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Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Feb

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ISL Live Score: Jamshedpur FC vs FC Goa

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2018-03-04 11:29:36 Read More

Thingalaya disappoints at World Indoor Championships

India's Siddhanth Thingalaya finished a disappointing sixth in his 60m hurdles heat at the IAAF World Indoor Championships here.
2018-03-04 11:28:32 Read More

India's squash coach flies back home, leaving CWG squad in lurch

India's foreign coach Achraf El Karargui has flown back home in mysterious circumstances, raising doubts over his return with less than a month to go for the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
2018-03-04 11:17:29 Read More

Hope to do well in All England Championships, CWG: Sindhu

Badminton ace PV Sindhu on Sunday said that she aimed for the top spot in the sport and expressed hope that she would do well in the forthcoming All England Badminton Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
2018-03-04 11:09:17 Read More

Neeraj Chopra seeks personal best and medal in CWG

The Commonwealth Games may be taking place early in the athletics season but India's top javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says he can hit top gear and better his personal best to win a medal at Gold Coast next month.
2018-03-04 10:59:05 Read More

Corporates are ready to invest in sports: Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says the corporate sector is very much willing to support development of sports and athletes in India but it needs to be given the assurance that the money is going in right hands.
2018-03-04 10:51:28 Read More

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India, England play out 1-1 draw

A wasteful India played out a 1-1 draw against England in their second match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Sunday in Ipoh, Malaysia.
2018-03-04 10:10:37 Read More

New-look India target T20 success in Sri Lanka tri-series

Rohit Sharma-led India enter the tournament against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as favourites, but must cope without big-hitters Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Selectors opted to rest the star pair for the short-format series and instead experiment with fresh faces.
2018-03-04 09:34:13 Read More

Venkatesh Prasad appointed bowling coach at KXIP

Venkatesh Prasad was on Sunday appointed bowling coach of Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming Indian Premier League, barely a couple of days after the former India medium pacer resigned as the chief of junior national selection panel.
2018-03-04 09:17:39 Read More

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018 live: India vs England

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2018-03-04 07:25:48 Read More

Del Potro cools off red-hot Anderson to win Acapulco

Juan Martin Del Potro continued his dominance over Kevin Anderson, putting the brakes on the South African's brilliant run of success to claim the ATP Mexican Open title on Saturday night.
2018-03-04 06:55:55 Read More

Mickelson thought we were media at first: Shubhankar

From taking the golfing world by storm to being dismissed as a member of the media by an icon of the sport, India's Shubhankar Sharma is experiencing it all at the WGC Mexico Championship.
2018-03-04 06:02:03 Read More

Abbott bouncer fells batsman in chilling Hughes reminder

Australian cricketer Sean Abbott, who bowled the bouncer that struck and killed Phillip Hughes, was involved in another chilling incident that felled a batsman in the domestic Sheffield Shield on Sunday.
2018-03-04 05:33:28 Read More

NEUFC's foreign recruits were disappointing: Bhaichung Bhutia

Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has come down heavily on defending Indian Super League (ISL) champions ATK and NorthEast United FC who are languishing at the bottom of the points tally. With three wins from 17 matches, ATK have 13 points and are currently locked in a battle with bottom-placed NEUFC, who have 11 points, to avoid the wooden spoon.
2018-03-04 05:29:55 Read More

Dinesh Karthik appointed KKR captain

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik as their captain for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League which starts next month. Announcing their decision on Saturday, KKR also revealed Robin Uthappa, one of the frontrunners for the top job, has been appointed as the vice-captain.
2018-03-04 04:59:13 Read More

'New Bolt' Coleman sprints to 60m glory, Dibaba bags double

Christian Coleman confirmed his status as the most exciting young sprinter in the post-Usain Bolt era when he stormed to 60m glory on Saturday as Ethiopian track legend Genzebe Dibaba bagged a golden world indoor brace.
2018-03-04 04:18:41 Read More

Teams pick youth as MCA jumps on to T20 bandwagon

While it was expected that the India mainstays would attract maximum attention during the auctions for the inaugural Mumbai T20 League, but teams had also studied the performances of the cityâ€™s promising short-format players minutely, as was evident from the fervent bidding that took place for them.
2018-03-04 03:46:50 Read More

Salah hits 32nd goal of season as Liverpool go second

Mohamed Salah's 32nd goal of a remarkable season helped lift Liverpool into second place in the Premier League after a 2-0 victory on Saturday at home to a Newcastle United side managed by former Reds boss Rafael Benitez.
2018-03-04 03:41:19 Read More

Neymar leaving hospital to begin rehab

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar was to leave hospital Sunday after a successful operation on his broken foot, but it will be six weeks before doctors know when the world's most expensive player can train again.
2018-03-04 03:35:22 Read More

Rizvi shoots 10m air pistol gold, creates world record

Shooting in his first ISSF World Cup, Shahzar Rizvi showed nerves of steel as he clinched gold with a world record score in the men's 10m air pistol event at ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Saturday.
2018-03-04 03:33:37 Read More

Did coaches oversight cost Sakshi Malik gold?

Did Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik lose out on a possible gold medal at the Senior Asian Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan due to Indian coaching staffâ€™s casual approach?
2018-03-04 03:17:08 Read More

Why is the axe wielded more on Dhawan than Rohit: Gavaskar

Not for a moment it is being advocated that Rohit Sharma should be dropped but itâ€™s only to bring out that when the axe is to be wielded then Shikhar Dhawan invariably tops the list.
2018-03-04 03:10:59 Read More

ODI berth up for grabs in Deodhar Trophy

The four day-night games in Dharamshala from March 4 to 8 at the HPCA Stadium offer plenty of hope for some exciting cricketers in the country.
2018-03-04 02:53:54 Read More

Ronaldo passes 300 La Liga goals in Real win over Getafe

Cristiano Ronaldo became only the second player ever to score 300 goals in La Liga as his double fired Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over 10-man Getafe on Saturday.
2018-03-04 02:32:29 Read More

Farmer dad in debt, Navjot Kaur repays with historic gold

For the past decade, Sukhchain Singh, a farmer from Bagaria village just outside the border town of Tarn Taran in Punjab, has been taking bank loans to support the training of his daughter, international wrestler Navjot Kaur. Over the years, he has run up a debt of Rs 13 lakh.
2018-03-04 02:15:21 Read More

Current India team needs time before being judged: Ganguly

Virat Kohli and his brand of captaincy has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike, but former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the present generation needs some time before they can be compared to the past national teams.
2018-03-03 14:03:04 Read More

Asian Wrestling: Bajrang Punia, Vinod Kumar win bronze

Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinod Omprakash Kumar added two more medals to India's tally as they won their respective bronze-madal bouts of the Asian Wrestling Championships at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.
2018-03-03 13:01:29 Read More

Azlan Shah Cup: India lose 2-3 to Argentina in opener

India went down fighting against Argentina in their opening match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match at Ipoh in Malaysia on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Indian side lost the tie 2-3 to the World No. 2 Argentina.
2018-03-03 10:42:12 Read More

Live score: South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4, Durban

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2018-03-02 08:08:00 Read More

Greek match-fixing scandal leads to 58 jail sentences

Fifty-eight people were sentenced to jail terms ranging from 30 months to 10 years on Wednesday for their involvement in the 2011 match-fixing scandal which rocked Greek football.
2018-03-01 05:30:33 Read More

Pep Guardiola ready to give up 'yellow ribbon'

Guardiola ready to give up 'yellow ribbon' Catalonia protest at City's request
2018-03-01 04:43:29 Read More

Emotional Ben Stokes reveals Ashes anguish

Star allrounder Ben Stokes has revealed his pain at missing England's Ashes campaign after being sidelined over an alleged fight outside a nightclub.
2018-03-01 04:35:27 Read More

Anjali Bhagwat urges Indian shooters to dominate 2018 CWG

Decorated shooter Anjali Bhagwat, who won four gold medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has urged Indiaâ€™s shooting contingent at the upcoming Gold Coast CWG to make a splash given that the next Olympics is two years away.
2018-03-01 04:31:46 Read More

Neymar to undergo surgery in Brazil

Paris St Germain forward Neymar will undergo surgery in Brazil this week after he suffered a fractured metatarsal and a sprained ankle, the French club said on Wednesday.
2018-03-01 04:29:08 Read More

Five things to look out at ICC World Cup qualifiers

Qualifying for the 2019 cricket World Cup gets under way in Zimbabwe on Sunday, with 10 teams battling it out for only two places at next year's tournament in England and Wales.
2018-03-01 04:21:32 Read More

Disappearing world: West Indies, rivals scramble for 2019 lifeline

Disappearing world: West Indies, rivals scramble for 2019 lifeline
2018-03-01 04:05:26 Read More

Men in orange on red alert: Dutch set sights on ICC World Cup 2019

Men in orange on red alert: Dutch set sights on ICC World Cup 2019
2018-03-01 03:57:21 Read More

Griezmann sets sights on Barca after Leganes quadruple

Antoine Griezmann made it back-to-back hat-tricks by putting four goals past Leganes and now Atletico Madrid's star striker has Barcelona in his sights.
2018-03-01 03:34:39 Read More

Juventus face AC Milan for fourth Italian Cup title in row

Juventus face AC Milan for fourth Italian Cup title in row
2018-03-01 03:30:02 Read More

Dutch win 2 golds on opening day of track cycling worlds

Dutch win 2 golds on opening day of track cycling worlds
2018-03-01 03:25:08 Read More

US Olympic chief resigns after sex abuse scandal

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2018-03-01 03:20:26 Read More

All eyes on Coleman at world indoors

All eyes will be firmly set on Christian Coleman at the IAAF World Indoor Championships just seven months after the rising US star claimed world outdoor 100m silver ahead of the now-retired Usain Bolt.
2018-03-01 03:11:56 Read More

Football has pushed athletics out of stadiums: Anju George

Anju, the only Indian athlete to win a World Championships medal, said that football has taken over the athletics venues everywhere, and that she had to fight with the authorities in the sports ministry to block the ISLâ€™s proposed move to build a football training site.
2018-03-01 02:58:46 Read More

Letting go of fear of failure liberated my batting: Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal is the talk of Indian cricket after a record-setting 2017-18 domestic season. Speaking to TOI, the 27-year-old batsman opened up on his landmark season, batting when the chips are down, his captainâ€™s support and how removing the fear of failure allowed him to cash in like never before.
2018-03-01 02:47:23 Read More

Heavy scorer Mayank Agarwal made to play the waiting game

Despite dominating the domestic season, run-machine Mayank Agarwal and Ranji wrecker-in-chief Jalaj Saxena are still not considered fit for India and Irani Cup berths respectively.
2018-03-01 02:27:55 Read More

My dream is to become World No. 1, says PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu, who had achieved a career-best ranking of World No. 2 few months ago, said when she started playing at the age of eight her first dream was to represent India.
2018-02-28 14:10:20 Read More

Shiva, Gaurav not picked; Mary Kom, Vikas in CWG squad

World medallists Gaurav Bidhuri and Shiva Thapa were the notable omissions, while the likes of MC Mary Kom and Vikas Krishan were picked in India's boxing squad for the Commonwealth Games, selected for the first time without conventional trials.
2018-02-28 13:54:29 Read More

IOC confirms reinstatement of Russian Olympic Committee

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had reinstated his organisation's membership after suspending it over doping allegations.
2018-02-28 13:26:40 Read More

We have to be careful about Bumrah's workload: MSK Prasad

Jasprit Bumrah's emergence as 'Test match bowler' was India's biggest gain during the recently concluded tour of SA and national selection committee chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that the speedster's "workload management'' is paramount for him.
2018-02-28 10:52:29 Read More

Davinder Singh Kang flunks dope test, stares at four-year ban

"The athlete gave the timing window of 10am to 11am on that particular day (four days back) in his 'whereabouts' information. The AIU people came to Patiala and took his sample and that contained a banned steroid. He is now provisionally suspended," an official of the AFI said on Wednesday on condition of anonymity.
2018-02-28 09:27:34 Read More

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Stokes back in form, England level series against New Zealand

Ben Stokes shook off any rust following an enforced break with his 11th ODI half-century as he guided England to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second game of their five-match series at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday.
2018-02-28 08:40:48 Read More

DRS to be implemented in IPL 2018: report

The Board, which for years had been strict in their stance against the use of the referral system, finally embraced the technology during England's tour of India in 2016 and are now keen on trying it out at the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.
2018-02-28 08:33:42 Read More

Prannoy not happy with BWF's proposed rule changes

World No. 11 Prannoy said: "Badminton is an extremely fast sport and if you don't have enough break, you have hardly time to breath, you can't swipe sweat, you can't go out or have water, I mean all the rules are against the players. There are days when things don't fall into place, so you need your coach on those days by your side because they know you best."
2018-02-28 08:33:23 Read More

I will take a call on my career after 2019: Yuvraj Singh

"I am looking forward to a good IPL. It's a very important tournament for me as it will only set me to play cricket till 2019. I am looking to play cricket till 2019, whatever cricket I get to play and take a call after that," Yuvraj said on the sidelines of the 18th Laureus World Sports Awards.
2018-02-28 07:20:38 Read More

Doe-eyed superhero picked for Tokyo 2020 mascot

Tokyo on Wednesday unveiled its long-awaited mascot for the 2020 Olympic Games: a futuristic blue-checked, doe-eyed character with pointy ears and "special powers" that was picked by schoolchildren across mascot-mad Japan.
2018-02-28 05:48:40 Read More

Manchester City a painful reminder of Arsenal's past

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger faces the might of Manchester City for the second time in five days on Thursday as the Gunners seek salvation after an abject display in losing the League Cup final 3-0.
2018-02-28 05:13:29 Read More

Manchester City a painful reminder of Arsenal's past

Australia's fearsome attack creates dilemma for South Africa

Some of the world's best fast bowlers will square up when the first Test between South Africa and Australia starts at Kingsmead on Thursday.
2018-02-28 04:45:40 Read More

From fanfare and riches to tears and injuries - Neymar's PSG soap opera

Neymar's dramatic first season at Paris Saint-Germain since his world-record move from Barcelona last August took another twist this week, with a fractured metatarsal ruling him out of the Champions League last-16 clash against Real Madrid.
2018-02-28 04:18:00 Read More

Sloppy Real undone by Espanyol and Gerard strike

Cristiano Ronaldo was rested and the supporting cast failed to show up as Real Madrid endured a shock 1-0 defeat away to Espanyol on Tuesday.
2018-02-28 04:00:39 Read More

Federer doubts golden oldies' Grand Slam success will be matched

Tennis legend Roger Federer believes it will be hard for the younger generation to emulate him and fellow veterans Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in winning multiple Grand Slams.
2018-02-28 03:36:47 Read More

Rafael Nadal cuts short comeback after injury flares up

World number two Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Mexican Open on Tuesday, cutting short his comeback from a hip injury when the problem flared up again.
2018-02-28 03:26:14 Read More

Roger Federer becomes most decorated Laureus award winner

Tennis legend Roger Federer became the most decorated winner in the history of Laureus World Sports Awards after he won twin honours, his sixth, which includes the Sportsman and Comeback titles at the 18th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony.
2018-02-28 03:17:34 Read More

Neymar to undergo surgery?

The Brazilian international suffered â€œa sprain of the right ankle and fissure of the fifth metatarsalâ€, according to the French league leaders, in their win over Olympique Marseille on Sunday. Neymar was carried off on a stretcher in tears.
2018-02-28 03:04:04 Read More

TOISA awardees set eyes on CWG, Asian Games

The likes of boxer Gaurav Bidhuri and archer Abhishek Verma are eyeing glory at the two premier sporting events in 2018 - The Commonwealth Games in April and the Asian Games in August.
2018-02-28 02:56:08 Read More

Jitu Rai seeks Commonwealth, Asiad glory

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2018-02-28 02:39:56 Read More

Shastri using 1985 World Championship tactics: Siva

Indian coach Ravi Shastri is using tactics of the Indian team during the 1985 World Championship, of their two main spinners claiming at least five opposition wickets in ODIs, former legspinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan said.
2018-02-28 02:32:34 Read More

Sports champions say a big thank you to TOISA

Award winners encouraged to do better after getting recognition.
2018-02-28 02:21:29 Read More

Tri-Series chance for youngsters to show mettle: Gavaskar

India have decided to rest their star players after the arduous South Africa tour and this gives an opportunity to some young players to show their mettle and that they are ready for international cricket.
2018-02-28 02:00:00 Read More

Neeraj Chopra makes winning return at Indian Grand Prix

Making a strong return to the domestic competition circuit, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra outclassed the field to claim gold medal at the Run Adam Indian Grand Prix-1, on Tuesday.
2018-02-27 15:57:16 Read More

Australia's Hazlewood keen to keep the wood on Amla

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood is keen to continue holding the upper hand over South Africa batsman Hashim Amla when the sides begin their four-Test series in Durban on Thursday.
2018-02-27 15:05:50 Read More

ISL Live Score: Delhi Dynamos vs Mumbai City FC

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2018-02-27 14:23:34 Read More

Neymar could still face Real, no operation planned: Emery

Neymar still has a "small chance" of playing against Real Madrid in the Champions League and there are no plans for an operation on his cracked bone, Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery said on Tuesday.
2018-02-27 13:59:36 Read More

Karn Sharma excited to play at CSK under Dhoni

Leg-spinner Karn Sharma said he was excited to get an opportunity to play at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and hoped to learn a lot under him.
2018-02-27 13:50:32 Read More

Karnataka beat Saurashtra to win Vijay Hazare Trophy

From the moment he smashed an exquisite cover drive off the very first delivery of the match bowled by Saurashtra's Jaydev Unadkat, it was more or less clear that Karnataka opener Mayank Agarwal was ready for another big one.
2018-02-27 12:11:09 Read More

Rashid Khan set to become youngest captain in international cricket

At 19 years of age, highly-rated Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to become the youngest captain in the history of international cricket. Rashid will lead Afghanistan after regular skipper Asghar Stanikzai was diagnosed with appendicitis.
2018-02-27 11:56:02 Read More

Sairaj Bahutule named Rajasthan Royals' spin bowling coach

Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule was on Tuesday named as the spin bowling coach of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, who are making a comeback to the League after serving a two-year ban.
2018-02-27 11:39:12 Read More

It was safe to assume Ankita won't make it to Tokyo Games: Somdev

Tennis' national observer Somdev Devvarman insists that he has nothing "personal" against Ankita Raina and his decision to exclude her from the TOP scheme was based on his assumption that she would not make it to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
2018-02-27 11:24:12 Read More

Courtois backs Chelsea to seal Champions League spot

Chelsea have the quality to secure a top four spot in the Premier League as the race for Champions League qualification heats up, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said.
2018-02-27 10:46:31 Read More

Mithali Raj to lead India in ODI series against Australia

Mithali Raj will lead a 15-member Indian women's team in the three-match ODI series against Australia to be held at Vadodara from March 12-18, the BCCI said on Tuesday.
2018-02-27 09:39:34 Read More

Virat Kohli was over the top in South Africa but still growing: Steve Waugh

"As a captain, he (Kohli) is still developing and needs some time to pull in his excitement factor and emotions but that's the way he plays. I think he just needs to get a bit aware that everyone in the side can't play in that fashion. Someone like (Ajinkya) Rahane and (Cheteshwar) Pujara are very calm and quiet guys so he needs to just understand that some players are different," Waugh said.
2018-02-27 08:38:32 Read More

Tom Dumoulin, the accidental cyclist who keeps getting better

TOI Sports caught with the Dutch star after stage three to talk about his interest in cycling, how he started with the sport and how he feels about the accolades he has earned in a rather short while.
2018-02-27 08:28:24 Read More

Watch: Edberg and Amritraj on how to revive Indian tennis

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2018-02-27 06:33:24 Read More

India can succeed in England and Australia: Ganguly

Although India lost the Test series to South Africa 1-2, they conquered the limited-overs leg with individual strokes brilliance from skipper Kohli and pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah.
2018-02-27 03:47:20 Read More

Chahal, Yadav will help team win many games: Gavaskar

If the South African batsmen thought they could break free in the middle-overs, they were in for a surprise as the two wrist spinners, Chahal and Kuldeep made them play the wrong line and made them look like schoolboy cricketers.
2018-02-27 03:19:44 Read More

I see captaincy as a natural progression: Ashwin

"I see it as a natural progression for having played cricket for so long at the top level. I have always felt I had it in me (to be captain). WV Raman identified me as a captain when I was 21 years old. I ended up winning a few titles for TN. But for a bowler to become a captain, which is not something natural in the country, this is something fascinating," Ashwin said.
2018-02-27 02:38:49 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018: All the winners

The best of Indian sport in 2017 have been honoured during a glittering function on Monday, with Kidambi Srikanth claiming the top prize of Sportsperson of the Year at the third Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out.
2018-02-27 02:00:00 Read More

Srikanth brightest among TOISA 2018 sports winners

Srikanth, Sindhu, Bumrah, Advani, Harmanpreet, Savita, Sidhu and Ankur are among the winners at the 2018 Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out in Mumbai, which honoured the best performance in Indian sport in 2017.
2018-02-26 17:47:59 Read More

Srikanth wins TOISA 2018 Sportsperson of the Year

Kidambi Srikanth's record-setting 2017 earned him another accolade when the current world No 3 was honoured as Sportsperson of the Year at the third Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out on Monday.
2018-02-26 17:30:15 Read More

Anirban Lahiri finishes T-59th at Honda Classic

Anirban Lahiri dropped a double bogey on either side of the turn for a three-over 74 card, finishing in Tied-59th place at the Honda Classic.
2018-02-26 16:31:45 Read More

Alonso does six laps before a wheel comes off

Fernando Alonso did six laps of the Barcelona circuit before crashing into the gravel after a wheel came off his McLaren at the start of Formula One's pre-season testing on Monday.
2018-02-26 13:58:16 Read More

Morkel announces international retirement, says family life strained by schedule

South African pacer Morne Morkel has decided to bid adieu to international cricket after the home Test series against Australia next month, saying that the "demanding" schedule has put a lot of strain on his family life".
2018-02-26 13:20:13 Read More

Live: Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards 2018

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2018-02-26 13:00:02 Read More

Want to make India sports equipment manufacturing hub: Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said making India a manufacturing hub of sports equipment is one of his primary targets. Rathore stressed on the need for private sector to play an active role in improving sports infrastructure in the country.
2018-02-26 12:59:58 Read More

I-League: Minerva Punjab regain top spot with 2-0 defeat of Aizawl

Minerva Punjab renewed their title chase with a convincing 2-0 defeat of reigning champions Aizawl FC, the result breaking a run of successive home reverses and helping them regain pole position in the I-League.
2018-02-26 12:23:02 Read More

Motorcycle ace Marquez extends Honda deal

The four-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has extended his current deal with the Honda-Repsol racing team by two years through the 2020 season, the Japanese company said on Monday.
2018-02-26 12:09:44 Read More

Dipa Karmakar rues missing out on CWG, vows to win medal at Asian Games

India's top gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Monday rued missing out on the upcoming Commonwealth Games due to injury but vowed to win a medal at the Asian Games later in the year.
2018-02-26 12:01:01 Read More

British boxer Westgarth dies after heavyweight bout

British boxer Scott Westgarth has died after falling ill following a heavyweight bout on Saturday.
2018-02-26 11:52:48 Read More

Schwartzman shoots into top 20 in ATP rankings

Roger Federer remains on top of the latest ATP world rankings released on Monday, as Kevin Anderson and Juan Martin del Potro the only movers in the top 10 and Diego Schwartzman shot into the top 20.
2018-02-26 11:47:11 Read More

Ramkumar achieves career-best ATP ranking, Yuki drops

Ramkumar Ramanthan on Monday achieved his career-best ranking of 133rd position after jumping seven places even as country's top ranked tennis player Yuki Bhambri dropped four places to 105.
2018-02-26 11:33:32 Read More

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Halep reclaims world number one ranking

Simona Halep has reclaimed the world number one ranking from Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki, despite pulling out of last week's Dubai Championships due to a foot injury.
2018-02-26 11:24:30 Read More

Sahara Force India 2018 F1 season car launched

The Sahara Force India 2018 Formula One (F1) season car -- named the VJM11 -- was launched on Monday. The VJM11 revealed a new gloss livery incorporating the pink, magenta and silver of Austrian water specialists, Best Water Technology (BWT).
2018-02-26 11:16:11 Read More

Ashwin to lead Kings XI Punjab in IPL

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Monday named captain of the IPL side Kings XI Punjab, which also has Yuvraj Singh and Chris Gayle in their ranks.
2018-02-26 10:57:51 Read More

IOA announces partnership with Edelweiss Group for 2018 CWG

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday announced Edelweiss Financial Services Limited, India's leading diversified financial services company, as sponsor of the Indian contingent for 2018 Commonwealth Games, 2018 Asian Games and 2020 Olympic Games as well as National Games 2018 and 2019.
2018-02-26 10:28:05 Read More

IOA announces partnership with Edelweiss Group for 2018 CWG

South Africa tour positives: 60 wickets in Tests, Plan A ready for World Cup

It was after many years that an Indian cricket team lived up to expectations outside the sub-continent, winning two out of the three formats and Kohli definitely deserves praise for not taking his foot off the pedal throughout the gruelling seven weeks in the 'Rainbow Nation'.
2018-02-26 09:42:49 Read More

Monday morning blues? Even Olympians must return to work

For the past two weeks they have been feted as Olympians, but many of the men and women at the Pyeongchang Winter Games will this week return to their jobs and the humdrum of daily life.
2018-02-26 08:56:27 Read More

No specific goals, just staying fit is target: Sameer Verma

"I just want to stay fit, take care of my body, that is my target. I don't want to think about anything else. I know if I am 100 per cent, performance will come and my ranking will also improve," Sameer Verma said on Monday.
2018-02-26 08:43:26 Read More

Sky's the limit for Manchester City slickers

Pep Guardiola's League Cup triumph against Arsenal could usher in an era of dominance for Manchester City but he had three veterans to thank for a comprehensive win at Wembley.
2018-02-26 07:09:51 Read More

Shooting not scrapped from 2022 CWG: CEO Grevemberg

Shooting has not been "scrapped" from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the CGF said on Monday, insisting that the sport continues to remain in the optional category.
2018-02-26 06:58:23 Read More

Comeback-man Vikas adjudged 'Best Boxer' at Strandja

It was double delight for Indian boxer Vikas Krishan at the Strandja Memorial Tournament as he didn't just claim a gold medal but was also adjudged the best boxer of the event in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia -- a first for an Indian.
2018-02-26 06:51:41 Read More

Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-0 to win League Cup

Manchester City rolled back the years on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Pep Guardiola era with three of their veteran players scoring in an emphatic 3-0 win against Arsenal at Wembley.
2018-02-26 06:09:36 Read More

I want to do better with every match, says Dimitrov

The colours of Grigor Dimitrov's athleisure gear summed up the dank, dismal Sunday weather on the eve of the Dubai Duty Free tennis championships, an ATP 500 Series event.
2018-02-26 04:56:39 Read More

Foreign referees for ISL playoffs

When Matthew Conger from New Zealand officiated the Kerala Blasters-Chennaiyin FC game in the Indian Super League match in Kochi on Friday, he became only the second foreigner to have taken charge of a game in the fourth season.
2018-02-26 04:43:45 Read More

Foreign referees for ISL playoffs

Top sprinter Amiya Mallick to train in US now

After working with US-based Nigerian coach Taiwo Ariyo for little more than a month here at the Kalinga Stadium, 100m national record holder Amiya Kumar Mallick is planning to continue training under him at his clinic in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2018-02-26 04:32:04 Read More

BCCI mulling women's exhibition T20s during IPL

According to Committee of Administrators (CoA) chairman Vinod Rai, the BCCI is committed to conducting a women's IPL and this year could see some concrete movement on this front. The women cricketers deserve to play IPL," Rai told TOI on Sunday.
2018-02-26 04:01:41 Read More

'Football in blood', PIO lives American dream

An Indian immigrant who moved to the US with his widowed mother and three siblings, when he was just 15, is living the American Dream. Having been elected the president of the United States Soccer Federation, 62-year-old Carlos Cordeiro is now set to help others realise their dreams.
2018-02-26 03:52:55 Read More

Rohit Sharma to lead India in Sri Lanka Tri-series

"MS Dhoni was not available for selection as he had requested for rest. We've kept in mind the workload and upcoming schedule while finalizing the team for Nidahas Trophy. Our high-performance unit has suggested that adequate rest should be given to our fast bowlers to help improve performance and prevent injury," senior selection committee chairman MSK Prasad said.
2018-02-26 03:46:41 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Stefan Edberg serves a delight at MSLTA

Stefan Edberg, in Mumbai for the Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out, seemed to feel at home interacting with kids at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Colaba on Sunday morning.
2018-02-26 03:24:07 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Celebrating the best of Indian sport

Abu Dhabi Tour: Valverde outsmarts Lopez to claim overall title

Alejandro Valverde of Team Movistar put in a spectacular performance to win stage five of the Abu Dhabi Tour, with that the overall General Classification for his first big win of the season.
2018-02-25 17:46:01 Read More

Vijay Shankar ready to fill in for Pandya, focus on power-hitting

Tamil Nadu allrounders Washington Sundar and Vijay Shankar were rewarded for their performances in the domestic limited-overs tournaments with slots in Indiaâ€™s 15-man squad for the upcoming Nidahas Trophy for the T20 tri-series to be held in Sri Lanka next month.
2018-02-25 17:17:16 Read More

EPL: Lukaku inspires Man United fightback to beat Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku broke his barren run against top six Premier League opposition and provided the winner for Jesse Lingard as Manchester United came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford.
2018-02-25 16:37:58 Read More

Sameer Verma lifts Swiss Open title

Indian shuttler Sameer Verma dished out a clinical performance to outwit former world no. 2 Jan O Jorgensen and clinch the men's singles title at the $150,000 Swiss Open Super 300 tournament.
2018-02-25 15:54:40 Read More

EPL: Kane rescues Spurs with late winner at Palace

Harry Kane struck late to secure Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday that moved Mauricio Pochettino's side into the top four immediately ahead of Chelsea's visit to Manchester United.
2018-02-25 15:37:27 Read More

ISL: FC Goa trounce Pune City to keep semi-final hopes alive

Leading goal-scorer Ferran Corominas struck twice in the second half as FC Goa produced top-drawer stuff to rout FC Pune City 4-0, keeping their play-off hopes alive in the Indian Super League.
2018-02-25 15:28:17 Read More

ISL: FC Goa trounce Pune City to keep semi-final hopes alive

Amit strikes gold; Mary Kom, Seema settle for silver

Amit Panghal claimed his second consecutive international gold but the celebrated MC Mary Kom had to be content with a silver in the 69th Strandja Memorial boxing tournament for men and women on Sunday.
2018-02-25 14:39:26 Read More

BCCI accepts Dravid's demand for parity in cash rewards

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has accepted India A and under-19 head coach Rahul Dravid's demand for parity in cash rewards announced after India won the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup earlier this month.
2018-02-25 14:08:44 Read More

Winter Olympics: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

South Korea brought the curtain down on its "Peace Games" on Sunday, with winter sports athletes dancing and singing together at a vibrant closing ceremony, though there was little warmth between dignitaries from the United States and North Korea.
2018-02-25 13:12:44 Read More

Ever-hungry Virat Kohli wants more from India

Indian captain Virat Kohli refused to bask in his team's success in South Africa as he received the International Cricket Council Test championship mace for the second year running.
2018-02-25 12:37:44 Read More

Sanju Samson hasn't realized his full potential yet: Dav Whatmore

Whatmore may not have replicated the success he achieved with international teams in his first season as coach of a Ranji side with Kerala but has turned them into a fiercely competitive unit who has evoked fear in their opponents in domestic circuit.
2018-02-25 12:25:46 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Jadejas do the trick for Saurashtra

Ravindra Jadeja (56) and Arpit Vasavada (58) added 113 for the fifth wicket which helped Saurashtra tide over the early setbacks. Towards the end, Prerak Mankad's (40) late onslaught helped Saurashtra reach a competitive 255.
2018-02-25 12:17:33 Read More

Aruna finishes seventh in floor event at Gymnastics World Cup

After clinching a historic bronze medal in vault at the Gymnastics World Cup, Aruna Budda Reddy finished a lowly seventh in the final round of women's floor event here.
2018-02-25 12:15:13 Read More

When Dhyan Chand stood in queue to watch hockey

At his best, Dhyan Chand had the world queueing up to watch his wizardry with the hockey stick but the politics of Indian sports once forced him to queue up for a ticket to watch the sport he defined, a new book has claimed.
2018-02-25 11:59:45 Read More

Russia expects doping ban to be lifted in 'next few days'

Russia said on Sunday it expected to have the doping ban lifted in the "next few days," saying restoring the rights of its athletes could become a major result of the Olympic Games.
2018-02-25 11:56:03 Read More

Once a judoka, Pooja Dhanda wants to win laurels in wrestling

She may be the hottest new sensation on the Indian wrestling circuit, but the sport was not the first love for Haryana girl Pooja Dhanda.
2018-02-25 11:44:18 Read More

BCCI turns down ICC request for rescheduling IPL match

The BCCI has turned down ICC's request of rescheduling an IPL match in Kolkata during its Annual board meeting in Kolkata from April 22-26.
2018-02-25 11:13:14 Read More

Bhuvneshwar, Dhawan make significant gains in ICC T20I rankings

India opener Shikhar Dhawan and fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar made significant gains in the latest ICC T20I rankings, riding on their superlative performances in a 2-1 T20 International series win over South Africa.
2018-02-25 09:38:36 Read More

We never backed down from any situation: Rohit Sharma

India never backed down in adverse situations and played an aggressive brand of cricket to emerge as deserving winners in the limited over series, said stand-in captain Rohit Sharma.
2018-02-25 09:08:23 Read More

Suarez hat-trick extends six-goal Barca's La Liga lead

Luis Suarez hit a hat-trick and Philippe Coutinho scored a brilliant first league goal for Barcelona as the La Liga leaders thrashed Girona 6-1 to open up a 10-point lead at the top of the table.
2018-02-25 09:05:43 Read More

India captain Virat Kohli gets ICC Test Championship mace

Skipper Virat Kohli was presented with the prestigious ICC Test Championship Mace as India retained the top spot in the ICC Test Team Rankings.
2018-02-25 08:05:05 Read More

Raina hoping to make ODI comeback after strong T20 show

Indian batsman Suresh Raina says he is hoping to continue his strong show in the T20 International series against South Africa in the upcoming tournaments, including the IPL, in his bid to make a comeback into the ODI squad.
2018-02-25 07:45:50 Read More

We are ready to go to England and Australia: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Indian team's baptism by fire during the tour of South Africa augurs well for the tougher assignments against England and Australia later this year, feels pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
2018-02-25 07:25:54 Read More

Nidahas Trophy: Rohit Sharma to lead India; Kohli, Dhoni rested

Keeping in mind the workload and upcoming schedule, the BCCI has decided to offer much-needed rest to Virat Kohli, along with former India captain MS Dhoni and allrounder Hardik Pandya.
2018-02-25 07:08:21 Read More

Parupalli Kashyap wins Austrian Open

Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap overcame Malaysia's June Wei Cheam in straight games in the men's singles final to clinch the Austrian Open International Challenge, his first international title in over three years.
2018-02-25 06:46:52 Read More

ISL heading towards nail-biting finish: Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhutia feels the mathematical possibility of almost all teams being able to make it to the last-four has spiced up the contest with a consistent FC Goa under the cosh after losing to table-toppers Bengaluru FC.
2018-02-25 04:11:56 Read More

India wind up South Africa tour by winning T20I series

India prevailed by seven runs in thrilling final T20I.
2018-02-25 03:44:35 Read More

After Dipa, Aruna takes Indian gymnastics forward

The vault, made famous throughout India by Dipa Karmakar, once again proved the launch pad for a woman gymnast from the country. This time, it was for this lesser-known training partner of the Tripura girl known for her fondness for the death-defying Produnova routine.
2018-02-25 03:33:02 Read More

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What Pervez Musharraf advised Sourav Ganguly in 2004

A phone call from Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf left Sourav Ganguly â€œmortifiedâ€ during the historic 2004 tour across the border. "Facing Wasim Akramâ€™s deadly in-cutter was less scary!" writes the former India captain in his forthcoming autobiography, 'A Century Is Not Enough'.
2018-02-25 03:14:43 Read More

TOISA, a celebration of athlete's hard work: Edberg

In an exlusive chat, TOISA mentor Stefan Edberg opened up on the dying art of serve and volley, the resurgence of Federer, his rivalry with Boris Becker, the Germanâ€™s financial woes and the troubles that ail Swedish tennis.
2018-02-25 02:50:41 Read More

3rd T20I: India beat South Africa by seven runs to win series 2-1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar kept his calm and defended 19 runs in the final over as India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the third and final Twenty20 International at the Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. With the thrilling victory, India won the three-match series 2-1.
2018-02-24 19:49:17 Read More

My sacking was unacceptable, unforgivable: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly's autobiography, one of the most anticipated books of 2018, is set to hit bookstores. In this excerpt from 'A Century Is Not Enough', Dada talks about how the downs in his career shaped him.
2018-02-24 19:30:00 Read More

Ronaldo strikes twice as Real thump Alaves

A Cristiano Ronaldo double and Gareth Bale's first goal in seven matches helped Real Madrid thrash Alaves 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to strengthen their grip on a top-three spot in La Liga.
2018-02-24 18:22:54 Read More

ISL: Delhi Dynamos edge out ATK in seven-goal thriller

Delhi Dynamos FC staged a marvellous recovery to pip defending champions ATK 4-3 in an entertaining bottom of the table clash in the Indian Super League, on Saturday.
2018-02-24 17:29:39 Read More

Abu Dhabi Tour: Rohan Dennis wins Time Trial; claims Red Jersey

Time trial specialist and Australian champion Rohan Dennis of BMC Racing won stage 4 of the Abu Dhabi Tour with a timing of 14 minutes 21 seconds.
2018-02-24 17:00:11 Read More

Father's commitment helps Aruna clinch top honours

A little-known 22-year-old from the suburbs of Hyderabad more famous for its airport chose a World Cup sojourn on a weekend in Melbourne to announce her arrival on the big stage.
2018-02-24 16:26:57 Read More

Steve Smith to lead Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018

Rajasthan Royals are aiming to build a strong leadership team with the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Steve and Ben Stokes, who can then create a team that believes in the ability to play their respective roles and continue to strive towards a common goal.
2018-02-24 14:52:15 Read More

5th T20I: India women beat SA women, clinch series 3-1

Indian women accomplished a 'historic double' as they outclassed South Africa women by 54 runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 International to clinch the series 3-1, on Saturday.
2018-02-24 14:31:18 Read More

Nita Ambani presents Alpine Skiing medals at Winter Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani on Saturday presented medals to the top two finishers of the Alpine Skiing team event at the Winter Olympics.
2018-02-24 14:18:03 Read More

Vikas, Amit enter final at Strandja Memorial Boxing

Former Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) and the fast-rising Amit Panghal (49kg) advanced to the finals with tactically contrasting wins in the Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women on Saturday.
2018-02-24 14:06:40 Read More

Canadian PM Trudeau participates in Delhi hockey event

Trudeau, along with his wife Sophie Gregoire, presented Canada's ice hockey jerseys to the budding Indian girls during the event at the Canadian High Commission.
2018-02-24 13:53:15 Read More

Sushil withdraws from Asian Championships: Report

Double-Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar has reportedly withdrawn his name from the Indian squad that was to travel Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for the 2018 Asian Wrestling Championships.
2018-02-24 12:19:43 Read More

Women's champions! Medals mix-up for USA curlers

America's men's curlers produced a dramatic win over Sweden to win their first Olympic gold medal and delight a growing army of fans back home - and then received the wrong medals.
2018-02-24 12:07:15 Read More

Women's champions! Medals mix-up for USA curlers

Ledecka seals stunning double, Norway set medals mark

Ester Ledecka made history with an unprecedented snowboard and skiing double on Saturday, while Norway's all-conquering team set a new record for medals at a Winter Olympics.
2018-02-24 10:47:12 Read More

Karnataka canter to Vijay Hazare Trophy final

Mayank Agarwal made a decent Maharashtra attack look pedestrian as he powered Karnataka into the final with a comfortable nine-wicket victory in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, on Saturday.
2018-02-24 10:17:29 Read More

Karnataka canter to Vijay Hazare Trophy final

United States rock Sweden to win first curling gold medal

The United States delivered a gold-medal knockout punch, scoring five in the eighth end to crush Sweden 10-7 and claim their first ever Olympic men's curling title on Saturday.
2018-02-24 10:04:24 Read More

Aruna Reddy creates history to win bronze at Gymnastics World Cup

Reddy, 22, scored 13.649 to finish behind gold medallist Tjasa Kysslef of Slovania and Emily Whitehead of Australia who took silver.
2018-02-24 09:53:54 Read More

South Africa name uncapped Klaasen and Wulder for Australia Tests

Uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen and allrounder Wiaan Mulder were named in South Africa's 15-man Test squad on Saturday for the first two of the four-match series against Australia.
2018-02-24 09:36:34 Read More

Ester Ledecka doubles up with historical PGS gold

Ester Ledecka became the first person in Winter Olympics history to capture gold medals in unrelated events after the Czech won the snowboard parallel giant slalom on Saturday to go with her stunning Alpine skiing super-G gold.
2018-02-24 09:07:00 Read More

Viktor Axelsen pulls out of All England Championship

Recuperating from an ankle injury, World No. 1 Viktor Axelson has pulled out of the prestigious All England championship scheduled to be held at Birmingham from March 14-18.
2018-02-24 08:54:50 Read More

Russia's Sergeyeva kicked out of Olympics for doping

Russian bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeyeva has been banned from the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics after failing a doping test, the â€‹Court of Arbitration for Sport said Saturday.
2018-02-24 07:35:43 Read More

On this day: Tendulkar first male player to score 200 in ODIs

This day that year: Tendulkar becomes first male player to score 200 in ODIs
2018-02-24 06:51:08 Read More

Onus on Mourinho to get Pogba performing for Conte clash

Pogba hasn't completed 90 minutes in over a month after being dropped by Mourinho for Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Sevilla in the first leg of United's Champions League last 16 tie.
2018-02-24 04:32:23 Read More

Onus on Mourinho to get Pogba performing for Conte clash

No shooting at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Dashing all hopes of seeing shooting reinstated at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Games federation was categorical that it would not rescind on the issue, and that its stand was final and binding on all participating nations.
2018-02-24 03:49:45 Read More

Nidahas Trophy: Rohit Sharma set to lead in Sri Lanka tri-series

Keeping in mind the hectic South Africa series, which is due to get over on Saturday, the players and BCCI have mutually agreed to rest these top cricketers for the series. â€œWhat is the point of sending these cricketers after such a hectic South African tour,â€ a team source said.
2018-02-24 03:09:51 Read More

3rd T20I: India look to end South Africa sojourn on a high

India expect two of their most dangerous bowlers in the shorter format - pacer Jasprit Bumrah and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav - to be fit on the day of the clash.
2018-02-24 03:01:25 Read More

TOISA 2018: The ultimate sports jury picks the best of Indian sport

Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, an esteemed six-member jury comprising Abhinav Bindra, Bhaichung Bhutia, Devendra Jhajharia, Reeth Abraham and Gautam Gambhir along with the Chief Editor of Times Internet Ltd, Rajesh Kalra, put their heads together to select Indiaâ€™s best sportspersons of 2017.
2018-02-24 02:21:02 Read More

Inconsistent middle-order worrying sign for India: Srikkanth

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth feels that while India's tour of South Africa has been a successful one, there's some scope of improvement especially in the middle-order which has failed to fire consistently.
2018-02-24 02:00:00 Read More

Axar could replace Chahal in Cape Town: Gavaskar

Centurion T20I was the second game that Yuzvendra Chahal got hammered during the tour, so it wonâ€™t be a surprise if Axar Patel gets to play in his place at Newlands, writes Sunil Gavaskar.
2018-02-24 02:00:00 Read More

FA charges Guardiola for political Catalonia ribbon

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was Friday charged by the Football Association over his wearing of a yellow ribbon in support of jailed Catalan independence leaders.
2018-02-23 16:59:42 Read More

Abu Dhabi Tour: Bauhaus claims Stage 3 in photo finish

After two quiet days, Team Sunweb had something to cheer about on Day 3 with Phil Bauhaus claiming Stage 3 of the Abu Dhabi tour in a marvellous photo finish that saw the German cross the finish line fraction of a second ahead of Katusha Alpecin star rider Marcel Kittel.
2018-02-23 16:12:31 Read More

Batsmen have to play smart in 3rd T20I: Behardien

South Africa's Farhaan Behardien reckons that the batsmen will have to be smart with shot-selection since big hits won't be easy to execute at the bigger Newlands in the series-deciding third Twenty20, here on Saturday.
2018-02-23 15:55:26 Read More

Suresh Raina wants to use T20 for ODI comeback

On a comeback trail in T20 Internationals, Indian batsman Suresh Raina says he wants to use the opportunity to regain his place in ODIs ahead of the 2019 World Cup.
2018-02-23 15:48:10 Read More

BCCI reacts strongly after CoA vetoes proposed day-night Test

The BCCI has reacted sharply to the Committee of Administrators red-flagging a proposed day-night Test match against the West Indies in October despite positive feedback from national chief coach Ravi Shastri.
2018-02-23 14:33:47 Read More

I have been framed, will appeal: Jithin Paul

Quartermiler Jithin Paul, who has been handed a four-year suspension for possessing banned drug Meldonium, on Friday said he will appeal against the sanction as he has been "framed".
2018-02-23 14:25:42 Read More

I have been framed, will appeal: Jithin Paul

Mary Kom enters final of Strandja Memorial

Mary Kom in final; Vikas, Satish in semis of Strandja Memorial
2018-02-23 14:02:33 Read More

Arsenal paired with AC Milan in Europa League last 16

Seven-time European champions AC Milan will face Arsenal in the standout last-16 tie in the Europa League after the draw was made in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.
2018-02-23 12:58:31 Read More

Arsenal's Wenger vows to attack Man City in League Cup final

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger vowed Friday to take the attack to Premier League leaders Manchester City as he bids to lift the League Cup for the first time in his career.
2018-02-23 12:51:23 Read More

Without T20s, cricket cannot survive: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday batted for Twenty20 tournaments, saying without it, the game of cricket could not survive.
2018-02-23 12:42:07 Read More

Speed skating: Dutchman Nuis secures golden double

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis held his nerve to claim gold in the men's Olympic 1,000 metres by the slimmest of margins ahead of Norwegian Havard Lorentzen at the Gangneung Oval on Friday.
2018-02-23 12:35:56 Read More

Ice hockey: Steely Russians top Czechs to reach final

Vasili Koshechkin recorded a shutout to lift the Russian men past the Czech Republic 3-0 on Friday, giving them a chance at their first Olympic gold medal in men's ice hockey for more than a quarter of a century.
2018-02-23 12:15:04 Read More

Moeen fears for Test format after 'disappointing' Ashes crowds

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he fears for the future of Test cricket, claiming the "disappointing" turnout in the Ashes series in Australia had opened his eyes to the struggles of the game's longer format.
2018-02-23 11:43:10 Read More

Korda breaks course record in Honda LPGA Thailand

American Jessica Korda broke the course record on day two of the Honda LPGA tour in Thailand on Friday to open a four-stroke lead ahead of the chasing pack, with a stunning 10-under round of 62.
2018-02-23 11:26:20 Read More

Van Hoof left shocked after British Gymnastics axe

British Gymnastics' sacked head national coach Eddie van Hoof said he was left shocked and dismayed after being dismissed by the organisation on Thursday.
2018-02-23 11:21:26 Read More

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Defoe's return a lift for Bournemouth, says Howe

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes striker Jermain Defoe's return to fitness has given everyone in the squad a lift ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Newcastle United.
2018-02-23 11:15:29 Read More

Ganguly to BCCI: Lodha reforms not implemented due to time constraint

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly and Saurashtra CA boss Madhukar Worah have written to the BCCI on Friday about some practical difficulties in amending the constitution of state associations and incorporate all Lodha-recommended reforms.
2018-02-23 11:03:51 Read More

Australia captain Knowles to quit international hockey after CWG

Australia's talismanic captain Mark Knowles on Friday announced that he will retire from international hockey after the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast in April.
2018-02-23 10:59:46 Read More

Russian bobsledder tests positive for banned substance: Federation

Russian bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeyeva has tested positive for a banned substance at the 2018 Winter Olympics, Russia's bobsleigh federation said Friday.
2018-02-23 10:44:08 Read More

India aim for perfect tour finale in 3rd T20I

Through this limited-overs' leg, South Africa have shown that they are more comfortable in the T20 setting, having won the rain-truncated Pink ODI as well as coming close while chasing 204 in the first match of this series, both at Wanderers.
2018-02-23 08:19:08 Read More

Eating disorders, figure skating's 'dirty little secret'

Four years ago, Russia's Yulia Lipnitskaya had the world at her 15-year-old feet, before the ground crumbled beneath them.
2018-02-23 07:29:26 Read More

Zagitova wins ice princess duel for Russia's first gold

Teenage figure skater Alina Zagitova prevailed in her duel with Evgenia Medvedeva to claim Russia's first gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Friday.
2018-02-23 07:07:46 Read More

Rani Rampal named captain for women's tour of Korea

"Doing well in the season's first event is always important to gain confidence and momentum for the rest of the year. Also, Korea Tour will help us analyse the areas that requires improvement ahead of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games where we aim to finish on the podium," chief coach Harendra Singh said.
2018-02-23 06:51:52 Read More

Chris Lynn's IPL hopes rise on injury news

Australia's explosive Twenty20 batsman Chris Lynn does not need shoulder surgery, reports said on Friday, boosting his chance of taking up a lucrative Indian Premier League contract.
2018-02-23 05:57:45 Read More

Juan Mata's 'Common Goal' to use football for good

World Cup winner Juan Mata is breaking the mould, challenging the general perception of spoilt, rich footballers and helping to awaken the sport's social conscience through the Common Goal project.
2018-02-23 05:17:05 Read More

Abu Dhabi: A sporting hub like none other

Promoted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), the Emirate will see sporting action throughout the year with prestigious events like FBMA Show Jumping Cup, Formula 2 Powerboat Championship, ITU Triathlon Series and Jujitsu President Cup. However, cricket is something ADSC is losing out to Dubai, but that too could change.
2018-02-23 04:52:57 Read More

Batshuayi accuses Atalanta fans of racist abuse

Borussia Dortmund striker Michy Batshuayi accused Atalanta fans of racist abuse on Thursday after his team's Europa League match in Lombardy.
2018-02-23 03:51:27 Read More

Arsenal survive Ostersunds scare as policeman dies in Bilbao clashes

Arsenal scraped into the last 16 of the Europa League despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat by Ostersunds, but Thursday's action was marred by violent clashes at the match between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow which left a police officer dead.
2018-02-23 03:44:49 Read More

Manish Pandey relishes No. 5 challenge

A little less than nine years ago, it was at the SuperSport Park in Centurion when a young Manish Pandey first burst into limelight, becoming the first Indian batsman to score a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2018-02-23 03:32:52 Read More

CoA pulls up BCCI for Day/Night Test plan

CoA's head Vinod Rai has pulled up BCCI's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary for initiating a move to schedule Indiaâ€™s maiden day-night Test against the West Indies in October without consulting his panel and the other office-bearers of the board.
2018-02-23 03:31:32 Read More

Chance of Bangladesh to impress again: Manjrekar

Among the three Asian teams, Manjrekar called Bangaldesh the 'second-strongest' team after India.
2018-02-23 03:15:42 Read More

T20 League will help players who don't play Ranji Trophy: Sachin Tendulkar

"I firmly believe that something like this (T20 League) was needed for Mumbai cricket. Mumbai cricket has always led Indian cricket and the numbers are the biggest proof. I feel really happy to be part of this league," Sachin Tendulkar said.
2018-02-23 03:09:50 Read More

Did playing Chahal at rainy Centurion cost India the game?

Itâ€™s quite possible that the team management, after the loss, would have looked at the decision to play Yuzvendra Chahal at Centurion while rain was around the corner as a serious lapse in judgment.
2018-02-23 02:43:32 Read More

Managers spotted my leadership skills at young age: Vidic

In an exclusive interaction with TOI, the former Serbian international, in town to attend The Football Movement, hosted by Premier League and India On Track, spoke on a range of topics including why he believes his old club have a realistic shot at Champions League glory this season due to the Jose Mourinho factor.
2018-02-23 02:34:41 Read More

US Tennis Association 'mostly liable' in Eugenie Bouchard fall

The US Tennis Association was found "mostly liable" by a New York jury on Friday for Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard's locker room fall at the 2015 US Open, US media reported.
2018-02-23 02:29:22 Read More

US Tennis Association 'mostly liable' in Eugenie Bouchard fall

New Ferrari looks a big step up, says Vettel

Ferrari's new SF71H Formula One car already looks a big step up from last year's before it has turned a wheel in anger, four times world champion Sebastian Vettel said at Thursday's unveiling.
2018-02-22 17:17:09 Read More

'Experts' to the fore as Ronaldo, Messi again rule in Europe

As the stakes mounted in the Champions League, the usual suspects once more rose to the occasion with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski starring in the last 16, first legs.
2018-02-22 17:05:58 Read More

British Gymnastics sacks head coach of men's national team

British Gymnastics announced Thursday it had dismissed Eddie van Hoof as head coach of the men's national team, citing "irreconcilable differences".
2018-02-22 17:04:34 Read More

ISL: Mumbai City FC stay in hunt for play-off berth

Mumbai City FC's slim chance of qualifying for ISL play-off season 4 nearly melted in the city's sultry air but fall guy Lucian Goian provided the succour for the hosts as they defeated NorthEast United 3-2 in a dramatic game at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday.
2018-02-22 16:53:59 Read More

Russia makes $15m anti-doping payment to comply with ban terms

Russia's Olympic Committee (ROC) has paid $15 million to help develop international anti-doping efforts as part of the conditions set for the country's possible return to the Games, it said on Thursday.
2018-02-22 16:23:19 Read More

FIFA explores merging youth World Cups for 48-team event

England might be the first and last team to be holders of the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups.
2018-02-22 16:22:56 Read More

World class football academy in Manipur under consideration: Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday said his ministry is actively considering setting up a world class football academy in Manipur in collaboration with the state government.
2018-02-22 16:17:00 Read More

Shubhankar makes three-under start in Qatar

Rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma overcame a double bogey to post a three-under 69 in the opening round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, on Thursday.
2018-02-22 16:13:04 Read More

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as CoA decides on e-auction

In a major revamp in its bidding process, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) has decided that the media rights of BCCI (broadcast and digital) for the upcoming international and domestic matches will be granted through e-auction -- a departure from the sealed tender documentation process used till this year's IPL.
2018-02-22 16:11:20 Read More

Mercedes and Hamilton hope to start season with new deal done

Four times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes hope to have a new long-term deal wrapped up before the season starts in Australia next month, both parties said on Thursday.
2018-02-22 16:06:39 Read More

Hungary storm to first Winter Olympics gold

Hungary claimed their first gold medal at a Winter Olympics by pulling off a stunning victory in the men's 5,000 metres relay on Thursday after a fall cost South Korea a place on the podium.
2018-02-22 15:54:21 Read More

Schulting wins gold in women's 1000 metres short track

Suzanne Schulting of the Netherlands won the 1,000 metres gold in women's Olympic short track speed skating ahead of Canada's Kim Boutin who captured her third medal of the Pyeongchang Games on Thursday.
2018-02-22 15:45:17 Read More

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Mary Kom advances to semis

The seasoned duo of MC Mary Kom (48kg) and L Sarita Devi (60kg) were assured of their third successive international medals after they entered the semi-finals, along with two male boxers, in the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing tournament on Thursday.
2018-02-22 14:55:43 Read More

'Learnt from Kohli, copied De Villiers'

Steve Smith, whose feat over the past years have drawn comparison to Sir Don Bradman, has no hesitation in admitting that he tries to imbibe the techniques of the best from his trade. India captain Kohli, New Zealand skipper Williamson and South Africa's Mr 360 De Villiers have been his top sources from where he has adopted certain techniques and modified them to improve his own game.
2018-02-22 14:52:01 Read More

Champion Svitolina to meet Kerber in Dubai semi-finals

Angelique Kerber and Elina Svitolina will face off in a Dubai Championships semi-final on Friday after both ran down opponents in quick straight-sets wins.
2018-02-22 14:40:04 Read More

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra beat Baroda by 3 wickets to enter semis

Young Arpit Vasavada kept his composure during the end overs as his 43-ball 45 enabled a safe passage for Saurashtra into the Vijay Hazare semi-finals beating Baroda by three wickets on Thursday.
2018-02-22 14:18:43 Read More

Abu Dhabi Tour: Viviani sprints his way to Stage 2 win

Quick-Step Floors' Elia Viviani, winner of the Dubai Tour, claimed Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour taking himself to the top of the General Classification in the process, tied on time (8:03:44s) with Stage 1 winner Alexander Kristoff (UAE Emirates), who finished seventh.
2018-02-22 14:02:13 Read More

Mumbai has always led Indian cricket: Tendulkar

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said Mumbai has always been at the forefront when it comes to cricket in India and feels that the upcoming T20 League was much needed as it would serve as a good platform for youngsters of the state to showcase their talent.
2018-02-22 12:34:10 Read More

China's Wu Dajing wins 500m in world record time

Wu Dajing won China's first Olympic gold medal in the men's 500 metres on Thursday, setting a world record time of 39.584 seconds to beat South Korea's Hwang Dae-heon.
2018-02-22 12:25:55 Read More

Warner expects smarter South African bowling attack

Australia batsman David Warner says he expects South Africa's bowlers will be smarter against him than they have been in the past when his touring side play four Tests against the Proteas in March.
2018-02-22 11:56:42 Read More

ISL Live Score: Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC

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2018-02-22 11:03:03 Read More

Russian curler stripped of Olympic medal for doping

Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky was stripped of his Pyeongchang Winter Olympics bronze medal Thursday after admitting doping, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said.
2018-02-22 09:21:06 Read More

USA women beat Canada to end 20-year Olympic drought

The United States won Olympic women's ice hockey gold for the first time in 20 years on Thursday, edging four-time defending champion Canada 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout in the Pyeongchang Winter Games final.
2018-02-22 09:00:53 Read More

I quite fancy Chahal's bowling: Klaasen

"I fancy him quite a lot," said South African big-hitter Heinrich Klaasen of the hammering he dished out to Indian wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, a bowler the rest of his team has struggled to read.
2018-02-22 08:47:54 Read More

I quite fancy Chahal's bowling: Klaasen

Duminy takes fear out of my game: Klaasen

South Africa's newest swashbuckler Heinrich Klaasen has credited JP Duminy for "taking the fear out" of his game, saying the skipper's presence was a key factor in his match-winning knock against India in the second Twenty20 International.
2018-02-22 08:37:16 Read More

Constant drizzle made life difficult for bowlers: Virat Kohli

"Tough one for the bowlers. We were looking at 175 with the loss of early wickets. Manish and Raina batted well initially. Manish and MS were outstanding to get to 190. I thought that was a winning total. Then the weather made it hard for the bowlers. Till the 12th over it was fine but with the drizzle, the wicket settled down. The ball was difficult to grip too," Virat Kohli said.
2018-02-22 08:22:37 Read More

Andre Myhrer wins shock slalom gold

Swedish veteran Andre Myhrer took a shock slalom men's gold at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Thursday as the two favourites both spectacularly bombed out.
2018-02-22 07:22:21 Read More

Scans to decide Chris Lynn's IPL playing hopes

Scans this week will decide if explosive batsman Chris Lynn can take up his lucrative Indian Premier League contract after he was injured in Australia's Twenty20 tri-series win over New Zealand.
2018-02-22 06:30:35 Read More

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Waiting is tough, it works on your mind: Manish Pandey

"Honestly, it's a little tough (waiting for chances) and it works on your mind a lot. Especially on this tour, I have felt it a lot actually but that is what cricket is all about. You have to wait for your chances to play for a team like India where you have so many stars and legend after legend (in the team). So I am trying my bit there," Manish Pandey said.
2018-02-22 06:14:21 Read More

Pakistan Super League second only to IPL: Ramiz Raja

The third edition of the PSL gets underway today and Ramiz believes this edition will take PSL to even more unprecedented heights.
2018-02-22 05:27:57 Read More

Eugenie Bouchard recalls locker room fall in lawsuit testimony

Former world number five Eugenie Bouchard testified Wednesday in US District Court in Brooklyn that she screamed in pain in a locker room fall at the US Open in 2015, US media reported.
2018-02-22 05:06:24 Read More

Slightly uphill end helped to go past Ewan: Kristoff

Kristoff, winner of the last stage in the recently concluded Tour of Oman, bided his time behind sprinter Caleb Ewan of Mitcheltonâ€“Scott, and overtook the Australian in the nick of time aided by the slightly uphill end - to claim the Red Jersey.
2018-02-22 04:53:25 Read More

Real Madrid fight back to win without Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo was rested as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-1 at Leganes on Wednesday and move back up to third place in La Liga.
2018-02-22 04:46:45 Read More

Ivanka Trump to attend Winter Olympics finale in South Korea

Ivanka Trump is set to attend the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea on Sunday in the latest high-profile visit to Games which have been dominated by the North Korea crisis.
2018-02-22 04:34:15 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth predicts golden era for Indian badminton

"We have five or six very good men's singles players and with Saina and Sindhu doing extremely well and doubles players adding to it, it is a very good pool we have . Probably we have the best set of players in the last 10 years or so," Srikanth said.
2018-02-22 03:43:32 Read More

Hop onto cycles to get fit, Narain Karthikeyan urges Indians

Indiaâ€™s first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan has called on Indian citizens to start cycling, advocating the use of cycles as a viable and pollution-free option to stay fit as opposed to running, which can cause wear and tear on the body.
2018-02-22 03:14:42 Read More

India v South Africa, 2nd T20I: Klaasen, Duminy help SA level series

Set a challenging 189 to win, the hosts rode on Klaasenâ€™s belligerent knock and skipper JP Duminyâ€™s calculated 64 not out to romp home in 18.4 overs.
2018-02-22 03:01:34 Read More

Fantastic Fred gives Shakhtar edge over Roma

Shakhtar Donetsk fought back from a goal down as Fred's free-kick gave the Ukrainian champions a 2-1 victory over Roma on Wednesday in their Champions League last 16, first leg.
2018-02-22 02:58:45 Read More

Fantastic Fred gives Shakhtar edge over Roma

De Gea stars as Manchester United settle for Sevilla draw

David de Gea deflected the attention away from Paul Pogba with another spectacular display of goalkeeping as Manchester United came away from their Champions League last 16, first leg against Sevilla in Spain with a 0-0 draw on Wednesday.
2018-02-22 02:51:17 Read More

India v South Africa: Is Hardik Pandya really the answer to India's allrounder puzzle?

After his Cape Town exploits where he struck a 93-run knock, all Pandya could manage was 1, 15, 6, 0 & 4 in his next five innings to finish with 119 runs in the Test series at 19.83, whereas in ODIs, he finished with 26 runs at 8.66.
2018-02-22 02:50:16 Read More

Sri Lanka tri-series: India youngsters in fray

Sources close to the selectors told TOI that pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah could be rested for the tri-series and young pacers like Mohammed Siraj, Basil Thampi, Jaydev Unadkat or Shardul Thakur could get a look in.
2018-02-22 02:31:53 Read More

Indian hockey team can succeed at CWG, World Cup: Manpreet

"The importance 2018 cannot be over-emphasised. It's not only important but critical too, looking ahead to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Most fans would know that we are steadily climbing in terms of performance, displaying better skills and that would reflect in our rankings which at the moment put us at No 6 on the FIH listings," wrote Manpreet Singh.
2018-02-22 02:26:21 Read More

2nd T20I: South Africa beat India by six wickets to draw level

A blistering 30-ball 69 from Heinrich Klaasen and a measured 40-ball 64* from captain JP Duminy helped South Africa hunt down 189 as they beat India by six wickets in Centurion to draw level at 1-1 in the three-match series on Wednesday night.
2018-02-21 19:41:48 Read More

ISL: Delhi Dynamos rally to hold FC Goa to 1-1 draw

Delhi Dynamos rallied to hold FC Goa to a 1-1 draw to make a dent on the home side's chances of making it to the play-offs of the Indian Super League on Wednesday.
2018-02-21 17:09:21 Read More

Live score: India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

Follow all the live cricket updates from the 2nd Twenty20 International between India and South Africa in Centurion
2018-02-21 17:08:27 Read More

SL T20s: Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah's workload to be discussed

Speedsters Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah's workload is expected to be a topic of discussion when the national selection committee headed by MSK Prasad meets this weekend to decide on the Indian squad for the Tri-Nation T20 meet in Sri Lanka.
2018-02-21 15:45:47 Read More

Sakina Khatun set to take part in CWG after IOA accepts CGF's conditions

Para-powerlifter Sakina Khatun is all set to take part in the upcoming CWG in Gold Coast after the Commonwealth Games Federation granted a conditional slot to her in view of the "exceptional circumstances" she had faced.
2018-02-21 15:33:52 Read More

Abu Dhabi Tour: Alexander Kristoff takes Stage 1

UAE Emirates team made a winning start to their home race winning Stage 1, the Al Fahim Stage, with a late surge by Alexander Kristoff that saw Mitchelton-Scott's Caleb Ewan, give away his lead with just over 50m to go.
2018-02-21 15:26:10 Read More

Vikas, Amit in quarters of Strandja Memorial Boxing

The seasoned Vikas Krishan and the fast-rising Amit Panghal advanced to the quarter-finals of the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women, on Wednesday.
2018-02-21 15:22:31 Read More

4th India-South Africa women T20I abandoned due to rain

Indian women's cricket team will return from their tour of South Africa without losing a single series after the fourth T20 International was abandoned due to rain, giving Harmanpreet Kaur's team an unbeatable 2-1 lead in the five-match contest.
2018-02-21 14:42:19 Read More

Indian shuttlers practising new service rule with international umpire

Indian shuttlers are working hard on the new service rule which Badminton World Federation is introducing on an experimental basis at the forthcoming All England badminton championships which kick off in Birmingham on March 14.
2018-02-21 14:16:40 Read More

IOA to send team for CWG without ministry's financial support

"Yes. IOA won't be taking any financial support from the government to send the contingent for CWG. It shows that the association is becoming self-sufficient," informed sources told TOI.
2018-02-21 14:10:53 Read More

Live blog: India vs South Africa 2018, 2nd T20I

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2018-02-21 14:08:18 Read More

Explained: Why Australia are still not no. 1 in T20I rankings

Australia on Wednesday defeated New Zealand in the final of T20I Tri-series via Duckworth-Lewis method to win the trans-Tasman title by 19 runs in Auckland.
2018-02-21 13:44:00 Read More

Indian boxing's weight-loss: No 64kg, 81kg male boxers at CWG

India will not be fielding male boxers in the 64kg and 81kg categories, along with a couple of women's divisions, in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the trials for which would be held by the end of this month.
2018-02-21 13:05:12 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi look to Gauti magic against in-form Andhra

As the mystic Delhi team, which keeps on producing big players, locks horns against an in-form Andhra in the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, here at the Palam ground on Thursday, all eyes will be on veteran Gautam Gambhir.
2018-02-21 12:51:25 Read More

VIDEO: Ball soars over boundary for six after hitting bowler's head

In a bizarre turn of events, Jeet Raval managed to send a ball over the boundary for a six even after the ball hit the bowler's head. The incident occurred during New Zealand's domestic 50-over competition Ford Trophy on Wednesday.
2018-02-21 11:17:19 Read More

Norway's Bjoergen becomes most successful Winter Olympian

Norway's Marit Bjoergen became the most successful athlete in Winter Olympics history on Wednesday as she took bronze behind a stunning win for USA in cross country skiing's women's team sprint free.
2018-02-21 11:08:29 Read More

Yorkshire stint will help me prepare for England tour: Pujara

Come April when India's top cricketers crisscross the nation for IPL, Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will be starting his "homework" for India's 'English Test'.
2018-02-21 11:00:57 Read More

Chris Lynn dislocates shoulder, hopes to get fit for IPL

Australia big-hitting Chris Lynn on Tuesday dislocated his shoulder during the final of the Tri-series final against New Zealand and will miss the Pakistan Super League [PSL] in Dubai. However, he hopes to get fit in time for the Indian Premier League [IPL] in April.
2018-02-21 10:43:03 Read More

Australia beat New Zealand in T20 tri-series final

Australia claimed the trans-Tasman Twenty20 tri-series after Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch helped secure a 19-run win against New Zealand under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the rain-affected final on Wednesday.
2018-02-21 10:39:23 Read More

Arjun Maini to race with Italy's Trident in FIA Formula 2 Championship

Indian racer Arjun Maini will drive for Trident Motorsport in the upcoming 2018 season of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, which start April 6 in Bahrain.
2018-02-21 09:59:58 Read More

Cursed? Elise Christie, 'Britain's unluckiest Olympian'

In her last six Olympic races, short-track speed skater Elise Christie has crashed out or been disqualified six times -- no wonder she's been dubbed "cursed" and "Britain's unluckiest Olympian".
2018-02-21 09:36:09 Read More

Lindsey Vonn says goodbye to Olympic downhill with bronze

An emotional Lindsey Vonn signed off from her Olympic downhill career with a bronze on Wednesday, saying her "hurting body" would not allow her to compete at the Beijing Games in four years time.
2018-02-21 08:01:01 Read More

Record-breaker Zagitova stuns Medvedeva in Olympic short programme

Russian teenager Alina Zagitova produced a spellbinding, world-record short programme on Wednesday to overshadow Olympic rival and compatriot Evgenia Medvedeva.
2018-02-21 07:47:43 Read More

Sofia Goggia wins Olympic downhill, Lindsey Vonn third

Lindsey Vonn's bid for a second Olympic downhill gold medal came unstuck on Wednesday as the US ski star finished third in the women's blue riband event won by "crazy" close friend Sofia Goggia of Italy.
2018-02-21 05:51:32 Read More

Lee Chong Wei was approached by match-fixer: Report

Lee Chong Wei has revealed he once rejected an offer by a match-fixer and said he was "ashamed" two fellow Malaysian badminton players were under investigation over alleged fixing, a report said Wednesday.
2018-02-21 05:39:33 Read More

Live: Australia vs New Zealand, T20-Tri Series

Hosts New Zealand will take on Australia in the big final of the T20I tri-series at Eden Park, Auckland.
2018-02-21 05:22:24 Read More

Live score: Australia vs New Zealand, T20-Tri Series Final

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2018-02-21 05:13:41 Read More

Spiced-up Abu Dhabi Tour is wide open

Spiced up this year with the new addition, the Abu Dhabi tour is as wide open as it can be and looking at the peloton that includes greats sprinters, good climbers and a few time Trial specialists, this is one race that could very well be decided with the last stroke of the pedal at Jebel Hafeet.
2018-02-21 04:11:02 Read More

Serena Williams says 'almost died' after giving birth

Serena Williams "almost died" after giving birth to her daughter last September, the former women's world number one tennis player wrote in a column for CNN that was published on Tuesday.
2018-02-21 04:05:23 Read More

Serena Williams says 'almost died' after giving birth

Aguero escapes punishment as Wigan probe FA Cup crowd trouble

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will not face punishment from the Football Association following an altercation with a Wigan fan after the Premier League leaders' shock FA Cup defeat.
2018-02-21 03:57:22 Read More

As South Africa struggle wil injuries, will BCCI offer rest to players?

Will the BCCI take a cue from such a scenario and give the Indian cricketers the much-needed rest between now and the Indian Premier League?
2018-02-21 02:59:43 Read More

Chahal will be the key bowler at Centurion: Gavaskar

The Indian team continues to exert its dominance over the harried South Africans and their power packed display in the first T20 game will have made the Proteas scratch their heads even more trying to figure out how to stop this rampaging team.
2018-02-21 02:48:45 Read More

Mueller starts treble talk as Bayern rout Besiktas

Thomas Mueller says Bayern Munich could repeat their 2013 treble after crushing 10-man Besiktas 5-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
2018-02-21 02:43:27 Read More

2nd T20I: Can SA keep series alive against India?

South Africa look determined to shrug off the demons that have emerged through a very lacklustre show in the shorter formats against India over the last three weeks.
2018-02-21 02:39:36 Read More

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Messi ends Chelsea drought to give Barcelona last-16 edge

Messi struck for the first time in nine games against Chelsea 15 minutes from the end, as Andres Iniesta punished the English champions once more when he intercepted Andreas Christensen's slack pass across his own box to tee up the five-time World Player of the Year.
2018-02-21 02:22:06 Read More

Tennis icon Stefan Edberg is TOISA 2018 mentor

Widely regarded as one of the most skilful of volleyers, Edberg carved a niche for himself in the pantheon of tennis greats with a mastery of the serve-and-volley rarely seen in the sportâ€™s rich history.
2018-02-21 02:20:09 Read More

Addition of knuckle ball makes Bhuvneshwar even more lethal: Srikkanth

In his column for TOI, Srikkanth applauded Bhuvneshwarâ€™s career-best figures of 5/24 during Tuesdayâ€™s opening T20I and highlighted the swing bowlerâ€™s superb use of the knuckle ball.
2018-02-21 02:08:55 Read More

India is big enough for cricket and hockey to co-exist: Manpreet Singh

Hockey is a sport Indian didnâ€™t just dominate but virtually reigned supreme in. However, that was decades ago.
2018-02-20 19:30:00 Read More

Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup group stage, crush TC Sports Club 5-0

Bengaluru FC stormed into the AFC Cup group stage with a 5-0 thrashing of Maldives' TC Sports Club, a splendid hat-trick by Toni Dovale laying the foundation for the rout in the second leg playoff on Tuesday.
2018-02-20 17:00:08 Read More

Saweety, Meena in semi-finals of Strandja Memorial Boxing

Former world silver-medallist Saweety Boora (75kg) and Meena Kumar Devi (54kg) assured themselves of medals by entering the semi-finals on a second successive day of mixed results for Indian boxers at the 69th Strandja Memorial Tournament.
2018-02-20 15:31:23 Read More

Pakistan target former India hockey coach Roelant Oltmans

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is targeting celebrated Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans to once again take charge of the national team before the Commonwealth Games.
2018-02-20 13:54:38 Read More

Pakistan target former India hockey coach Roelant Oltmans

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is targeting celebrated Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans to once again take charge of the national team before the Commonwealth Games.
2018-02-20 13:54:38 Read More

Kevin Pietersen to end career after PSL

England's Kevin Pietersen will end his professional cricket career after the Pakistan Super League's third edition, which begins in Dubai on Thursday.
2018-02-20 13:49:30 Read More

Sehwag tweets for Kambala, gets invited to Mangaluru

Mangalurean tweetarati's have warmed up to former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, after he tweeted in support of the assent to the rural sport received from President of India.
2018-02-20 13:21:40 Read More

Sindhu, Srikanth to lead India's charge at 2018 CWG

India's charge in the badminton events of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 will be spearheaded by Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu, world No. 3 Kidambi Srikanth and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal.
2018-02-20 12:54:10 Read More

Preparations going well for CWG, Asian Games: Sakshi Malik

Olympic bronze-medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik said her preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games are on the right track.
2018-02-20 12:53:23 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth wants 21-point format to stay

Top Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth would not prefer any drastic changes in the scoring system, being contemplated by the World body, and reckons that he can grab the top rank in the 2018 season.
2018-02-20 12:38:40 Read More

Sanath Kumar: A journeyman coach with 'Midas Touch'

There's a parallel universe where cricket is played as seriously but followed by just a few. This world has the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
2018-02-20 12:05:42 Read More

India football coach Constantine accepts contract extension

Englishman Stephen Constantine said he has accepted the contract extension offered to him by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which will make him the longest serving national coach in the history of the sport here.
2018-02-20 12:04:26 Read More

My entire focus is on Asian Games, says Lalita Babar

National steeplechase record holder Lalita Babar wants to focus all her attention on this year's Asian Games as she feels she has better chances at the continental mega-event than the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
2018-02-20 11:56:50 Read More

Blazer and trouser to replace saree for Indian women athletes at CWG

Breaking away from tradition, the women athletes of the Indian contingent will wear blazers and trousers instead of sarees at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
2018-02-20 11:48:14 Read More

I would like to become number one this year, says Sindhu

Terming 2018 "as a big year", top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Tuesday said she wants to become the world number one by the end of it after narrowly missing out of the numero uno status last season.
2018-02-20 11:39:38 Read More

Former Pak cricketer's son commits suicide over non-selection in U-19 team

Former international cricketer Aamer Hanif's son has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself after being snubbed by selectors in an Under-19 cricket team, a media report has said.
2018-02-20 11:30:38 Read More

Want to change medal colour from silver to gold: PV Sindhu

"I want to change the colour (of the medal) from silver to gold. I would be chasing my dream for that and definitely I hope I would do it," said PV Sindhu, who had finished second at the Rio Olympics.
2018-02-20 10:53:14 Read More

ICC rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and India are No 1 in ODIs

India captain Virat Kohli has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batsmen rankings, while fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has become the top-ranked ODI bowler, as per the latest reshuffling of the rankings.
2018-02-20 09:30:58 Read More

India target series-clincher, South Africa look to survive

A highly competitive 1-2 loss in the Tests, followed by a comprehensive 5-1 ODI triumph has made for quite a roller-coaster tour so far and the Indians would be aiming for a happy end to the long sojourn with a T20 victory.
2018-02-20 08:24:41 Read More

Run-machine Kohli in line to surpass Don Bradman

If Kohli manages another 104 in the remaining two T20Is to be played on February 21 and 24, he will move past Bradmanâ€™s scarcely believable mark of 974 runs in five Tests against England in 1930 to second on the all-time list of most runs scored on a tour.
2018-02-20 07:43:32 Read More

Sardar Singh to lead India at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Alongside sixth-ranked India, the tournament will feature World No.1 Australia, World No.2 Argentina, England, Ireland and hosts Malaysia with the final being played on March 10.
2018-02-20 06:36:51 Read More

Time trial adds new dimension to Abu Dhabi Tour 2018

While the Jebel Hafeet summit has proven to be the decisive stage in the previous years in deciding the GC (General Classification) winner of the Abu Dhabi Tour, the addition of time trail this year has distinctly nullified the advantage the climbers had in the past.
2018-02-20 05:10:19 Read More

Blog: Why India's thrashing of SA needs to be tempered

â€‹Why Team India's euphoria over thrashing South Africa in ODIs needs to be temperedâ€‹
2018-02-20 04:41:15 Read More

Record man MS Dhoni keeps ticking off milestones

Former India captain MS Dhoni, at the age of 36, has shown few signs of slowing as an unparalleled wicketkeeper in limited-overs cricket and his swiftness behind the stumps has been a pivotal factor in India winning the ODI leg of their tour 5-1.
2018-02-20 04:32:11 Read More

Bhuvneshwar reaping rewards by keeping it simple

On Sunday, on a track where South Africaâ€™s own hand-picked attack of six full-time bowlers struggled, the Indian swing bowler went back to the basics of line and length to bowl a spell that decided the contest in the second half of play.
2018-02-20 02:39:34 Read More

Despite series gains, India's middle order lacking: Amarnath

Former India allrounder Mohinder Amarnath, while lauding the Indian teamâ€™s landmark first ODI series victory in South Africa, believes that the brittleness of the middle order could cause major worries in a busy season.
2018-02-20 02:08:24 Read More

5th ODI: Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan to thumping series win

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan starred as Afghanistan wrapped up a dominant 4-1 series win over Zimbabwe on Monday, cruising to a 146-run victory in the fifth and final one-day international at Sharjah.
2018-02-19 17:15:10 Read More

Ex-soccer coach Barry Bennell jailed for 30 years for abusing young players

A former English youth soccer coach was jailed on Monday for 30 years for abusing 12 young footballers after the judge called him the "devil incarnate."
2018-02-19 16:26:52 Read More

Abu Dhabi Tour: The top contenders

The Abu Dhabi Tour, the only UCI World Tour in the Middle East (21-25 Feb), has drawn the best of the world of cycling with a decorated line-up that includes cycling legend Mark Cavendish, last year's champion Rui Costa, Giro d'Italia winner Tom Dumoulin and former Vuelta a Espana winner Fabio Aru.
2018-02-19 15:48:31 Read More

Four race walkers to represent India in Gold Coast CWG

A four member team will represent India in the 20km race walking event at the 21st Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to 15.
2018-02-19 14:37:37 Read More

Winter Olympics: Canada, Germany share gold in thrilling two-man bobsleigh

Canada and Germany shared gold in a remarkable climax to the two-man bobsleigh on Monday at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
2018-02-19 14:20:06 Read More

Happy to be bowling to Dhoni in CSK nets than in a match, says Santner

Fully aware of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's big-hitting abilities, Kiwi left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, on Monday said he is happy to be bowling to the former India skipper in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) nets rather than in a match situation in the upcoming Indian Premier League.
2018-02-19 13:29:58 Read More

Strandja Memorial boxing: One medal assured for India after draws

Seema Punia was assured of a medal without a fight, while the likes of MC Mary Kom and Shiva Thapa were handed tricky draws in the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women, here on Monday.
2018-02-19 13:15:48 Read More

India are in unique position with two wrist spinners: Paul Adams

Former South African chinaman bowler Paul Adams believes that India are in a "unique position" in world cricket with the wrist spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal in their limited-overs' playing eleven.
2018-02-19 12:30:04 Read More

Yuki Bhambri jumps 11 places in ATP rankings

Yuki Bhambri on Monday jumped 11 places to stand just outside the top-100 bracket in the men's singles rankings, following his runner-up finish at the Chennai Open Challenger tournament.
2018-02-19 12:22:21 Read More

Kohli and Co showed its real potential in ODI series: Kirmani

Former India wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani has lauded the manner in which the national cricket team has bounced back after losing the Test series in South Africa, saying the Virat Kohli-led side showcased its real potential and talent in the ODI series triumph.
2018-02-19 12:09:02 Read More

Competing for middle-order slot excites me: Shreyas Iyer

With 16 months left for the World Cup, India have a couple of middle-order slots still up for grabs and Shreyas Iyer sees this as an "opportunity", as he tries to make a case for himself in the coming days.
2018-02-19 11:55:25 Read More

Gazprom Football for Friendship 2018 to include brightest young India talent

Gazprom, the official partners of FIFA and the 2018 World Cup in Russia, have announced as part of the sixth season of its Football for Friendship (F4F) International Children's Social Project.
2018-02-19 11:43:49 Read More

Khelo India School Games attracts over 100 million viewers

Khelo India School Games (KISG) drew a remarkable viewership for the inaugural edition of the tournament by attracting 102 million viewers on television.
2018-02-19 11:28:36 Read More

Need to look in mirror and improve: JP Duminy on SA batting

Batting has been South Africa's "Achilles' heel" during the ongoing series against India, conceded captain JP Duminy, who feels each one of his team's senior players need to "look in the mirror" and improve.
2018-02-19 11:02:27 Read More

Trolled by Gibbs, Ashwin responds with fixing jibe

Herschelle Gibbs's attempt at trolling Ravichandran Ashwin did not end well with the Indian offspinner responding with a fixing jibe aimed at the former South African batsman.
2018-02-19 10:18:14 Read More

1st T20I: MS Dhoni breaks T20 world record

While the focus was on Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who fashioned India's 28-run win over South Africa in the first T20I on Sunday, MS Dhoni quietly broke a world record. After he took a catch to dismiss Reeza Hendricks off Bhuvneshwar, Dhoni created a new wicketkeeping record of having taken 134 catches in 275 T20s.
2018-02-19 09:01:31 Read More

Chris Lynn would love to captain KKR

Australian batsman Chris Lynn is quite chuffed at being named as one of the candidates Indian Premier League [IPL] franchise Kolkata Knight Riders are considering to take over the reins of the team for the upcoming season. The captaincy spot is vacant after Gautam Gambhir returned to Delhi Daredevils at the IPL auction last month.
2018-02-19 07:23:03 Read More

Virtue and Moir set new ice dance world record

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir smashed the short dance world record to take the lead in ice dance figure skating at the Olympics on Monday.
2018-02-19 06:35:41 Read More

Petra Kvitova takes Qatar title to clinch top 10 return

Petra Kvitova fought back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza on Sunday to win the Qatar Open, a victory which will take her back into the world's top 10.
2018-02-19 04:29:40 Read More

Bhuvneshwar gave us nothing to score off: Hendricks

South African opener Reeza Hendricks heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, saying the Indian pacer consistently hit the right areas and didn't give the batsmen anything to score off during the first T20 international on Sunday.
2018-02-19 04:08:43 Read More

Change of pace was key to India's success: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

"What I was trying to do is bring about change of pace in my bowling. I just wanted to take the pace off the ball because I knew it won't be easy to hit the ball and that's what I did. The important thing is how you mix your deliveries according to the wicket," Bhuvneshwar Kumar said.
2018-02-19 03:42:06 Read More

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ISL â€˜is fineâ€™, but Mehtab still pines for I-League with EB

Mehtab Hossain spent 10 years with East Bengal but his dream of winning the I-League never became a reality. Now as his beloved red-and-golds stutter in another title-chase, the midfielder, who plays for Jamshedpur FC in the more lucrative Indian Super League, feels the pain.
2018-02-19 03:16:33 Read More

Christian Coleman breaks 60m indoor world record

Rising US star Christian Coleman set a new world indoor record for the 60m on Sunday, blasting to victory in 6.34sec at the US championships in Albuquerque.
2018-02-19 03:12:33 Read More

Injured AB de Villiers out of T20Is, fans upset

Barely 24 hours after he turned 34, the mercurial AB de Villiers pulled out of the first T20 International against India at the Wanderers on Sunday. There wasnâ€™t a hint if heâ€™d partied too long into the night.
2018-02-19 02:34:26 Read More

'One of the best weeks of my life', says Federer after 97th title

"What a fantastic week," Roger Federer said. "The goal at start of week was to make it to the semi-finals. This is absolutely amazing, I'm really pleased." "It's unbelievable to be number one again after all these (six) years -- this is one of the best weeks of my life."
2018-02-19 02:29:32 Read More

Bhuvneshwar, Dhawan star in India's thumping win

Shikhar Dhawan's 39-ball 72 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 5/24 helped India to a 28-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20I on Sunday.
2018-02-19 02:25:00 Read More

Mumbai City FC keep play-off hopes alive with win over ATK

Mumbai City FC kept alive their playoffs hopes as they got the better of defending champions ATK 2-1 in an Indian Super League (ISL) match here on Sunday.
2018-02-18 17:46:48 Read More

Brijesh Damani beats Sourav Kothari to win CCI Snooker title

Indian Oil's Brijesh Damani on Sunday won the Rs 12.25 lakh prize-money CCI All India Open Snooker Championship here after he defeated ONGC's Sourav Kothari by a stunning 7-1 margin in a one-sided best-of-13 frame final.
2018-02-18 17:38:48 Read More

Kohli has every chance to go past Tendulkar's 100 tons: Viswanath

Former great Gundappa Viswanath on Sunday said run-machine Virat Kohli has "every chance" to break Sachin Tendulkar's staggering record of notching 100 international centuries.
2018-02-18 17:31:42 Read More

Hire only those coaches who can guarantee medals: Milkha Singh

Trust Milkha Singh for his straightforwardness. And if it is about the state of affairs with Indian athletics, the legendary runner doesn't even mind sounding harsh.
2018-02-18 17:23:10 Read More

Idea of a specialist wicket-keeper is gone: Kirmani

Former India stumper Syed Kirmani believes the idea of a specialist wicket-keeper "doesn't exist" anymore in today's cricket.
2018-02-18 17:16:37 Read More

1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar five-for helps India beat SA by 28 runs

After thrashing the hosts 5-1 in the ODI series, India started the T20I series with a comprehensive 28-run win over South Africa in the first of the three-match series at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.
2018-02-18 17:10:33 Read More

One of our most balanced performances: Virat Kohli

Captain Virat Kohli allayed injury-related fears and then termed India's 28-run win over South Africa in the first T20 International "one of our most balanced performances" in recent times.
2018-02-18 17:07:24 Read More

New World No.1 Federer wins Rotterdam for 97th title

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings by winning the Rotterdam Open on Sunday, his 97th career title. The 36-year-old, the oldest No.1 in history, thrashed Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 in a one-sided final.
2018-02-18 17:02:28 Read More

Sri Lanka complete sweep with Bangladesh win in 2nd T20

Opener Kusal Mendis smashed a career-best 42-ball 70 as Sri Lanka completed a tour sweep, sealing a 75-run win over Bangladesh in the second and final T20 international on Sunday.
2018-02-18 15:35:42 Read More

India vs South Africa: AB de Villiers ruled out of T20I series

South Africa's injury woes continued with their star batsman AB de Villiers being ruled out of the three-match T20I series due to a knee injury on Sunday.
2018-02-18 15:16:39 Read More

Viswanathan Anand to be part of Grenke Classic

The upcoming Grenke Chess Classic next month will see five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand vying for top honours alongside current World champion Magnus Carlsen.
2018-02-18 15:06:14 Read More

India's Sakina wins silver in Para Powerlifting World Cup

India's Sakina Khatun made country proud by winning a silver in the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai in the upto 45kg category with a lift of 80kg.
2018-02-18 14:29:52 Read More

Japan's Kodaira stuns Korean champ to win speed skate gold

World champion Nao Kodaira became the first Japanese woman to capture an Olympic speed skating gold medal on Sunday, dethroning two-time defending champion Lee Sang-hwa of South Korea to win the women's 500m.
2018-02-18 13:44:37 Read More

I-League: Mohun Bagan win thriller to dent Neroca's title hopes

Birthday boy Dipanda Dicka notched a brace and Akram Moghrabi netted the winner as Mohun Bagan eked out a thrilling 3-2 win over Neroca FC to dash the home side's title hopes in the I-League on Sunday.
2018-02-18 13:22:01 Read More

Batting let Indian women down in 3rd T20I against SA

India's middle-order collapsed after a fiery start as South Africa won the third Twenty20 International by five wickets to keep the five-match series alive on Sunday.
2018-02-18 11:35:29 Read More

Ashwin, a role model for today's youngsters: Kirmani

Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani on Sunday praised star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his achievements and dedication to the game and said he was a role model for today's youngsters.
2018-02-18 11:02:07 Read More

Prannoy credits Saina, Sindhu for mindset change

Star shuttler HS Prannoy has credited top women shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal for the positive change in mindset of other players while facing tougher opponents.
2018-02-18 10:47:54 Read More

Smith looks forward to pace challenge

A refreshed Australia captain Steve Smith is looking forward to the challenge of taking on South Africa's fast bowlers in a four-Test series starting in Durban on March 1.
2018-02-18 10:17:54 Read More

England beat New Zealand but miss T20 final

New Zealand qualified for the final of the tri-nation Twenty20 series despite losing their final round-robin match to England by two runs in Hamilton on Sunday.
2018-02-18 09:37:23 Read More

Dolph Ziggler becomes third highest paid WWE superstar: Reports

Dolph Ziggler has reportedly signed a new two-year deal with World Wrestling Federation, [WWE], making him one of the top earning superstars, ending all the speculations surrounding his future with the company.
2018-02-18 08:38:23 Read More

Novak Djokovic cheers lookalike Olympic winner Pierre Vaultier

Tennis ace Novak Djokovic has invited French lookalike Winter Olympic champion Pierre Vaultier for a get-together after the snowboard gold medallist noted the resemblance between the two men.
2018-02-18 08:09:36 Read More

Will be wonderful if Jamshedpur enter playoffs: Bhaichung

Jamshedpur FC might be playing in their maiden Indian Super League (ISL) season but they have quietly moved into playoff contention with a steady show. They might not be the most dazzling of the teams but under the guidance of coach Steve Coppell they have left everyone impressed.
2018-02-18 05:29:30 Read More

Live Score: New Zealand vs England, 6th T20I

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2018-02-18 05:18:37 Read More

Kohli enters cricket field to score century: Srikkanth

The cricketing world has been waxing lyrical in praise of Virat Kohli after he led India to a dominating 5-1 ODI series win over South Africa. After his smashed a 35th ODI ton, some are finding themselves short of adjectives to describe his superhuman efforts with India coach Ravi Shastri suggesting them to buy the latest version of oxford dictionary to praise his captain.
2018-02-18 04:52:07 Read More

Svitolina looks to join Venus, Henin with Dubai repeat

World number three Elina Svitolina will join Grand Slam winning stars Venus Williams and Justine Henin as the only back-to-back champion in Dubai if she defends her title in the desert this week.
2018-02-18 04:46:47 Read More

Wigan revenge next step of Manchester City's quadruple chase

Manchester City's bid for a historic quadruple rolls into Wigan for Monday's FA Cup fifth round tie, with avenging a shock defeat to the Latics in the 2013 final also in mind.
2018-02-18 04:36:03 Read More

Groves defends WBA super-middleweight title

George Groves' place in the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) final is in doubt after his unanimous points win over Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday.
2018-02-18 04:09:42 Read More

SA's team changes haven't made sense: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is unimpressed with the way South Africa tinkered with their playing XI in the recently concluded six-match ODI series against India. South Africa were outclassed, losing 1-5 with India recording a historic first ever bilateral ODI series victory on their soil.
2018-02-18 04:09:27 Read More

Cavani, Neymar key as PSG rebound from Madrid gloom

Edinson Cavani struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Strasbourg 5-2 on Saturday to relieve some of the pressure on the runaway Ligue 1 leaders following their Champions League defeat at Real Madrid.
2018-02-18 03:38:13 Read More

Lukaku double helps United knock out Huddersfield amid VAR row

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Manchester United beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 to advance into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday despite fresh controversy surrounding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
2018-02-18 03:25:59 Read More

Former president alleges mismanagement in MCA

All is clearly not well with Mumbai cricket. While quite a few top cricketers/coaches have quit the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) recently, the cricket body has been rocked by a strong letter from its former president Ravi Savant to the current MCA head Ashish Shelar, asking him to launch an inquiry into the alleged use of the associationâ€™s grounds.
2018-02-18 03:16:03 Read More

I don't want any tags: Kohli after SA series win

Barring the chances of running himself out while batting, like he did in Port Elizabeth after another miscommunication with opener Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli has simply looked unconquerable to bowlers here in South Africa.
2018-02-18 03:05:09 Read More

Kvitova beats Wozniacki to set up final against Muguruza

Petra Kvitova came from a set down to beat world number one Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday to record her 12th successive victory and advance to the Qatar Open final.
2018-02-18 02:46:20 Read More

India vs England 2018: Players to leave early for tour

After the 2-1 defeat in the Test series against South Africa, in which lack of proper preparation affected the teamâ€™s performance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen to avoid repeating those mistakes.
2018-02-18 02:45:57 Read More

Suresh Raina comeback in focus as T20Is begin

Test and One-day cricket done with, India and South Africa now gear up to play three T20 Internationals at Johannesburg, Centurion and Cape Town over the next one week, with the first of the three scheduled at the Wanderers on Sunday.
2018-02-18 02:32:48 Read More

Olympics fan Federer sets up Rotterdam final against Dimitrov

The 36-year-old Federer racked up his 14th win from 15 matches with 33-year-old Seppi, the world number 81 who had enjoyed a memorable week in the Dutch port city by reaching the semi-finals as a 'lucky loser'.
2018-02-18 02:28:06 Read More

New-ball bowlers helped India deliver knockout punch: Gavaskar

Virat Kohli is clearly born to live up to his name. Not only is he creating records with the bat virtually every day, but also leading the Indian team to newer heights.
2018-02-18 02:21:40 Read More

Coach Marijne has infused belief in Indian team: Cedric D'Souza

Former India coach Cedric D'Souza believes the current Indian hockey team "doesn't have the fear psychosis" and lauded new coach Sjoerd Marijne for infusing "belief" in the young unit.
2018-02-17 17:43:58 Read More

Suarez and Alba strikes give Barca win at stubborn Eibar

Barcelona got back to winning ways on Saturday after two consecutive draws, with a 2-0 victory at Eibar, thanks to goals from Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, to go 10 points clear at the top of the Liga standings.
2018-02-17 17:42:12 Read More

Manavaditya wins trap silver in Qatar Open Shotgun meet

India's Manavaditya Singh Rathore clinched junior men's trap silver in the Qatar Open Shotgun meet in Lusail, Qatar, on Saturday.
2018-02-17 17:26:49 Read More

Goffin out after ball hits eye, Dimitrov in Rotterdam final

Grigor Dimitrov moved into the final of the Rotterdam Open on Saturday as David Goffin was forced to retire after he was hit in the eye by a ball which bounced off his own racquet.
2018-02-17 16:09:12 Read More

CID show sows seeds of shooting for starlet Mehuli Ghosh

While rifle shooter Mehuli Ghosh was in awe of the show for its characters, the pistols and rifles shown in the show also fascinated her. And as it had to happen, she got in touch with a local shooting academy while figuring out a way to try her hand at shooting.
2018-02-17 14:41:17 Read More

Tiwary wins it for Bengal, helps Delhi enter Hazare quarters

Delhi on Friday got a fresh lease of life as they qualified for the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-finals after Manoj Tiwary's unbeaten 104 helped Bengal beat Himachal Pradesh by six wickets in a Group B encounter.
2018-02-17 14:36:53 Read More

Chennai Open: Bhambri goes down fighting to Thompson in final

Yuki Bhambri went down fighting to top seed Australia's Jordan Thompson 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 in the singles final of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Saturday.
2018-02-17 14:02:19 Read More

Demands of coaching Real Madrid are 'exhausting': Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has admitted that coaching Real Madrid is draining as he prepares his side for their return to La Liga action on the back of the Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
2018-02-17 13:55:51 Read More

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Korean teen Choi triumphs in 1,500m short track

South Korea's world record-holder Choi Min-jeong shed tears of joy as she seized her first Olympic title in the women's 1,500m short track on Saturday, making up for her disqualification in the 500m final.
2018-02-17 13:45:16 Read More

Korean teen Choi triumphs in 1,500m short track

Sandeep Kumar retains men's 50km walk title

National record holder Sandeep Kumar hardly broke a sweat as he easily clinched gold in men's 50km event while Priyanka Patel shattered the national record in women's Under-20 10km category in the National Race Walking Championship on Saturday.
2018-02-17 13:40:15 Read More

ODI series loss was a reality check for South Africa, says Duminy

Stand-in T20 skipper JP Duminy said the 1-5 ODI series loss was a reality check for South Africa and the hosts would rely on fresh faces and an "aggressive mindset" in the new format to counter rampaging India in the three-match T20I series.
2018-02-17 13:29:07 Read More

I-League: Gokulam shatter East Bengal title hopes

East Bengal's title aspirations went up in smoke as newcomers Gokulam Kerala FC came from behind to record a stunning 2-1 win in the I-League on Sunday.
2018-02-17 13:01:00 Read More

Yadav-Chahal key to India's success in overseas conditions: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is confident that Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal will play a major role in India's performance in overseas conditions as the cricket world is "yet to figure out" a method to counter the two young wrist spinners.
2018-02-17 11:57:30 Read More

SCA too jumps in IPL play-off race

After the associations of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allot play-off ties to Pune and Indore respectively, comes the request of the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) to host these matches in Rajkot.
2018-02-17 11:20:27 Read More

Winter Olympics: Bjoergen makes history with Norway relay gold

Marit Bjoergen skied a triumphant final leg to write her name in the Olympic record books, delivering gold for Norway in the women's 4x5km relay on Saturday and joining countryman Ole Einar Bjoerndalen as the most successful winter Olympian of all time on 13 medals.
2018-02-17 11:11:53 Read More

Shaw in Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout stage

Young batsman Prithvi Shaw has been named in the 16-member Mumbai squad for the knockout matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, to be played in Delhi from February 21.
2018-02-17 11:10:59 Read More

3rd T20I: Indian women gear up for twin glory

The Indian women are on the cusp of setting a rare benchmark for their male counterparts as they eye a maiden double series win on South African soil when they take on the hosts in the third Twenty20 International on Sunday.
2018-02-17 10:42:08 Read More

Virat Kohli greatest ever ODI player: Michael Vaughan

Following Virat Kohli's 35th ODI century, stars from the world of cricket and cinema took to Twitter to celebrate his superhuman feats.
2018-02-17 09:43:41 Read More

India aim to carry winning momentum against South Africa

On a high after the demolition of South Africa in the ODIs, an upbeat India will be aiming to tighten the noose around the beleaguered hosts when they square off in a three-match T20 series, starting on Sunday.
2018-02-17 09:43:38 Read More

One needs to show patience with Markram: Virat Kohli

International cricket can be harsh on young captains and no one knows it better than Virat Kohli, who feels that South Africa should persist with young Aiden Markram, since he has got all the requisite qualities to become a good leader.
2018-02-17 09:00:34 Read More

Have identified areas which need improvement: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli is not ready to bask in the glory of a 5-1 ODI series win against South Africa as he has already "identified areas" which require improvement going forward to the next year's World Cup.
2018-02-17 08:52:46 Read More

Get latest Oxford dictionary to praise Virat Kohli: Ravi Shastri

Famous for his clichÃ©d one-liners during commentary like "tracer bullets" and "just what the doctor ordered", Ravi Shastri sounded every bit like a broadcaster when asked about the kind of impact Virat Kohli has had on the series.
2018-02-17 07:20:44 Read More

Stats preview: India vs South Africa, 1st T20I

South Africa emerged winner in the three-Test series but India gave them a royal thrashing in the six-ODI series that concluded on Friday. Now, the focus shifts to T20Is where the two teams will lock horns in a three-match series beginning Sunday.
2018-02-17 06:54:05 Read More

Tiger Woods in field for next week's Honda Classic

Tiger Woods has committed to play next week's Honda Classic in Florida, a sign of confidence in his health as he continues his comeback from back surgery.
2018-02-17 06:12:09 Read More

I don't feel like competing with anyone, says Virat Kohli

"At this stage, I don't feel like competing with anyone. It's all about how I prepare before the game and what my work ethics are and how I am feeling on game day. My only motivation is to get into that frame of mind. I am not competing with anyone at all," Virat Kohli said.
2018-02-17 05:26:18 Read More

Willian double leads Chelsea into FA Cup quarter-finals

Willian starred with two goals as Chelsea warmed up for a season-defining few weeks by easing into the FA Cup quarter-finals by thrashing Hull City 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Friday.
2018-02-17 04:32:04 Read More

India need 360 degree batsmen: Sanjay Manjrekar

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar is mighty impressed with the way Indian cricket team has performed on their tour of South Africa so far. After losing the first two Tests of the three-match series, India signed off on an emphatic note with a win in the final game and then bossed over the hosts in the six-match ODI series with a 5-1 scoreline in their favour.
2018-02-17 04:15:31 Read More

Record-breaker Mujeeb Zadran spins Afghanistan to victory

Teenage leg-spinner Mujeeb Zadran became the youngest bowler to claim five wickets in a one-day international when he inspired Afghanistan to a 10-wicket rout of Zimbabwe in the fourth ODI on Friday.
2018-02-17 04:00:29 Read More

Roger Federer: Enfant terrible to global modern icon

From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected sporting role model, Roger Federer has come a long, long way.
2018-02-17 03:23:43 Read More

I-League: Arrows strike at the death to hold Aizawl

After stunning Churchill Brothers with two goals in added time, Arrows returned to the scene of their most spectacular triumph to hold Aizawl FC 2-2 in an I-League encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Friday.
2018-02-17 03:15:11 Read More

ISL: Bengaluru, Pune share spoils

Bengaluru FC played out an entertaining one-all draw against second placed FC Pune City in an Indian Super League (ISL) top of the table clash at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday.
2018-02-17 03:09:14 Read More

India far from ready for 2019 World Cup: Shastri

Despite India's rise to the top spot in the 50-over format post the six-ODI series win against South Africa, Virat Kohli & Co. have not yet found their core in the run-up to the 2019 ICC World Cup.
2018-02-17 02:59:59 Read More

Virat Kohli attributes his success to wife Anushka Sharma

"People who are close to me deserve a lot of credit. My wife has kept me going throughout the tour. I am grateful for that. Obviously, you want to lead from the front, and that's a wonderful feeling," Virat Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
2018-02-17 02:58:24 Read More

India wrap up series 5-1 as Kohli slams 35th ton

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten century as India overhauled the 205-run target in 32.1 overs to win the sixth and final ODI by eight wickets against South Africa on Friday.
2018-02-17 02:38:32 Read More

Top of the world: Roger Federer, 36, becomes oldest number one

"What an amazing run it's been, to be number one again means a lot to me," Roger Federer said. "This is incredibly special, I'm so happy. I didn't really think I could get back to number one, this is a significant moment in my career."
2018-02-17 02:27:55 Read More

India to send 225 athletes for CWG 2018

TOI has obtained the list of Indiaâ€™s official contingent size in 15 disciplines, in which athletes will participate at the CWG. An increased number of 225 athletes will travel to the Gold Coast, as compared to the total number of 215 participants at the Glasgow CWG in 2014.
2018-02-17 02:27:06 Read More

6th ODI: India beat South Africa by eight wickets to clinch series 5-1

After an impressive bowling display, skipper Virat Kohli led from the front with the bat to help India beat South Africa by eight wickets in the sixth one-day international at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.
2018-02-16 18:01:37 Read More

Kohli first to score 500 runs in bilateral ODI series

Indian skipper Virat Kohli continued his sublime form in the ongoing tour of South Africa and created yet another world record by becoming the first batsman ever to score 500 runs in a bilateral ODI series.
2018-02-16 17:47:29 Read More

CCI Snooker: Chawla knocks out Advani to enter quarterfinals

Railways' Kamal Chawla pulled off a big upset victory when he knocked out ace cueist Pankaj Advani 5-2 to enter the quarterfinals of the CCI Open Snooker championship on Friday.
2018-02-16 16:53:20 Read More

IPL: Billings hopes to learn from Dhoni during CSK stint

England's limited overs specialist Sam Billings wants to use his stint with Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League as an opportunity to learn the finer points of the game from none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
2018-02-16 16:14:34 Read More

2nd T20I: Mithali, Mandhana fire India to nine-wicket win over South Africa

Veteran Mithali Raj and opener Smriti Mandhana hit stylish half-centuries as India cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the second women's T20 International on Friday.
2018-02-16 14:47:00 Read More

6th ODI: Thakur helps India bowl out South Africa for 204

Indian bowlers proved skipper Virat Kohli's decision to bowl right as they bundled out South Africa for 204 in the sixth and final one-day international of the series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.
2018-02-16 14:41:45 Read More

Meet Meghna Reddy, India's latest Olympic hope

19-year-old Meghna Reddy's recent performance at the Commonwealth Games trials in the national capital have caught everyone's attention.
2018-02-16 14:34:32 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar made T20 Mumbai League's brand ambassador

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has been made the brand ambassador of the upcoming T20 Mumbai League and he feels the league will provide a fine platform for the talented cricketers of the megapolis.
2018-02-16 14:34:12 Read More

Zadran becomes youngest ever to take five-for in ODIs

Teenage Afghan spin sensation Mujeeb Zadran scripted history on Friday by becoming the youngest ever player to take a five-wicket haul in ODIs. At 16 years and 325 days, Zadran broke Pakistan legend Waqar Younis' record who took his first five-for at the age of 18 years and 164 days.
2018-02-16 14:04:20 Read More

North Korean skiers boosted by South Korean fans

Dozens of South Korean supporters stayed behind to cheer North Korea's Han Chun Gyong and Pak Il Chol as they trundled home 100 places behind the leaders in the Olympic men's 15km cross-country on Friday.
2018-02-16 12:09:43 Read More

Sports Minister congratulates Indian para-cycling contingent

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore congratulated the Indian para-cycling contingent for clinching a silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Para-Cycling Championships.
2018-02-16 11:51:30 Read More

Bhambri meets Thompson in Chennai Open final

India's Yuki Bhambri, seeded two, set up a final clash with No.1 seed Jordan Thompson of Australia in the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tennis tournament here.
2018-02-16 11:24:26 Read More

Klopp welcomes selection woes at fully-fit Liverpool

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is relishing the chance to select his best players for every match as the club boast a fully-fit squad ahead of crucial fixtures in the Premier League and Champions League.
2018-02-16 11:07:15 Read More

Klopp welcomes selection woes at fully-fit Liverpool

6th ODI Live: India opt to bowl against South Africa

Check live cricket score, cricket scorecard & ball by ball commentary of India vs South Africa 6th ODI on Times of India
2018-02-16 10:35:27 Read More

Australia set T20 run chase record to beat New Zealand

D'Arcy Short, who started his innings with several edges and false shots that went for boundaries at the small ground, scored 76 from 44 balls as the Australians reached 245 for five with seven deliveries remaining.
2018-02-16 10:12:05 Read More

Winter Olympics: Jagdish finishes 103rd as India's campaign ends

Indian skier Jagdish Singh finished a disappointing 103rd out of 119 athletes taking part in the 15km free cross-country skiing event of the 2018 Winter Olympics on Friday.
2018-02-16 10:01:27 Read More

Winter Olympics: Jagdish finishes 103rd as India's campaign ends

All the records smashed during Australia-New Zealand epic T20I

The fifth match of the T20I series between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park, Auckland saw a staggering 488 runs scored in just in 38.5 overs with Australia trumping in an absolute run-feast courtesy D Arcy Shortâ€™s 44-ball 76 and David Warnerâ€™s 24-ball 59.
2018-02-16 09:44:40 Read More

Live cricket score: India vs South Africa, 6th ODI

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Guptill becomes all-time leading run-getter in T20Is

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill on Friday rewrote T20I history en route a record-breaking century against Australia at Eden Park.
2018-02-16 07:50:11 Read More

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Cristiano Ronaldo calls for support for Rohingya children

Portuguese and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday took to social media with the noble of message helping refugees from the Rohingya conflict area in Myanmar.
2018-02-16 06:56:19 Read More

UFC: Arjan Singh Bhullar has his game face on, this time with a turban

Arjan Singh Bhullar, the first-ever Indian-origin signee of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), had a successful debut at UFC 215 on September 9, 2017, against Luis Henrique, winning the bout by unanimous decision and is now preparing for his second against Adam Wieczorek to be held on April 14th.
2018-02-16 05:43:05 Read More

Live score: New Zealand vs Australia, 5th T20I

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Korean 'Iron Man' Kim wins historic Olympic skeleton gold

South Korea's Yun Sung-bin made history on Friday as he become Asia's first Olympic skeleton champion after completely dominating the daredevil event in Pyeongchang.
2018-02-16 04:53:26 Read More

When, where, how to watch India vs South Africa, 6th ODI

Here are the details of when, where and how you can watch or follow all the action from the 6th ODI between India and South Africa at SuperSport Park, Centurion live.
2018-02-16 04:35:05 Read More

IPL snub without getting a chance in five years disappoints Aparajith

Tamil Nadu vice-captain B Aparajith probably holds the record for being the most benched cricketer in the history of IPL. For the past five seasons, Aparajith, who was a key member of the 2012 U-19 World Cup winning squad, was confined to the bench of Chennai Super Kings (3 years) and Rising Pune Supergiant (2 years).
2018-02-16 04:18:40 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Emerging Player of the Year

Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a look at some of the most sensational young Indian sportspersons of 2017.
2018-02-16 04:12:53 Read More

Woods one-over in return to Riviera, Cantlay and Finau lead

Tiger Woods returned to Riviera Country Club with a roller coaster round of 72 on Thursday that left him six shots off the Genesis Open first-round lead shared by Patrick Cantlay and Tony Finau.
2018-02-16 03:48:32 Read More

Wozniacki furious over opponent's 'unfair' grunting in Qatar win

An irritated world number one Caroline Wozniacki progressed to the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Thursday in a feisty match where she complained and apparently mocked her opponent Monica Niculescu's grunting.
2018-02-16 03:40:15 Read More

Prithvi Shaw prefers to open

No sooner did the India U-19 team return from New Zealand after their World Cup triumph earlier this month, their skipper Prithvi Shaw was summoned by Mumbai to compete in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Chennai. The 18-yearold featured in four matches, scoring 145 runs at an average of 36.25.
2018-02-16 03:39:24 Read More

Arsenal ease to victory, Batshuayi grabs Dortmund comeback win

Mesut Ozil scored as Arsenal eased to a 3-0 victory at Swedish minnows Ostersunds in the first leg of their Europa League, last-32 tie on Thursday, while Michy Batshuayi snatched Borussia Dortmund a dramatic win over Atalanta.
2018-02-16 03:34:55 Read More

Pakistan will be invited for Hockey World Cup: FIH Chief Batra

Pakistan will be invited to participate in the 2018 World Cup in India from November 28 to December 16, International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Narinder Batra said here on Thursday, as Hockey India (HI) announced its five-year association with the Odisha state government to sponsor both the menâ€™s and womenâ€™s teams.
2018-02-16 03:25:56 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Wrestling

Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these Indian wrestlers fared last year.
2018-02-16 03:11:56 Read More

Team India relaxes on eve of 6th ODI as SA toil

Close to 50 days after arriving here in South Africa for what was expected to be a trial by fire, the Indian team enjoyed their first day off from all work whatsoever, soaking in the dominating and historic One-day series win over the worldâ€™s top-ranked team over the last two weeks.
2018-02-16 02:50:34 Read More

Roger Federer 'never imagined' having chance to become oldest number one

Roger Federer can become the oldest world number one on Friday, a remarkable achievement for the 20-time Grand Slam title winner who admitted he "never imagined" he'd get the opportunity.
2018-02-16 02:49:23 Read More

Planning for England, Australia must begin now: Gavaskar

India's spirited performance on a difficult pitch in the third Test showed that the Indians had got used to the pace and bounce of the South African pitches and their bowlers in particular bowled spectacularly to bowl them to a terrific win. What this does show is the importance of having some practice games before the Tests start.
2018-02-16 02:33:01 Read More

SA series win shows that India are truly No 1 in ODIs: Srikkanth

Virat Kohli's team became the first from India to win a series on South African soil, taking the top spot in the ICC ODI Championship from the hosts with commanding wins: by six wickets, nine wickets, 124 runs and 73 runs.
2018-02-16 02:24:56 Read More

People tend to brand IPL as villain to Indian cricket: Ashwin

India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has defended the cash-rich Indian Premier League saying the monetary gains the tournament provides serve as a motivation and it's wrong to call it as some sort of villain.
2018-02-15 16:41:23 Read More

Gopichand to now mentor Physical Education teachers

Badminton legend and celebrated coach Pullela Gopichand on Thursday launched 'train the trainers' programme here inducting 1500 Physical Education (PE) teachers from across Gujarat for advanced training.
2018-02-15 14:59:40 Read More

ISL Live Score: FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC

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2018-02-15 14:31:49 Read More

I was dropped despite performance: Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina says he was "hurt" after being dropped from the Indian team despite performing well, but now that he is back in the mix, the southpaw is determined to make the most of the upcoming T20 series in South Africa.
2018-02-15 14:26:06 Read More

After IPL snub, Ishant Sharma set for county stint

Finding no takers in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, India's Test fast bowler Ishant Sharma will follow in the footsteps of his team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara as he is set to play for English county side Sussex in five first-class and eight List A games.
2018-02-15 14:14:43 Read More

We haven't been in this tough position before: Hashim Amla

South Africa opener Hashim Amla says his team is not used to the hammering that it has received in the ongoing ODI series against India and the emphatic nature of defeat has taken the Proteas back to the drawing board ahead of the World Cup next year.
2018-02-15 14:01:43 Read More

Want to be better than I was, vows Sreejesh after returning from injury

Seasoned goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is determined to reach peak fitness and form in time when the key events start this year and promises to be a better player in order to boost the Indian hockey team in a busy year.
2018-02-15 14:01:42 Read More

We are focused on winning a world title: Jhulan

Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami on Thursday said winning a World Cup title remains her ultimate dream even as she's basking in the glory of becoming the first woman cricketer to take 200 wickets in One-Day Internationals.
2018-02-15 13:54:07 Read More

Jaipur all set to host IPL 2018 matches

A day after Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium was officially confirmed as one of the venues for the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Secretary Rajendra Nandu said that the stadium is all set to host the home matches of the Rajasthan Royals.
2018-02-15 13:42:38 Read More

Sulakshan Kulkarni lauds his talented Nepal bunch

Former wicketkeeper Sulakshan Kulkarni has completed his first mission since being appointed as the batting coach of Nepal last month.
2018-02-15 13:36:53 Read More

Sardar says he's not done yet, eyes 2020 Olympics for parting shot

He might be standing at the twilight of his career, but former hockey captain Sardar Singh is not done yet and wants to give himself a chance till the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before deciding on his illustrious career.
2018-02-15 13:02:49 Read More

Lack of 'creative freedom' forced me to quit: Ramesh Powar

Ramesh Powar, who played two Tests and 31 ODIs, put in his papers on Wednesday after a six-month stint at the BKC facility. The retired tweaker said he was forced to take the step after being denied the opportunity to conduct a three-week camp in January for budding spinners.
2018-02-15 12:43:29 Read More

AIBA asks IOC to retain 10 men's divisions at 2020 Olympics

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has requested the IOC to retain all 10 men's weight categories in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, suggesting the sparsely-contested women's competition should have just one bronze medal on offer to accommodate the men.
2018-02-15 12:20:10 Read More

Hapless North Korean skier makes tumbling, tearful Olympic debut

A North Korean cross-country skier took a heavy tumble and a wrong turn as she trudged in tears to a lonely 89th-placed finish out of 90 in an ignominious Olympic debut on Thursday.
2018-02-15 12:14:57 Read More

Focus is on winning Asian Games and World Cup, says Marijne

India have a packed schedule this year with as many as four important international tournaments lined up in Commonwealth Games, Champions Trophy, Asian Games and the season-ending FIH men's World Cup, besides the Azlan Shah Cup.
2018-02-15 11:55:47 Read More

FIFA chief Infantino says Italy's World Cup failure is a wake-up call

FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed on Thursday his despair at Italy's failure to reach the World Cup finals where he had hoped to hand the trophy to Azzurri captain Gianluigi Buffon.
2018-02-15 11:36:33 Read More

Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell to miss start of IPL 2018

Big-hitting Australian batsman Aaron Finch is all set to miss Kings XI Punjab's opening match of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as he is due to get hitched with partner Amy Griffiths on April 7.
2018-02-15 11:32:58 Read More

Indian boxers claim five gold medals at Asian Games Test event

Indian boxers packed a heavy punch at the Asian Games Test event, signing off with five gold, a silver and four bronze medals on Thursday.
2018-02-15 11:16:20 Read More

Germany top FIFA rankings, Iceland climb two spots

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Live: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Dhaka

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2018-02-15 10:41:58 Read More

Odisha to sponsor Indian hockey teams for next five years

The Odisha government will sponsor Indian hockey teams - both men and women. On Thursday, it announced a first-of-its-kind association with Hockey India for the next five years.
2018-02-15 10:29:35 Read More

Not enough experience to tackle quality wrist spin: Kallis

South Africa's greatest allrounder Jacques Kallis has figured out why his country's batsmen are struggling against Indian wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav - the Proteas are not facing bowlers like those in the domestic circuit at all.
2018-02-15 08:03:44 Read More

India women look to continue dominance over South Africa in 2nd T20I

After a 2-1 win in the ODI series, the Indian women started the T20 series on a confident note, drubbing the hosts by seven wickets in the first game on Monday.
2018-02-15 06:52:17 Read More

Nepal captain 'can't speak' after thrilling win to reach World Cup qualifiers

Nepal captain Paras Khadka was left "speechless" after his side fought back from the brink of defeat to beat Canada on Wednesday and book a place at next month's 2019 cricket World Cup qualifying tournament.
2018-02-15 03:53:40 Read More

Federer pummels Bemelmans to move closer to top spot

Roger Federer moved a step closer to reclaiming the top spot in men's tennis when he beat Belgium's Ruben Bemelmans 6-1 6-2 in the Rotterdam Open on Wednesday.
2018-02-15 03:23:03 Read More

Anisha Padukone faces pressure of famous surname

It seemed the younger Padukone would carve a niche for herself. But then came the pressure of expectations, mostly from herself, and things began to come off the rails.
2018-02-15 03:21:43 Read More

Anisha Padukone faces pressure of famous surname

It seemed the younger Padukone would carve a niche for herself. But then came the pressure of expectations, mostly from herself, and things began to come off the rails.
2018-02-15 03:21:43 Read More

Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid take control against PSG

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to stun Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.
2018-02-15 03:14:23 Read More

Everything cannot be measured on outcome: Venkatesh Prasad

The 48-year-old, who has also coached an India U-19 team to the final in 2006, said the World Cup-winning players are a work in progress.
2018-02-15 03:10:03 Read More

Lodha backs Rai to stay on till reforms implemented

Speaking to TOI, Lodha stated that Rai should continue as the head of CoA and ensure that the reforms are implemented.
2018-02-15 02:51:02 Read More

Indian middle order too reliant on Kohli, Dhawan: Amarnath

India vs South Africa: Pollock all praise for Bumrah

Pollock believes Bumrahâ€™s big challenge in Test cricket will be when he gets back to India and bowls on surfaces that donâ€™t assist mere pace.
2018-02-15 02:34:23 Read More

After euphoria of victory, time for introspection for India

India must address middle-order woes to make mission World Cup a success.
2018-02-15 02:19:01 Read More

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Nepal win last-ball thriller to enter World Cup qualifiers

Nepal secured a historic entry into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with a sensational last-ball one-wicket win over Canada in the ICC World Cricket League Division Two on Wednesday.
2018-02-14 17:27:46 Read More

ISL: Dynamos prevail 1-0 over NorthEast United FC

Bottom-placed Delhi Dynamos were left to rely on a late strike from substitute Kalu Uche to get the better of NorthEast United FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League on Wednesday.
2018-02-14 17:22:52 Read More

Lee Chong Wei denies featuring in viral sex video

Malaysian badminton ace Lee Chong Wei has denied featuring in a sex video that has gone viral and has lodged a police report over what he described as "malicious" allegations.
2018-02-14 16:45:03 Read More

After Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh too asks for IPL playoff ties

Even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the fixtures of IPL 11 on Wednesday, the list of associations wanting to host the playoff games of this edition of the high-profile T20 league grew bigger.
2018-02-14 16:19:33 Read More

Tamil Nadu win maiden senior national football championship

Tamil Nadu beat Manipur 2-1 to lift their maiden title in the 23rd edition of the Senior Women's National Football Championship on Wednesday.
2018-02-14 15:20:32 Read More

Mumbai Indians to take on CSK in IPL 2018 opener

Mumbai Indians will take on two-time winners Chennai Super Kings in what promises to be a marquee opening game of the IPL 2018 to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, April 7, 2018.
2018-02-14 15:15:32 Read More

Winter Olympics: German duo snatch dramatic luge win

Germany's Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt snatched victory in the men's doubles luge to claim their second successive Olympic title on Wednesday.
2018-02-14 14:25:54 Read More

'We are one': Unified Korean team beaten but not downbeat

A unified Korean ice hockey team lost a grudge match 4-1 to Japan for their third straight Olympics defeat in front of a partisan crowd that included the North Korean cheerleaders and a Kim Jong Un lookalike.
2018-02-14 13:12:22 Read More

Ashwin, Jadeja out of 2019 World Cup race, feels Atul Wassan

Former India pacer Atul Wassan on Wednesday dismissed any chances of India's experienced spin pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being in the scheme of things for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England.
2018-02-14 13:01:11 Read More

Six Indian boxers in final of Asian Games Test event

Six Indian boxers, including youth world champion Shashi Chopra (57kg), advanced to the finals while four others settled for bronze medals to round off a reasonably good day at the Asian Games Test event.
2018-02-14 12:50:59 Read More

Sania confident of winning Asian Games medal despite injury

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is confident of continuing her Asian Games record with another medal in this year's event - if she recovers from injury in time.
2018-02-14 12:45:15 Read More

Rohit reveals reason for quiet century celebration

India opener Rohit Sharma revealed the reason for his quiet celebration despite scoring a century in the fifth One Day International against South Africa here on Tuesday.
2018-02-14 12:31:48 Read More

Virat Kohli loves Hardik Pandya's attitude: Shaun Pollock

Shaun Pollock feels Virat Kohli sees a bit of himself in Hardik Pandya and predicted a long run for the allrounder in the Indian team. "I clearly get the impression that Virat Kohli loves Hardik Pandya's attitude. It's very similar to the way Kohli plays his cricket. And because he loves that attitude there is a good chance that Pandya will get a long run in the side, to settle himself and cement his spot in the team," Pollock said.
2018-02-14 12:07:37 Read More

Six-year bans sought for 36 footballers for match-fixing in Spain

Spanish prosecutors are seeking two-year prison sentences and six-year football bans for 36 players accused of match-fixing in the Spanish league seven years ago.
2018-02-14 11:52:42 Read More

I was disappointed by India's approach in Tests: Pollock

South African pace bowling great Shaun Pollock on Wednesday criticised India's misplaced priorities and approach to the Test series against the Proteas, saying the team's lack of preparation stood out despite a historic ODI triumph.
2018-02-14 11:46:41 Read More

Bayliss won't rush Stokes back into England ODI team

England coach Trevor Bayliss has welcomed the return of Ben Stokes but said the all-rounder is unlikely to play the first one-day international of the New Zealand series.
2018-02-14 11:03:03 Read More

Kagiso Rabada fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for making "aggressive gestures" at Shikhar Dhawan following the Indian opener's dismissal in the fifth ODI at Port Elizabeth.
2018-02-14 10:32:17 Read More

Have added couple of variations to my bowling: Mishra

Seasoned legspinner Amit Mishra, who was bought by Delhi Daredevils [DD] at the Indian Premier League auction 2018, said he has added couple of new variations to make a big impact in the 2018 edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament.
2018-02-14 10:32:04 Read More

A very strong Indian team exposed us: SA coach Ottis Gibson

A disappointed South Africa coach Ottis Gibson says he has no excuses to offer for the "hiding" his depleted side has taken from a rampaging India, leaving him with a lot to think about going forward.
2018-02-14 06:34:35 Read More

Nishikori wins comeback match in New York

Kei Nishikori returned to an ATP Tour level event for the first time since last August and cruised into the second round of the inaugural New York Open with a 7-5 6-3 win over American wild card Noah Rubin on Tuesday.
2018-02-14 05:30:34 Read More

Wawrinka loses to Dutchman Griekspoor in Rotterdam

Stan Wawrinka hit 41 unforced errors Tuesday as he crashed out of the first round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to 259th-ranked Tallon Griekspoor.
2018-02-14 04:29:49 Read More

Wawrinka loses to Dutchman Griekspoor in Rotterdam

Wonderful feeling to have created history: Kohli

Following Indiaâ€™s emphatic 73-run victory, that set up a series win for India in the fifth one-day international at St George's Park on Tuesday, skipper Virat Kohli praised his teamâ€™s "complete performance" in the series.
2018-02-14 03:29:32 Read More

Wonderful feeling to have created history: Kohli

Belief running high among us: Shiv Kapur

With the Hero Indian Open teeing off at the DLF Golf & Country Clubâ€™s Gary Player course on March 8, the chances of another home triumph seem high.
2018-02-14 02:59:34 Read More

With historic series win, India claim No.1 spot in ODI rankings

India climbed to the top of the ICC ODI rankings after their 73-run win over south Africa in Port Elizabeth in the 5th ODI on Tuesday.
2018-02-14 02:54:47 Read More

India v South Africa: MS Dhoni's patchy form continues

There is little doubt that Indiaâ€™s most successful captain ever - and arguably the finest wicketkeeper-batsman of his time in the shorter formats - is struggling.
2018-02-14 02:42:58 Read More

Rohit, Kuldeep Yadav star as India win maiden ODI series in South Africa

For the first time in 26 years, a visiting Indian team recorded a first in South Africa, winning their maiden one-day series after a 73-run win in the fifth ODI at St Georgeâ€™s Park on Tuesday.
2018-02-14 02:32:16 Read More

Manchester City costliest club in history

Premier League leaders Manchester City have the most expensive squad in history, according to a research report.
2018-02-14 02:29:09 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Chess

The third Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out, is Indiaâ€™s first and largest multi discipline peopleâ€™s choice sports awards. TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud.
2018-02-14 02:21:28 Read More

Chahal picks up most wickets by a spinner in SA ODIs

With his 13th wicket of the ongoing series against the World No 2, Chahal moved past Arthurton at Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.
2018-02-14 02:19:14 Read More

Chahal, Kuldeep break spinners record in SA

Indian wrisst-spinning combo Chahal and Kuldeep have broken Keith Arthurton at Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.
2018-02-14 02:19:14 Read More

Bengaluru FC beat TCS Maldives 3-2 in AFC Cup play off

Bengaluru FC on Tuesday pipped TC Sports Club Maldives 3-2 in a thrilling away play-off encounter of the AFC Cup football tournament. The Indian club came up trumps in a game which witnessed five second half strikes after a barren first 45 minutes.
2018-02-13 19:02:38 Read More

Virat Kohli's Team India first to win an ODI series in SA

After victories in Durban (by six wickets), Centurion (by nine wickets) and Cape Town (by 124 runs), India were beaten on Saturday in a rain-hit fourth ODI, but stormed back to claim the series with a 73-run victory over South Africa at Port Elizabeth.
2018-02-13 18:47:07 Read More

1st T20I: Mithali's unbeaten fifty helps India women beat SA

Opener Mithali Raj held the innings together with an unbeaten half-century as Indian women notched up a comfortable seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the first T20 International on Tuesday.
2018-02-13 14:48:17 Read More

Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of first Sri Lanka T20

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka after he failed to recover from a finger injury, an official said Tuesday.
2018-02-13 13:40:33 Read More

5th ODI Live: India lose Rahane, Kohli quickly

Check live cricket score, cricket scorecard & ball by ball commentary of India vs South Africa 5th ODI on Times of India
2018-02-13 13:33:10 Read More

Stokes to join England in New Zealand after court appearance

Ben Stokes will join the England squad in New Zealand after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of affray in court on Tuesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.
2018-02-13 12:56:29 Read More

Argentina want Messi to play less for Barcelona: Tapia

Argentina's national football association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia has said he has spoken to captain Lionel Messi about playing fewer games for La Liga side Barcelona in order to stay fresh for his country ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
2018-02-13 12:40:18 Read More

I want to be known as someone who never gave up: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh might have been out of the Indian team for quite some time, but his hunger to get back into the national team has not reduced a bit as the left-handed batsman feels he still has a couple of years of cricket left in him.
2018-02-13 12:30:00 Read More

Dipa Karmakar ruled out of Commonwealth Games

India's top gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been forced out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games owing to the career-threatening knee injury she picked up last year, her coach Bisweshwar Nandi said on Tuesday.
2018-02-13 12:01:20 Read More

South Africa rest stars for India T20 series

Most of South Africa's Test players will sit out from three-match Twenty20 international series against India, starting at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
2018-02-13 11:14:13 Read More

T20: Late Boult strikes give New Zealand 12-run win over England

Trent Boult grabbed two wickets on successive balls to help New Zealand to a 12-run win over England in their Twenty20 tri-series match at Wellington Regional Stadium on Tuesday.
2018-02-13 10:11:33 Read More

Fed Cup performance very encouraging, says Sania Mirza

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza feels Ankita Raina's performance in the recent Fed Cup was encouraging but the team must progress to the next level.
2018-02-13 10:10:59 Read More

Fed Cup performance very encouraging, says Sania Mirza

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza feels Ankita Raina's performance in the recent Fed Cup was encouraging but the team must progress to the next level.
2018-02-13 10:10:59 Read More

Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes

"I am very happy and excited to be back with the Rajasthan Royals who I believe hold a very special place in my cricketing journey. I am overwhelmed by the love and affection showered on me by the franchise and the fans," said Shane Warne.
2018-02-13 08:30:36 Read More

Live Score: India vs South Africa, 5th ODI

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Heel injury rules Jhulan Goswami out of T20Is versus SA

Veteran pace bowler Jhulan Goswami will play no role in India's five-match Twenty20 international series against South Africa after suffering a heel injury, the BCCI has revealed.
2018-02-13 05:32:37 Read More

Live score: New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I

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2018-02-13 05:20:44 Read More

Jackson Bird out of South Africa tour

Pacer Jackson Bird was on Tuesday ruled out of Australia's Test squad for South Africa with a hamstring injury and replaced by fellow speedster Chadd Sayers.
2018-02-13 04:11:17 Read More

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French league investigates racist abuse of Balotelli

French football authorities said on Monday they are looking into allegations by Nice forward Mario Balotelli that he "heard monkey chants directed at him" during a defeat at Dijon on Saturday.
2018-02-13 03:55:23 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Weightlifting

The master Ronaldo against the pretender Neymar

With Cristiano Ronaldo on one side and Neymar on the other, Wednesday's heavyweight Champions League showdown between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain sees two of the game's biggest global superstars collide.
2018-02-13 03:18:58 Read More

Aizawl FC U-15 players travel on train floor

There seems to be no end to Aizawl FCâ€™s off-field troubles. Pictures emerged on social media on Monday showing their under-15 players sitting on the floor of a train compartment, some near the toilet and the basin, during their return from the Nike Premier Cup.
2018-02-13 03:12:54 Read More

Sharapova crashes out in Qatar Open first round

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova suffered a shock defeat in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday, dumped out in three sets by outsider Monica Niculescu.
2018-02-13 03:03:15 Read More

5th ODI: Will the wind blow India's way?

Visitors renew quest for first-ever series win in South Africa but weather may play spoilsport yet again.
2018-02-13 03:00:47 Read More

Japanese speed skater in first Pyeongchang Olympics doping case

Japanese short-track speed skater Kei Saito has tested positive for a banned drug at the Pyeongchang Olympics, the first doping case of the Games, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday.
2018-02-13 02:58:07 Read More

D/L method favours chasing team: Gavaskar

Gavaskar feels India wonâ€™t be too worried with this loss as they know that it was the weather more than the no-ball that got them into that position
2018-02-13 02:39:52 Read More

BCCI set to earn over Rs 2000 crore from IPL

BCCIâ€™s projections of its income and spending in the coming financial year suggest that the IPL will earn a surplus of Rs 2,017 crore, while the rest of the boardâ€™s operations - international fixtures as well as domestic - will contribute barely Rs 125 crore to its surplus.
2018-02-13 02:29:55 Read More

Hazard double eases pressure on Chelsea's Conte

Eden Hazard's double eased the mounting pressure on Chelsea manager Antonio Conte as the English champions bounced back to winning ways and moved into the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over rock bottom West Brom on Monday.
2018-02-13 02:28:24 Read More

Rohit, Dhoni and Pandya are concerns for India: Srikkanth

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has expressed concern at the ability of MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya to finish Indiaâ€™s innings with a flourish, following Team Indiaâ€™s rain-hit defeat to South Africa in the fourth ODI on Saturday which saw Rohit Sharma fail for the fourth time in the series.
2018-02-13 02:14:12 Read More

South Africa look a different side with de Villiers back: Ganguly

De Villiers scored 26 off 18 balls, but the manner in which the hosts chased down a Duckworth-Lewis target of 202 in 25.3 overs left Ganguly in no doubt that de Villiersâ€™ return was a huge psychological boost.
2018-02-13 02:04:47 Read More

Representing country has been 'nothing short of celebration': Keshavan

A day after he quit the sport during the Winter Olympics here, luger Shiva Keshavan said that representing the country for two decades has been "nothing short of a celebration".
2018-02-12 17:25:13 Read More

Prithvi Shaw needs to learn the art of finishing games: Mumbai skipper

Mumbai skipper Aditya Tare stressed before the Vijay Hazare Trophy started that his side's primary objective was to qualify for the knockouts, which they had failed to do in the last two years.
2018-02-12 16:27:25 Read More

Dhoni's style of keeping works for him: India fielding coach

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's style of wicketkeeping has never been purely classical but it has worked wonderfully well for him, feels India's fielding coach R Sridhar.
2018-02-12 15:51:06 Read More

Olympic hopes over for unified Korean hockey team after 0-8 drubbing

North Korea's band of all-female supporters was unable to inspire the historic joint Korean women's ice hockey team as they were dumped out of the Pyeongchang Olympics with an 0-8 defeat to Sweden on Monday.
2018-02-12 15:49:46 Read More

Tahir racially and verbally abused by 'Indian fan'

Imran Tahir has complained to the South African team management that he was "racially and verbally abused" by a 'fan' at the Wanderers cricket stadium during the Pink ODI played against India on Saturday.
2018-02-12 15:30:09 Read More

10 medals assured for Indian boxers at Asian Games test event

India were assured of a staggering 10 boxing medals at the Asian Games test event here after three fought their way into the semifinals while seven others got byes into the last-four stage.
2018-02-12 14:45:03 Read More

Winter Olympics: Dutch skater Wust powers to 1,500m gold for record 10th medal

Ireen Wust of the Netherlands claimed a record 10th Olympic speed skating medal when she surged to gold in the women's 1,500 metres at the Gangneung Oval on Monday.
2018-02-12 14:36:35 Read More

Roger Federer quietly hoping for dream return to No. 1

Roger Federer said he could allow himself to dream about recapturing the world number one spot at this week's Rotterdam tournament and becoming the oldest man ever to hold the position.
2018-02-12 14:28:04 Read More

Manpreet says India can win medals in upcoming big events

With big-ticket events such as the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Commonwealth Games lined up in what is going to be a busy year, India hockey skipper Manpreet Singh says they have it in them to win medals.
2018-02-12 14:21:19 Read More

We have now got measure of Indian spinners: Phehlukwayo

Pacer Andile Phehlukwayo said South African batsmen will go into the fifth ODI as a more confident unit, having learnt from their mistakes against the Indian spinners.
2018-02-12 14:06:14 Read More

ITTF's Premium Junior Circuit: Suhana Saini claims gold in Oman

Suhana Saini added another feather to India's shimmering cap, claiming the gold medal in the 2018 Oman Junior & Cadet Open - ITTF Premium Junior Circuit late on Sunday night.
2018-02-12 13:47:53 Read More

PSG tie set to define Real Madrid season: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that Real Madrid's season is now effectively all about their looming Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain as the Spanish giants trail off the pace in La Liga.
2018-02-12 13:39:58 Read More

We aim to organise Ice Cricket every year: Promoters

The positive response garnered from the inaugural edition of St Moritz Ice Cricket tournament has encouraged promoters Akhilesh Bahuguna and Vijay Singh to think about making it an annual event.
2018-02-12 12:35:11 Read More

Excited at thought of playing under 'great' Dhoni: Watson

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said it will be a real honour to play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL while stating that the thought of playing under the 'great' Mahendra Singh Dhoni excited him a lot.
2018-02-12 12:05:52 Read More

Iraq's girl weightlifters also boost family finances

The weightlifters on Iraq's national women's team train hard every day, both to bring home the medals and to help ease the financial burden of running a home.
2018-02-12 11:50:56 Read More

Steve Smith wins Australia's Border Medal

Australia cricket captain Steve Smith capped off a golden 12 months by winning his second Allan Border Medal in Melbourne on Monday.
2018-02-12 11:28:24 Read More

German biathlon star Dahlmeier claims Olympic double

Germany's Laura Dahlmeier obliterated the opposition to claim her second gold medal of the Olympics in the biathlon pursuit on Monday, two days after winning the sprint.
2018-02-12 11:17:57 Read More

BCCI advances captains and coaches meet

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has decided to advance its meeting with the captains and the coaches of teams in order to smoothen out the domestic calendar. It is learnt that newly-appointed BCCI general manager (cricket ops) Saba Karim has scheduled the meeting on Feb 28, a day after the Vijay Hazare tournament final.
2018-02-12 04:42:17 Read More

Laporte completes City's quadruple bid overhaul

The club record £57 million ($80 million) capture of French centre-back Aymeric Laporte took Manchester City's spending on defence in the past year beyond the budgets of many nations.
2018-02-12 04:28:24 Read More

Fit Unadkat gears up for Royals show

There are times in a sportspersonâ€™s life when things arenâ€™t going your way and achieving your dreams looks far-fetched. Injury is a pain â€” it can cause a lot of anxiety and bring a lot of pain with it.
2018-02-12 04:25:54 Read More

Potter holds off big guns to win Pebble Beach title

Ted Potter got off to a hot start for the second straight day en route to a closing round of 69 to capture the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am tournament by three strokes on Sunday.
2018-02-12 04:02:34 Read More

Rusty Serena puts on brave face after comeback defeat

Former world number one Serena Williams said she felt on the "right track" despite a crushing loss in her long-awaited comeback to tennis on Sunday playing alongside big sister Venus in a Fed Cup dead rubber.
2018-02-12 03:57:59 Read More

Firmino, Salah help Liverpool heap more misery on Southampton

Virgil Van Dijk said he enjoyed playing the pantomime villain on his return to Southampton as Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah ensured Liverpool ran out 2-0 winners at St. Mary's.
2018-02-12 03:49:37 Read More

TOISA 2018 Nominees: Squash

BCCI must come under RTI Act: Law Commission

The Law Commission is ready with a set of recommendations to make BCCI a â€˜public bodyâ€™ or, in the alternative, a private body amenable to queries from the public under the Right to Information Act.
2018-02-12 02:46:54 Read More

TOISA 2018 Nominees: Table-tennis

The third Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out, is Indiaâ€™s first and largest multi discipline peopleâ€™s choice sports awards
2018-02-12 02:41:30 Read More

Rain predicted for fifth ODI as Dhawan blames no ball for loss

Their peach of a Pink Day record remained unbroken at the Wanderers yet again on Saturday when South Africa batted against India's spin and against the force of nature to record a spectacular five-wicket win.
2018-02-12 02:33:40 Read More

Overdependence on Virat Kohli does not augur well for Team India

The Test series was a classic case in point. In fact, Kohli was the lone centurion across both teams and was easily the top-scorer with 286 runs at an average of 47.66. The next best Indian was Hardik Pandya who scored 119 runs at an average of 19.83. Those stats would have been worse had he not scored that buccaneering 93 in Centurion.
2018-02-12 02:19:56 Read More

2nd ODI: Zimbabwe thrash Afghanistan to level series

Brendan Taylor scored a majestic 125 as Zimbabwe thrashed Afghanistan by 154 runs in the second one-day international at Sharjah on Sunday to level the five-match series.
2018-02-11 17:59:47 Read More

We could have played for 10 hours and not scored, fumes Mourinho

Jose Mourinho admitted toothless Manchester United could have played for 10 hours without scoring in their surprise 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday.
2018-02-11 17:50:19 Read More

EPL: Ritchie strikes to stun lacklustre Man United

Jose Mourinho is still waiting to win a Premier League game at Newcastle after Matt Ritchie's goal sentenced Manchester United to a shock 1-0 defeat on Sunday.
2018-02-11 17:06:47 Read More

Davinder, Sonia win gold in Asian Games test event

India won two gold, three silver and as many bronze on the opening day of the Asian Games invitational athletics test event here on Sunday.
2018-02-11 16:56:43 Read More

Tamil Nadu cricketers need to be more receptive to criticism: Kanitkar

Minutes after defending champions Tamil Nadu bowed out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Sunday, coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar was involved in a 20-minute discussion with bowling coach L Balaji, skipper Vijay Shankar and vice-captain B Aparajith.
2018-02-11 16:35:15 Read More

ISL: Marcelinho puts Pune City on the brink of play-off qualification

A fortuitous Diego Carlos goal followed by Marcelinho's fine finish late in the second half saw Pune City grab a 2-0 win in the Maharashtra Derby and take a crucial step towards qualifying for the semi-finals for the first time in the ISL's brief history.
2018-02-11 16:13:08 Read More

ISL: Marcelinho puts Pune City on the brink of play-off qualification

RSPB women win senior hockey nationals

Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) on Sunday lifted the 8th Senior National Women's Hockey Championship title, thrashing Madhya Pradesh 4-0 in the final to finish the tournament without losing a game.
2018-02-11 15:47:32 Read More

Luger Keshavan retires from sport with 34th-place finish

India's winter sports poster boy Shiva Keshavan on Sunday brought the curtains down on his over two-decade international career with a 34th-place finish in the men's luge singles event of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
2018-02-11 15:22:20 Read More

Shubman Gill hits ton as Punjab beat Karnataka in a thriller

A superb ton by Test batsman KL Rahul (107) went in vain as Karnataka went down by four runs to Punjab on Sunday in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group 'A' league.
2018-02-11 14:49:33 Read More

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Balotelli 'booked for racist abuse complaint'

Mario Balotelli was booked during Nice's 3-2 loss at Dijon for complaining about racist abuse, his French Ligue 1 club and a local newspaper have claimed.
2018-02-11 14:31:42 Read More

Ton-up Jadeja keeps Saurashtra in hunt for quarter-final berth

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja returned to form with an unbeaten century and steered Saurashtra to a four-wicket win over Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Sunday.
2018-02-11 14:08:37 Read More

Grand Slam hasn't changed my life, says Wozniacki

Australian Open winner Caroline Wozniacki insisted on Sunday that despite last month's breakthrough Grand Slam triumph her life has not changed in the slightest.
2018-02-11 13:57:12 Read More

Gangolli claims 5th straight national chess title for blind

Karnataka's Kishan Gangolli on Sunday won the National 'A' Chess Championship for Blind for the fifth consecutive time, while Ashvin Makwana of Gujarat and Odisha's Soundarya Kumar Pradhan finished second and third respectively.
2018-02-11 13:47:40 Read More

Kvitova sends Czechs into Fed Cup semis

The Czech Republic advanced to the Fed Cup semifinals after double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova beat Switzerland's Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-4 Sunday.
2018-02-11 13:14:37 Read More

Delhi thrash Bengal by 89 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Opener Unmukt Chand was back among the runs with a knock of 90 as Delhi thrashed Bengal by 89 runs to continue their winning streak in the domestic one-day cricket tournament for the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Sunday.
2018-02-11 13:09:01 Read More

Viswanathan Anand interacts with blind chess players

The legendary Viswanathan Anand on Sunday interacted with the 14 players competing at the National 'A Chess Championship for the visually challenged in Mumbai.
2018-02-11 13:04:54 Read More

Federer chases history in Rotterdam with return to summit

Roger Federer will target a return to the top of the rankings as the Rotterdam World Tennis tournament starts on Monday, with the Swiss aiming to become the oldest number one player in ATP history.
2018-02-11 12:48:28 Read More

Pistol sensation Bhaker eyes glory at world stage

Shooting happened to her by chance after a brush with contact sports and Manu Bhaker, a multifaceted pistol sensation eyeing global success at the tender age of 16, is also trying to leave behind her "intense love" for pummeling opponents.
2018-02-11 12:04:19 Read More

Children from humble background shine in Khelo India School Games

From children of auto rickshaw driver to those born to farmer and vegetable vendor parents, many of the Khelo India School Games (KISG) participants were from humble background but they beat all odds to grab the spotlight and showcase their talent.
2018-02-11 11:15:10 Read More

ISL Live Score: Delhi Dynamos FC vs Chennaiyin FC

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ISL Live Score: Mumbai City FC vs FC Pune City

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Pyeongchang Olympics: Nita Ambani wishes Indian contingent

International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani on Sunday met Shiva Keshavan and Jagdish Singh, who are representing India at the ongoing Winter Olympics.
2018-02-11 09:12:23 Read More

Virat Kohli betters Azharuddin as 5th top Indian ODI scorer

Virat Kohli is on a record-breaking spree with the run-machine becoming the fifth highest run-getter from India in one day internationals. Against South Africa in the fourth India, Kohli scored 75 runs and during his knock, he went past former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin [9378] in the list of the top run scorers in ODIs.
2018-02-11 07:59:26 Read More

Barty leads Australia to Fed Cup victory over Ukraine

Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua put Australia into the Fed Cup World Group play-offs with victory in the deciding doubles rubber over Ukraine in Canberra on Sunday.
2018-02-11 07:52:43 Read More

BCCI likely to be asked to clear Rs 125 crore tax dues of 2016 World T20

The figure Rs 125 crore is the amount Star has paid to the Indian government towards TDS for the 2016 championship which was a $ 290 million tournament for the ICC. But the broadcaster held back 10 per cent of that money and paid that to the Government of India towards TDS.
2018-02-11 07:44:48 Read More

Surprised by India's decision to ignore Bhuvi, Bumrah: Klaasen

India did not bowl Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah at the death in the fourth ODI and instead opted for the wrist-spinners, a move that backfired. South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen said he was surprised by the decision.
2018-02-11 06:44:34 Read More

I feel sorry for Kerala Blasters fans: Bhaichung Bhutia

The fourth edition of the Indian Super League is entering its final phase with the teams vying hard to seal playoff berths. While Bengaluru FC have become the first team to enter the knockouts, the competition is still open for the remaining spots.
2018-02-11 06:38:23 Read More

Rain and chances to Miller cost us the game: Dhawan

Opener Shikhar Dhawan said twin rain breaks coupled with reprieves to David Miller cost India dearly as South Africa brought a halt to the visitor's rampaging ODI run with a five-wicket win in the fourth ODI on Saturday.
2018-02-11 05:42:46 Read More

Didn't get it right in but happy about my progress: Kittel

In an exclusive chat with TOI Sports, Kittel explains how glad he is to be part of a new team and adds that he really is enjoying his time with the new set of riders.
2018-02-11 05:34:37 Read More

Ankita Raina the shining light in Fed Cup week

The biggest gain for India from this Fed Cup tie no doubt was the performance of their No. 1 player Ankita Raina.
2018-02-11 05:17:19 Read More

Lewandowski equals Bundesliga home scoring record

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski scored in his 11th consecutive home league match in Saturday's 2-1 win over Schalke to equal the Bundesliga record.
2018-02-11 04:49:55 Read More

'Authentic legend' Aguero hits four as City storm 16 points clear

Pep Guardiola hailed Sergio Aguero as an "authentic legend" of Manchester City after his four second-half goals continued their emphatic march towards the Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester.
2018-02-11 04:42:29 Read More

Former New Zealand captain Congdon dies aged 79

Bevan Congdon, who captained New Zealand to its first Test win over Australia in 1974, has died a day short of his 80th birthday, Cricket New Zealand said.
2018-02-11 04:35:07 Read More

Ronaldo hat-trick as Madrid warm up for PSG with big win

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Napoli crush Lazio to stay top ahead of Juventus

Napoli stamped their authority on the Serie A title race with a come-from-behind 4-1 thumping of Lazio on Saturday to reclaim top spot from champions Juventus.
2018-02-11 04:21:40 Read More

'Rohit Sharma will struggle in SA due to his footwork'

TOI caught up with former South African captain Kepler Wessels who spoke on Rohit Sharma's struggle , the current Indian team setup and why South Africa are performing poorly in the ongoing ODI series.
2018-02-11 03:40:27 Read More

Captains-coaches meeting date advanced by BCCI

The BCCI has decided to advance its meeting with the captains and the coaches of teams in order to smoothen out the domestic calendar. It is learnt that newly appointed BCCI general manager (cricket ops) Saba Karim has scheduled the meeting on Feb 28, a day after the Vijay Hazare tournament final.
2018-02-11 03:22:56 Read More

Seam movement with pace & bounce new challenge, says Rahul

Runs are coming in a slow trickle for KL Rahul â€” 30 runs (10, 4; 0, 16) to be precise in the two Test matches he played in South Africa. The India opener is disappointed with his performance but is not losing sleep over it.
2018-02-11 03:15:31 Read More

Kohli and Dhawan aside, Indiaâ€™s batting is still a work in progress

For the first time since the six-match 50-over series began early this month in South Africa, Indiaâ€™s batting underwent a reality check at the Wanderers on Saturday, especially when Virat Kohli was not at the crease.
2018-02-11 03:09:41 Read More

Kohli rues missed chances after Wanderers defeat

Indian captain Virat Kohli lamented two crucial errors which effectively cost his team a chance of wrapping up the series in the fourth one-day international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday.
2018-02-11 02:57:45 Read More

Miller, Klassen keep series alive as SA steal India's thunder

Thanks to rain joining the fourth one-day international between South Africa and India for a good hour, a 50-over game rode on the Duckworth-Lewis Method to change into Twenty20 mode, making Pink Day at the Wanderers an evening to remember.
2018-02-11 02:53:15 Read More

4th ODI: South Africa keep series alive with five-wicket win

Shikhar Dhawan's landmark hundred went in vain as India lost the rain-truncated fourth one-day international by five wickets against South Africa at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
2018-02-10 20:13:39 Read More

Neymar on target as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead

Paris St Germain were made to wait as Neymar struck in the second half to earn them a 1-0 win at Toulouse that extended the Ligue 1 leaders' advantage to 13 points on Saturday.
2018-02-10 18:11:56 Read More

Akhil wins second pro fight, remains unbeaten in circuit

Seasoned Indian boxer Akhil Kumar kept his unbeaten professional record intact, scoring a Technical Knockout over Tanzanian Sadiki Momba in his second bout, on Saturday.
2018-02-10 17:27:09 Read More

ISL: Priori stunner gives Jamshedpur FC top-four cushion

Wellington Priori's stunning goal from an overhead kick was enough to give Jamshedpur FC a vital 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC to keep them in the top four of the Hero Indian Super League.
2018-02-10 17:08:23 Read More

4th ODI: History-maker Dhawan guides India to 289/7

Shikhar Dhawan scored his 13th ODI hundred to help India post 289/7 against South Africa in the fourth one-day internationals of the six-match series at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
2018-02-10 15:55:47 Read More

Tottenham's lethal Kane kills off Arsenal again

Harry Kane tormented Arsenal again as the Tottenham striker's clinical finish sealed a 1-0 win in the north London derby at Wembley on Saturday.
2018-02-10 15:15:18 Read More

Indian luger Shiva Keshavan placed 34th after two rounds

India's Shiva Keshavan finished 34th after two rounds of heats in the men's singles luge competitions in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Saturday .Keshvan, who is taking part in his sixth and final Winter Olympics, was 36th at the end of first heat but recovered a bit in the second
2018-02-10 15:03:58 Read More

Afridi asks fan to hold Indian flag properly, wins hearts

Shahid Afridi won many hearts on either side of the border with a touching gesture in which he promptly told an Indian fan to hold the national flag properly while posing for a picture.
2018-02-10 14:57:34 Read More

India go down 1-4 to defending champions Kazakhstan in WSB opener

India's second stint at the semi-professional World Series of Boxing (WSB) was off to a disappointing start as the team went down 1-4 to three-time champions Astana Arlans in Karaganda City, Kazakhstan.
2018-02-10 14:26:51 Read More

Lim strikes first gold for Olympic hosts South Korea

Short-track speed skater Lim Hyo-jun claimed a first gold medal for South Korea on Saturday as the hosts made a triumphant start to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
2018-02-10 14:18:58 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Yuvraj's fifty in vain as Punjab lose to Baroda

Veteran Yuvraj Singh's quick-fire half-century for Punjab went in vain after his side fell short by 25 runs in a rain-truncated Vijay Hazare Trophy Group A match against Baroda on Saturday.
2018-02-10 14:14:32 Read More

Australia outplay England to cruise into T20 tri-series final

Australia's Glenn Maxwell, Chris Lynn and D'Arcy Short fired with the bat to secure an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England as the hosts booked a place in the Twenty20 tri-series final on Saturday.
2018-02-10 14:08:38 Read More

Dhawan first India player to score century in 100th ODI

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan created history by becoming the first Indian player to score a hundred in his 100th ODI. The left-handed batsman achieved the feat during the fourth ODI of the six-match series against South Africa at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
2018-02-10 13:37:53 Read More

4th ODI: Why South Africa players don pink against India at Johannesburg

South African cricket team continued their campaign to raise awareness against breast cancer by donning the pink jersey during the fourth ODI against India at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
2018-02-10 13:12:14 Read More

U-19 WC showed gap between India-Pakistan players: Miandad

Known for his scathing remarks, legendary Javed Miandad has said that the recent ICC U-19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan had highlighted the huge gulf in talent between cricketers of both the countries.
2018-02-10 12:38:38 Read More

Elia Viviani wins final stage, lifts maiden Dubai Tour title

Elia Viviani of Quick Step Floors bagged his second stage win and emerged as the winner of the 2018 Dubai Tour. He took a sharp turn and stranded the likes of Mark Cavendish and Marcel Kittel.
2018-02-10 12:18:52 Read More

Shakib returns in new-look Bangladesh T20 squad

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned from injury as Bangladesh Saturday made wholesale changes in their squad for the two-match Twenty20 international series against Sri Lanka.
2018-02-10 12:16:02 Read More

Ex-FIFA vice-president Chung's ban cut to 15 months

Former FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon's ban from soccer has been cut from five years to 15 months by sport's highest tribunal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
2018-02-10 11:39:29 Read More

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Ex-FIFA vice-president Chung's ban cut to 15 months

Fed Cup: Ankita, Karman ensure India stay in Group I

Ankita Raina prevailed over her rival in a long-drawn dog-fight after Karman Kaur Thandi's impressive win as India retained their place in the Asia/Oceania Group I in the Fed Cup after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in the relegation Play-off on Saturday.
2018-02-10 11:31:35 Read More

4th ODI Live: Rabada dismisses Rohit Sharma

Follow all the live updates from the fourth ODI between India and South Africa in Johannesburg.
2018-02-10 11:23:05 Read More

Teammates and US public rip into Shani Davis in Olympic coin-flip flap

Shani Davis faced a backlash from his US teammates and the American public Saturday after complaining about losing a coin toss to choose the Team USA flagbearer for the Olympic opening ceremony.
2018-02-10 09:59:32 Read More

Kalla wins gold, Bjoergen makes history at Winter Olympics

Charlotte Kalla of Sweden won the first gold medal of the games and Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjoergen took silver in the women's 15-kilometer skiathlon to become the most decorated female Winter Olympian ever.
2018-02-10 09:18:33 Read More

Live Score: India vs South Africa, 4th ODI

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2018-02-10 09:13:51 Read More

T20I: Australia beat England by seven wickets

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2018-02-10 08:21:55 Read More

IPL 2018: KKR, Royals open to time change, BCCI may consider

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to take a favorable call on the proposed changes to the timings of the matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2018-02-10 08:20:06 Read More

2nd Test: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 215 runs to win series

Debutant Akila Dananjaya claimed five wickets in an innings as Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by 215 runs in the second Test to win the two-Test series 1-0 in Dhaka on Saturday.
2018-02-10 08:01:46 Read More

Politics can't define my cordial relation with Kohli: Afridi

Prevailing cross-border tension may have restricted Indo-Pak bilateral cricketing ties but Shahid Afridi loves to put across a point firmly - his "cordial relation" with India captain Virat Kohli cannot and will not be defined by political situation.
2018-02-10 07:45:22 Read More

Fed Cup: Karman puts India ahead in relegation play-off tie

Karman Kaur Thandi rose to the occasion and produced a straight set win against a crafty Lee Pei-Chi to hand India a 1-0 lead in the do-or-die Fed Cup tie against Chinese Taipiei on Saturday.
2018-02-10 07:29:55 Read More

CGF to explore possibility of Khatun's inclusion

The Commonwealth Games Federation on Saturday said that it will explore the possibility of a late call-up for Indian para-powerlifter Sakina Khatun after the Indian Olympic Association made a request to include her in the country's team for the Gold Coast CWG.
2018-02-10 06:47:53 Read More

Serena unsure about playing in year's remaining grand slams

Serena Williams dealt with serious health issues after giving birth to her daughter last September and the former world number one said on Friday that her status for the year's remaining grand slams remains up in the air.
2018-02-10 05:57:13 Read More

Juventus win after Fiorentina have penalty revoked by VAR

Juventus ground out a 2-0 win at Fiorentina on Friday after the hosts had a penalty revoked in another contentious incident involving the video replay system (VAR).
2018-02-10 05:46:25 Read More

Winter Olympics: Five gold medals up for grabs

Five gold medals are up for grabs on the first day of full competition in the Winter Olympics Saturday, which features the debut of a unified Korean ice hockey team.
2018-02-10 05:25:35 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Tennis

Federico Meda: Rugby player on the field, cycling enthusiast off it

It is almost impossible to believe, that once the Dubai Tour and the subsequent Abu Dhabi Tour concludes, Federico will morph into a completely different individual, almost an alter-ego. This calm, generous and composed Walter White-like persona will turn into a rough and tough, adrenaline-pumping, Heisenberg-esque like portrait.
2018-02-10 04:25:41 Read More

Dhawanâ€™s 100th ODI: His top five centuries

On the occasion of his 100th ODI, hereâ€™s a recap of Shikhar Dhawanâ€™s five most influential innings.
2018-02-10 03:30:00 Read More

Fed Cup has helped me improve: Karman Kaur Thandi

Karman Kaur Thandi shot into the limelight four years back, when as a 14-year-old she emerged as the champion in the under-16 WTA Future Stars event.
2018-02-10 03:22:25 Read More

Anukul Roy, JSCA deny Vermaâ€™s overage claims

Notwithstanding their success at the U-19 World Cup in New Zealand, the Indian contingent, led by Prithvi Shaw and coached by Rahul Dravid, once again find themselves in a controversy.
2018-02-10 03:18:21 Read More

Fed Cup Asia: India stay afloat after blanking Hong Kong

It took three days of toil and hard work and India finally got on a win in the Fed Cup Asia Oceania Group 1 playoff matches. The first two days were stories of missed opportunities, where India levelled the ties against China and Kazakhstan respectively only to falter in the crucial doubles rubber.
2018-02-10 03:02:31 Read More

Can't ask for anything better from our bowlers: Bharat Arun

Be it Tests or ODIs, ever since the Indian team landed here in South Africa for what was expected to be a â€˜trial by fireâ€™ tour, their bowlers have turned out to be the biggest reason to cheer so far, other than Virat Kohliâ€™s batting.
2018-02-10 02:53:08 Read More

De Villiers returns as India target historic series win

For a down and out team, South Africa looked surprisingly buoyant at the Wanderers cricket stadium on Friday. Right now, they are desperately in need of some inspiration if they are to prevent India from running away with the series.
2018-02-10 02:39:31 Read More

NADA not to test cricketers, says Sports Ministry

It looks like BCCI has successfully managed to thwart the governmentâ€™s interference in dope testing of Indian cricketers. The sports ministry has backed off from its efforts to bring the cricket board under the jurisdiction of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
2018-02-10 02:26:28 Read More

India's over-dependence on Kohli, spinners is worrying: Srikkanth

Kris Srikkanth believes that the Indian cricket team's dependence on skipper Virat Kohli to repeatedly bail them out of a tough spot or finish games, as well as the reliance on Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav to take wickets, is a cause for concern in a very busy year full of overseas tours.
2018-02-10 02:00:00 Read More

BCCI must think of social causes too: Sunil Gavaskar

South Africa are looking at history and hoping that the Pink day will continue to be a winning day for their team. They have as yet to lose a game played on Pink day where the team wears pink uniform to try spread awareness about breast cancer.
2018-02-10 01:30:00 Read More

ISL: Debutants Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-0 to secure play-offs berth

Debutants Bengaluru FC secured a play-offs berth in this year's Indian Super League (ISL) with a convincing 2-0 win over FC Goa at the Kanteerava stadium on Friday.
2018-02-09 17:17:04 Read More

Eager to make a mark in the IPL: Kamlesh Nagarkoti

Nagarkoti, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3.2 crore at the Indian Premier League auctions last month, is excited to be working under Jacques Kallis and Simon Katich.
2018-02-09 16:31:29 Read More

Flag-bearer Shiva leads Indian contingent at Winter Olympics

Star luger Shiva Keshavan once again did the honours of holding the national flag as the Indian contingent, including cross country skier Jagdish Singh, took part in a glittering opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday.
2018-02-09 16:10:40 Read More

India may not host 2021 ICC Champions Trophy due to tax issues

Unless the Indian government provides a tax exemption, India may not be able to host the 2021 ICC Champions Trophy, and perhaps even the ICC World Cups, in future.
2018-02-09 15:58:23 Read More

Pension for meritorious sportspersons doubled: Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Friday announced that the pension given to meritorious sportspersons has been doubled, with Olympic medallists set to get Rs 20,000 per month.
2018-02-09 15:52:55 Read More

Rathore justifies big hike in Khelo India scheme

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore defended the big hike in allocation of funds for the Khelo India scheme in this year's sports budget at the expense of SAI, saying it will give a massive push to upgradation of infrastructure.
2018-02-09 15:14:50 Read More

BCCI has assured support to us: CABI chief

The CABI chief revealed that post the Indian visually challenged team's latest triumph, in UAE, when they beat Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling final, he had a positive meeting with the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) head Vinod Rai in New Delhi too.
2018-02-09 14:45:59 Read More

Korean unity, historic handshake as Pyeongchang Olympics open

The two Koreas marched together and South Korea's president shared a historic handshake with Kim Jong Un's sister as the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opened in a spirit of intense rapprochement on Friday.
2018-02-09 14:41:57 Read More

Indian para-cyclists win one silver, two bronze at Asian Championships

The India team underlined their supremacy in the Asian Para-Cycling Championships by posting three podium finishes, here at the Wunna Theikdi Sport Stadium here in Naypyidaw, Myanmar on Friday.
2018-02-09 14:24:06 Read More

We are under pressure and it's do or die for us, says Chris Morris

South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris conceded that the whole team is under tremendous pressure ahead of the "do or die" fourth ODI, as a dominant India eye a first-ever series win on Saturday.
2018-02-09 14:16:34 Read More

Door not closed on Ashwin, Jadeja: India's bowling coach

Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun said the door is not closed on Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, despite the emergence of a red-hot wrist spin duo in Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal.
2018-02-09 14:00:42 Read More

Batsman stranded on 99* in controversial finish

In an apparent case of unsportsmanlike behaviour, Leeward Islands have come under heavy criticism for deliberately knocking down the chances of their opponent team's 20-year-old batsman to score a maiden List A hundred.
2018-02-09 13:06:48 Read More

Russian athletes march behind Olympic flag at Winter Games opening ceremony

Russian athletes marched behind a neutral flag at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, after Russia's team was suspended over a doping scandal.
2018-02-09 13:01:25 Read More

Richardson skipped IPL to pursue Test dream

Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson has opened on his decision to skip the Indian Premier League [IPL] this year citing his wedding in April and the dream to represent his country in Test cricket as the reasons.
2018-02-09 12:15:37 Read More

Dubai Tour: Colbrelli strongest on Stage 4, Viviani primed to win title

Italian cyclist Sonny Colbrelli, who rides for Bahrein Merida, won the "queen" stage of the 2018 Dubai Tour that stretched across the Hatta Dam climb in a frenzied finish on Friday.
2018-02-09 12:13:06 Read More

F1 will still have 'glamour' without models, says Carey

Formula One will have no female models parading on the starting grid this season but will still be a sport of "glamour and mystique", according to chairman and chief executive Chase Carey.
2018-02-09 12:10:45 Read More

Akhil Kumar to fight second pro bout on Saturday

Nearly a year after turning professional, seasoned Indian boxer Akhil Kumar will fight his second bout in the circuit when he takes on Tanzanian Sadiki Momba on Saturday under the aegis of a brand new promoter.
2018-02-09 11:59:59 Read More

BATC: Sindhu wins but India lose to Indonesia in quarters

The Indian women's team campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships ended as they went down to Indonesia 1-3 in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
2018-02-09 11:50:05 Read More

Indian men, women out of Badminton Asia Championships

The Indian men's and women's teams crashed out of the Badminton Asia Team Championships after losing to China and Indonesia respectively in the quarter-finals here.
2018-02-09 11:50:05 Read More

Olympics committee apologises to Iran over Samsung 'misunderstanding'

Pyeongchang Olympic organisers said they had apologised to Iran on Friday after a diplomatic furore over its athletes being denied special Samsung phones issued for the Games.
2018-02-09 11:34:56 Read More

Live Cricket Score: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Sharjah

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2018-02-09 11:19:56 Read More

Ankita, Karman seal India's win over Hong Kong in Fed Cup

Ankita Raina continued her red-hot form with a fluent win after Karman Kaur Thandi's erratic victory as India blanked Hong Kong 3-0 in the Fed Cup on Friday.
2018-02-09 11:03:56 Read More

Olympic podium ultimate aim of Khelo India: Rathore

The first edition of the Khelo India School Games held in New Delhi came to a close on Thursday, and on the side-lines of it Rathore spoke to Rajesh Kalra, Chief Editor of Times Internet Ltd, about the importance of KISG and what it means for the future of Indian sports.
2018-02-09 09:33:26 Read More

Indian women eye 3-0 whitewash of South Africa

Series in the bag, the Indian women's cricket team will be eager to pile further misery on South Africa in the third and final fixture of the rubber, which is part of the ICC Women's ODI Championship on Saturday.
2018-02-09 09:28:57 Read More

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St Moritz Ice Cricket: Sehwag roars after blasting quickfire fifty

Virender Sehwag might have called time on his international career but the swashbuckling opener hasn't lost the touch that made him a bowler's worst nightmare.
2018-02-09 08:23:13 Read More

ICC appoints Indra Nooyi as its first independent female director

The PepsiCo Chairman and CEO has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organizationâ€™s first independent female director.
2018-02-09 08:01:11 Read More

Kohli has transformed Chahal into a brave bowler: Vettori

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori feels India skipper Virat Kohli has instilled a lot of courage in wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, calling it the primary reason for his phenomenal success in limited-overs cricket.
2018-02-09 07:08:29 Read More

India eye milestone win, South Africa hope for revival

India's indomitable cricket team looks set for a landmark series triumph but an injury-ravaged South Africa would hope for some AB de Villiers magic to halt the visitors' charge in the fourth one-dayer, here tomorrow.
2018-02-09 06:42:41 Read More

Coutinho opens account as Barcelona reach Copa del Rey final

Philippe Coutinho came off the bench to score his first goal for Barcelona in a 2-0 win at Valencia on Thursday that saw his new club ease into another Copa del Rey final.
2018-02-09 05:58:52 Read More

Norway's Olympians shell-shocked as they're sent 15,000 eggs

You had one job! Norwegian chefs hoping to buy 1,500 eggs to feed hungry Olympic athletes have had their dinner plans scrambled after a mix-up with a grocery order.
2018-02-09 05:43:41 Read More

Since IPL launch, BCCI has paid Rs 3,500cr in tax

A ources told TOI on Wednesday that BCCI has paid around Rs 3,500 crore as tax since the financial year 2007-08. Since 2008 - when IPL made its debut - the income tax department has refused to grant an exemption to the board, terming the annual tournament a commercial activity.
2018-02-09 04:05:47 Read More

As U-19 selectors take on secretary, a bonus goes missing

It is learnt that Rahul Dravid, coach of the U-19 team, had asked for Chahar but the selectors didn't get their way as the leg-spinner from Rajasthan could have only been accommodated in the place of Jharkhand's left-arm spinner Anukul Roy.
2018-02-09 03:56:01 Read More

Khelo India School Games: Stars of the future

TOI takes a look at some young sportspersons who lit up the inaugural Khelo India School Games with their inspiring performances
2018-02-09 03:42:32 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Para-athletes

Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a look at those lion-hearted para-athletes that won laurels for India on the world stage in 2017.
2018-02-09 03:12:22 Read More

Khelo India School Games: Haryana are the top guns

India has set itself on the path of becoming a strong sporting nation, with the inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games (KISG) providing an excellent launchpad to the country's young and promising athletes to showcase their talent at the national level.
2018-02-09 03:01:25 Read More

Virat Kohli is as ruthless as Viv Richards: Kallicharran

One of cricket's all-time greats and former captain of the West Indies team, Alvin Kallicharran says he never misses the chance to visit India 'where cricket is religion'. Chief guest at a cricket tournament organised in UP's Pilibhit, he talks to TOI about Virat Kohli, 'Fire in Babylon' and comparisons between Lara and Chanderpaul.
2018-02-09 02:58:05 Read More

Wrist spinners lend wings to 2019 â€‹World Cup hopes

Not until India have played England in England - also the venue for the 2019 50-over World Cup - will they come up with a core for the marquee tournament.
2018-02-09 02:37:45 Read More

ICC Academy: Opening doors to cricket's next generation

The ICC cricket academy is quite possibly the biggest, finest and the most refined cricket academy and a thing to marvel at.
2018-02-09 02:29:55 Read More

Virat Kohli ranks up there with Indiaâ€™s Fab Four: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Virat Kohli can be clubbed in the same pedigree as the famed batting quarter of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag.
2018-02-09 02:28:53 Read More

Kohli says he wants to play with same energy even when he's 35

Had he scored five more runs in singles and doubles, Virat Kohli would have ended up scoring - just by running between the wickets - what nine South African batsmen collectively managed in the third ODI.
2018-02-09 02:24:08 Read More

Kohli says he wants to play with same energy even when he's 35

With â€˜supermanâ€™ Virat Kohli, India cannot go wrong: Amarnath

Former India allrounder Mohinder Amarnath believes that the current Indian cricket team, under the leadership of a red-hot Virat Kohli, has the potential to succeed across the globe.
2018-02-09 02:19:57 Read More

Move to shift BCCI HQ in troubled waters

The proposal to shift the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters from its famous â€˜Dâ€™ Road address here to the newly-acquired facility in Bangalore seems to have hit a serious roadblock.
2018-02-08 17:35:53 Read More

Prithvi Shaw believes he is ready for senior India

Mumbai teenage sensation and India U-19 skipper Prithvi Shaw, who led the colts to World Cup title last week, believes he is well-equipped for senior India graduation.
2018-02-08 17:32:43 Read More

Sakina writes to PM, threatens to move court

Caught in the crosshairs of the PCI and the IOA, para powerlifter Sakina Khatun has now knocked at the doors of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get her name included in the country's contingent for the forthcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.
2018-02-08 17:24:11 Read More

Indian Super League: ATK hold Kerala Blasters 2-2

Defending champions ATK managed to halt their string of defeats with an uninspiring 2-2 draw against Kerala Blasters in their Indian Super League football fixture at Saltlake Stadium here on Thursday.
2018-02-08 17:15:22 Read More

Backing wrist spinners was a tough decision: MSK Prasad

The fact that young wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal had demolished the South African batting unit in the first three ODIs in their own backyard hasn't surprised the BCCI chairman of selectors MSK Prasad.
2018-02-08 17:08:40 Read More

Asia Team C'ships: Indian men, women enter quarterfinals

The Indian men and women's teams on Thursday qualified for the quarterfinals despite losing to their respective opponents in the Badminton Asia Team Championships.
2018-02-08 16:54:05 Read More

AB de Villiers returns to SA squad for remaining ODIs

Star batsman AB de Villiers returned to South Africa's squad for the remaining three one-day internationals against India, giving a boost to the beleaguered hosts who have lost all their matches so far.
2018-02-08 16:46:02 Read More

Khelo India School Games: Haryana emerge champions

Haryana, buoyed by a rich final day haul, pipped Maharashtra to emerge as overall champions at the inaugural Khelo India School Games on Thursday.
2018-02-08 16:45:35 Read More

Journey to 'fit and sporty' India has just begun: Rathore

Soon after the inaugural edition of Khelo India School Games concluded on Thursday, sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said the journey to a "fit and sporty nation" has just begun.
2018-02-08 15:52:07 Read More

No evidence of corruption in 3rd Ashes Test: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday said there was no evidence of corruption during the third Ashes Test last December, contradicting claims made by a British tabloid following a sting operation.
2018-02-08 15:41:00 Read More

No evidence of corruption in 3rd Ashes Test: ICC

Indian Squash Open: Harinder stuns Lake to enter quarters

Former national champion Harinder Pal Sandhu sprang a surprise in the inaugural USD 35,000 Vedanta Indian Squash Open here on Thursday by ousting seeded English rival Nathan Lake of England 3-1.
2018-02-08 14:58:15 Read More

Indian Squash Open: Harinder stuns Lake to enter quarters

ISL Live Score: ATK vs Kerala Blasters

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2018-02-08 14:30:43 Read More

IOA intervenes after powerlifter threatens suicide

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its Paralympic counterpart are making a last-ditch attempt to ensure para-powerlifter Sakina Khatun participates in the upcoming Commonwealth Games after she threatened to commit suicide if not selected.
2018-02-08 13:40:02 Read More

India's philosophy, yoga, religion fascinates Shvedova

The philosophy of life and death presented in great detail in the epic Gita, India's "beautiful" places, its welcoming people and yoga are what fascinated Kazakhstan's top tennis player Yaroslava Shvedova.
2018-02-08 13:15:17 Read More

Indian flag raised at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Village

A day before the beginning of the Winter Olympics, the Indian flag was raised at the Games Village at a formal team welcome ceremony here.
2018-02-08 13:14:03 Read More

Manchester United profit weighed down by higher wage bill

English soccer club Manchester United said its core quarterly earnings dipped because of rising wages for its players after its return to the Champions League.
2018-02-08 13:05:00 Read More

English players are masters of diving, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger weighed into the debate about simulation in the Premier League by suggesting that English players may have become "the masters of diving" ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.
2018-02-08 13:02:02 Read More

Sri Lanka bounce back as bowlers dominate opening day

Sri Lanka hit back with four wickets after being bowled out for 222 as bowlers led by Bangladesh spinner Abdur Razzak dominated day one of the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.
2018-02-08 13:00:59 Read More

Fed Cup: Ankita shines again but India lose 1-2 to Kazakhstan

Ankita Raina showed nerves of steel in an inspirational win over a seasoned Yulia Putintseva but her effort proved insufficient again as India lost the Fed Cup tie 1-2 to Kazakhstan after losing the decisive doubles here on Thursday.
2018-02-08 12:18:11 Read More

Dubai Tour: Mark Cavendish conquers Stage 3

Mark Cavendish got his cycling season up by winning Stage 3 of the Dubai Tour. Cavendish, the winner of the 2015 edition of the event, broke through and crossed an attacking Alexander Kristoff to cross the line before everyone else.
2018-02-08 12:00:51 Read More

Kuldeep, Chahal could be the X-factor in 2019 World Cup: Kohli

After gaining an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the six-match ODI series against South Africa, the India skipper Virat Kohli feels the duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav will prove to be "massive X-factor" in the 2019 ICC World Cup.
2018-02-08 11:14:10 Read More

Kuldeep, Chahal could be the X-factor in 2019 WC: Kohli

Passion, talent & right philosophy can help Indian football: Lizarazu

Former French star Bixente Lizarazu, who was a part of the triumphant 1998 World Cup squad, says a combination of right philosophy, talent and passion can help India improve its football profile.
2018-02-08 10:08:36 Read More

Shami's run-up a problem, Bumrah needs to play county: Akram

Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram is quite impressed with Indian fast bowlers and feels they can be lethal in this year's tour of England if Mohammed Shami corrects a run-up flaw and Jasprit Bumrah devotes some time to county cricket.
2018-02-08 08:43:47 Read More

Lasith Malinga mulls retirement, says mentally done with cricket

Sri Lanka speedster Lasith Malinga has hinted at possible retirement, saying that he is mentally done with international cricket now that his eventful IPL career is over.
2018-02-08 08:30:12 Read More

Sindhu wins, India lose to Japan but reach quarter-finals

Star shuttler PV Sindhu extended her domination over world No.2 Akane Yamaguchi with a straight-game win. Despite the loss, India qualified for the quarter-finals in both the women's and men's competition.
2018-02-08 07:12:38 Read More

It's unbelievable: Kohli on Chahal-Yadav spin web

"We knew they would pick up wickets (here) because these guys have bowled in flatter batting tracks at home. Some might think they have bowled in T20 cricket when the conditions are very difficult and they have picked up wickets on a regular basis there as well," Virat Kohli said.
2018-02-08 06:50:45 Read More

Jhulan Goswami remembers each of her 200 ODI wickets

After becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets on Wednesday, Indiaâ€™s Jhulan Goswami reflected back on sensational career so far; and believe it or not, she remembers each of her 200 wickets.
2018-02-08 06:46:26 Read More

We need to re-work our plan against Chahal, Yadav: Duminy

Bamboozled by Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav in the ongoing ODI series, South Africa middle-order batsman JP Duminy said the Proteas need to go back to the drawing board and re-work their plan to tackle the Indian wrist-spin duo.
2018-02-08 06:27:31 Read More

Don't know what I would do on the field without intensity: Virat Kohli

"Look I am going to be 30 this year...I want to play this kind of cricket even when I am 34-35. That's why I train so much because I am a guy who likes to play with intensity. Once that is gone, I don't know what I am going to do on the field," Virat Kohli said.
2018-02-08 05:51:08 Read More

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Ski queens Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn look to rule the slopes

Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn head up a US women's alpine ski team aiming to dominate the Pyeongchang Olympics, while Austrian Marcel Hirscher targets a first individual title.
2018-02-08 05:27:36 Read More

Kohli is a genius and best in the world: Miandad

Former Pakistan captain and maverick batsman of the 80s Javed Miandad has hailed India skipper Virat Kohli as a â€œgenius who is the best batsman in the worldâ€. On Wednesday, Kohli scored his 34th ODI century - an unbeaten 160 - to set up Indiaâ€™s 124-run win over South Africa in Cape Town, which has left the No 1 ranked ODI team up 3-0 in the six-match series.
2018-02-08 05:14:56 Read More

Records set by King Kohli during his 160-run knock

Virat Kohli scored yet another century and with that racked up crucial milestones during the his 159-ball 160-run knock in the third ODI between India and South Africa, that India won by a whopping 124-run margin, to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the six-match series.
2018-02-08 04:42:10 Read More

Serena 'ready to go' says Fed Cup captain Rinaldi

Serena Williams will be "ready to go" when she returns to action this week in the United States' Fed Cup first round tie against the Netherlands, captain Kathy Rinaldi said on Wednesday.
2018-02-08 03:52:56 Read More

Spurs end Newport's Cup run at the second attempt

Tottenham Hotspur finally ended lowly Newport County's brave FA Cup run with a 2-0 win in a fourth-round replay at Wembley on Wednesday.
2018-02-08 03:35:17 Read More

Live score: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test

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Roger Federer to bid for number one spot in Rotterdam

Roger Federer announced on Wednesday that he will play in next week's ATP event in Rotterdam, where a run to the semi-finals would make him the oldest-ever world number one.
2018-02-08 03:11:55 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Shooting

TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud. Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these Indian shooters fared last year.
2018-02-08 02:58:07 Read More

Inside the colourful life of commentary with Anthony McCrossan

Being a play-by-play announcer requires more than a great set of lungs and an encyclopaedic memory, an art that Anthony McCrossan, known by man as the 'Voice of Cycling', has perfected.
2018-02-08 02:51:02 Read More

Jhulan record in India's 178-run win over South Africa

The Indian women thumped their South African counterparts by 178 runs in the second ODI in Kimberley on Wednesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
2018-02-08 02:39:25 Read More

India rout South Africa by 124 runs, take 3-0 lead

India vs South Africa: An all-round show saw India crush South Africa by 124 runs in the third ODI in Cape Town on Wednesday as they took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the six-match series.
2018-02-08 02:27:47 Read More

One-day master Virat Kohli dishes out another gem

Virat Kohli can stake claim to owning the 50-over format. With a cracking, unbeaten 34th ODI hundred in the third of the six-match series against South Africa on Wednesday, the India skipper has only tightened his grip on this format like no other cricketer in history barring Sachin Tendulkar.
2018-02-08 02:25:48 Read More

3rd ODI: All-round India crush SA to take unassailable 3-0 lead

An all-round show saw India crush South Africa by 124 runs in the third ODI in Cape Town on Wednesday as they took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the six-match series. The wristspinners again spelled the doom for the hosts as the pair of Kuldeep Yadav (4/23) and Yuzvendra Chahal (4/46) shared eight wickets to bowl out South Africa for 179 in chase of 304.
2018-02-07 18:36:08 Read More

Dhoni first Indian keeper to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs

Former India captain MS Dhoni has become the fourth wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals in the ODI cricket after Kumar Sangakkara, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Boucher.
2018-02-07 17:06:04 Read More

I-League: Chennai City FC hold Mohun Bagan to goalless draw

Mohun Bagan slipped further in the I-League title race, after being held to a goalless draw by Chennai City FC on Wednesday. Akram Moghrabi missed a penalty in the 82nd minute as Bagan's woes were compounded on a tough day for the Kolkata giants.
2018-02-07 16:48:26 Read More

Khelo India School Games: Three-cornered fight for honours in medals tally

With one more day left, the race for the honours in terms of gold medals is still wide open as more than 50 gold medals will be decided on a packed final day. Boxing itself will account for 26 gold medals on the last day.
2018-02-07 16:33:36 Read More

Malinga joins Mumbai Indians as bowling mentor

Mumbai Indians on Wednesday appointed Sri Lankan International and one of its longest serving member player, Lasith Malinga as the bowling mentor of the team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.
2018-02-07 16:29:24 Read More

3rd ODI live: Kuldeep removes Markram for 32

Check live cricket score, cricket scorecard & ball by ball commentary of India vs South Africa 3rd ODI on Times of India
2018-02-07 16:26:02 Read More

Unfair to compare teams of different generations, says Sachin Tendulkar

TOI caught up with Sachin Tendulakr during the Auto Expo and he spoke on a variety of topics ranging from the current Indian cricket setup to his son Arjun Tendulkar who has been making the headlines with his performances in the cricket field as he aims to build a career like his famous father.
2018-02-07 15:59:51 Read More

2nd ODI: Mandhana stars again as India women wallop SA to seal series

Opener Smriti Mandhana slammed a quick-fire 135 as Indian women's cricket team produced yet another clinical display to beat South Africa by 178 runs in the second ODI and clinch the three-match series on Wednesday.
2018-02-07 15:01:41 Read More

Rahul Dravid paid Rs 2.4 crore as professional fees by BCCI

Rahul Dravid, head coach of the India U-19 World Cup-winning outfit, received Rs 2.43 crore as professional fees from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017.
2018-02-07 14:04:56 Read More

Maxwell century powers Australia to T20 win over England

Glenn Maxwell slammed a last-ball six to score a masterful century and lead Australia to a five-wicket victory over England in the second tri-series Twenty20 international in Hobart on Wednesday.
2018-02-07 13:59:47 Read More

Indian men rout Maldives 5-0 in Badminton Asia Team Championships

World No.5 Kidambi Srikanth led the charge as India drubbed minnows Maldives 5-0 to make a resounding start in the men's team competition of the Badminton Asia Team Championships, on Wednesday.
2018-02-07 13:46:29 Read More

Jhulan Goswami first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets

India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday added another feather to her illustrious cap by becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets.
2018-02-07 13:24:48 Read More

British sprinter Levine suspended after failing drugs test

British Olympic sprinter Nigel Levine has been provisionally suspended after for failing a drugs test, UK Athletics said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has not competed since he broke his pelvis in a serious motorbike crash in January last year.
2018-02-07 12:56:12 Read More

Dubai Tour 2018: Elia Viviani wins second stage

Quick-Step Floors sprinter Elia Viviani overcame a last minute threat from Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen to swiftly move across the finish line of Stage 2 of the Dubai Tour.
2018-02-07 12:47:42 Read More

Sandeep asks government to build world-class rehab centre in India

Former India hockey captain Sandeep Singh has urged Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to build a world-class rehabilitation centre for sportspersons in the country.
2018-02-07 12:21:06 Read More

Rescued from child marriage, 16-year-old Anusha makes a mark in sports

The achievement of B Anusha, whose exploits on the sporting field during the inter-school cricket have received an all-round appreciation, is a shining example of what proper encouragement and guidance can do.
2018-02-07 12:11:42 Read More

Fed Cup: India lose 1-2 to China despite Ankita's singles win

A fired-up Ankita Raina produced a stunning performance under pressure to shock world number 120, Lin Zhu, but that was not enough as India lost the Fed Cup tie against China 1-2 on the opening day of the Asia/Oceania Group I competition.
2018-02-07 11:48:07 Read More

FIH announces Hockey Pro League schedule

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has revealed the full schedule for the inaugural season of the Hockey Pro League which begins on January 19, 2019.
2018-02-07 11:29:25 Read More

FIH announces Hockey Pro League schedule

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has revealed the full schedule for the inaugural season of the Hockey Pro League which begins on January 19, 2019.
2018-02-07 11:29:25 Read More

Constantine offered contract extension till 2019 Asian Cup

Indian football coach Stephen Constantine was on Wednesday offered a contract extension till the end of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, following a string of highly impressive results in recent times.
2018-02-07 10:50:51 Read More

Sangakkara calls for Test pay minimum to stop T20 exodus

Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara has called for Test cricket to introduce a minimum match fee for all countries to stop young players ditching the long-form for lucrative Twenty20 leagues.
2018-02-07 08:41:51 Read More

Live Blog: India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI, Cape Town

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2018-02-07 07:32:22 Read More

India's U-17 World Cup star Dheeraj leaves for Scotland

His confidence bolstered after a stint with former England goalkeeper David James, India's U-17 custodian Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem on Wednesday left for a trial at Scottish Premiership club Motherwell FC.
2018-02-07 07:30:55 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar urges BCCI to recognise India's blind cricket body

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called on the BCCI to recognise the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board's pension scheme.
2018-02-07 06:44:07 Read More

Live score: Australia vs England, 2nd T20I, Hobart

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2018-02-07 06:18:41 Read More

14-yr-old swimmer Gauravi Singhvi does state proud in Mumbai

Ninth-grader Gauravi Singhvi, 14, from the City of Lakes set another record by covering a distance of 48 kilometers in 9 hours 22 minutes in Mumbai on Tuesday. She is the youngest swimmer in the state to do so.
2018-02-07 04:45:10 Read More

14-yr-old swimmer Gauravi Singhvi does state proud in Mumbai

Rafael Nadal signs on for Queen's challenge

World number one Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will play in the Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen's Club later this year.
2018-02-07 04:38:14 Read More

Dheeraj's Euro journey begins from Wednesday

Dheeraj Singh, India's goalkeeper at the Fifa U-17 World Cup, will start his trial with Motherwell FC from Thursday with the Scottish Premiership club making him an integral part.
2018-02-07 04:33:33 Read More

Climate change threatens future of golf, cricket, football: Report

Wetter winters and coastal erosion linked to climate change are threatening the future of golf, a report backed by governing body the R&A warned on Wednesday.
2018-02-07 04:23:42 Read More

Resolute shooter Mahima Agrawal makes India squad

Mahima Agrawal doesn't remember when she graduated from watching her favourite cartoon on television to reading sci-fi novels in her free time. But the young pistol shooter from Jabalpur has certainly marked footprints of her journey from being just a National Cadet Corps (NCC) shooter to a member of the Indian senior team.
2018-02-07 04:20:28 Read More

Resolute shooter Mahima Agrawal makes India squad

Swansea hit eight in FA Cup rout, Huddersfield advance

Swansea racked up the biggest FA Cup win in their history as Tammy Abraham and Nathan Dyer inspired an 8-1 thrashing of Notts County in Tuesday's fourth round replay.
2018-02-07 04:16:04 Read More

Khelo India College meet on cards

Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore acknowledged on Tuesday that some of the promising talent may not be on display at the ongoing inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games (KISG) due to the impending Board exams.
2018-02-07 03:46:13 Read More

On this day: 19 years of Kumble's 10/74 at Kotla

On February 7, 1999 at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Kumble became the second bowler in the history of Test cricket after Jim Laker to capture all ten wickets of an innings. The setting being the second Test of a short two-game series with Pakistan, with India needing to win to level the scores.
2018-02-07 03:22:17 Read More

Indian spinners have bowled magically: Gavaskar

A hearty congratulations to the India Under-19 team on winning the ICC Under-19 World Cup and that too in such an emphatic manner. The margin of wins shows that they were by far the best team in the tournament, well ahead of the rest.
2018-02-07 03:04:09 Read More

In Dubai, Pakistan cricket finds long-lost warmth

Nine years ago, an unfortunate event snatched away International cricket from Pakistan. But in Dubai, their cricket has found a fresh lease of life.
2018-02-07 03:02:52 Read More

South Africaâ€™s performance has been embarrassing: Srikkanth

Former India captain and opener Kris Srikkanth feels that South Africa, with their dismal performance in the ODI series against India, have â€˜left everyone a tad embarrassedâ€™.
2018-02-07 02:55:40 Read More

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Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Golf

TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud. Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a recap of the how the top Indian golfers fared last year.
2018-02-07 02:47:15 Read More

What's gone wrong at Chelsea?

Chelsea's troubled season hit a new low on Monday as the Premier League champions crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Watford that heaped fresh pressure on beleaguered boss Antonio Conte.
2018-02-07 02:40:33 Read More

Barren Cape Town wicket expected to suit dominant India

The South African team's net session at the Newlands on Tuesday morning, a day ahead of the third One-day International against India here, was a sight. Even on second thought it appeared like the hosts had invited every slow bowler worth his penny to bowl at the batsmen in what seemed like an endless practice stint.
2018-02-07 02:25:34 Read More

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni working on a plan?

MS Dhoni focused on collecting slower deliveries sent down the leg-side and attempted flicking the bails off. South Africa believe coming down the track to counter spin could be a strategy - as batting coach Dale Benkenstein believes defending won't help.
2018-02-07 02:25:18 Read More

ISL: Bengaluru FC beat Chennaiyin FC, open seven-point lead at top

Bengaluru FC underlined their class, winning the 'Southern Derby' against Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in an Indian Super League (ISL) match to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.
2018-02-06 17:20:42 Read More

India men thrash Philippines in Badminton Asia Team Championship

Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu led the women's team to a thrilling 3-2 win over Hong Kong while the men's side routed Philippines 5-0 as India made a positive start in the Badminton Asia Team Championship on Tuesday.
2018-02-06 17:16:11 Read More

Khelo India School Games: Maharashtra move into second spot

Maharashtra picked up three gold medals to move into the second place, even as Haryana, who had won two on Tuesday stayed in the top spot of the medals tally in the first Khelo India School Games.
2018-02-06 16:55:22 Read More

AIFF committee to discuss Constantine's contract

The All India Football Federation's technical committee is likely to recommend a contract extension for national team coach Stephen Constantine in its meeting on Wednesday.
2018-02-06 16:05:09 Read More

Ronald Koeman named new Netherlands coach

Ronald Koeman has been appointed as coach of the Netherlands national team up to and including the 2022 World Cup, the Dutch football association (KNVB) announced on Tuesday.
2018-02-06 15:54:54 Read More

Chittagong pitch rated below average, gets one demerit point

The Chittagong Test pitch for the opening match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has been rated as "below average" and it has received one demerit point according to the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
2018-02-06 15:52:37 Read More

SA batsmen train with five spinners ahead of third ODI

South Africa called as many as five wrist spinners in the nets ahead of the third ODI against India on Tuesday, hoping it will help their struggling batsmen combat the combined threat of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.
2018-02-06 15:34:19 Read More

We are not out of series yet, insists Kagiso Rabada

A depleted South Africa have not been able to compete against India in the ongoing ODI series but pacer Kagiso Rabada would like to believe that all is not lost for the home team.
2018-02-06 15:15:13 Read More

Khelo India to have separate women's championship in future

The government's ambitious Khelo India Games initiative will be expanded in the next few years to include a separate women's championship, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced on Tuesday.
2018-02-06 14:29:54 Read More

Indian ODI team now has X-factor to win anywhere: Dhawan

Opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the Indian ODI team now has the right balance and X-factor to succeed anywhere, holding the number one side in good stead ahead of the 2019 World Cup in England.
2018-02-06 14:19:15 Read More

Dubai Tour: Dylan Groenewegen wins frenetic opening stage

It was a closely fought battle near the finishing line, but Dutch sprinter Dylan Groenewegen triumphed in a bunch sprint to win the opening Stage of the 2018 Dubai Tour clocking 3h51'35".
2018-02-06 13:52:04 Read More

PSG pay Neymar whopping 3 million euros a month

Paris Saint-Germain pays 12 of the 13 largest player salaries in the French league, led by Neymar, who makes 3.07 million euros ($3.8 million) gross a month, more than twice as much as the next highest earner, sports daily L'Equipe reported on Tuesday.
2018-02-06 13:12:39 Read More

After U-19 triumph, pacer Porel looks for domestic success

India's Under-19 World Cup winning pacer Ishan Porel is fully aware that there is no shortcut to success and says he will have to perform in domestic cricket to make the boys-to-men transition.
2018-02-06 12:21:58 Read More

'Sad' Simona Halep to miss Fed Cup tie

World number two Simona Halep said Tuesday that she will miss Romania's Fed Cup tie with Canada this weekend after an injury picked up at a gruelling Australian Open failed to heal.
2018-02-06 11:59:40 Read More

'Sad' Simona Halep to miss Fed Cup tie

West Indies to host first day-night Test against Sri Lanka

The West Indies will host their first ever day-night Test when Sri Lanka tour the Caribbean in June, cricket officials said on Tuesday. The final Test of the three-match series will be a day- night encounter at the Kensington Oval in Barbados starting June 23, said Sri Lanka Cricket.
2018-02-06 11:51:27 Read More

Asia Championship: Sindhu leads India to win over Hong Kong

With London Olympics bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal pulling out of the tournament citing a groin injury, Sindhu proved her mettle as she first claimed the singles match and then combined with N Sikki Reddy to win the second doubles game.
2018-02-06 09:31:16 Read More

Disgraced Salman Butt to play in Bangladesh

Disgraced former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has arrived in Bangladesh to play his first full-fledged competition outside his homeland since serving a five-year ban for spot fixing, an official said on Tuesday.
2018-02-06 09:16:26 Read More

The return of the number nine

The rise of Tottenhamâ€™s Harry Kane as one of the deadliest strikers in the world also backs the claim of why the old-fashioned centre forward is back in demand.
2018-02-06 08:58:25 Read More

India get easy draw in mixed badminton team event of CWG

Formidable India are likely to have an easy passage to the knockout stage of badminton mixed team event as they have been drawn with minnows Pakistan, Scotland and Sri Lanka in Group A of the Commonwealth Games.
2018-02-06 07:49:14 Read More

Rahul Dravid voices concern over disparity in prize money

The ICC Under-19 World Cup winning Indian team coach, Rahul Dravid, has expressed his reservations on the disparity in the prize money that was announced for the support staff by the BCCI.
2018-02-06 07:22:36 Read More

India eye historic lead against injury-hit South Africans

Twice previously, India have managed to win two ODIs in a bilateral series in South Africa -- in 1992-93 and in 2010-11. In the latter instance, the visitors shot into a 2-1 lead, only to lose the five-match series 3-2 in the end. They had also lost 5-2 in the other instance.
2018-02-06 07:15:51 Read More

India women eye series win against South Africa

Dominant in the series-opener, the Indian women's cricket team would now look to seal the issue when it takes on South Africa in the second ODI of the three- match series on Wednesday.
2018-02-06 06:46:11 Read More

Shawâ€™s heartfelt message to â€˜Legendâ€™ Dravid

Right from their opening game of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup against Australia, the Indian team had shown that they were a step ahead of the competition and their emphatic run to a well-deserved title victory did not come as a surprise.
2018-02-06 05:39:12 Read More

Teenage Udaipur girl Gauri Singhvi swims 48kms on Mumbai coast

Gauri Singhvi, a 14-year-old swimmer from Udaipaur, has today covered a distance of approximately 48 kilometres in Mumbai, according to news agency ANI.
2018-02-06 05:22:47 Read More

Harley Windsor -- Australia's accidental Winter Olympian

It was by accident that Australia's first Aboriginal Winter Olympian Harley Windsor discovered figure skating, and he has never looked back.
2018-02-06 04:30:49 Read More

When Shubman Gill made Dravid groove to bhangra

Usually quiet in celebration, Shubman Gill was surprisingly ecstatic upon reaching his century against Pakistan in the semifinal of the U-19 World Cup. One could not comprehend whether the reaction was a result of relief upon reaching the three-digit mark after scoring three fifties or simply the joy of scoring against arch-rivals Pakistan. Gill, who was named player of the tournament, said he celebrated because he was being sledged a little too much.
2018-02-06 04:21:41 Read More

Touchdown Mumbai: Colts get a feel of being crowned champions

Mumbai surely knows how to welcome its champions. Just ask the victorious cricket teams that landed in tinsel town after annexing the 1983 World Cup and the 2007 World T20.
2018-02-06 04:16:22 Read More

Asia Team Badminton: Sindhu to spearhead Indian challenge

PV Sindhu will have to forget her India Open final defeat quickly as she has to brace up for another tough challenge soon. In the absence of Saina Nehwal, Sindhu will be spearheading the Indian contingent at the Asia Team Badminton Championship (ABC) scheduled to get underway at Alor Setar, Malaysia, on Tuesday.
2018-02-06 03:41:57 Read More

BCCI website mess: Lalit Modi blames board

Disgraced former IPL czar Lalit Modi has hit out at the BCCI a day after TOI reported how the official Board website, bcci.tv, owned by Modi, had gone offline last weekend after the domain was not renewed in time.
2018-02-06 03:35:47 Read More

Dubai Tour returns to test world's best sprinters

Since its first edition, the Dubai Tour has really ascended beyond imagination. Back in 2014, it was merely a baby step taken in the direction of promoting cycling in the Middle-East, where barring the Tour of Qatar, cycling didn't have much scope of prospering. Four years later, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have emerged as serious cycling hubs and with each passing year, only begin to gain enormously in terms of popularity.
2018-02-06 03:03:22 Read More

Watford thrashing piles pressure on Chelsea boss Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insisted he "wasn't worried" about his job despite seeing his 10 men suffer a second consecutive humiliating defeat on Monday, going down 1-4 at Watford.
2018-02-06 02:57:57 Read More

Watford thrashing piles pressure on Chelsea boss Conte

Winning Dubai Tour can be my career highlight: Viviani

Last week, Elia Viviani had once spoken about how Team Sky was his team for life. But such things always pan out differently, don't they? Last August, Viviani broke his contract with Team Sky to join Quick-Step Floors. The Italian, who was left out of the British team's squad for the 2017 Giro d'Italia, had previously played down talk of a move before the end of his contract in 2018, but it was later announced that he had agreed to and signed a two-year deal with Patrick Lefevere's team.
2018-02-06 02:57:53 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Hockey

Parents' support helped Manjot overcome age controversy

He has become the toast of the nation ever since he slammed a winning unbeaten hundred against India in the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, but Manjot Kalra, it seems, was just having some â€˜funâ€™ out there.
2018-02-06 02:30:29 Read More

Challenges are only just beginning, says Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid ensured that his team left a good fortnight in advance to get as familiar to the conditions as possible. The whole exercise cost the Board a cool Rs 4-crore 67-lakhs, but the India Under-19 coach knew the worth of his efforts was much more.
2018-02-06 02:27:19 Read More

Indian women's team beats hapless South Africa by 88 runs

India produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash hosts South Africa by 88 runs in the first one-dayer of the ICC Women's Championship at Diamond Oval on Monday.
2018-02-05 16:12:34 Read More

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin described Virat Kohli as a captain with a fierce winning mentality and said that his positive body language always rubbed on the other players.
2018-02-05 16:05:30 Read More

Khelo India School Games: Haryana stay on top of medals tally, Delhi lie second

Haryana stayed on top despite not adding any more to their overnight tally of 20 gold medals, though Delhi narrowed the gap to just two at the first Khelo India School Games.
2018-02-05 15:50:34 Read More

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor gets up to 125 more years in prison for abuse

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to an additional 40 to 125 years in prison in a Michigan courtroom on Monday for sexually abusing young female gymnasts, following an earlier sentence of up to 175 years last month.
2018-02-05 15:45:32 Read More

It's been one difficult journey, says Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw termed his journey from Virar to Mount Maunganui a "difficult" one and said words can never express the emotions that he felt while guiding the Indian U-19 team to World Cup glory.
2018-02-05 15:37:54 Read More

India have task cut out at Asia Team Badminton Championship

With H S Prannoy injured and Saina Nehwal pulling out, India will have a tough task at hand when Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu lead the men's and women's teams respectively at the Asia Team Badminton Championship starting on Tuesday.
2018-02-05 14:44:40 Read More

Atletico defender Godin loses three teeth in nasty collision

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin lost three of his teeth after being caught full in the face by Valencia goalkeeper Neto during Sunday's La Liga encounter, his club said.
2018-02-05 13:50:11 Read More

Atletico defender Godin loses three teeth in nasty collision

BCCI likely to shift headquarters to Bangalore once NCA takes shape

The BCCI might shift its headquarters from the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to Bengaluru once the National Cricket Academy (NCA) takes shape in the next couple of years.
2018-02-05 13:36:26 Read More

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We got the result, but didn't play our number one game in final: Dravid

In the first media interaction at home after becoming the new under-19 world champions on Monday, India coach Rahul Dravid expressed his satisfaction for the successful campaign before disclosing that his team did not play its number one game in the final.
2018-02-05 13:15:59 Read More

Jagdish set for Winter Olympics, confusion over coach ends

Cross country skier Jagdish Singh is finally set to make his Winter Olympics debut in Pyeongchang as the confusion over who will accompany him as coach has ended.
2018-02-05 12:32:59 Read More

Sehwag irks bankers with his tweet on umpiring

Virender Sehwag's comment on the umpires' call for lunch with India needing just two runs for victory during the ODI against South Africa seems to have touched a raw nerve with Indian bankers, who have criticised the ace cricketer for comparing the umpires' decision with the manner in which public sector banks treat customers.
2018-02-05 12:27:45 Read More

Despite injustice by BCCI, Modi keeps website alive: Counsel

A day after TOI reported about how the BCCI website became dysfunctional last weekend because its domain was still owned by banned and currently living in exile Lalit Modi, who hadn't renewed the domain, the former IPL czar has hit back at the Board through his counsel Mehboob Abdi.
2018-02-05 12:09:24 Read More

As captain, Virat Kohli is still not at his best: Jennings

Former South Africa coach Ray Jennings feels that India captain Virat Kohli can be "intimidating in the dressing room" and it would be great if he gets a good guide, who can maximise his potential as a leader.
2018-02-05 12:04:34 Read More

As captain, Virat Kohli is still not at his best: Jennings

Pyeongchang Olympics: Sex abuse trauma centres set up for athletes

As American sport reels from a horrifying sexual abuse scandal, athletes competing in this month's Pyeongchang Olympics will have access to trauma units for the first time in Games history.
2018-02-05 11:39:19 Read More

No 'Plan B' for Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, says Bach

Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Monday said the Pyeongchang Winter Games have brought "real hope" to the divided Korean peninsula -- and added there was no "Plan B" even when nuclear tensions put them under threat.
2018-02-05 11:35:51 Read More

Manav Thakkar ends up with silver at WJC Finals

Indian paddler Manav Thakkar settled for silver after losing in the final of the 2018 ITTF World Junior Circuit Finals at Luxembourg.
2018-02-05 11:32:05 Read More

Victorious India U-19 team arrives to heroes welcome

Newly-crowned ICC U-19 World Champions, India were on Monday accorded a warm welcome on their arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, here.
2018-02-05 11:16:46 Read More

Liverpool's Van Dijk accuses Kane of diving

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has accused Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane of diving to win a penalty in Sunday's dramatic 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield.
2018-02-05 10:32:29 Read More

I can dethrone Vikas, says fit-again Mandeep

He has bulked up to "Indian boxing's golden category" - the middleweight - in pursuit of a second successive Commonwealth Games medal and after two podium finishes since the shift, Mandeep Jangra says he is ready to dethrone the more accomplished Vikas Krishan.
2018-02-05 10:12:30 Read More

Retiring Shiva Keshavan aims for last hurrah in Winter Olympics

Competing in his sixth and last Winter Olympics, pioneer luger Shiva Keshavan wants to overcome a recent injury and end his international career with a flourish during the Pyeongchang Games, starting this week.
2018-02-05 09:43:23 Read More

Quinton de Kock ruled out for 2-4 weeks with wrist injury

South Africa wicket-keeper batsman, Quinton de Kock, has been ruled out of the remainder of the Momentum One-Day International (ODI) series and upcoming T20 International series against India due to a left wrist injury.
2018-02-05 09:42:00 Read More

Life ban on Sreesanth: SC issues notice to BCCI

The Supreme Court on Monday sought reply from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over former Indian pacer S Sreesanth's appeal against his life ban in connection with the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.
2018-02-05 08:32:29 Read More

IOC says no Olympics for Russians who had life bans lifted

Fifteen Russian athletes and staff who controversially had their life bans for doping lifted last week will not be invited to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday.
2018-02-05 05:08:35 Read More

Dubai Tour: Five sprinters to watch out for

The Dubai Tour, now into its fifth edition, will host several top riders across the world. The five-stage race that kick-starts on Tuesday will see many of the world's sprinters and some great champions, and will offer high-speed, adrenaline-fuelled sprinting as some of the biggest-name fast finishers of the sport head to the Middle East for five extensive days of racing.
2018-02-05 04:47:00 Read More

Pochettino hails Kane for 100th Premier League goal

Mauricio Pochettino's hailed Harry Kane's bravery after he shrugged off missing a penalty to net his 100th Premier League goal from a second spot-kick to salvage Tottenham Hotspur a point from a thrilling 2-2 draw at Liverpool.
2018-02-05 04:23:16 Read More

Manchester United Munich air crash haunts McGuinness 60 years on

Not a day goes by when Wilf McGuinness doesn't think of the friends and teammates he lost when the Munich air crash ripped the heart out of Manchester United's "Busby Babes".
2018-02-05 03:47:49 Read More

Australia fast bowler Doug Bollinger retires

Former Australia fast bowler Doug Bollinger has announced his retirement from all cricket aged 36.
2018-02-05 03:36:26 Read More

How Shubman Gillâ€™s dad shaped his sonâ€™s cricket career

He was not a professional cricketer, but such is Lakhwinder Singhâ€™s cricketing nous that he can give any coach a run for his money. Lakhwinder, who himself wanted to play the game professionally but lack of opportunities nipped his dream in the bud, was son Shubman Gillâ€™s first coach.
2018-02-05 03:33:04 Read More

Shane Warne ready for a â€˜Royalâ€™ return in IPL?

With former Mumbai batsman Zubin Bharucha returning as the chief of Royalsâ€™ cricketing operations, Warne has become a strong candidate. Bharucha was the director of cricket from 2008 to 2015. He is said to have enjoyed a very good working relationship with Warne. Even the Royals management had a comfortable working relationship with the Australian.
2018-02-05 03:22:52 Read More

Shubhankar wraps up second Euro Tour triumph in two months

At the co-sanctioned $3,000,000 Maybank Championship in Malaysia, he scored a stunning 10-under-62 for a 21-under aggregate to jump from a tied-19th position to the head of the class, pressure birdies on the final two holes probably taking it away from the rest of the challengers.
2018-02-05 03:11:29 Read More

India Open: Sindhu settles for silver, loses to Zhang in final

After Shi Yuqi won the menâ€™s singles title to become the first Chinese to do so in the India Open, Beiwan Zhang taught PV Sindhu such a bitter lesson that she refused to attend the customary aftermatch press meet on Sunday evening. For Sindhu, it was her sixth loss in a final since her Olympic silver, to go with two title wins.
2018-02-05 03:04:28 Read More

Need Yuzvendra, Kuldeep in our nets: SA batting coach

The South Africans have been hopping in and out of the ground in the One-day series so far here like frogs in fresh monsoon. Their batting coach Dale Benkenstein summed it up best when asked what do you need to do to get your guys to play this kind of spin better?
2018-02-05 02:58:21 Read More

Clear gameplan helping Chahal bamboozle rivals

Wiry as his frame might be, Yuzvendra Chahal knows how to throw his weight around. Give him the white ball on a measured wicket and heâ€™ll add all the meat to the bone.
2018-02-05 02:37:47 Read More

Klopp fumes as Kane makes Liverpool pay the penalty

Jurgen Klopp was left fuming at referee Jon Moss after Harry Kane's 100th Premier League goal from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time snatched a controversial point for Tottenham Hotspur from a dramatic finale in a 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday.
2018-02-05 02:29:42 Read More

Tom Brady confirms he will play next season

The 40-year-old New England Patriots quarterback, fresh off winning the NFL's Most Valuable Player award for the third time, told Westwood One radio on Sunday: "Yeah, you're gonna see me playing football next year. I don't envision not playing."
2018-02-05 02:25:27 Read More

2nd ODI: Chahal, Kuldeep dazzle again as India romp to victory

The match got over minutes after lunch with South Africa registering their lowest ever One-Day International total at home and the eighth lowest overall - 118 all out in 32.2 overs - and India chasing the target with 29.3 overs and nine wickets to spare.
2018-02-05 02:21:04 Read More

BCCI website hit by Lalit Modi â€˜bugâ€™

On Saturday â€” a day when India won the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand â€” the Board was faced with the embarrassment of finding its website, bcci.tv, dysfunctional. Sources said the glitch happened because BCCIâ€™s internet domain is still owned by Modi, who had not paid for the renewal in time. The domain was valid from February 2006 to February 2018.
2018-02-04 20:22:03 Read More

Pique silences Espanyol critics to keep Barcelona unbeaten

Gerard Pique headed home a late equaliser for Barcelona against Catalan rivals Espanyol to earn his side a 1-1 draw in Cornella and maintain their unbeaten La Liga record on Sunday.
2018-02-04 17:34:24 Read More

NorthEast United hold FC Goa to 2-2 draw in ISL

NorthEast United came from behind to hold FC Goa to a 2-2 draw in an Indian Super League match, on Sunday.
2018-02-04 17:06:48 Read More

Grapplers help Haryana lead medals tally at Khelo India School Games

Haryana wrestlers carried their state to the top of the medals tally at the end of the fifth day's competition in the first Khelo India School Games.
2018-02-04 16:38:09 Read More

Neymar played 'cat-and-mouse' with Barcelona, says club vice-president

Neymar played "cat-and-mouse" with Barcelona during the close-season before his move to Paris St Germain, Barcelona vice-president Jordi Mestre has said.
2018-02-04 16:14:17 Read More

I go for wickets not economy, says Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal developed a knack of trading wickets for runs while playing IPL games on a bowler's graveyard like Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is now proving to be handy during India's ongoing ODI series against South Africa.
2018-02-04 16:06:48 Read More

Kolkata runs in company of Sachin Tendulkar

With winter season in its last lap, about 10,000 runners witnessed a memorable misty morning in company of Sachin Tendulkar during the second edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon.
2018-02-04 15:29:57 Read More

Bizarre defence! Pak U-19 loss to India result of 'magic art'

Pakistan under-19 team manager Nadeem Khan said his side's crushing loss to eventual champions India in the World Cup semi-finals could be a result of magic art.
2018-02-04 15:05:51 Read More

Injured Sania to be off court for at least two more months

Injured tennis star Sania Mirza says it will take her at least two more months to get battle ready and what frustrates her most during the rehab period is not the physical pain but the compulsory rest.
2018-02-04 14:36:24 Read More

Injured Sania to be off court for at least two more months

ISL Live Score: FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC

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2018-02-04 14:27:30 Read More

Chahal, Yadav can get turn on any surface: Kohli

Wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have so far proved to be unplayable against South Africa in the ongoing ODI series and India captain Virat Kohli is confident that they can extract turn from any surface.
2018-02-04 14:25:05 Read More

India Open: Sindhu settles for silver, loses to Zhang in final

Defending champion PV Sindhu failed to retain the title as she went down fighting against world No. 11 Beiwen Zhang of USA in the summit clash of India Open Super 500 at Sri Fort Complex in Delhi on Sunday.
2018-02-04 14:07:20 Read More

2nd ODI: ICC left red faced over 'archaic' playing rules

The ICC on Sunday came in for sharp criticism for its bizarre rules on playing conditions after the play was stopped for lunch with India needing just two runs to win the second ODI against South Africa.
2018-02-04 13:39:00 Read More

2nd ODI: India crush South Africa by nine wickets, lead series 2-0

Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli guided India to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the second One-Day International at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday.
2018-02-04 12:41:50 Read More

BCCI website offline after domain not renewed

BCCI, the richest cricket board in the world, has not been able to renew the domain of its official website www.bcci.tv in time. The domain was valid from 2-2-2006 to 2-2-2019. The updation date however happened to be February 3, 2018.
2018-02-04 11:22:24 Read More

2nd ODI: India bowl out South Africa for meagre 118

Indian wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav sent South Africa crashing to 118 all out in the second one-day international of the six-match series at SuperSport Park on Sunday.
2018-02-04 10:42:05 Read More

Bangladesh draw first Test against Sri Lanka

Mominul Haque hit his second century of the game before the first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended in a draw on Sunday.
2018-02-04 10:21:29 Read More

Bangladesh draw first Test against Sri Lanka

Mominul Haque hit his second century of the game before the first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended in a draw on Sunday.
2018-02-04 10:21:29 Read More

Weatherald hits rapid-fire ton as Strikers win Big Bash final

Jake Weatherald plundered 115 runs off 70 balls as the Adelaide Strikers beat the Hobart Hurricanes by 25 runs to win their first-ever Big Bash League Twenty20 title in Adelaide on Sunday.
2018-02-04 10:13:53 Read More

Shubhankar Sharma captures Maybank Championship after stunning final round

India's Shubhankar Sharma roared back from a four-stroke deficit to claim a remarkable two-shot win at the Maybank Championship in Malaysia for his second European Tour title on Sunday.
2018-02-04 10:03:52 Read More

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Story of U-19 cricketers: Present perfect but future uncertain

Under-19 World Cup stars Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Manjot Kalra, Shivam Mavi or Kamlesh Nagarkoti are no doubt talented but it is too early to say how many will make it big in international cricket.
2018-02-04 09:44:49 Read More

Dad wanted me to quit when Chappell didn't pick me: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly says when he was kept out of the Indian team by coach Greg Chappell and he was desperately fighting his way back, his father was unable to bear his struggle and wanted him to retire.
2018-02-04 09:03:14 Read More

Her dreams realised, Mary Kom gives wings to others through academy

Eager to ensure that aspiring boxers get what she did not have growing up, five-time world champion MC Mary Kom is continuing to expand her regional academy here even though a long-pending inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains in waiting.
2018-02-04 08:37:45 Read More

Live: India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI, Centurion

Follow all the live updates from the 2nd ODI between India and South Africa on Timesofindia.com
2018-02-04 07:40:42 Read More

Under-19 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar credits infrastructure for success

"Credit to BCCI for giving them the infrastructure. In the last 15 years, playing cricket has changed, the standard of fielding has changed. It's all because of better infrastructure and ground maintenance. It reflects on the field," Sachin Tendulkar said.
2018-02-04 07:21:13 Read More

Five Indians in ICC Under-19 World Cup team

The world team has the top three of the Indian batting line-up -- captain Prithvi Shaw (261 runs), player of the final Manjot Kalra (252 runs) and player of the tournament Shubman Gill (372 runs). Left-arm spinner Anukul Roy (14 wickets) and fast bowler Kamlesh Nagarkoti (9 wickets) are the other Indians named in the world team.
2018-02-04 06:40:05 Read More

Live blog: India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI

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2018-02-04 06:28:25 Read More

Roca will make for an ideal India coach: Bhaichung

India football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has advocated the appointment of Indian Super League club's current coach Albert Roca as the next coach of the national team.
2018-02-04 05:16:46 Read More

Zverev beats Kyrgios to seal German Davis Cup win

German number one Alexander Zverev beat Nick Kyrgios in straight sets to give his country a 3-1 win over Australia in their Davis Cup World Group tie in Brisbane on Sunday.
2018-02-04 05:08:04 Read More

India Open: Sindhu books final date with Zhang

PV Sindhu stays on course to defend her India Open title. Shifting to top gear right from the start, Sindhu never let Ratchanok Intanon any elbow room to plot a comeback and smashed her way into the final in straight games 21-13, 21-15 at the Siri Fort Complex on Saturday evening.
2018-02-04 04:27:13 Read More

Mini-Punjab: 5 players from state played in U-19 final

Two countries were fighting it out for the ICC U-19 World Cup title but one state shouldered maximum responsibility. In the end, the Punjabis from India trumped the Punjabis from Australia.
2018-02-04 04:06:27 Read More

Prithvi Shaw keeps soaring higher and higher

By leading India to the ICC U-19 World Cup triumph on Saturday in New Zealand, Prithvi Shaw, who scored 261 runs in six games during the campaign, added another feather to his cap. This is the latest step on the ladder of success for the 18-year-old.
2018-02-04 03:40:43 Read More

Mourinho praises Sanchez but ticks off quiet fans

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praised Alexis Sanchez after the former Arsenal man scored his first goal for his new club in a 2-0 win against Huddersfield Town at a "quiet" Old Trafford on Saturday.
2018-02-04 03:26:36 Read More

Markram to lead SA as India look to dominate at Centurion

With Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers both missing, the contest has further tilted towards the Indians.
2018-02-04 03:23:18 Read More

India should win 5-1: Kris Srikkanth

Former India batsman and world cup winner Kris Srikkanth believes that the absence of regular South Africa captain Faf du Plessis from the rest of the ODI series tilts the balance heavily in India's favour and Virat Kohli's men should have no problem in sealing a 5-1 series win.
2018-02-04 03:04:07 Read More

Aubameyang bags debut goal, Ramsey treble as Arsenal crush Everton

Arsenal's record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored on his debut and Aaron Ramsey hit a hat-trick in a swaggering 5-1 rout of woeful Everton on Saturday.
2018-02-04 02:56:32 Read More

Kuldeep and Chahal have shown heart: Gavaskar

Virat Kohli, the chase master, once again led India to a fine win over South Africa in the first One-day international at Kingsmead, Durban. It was not an easy chase as the South Africans had done well especially in the final flurry of hitting to get to the total that they did.
2018-02-04 02:26:07 Read More

Sanchez on target as Manchester United beat Huddersfield

Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal for the club and Romelo Lukaku was also on target as they closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to 13 points with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
2018-02-03 17:19:44 Read More

ISL: 10-man Bengaluru FC blank ATK 2-0

Bengaluru FC reigned supreme despite being reduced to 10 players as they blanked two-time champions ATK 2-0 to consolidate their lead in the Indian Super League.
2018-02-03 17:00:38 Read More

Khelo India School Games: Swimmers take Maharashtra to top of medal tally

Maharashtra on Saturday won a whopping seven gold medals with four coming from the pool as they moved clear of the tight pack to get on top of the medals tally after the fourth day at the Khelo India School Games.
2018-02-03 16:31:02 Read More

India U-19 team: After the success, the tricky road ahead

As much as U-19 World Cups have been springboards to instant stardom and glamorous careers, recent history tells you there have been several stories of these boys getting lost in the man's world.
2018-02-03 15:56:10 Read More

Winter Olympics-bound Jagdish misses flight due to confusion over coach

Cross country skier Jagdish Singh's participation in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics was jeopardised as he could not board the flight for the South Korean city due to ambiguity over his accompanying coach.
2018-02-03 15:56:07 Read More

Winter Olympics-bound Jagdish misses flight due to confusion over coach

Man City made to pay for Sterling sitter by Burnley

An extraordinary miss by Raheem Sterling proved the turning point as Burnley recovered to snatch a draw against runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City 1-1 at Turf Moor on Saturday.
2018-02-03 15:02:39 Read More

I am better equipped to bat at No. 4: Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane's batting position in the ODI side has been a topic of debate but the Mumbai batsman made it clear that his preferred slot will be number four after a well-made 79 in India's six-wicket win against South Africa in the first ODI.
2018-02-03 14:23:27 Read More

Virar to Mount Maunganui: Prithvi Shaw's journey to the top

As he became toast of the nation for leading India to a dominating U-19 World Cup triumph, Prithvi Shaw's first coach Santosh Pingulkar recalled days when he had spotted talent in the captain when he was just a three years old.
2018-02-03 13:43:31 Read More

Like to see India as a multi-sport nation: Sachin Tendulkar

Urging the need to create sports cities, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said his vision is to see India becoming a multi-sport nation.
2018-02-03 13:35:30 Read More

Manjot Kalra: Gritty lad who scored runs against establishment

There is a saying in Delhi cricket: 'You become a star only if you are not a product of the system' and India's U-19 World Cup hero Manjot Kalra is a perfect example.
2018-02-03 12:58:52 Read More

Aiden Markram to lead South Africa in remaining five ODIs

Having suffered a huge setback due to regular skipper Faf du Plessis' injury, the Cricket South Africa on Saturday named 23-year-old batsman Aiden Markram as skipper for the remainder of the ODI series against India.
2018-02-03 12:42:55 Read More

More athletes from Russia may make it to Winter Olympics

Thirteen Russian athletes and two coaches banned for life for doping and then controversially cleared of wrongdoing may be headed to the Pyeongchang Olympics after all, the IOC said on Saturday.
2018-02-03 12:30:40 Read More

More athletes from Russia may make it to Winter Olympics

Difficult to express my feelings in words: Prithvi Shaw

He understands the enormity of his side's achievement but a reticent skipper Prithvi Shaw found it hard to express his emotions after India won their fourth Under-19 World Cup.
2018-02-03 11:38:47 Read More

Celebrations break out at Shubman's house in Mohali

Celebrations broke out at the society in Mohali where the family of young cricketer Shubman Gill stays after India on Saturday lifted the U-19 World Cup trophy.
2018-02-03 11:02:21 Read More

This won't just be a memory that defines them, says Dravid

"It's a memory they'll cherish for a long time and hopefully it's not a memory that defines them and they will have a lot more bigger and better memories as they go on ahead in their careers," coach Rahul Dravid said after India's fourth ICC U-19 World Cup title.
2018-02-03 10:06:10 Read More

U-19 World Cup: Congratulations pour in for victorious Indian team

Delhi-boy Manjot Kalra scored an unbeaten 101 off 102 balls as India chased down the modest target in 38.5 overs. India surpassed Australia in the race of most U-19 World Cup titles with a fourth crown.
2018-02-03 09:02:34 Read More

BCCI rewards Under-19 team for World Cup glory

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced cash prize for the world cup winning U-19 Indian cricket team which defeated Australia by eight wickets to win the title for a record-breaking fourth time.
2018-02-03 08:27:37 Read More

Under-19 World Cup: Manjot ton brings India their fourth World Cup triumph

A clinical bowling performance by India saw them restrict Australia to 216, a total that Prithvi Shaw and his men gunned down comfortably in the end to etch their name in history books.
2018-02-03 08:11:16 Read More

India look to take advantage of South Africa's injury woes

India won their first-ever ODI against South Africa at Durban on Thursday by six wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the six-match series. That defeat ended the Proteas' 17-match unbeaten run on home soil stretching back to February 2016, when they had lost to England at Port Elizabeth.
2018-02-03 07:10:03 Read More

Under-19 World Cup: Australia set India 217 to win title

Australia, on the back of two strong partnerships and a fighting half-century from Jonathan Merlo, were going strong before they lost their last six wickets for 33 runs.
2018-02-03 04:57:49 Read More

Jejeâ€™s goal: Chennaiyin shouldnâ€™t miss a foreign striker

Jeje Lalpekhlua has been one of the prominent faces of Indian football for a while now. The 27-year-old striker has won the ISL with Chennaiyin FC and the I-League with Mohun Bagan in addition to the three SAFF Cup titles for India. He is also the all-time highest Indian scorer in ISL with 20 goals.
2018-02-03 04:43:15 Read More

Mourinho following Ferguson's lead to leapfrog City

Jose Mourinho is using illustrious predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson as inspiration to turn the balance in power from Premier League champions-elect Manchester City to his Manchester United side next season.
2018-02-03 03:53:15 Read More

Leaders Minerva stumble against Churchill Brothers

This was a strange game, with an even stranger result. Churchill Brothers halted Minerva Punjab FCâ€™s superb run in the I-League with a 2-1 victory at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Friday.
2018-02-03 03:51:02 Read More

Indian Super League: Late Vineeth goal stuns Pune

Kerala Blastersâ€™ CK Vineeth gave the large number of travelling supporters exactly what they had come for with a stunning injury-time winner against FC Pune City in a 2-1 win at the Balewadi stadium on Friday.
2018-02-03 03:43:18 Read More

Happy to be among goals, says Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri and goals go hand in hand. The India captain and Bengaluru FC striker is currently the top scorer amongst Indians with eight goals in Indian Super League, Season 4, and just four goals shy of overall top-scorer Ferran Corominas of FC Goa.
2018-02-03 03:37:11 Read More

Murray hails Brits on day of Davis Cup underdogs

Andy Murray hailed unheralded British compatriot Cameron Norrie as "amazing" on Friday as Davis Cup underdogs delivered a series of body blows to the established powers of men's tennis.
2018-02-03 03:27:07 Read More

West Ham sack director accused of racism

West Ham United on Friday sacked their director of player recruitment Tony Henry after investigating allegations that he made racist comments about African players.
2018-02-03 03:20:06 Read More

We look for guys who embrace pressure: Virat Kohli

Indiaâ€™s ability to slow down the tempo of the game and then raise it when needed has been another reason behind their winning run.
2018-02-03 03:15:44 Read More

'Aggressive' Kuldeep is vital cog in Indiaâ€™s 2019 wheel

Kuldeep Yadav is learning the tricks of his trade in the most natural way. Heâ€™s bowling to the Indian top-order in the nets, and what better way for the 23-year-old to learn then bowling to the likes of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane?
2018-02-03 03:08:59 Read More

Wozniacki shocked in St Petersburg quarter-finals

Australian Open champion and world number one Caroline Wozniacki lost 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 to local player Daria Kasatkina in the quarter-finals of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Friday.
2018-02-03 03:03:15 Read More

Rahane's knock as good as Kohli's: Ganguly

Virat Kohli might have been the one who received plaudits for his superb century in India's win against South Africa in the first ODI on Thursday but former captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Ajinkya Rahane's contribution was as valuable as the captain's.
2018-02-03 02:34:44 Read More

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Djokovic has 'small medical intervention' on elbow

Former world number one Novak Djokovic revealed Friday that he has undergone "a small medical intervention" in an attempt to cure his long-standing right elbow injury.
2018-02-03 02:27:18 Read More

Manjot Kalra century gives India their fourth World Cup triumph

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Injured Faf du Plessis ruled out of India ODIs, T20Is

In a massive blow to South Africa, skipper Faf du Plessis was on Friday ruled out of the ongoing One-Day International series and the upcoming Twenty20 International series against India due to a finger injury.
2018-02-02 17:33:11 Read More

Keshavan, Jagdish to represent India in Winter Olympics

Luger Shiva Keshavan and cross country skier Jagdish Singh will represent India in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics which begins on February 9.
2018-02-02 15:35:57 Read More

Churchill Brothers beat high flying Minerva Punjab 2-1

I-League table toppers Minerva Punjab's unbeaten five-match run came to an end when Churchill Brothers beat them 2-1 in a closely-contested match here on Friday.
2018-02-02 15:18:01 Read More

Father of victims lunges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

The enraged father of three daughters sexually abused by Larry Nassar lunged at the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor during a sentencing hearing in a Michigan courtroom on Friday. Court guards pinned him to the ground before he could attack Nassar.
2018-02-02 15:02:56 Read More

On-high Vidit Gujrathi ready for the big leap

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi is on a high. The 23-year-old, who won the Tata Steel Chess Challengers 2018 recently in Wijk Aan Zee, has made the cut for the Tata Steel Chess Masters next year.
2018-02-02 14:07:15 Read More

India Open: Sindhu enters semis, Praneeth, Kashyap lose

Top seed Indian shuttler PV Sindhu shrugged off a second-game lapse to beat eighth seed Beatriz Corrales of Spain and reached the women's singles semi-finals of the India Open on Friday.
2018-02-02 13:30:25 Read More

Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will lead the Punjab team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day tournament to be played at Alur in Karnataka from February 7 to 16, a Punjab Cricket Association spokesman said on Friday.
2018-02-02 13:13:16 Read More

ISL Live Score: FC Pune City vs Kerala Blasters

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2018-02-02 12:48:30 Read More

Blatter hints at new evidence to challenge 6-year FIFA ban

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he has "new facts'' and wants to re-open the financial misconduct case that led to his six-year ban.
2018-02-02 12:21:22 Read More

Khelo India: Anu, Pooja complete golden double, Nisar fastest

Uttarakhand's Anu Kumar and Haryana's Pooja became double gold medallists in individual athletics events, while Nisar Ahmad of Delhi emerged as the fastest boy of the meet at the inaugural Khelo India School Games.
2018-02-02 12:16:51 Read More

1st Test: Mendis, de Silva lead Sri Lanka run fest

Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva piled on the runs to put Sri Lanka in a comfortable position on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Friday.
2018-02-02 11:58:31 Read More

French referee banned 3 months after kicking player

The French soccer federation has banned referee Tony Chapron for three months after he kicked a player during a league match. The federation announced the decision Thursday night, giving him a six-month ban with three months suspended.
2018-02-02 11:45:34 Read More

Prithvi & Co will enter man's world after tomorrow: Unmukt Chand

He knows the perils and privileges of being a successful young cricketer and Under-19 World Cup winning captain Unmukt Chand has a message for Prithvi Shaw and Co. -- "the real journey for all the boys will begin after tomorrow's final."
2018-02-02 11:20:45 Read More

I will be at my best in All England, says Carolina Marin

Olympic champion Carolina Marin has sent a warning to her rivals in the badminton world, saying she expects to be at her absolute best during next month's All England Championships.
2018-02-02 10:59:14 Read More

Saurav Ghosal becomes the highest-ranked Indian squash player

India's leading squash player, Saurav Ghosal jumped five places to No 14 to become the highest ranked Indian in the latest Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings released today.
2018-02-02 09:57:50 Read More

Proteas need to tackle wrist spinners to match India: McKenzie

Former South Africa cricketer Neil McKenzie said that the Proteas need to improve their batting show against the wrist spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal if they wish to give India a fight in the ODI series.
2018-02-02 09:29:01 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Coach/Mentor of the Year

OISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud. Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a look at the nominees for Coach/Mentor of the Year for 2017.
2018-02-02 07:26:45 Read More

Kohli looks capable of playing well away from home: Kallis

Jacques Kallis is considered one of the greatest cricketer to have played the game. He spoke to Mirror on the current series, the evolution of Virat Kohli, whom he has seen from a young at the RCB team. Excerpts from the interview...
2018-02-02 06:14:24 Read More

2018 ICC Under-19 final: India U-19s road to the final

Hopes were high from an India Under-19 team captained by teenage wonder Prithvi Shaw and coached by Rahul Dravid when it left India for New Zealand to contest the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup. Five matches later, India U-19s are unbeaten and into Saturdayâ€™s final against Australia U-19s at Mount Maunganui.
2018-02-02 05:03:07 Read More

Stokes' England return could take place in New Zealand

Ben Stokes's long-awaited return to England duty could take place in his native New Zealand after the all-rounder was included Thursday in a 15-man squad for a one-day international series agauinst the Black Caps "subject to any court obligations".
2018-02-02 04:15:48 Read More

Good to see fast bowlers coming from India: Ryan Harris

Ryan Harris, in his brief Australia career, had become the leader of a vaunted pace pack between 2010 and 2015. He would have ended with much more than the 113 Test wickets he took if his career wasn't restricted to 27 Tests due to injuries.
2018-02-02 04:08:12 Read More

Dominant Wozniacki races into St Petersburg quarter-finals

World number one Caroline Wozniacki, fresh off her Australian Open victory, dropped just one game in a dominant performance to beat Russian youngster Anastasia Potapova at the St Petersburg Ladies' Trophy on Thursday.
2018-02-02 03:42:16 Read More

Where are all the experts now, thunders Ravi Shastri

Coach Ravi Shastri took questions on the four most talked about points that raised more decibel levels than anything else over the last one month. In doing so, Shastri - for the first time in more than a month - shared the team management's thoughts with TOI.
2018-02-02 03:34:51 Read More

Biggest transfer deals in Europeâ€™s major leagues

The January transfer window slammed shut on Wednesday after a frantic month of activity during which Barcelona completed the biggest deal by signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool and Premier League clubs spent heavily across the board.
2018-02-02 03:25:58 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Football

TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud. Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these Indian footballers fared last year.
2018-02-02 02:50:49 Read More

First match win will give us momentum: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli today said that the six-wicket victory in the first one-dayer against South Africa will give his side the momentum in the remainder of the six-match series.
2018-02-02 02:48:01 Read More

Men in Blue show bowling plans for WC are in place

The Indian team's One-day plans have undergone a serious tactical shift in the last six months. The first of the six-match One-day series between South Africa and India on Thursday again offered an indication of the plans the team intends to put in place by the 2019 ICC World Cup.
2018-02-02 02:31:08 Read More

Kohli, Rahane shut South Africa out at Kingsmead

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane gave a batting masterclass at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban as India romped to a six-wicket win in the first ODI on Thursday night.
2018-02-02 02:21:40 Read More

1st ODI live: Spinners put India on top in Durban

Check live cricket score, cricket scorecard & ball by ball commentary of India vs South Africa 1st ODI on Times of India
2018-02-01 13:00:13 Read More

Sports Budget hiked by Rs 258 crore, SAI funding slashed

The sports ministry on Thursday received a hike of Rs 258.2 crore in the union budget for 2018-19, presented by finance minister Arun Jaitley in the Parliament.
2018-02-01 12:54:47 Read More

Top sports stars laud Khelo India, lend support

The first Khelo India School Games which was declared open by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a glittering opening ceremony on Wednesday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, has elicited strong support from a galaxy of India's top sports stars.
2018-02-01 12:16:31 Read More

Premier League clubs spend record 430 million pounds in January

Premier League clubs spent 430 million pounds ($612 million) in the January transfer window to shatter the previous mark of 225 million set in 2011, said a report by the Sports Business Group at Deloitte.
2018-02-01 11:48:07 Read More

ICC U-19 World Cup: Pakistan finish third, thanks to washout

wo-time champions Pakistan claimed third position at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 after their third-fourth position play-off match against Afghanistan was washed-out on Thursday without a ball being bowled.
2018-02-01 10:47:39 Read More

28 Russians have Olympic doping bans lifted

Twenty-eight Russian athletes had their Olympic doping bans overturned on Thursday, throwing the International Olympic Committee's policy on Russian doping into turmoil.
2018-02-01 09:54:29 Read More

Live blog: India vs South Africa, 1st ODI

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2018-02-01 09:47:39 Read More

BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji's one-time benefit

The BCCI treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry has questioned COA member Diana Edulji benefitting from a one-time ex-gratia payment given to women international cricketers, implying conflict of interest in the allocation.
2018-02-01 09:47:33 Read More

Sindhu's defeats can't be termed as failures: Gopichand

He is known to be a demanding coach but Pullela Gopichand is of the opinion that Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu's odd defeats can't be termed as her failure, not even by a single percent.
2018-02-01 09:38:58 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Team of the Year

TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud. Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a look at the nominees for Team of the Year for 2017.
2018-02-01 07:23:19 Read More

Man City extend lead at Baggies' expense

Fernandinho, Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero were on target as Pep Guardiola and Manchester City continued their relentless march towards the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at home to struggling West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday.
2018-02-01 05:33:20 Read More

Man City extend lead at Baggies' expense

Petra Kvitova wins, Caroline Garcia out in St. Petersburg

Petra Kvitova advanced to the second round of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Wednesday, and Caroline Garcia was eliminated.
2018-02-01 05:12:36 Read More

India Open: Seeds on a roll but Prannoy limps off

Three Indian challengers cruised into the second round of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open on Wednesday but HS Prannoy had to endure 13 painful minutes on court to make up his numbers.
2018-02-01 03:25:59 Read More

India Open: Seeds on a roll but Prannoy limps off

Yuvi-inspired Keya hits cancer for six

Known for her aggressive batting, Keya Roy won many a match with sparkling knocks studded with cracking square cuts and towering sixes. Almost 25 years after quitting first-class cricket, the former India opener played just as aggressively to hit cancer for a six.
2018-02-01 03:15:10 Read More

It's a killing calendar: Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal has expressed her unwillingness to play in the Asian Badminton Championship. Her letter to Badminton Association of India (BAI) is a fallout of the world governing body's (BWF) new 15-tournamnent rule per year, out of which players must play 12.
2018-02-01 03:05:02 Read More

Kohli could be tempted to play both wrist spinners: Srikkanth

Former India international Kris Srikkanth heaped praise on the Indiaâ€™s wrist-spinning duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal saying that when on song, the duo has the ability to take the wicket out of the equation, and that might prompt Indian captain Virat Kohli to play both of them in the ODI series opener against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban today.
2018-02-01 03:00:31 Read More

Indian pacers' consistency surprises South Africa camp

The six One-day Internationals, followed by the three T20Is against India should give South African skipper Faf du Plessis some respite on flat tracks on offer now, a far cry from the kind of wickets his team wanted during the three Test matches that concluded last month.
2018-02-01 02:53:01 Read More

ODI series opener at Kingsmead with an eye on 2019 World Cup

The first of six One-day Internationals between South Africa and India, scheduled at the Kingsmead cricket stadium here for Thursday, is a sellout. There are only that many this 25,000-capacity stadium can accommodate, and even the parking lot here within the stadium premises does not have a place to squeeze in.
2018-02-01 02:37:35 Read More

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Devote time to sports, urges PM Modi

Urging the country's youth to give sports a "central place" in their lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games (KISG) open at the Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) stadium here on Wednesday.
2018-02-01 02:36:11 Read More

Confusion over Rahul, Rahaneâ€™s ODI roles: Gavaskar

Indiaâ€™s magnificent win in the third and final Test of the series will put the team in good heart for the one-day series that starts today. That South Africa will not have the services of AB de Villiers for the first three matches is a further boost to Indiaâ€™s chances of winning the one-day games.
2018-02-01 02:10:00 Read More

Confusion over Rahul, Rahaneâ€™s ODI roles: Gavaskar

Number of victims of US gymnastics 'sex abuse doc' grows to 265

The number of identified sexual abuse victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has grown to 265, a Michigan judge announced on Wednesday as a final sentencing hearing commenced.
2018-01-31 16:33:14 Read More

Gibraltar Masters: Abhijeet Gupta crushes highly-rated Vassily Ivanchuk

Grandmaster and former world junior champion Abhijeet Gupta showed his mettle and crushed highly rated former World Championship challenger Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the eighth round of Gibraltar Masters now underway.
2018-01-31 15:09:46 Read More

Khalid Latif's appeal against spot-fixing ban rejected

Former Pakistan opener Khalid Latif on Wednesday lost an appeal against a five-year ban for spot-fixing but had his one million rupee ($10,000) fine waived, the country's cricket body said.
2018-01-31 14:47:01 Read More

Putin sorry for not 'shielding' Russia athletes from doping scandal

President Vladimir Putin told Russian Olympic athletes on Wednesday that he was sorry his government had not protected them from the fallout of a doping scandal.
2018-01-31 14:41:46 Read More

Conditions make Rahane strong No. 4 candidate for 2019 WC: Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said the experimentation in the middle order will continue for some more time though the conditions make Ajinkya Rahane a strong No. 4 candidate for the World Cup in England next year.
2018-01-31 14:30:30 Read More

PM Modi launches Khelo India School Games

Inaugurating the revamped Khelo India School Games here on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was the first step towards making the country a strong contender at the Olympic level.
2018-01-31 14:27:54 Read More

Cannot judge players based on IPL money, says Sourav Ganguly

A cricketer should not be judged on the basis of how much he fetches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament is based on "demand and supply", feels former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
2018-01-31 14:18:46 Read More

Expect India to improve on poor ODI record in SA: Faf du Plessis

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday acknowledged that it will be tough to beat India in the six-match ODI series starting Thursday and said the visitors' poor record here in the 50-over format will not be much of a factor.
2018-01-31 14:01:28 Read More

Ganguly confident of India winning U-19 WC

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said the Under-19 squad would win the ICC World Cup beating Australia in the final.
2018-01-31 12:52:41 Read More

Amjyot and Amritpal aiming to make names in foreign basketball leagues

Amjyot Singh and Amritpal Singh, India's promising basketball stars, are working tirelessly to make their presence felt in foreign leagues with the ultimate ambition of playing in the NBA some day.
2018-01-31 12:45:12 Read More

Ton-up Haque powers Bangladesh to 374/4 on Day 1

Mominul Haque hit a towering century to help Bangladesh take opening day honours in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Wednesday.
2018-01-31 12:39:39 Read More

India Open: Mary Kom in final, Shiva Thapa upstaged in semis

Five-time world champion MC Mary Kom advanced to the final but Shiva Thapa settled for a bronze medal after an upset semifinal loss in the India Open boxing tournament for men and women on Wednesday.
2018-01-31 12:32:00 Read More

I need time to rest and prepare for big events: Saina Nehwal

Indian badminton great Saina Nehwal said she is not getting any younger and needs more time to rest and prepare for the big-ticket events in a "killing" calendar.
2018-01-31 12:24:16 Read More

Aubameyang joins Arsenal for record fee

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Arsenal for a record fee for the Gunners, a reported £56 million ($79.2 million, 63.7 million euros), from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday.
2018-01-31 11:44:30 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Kabaddi

Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, here's a recap of the how these stars of the Pro Kabaddi League fared last year.
2018-01-31 11:43:34 Read More

Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win

Forced to take the court despite developing foot corns, HS Prannoy lost in the opening round even as compatriots Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu entered the second round of the $350,000 India Open Super 500 tournament, on Wednesday.
2018-01-31 10:12:36 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Boxing

TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud. Ahead of the 2018 TOISA to be held on February 26, hereâ€™s a recap of the most successful Indian boxers of 2017.
2018-01-31 08:39:47 Read More

Rejuvenated India aim for top in ODI series against South Africa

In 28 meetings in South Africa since 1992-93, the Proteas have won 21 matches, while India have only won five. Such a poor record will not sit well with the current team management that is intent on improving India's all-round showing in overseas conditions.
2018-01-31 07:25:10 Read More

If made priority, nothing can stop Winter Sports in India: Aanchal Thakur

While in New Delhi for the recently concluded Adventure Sports Expo Asia, Aanchal visited the TOI office to speak about her medal, what went into winning it and how it could raise the profile of winter sports in India.
2018-01-31 03:32:46 Read More

Rising star Shubman Gill shows shades of Virat Kohli

The Mohali batting sensation has modelled himself on Kohli. During his unbeaten 102-run knock on Tuesday, Shubman showed another facet of his game that is quite similar to Viratâ€™s.
2018-01-31 02:30:28 Read More

3rd Test live: Play stopped after Elgar cops a blow

Ind vs SA 2018: Follow all the live updates and ball-by-ball commentary from Day 3 of the third Test between India and South Africa on Times of India
2018-01-26 15:18:36 Read More

3rd Test live: Play stopped after Elgar cops a blow

Ind vs SA 2018: Follow all the live updates and ball-by-ball commentary from Day 3 of the third Test between India and South Africa on Times of India
2018-01-26 15:18:36 Read More

Neymar will be world's best, says PSG coach

Neymar is back in full training after missing two matches, Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery said on Friday before heaping praise on the Brazilian.
2018-01-26 14:58:11 Read More

India set South Africa 241 to win in Johannesburg

The tail wagged and wagged enough to frustrate South Africa as India were all out for 247 in their second innings on Day 3 of the third Test in Johannesburg. Crucial contributions low down the order from Bhuvneshwar Kumar (33) and Mohammed Shami (27) helped them set South Africa a challenging 241 to win on a surface which has come under heavy scrutiny for its erratic nature.
2018-01-26 14:34:26 Read More

IPL Auction: Yuvraj under pressure after poor Mushtaq Ali T20 outing

IPL 2018: He was the toast of the nation when India won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007 but Yuvraj Singh is unlikely to evoke much interest among the franchises in the IPL auction on Saturday.
2018-01-26 12:38:29 Read More

Wanderers pitch gets slammed, all eyes now on ICC

The Wanderers Test is making news for all the wrong reasons, bringing into focus the role of match officials, Ian Gould, Aleem Dhar and Michael Gough (all umpires) and Andy Pycroft (match referee) more than the performances of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and the rest.
2018-01-26 12:33:18 Read More

Kohli betters Dhoni's record of most runs as Test captain

Virat Kohli on Friday surpassed Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the India captain with most runs in Test cricket. During India's second innings of the third Test against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, Kohli scored a gritty 41 and took his tally of runs as captain to 3456.
2018-01-26 11:37:49 Read More

Rohan Bopanna-Timea Babos enter Australian Open mixed doubles final

India's Rohan Bopanna inched closer towards his second Grand Slam title by reaching the mixed doubles final of the Australian Open along with Hungarian partner Timea Babos, on Friday.
2018-01-26 11:37:20 Read More

Advani gets his due, says no hard feelings against government

Pankaj Advani has finally got his due after being ignored for Padma Bhushan the previous two years. It is a case of better late than never though the 18-time world champion says he has no hard feelings against the government.
2018-01-26 11:25:47 Read More

4th ODI: Head guides Australia to victory against England

Australia romped to a three-wicket victory in the fourth one-day international at Adelaide Oval on Friday after threatening to dismiss England for the lowest score in the history of the format by reducing the tourists to eight for five inside seven overs.
2018-01-26 11:11:40 Read More

ISL Live Score: Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC

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2018-01-26 10:59:03 Read More

Babos-Mladenovic win Australian Open women's doubles title

Timea Babos of Hungary and Kristina Mladenovic of France became the first players from their respective countries to lift the Australian Open women's doubles crown.
2018-01-26 10:37:53 Read More

Roger Federer into Australian Open final as Chung retires injured

Defending champion Roger Federer strolled into the Australian Open final in a bitter-sweet win after Chung Hyeon's retired injured in their semi-final on Friday.
2018-01-26 10:20:09 Read More

Indonesia Masters: Saina sinks Sindhu to sail into semis

Former World No 1 Saina Nehwal asserted her supremacy over Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu with a straight game victory to enter the semifinals of the $350,000 Indonesia Masters.
2018-01-26 09:45:06 Read More

Live Blog: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3

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2018-01-26 05:32:23 Read More

U-19 WC: India set up semis clash with Pakistan with thumping win

After posting a competitive total of 265, India bowled out Bangladesh for 134 in 42.1 overs with Kamlesh Nagarkoti taking three for 18 wickets.
2018-01-26 04:45:58 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Billiards/Snooker

The third Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out, is India's first and largest multi discipline people's choice sports awards. TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent and achievements on a global scale and will be held soon to honour the lion hearts who have done the country proud.
2018-01-26 03:57:07 Read More

Live score: Australia vs England, 4th ODI, Adelaide

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2018-01-26 03:23:31 Read More

Gavaskar slams Wanderers pitch, lauds Bhuvneshwar

"Bhuvneshwar Kumar showed with both bat and ball why it was a mistake to leave him out of the second Test. A swing and seam bowler does not need a helpful surface, for the deception is in the movement of the ball in the air as much as off the pitch," Sunil Gavaskar opined.
2018-01-26 03:16:19 Read More

Afghan boys make big statement on world stage

Afghanistan keep coming up with surprises in world cricket. This one came on Thursday. By the time more than half of the cricketing world woke up, the under-19 Afghan boys had brushed aside New Zealand in Christchurch by 202 runs to make their maiden semifinal in an ICC event.
2018-01-26 03:01:20 Read More

Afghan boys make big statement on world stage

India vs South Africa: In 'dead' rubber, bowlers come alive

On a pitch that has suited quality pace bowling better than any in this series, one that made scoring of runs excruciatingly difficult, India's attack proved to be as good as any on Thursday.
2018-01-26 02:51:14 Read More

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