prix pole

Valtteri Bottas upstaged both title protagonists on Saturday by claiming his second pole position for Mercedes in a tense qualifying session for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
2017-07-08 13:42:08 Read More

BCCI wants demarcation in roles of secretary and CEO

The BCCI committee on Lodha Reforms on Saturday included demarcation of functions performed by honorary office-bearers and paid professionals to the list of reservations it has about the implementation of the Supreme Court order.
2017-07-08 13:19:18 Read More

Muguruza powers past Cirstea into Wimbledon fourth round

Former runner-up Garbine Muguruza continued her untroubled progress at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 6-2 thrashing of Romania's Sorana Cirstea to reach the fourth round on Saturday.
2017-07-08 12:56:25 Read More

Dimitrov in Wimbledon 4th round as Sela quits

Grigor Dimitrov had an easy ride into the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday when Dudi Sela was forced to pull out with an injury. Israeli Sela, who had been struggling, quit after losing the second set, with the score at 6-1, 6-1 on Court Three.
2017-07-08 12:45:39 Read More

Wolverhampton break transfer record for Portuguese star Neves

Highly-rated Portugal Under-21 international Ruben Neves became second-tier English side Wolverhampton Wanderers' record signing on Saturday, joining the Chinese-owned team from Porto for a reported £15.8 million ($20.3m, 17.9m euros).
2017-07-08 12:08:22 Read More

Wolverhampton break transfer record for Portuguese star Neves

Highly-rated Portugal Under-21 international Ruben Neves became second-tier English side Wolverhampton Wanderers' record signing on Saturday, joining the Chinese-owned team from Porto for a reported £15.8 million ($20.3m, 17.9m euros).
2017-07-08 12:08:22 Read More

Geneva FIDE Grand Prix: Harikrishna holds Adams in second round

Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna held English GM Michael Adams to a hard-fought draw in the second round of the Geneva FIDE Grand Prix. The world no. 22 Indian, playing with white pieces, started off aggressively and got into a better position before being pushed on to the back foot.
2017-07-08 11:51:27 Read More

Kohli may open as India start favourites despite Gayle factor

Skipper Virat Kohli might open the innings when India take on the West Indies in a one-off Twenty20, aiming to finish their Caribbean sojourn on a high despite the threat posed by Chris Gayle's return to the home team.
2017-07-08 07:24:00 Read More

Sourav Ganguly: Busiest administrator in Indian cricket

Less is more certainly doesn't apply to this Indian cricket great who's taken to the administration of the game like the fish takes to water.
2017-07-08 06:00:37 Read More

Asian Athletics: Doping, disqualification dominate proceedings on eventful Friday

Jagtar tests positive; men's relay team ousted after faulty baton exchange.
2017-07-08 05:35:28 Read More

Sandesh Jhingan is India's most expensive defender

Kerala Blasters have retained Sandesh Jhingan by inking a whopping Rs 3.8 crore deal with the Chandigarh lad.
2017-07-08 05:13:38 Read More

Inzamam hits back at critics on cash-award row

Former Pakistan skipper and current chairman of selection committee Inzamam-ul-Haq on Saturday slammed critics, who has questioned the decision of the government to award him 10 million rupees for country's Champions Trophy triumph.
2017-07-08 05:08:27 Read More

Wimbledon: Players criticise sparse grass on hallowed turfs

Officials blame it on the weather
2017-07-08 05:03:40 Read More

Ronaldinho paid hefty amount for friendly matches in Pakistan

A deluge of former international football stars including Brazilians Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos along with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs are being paid hefty amounts between $300,000 to $600,000 to play a couple of exhibition matches in Pakistan.
2017-07-08 04:53:47 Read More

Wimbledon 2017: Azarenka & Nadal in cruise mode

Vika outlasts home hope Watson in 3rd round; Nadal too good for Khachanov
2017-07-08 04:51:08 Read More

Kagiso Rabada suspended for second England Test

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been suspended from next week's second Test against England at Trent Bridge for using "inappropriate language" towards batsman Ben Stokes, the International Cricket Council said on Friday.
2017-07-08 04:10:45 Read More

Under-17 World Cup: Task cut out for hosts India

India's anxious wait to learn their Under-17 World Cup group stage fate ended on Friday as the official draw saw Luis Norton de Matos's side joined by the USA, Colombia and two-time champions Ghana in Group A.
2017-07-08 03:26:17 Read More

Murray survives Fognini scare to reach Wimbledon last 16

Andy Murray survived a scare at Wimbledon on Friday but eventually overcame volatile Italian Fabio Fognini in four sets with a dramatic surge to dig himself out of trouble.
2017-07-08 03:17:05 Read More

Hamilton handed five-place grid penalty in Austria

Lewis Hamilton's hopes of starting the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position for the third year in a row on Sunday have been dashed by a gearbox change that triggered an automatic five-place grid penalty.
2017-07-08 03:03:38 Read More

Manohar dictated 'contemptuous' part of affidavit: Anurag Thakur

Clearing the impression created before the court that he had attempted to step around the court's decision, former BCCI president Anurag Thakur narrated the sequence of events leading to filing of the October 15 affidavit.
2017-07-08 02:51:02 Read More

Rafael Nadal scorches into Wimbledon second week

Rafael Nadal kept up his bid for a third Wimbledon and French Open double, putting on an ominous show to beat Karen Khachanov 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(3) on Friday on Centre Court and reach the last 16.
2017-07-07 17:39:18 Read More

U-17 WC India team ready face any side: Chhetri

Praising the spirit and attitude of the Indian colts, senior national team skipper Sunil Chhetri on Friday expressed confidence that the Indian colts will give their best in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup.
2017-07-07 17:33:40 Read More

Tour de France: Kittel wins dramatic sprint

The seventh stage of the Tour de France burst into life at the end on Friday as Marcel Kittel claimed his third victory in this year's edition, pipping Edvald Boasson Hagen to the line in the final sprint.
2017-07-07 17:16:00 Read More

Asian Athletics: 4 gold medals for India on Day 2

India continued its fine run at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships, winning four gold medals so far on a rain-hit second day of the competition with PU Chitra, Ajay Kumar Saroj, Mohammed Anas and Nirmala Sheoran clinching the yellow metal.
2017-07-07 16:48:13 Read More

Lewis Hamilton on record pace in Austrian practice

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton smashed his Red Bull Ring lap record twice in Austrian Grand Prix practice on Friday, with Ferrari's championship leader Sebastian Vettel close behind his Mercedes rival.
2017-07-07 15:34:09 Read More

Nishikori beaten by 'Mr Consistent' Bautista Agut

Spain's 'Mr Consistent' Roberto Bautista Agut reached the fourth round of a grand slam for the seventh time in his last nine attempts with a shock victory over Japanese ninth seed Kei Nishikori on Friday.
2017-07-07 15:27:41 Read More

FIFA U-17 WC: India to face USA in their opening game

Hosts India will kick-start their maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017 campaign against the USA on October 6 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. At the official draw held at Mumbai on Friday, India were drawn with USA, Colombia and Ghana in Group A.
2017-07-07 14:25:45 Read More

'India can create football history at U-17 WC'

Jackson Singh, among the probables who are training under national coach Luis Norton de Matos for the upcoming FIFA Under 17 World Cup to be hosted by India in October, is optimistic that the hosts could create history in their debut appearance in the tournament.
2017-07-07 13:25:52 Read More

Messi prison sentence lifted in exchange for fine

A Spanish court said on Friday it has exchanged a 21-month prison sentence handed to Soccer player Lionel Messi for tax fraud last July for a quarter-of-a-million-euro fine.
2017-07-07 12:54:31 Read More

Sakshi, Vinesh book berths for World Wrestling C'ships

Ace women wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat on Friday made the cut in the Indian squad for the World Wrestling Championships, to be held in Paris next month.
2017-07-07 12:48:31 Read More

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5,000 m gold medallist Lakshmanan once practised barefoot

G Lakshmanan, who gave India a gold in the 5,000 metres event in the ongoing Asian Athletic Championships in Bhubaneshwar, once practised barefoot on the highway in Pudukottai a decade or so ago, which was a sign of his fierce determination, said long-time coach S Loganathan.
2017-07-07 12:33:24 Read More

Advani wants to play with calmness and ease of Federer

There is not much left to achieve for 16-time world champion Pankaj Advani but the ace Indian cueist now wants to evolve into a player who can play with calmness and ease of tennis great Roger Federer.
2017-07-07 12:12:12 Read More

Sri Lanka, India play full first series in eight years

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2017-07-07 10:32:04 Read More

SC asks Anurag Thakur to tender unconditional apology

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the former BCCI president Anurag Thakur to tender afresh an "unequivocal" and "categorical" apology before it in a contempt case initiated against him.
2017-07-07 09:50:19 Read More

Vikas Gowda says he will come back stronger next year

Form and fitness have eluded him in the last couple of years, but top Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda has not given up and hopes to be back to his best next year.
2017-07-07 09:42:18 Read More

Sachin settles for silver at Asian Youth Boxing Championship

World youth champion Sachin Siwach (49kg) had to be content with a silver medal after going down in the final of the Asian Youth Boxing Championship on Friday.
2017-07-07 08:48:58 Read More

Indian men's 4x100m relay team disqualified for crossing lane

The Indian men's 4x100 relay team was disqualified after one member of the quartet crossed his lane during the exchange of baton in the final leg at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships on Friday.
2017-07-07 08:32:34 Read More

Virat Kohli extends unflinching support to MS Dhoni

India skipper Virat Kohli has extended his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni unflinching support amid a gradually growing chorus of calls for his retirement from international cricket.
2017-07-07 08:17:55 Read More

Dhoni @36: Birthday boy stands at 'Corridor of Uncertainty'

Dhoni Birthday: On his 36th birthday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni finds himself standing at crossroads of an illustrious career - just four matches short of a mammoth 300 ODI games.
2017-07-07 08:09:39 Read More

Kohli surpasses Sachin for most tons while chasing

India skipper Virat Kohli has broken Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in one-day internationals while chasing. This was Kohli's 28th hundred in one-day cricket, 18 of which have come while chasing.
2017-07-07 06:27:46 Read More

Will ask England to probe India's fixing attempt charge: FIH

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) will ask hosts England to investigate India's allegation that attempts were made to "fix" their Hockey World League Semi-Final clash against Pakistan last month.
2017-07-07 05:57:59 Read More

Bhriguvanshi first Indian basketball player to sign with Australia's NBL

The Adelaide 36ers have signed the NBL's first Indian player Vishesh Bhriguvanshi on a one year training deal.
2017-07-07 05:30:38 Read More

Indian decathlete named for Asian meet fails dope test

India's campaign in the Asian Athletics Championships has been hit by a doping scandal with leading decathlete Jagtar Singh testing positive for a banned substance.
2017-07-07 04:24:09 Read More

Govt wants coaches to shape up or ship out

It was the sight of an out-of-breath coach that prompted the Union sports ministry to launch a fitness audit of coaches in the country. More than one thousand coaches are currently undergoing a fitness and aptitude audit, a first of its kind initiative.
2017-07-07 04:16:20 Read More

Country is with me, asserts Dutee Chand

Dutee Chand won the heats with a timing of 11.40 seconds, leaving behind Kazakh Olga Safronova (11.55) and Moldovia's Afa Ismail (12.80).
2017-07-07 03:59:29 Read More

'Groggy' Joe Root proud to lead by example

Joe Root said he had finished his first day as England captain in "dreamworld" after making an unbeaten 184 in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday.
2017-07-07 03:34:03 Read More

Have to play more matches to compete at this level: Petra Kvitova

Brengle Dumps fancied Czech in the second round
2017-07-07 03:27:04 Read More

Have to play more matches to compete at this level: Petra Kvitova

Brengle Dumps fancied Czech in the second round
2017-07-07 03:27:04 Read More

Federer eases past Lajovic into Wimbledon third round

Roger Federer has risen above mere mortals on Wimbledon's lawns over the past 14 years so it was almost comforting to learn the king of cool had an attack of nerves before his second-round match on Thursday.
2017-07-07 03:16:38 Read More

Coach Selection: All eyes on Cricket Advisory Committee now

"Last year, there were 57 applicants. This year seven. So, should that make CAC's job easier or tougher? Shastri and Kumble were among the final candidates and now Kumble is not around, so where's the rocket science?" say sources close to the Team India camp.
2017-07-07 02:45:49 Read More

Virat Kohli leads India to 3-1 series win over West Indies

Skipper Virat Kohli led from the front with a fluent century as India today wrapped up the five-match series 3-1 with a convincing eight wicket win over West Indies.
2017-07-06 21:38:02 Read More

Tearful Kittel wins Tour de France sixth stage

Marcel Kittel won his second stage of this year's Tour de France on Thursday, sprinting to victory in the sixth stage before again breaking down in tears.
2017-07-06 18:00:21 Read More

Title favourite Pliskova crashes out of Wimbledon

Wimbledon title favourite Karolina Pliskova crashed to a shock second round defeat against world number 108 Magdalena Rybarikova on Thursday.
2017-07-06 17:37:47 Read More

Asian Athletics: India win two gold medals on Day 1

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur and long distance runner G Lakshmanan grabbed gold medals on a remarkable opening day for India at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships as the hosts won seven medals to sit atop the medal tally.
2017-07-06 17:37:00 Read More

Hacking shows Farah flagged for suspicious blood data

Data posted by Russian-linked hackers show four-time Olympic gold medalist runner Mo Farah's blood readings were once flagged by track's governing body.
2017-07-06 17:08:09 Read More

Mattek-Sands suffers horror knee injury at Wimbledon

America's Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a horror knee injury at Wimbledon on Thursday which left her screaming and crying in pain in the middle of the court.
2017-07-06 16:40:46 Read More

Gulbis sinks Del Potro in Wimbledon shocker

Ernests Gulbis sprang a Wimbledon surprise as the world number 589 defeated former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) on Thursday.
2017-07-06 16:13:50 Read More

Wimbledon: Paes and Shamasdin lose marathon first round

Veteran Leander Paes' 23rd appearance at the Wimbledon Championships ended with a first round defeat in a gruelling five-setter against Julian Knowle and Philipp Oswald on Thursday.
2017-07-06 15:38:37 Read More

Hockey India lodges complaint to FIH about Sardar's case

Hockey India (HI) has lodged an official complaint to International Hockey Federation (FIH) about the ill-timing of former captain Sardar Singh's interrogation by Yorkshire police during the Hockey World League in London last month.
2017-07-06 15:03:53 Read More

Dimitrov underlines potential with emphatic Baghdatis win

Grigor Dimitrov gave an exhibition of his enormous talent on Thursday, striding emphatically into the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis.
2017-07-06 14:42:28 Read More

Wimbledon: Djokovic enters 3rd round

Novak Djokovic raced into the Wimbledon third round for the ninth year running, with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 drubbing of tournament debutant Adam Pavlasek on a sweltering Court One on Thursday.
2017-07-06 14:33:01 Read More

Asian Youth Boxing: Sachin in final, 5 settle for bronze

World youth champion Sachin Siwach (49kg) was the lone Indian to enter the final, while five others settled for bronze medals after losing their last-four stage bouts in the Asian Youth Boxing Championship.
2017-07-06 14:14:06 Read More

Questions raised over Inzamam's 10 million cash award

Questions are being raised in Pakistan cricket circle on the logic behind awarding 10 million rupees to chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq for Pakistan's victorious Champions Trophy campaign.
2017-07-06 13:13:57 Read More

Live Blog: West Indies v India, 5th ODI

Follow the live score and commentary of the fifth and final ODI between West Indies and India on The Times of India.
2017-07-06 12:50:04 Read More

If my record is still intact, we are 40 years behind: Sriram Singh

Records are meant to be broken and Sriram Singh is not exactly proud of the fact that his national record in 800m, set during the 1976 Montreal Olympics, is intact even after four decades.
2017-07-06 12:25:24 Read More

We cannot get carried away by rise in rankings: Constantine

India football coach Stephen Constantine has cautioned his players from getting carried away after the team achieved its best-ever FIFA ranking in the last two decades, asking them to keep getting better.
2017-07-06 11:35:42 Read More

We cannot get carried away by rise in rankings: Constantine

India football coach Stephen Constantine has cautioned his players from getting carried away after the team achieved its best-ever FIFA ranking in the last two decades, asking them to keep getting better.
2017-07-06 11:35:42 Read More

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India coach targets quarter-final finish

India's U-17 coach Luis Norton de Matos is targeting a quarter-final finish in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, his optimism emanating from the team spirit among the teens besides improvement in technique and tactic.
2017-07-06 11:19:01 Read More

Man United agree $97 million fee for Everton striker Lukaku

Manchester United have agreed a 75 million pound ($97 million) deal for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, a source close to the negotiations told Reuters on Thursday.
2017-07-06 10:06:25 Read More

Asian Athletics Championships: All Indians qualify for final rounds

Medal contender quartermilers Rajiv Arokia and Mohammed Anas eased into the semifinals while all the other Indians in their respective individual events also made it to the final rounds on the first morning of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships on Thursday.
2017-07-06 09:28:07 Read More

India climb to 96 in FIFA rankings

The Indian National Football Team achieved its best-ever FIFA Ranking since February 1996 as they were ranked 96 in the July FIFA Rankings. In the process, India are currently placed 12th in AFC.
2017-07-06 09:21:42 Read More

When Arjun Tendulkar sent Jonny Bairstow hobbling off

The England wicketkeeper-batsman suffered a brief and bizarre injury scare after facing Sachin Tendulkar’s son in the Lord’s nets.
2017-07-06 08:55:13 Read More

I want to improve doubles: Jwala Gutta on new role as coach

Not too pleased with the state of doubles' players in Indian badminton, recently-appointed women's doubles coach Jwala Gutta said she would use her new role to bring the focus on them.
2017-07-06 07:13:29 Read More

Chess champion Kasparov back from retirement for US tournament

Former chess world champion Garry Kasparov is coming out of retirement to play in a US tournament next month, organisers announced on Thursday.
2017-07-06 07:09:13 Read More

Indian duo target Wimbledon doubles glory

Purav Raja and Divij Sharan have set their sights on joining the Indian doubles elite by winning their first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.
2017-07-06 06:02:08 Read More

Austria GP will show if Hamilton-Vettel rift has healed

Formula One's governing body is confident that the most controversial moment of a gripping title race is officially resolved, after Sebastian Vettel completed the formality of publicly apologizing to arch-rival Lewis Hamilton for driving dangerously.
2017-07-06 05:41:53 Read More

Five matches to watch at Wimbledon - Day 4

Five second round matches to watch at Wimbledon on Thursday:
2017-07-06 04:04:05 Read More

Federer and Djokovic aim for match-point glory

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will be out to complete unfinished business at Wimbledon on Thursday after both were denied a chance to savour match-point glory in their first-round matches.
2017-07-06 03:46:32 Read More

Allow me to run just as I was born: Dutee to IAAF

Sprinter Dutee Chand refused to be cowed into silence by the new study commissioned by the IAAF in support of its hyperandrogenism regulation, saying she intends to "fully respond" to any submission the world athletics body files with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
2017-07-06 03:42:10 Read More

BCCI Mess: Deloitte report shows state cricket associations in poor light

Despite receiving cheques from the BCCI for payment to the players, the Assam Cricket Association didn't pass them onto the former for five years, while funds amounting to Rs 221 crore, belonging to eight state associations of the Board, are locked on acquired lands due to various legal issues.
2017-07-06 03:33:44 Read More

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BCCI Mess: Deloitte report shows state cricket associations in poor light

Despite receiving cheques from the BCCI for payment to the players, the Assam Cricket Association didn't pass them onto the former for five years, while funds amounting to Rs 221 crore, belonging to eight state associations of the Board, are locked on acquired lands due to various legal issues.
2017-07-06 03:33:44 Read More

No communication puts BCCI SGM in limbo

Lack of any kind of communication between June 27 and now between the seven-member committee appointed to look into the Justice Lodha panel recommendations and the state units of the BCCI has now put the Special General Meeting (SGM) - otherwise scheduled for July 12 - in limbo.
2017-07-06 03:20:41 Read More

Asian Athletics Championship: London berths up for grabs

Boosted by their results in the recent Asian Grand Prix, where they finished second in overall medals tally in the three-leg event, the 95-strong Indian contingent will be hoping for a strong show at home.
2017-07-06 03:01:00 Read More

England women's record-breakers run riot against SA

Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Taylor's record-breaking stand of 275 laid the foundations for England's 68-run win over South Africa in a Women's World Cup group match at Bristol on Wednesday.
2017-07-06 02:54:00 Read More

Murray, Nadal through, heartbreak for Kvitova

Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams breezed into the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday, while fellow former champion Petra Kvitova tumbled out.
2017-07-06 02:43:10 Read More

Australia 'A' tour cancelled after player boycott

Australia's "A" tour of South Africa has fallen victim to the pay dispute between the players and Cricket Australia after the squad decided not to travel as scheduled on Friday in the absence of a new agreement.
2017-07-06 02:04:58 Read More

Women's World Cup: India inch closer to semi-final with 16-run win over Sri Lanka

India recorded their fourth win on the trot as they defended a respectable 232/8 by restricting the island nation to 216 for 7. The Indian eves also maintained a clean slate against their sub-continental neighbours since the 2013 World Cup, having never lost a single ODI in all meetings.
2017-07-05 17:02:49 Read More

Cultural extravaganza marks Asian Athletics opening ceremony

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared the Championships open at the Kalinga Stadium in front of a capacity crowd with international athletics federation president Sebastian Coe and Asian body chief Dahlan Al-Hamad in attendance.
2017-07-05 16:43:00 Read More

Tour de France: Fabio Aru wins fifth stage, Chris Froome takes yellow

Fabio Aru emulated compatriot Vincenzo Nibali in winning the fifth stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday as reigning champion Chris Froome took over the race lead.
2017-07-05 15:57:20 Read More

AAA chief hopes CAS will give 'wise' decision on Dutee Chand appeal

Asian Athletics Association (AAA) president Dahlan Jumaan al-Hamad on Wednesday hoped the Court of Arbitration for Sports will render a wise decision on Dutee Chand's case after the IAAF approached the CAS with more evidence in support of its Hyperandrogenism Policy.
2017-07-05 14:20:28 Read More

Subrata Pal escapes with warning, NADA says no ban

The NADA stated that Subrata Pal has been able to prove that his dope violation was "not intentional". The regulatory body has directed the All India Football Federation to take action against the national team doctor.
2017-07-05 14:12:57 Read More

New mum Victoria Azarenka steps up title bid

Victoria Azarenka stepped up her bid to become the first mother to win Wimbledon in 37 years as the former world number one defeated Russian 15th seed Elena Vesnina on Wednesday.
2017-07-05 13:57:18 Read More

Deepti, Mithali guide India to 232/8 against Sri Lanka

Deepti Sharma and skipper Mithali Raj hit fine half-centuries to help India post a decent 232 for 8 against Sri Lanka in their fourth match of the ICC Women's World Cup on Wednesday.
2017-07-05 13:52:13 Read More

I'm different from dad, insists Enzo Zidane

Enzo Zidane insisted Wednesday that he was a "different player" from his father Zinedine, after being unveiled at La Liga club Deportivo Alaves.
2017-07-05 13:40:41 Read More

Rufus the Hawk ruling the roost at Wimbledon

He's a sharp-eyed, no-nonsense killer who rules the roost at Wimbledon and the prestigious tennis championships wouldn't function without him: meet Rufus, the hawk who makes pigeons' lives hell.
2017-07-05 13:34:13 Read More

Kanu, Cambiasso to attend official draw for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Legendary footballers Esteban Cambiasso and Nwankwo Kanu along with Indian sporting icons Sunil Chhetri and PV Sindhu will attend the official draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in India later this year.
2017-07-05 13:27:48 Read More

New coach: BCCI CEO set to meet Virat Kohli and team in Jamaica

The BCCI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rahul Johri is expected to arrive in Kingston by Wednesday evening to have a detailed discussion with skipper Virat Kohli on the appointment of the coach and other support staff.
2017-07-05 13:09:42 Read More

John Cena returns to SmackDown Live

John Cena returned to SmackDown Live to kick start the Independence Day celebrations and cut a fantastic promo, as usual, stating that he is not a part-timer but an all timer and his status as a free agent means that even if his career might be winding down, he will go down with all glory.
2017-07-05 12:44:43 Read More

India beat Pakistan to win Asian Snooker Championship

Pankaj Advani remained the only player to not lose a single individual match in the team event. This title brings up Advani's second Asian title this season and 8th overall (6 Billiards, 1 6-red and 1 Team Snooker) while it is a first for Rawat and Singh.
2017-07-05 10:35:44 Read More

Messi to remain at Barcelona until 2021 after agreeing to new deal

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will sign a new four-year deal with the club, keeping him with the Spanish giants until 2021, the side said on Wednesday.
2017-07-05 10:19:40 Read More

I back myself to finish games for India: Hardik Pandya

Promising "fearless" cricket in the series-deciding fifth ODI against the West Indies on Thursday, Hardik Pandya says he backs himself to be a finisher for India after failing to do the job in the previous game.
2017-07-05 09:29:43 Read More

Suthirta-Pooja duo wins bronze in Australian Open TT

India paddlers continued their good run and won a bronze medal for the country when Sutirtha Mukherjee and Pooja Sahasrabudhe lost in the women's doubles semifinals at the Seamaster 2017 Australian Open at Gold Coast on Wednesday.
2017-07-05 08:48:24 Read More

Suthirta-Pooja duo wins bronze in Australian Open TT

India paddlers continued their good run and won a bronze medal for the country when Sutirtha Mukherjee and Pooja Sahasrabudhe lost in the women's doubles semifinals at the Seamaster 2017 Australian Open at Gold Coast on Wednesday.
2017-07-05 08:48:24 Read More

India v WI: India eye redemption, series win after embarrassing defeat

Underfire Indian batsmen would look to make amends for their startling collapse in the previous match and complete the series win when they take on West Indies in the fifth and final One-dayer, on Thursday.
2017-07-05 07:21:14 Read More

Shiv Kapur qualifies for British Open

Shiv Kapur, enjoying good results of late, added another feather to his cap by earning a ticket to his third British Open after winning the Qualifying event. Kapur was thus among the three players with the best scores who qualified from The Marquess' Course at Woburn.
2017-07-05 05:50:43 Read More

Anirban Lahiri back in full swing

After three straight missed cuts in May, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri stopped worrying about his results and shifted his focus to enjoying the game again. The result: a phenomenal return to form at the memorial. The Indian, who sealed his PGA card for 2018, spoke about the upturn in his fortunes and a number of other issues...
2017-07-05 05:45:20 Read More

Jonty Rhodes set to be MCA fielding consultant

TOI has learnt that the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is set to hire the former South African fielding great ​Jonty Rhodes, who's currently the fielding coach of the Mumbai Indians, as their fielding consultant.
2017-07-05 05:13:32 Read More

Your guide to Asian Athletics Championship

On Thursday in Bhubaneshwar, 95 of India’s best athletes will hope to do the country proud when the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships kick off with fervour. This edition of the championship will be the biggest event in the competition's history - it was first held in 1977 - with the participation of over 800 athletes from 45 countries.
2017-07-05 05:10:11 Read More

Chris Gayle recalled for one-off Twenty20I against India

Gayle, who is West Indies' most successful batsman in the T20 format with 1519 runs at an average of 35.32, replaced Lendl Simmons, who had struggled for runs in the T20 series against Afghanistan.
2017-07-05 04:40:02 Read More

Five matches to watch at Wimbledon - Day 3

Defending champion Andy Murray faces the freewheeling Dustin Brown, whose unorthodox serve-and-volley style caught out Rafael Nadal at the same stage two years ago.
2017-07-05 04:24:28 Read More

Dutee Chand to run 'marathon' again

She will return to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to continue her fight against hyperandrogenism regulations of the International Association of Athletics Federations. The world athletics body announced it would appeal again against CAS' interim decision of 2015 to suspend its regulations.
2017-07-05 04:17:36 Read More

Australia pay dispute may scuttle India 'A' tour

The ongoing pay dispute Down Under between the Australian players and Cricket Australia is all set to affect Indian cricket soon too. The Australian Cricketers' Association said Australia's players will boycott an 'A' team tour of South Africa later this month unless a new pay deal is struck.
2017-07-05 03:40:49 Read More

Undefeated Vijender out to conquer ‘Battleground Asia’

The battle to decide the ‘King of Asia’ will see WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion Vijender Singh take on China’s No.1 boxer and WBO Oriental Super Middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitali for a double title fight at Mumbai’s NSCI Dome on August 5.
2017-07-05 03:24:45 Read More

Nothing impossible for women: Victoria Azarenka

The 2012 and 2013 Australian Open champion - who gave birth to son Leo in December, returned to tennis at the Mallorca grasscourt warm-up tournament earlier this month - where she lost in the second round.
2017-07-05 03:12:48 Read More

Happy Birthday PV Sindhu - The Badminton Queen

On the occasion of PV Sindhu’s 22nd birthday, TOI Sports takes a look back at her historic silver medal at the 2016 Rio Games. On the biggest day of her career, Sindhu faced the world No 2 Carolina Marin and never stopped fighting until the Spanish champion won gold.
2017-07-05 03:12:29 Read More

Wimbledon 2017: Kerber, Federer advance

Her No.1 ranking under threat from the powerful Czech Karolina Pliskova and the stubborn Romanian Simona Halep, Kerber appeared to find her footing against the 247th-ranked qualifier Irina Falconi. The 29-year-old beat the American 6-4, 6-4 in her Wimbledon opener on Tuesday.
2017-07-05 02:57:25 Read More

Sagan kicked out of Tour de France for Cavendish elbow

World champion Peter Sagan was sensationally kicked out of the Tour de France on Tuesday for causing a crash that saw Mark Cavendish taken to hospital.
2017-07-04 17:16:37 Read More

Crisis looms in international cricket: Brearley, McCullum

Mike Brearley and Brendon McCullum have warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket and stated the game could soon reach a "point of no return" as it struggles to compete with T20 leagues across the world.
2017-07-04 17:15:02 Read More

Federer into Wimbledon second round as Dolgopolov quits

Roger Federer was 6-3, 3-0 ahead when Alexandr Dolgopolov retired from the first round match on Centre Court with an ankle injury after just 43 minutes.
2017-07-04 16:39:19 Read More

PCB to take compensation case against BCCI to ICC: Sources

An official source in the PCB said that the board chairman Shaharyar Khan, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Najam Sethi and Chief Operating Officer Subhan Ahmad had held three separate meetings with the BCCI representatives last month in Birmingham and London.
2017-07-04 16:24:19 Read More

Demare claims maiden Tour win as Sagan penalised

French champion Arnaud Demare claimed his maiden Tour de France stage win when he powered to victory in a crash-marred finale on day four on Tuesday, while world champion Peter Sagan was penalised after sending Mark Cavendish crashing to the ground.
2017-07-04 15:45:47 Read More

India can make a mark in athletics: Sebastian Coe

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe on Tuesday said that India has the potential to make a mark in track and field events if it utilises the opportunities offered by its love of sport, its huge population and size of the market.
2017-07-04 15:33:23 Read More

Djokovic into Wimbledon second round as Klizan retires

Novak Djokovic enjoyed the briefest of Wimbledon openings before booking his spot in the second round when opponent Martin Klizan retired through injury after the first set of their match on Tuesday.
2017-07-04 15:25:25 Read More

CK Vineeth bids emotional farewell to Bengaluru FC

Vineeth said three-and-a-half years of wearing the blue at BFC has been a privilege and an honour. "We made memories, we celebrated, we lost trophies to rivals and brought them back home. We did all of this together," he added.
2017-07-04 15:04:26 Read More

England start new era with Joe Root the new master of Lord's

The waiting ends for England's new Test captain Joe Root on Thursday when he leads his side out for the start of a four-match series against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday, nearly four months after his appointment.
2017-07-04 14:48:32 Read More

Rodionova ends Australia's Wimbledon woe

Arina Rodionova saved Australia's blushes -- and seven match points -- as she became the first Aussie through to the second round at Wimbledon on Tuesday after five previous hopefuls crashed out.
2017-07-04 14:09:16 Read More

Top seed Kerber eases into Wimbledon second round

World number one Angelique Kerber started her quest to return to the Wimbledon final with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American qualifier Irina Falconi in the first round on Tuesday.
2017-07-04 13:59:50 Read More

Mumbai franchise has cleared HIL dues of all players: Sources

Mumbai franchise of the Hockey India League, Dabang Mumbai, has cleared the dues of all its players as well as support staff that took part in the previous edition of HIL.
2017-07-04 13:50:16 Read More

Mumbai franchise has cleared HIL dues of all players: Sources

Mumbai franchise of the Hockey India League, Dabang Mumbai, has cleared the dues of all its players as well as support staff that took part in the previous edition of HIL.
2017-07-04 13:50:16 Read More

Stuart Broad backs new skipper Joe Root to go to 'next level'

England fast bowler Stuart Broad believes captaincy will take star batsman Joe Root's game to the "next level".
2017-07-04 13:28:08 Read More

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Pakistan appoints Sarfraz Ahmed Test captain

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan named Sarfraz Ahmed Test captain at a ceremony honouring the winning team hosted by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday. The 30-year-old will lead Pakistan in the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
2017-07-04 12:54:57 Read More

Vikas Gowda finally cleared for Asian Athletics Championships

Vikas Gowda would now be gunning for a hat-trick of gold medals in this edition. He had won a gold in the 2013 edition in Pune with an effort of 64.90m before grabbing the same yellow metal in the last edition in Wuhan, China with a throw of 62.03m.
2017-07-04 12:40:32 Read More

Sachin, 2 others enter semifinals at Asian Youth boxing

World youth champion Sachin Siwach (49kg), along with two others, advanced to the semifinals, rounding off a good day for India at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships on Tuesday.
2017-07-04 11:33:54 Read More

Two more days to fly out, Indian shuttlers in visa problems

Three top badminton players of the country are on the edge as they have to fly out of the country on July 6 for major tournaments abroad but have not got their visas.
2017-07-04 11:05:40 Read More

Pakistan’s Kainat meeting her ‘inspiration’ Jhulan Goswami

A classic beyond the borders story was shared by Pakistan woman cricketer Kainat Imtiaz on Monday, who is representing her country in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup in England.
2017-07-04 05:28:57 Read More

Rejuvenated Federer back to conquer Wimbledon again

When Roger Federer landed heavily on his knee on his beloved Wimbledon turf 12 months ago, few would have put money on the popular Swiss walking back through the All England Club gates as the favourite to win a 19th Grand Slam title.
2017-07-04 05:16:34 Read More

Beckham forced to defend kissing daughter on the lips

David Beckham has defended kissing his daughter Harper on the lips - after a photo of the pair sparked a debate about boundaries in parenting. The veteran football star posted a photograph of him kissing his five-year-old daughter on a beach last month, but some of his followers responded by calling it "inappropriate".
2017-07-04 05:03:26 Read More

The Gopichand factor in Dutee's development

The Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad is not only producing some world-beating shuttlers, it is also nurturing one of the country's fastest sprinters, Dutee Chand.
2017-07-04 04:08:55 Read More

BCCI SGM to be held on July 12

The meeting of the seven-member BCCI committee to look into the implementation of the Justice RM Lodha Committee reforms has been postponed by a day. Earlier scheduled for July 7, the members of the committee will now meet on the 8th following the unavailability of one of the committee members Jay Shah.
2017-07-04 03:56:58 Read More

Diana Edulji's ‘demands' leave CoA stumped

As if their continuing slog to get the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to implement the SC-order Lodha Panel reforms weren't enough, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) are busy tearing their hair over a flurry of demands being made by one of their own colleagues.
2017-07-04 03:51:29 Read More

Busy with India 'A', Dravid may miss under-19 tour

Dravid will, however, ‘supervise’ the pre-tour camp for the Colts, which begins in Bangalore from Tuesday. “We'll appoint a coach in place of Dravid for the India U-19 team,” a top BCCI official told TOI on Monday.
2017-07-04 03:41:09 Read More

Vineeth goes from football culture to agriculture

Off-season is usually a time treasured by footballers to let their bodies heal after a strenuous season and be injury-free for the upcoming one. For some, it also means spending precious time with their family and friends, given that they are mostly away from them during their national and club duties.
2017-07-04 03:12:01 Read More

Crash devastating, grateful to be here and playing: Venus

Venus took questions from the media in her first post-match conference since the car crash that killed a septuagenarian early last month at the entrance of her gated community home in Florida.
2017-07-04 02:59:41 Read More

Wawrinka stunned by Wimbledon debutant Medvedev

Stan Wawrinka's Wimbledon hopes were shredded in the first round as the fifth seed, hobbled by a niggling knee injury, came up against one of tennis's new generation of heavy hitters in the shape of Russian Daniil Medvedev.
2017-07-04 02:47:30 Read More

Wimbledon: Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal off the blocks

Rafael Nadal moved past Aussie John Millman 6-1, 6-3, 6-2, seventh-seeded Croat Marin Cilic beat German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 ninth seeded Kei Nishikori beat Italian Marco Cecchinato 6-2, 6-2, 6-0
2017-07-04 02:45:25 Read More

Is it time for the think-tank to take a call on MS Dhoni?

Dhoni, in his attempt to play the consummate finisher that he once was, ‘guided' India to a 11-run defeat in the fourth ODI in Antigua against a team which failed to qualify for the recently-concluded Champions Trophy.
2017-07-04 02:20:59 Read More

Dad's tea stall brewed Ekta Bisht's success on pitch

Cricketer Ekta Bisht​'s father had to sell tea​ over a decade to realise her daughter's dream after retiring​ as havaldar​ from the Indian Army. She took five wickets and was declared Player of the Match in the recent win against Pakistan​.
2017-07-04 01:41:39 Read More

Ruthless Rafael Nadal reaches 850-win milestone

Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal is just the seventh player to reach the 850-win mark, joining Roger Federer, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Guillermo Villas. With 217 Grand Slam match victories, Nadal is now in sixth place on the all-time list at the majors.
2017-07-03 17:16:23 Read More

Suresh Raina relives old days with Gary Kirsten in The Netherlands

India discard Suresh Raina on Monday relived his days in the national team during coach Gary Kirsten era as he practised with the South African in The Netherlands.
2017-07-03 17:06:58 Read More

Knife victim Petra Kvitova makes winning Wimbledon comeback

Two-time champion and Czech number two Petra Kvitova triumphed 6-3, 6-4 against Johanna Larsson in a match on Centre Court watched by Prince William's wife Kate, the patron of the All England Club and a sympathetic crowd.
2017-07-03 17:00:11 Read More

Devastated Venus Williams sobs over fatal car crash

Venus Williams broke down in tears during a Wimbledon press conference on Monday when she was asked about her involvement in a fatal car crash.
2017-07-03 16:15:29 Read More

Daddy Murray eases through to Wimbledon second round

Defending champion Andy Murray celebrated the news that he's about to become a father again by reaching the Wimbledon second round Monday as fellow two-time winner Rafael Nadal aimed to clinch the 850th win of his career.
2017-07-03 15:32:52 Read More

PCB chief invites ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to Lahore

The outgoing chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan has invited the ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to visit Lahore next month.
2017-07-03 15:32:15 Read More

Fans' favourite Nishikori outclasses Italian Cecchinato

Japan's Kei Nishikori breezed through his Wimbledon first-round clash with Italy's Marco Cecchinato 6-2 6-2 6-0 on Monday, demolishing an opponent who was playing his first senior-level match on grass.
2017-07-03 14:31:16 Read More

Chennaiyin FC rope in John Gregory as head coach

Chennaiyin FC appointed former Aston Villa manager John Gregory as the head coach for the 2017-18 season, the club announced on Monday. The Englishman will succeed Marco Materazzi at the helm.
2017-07-03 14:18:02 Read More

Arjun Atwal finishes a disappointing tied 55th

Arjun Atwal shot a final round of 77 to finish on a disappointing tied-55th place at the Quicken Loans National, which was only his third start of the year on the PGA Tour this season.
2017-07-03 14:17:02 Read More

I knew I wasn't fit enough, says Nick Kyrgios after Wimbledon woe

Nick Kyrgios revealed he knew he wasn't fit enough to play Wimbledon after being forced to retire from his first round match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Monday.
2017-07-03 13:52:46 Read More

Aditi Ashok logs best Major result with a top-30 finish

Aditi Ashok logged her best result at a Major with a tied-29th finish in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Aditi, who was playing in only her second Major in her maiden season on the LPGA, shot one-over 72 in the final round and finished at one-under par 283.
2017-07-03 13:32:44 Read More

Ravi Shastri formally applies for India head coach job

Ravi Shastri has become the frontrunner for the India head coach job after he formally submitted his application to the BCCI. A senior BCCI official confirmed to PTI that Shastri has submitted his application ahead of the July 9 deadline.
2017-07-03 13:12:15 Read More

FICA backs Aussie cricketers in pay dispute with CA

The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) on Monday extended its support to the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) and its members in their pay dispute with Cricket Australia.
2017-07-03 12:44:00 Read More

Injured Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Wimbledon opener

Nick Kyrgios suffered more injury woe as the Australian was forced to retire from his Wimbledon first round match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Monday.
2017-07-03 12:13:04 Read More

Naveen, Ankit enter medal rounds of Asian Youth boxing

Naveen Boora (69kg) and Ankit (60kg) assured themselves of medals by advancing to the semi-finals on a mixed day for India at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships on Monday.
2017-07-03 11:51:00 Read More

Virat Kohli praises West Indies bowlers after India loss

"Credit to the West Indies bowlers, they created those dot balls that induced those mistakes. We faltered with the bat and that can happen in this game. We just have to put this behind us and come back fresh for the next game," Virat Kohli told reporters after Sunday's game.
2017-07-03 11:13:58 Read More

Joshua keen on Klitschko rematch, will fight Pulev otherwise

IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he is eager for a rematch with Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko after April's thrilling bout but will face Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev if Klitschko decides to retire.
2017-07-03 10:54:22 Read More

Force India drivers reminded that the team comes first

Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya has reminded drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon that the team must take priority after a collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix wrecked hopes of a first win in Formula One.
2017-07-03 10:48:02 Read More

Former Chelsea captain Terry joins Aston Villa

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa, the club's owner said on Monday.
2017-07-03 09:45:34 Read More

An Indian figure skater’s struggles to represent India at the Olympics

Nishchay is an ice skater aiming to represent India at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. But due to lack of funds, the Delhi-born skater is losing out on training time. He has now turned to crowdfunding platform, Milaap to sustain his training.
2017-07-03 08:11:05 Read More

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility but coach Andre Agassi says nobody should be surprised if the Serb goes on to claim his fourth Wimbledon title this month.
2017-07-03 08:09:14 Read More

Knew it won't be easy for Pakistan to chase 170: Mithali Raj

India skipper Mithali Raj said she knew it would not be easy for Pakistan to chase down 170 as the pitch deteriorated in the second innings during their ICC Women's World Cup match.
2017-07-03 06:47:48 Read More

India coach job: Simmons applies, SA legend shows interest

The list of applicants for the India coach position seems to be swelling by the day. There have been quite a few inquiries and one of them was from a South African legend. But the latest one to send the application is Phil Simmons.
2017-07-03 06:23:07 Read More

Sanjay Bangar blames batsmen for loss to West Indies in 4th ODI

The pitch was slow and shot-making difficult but India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said these factors cannot cover up for the fact that batsmen "let the team down" in the lost fourth One-dayer against the West Indies
2017-07-03 05:48:00 Read More

Jeff Horn brushes aside backlash over Manny Pacquiao decision

Australia's Jeff Horn brushed aside the outcry against his shock victory over Manny Pacquiao on Monday and said he hoped taking the Filipino's WBO welterweight title would help reinvigorate boxing Down Under.
2017-07-03 05:29:17 Read More

Great Indian cricket coaching sham

Welcome to the great Indian cricket coaching academy! Pay the fees, enrol, and live the ultimate dream of learning the country's favourite sport.
2017-07-03 04:39:44 Read More

Wimbledon 2017: After Paris high, all eyes on Jelena Ostapenko

Jelena Ostapenko is often described as 'fearless'. And not without reason. The 20-year-old can come across as fidgety, even awkward at times, but that is only until she explodes into her shot -going through with the speed of summer lightning, thumping it with a furious finality.
2017-07-03 04:13:05 Read More

Wimbledon 2017: After Paris high, all eyes on Jelena Ostapenko

Jelena Ostapenko is often described as 'fearless'. And not without reason. The 20-year-old can come across as fidgety, even awkward at times, but that is only until she explodes into her shot -going through with the speed of summer lightning, thumping it with a furious finality.
2017-07-03 04:13:05 Read More

Wimbledon 2017: Fab 4 set to sizzle

Since 2002, no player apart from ​Roger Federer​, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray has won at SW19. Will the pretenders step up in 2017?
2017-07-03 04:08:08 Read More

We have to carry the home momentum overseas: Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara spoke about having happy memories of playing in Sri Lanka, his recent county stint with Nottinghamshire, Rahul Dravid's influence on his game and more.
2017-07-03 03:16:35 Read More

Changes to men's game are yielding excellent results: PV Sindhu

Sindhu said: "The men have improved a lot. They have brought a few changes to their game. So, I think that has really helped them. There has been a change mentally and physically. Their training methods have undergone a change and they have become stronger mentally too."
2017-07-03 02:51:06 Read More

4th ODI: West Indies beat India to keep series alive

A second-string West Indies which never looked like challenging India enough in this series, scored a modest 189 for nine, but sluggish batting by the visitors specially Mahendra Singh Dhoni (54 off 114 balls) turned it into a winning total.
2017-07-02 22:12:14 Read More

Germany survive Chile onslaught to win Confederations Cup

Germany survived a whirlwind assault by Chile and capitalised on an awful mistake by the South Americans to claim a 1-0 victory in a pulsating, bad-tempered Confederations Cup final on Sunday.
2017-07-02 20:43:39 Read More

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Jehan Daruvala wins FIA F3 European Championship

Jehan Daruvala of Sahara Force India Academy on Sunday created history by becoming the first Indian to win in the FIA F3 European Championship. Jehan's victory in race 3 comes 18 years after Narain Karthikeyan won in the British F3 Championship.
2017-07-02 16:58:19 Read More

Tearful Kittel wins 10th Tour de France stage

Marcel Kittel broke down in tears after winning his 10th Tour de France stage in Liege on Sunday. Reigning champion Chris Froome suffered a scare on the 203.5km second stage from Dusseldorf, crashing 30km from the end but he got up to finish safely in the peloton, alongside race leader Geraint Thomas.
2017-07-02 16:32:35 Read More

Women's World Cup: India beat Pakistan to post third successive win

Left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht came to the fore with a stellar show as India crushed arch-rivals Pakistan by 95 runs in a low-scoring encounter to record their third successive victory in the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday.
2017-07-02 15:42:03 Read More

Confederations Cup: Portugal beat Mexico to claim third place

Adrien Silva scored an extra-time penalty as Portugal recovered from a goal down to beat Mexico 2-1 in Sunday's third-place play-off at the Confederations Cup in Moscow.
2017-07-02 14:51:17 Read More

I have to be at my best during World Championship: Sindhu

India's Olympic silver medallist shuttller PV Sindhu on Sunday said she was focussed on doing well in the forthcoming World Championship in Glasgow and was working hard with her coaches to be in her best form during the prestigious tournament.
2017-07-02 14:19:48 Read More

Eighth win in a row for Marc Marquez at Sachsenring

Honda's Marc Marquez continued his reign as 'King of the Sachsenring' with an eighth successive win at the German Grand Prix that sent him back to the top of the MotoGP championship standings on Sunday.
2017-07-02 13:36:07 Read More

Would love to play in County cricket again, says Pujara

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara enjoyed his county stint with Nottinghamshire and says he would love to play in England again. This was Pujara's third county stint, after having previously played for Yorkshire and Derbyshire
2017-07-02 13:25:58 Read More

Indian boxers continue to shine in Asian Youth C'ships

Sudeep Kumar (52kg), Ankit Kumar (60kg), Naveen Boora (69kg) and Mohammed Etash Khan (56kg) won their respective opening bouts to enter the last-eight stage.
2017-07-02 12:28:55 Read More

Manager's Report: No adverse views on Kohli-Kumble relation

India captain Virat Kohli has got an all clear in administrative manager Kapil Malhotra's report on his differences with coach Anil Kumble, which primarily led to the former leg-spinner's exit after the Champions Trophy.
2017-07-02 12:11:19 Read More

Andy Murray fit for Wimbledon title defence

Andy Murray insisted he is fit enough to start the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday despite his recent struggles with a hip injury. Murray sparked concerns he might have to withdraw from Wimbledon after cancelling two scheduled exhibition matches this week due to his sore hip.
2017-07-02 11:58:50 Read More

Live Blog: West Indies vs India, 4th ODI

West Indies vs India Live Score: Live Cricket Score of West Indies vs India, 4th ODI, North Sound
2017-07-02 11:57:04 Read More

Hasaranga bags debut hat-trick as SL crush Zimbabwe

Teenager Wanidu Hasaranga took a hat-trick on his international debut as Sri Lanka took revenge on Zimbabwe with a seven wicket drubbing in their second one day international on Sunday.
2017-07-02 10:55:50 Read More

Blatter plans to visit FIFA World Cup in Russia

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will travel to Russia when the country hosts the soccer World Cup in 2018, he told Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick.
2017-07-02 10:48:03 Read More

Blatter plans to visit FIFA World Cup in Russia

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will travel to Russia when the country hosts the soccer World Cup in 2018, he told Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick.
2017-07-02 10:48:03 Read More

My best is yet to come, says Kidambi Srikanth

He has created history by becoming the first Indian shuttler to enter the finals of three successive Superseries events but Kidambi Srikanth says his best is yet to come.
2017-07-02 10:40:41 Read More

Men make 2017 a summer of content for Indian badminton

Kidambi Srikanth's sensational run, HS Prannoy's giant-killing spree and the rise of B Sai Praneeth - men have stolen a rare march on women in what has been a summer of content for Indian badminton this year.
2017-07-02 07:28:51 Read More

Neeraj Chopra finishes 5th in Diamond League

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished at a respectable fifth position in a 10-man elite field after producing a best effort of 84.67m at the prestigious Diamond League here on Sunday.
2017-07-02 05:49:21 Read More

Horn stuns Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Australia's Jeff Horn stunned Filipino Manny Pacquiao to claim a unanimous 12-round decision and win the WBO world welterweight title in front of 50,000 fans at Brisbane's Lang Park on Sunday.
2017-07-02 05:18:51 Read More

BCCI moots alternative for 'cooling-off' recommendation

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), in its bid to find a way around the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee reforms, is looking for alternatives to some recommendations, including the cooling-off clause for administrators.
2017-07-02 04:49:41 Read More

BCCI moots alternative for 'cooling-off' recommendation

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), in its bid to find a way around the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee reforms, is looking for alternatives to some recommendations, including the cooling-off clause for administrators.
2017-07-02 04:49:41 Read More

Australian players to boycott 'A' tour of South Africa

Australia's players will boycott an 'A' team tour of South Africa later this month unless a new pay deal is struck with Cricket Australia beforehand, the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) said on Sunday.
2017-07-02 04:46:35 Read More

GST Effect: Now, whistle to be taxed at 28 per cent!

Most sports goods shop owners in the city laughed at the classification, others simply wondered why the humble sporting whistle now attracts the highest rate under the new tax regime.
2017-07-02 04:39:14 Read More

Australia-India ODI series caught in pay dispute?

Australia's slated One-day series in India in October has become a pivotal juncture around which Cricket Australia (CA) and Australia's top cricketers may be motivated to find a way out of their pay dispute, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald.
2017-07-02 04:02:10 Read More

Five reasons why women's India-Pak WC tie today could be compelling

It's the Women's World Cup. Captain Mithali Raj's India have won their first two games. Pakistan are winless after their two matches. But when it comes to India-Pakistan sporting encounters, form often goes out of the window. Here's why the Sunday afternoon ODI encounter could be a compelling watch.
2017-07-02 02:48:33 Read More

I’m not powerful. If I was, I would produce more results: Gopi

From Saina Nehwal to the latest sensation Kidambi Srikanth, the ‘Super Coach’ Pullela Gopichand has produced several star shuttlers. He talks to Ratnakar Manne about his players and the coaching system he has put in place
2017-07-01 20:30:00 Read More

Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins Tour opener

Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening time trial won superbly by Team Sky colleague Geraint Thomas on Saturday.
2017-07-01 17:36:26 Read More

Team India coach to be selected on July 10: Ganguly

The interview to select the next India coach will be held on July 10 in Mumbai, former India captain Sourav Ganguly who is also part of the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) said on Saturday.
2017-07-01 14:53:38 Read More

Nadal eyes Wimbledon title if he avoids early exit

Rafael Nadal has warned his Wimbledon rivals that he will be a major threat to their title dreams if he can survive the treacherous first week at the All England Club.
2017-07-01 14:39:24 Read More

Pakistan athletes given visas to take part in Asian Championships

A six-member Pakistan team will take part in the Asian Athletics Championships to be held in Bhubaneswar from July 6-9 as the Indian government has given visa to them, a development which was welcomed by the Athletics Federation of India.
2017-07-01 14:18:04 Read More

Stan Wawrinka writes off Wimbledon chances

Stan Wawrinka refused to consider becoming just the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam on Saturday, insisting the weight of Wimbledon history still favours the 'Big Four'.
2017-07-01 13:30:56 Read More

BCCI committee mulls Sports Code's 12-year-1-break tenure

The BCCI's eight-member committee on Saturday deliberated on the issue of three-year 'cooling off' period with a couple of alternate suggestions, including a 12-year tenure for office bearers in the proposed draft bill of National Sports Code.
2017-07-01 13:07:59 Read More

FIFA shifts India's U-17 World Cup group matches to Delhi

Heeding to the government's request, football's world governing body, FIFA on Saturday shifted India's group matches of the upcoming U-17 World Cup from Mumbai to the national capital.
2017-07-01 12:46:41 Read More

Ancic to join Djokovic coaching team at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will reinforce his coaching team for next week's Wimbledon by adding former world number seven Mario Ancic alongside American great Andre Agassi. The arrangement was revealed by Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti on Saturday.
2017-07-01 12:38:06 Read More

Athawale says India-Pakistan CT final appears 'fixed'

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan appeared "fixed" and demanded a probe into the matter.
2017-07-01 12:29:18 Read More

Chile can prove they're best in the world: Vidal

Midfielder Arturo Vidal said Chile can prove they are the world's best team and throw down a marker for next year's World Cup by beating Germany in Sunday's Confederations Cup final.
2017-07-01 11:52:45 Read More

We are geared up to fulfil SC-given mandate, says Rai

Unfazed by the delaying tactics adopted by the members of BCCI at its last SGM, the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has strengthened its resolve to implement the mandate given to it by the apex court.
2017-07-01 11:02:18 Read More

Chelsea sign Welsh teenage star Ethan Ampadu

Highly-rated 16-year-old Welsh defender Ethan Ampadu has secured a dream move to Premier League champions Chelsea from Exeter, the English fourth-tier side announced on Saturday.
2017-07-01 10:55:19 Read More

Sri Lanka's controversial Lasith Malinga falls ill

Sri Lanka's controversial fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been diagnosed with a viral influenza and will sit out the second one-day international against Zimbabwe on Sunday, the cricket board said.
2017-07-01 10:49:44 Read More

We've a good chance of winning medal at World Championship: Srikanth

Indian shuttlers have a great chance of winning a medal at next month's World Championship provided they play consistently well throughout the prestigious tournament, feels Kidambi Srikanth, who won back- to-back titles at Indonesia and Australia.
2017-07-01 08:30:34 Read More

Vijay Goel felicitates Srikanth, Gopichand

Sport minister Vijay Goel on Saturday felicitated ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth and chief national coach Pullela Gopichand for the recent run of success of Indian badminton players.
2017-07-01 08:26:23 Read More

India take on Pakistan in ICC Women's World Cup

Their confidence on an all-time high after back-to-back wins, India would look to continue their unbeaten streak when they clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in their third game of the ICC Women's World Cup, on Sunday.
2017-07-01 08:12:44 Read More

4th ODI: India aiming to complete series victory against West Indies

Foot firmly set on the pedal, a marauding India would be aiming to seal the series with yet another resounding performance against a below-par West Indies in the fourth One-day international, on Sunday.
2017-07-01 07:25:50 Read More

4th ODI: India aiming to complete series victory against West Indies

Foot firmly set on the pedal, a marauding India would be aiming to seal the series with yet another resounding performance against a below-par West Indies in the fourth One-day international, on Sunday.
2017-07-01 07:25:50 Read More

Would look into making some changes: Virat Kohli on playing XI

"We will surely look into (making changes). We have quite a few players who haven't had a game in a while," Kohli assured that everyone would get a fair chance, something that chairman of selectors MSK Prasad has also recently reiterated.
2017-07-01 06:53:55 Read More

I am like wine: Dhoni on getting better with age

Dhoni's unbeaten 78 off 79 balls enabled India to post a winning score on a tough track and the former skipper is happy that he got a chance to play an innings of quality after the top three has been scoring bulk of runs in recent times.
2017-07-01 06:31:55 Read More

Arjun Atwal trying to play well for pal Tiger Woods

Arjun Atwal isn't even ranked among the world's top 1,000 golfers, but the 44-year-old from India is carrying the hopes of a legend this week - Tiger Woods.
2017-07-01 06:22:19 Read More

Never lost confidence in my limited overs game: Rahane

The jury is still out on his utility as a limited overs batsman but Ajinkya Rahane on his own admission never lost confidence in his ability despite being out of favour in the 50-over format for a long time.
2017-07-01 06:03:52 Read More

Serena's absence leaves vacuum in women's game

Brad Gilbert reckons 40 women have a shot at the Wimbledon title which, depending on which side of the fence you stand, means either the WTA Tour is blessed with extraordinary depth or chronically short of capable understudies for Serena Williams.
2017-07-01 04:47:16 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth's feat a confidence booster: Gopichand

Talking from a coach's perspective, Gopi also felt that both PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have been performing well and its a delight to see the men are also not lagging behind. "It's fantastic. Last few days have been great for Indian badminton and I'm extremely happy," he said.
2017-07-01 04:37:00 Read More

Australian players consider SA tour boycott over talks breakdown

The Australian Cricketers' Association executive meets on Sunday to decide whether players will boycott this month's Australia A tour to South Africa after a failure to strike a new pay deal with Cricket Australia.
2017-07-01 04:21:45 Read More

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Project Hockey: A long way to go for India despite success

Elena Norman, Hockey India's CEO, and David John, federation's high performance director, came to the TOI office recently and shared their vision for the growth and development of the game in the country with Times Sport.
2017-07-01 03:38:07 Read More

Football star Messi weds childhood sweetheart

Lionel Messi said "I do" to childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo on Friday in his Argentine hometown Rosario, where footballers and celebrities including pop singer Shakira had gathered for the "wedding of the century."
2017-07-01 03:09:38 Read More

BFC come out on top in tussle to retain Sunil Chhetri

India captain Sunil Chhetri will continue to represent Bengaluru FC in the next edition of Indian Super League (ISL) which begins later this year. Bengaluru FC, along with Tata Steel, are new entrants to the ISL which will see 10 teams in action this season.
2017-07-01 02:50:47 Read More

Rahul Dravid puts conflict issue to rest

The BCCI announced on Friday that India 'A' and Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid will continue in the same capacity for the next two years. He was first appointed to this position two years ago, will receive an estimated salary of Rs six crore per annum and his renewed contract will now run until 2019.
2017-07-01 02:39:44 Read More

Dhoni, bowlers give India unassailable series lead

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the bowlers fashioned India's 93-run win over a lacklustre West Indies in the third ODI, giving the visitors an unassailable lead in the five-match series here.
2017-06-30 21:42:15 Read More

Dhoni, bowlers give India unassailable series lead

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the bowlers fashioned India's 93-run win over a lacklustre West Indies in the third ODI, giving the visitors an unassailable lead in the five-match series here.
2017-06-30 21:42:15 Read More

We can do better in sports other than cricket: Modi

In the presence of some of India's finest athletes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 'The Arena', one of the most advanced integrated multi-purpose stadiums and appealed for the adoption of a sporting culture.
2017-06-30 16:52:21 Read More

I think cricket is a captain's game, says Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly on Friday used the oft-repeated remark 'cricket is a captain's game' before saying "man-management and situation-understanding skills" make good coaches, apart from skills.
2017-06-30 14:44:58 Read More

Hungry Mandhana wants to carry on the dream run

In the form of her life, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana is hungry for more and wants to carry on her dream run through the rest of the ICC Women's World Cup.
2017-06-30 14:30:05 Read More

Zimabwe thrash 'pathetic' Sri Lanka in first ODI

Solomon Mire smashed his maiden one-day century on Friday to take Zimbabwe to a historic six wicket win over Sri Lanka and pile pressure on the beleaguered Asian nation.
2017-06-30 14:22:19 Read More

Young players will get chance in run-up to World Cup: MSK Prasad

Chairman of Selectors MSK Prasad on Friday said young players would be given chances to play for the country in the run-up to the 2019 ICC World Cup to be held in England to enable them gain experience before the showpiece event.
2017-06-30 13:11:26 Read More

Du Plessis remains doubtful for Lord's Test

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis remains a doubt for the first Test against England at Lord's starting on July 6. Du Plessis is at home with his wife Imari following the birth of their first child on June 23, but has not yet set a date to fly to England, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.
2017-06-30 13:00:38 Read More

Aditi Ashok Tied 11th after first round at Women's PGA

Aditi Ashok got off to a great start with a two-under 69, which put her in tied 11th place in the 2017 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the second Major of the year for women.
2017-06-30 12:55:47 Read More

Dravid to continue as India A & U-19 coach

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced that former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid will continue to remain the coach for India A and U-19 teams for the next two years.
2017-06-30 12:01:04 Read More

Injured Konta pulls out of Eastbourne semi-final

Johanna Konta, who suffered a nasty fall in Thursday's win over world number one Angelique Kerber at Eastbourne, withdrew from Friday's semi-final at the Wimbledon warm-up event.
2017-06-30 11:47:52 Read More

3rd ODI: West Indies vs India, Antigua

Follow all the live updates from the third West Indies v India ODI in Antigua on Times of India
2017-06-30 11:40:20 Read More

We are still far away from China, says Gopichand

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Friday made it clear that India is still far away from being a dominant force such as China and said an overhaul of domestic structure and administration will be needed to become a badminton superpower.
2017-06-30 11:36:44 Read More

Anju asks Indian athletes to compete more in global events

Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George says that the Indian athletes will continue to languish at the global stage until they aspire to compete regularly at top level international events.
2017-06-30 11:20:32 Read More

Murray v Nadal, Federer v Djokovic in potential Wimbledon semis

Defending champion Andy Murray was drawn to potentially face fellow two-time winner Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday while Roger Federer, chasing a record eighth crown, was lined up to face three-time titlist Novak Djokovic.
2017-06-30 10:49:33 Read More

Legend Dennis brings curtain down on McLaren affair

Formula One legend Ron Dennis' 37 year relationship with McLaren ended on Friday with the announcement he is stepping down as chairman and has sold his 25% stake in the McLaren Technology Group.
2017-06-30 10:37:47 Read More

It is a new beginning: Priyank Panchal

The fact that Priyank Panchal was one of the consistent performers for Gujarat in past couple of seasons notwithstanding, the Amdavadi finally got his due when he became the toast of the nation after becoming the highest rungetter in the Ranji Trophy season.
2017-06-30 06:01:10 Read More

Fresh Federer ready for Wimbledon history bid

Roger Federer believes his decision to skip the clay court season will pay rich dividends when he gets to crunch time in his bid for a record eighth Wimbledon title.
2017-06-30 05:15:21 Read More

BCCI's no to TNPL could lead to bigger repercussions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) an opinion sought from Justice BN Srikrishna which categorically states that the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) ­ run by the state association ­ cannot invite outstation cricketers to participate.
2017-06-30 03:59:59 Read More

Goretzka quickfire double sets Germany on way to final

Germany's Leon Goretzka scored two expertly-taken goals in the opening eight minutes to set his side on the way to a 4-1 win over Mexico in their Confederations Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
2017-06-30 03:27:50 Read More

Post GST, watching live sports will be costlier

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