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Playing in Australia suits my game: Murali Vijay

Brushing off any disappointment from being dropped midway through the England Test series, India opener Murali Vijay said he will fancy his chances on the bouncier Australian wickets, which favour his backfoot game. "It was good to get some practice hitting over the boundary. I just took my chances and it came my way," he said.
2018-12-01 08:57:17 Read More

Easier for India to win gold in this World Cup: Former coach Jose Brasa

Impressed with Indian hockey's revival in the last decade, former coach Jose Brasa says the ongoing men's World Cup is the country's best chance to win the trophy and end a 43-year wait.
2018-12-01 08:26:19 Read More

Murali Vijay finishes tour game with hundred

Murali Vijay struck a confident hundred while K L Rahul scored a half-century in the warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI, easing off any worries in the Indian dressing room in their final outing before the first Test.
2018-12-01 08:10:26 Read More

Current Indian attack is one of the best, says Geoff Lawson

Former fast bowler Geoff Lawson believes the current Indian attack is one the best he has seen in a long time and will challenge the Australian batsmen in the four-Test series.
2018-12-01 07:09:56 Read More

I see this as 'significant chance' for India, says Steve Waugh

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh says the upcoming four-match rubber is a "significant chance" for India to win their first Test series Down Under. The series begins with the first Test in Adelaide on December 6.
2018-12-01 07:01:38 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Belgium test awaits India after SA demolition

Their World Cup campaign off to a bright start, India will be optimistic of clearing a stern test awaiting them Sunday in the form of world number three Belgium, to guarantee a direct entry into the quarterfinals.
2018-12-01 06:31:25 Read More

Raninder Singh becomes first Indian to be elected ISSF's vice-president

Raninder Singh has become the first Indian to be elected one of the four vice-presidents of the International Shooting Sport Federation. The 51-year-old Raninder also heads the National Rifle Association of India.
2018-12-01 05:15:28 Read More

Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik put in Grade 'B'

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Pooja Dhanda have been offered Grade 'A' contract with a top pay bracket of Rs 30 lakh, while two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and Rio Games bronze winner Sakshi Malik have been placed in Grade 'B' with a financial support of Rs 20 lakh each annually.
2018-12-01 04:48:16 Read More

Buoyant Spurs aim to end Arsenal's unbeaten run

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks has warned Arsenal that his side are in the perfect form to end their bitter rivals' 18-match unbeaten run on Sunday.
2018-12-01 04:36:43 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Time to shave for the Irish!

â€‹â€‹â€‹As part of the annual event men don't shave off their moustache in the month of November and it is from here that the campaign gets its name. There is a Movember foundation also and their goal is to 'stop men dying too young'.
2018-12-01 04:29:09 Read More

Jose Mourinho expects difficult January transfer window

Jose Mourinho fears Manchester United will be unable to make major signings in January because their rivals no longer need to sell to them.
2018-12-01 04:26:00 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Time to kill? Players turn tourists in Odisha

With the championship spread over 19 days and the break between matches stretching to as many as six days in some cases, teams have drawn up plans to beat the monotony. It includes soaking in the sun at the nearby luxury beach resorts, teeing off at golf courses and shopping.
2018-12-01 04:03:09 Read More

Pep Guardiola admits FIFA plan will change Manchester City's transfer policy

Pep Guardiola says FIFA proposals designed to limit the number of players allowed to be loaned out to rival clubs will seriously alter Manchester City's business model.
2018-12-01 03:57:44 Read More

Deontay Wilder vows to knock out Tyson Fury at heavyweight title weigh-in

Deontay Wilder, weighing in at 212.5 pounds for his WBC heavyweight world title defense against Tyson Fury on Friday, vowed to knock out the British challenger.
2018-12-01 03:48:49 Read More

Zinedine Zidane will be managing again soon, says son Enzo Fernandez

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo Fernandez believes the former Real Madrid coach will return to management soon. Frenchman Zidane led Madrid to an unprecedented three consecutive Champions League titles (2016-18) as well as winning La Liga (2017) before surprisingly walking away in May.
2018-12-01 03:34:43 Read More

Zinedine Zidane will be managing again soon, says son Enzo Fernandez

Marouane Fellaini is no Maradona but he gets the goals, says Jose Mourinho

Marouane Fellaini is no Maradona but he scores important goals and deserves plenty of credit, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday in a strong tribute to his big Belgian midfielder.
2018-12-01 03:26:48 Read More

Force India name disappears from Formula One

The Force India name will disappear from Formula One next season, after 11 years of competition, with the British-based team entered as Racing Point F1 on a list published by the governing FIA on Friday.
2018-12-01 03:15:46 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (December 1) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey World Cup and English Premier League.
2018-11-30 18:45:00 Read More

PKL: Dabang Delhi beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 48-35

Meraj Sheykh put in a fine show to guide Dabang Delhi to a convincing 48-35 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in a Pro Kabaddi League match here on Friday.
2018-11-30 17:54:19 Read More

We need to stick together more than ever before: Oz coach Langer

"Be bloody good," coach Justin Langer warned his players on Friday at a time when 'Elite Honesty' has emerged as the buzz word in Australian cricket. Langer also emphasised that this is the time the team need to stick together.
2018-11-30 17:33:03 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Delhi face Gambhir dilemma after surrender to Punjab

Delhi cricket is going through a difficult period. Moments after Punjab completed an ego-puncturing 10-wicket win on Friday afternoon, Delhi chief selector Amit Bhandari, coach Mithun Manhas and Gautam Gambhir got into a huddle and a long conversation followed.
2018-11-30 17:13:37 Read More

Australia have the edge over India, feels ex-coach Buchanan

Former Australian coach between 1999 to 2007, John Buchana, believes the home side will win in a closely-fought series."While Australia is weakened, India's record away from home is not very good like every touring team right now," he said. "India has the right blend of pacers to trouble the Australian batting line-up. But I still feel Australia has the edge," he added.
2018-11-30 16:27:51 Read More

Want to win a seventh world title, says Mary Kom

India's boxing legend MC Mary Kom has now set her eyes on a seventh world crown along with an elusive Olympic gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games, after becoming the first to win six gold in 48kg category at the Women's World Championship here last week. She will have to bulk up for the 2020 Olympics qualifiers in the 51kg division, in which she won bronze in the 2012 Olympics.
2018-11-30 15:57:52 Read More

World Cup: China's debut begins with a thrilling English draw

The Irish fairytale that unfurled five months ago in London may just have seen the teaser of its second version, when China's men's team entered weekend mood with a thrilling draw on their World Cup debut against the 1986 runners-up England.
2018-11-30 15:46:33 Read More

F1: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Force India completed Formula One's 2019 driver line-up on Friday with the confirmation that 20-year-old Canadian Lance Stroll will race for them next season after two years with Williams.
2018-11-30 15:34:11 Read More

Tiger Woods may return to India in 2020

"I will be back," said Tiger Woods, triggering speculations of the golf legend's return to India for a full-fledged tournament sometime in 2020 or 2021. The 14-time Major winner had been to India in 2014, but that trip lasted just 36 hours.
2018-11-30 14:43:50 Read More

Ankita-Karman pair wins Pune Open doubles crown

Karman Kaur Thandi brought her 'A' game to the fore at the right time to get the better of Ankita Raina before combining with her to lift the doubles crown in the $25,000 ITF BVG Pune Open women's tennis championships in Pune on Friday.
2018-11-30 14:38:24 Read More

It has been a dream start for India at World Cup: Sardar Singh

Former skipper Sardar Singh is impressed with India's "dream" start to their campaign at the Hockey World Cup and on Friday hoped the hosts will continue the superb run to reclaim the coveted title after 43 years.
2018-11-30 14:11:49 Read More

BCCI invites application for Indian women's team coach

BCCI is inviting applications for the position of Indian women's team head coach.Proven names such as Tom Moody, Dav Whatmore and Venkatesh Prasad are some of the options the Indian Cricket Board has at the moment.One of the requirement is to have the experience of coaching an international team for a minimum one season or a T20 franchise for minimum two seasons.
2018-11-30 13:59:26 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland 2-1

Australia's quest for a record hat-trick of titles started with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ireland in the opening Pool B match of the men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
2018-11-30 13:46:39 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan hope for positive start vs Germany

Four-time champions Pakistan would look to shrug off years of disappointment and a chaotic build up when they take on higher-ranked Germany in their opening match of the men's hockey World Cup on Saturday.
2018-11-30 12:49:06 Read More

Cricket Australia XI trail by two runs against India in warm-up game

Cricket Australia (CA) XI scored 356/6, trailing by two runs at the end of the third day of the only warm-up game against India here on Friday.
2018-11-30 12:39:29 Read More

Shooting's highest honour for Abhinav Bindra, first for an Indian

Ace Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra won the coveted ISSF Blue Cross on Friday. The Blue Cross is the highest recognition conferred for outstanding contribution to the sport of shooting and honours distinguished members of the international shooting fraternity. Bindra won an Olympic gold (2008), a World Championship gold (2006), 7 Commonwealth Games medals and 3 Asian Games medals.
2018-11-30 12:00:38 Read More

'Pool of Death' is just a headline, says Dutch coach Caldas

There aren't too many coaches in the sports world who talk straight. Dutch coach Max Caldas though is one of those who is a straight shooter. With a demeanor that at times reminds one of Jamaican swagger accompanying his straight talk, Caldas can easily be mistaken for being intimidating.
2018-11-30 11:19:01 Read More

IOC halts planning for boxing at 2020 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee froze preparations for boxing at the 2020 Games on Friday and launched a probe into the sport's troubled governing body, warning that it could be stripped of the ability to organise the competition.
2018-11-30 10:35:24 Read More

Fifty vs England is in the past, Vihari eyes ton in Australia

Impressed with his maiden outing, the selectors have considered Vihari once again for the 4-match series against Australia, starting Dec 6 at Adelaide Oval. The 25-year-old is determined to score a hundred on Australian soil. "It is going to be a big series for me. I have worked hard for this. Want to thank my captain for showing faith in me,â€™ he said.
2018-11-30 07:18:44 Read More

If India don't win this time, they will never win in Australia: Jones

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones doesn't foresee the current team beating India in the upcoming Test series and feels the hosts will be better off without "provoking" opposition skipper Virat Kohli. Despite India having a poor overseas record, Jones has backed the visitors to win the four-Test series starting December 6 at Adelaide.
2018-11-30 07:12:15 Read More

No fear of going bankrupt: AIBA

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) says it no longer faces the fear of going bankrupt after having restored a "healthy and sustainable financial situation", which was among the tasks mandated by the IOC to secure the sport's Olympic future.
2018-11-30 06:10:13 Read More

We're not scared to tackle Woods: Fowler

Rickie Fowler doesnâ€™t â€˜have anything bad to say about The Bahamas', who does, really? The American and his fiancÃ© visit this divine archipelago, a true jewel of the Atlantic Ocean, â€˜three to four times a year.'
2018-11-30 05:28:12 Read More

Liverpool face Everton test as Spurs play Arsenal

Liverpool face a derby clash against Everton as they lick their Champions League wounds while Tottenham travel to Arsenal with a spring in their step on a weekend of big-city derbies.
2018-11-30 05:15:53 Read More

Prithvi Shaw ruled out of Adelaide Test with ankle injury

The Indian cricket team suffered a major blow, days before the first Test vs Australia, as rising star Prithvi Shaw was ruled out of the opening Test at the Adelaide Oval starting December 6 with an ankle injury.
2018-11-30 05:01:24 Read More

Reverse tie-break artificial: Magnus Carlsen

Four-time World chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway accepted that playing rapid/blitz tiebreaks before the classical games will stir things but he refused to speak negatively about shorter time controls and existing tiebreak rule.
2018-11-30 04:35:33 Read More

Forwards did a good job vs South Africa: Pillay

Having started well, Indiaâ€™s real test will come in the game against Belgium on Sunday. The Belgians, the Olympic silver medallists, displayed fast-paced attacking hockey during their 2-1 win over Canada.
2018-11-30 04:06:10 Read More

Arsenal and Chelsea power on in Europa League

Londoners Chelsea and Arsenal both enjoyed high-scoring Europa League wins on Thursday as Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers were left with work to do on the final matchday to qualify for the next stage.
2018-11-30 04:03:02 Read More

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2018-11-30 03:44:57 Read More

Age of drag-flickers coming to an end?

Pakistanâ€™s Sohail Abbas, Hollandâ€™s Bovelander and more recently Indiaâ€™s Sandeep Singh, Australiaâ€™s Chirs Ciriello and Englandâ€™s Ashley Jackson are some of those who excelled in the art of dragflicking. But today the teams are finding it more and more difficult to score from penalty corners.
2018-11-30 03:15:04 Read More

Ramesh Powar may pay price for Mithali Raj face-off

The Indian womenâ€™s team coach Ramesh Powar is unlikely to get an extension after his recent faceoff with Mithali Raj. Powarâ€™s contract ends on Friday and Indian cricket board sources said the decision not to continue with him was taken in wake of the continuing blame game between Mithali and Powar, which is affecting the morale of the team.
2018-11-30 02:53:10 Read More

Kohli backing gives Gower hope for Test's future

The inexorable rise of Twenty20 cricket has sparked fears that the Test format is in serious jeopardy -- but the longest form of the game has a powerful advocate in India captain Virat Kohli.
2018-11-30 02:50:19 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (November 30) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey World Cup and the second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies.
2018-11-29 18:45:00 Read More

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Rule change could see Jofra Archer playing for England at World Cup

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said overseas players would, from Jan. 1, become eligible to play for England after living in the country for three years rather than a previous seven. It means that Barbados-born all-rounder Jofra Archer will be eligible to play for England at next year's Cricket World Cup.
2018-11-29 17:18:05 Read More

Rule change could see Jofra Archer playing for England at World Cup

Ponting says Khawaja will outscore Kohli, predicts Australian win

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said Usman Khawaja will outscore Virat Kohli and will also be the player of the series."As much of a threat Indian fast bowlers might pose, I think he's got a game that can cope with it here in Australia," said Ponting. He added, "Our batsmen will play better against their quick bowlers than their batters will play against ours."
2018-11-29 17:09:34 Read More

PKL: Gujarat Fortunegiants record easy win over Puneri Paltan

Gujarat Fortunegiants showed why they are the team to beat as they registered a comfortable 35-20 win over Puneri Paltan in the Vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 6 here on Thursday.
2018-11-29 16:36:02 Read More

ISL: Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters play out goalless draw

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters played out an entertaining goalless draw in an Indian Super League game at the Nehru stadium here on Thursday.
2018-11-29 16:28:15 Read More

Hockey World Cup: New Zealand beat France 2-1

New Zealand pipped France 2-1 in their opening game of the Hockey World Cup 2018 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.
2018-11-29 16:08:53 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Punjab inch towards innings win against Delhi

Delhi suffered another batting collapse to brighten Punjab's prospects of recording an outright victory in their Ranji Trophy Group B match on Thursday.
2018-11-29 16:08:25 Read More

2018 was tough year due to packed schedule: Saina Nehwal

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal said, "It is definitely a tough year. Throughout there were so many big tournaments and we did not even have time to rest and think about the next event." While she said that she was proud of winning medals at Asian and Commonwealth Games, she stressed that players needed a break in order to make corrections in their game.
2018-11-29 15:59:51 Read More

Virat Kohli slammed for wearing shorts at toss for warm-up match

Indian captain Virat Kohli was on Thursday slammed by cricket fans for wearing shorts at the toss for the warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI ahead of the four-Test series.
2018-11-29 15:51:00 Read More

Teenager Esha stuns Manu, Heena to win 10m air pistol gold

Telangana's Esha Singh aced women's 10m air pistol event on the sixth medal round of the 62nd National Shooting Championships on Saturday. The 13-year-old bested former world champions with a score of 241.0 to pick her first ever individual gold medal. Esha was third after five shot with a score of 48.9 and maintained it with a score of 119.7 after 12 rounds.
2018-11-29 15:38:10 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai eye first innings lead against Gujarat

Mumbai bowlers led by left-arm medium pacer Royston Dias raised the team's chances of taking the crucial first-innings lead as they reduced Gujarat to 232/8 on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match here on Thursday.
2018-11-29 14:39:51 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Argentina toil hard for 4-3 win over Spain

Olympic champions Argentina were made to dig deep to eke out a 4-3 win over Spain in their Pool A match of the hockey World Cup on Thursday. Spain stunned the Argentines as early as in the third minute through young Enrique Gonzalez's fine field strike. Argentina will play New Zealand in their next pool match on December 3, while Spain will be up against France.
2018-11-29 14:23:11 Read More

Delayed Libertadores final could take place in Qatar

The delayed second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors could be played in Qatar, a source from the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) on Thursday.
2018-11-29 14:20:18 Read More

Ranji Trophy Group C: Rajasthan reduce Uttar Pradesh to 146/7

Rajasthan pacers rose to the occasion and put up a spirited performance as they reduced Uttar Pradesh to 146/7 on the second day of their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy game here on Thursday.
2018-11-29 13:56:14 Read More

Hockey: China must thank Inner Mongolia for World Cup debut

Of the 34 provinces in China, Inner Mongolia is the hotbed of hockey. The tribe called 'Daur' have historically played the traditional form of hockey called 'Beikou'. All the players in China's World Cup team are from this province and from the same club. China is in Pool B alongside world No. 1 and defending champions Australia, England and Ireland.
2018-11-29 12:53:13 Read More

All eyes on Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik at Wrestling Nationals

The spotlight trained on them, Vinesh Phogat gets an opportunity to test her fitness while a struggling Sakshi Malik will look to re-invent herself in the absence of the male stars at the National Wrestling Championships, beginning on Friday.
2018-11-29 12:26:53 Read More

Neymar steps up as Tuchel gets it right with PSG

Paris Saint-Germain had been waiting for such a performance from Neymar, and the Brazilian more than delivered in Wednesday's Champions League victory over Liverpool.
2018-11-29 11:53:06 Read More

Eyeing hat-trick of WC titles, Australia start campaign against Ireland

Seeking a hat-trick of titles, defending champions Australia begin their campaign against minnows Ireland in the Hockey World Cup here on Friday. The world number one Kookaburras would start as overwhelming favourites against 10th ranked Ireland in the Pool B match.
2018-11-29 10:44:05 Read More

KL Rahul is finding new ways to get himself out: Sanjay Bangar

"He (Rahul) has been looking in good shape, including today. It is just that he is finding new ways to get out. Even today, the ball was quite afar when he played it away from his body and lost his wicket. But what we are reading he is playing the ball well and he is one hit away (from form)," Sanjay Bangar said after the day's play.
2018-11-29 10:03:39 Read More

Kohli, Shaw hit fluent fifties in tour game against Cricket Australia XI

In-form skipper Virat Kohli (64) and teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw (66) were among the five Indian batsmen who struck fifties before the visitors were bowled out for 358 on the second day of the rain-hit practice game against Cricket Australia XI.
2018-11-29 07:33:57 Read More

Was surprised by sudden ouster as India coach: Roelant Oltmans

India is a closed chapter now for Roelant Oltmans but the legendary Dutch coach said more than hurt he was surprised by the way he was unceremoniously shown the door by Hockey India, especially after investing his time in the country for nearly five years.
2018-11-29 06:56:17 Read More

'Darkest day of my life': Mithali Raj on Ramesh Powar's charges

"It's the darkest day of my life," said senior Indian woman cricketer Mithali Raj, responding to coach Ramesh Powar's allegations that she threatened retirement over a batting position, threw tantrums and created chaos in the side during the World T20.
2018-11-29 05:49:53 Read More

Syringe in room, athlete asked to leave national camp

National-level athlete Chhavi Sharawat - who along with fellow quartermiler Prachi had dragged the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to the Supreme Court over her non-inclusion in the athletics squad for Jakarta Asian Games - has been removed from the national camp at the NIS Patiala with immediate effect after syringes were found in her room.
2018-11-29 05:32:22 Read More

Clarke slams 'headline-chasing coward' as war of words heats up

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has angrily rejected suggestions he helped create a culture that led to the ball-tampering scandal, slamming a leading broadcaster as a "headline-chasing coward". "Australian cricket, I think, needs to stop worrying about being liked and start worrying about being respected," he said.
2018-11-29 04:37:25 Read More

The Aussie catch in Hockey World Cup: Perform to get paid

Many teams in the Hockey World Cup here have struggled to secure funds and sponsors. The South Africans, for example, are self-funded, the Belgians had day camps in the lead-up to the event so they could continue to earn their livelihood through club commitments.
2018-11-29 04:19:37 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Can Argentina put crisis behind?

Olympic champions Argentina are all set to begin their journey in the World Cup here on Thursday against Spain.
2018-11-29 04:04:15 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo hits another century

As Italian giants Juventus saw off Spain's Valencia 1-0 in a Group H clash of the UEFA Champions League (CL) â€” qualifying for the tournament's last 16 five straight years for the first time â€” superstar Cristiano Ronaldo too created history. He became the first-ever footballer to win 100 CL matches.
2018-11-29 03:57:02 Read More

Champions League: Christian Eriksen keeps Spurs in hunt for last 16 berth

Mauricio Pochettino backed Tottenham to complete their Champions League escape act in Barcelona after Christian Eriksen's late strike kept alive their last 16 hopes with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan.
2018-11-29 03:21:24 Read More

Champions League: Christian Eriksen keeps Spurs in hunt for last 16 berth

Tiger Woods aims to break major drought in 2019

It is understandably somewhat overwhelming, even for Tiger Woods, when the golfing great reflects on the year heâ€™s had. On where he stood exactly a year ago at Albany â€” a venue thatâ€™s come to play a key part in recent stages of his career â€” and all thatâ€™s happened since as the 14-time major winner heads into this yearâ€™s edition of the Hero World Challenge.
2018-11-29 03:13:25 Read More

Lionel Messi guides Barcelona to top Champions League group

Barcelona overcame PSV Eindhoven 2-1 on Wednesday to finish top of their Champions League group with one round remaining thanks to a Lionel Messi goal and assist.
2018-11-29 03:06:43 Read More

Team India regulates ODI specialists' Ranji schedule

The Indian team management has devised a programme to regulate the amount of Ranji Trophy games for the one-day specialists. TOI has learnt that key players like Kedar Jadhav, Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal, who are almost certainties for next yearâ€™s World Cup, will not be available for all Ranji Trophy matches for respective state teams this season.
2018-11-29 02:45:48 Read More

Champions League: Neymar inspires PSG to leave Liverpool in danger

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hit out at the referee and Neymar as his side slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday that leaves last season's runners-up dangerously close to an early Champions League exit.
2018-11-29 02:40:50 Read More

Magnus Carlsen beats Fabiano Caruana in chess title decider

Norwegian chess superstar Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday cemented his reputation as the game's greatest player after demolishing US hopeful Fabiano Caruana in a winner-take-all world championship decider. The 27-year-old won three successive rapid-chess tiebreakers in a display of intuition and guile that overwhelmed the 26-year-old American in London.
2018-11-29 02:37:05 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (November 29) that comprise the action from UEFA Champions League and Men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-11-28 19:00:00 Read More

Harendra's takeaways from India's opening win

There was confidence in their strides as coach Harendra Singh and vice captain Chinglensana Singh walked to the other side of the pitch after India's win at the Kalinga Stadium.
2018-11-28 17:31:17 Read More

ISL: Resolute ATK hold lacklustre FC Goa

A resolute ATK defence managed to keep the dangerous Ferran Corominas at bay and hold FC Goa to a goalless draw in their Indian Super League football fixture here on Wednesday.
2018-11-28 17:03:54 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan make superb comeback to beat Haryana Steelers

Puneri Paltan produced a superb comeback to beat Haryana Steelers 35-33 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi Season six match on Wednesday.
2018-11-28 16:08:37 Read More

I feel sorry for Mithali Raj, says Sunil Gavaskar

Mithali Raj was left out of the World T20 semi-final against England that raised eyebrows after India's eight-wicket loss. Sunil Gavaskar said that she was injured for one game but fit for the next."Just convert this situation into the men's game. If you had a Virat Kohli who was injured for one game and then is fit for the knockout, will you leave him out?" he questioned.
2018-11-28 15:54:35 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India's 'five-star' show mauls South Africa

India's 'Cup of Hope', the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, had begun on a five-star note as they defeated South Africa 5-0 in their opening Pool C match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
2018-11-28 15:15:34 Read More

Ranji: Aparajith, Gandhi help Tamil Nadu post 218/7

A fighting knock of 81 not out by Baba Aparajith and a half century by M Kaushik Gandhi helped Tamil Nadu post 218 for 7 on the opening day against Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match on Wednesday.
2018-11-28 14:27:55 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Shivam Dubey's ton helps Mumbai post 297 against Gujarat

All-rounder Shivam Dubey struck a brisk 110 as Mumbai fought back to post a modest 297 against Gujarat on the opening day of their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game.
2018-11-28 14:17:58 Read More

Mithali was 'aloof, difficult to handle', Powar tells BCCI

Indian women's cricket coach Ramesh Powar admitted that his professional relationship with Mithali was strained as he always found her aloof and difficult to handle. Sources said Powar insisted that Mithali's axing from the semifinal, which India lost to England by 8 wickets, was based on strategy, not acrimony, further accepting that he was "indifferent to the seniormost player".
2018-11-28 13:51:53 Read More

Belgium battle past Canada 2-1 in Hockey World Cup opener

Olympic silver medallist Belgium's quest for a maiden men's World Cup title started with a fighting 2-1 win over minnows Canada in the opening match of the hockey's showpiece event on Wednesday.
2018-11-28 13:47:40 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Kaul helps Punjab dismiss Delhi for 107

Punjab seamer Siddarth Kaul returned with an impressive six-wicket haul to dismiss Delhi for 107 in their first innings on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match on Wednesday.
2018-11-28 13:27:50 Read More

Clarrie who? Yasir targets Australian legend's record

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah does not know much about Clarrie Grimmett but is aware that he has a strong chance of shattering a record set by the Australian 82 years ago.
2018-11-28 13:18:13 Read More

Irish football legend Robbie Keane hangs up boots

Irish football legend Robbie Keane brought the curtain down on over two decades as a player on Wednesday saying his career had exceeded all his hopes when he was a "football-mad boy growing up in Dublin".
2018-11-28 12:52:32 Read More

Ashwin moves up to seventh spot in ICC Test rankings

India-off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has gained a place to be seventh in the latest ICC bowlers' rankings. Virat Kohli has maintained his number one position in the batsmen rankings.
2018-11-28 11:27:20 Read More

Most of 2019 World Cup tickets are sold out: ICC

Not more than 3500 tickets are left in total for the 2019 World Cup in England, said a top ICC official here on Wednesday.
2018-11-28 11:22:20 Read More

I would be in better form for World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu

Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu believes she would be in top form at the BWF's World Tour Finals as a recent break gave her the time to be well-prepared for the season-ending tournament starting December 12.
2018-11-28 11:16:44 Read More

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I will be in better form for World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu

ICC banks heavily on migrants to fuel cricket's growth in Germany

Often criticised for not being able to make cricket a global sport, the ICC has pinned its hopes on South Asian migrants in Germany and USA to expand the game's footprint in the untapped markets of Europe and Americas.
2018-11-28 10:45:57 Read More

Kashyap, Verma lose to end Indian challenge at Korea Open

India's campaign ended early at the Korea Open badminton tournament with Parupalli Kashyap and Sourabh Verma crashing out on the opening day of the men's singles event here on Wednesday.
2018-11-28 10:37:30 Read More

Not doing well may affect our funding, says Australia coach

Travelling overseas to play international hockey has never found the required bureaucratic support. Four-time World Cup winners Pakistan had to pull out all stops to find a sponsor who could fund their travel to as close as the next-door neighbours India. And when teams like Australia, who win almost every tournament they go to, express worry, the pressure to win reaches a level that's hard to imagine.
2018-11-28 09:56:38 Read More

MS Dhoni switches the bat for a racquet

Former Team India skipper MS Dhoni turned up at JSCA Country Cricket Club (CCC) tennis court on Tuesday morning to participate in a tournament as a player. Dressed in trousers and full-tees, Dhoni, who paired up Sumit Kumar, defeated opponents (Pavan Kumar and Brajesh Singh) in straight sets 6-1, 6-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals.
2018-11-28 08:33:37 Read More

Olympics gold my dream, training hard for it: Mary Kom

A sixth world title added to her cabinet, ace Indian boxer MC Mary Kom Wednesday said she is now aiming for a gold in the Olympics.
2018-11-28 06:56:38 Read More

Was a bit sad but moved on: Shikhar Dhawan on Test omission

Back amongst runs following a prolonged bad patch, Shikhar Dhawan has "moved on" after initially feeling sad about his omission from the Indian Test team for the Australia series.
2018-11-28 06:11:35 Read More

Virat Kohli could break Sachin Tendulkar's record

India captain Virat Kohli could add another feather to his illustrious cap when India take on Australia in the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia, starting December 8 at Adelaide Oval.
2018-11-28 06:03:54 Read More

The Big Guns at Hockey World Cup

TOI takes a brief look at the teams which can go all the way in the World Cup...
2018-11-28 05:08:18 Read More

Former teammates clash over Australia's non-aggression pact

Michael Clarke and Simon Katich famously clashed physically in the dressing room when they were Test players and this week they have become embroiled in a verbal disagreement over Australia's commitment to be less aggressive on the pitch.
2018-11-28 05:00:57 Read More

Weather hits India preparations for Australia series

The start of India's only warm-up match for the test series against Australia was delayed by torrential rain on Wednesday, with the four-day clash against a Cricket Australia XI looking unlikely to get underway before Thursday.
2018-11-28 04:27:10 Read More

Hockey World Cup: We have done our homework, says Harendra Singh

On the eve of the match, chief coach Harendra Singh said, "The first match is important in every tournament, it releases 40 to 50% of the pressure. We are thinking on the same lines. We want full points from it. I expect their strikers will try to break us. But we have strategies in place. We want to think ahead of the opponents."
2018-11-28 03:51:48 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Who will wield the magic stick?

16 nations, 36 matches and 1 trophy to fight for, irrespective of the favourites, the next 19 days promise to be a festival of hockey as the Hockey World Cup unfolds in Bhubaneswar.
2018-11-28 03:42:04 Read More

CL: Marouane Fellaini late show secures Manchester United last 16 place

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho boasted about his Champions League record after Marouane Fellaini's injury time winner fired his side into the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Young Boys at Old Trafford.
2018-11-28 03:37:03 Read More

Mithali Raj row: Diana's statement is contradictory, says Arothe

"Why is Diana contradicting her statement by saying that it was the team management's decision to drop Mithali Raj? Why did she interfere in team selection during the Asia Cup in Malaysia, asked former India coach Tushar Arothe.
2018-11-28 03:27:41 Read More

Hockey WC: Canada come up with noble gesture

Canada will play the opening match of the World Cup here on Wednesday against Belgium, who are one of the favourites to win the trophy. Hosts India and South Africa are the other two teams in Pool C.
2018-11-28 03:24:46 Read More

CL: Sergio Aguero rescues draw at Lyon as Manchester City reach last 16

Sergio Aguero grabbed a late equaliser to send Manchester City through to the knockout stages of the Champions League on Tuesday in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Lyon.
2018-11-28 03:21:29 Read More

CL: Juventus through as brilliant Cristiano Ronaldo assist sets up Valencia win

Juventus clinched a place in the Champions League knockout stages when a brilliant Cristiano Ronaldo assist set up Mario Mandzukic to give them a 1-0 win over Valencia on Tuesday.
2018-11-28 03:10:15 Read More

Mithali Raj lashes out at coach Powar and CoA member Edulji

In a scathing letter, Mithali has lashed out at SC-appointed administrator Diana Edulji, accusing her of bias, and women's team coach Ramesh Powar, saying that he humiliated her and deliberately kept her out of the team.
2018-11-28 03:05:09 Read More

CL: Real Madrid go through top as Gareth Bale leads win over Roma

Real Madrid's magic touch in the Champions League remains undimmed after Gareth Bale inspired a 2-0 win over Roma on Tuesday that ensures they will go through top of the group.
2018-11-28 03:00:44 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India not wary but South Africa opener is tricky

India last played South Africa at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and thumped them 5-2. For four years, the two teams haven't met, largely due to funding and support issues that roadblocked South Africa's international progress.
2018-11-28 02:39:52 Read More

Marin-Sindhu face-off to mark PBL opening

The marquee clash between reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin and PV Sindhu will mark the beginning of Premier Badminton League on December 22. The fourth season of PBL will begin its journey from Mumbai.
2018-11-27 17:03:31 Read More

SFA ties up with Abhinav Bindra's academy

Sports For All (SFA) on Tuesday announced it has partnered with the Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Centre (ABTPC) and the Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS) to scout promising athletes and nurture them.
2018-11-27 16:28:15 Read More

Opening Ceremony sets the bar for Hockey World Cup

The opening ceremony of the 14th Men's Hockey World Cup has nicely set up the tournament proper to begin in the Odisha capital on Wednesday. The evening warmed up nicely as the felicitation of India's 1975 winners was applauded by the 10,000 spectators in attendance.
2018-11-27 16:20:13 Read More

Walking away from aggression will not lead Australia anywhere: Clarke

Former captain Michael Clarke has advised the current side to "play tough Australian cricket" in the home Test series against India, saying too much emphasis on being nice guys on the field will lead them nowhere.
2018-11-27 15:33:19 Read More

Engineer backs India to do well Down Under; dubs Australia as 'ordinary side'

In the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner, India must grab the opportunity to win their maiden Test series against an "ordinary" Australia, former stumper Farokh Engineer said on Tuesday.
2018-11-27 15:19:14 Read More

Yasir Shah 'best ever', says Pakistan coach

Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur said on Tuesday that Yasir Shah's 14-wicket haul in the second Test against New Zealand featured some of the best leg-spinning ever seen.
2018-11-27 14:36:10 Read More

Yasir Shah 'best ever', says Pakistan coach

Borussia Dortmund bus bomber gets 14 years behind bars

A German court sentenced a German-Russian man to 14 years in prison on Tuesday for detonating a bomb on the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) soccer team bus in 2017 as part of a money-making scheme which injured one of the club's players.
2018-11-27 14:23:02 Read More

Mick Schumacher moves up to Formula Two

Michael Schumacher's 19-year-old son Mick has moved a step closer to following his father into Formula One after the Prema team announced that he will race for them in Formula Two next season.
2018-11-27 14:05:33 Read More

BCCI announces two-year ban for age frauds

The BCCI on Tuesday announced that a cricketer guilty of age fraud will be barred from all its recognised tournaments for two years.
2018-11-27 13:51:54 Read More

Swapna Barman hopeful of getting back TOPS support

Dropped from the TOPS, Asian Games gold medal winning athlete Swapna Barman says she remains hopeful of her re-inclusion in the scheme for the financial support.
2018-11-27 13:43:14 Read More

Swapna's coach wants better incentive from Bengal government

Absence of a state sports policy for rewarding its medal winners is a big impediment in consistently producing champion athletes like Swapna Barman, her coach Subhas Sarkar said on Tuesday.
2018-11-27 13:17:23 Read More

2nd Test: Yasir Shah's 14 wickets lead Pakistan to innings win over NZ

Legspinner Yasir Shah's rich match haul of 14 wickets earned Pakistan victory against New Zealand by an innings and 16 runs in the second Test on Tuesday.
2018-11-27 12:53:46 Read More

On the eve of World Cup opener, Harendra lays down a marker

The setting is huge and the task enormous. Not surprisingly then, the Indian hockey tragics are nervous. On Tuesday, the hosts arrived for their final training session, before the big day. Getting off from the team bus, coach Harendra Singh and captain Manpreet Singh took a different route.
2018-11-27 11:57:25 Read More

Hockey World Cup opens with glitzy ceremony

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2018-11-27 11:40:24 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur enters top-five in ICC Women's T20I rankings

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur entered the top-five in the latest ICC Women's T20 International player rankings with opener Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues also achieving their career-best rankings.
2018-11-27 11:16:33 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur enters top-five in ICC Women's T20I rankings

Coach Ramesh Powar humiliated me at World T20, says Mithali Raj

Senior Indian woman cricketer and ODI captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday lashed out at Committee of Administrators' member Diana Edulji and coach Ramesh Powar, saying a "few people in power are out to destroy me".
2018-11-27 10:53:06 Read More

Virat Kohli pulls in the ad dollars despite verbal slips

Being the highest profile athlete in the world's second most populous country, India cricket captain Virat Kohli has built such a formidable brand across the spectrum that even his occasional brash and indiscrete comments fail to tarnish it.
2018-11-27 10:26:20 Read More

Men's Hockey World Cup 2018: All you need to know

Indian hockey's search for lost glory resumes on Wednesday when the 14th edition of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup begins in the Odisha capital of Bhubaneswar.
2018-11-27 06:26:52 Read More

Biggest opportunity for us, but not taking Australia lightly: Ishant Sharma

"We don't really think about all these things. It depends on a given day. In cricket whoever is playing for the country is good enough. Till the time we get the results, we don't take anything lightly," Ishant Sharma said.
2018-11-27 06:06:09 Read More

Toba Tek Singh makes its presence felt at Hockey World Cup

India was partitioned. Even the patients of a mental asylum were exchanged. The Hindus and Sikh inmates were transferred to India, the Muslims were asked to stay back. Cyril Radcliffe's line had put the mental asylum in Pakistan territory. Bishan Singh and others had to leave. Bishan's knees, not bent for years, were locked. He was lifted vertically into the back of the truck. Eyes that hadn't slept for years were wide open.
2018-11-27 05:22:54 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur extends association with Sydney Thunder for Big Bash League

India's T20I skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has extended her association with Sydney Thunder while Smriti Mandhana has been signed up by Hobart Hurricanes for the fourth season of Women's Big Bash League.
2018-11-27 04:51:22 Read More

'Job not over' for Pep Guardiola as Manchester City target last 16

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned the Premier League leaders still have work to do as they attempt to seal a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.
2018-11-27 04:41:17 Read More

Took injections to keep Worlds hope alive: Bajrang Punia

"I suffered injury to ligament of the right elbow joint a week prior to the start of the Worlds. It happened during training. But, I didn't disclose it to anyone, else people would have said I was making excuses after losing the final," Bajrang Punia told TOI.
2018-11-27 04:40:10 Read More

Dope shame: Five top national athletes fail tests

While two of the athletes caught were training at the national camp at SAI South Centre Bengaluru, others were part of the federation's list who were to train at NIS, Patiala. This is going to undermine the stand of the Athletics Federation of India that athletes are averse to joining national camps as they can't take banned substances during the camps.
2018-11-27 04:32:39 Read More

Uneasy truce? Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj meet BCCI officials

"Saba (BCCI GM, Cricket Operations, who is also in charge of women's cricket) and I have met them. We will report to the Committee of Administrators," BCCI CEO Rahul Johri said, without divulging any further details. The meeting was "an attempt to diffuse tension" between India's T20 and ODI skippers, who returned from West Indies only a day earlier.
2018-11-27 04:19:06 Read More

Juventus can't fall asleep against Valencia, warns Massimiliano Allegri

Juventus cannot afford to switch off against resurgent Spanish side Valencia in Tuesday's Champions League game in Turin as they did against Manchester United, coach Massimiliano Allegri cautioned on Monday.
2018-11-27 04:08:03 Read More

Juventus can't fall asleep against Valencia, warns Massimiliano Allegri

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Big 3 of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer closes 2018 ranked 1-2-3

The Big Three is the year-end top three, something that last happened in 2014.
2018-11-27 04:01:30 Read More

Hockey World Cup: The fascinating march of the Red Lions

Whipping boys in multi-nation tournaments not too long ago, Belgium, nick-named Red Lions, finished runners-up at the 2016 Rio Olympics and are currently ranked No. 3 in the world.
2018-11-27 04:00:58 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Shot out in the past, India wiser now, says Harendra Singh

"I expect one of India's matches to go into shootout. I'm very confident that Sreejesh will stop 2-3 of them. Of the five we take, I expect at least three of the players to score. But in shootout, it is anybody's game and time is not on your side," said Harendra Singh.
2018-11-27 03:55:20 Read More

Clarke and Smithâ€™s touching tribute to Hughes

Phil Hughes, 25, died at a Sydney hospital after fighting for his life for three days after being hit on the head by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott at the Sydney Cricket Ground during a Sheffield Shield game in 2014.
2018-11-27 03:50:47 Read More

Krunal Pandya learnt quickly from his mistakes: VVS Laxman

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman praised Virat Kohli's team for bouncing back in Sydney to level the Twenty20 International series against Australia on Sunday.
2018-11-27 03:48:37 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (November 27) that comprise the opening ceremony of the Men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-11-26 19:00:00 Read More

ISL: Udanta's late strike helps Bengaluru FC beat Delhi Dynamos 1-0

A late strike from Udanta Singh helped Bengaluru FC beat Delhi Dynamos by a solitary goal and top the Indian Super League table on Monday.
2018-11-26 16:46:13 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Tamil Thalaivas beat Telugu Titans 31-25

Manjeet Chhillar shone bright as Tamil Thalaivas notched up a 31-25 win over Telugu Titans in a Pro Kabaddi League season six match on Monday.
2018-11-26 16:24:08 Read More

Age cap for BCCI selectors likely to go

The BCCI, under former president Anurag Thakur, had put in place a strict qualifying criteria for picking the incumbent panel of national selectors, whereby it was mandated that the "candidates should be under the age of 60 and be willing to undergo a medical examination, if selected".
2018-11-26 16:15:50 Read More

Croats dance as Davis Cup victors come home

Thousands of Croats danced and cheered in Zagreb's central square on Monday as they welcomed their national tennis team back home and celebrated its Davis Cup victory.
2018-11-26 16:13:33 Read More

2nd Test: Pakistan sniff win as Yasir spin destroys New Zealand

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah wrecked New Zealand with a career best eight-wicket haul as Pakistan sniffed victory on the third day of the second Test in Dubai on Monday.
2018-11-26 13:55:15 Read More

Armaan Jaffer included in Mumbai Ranji squad against Gujarat

Young batsman Armaan Jaffer, who recently slammed a triple hundred for Mumbai U23 against Saurashtra, was on Monday named in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for their upcoming game against Gujarat.
2018-11-26 13:42:55 Read More

Armaan Jaffer included in Mumbai Ranji squad against Gujarat

Finch should open Australia's innings in Test series against India: Ponting

Limited overs skipper Aaron Finch should open the batting along with uncapped Marcus Harris for Australia in the upcoming four-Test series against India, feels former captain Ricky Ponting.
2018-11-26 13:28:58 Read More

F1: Foes Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel swap helmets

In a rarely-seen showing of competitive camaraderie, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel swapped crash helmets to demonstrate the mutual respect between them after Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
2018-11-26 13:26:15 Read More

Mithali, Harmanpreet meet BCCI CEO Johri, GM Karim

The Indian women's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and ODI skipper Mithali Raj met top BCCI officials on Monday to air their views on the selection call that has triggered a storm after the team's World T20 semi-final loss to England.
2018-11-26 13:02:09 Read More

Mithali, Harmanpreet meet BCCI CEO Johri, GM Karim

Kuldeep Yadav vaults 20 places to No. 3 in T20I rankings

India's left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav made the most significant gains and entered the top five for the first time in the latest ICC men's T20 International player rankings.
2018-11-26 12:34:42 Read More

Indian football team to play Oman just before Asian Cup

The Indian football team will play against Oman on December 27 in Abu Dhabi just before the start of its AFC Asian Cup campaign in the United Arab Emirates, the national federation said on Monday.
2018-11-26 11:37:37 Read More

Mary Kom eyes gold at 2020 Olympics, says 'I am not tired'

6 World Championships titles, 1 Olympic medal, 2 Asian Games medals, 5 Asian Championships golds and many more victories but India's boxing queen MC Mary Kom's hunger for bringing more laurels to the country hasn't diminished yet. "I am not tired. Now, my target is to win an Olympic gold. I am still dreaming about winning the gold at the 2010 Olympics," she said.
2018-11-26 10:39:40 Read More

3rd Test: England beat Sri Lanka by 42 runs for 3-0 sweep

England overcame some spirited late resistance from the hosts to seal a first 3-0 series sweep in Sri Lanka when the tourists wrapped up a 42-run victory shortly after tea on the fourth day of the third and final Test on Monday.
2018-11-26 10:25:44 Read More

To win Test series, other batsmen need to support Kohli: Gilchrist

"Going ahead into the Test series, I expect Virat Kohli will have another imperious outing like he did in 2014 (694 runs in 4 Tests at average 86.50). I have spoken with him these last few days, seen his confidence, and seeing the way he batted in Sydney, I will be very surprised if he doesn't," Adam Gilchrist said.
2018-11-26 09:29:37 Read More

MS Dhoni and daughter Ziva's conversation in two languages

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is currently on a cricketing break. Ahead of the three-match One-Day International series, Dhoni is busy spending time with his daughter Ziva.
2018-11-26 09:06:26 Read More

ICC bids for women's T20 in Birmingham Commonwealth Games

"Cricket and the Commonwealth are inextricably linked and almost perfectly aligned with 910 million of cricket's one billion plus adult fans from Commonwealth countries," ICC chief executive David Richardson said in a statement.
2018-11-26 08:58:20 Read More

Playing XI cannot be questioned, India had a bad day: Edulji

"I think too much is being made out of it. The management (captain Harmanpreet Kaur, coach Ramesh Powar, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and selector Sudha Shah) made the decision of not changing a winning combination and that backfired. If India had won the game, I am sure nobody would have questioned their decision," Diana Edulji said.
2018-11-26 08:44:29 Read More

Mary Kom looks back at her incredible world domination

MC Mary Kom reflected at her world championship journey from 2001 in the USA, where she won a silver, to the one that ended on Saturday amid adoring home fans -- the atmosphere alone leaving her in tears.
2018-11-26 08:32:22 Read More

Hockey WC: India's third 'Cup of Hope' at home

'Hope is a good breakfast but a bad dinner'. The context is simple. A start to anything revolves around hope. By the time that task nears its end, one expects 'hope' to make the grade, achieve fruition. If not, the end is a disappointment. In about 48 hours' time, India's hockey team will start chasing their dream that's now 43 years old and still just that, a dream.
2018-11-26 07:17:34 Read More

Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya fire India to series-levelling win

Kohli's sublime 41-ball knock and his 60-run unbeaten stand with Dinesh Karthik (22 not out off 18) gave India the much needed series-levelling win ahead of the all-important Test series beginning December 6 at Adelaide. Earlier, Krunal Pandya took career-best figures of 4-36 as Australia were restricted to 164/6 in 20 overs.
2018-11-26 06:30:37 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India search lost glory

The atmosphere is much lighter in the Indian camp. Jokes are being cracked often, and all discussion overs inclusions and exclusion in the World Cup squad have been dumped. It wasn't anywhere near that after the defeat in Asian Games. But the players have managed to bury the past.
2018-11-26 04:05:47 Read More

India part of my life: Lewis Hamilton

"I hope you know that I love India. A lot of Indians commented so nastily - they can't even contemplate how much I love it."
2018-11-26 03:58:45 Read More

Efforts are on to win elusive Olympic gold: Sushil Kumar

Some mismanagement during the Nagpur MahaMetro Marathon event on Sunday left a few participants annoyed. However, the presence of world champion wrestler Sushil Kumar became the bright spot for most and lifted the mood.
2018-11-26 03:46:48 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Fallen giants Pakistan target top-eight finish

On Saturday night Pakistan players finally arrived in India via the Wagah border and according to former Pakistan captain and current assistant coach Rehan Butt, much has changed in Pakistan hockey since their last visit here four years ago, when the lost in the final of the Champions Trophy to Australia.
2018-11-26 03:23:31 Read More

CoA likely to ask Supreme Court for BCCI poll date

With several state associations dithering over the implementation of the Justice (retd) RM Lodha Committee reforms, states which continue to ignore the directive could be barred from voting in the BCCI elections.
2018-11-26 03:04:26 Read More

Steve Smith and David Warner help Australia bowlers combat Virat Kohli

Banned Steve Smith and David Warner won't be playing any of Australia's upcoming Tests against India, but they are being quietly eased back into the fold to help their bowlers combat Virat Kohli.
2018-11-26 02:29:01 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (November 26) that comprise action from Pro Kabaddi League and Indian Super League.
2018-11-25 18:50:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Haryana Steelers beat Dabang Delhi 34-27

Haryana Steelers put up an accomplished team effort to register a much-needed 34-27 win over Dabang Delhi in a Vivo Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 match here Sunday.
2018-11-25 16:54:59 Read More

Aubameyang winner extends Arsenal's unbeaten run

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang extended Arsenal's unbeaten run to 17 matches with the goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday.
2018-11-25 15:58:33 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur named captain of Women's World T20 XI

India's batting star Harmanpreet Kaur was on Sunday named captain of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 XI, which also featured opener Smriti Mandhana and leg-spinner Poonam Yadav.
2018-11-25 15:53:39 Read More

World champion Lewis Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

Having already secured a fifth F1 title, the British Mercedes driver beat Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel at the Yas Marina circuit to secure his 11th win of the season and 73rd of his career.
2018-11-25 15:34:13 Read More

Cilic beats Pouille to win Davis Cup for Croatia

Marin Cilic clinched Croatia's second Davis Cup title as he beat France's Lucas Pouille 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-3 to give his side a decisive 3-1 lead in the final at Lille's Stade Pierre Mauroy on Sunday.
2018-11-25 15:34:07 Read More

Mary Kom named best boxer of World Championships

India's MC Mary Kom, who won a historic sixth world title, was adjudged the best pugilist of the 10th World Women's Boxing Championships here.
2018-11-25 14:46:53 Read More

Hopefully we will be able to stop Kohli in Test series: Alex Carey

Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey said on Sunday Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century put them under pressure in a tight chase and the hosts will have to improve to stop his run-scoring in the upcoming Test series.
2018-11-25 14:30:40 Read More

Had to convince myself I belong here after Brisbane thrashing: Krunal

He went for big runs in the opener but came back strongly to help India level the series against Australia here on Sunday and all-rounder Krunal Pandya said it was difficult to convince himself he belongs to the big stage after the thrashing in Brisbane.
2018-11-25 14:20:37 Read More

2nd Test: Pakistan post big total after Haris, Babar notch hundreds

A career-best hundred from Haris Sohail and a maiden century from Babar Azam helped Pakistan post a big total to boost their chances of a series-levelling win against New Zealand in the second Test in Dubai on Sunday.
2018-11-25 14:15:11 Read More

Drawn series fair reflection of how we played: Virat Kohli

The 1-1 stalemate is a "fair reflection" of how India and Australia performed in the three-match T20 International series, visiting captain Virat Kohli said on Sunday.
2018-11-25 13:10:13 Read More

3rd Test: Sri Lanka top order crumbles, England eye series sweep

England set Sri Lanka a daunting victory target of 327 in the third and final Test and then reduced the hosts to 53 for four wickets to stay on course for a 3-0 series sweep on Sunday.
2018-11-25 12:33:21 Read More

Jamshedpur FC's Gourav Mukhi handed six-month suspension

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) disciplinary committee on Sunday handed Jamshedpur FC's Gourav Mukhi a six-month suspension with immediate effect for discrepancy in his registered age.
2018-11-25 12:17:00 Read More

India vs Australia: Kohli, Pandya fire India to series-levelling win

Like Mithali, I too was dropped at my peak: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is not surprised at the women's cricket team's decision to drop senior most player Mithali Raj for its World T20 semifinal against England, saying he faced the same fate when he was at the peak of his career.
2018-11-25 11:45:38 Read More

Syed Modi International: Sameer retains title, Saina loses

A gritty Sameer Verma produced a sensational performance to defend his men's singles title, making up for the failure of his compatriots in the other finals at the USD 150,000 Syed Modi International on Sunday.
2018-11-25 11:12:18 Read More

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Sarfraz can't continue to captain in all formats: Abbas

Pakistan great Zaheer Abbas has advised national team captain Sarfraz Ahmed to step down from the leadership role in at least one format of the game.
2018-11-25 09:51:49 Read More

CoA may meet Harmanpreet, Mithali over WT20 row

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) could summon Indian women's team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Mithali Raj following the senior most player's controversial omission from the ICC Women's World T20 semifinal against England.
2018-11-25 09:13:52 Read More

3rd T20I Live: Australia start well against India

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd T20 match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-11-25 08:27:32 Read More

Live Blog, 3rd T20I: India vs Australia

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2018-11-25 06:40:18 Read More

Pieters, Detry claim first World Cup of Golf for Belgium

Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry held off Mexico and a charging Australian team to win Belgium's first ever golf World Cup by three shots on Sunday.
2018-11-25 05:59:16 Read More

Australia beat England to win fourth Women's World T20 crown

Australia have won their fourth Women's World Twenty20 championship after cruising to an eight-wicket victory over England in the final on Saturday.Spinners Gardner and Wareham took five wickets between them to limit England to 105.
2018-11-25 04:35:50 Read More

Saina believes leagues like PBL help team bonding

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal will be part of her new team, the North Eastern Warriors, in the coming Premier Badminton League (PBL) season; and she believes tournaments like the PBL help promote team culture in the sport.
2018-11-25 04:27:43 Read More

Ogilvy named International's assistant for Presidents Cup

Internationals team captain Ernie Els named Australian former major winner Geoff Ogilvy as one of his assistants for the biennial tournament against the Tiger Woods-captained United States at Royal Melbourne next year.
2018-11-25 04:22:12 Read More

Ganguly advises Pant to learn from Virat Kohli

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is impressed with the talent Rishabh Pant brings to the team but has advised the young wicketkeeper-batsman to learn from his skipper Virat Kohli about "how to keep the game simple".
2018-11-25 04:04:29 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Australia opt for two-captain policy

In line for a hat-trick, the Australian team, coached by Colin Batch, come into the World Cup weighed down by the pressure of expectations and with fresh faces looking to make a mark.
2018-11-25 03:33:05 Read More

Remember me as a fighter, says departing Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso said he wanted to be remembered as a fighter and a racer as Formula One threw a party for the departing double world champion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
2018-11-25 03:28:12 Read More

Fortuna's hat-trick hero Lukebakio bags last-gasp Bayern draw

Dodi Lukebakio left struggling Bayern Munich shellshocked after scoring a hat-trick to lead lowly Fortuna Duesseldorf to a sensational comeback from two goals down and snatch a dramatic 3-3 draw in the third minute of added time.
2018-11-25 03:23:28 Read More

Manipur celebrates Mary Kom's record feat

Manipur was celebrating on Saturday as the sports-mad state watched boxing icon MC Mary Kom win her record sixth world championships title in New Delhi.
2018-11-25 03:20:00 Read More

Mary Kom wants one more go at the Olympics

â€œI will try my level best to qualify for the Olympics. The work for that begins right now. I will change my weight category. But I canâ€™t do it alone. Iâ€™ll need help from my nutritionist, physio and coaches, only then can I perform in the ring,â€ Mary, who came down from 51kg to 48kg after failing to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics, said.
2018-11-25 03:09:49 Read More

EPL: Vardy's late goal rescues point for Leicester

Jamie Vardy's late penalty rescued a point for a Leicester City side who overcame the dismissal of James Maddison to draw 1-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.
2018-11-25 03:05:05 Read More

Ronaldo strikes again as Juventus brush SPAL aside

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his hot form for Juventus as he and Mandzukic scored both goals in the second consecutive game to help the Serie A leaders open up a nine-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win over struggling SPAL.
2018-11-25 02:56:28 Read More

Mary Kom reveals 'most difficult thing' to deal with

A gold medal around her neck, the tricolour unfurling behind her and a packed KD Jadhav Hall standing to cheer for her. â€œI was competing in the 51 kg (category) for the last 3-4 years because 48 kg is not an Olympic category. To come back to this weight category and win gold was just great,â€ Mary Kom, still in tears, said after her win.
2018-11-25 02:53:52 Read More

EPL: Spurs inflict first defeat of season on Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham are capable of "big things" this season if they consistently reach the heights of a 3-1 win over Chelsea at Wembley that barely reflected Spurs' dominance.
2018-11-25 02:48:36 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (November 25) that comprise third T20I between India and Australia, and the action from Syed Modi International Badminton Championships in which Saina Nehwal and Sameer Verma will play their respective finals.
2018-11-24 19:00:00 Read More

EPL: Man City stay top after 4-0 win at West Ham

Premier League champions Manchester City cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday as Pep Guardiola's side remained unbeaten at the top of the table.
2018-11-24 17:34:14 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan excited to play at 'lucky' Kalinga Stadium

The Pakistan hockey team players on Saturday said they were looking forward to play at the "lucky" Kalinga Stadium, venue for the World Cup.
2018-11-24 16:54:01 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: U Mumba beat Dabang Delhi 39-23

Siddharth Desai proved his worth yet again as U Mumba hammered Dabang Delhi 39-23 in a Pro Kabaddi Season 6 match here on Saturday.
2018-11-24 16:29:00 Read More

Artistic Gymnastics WC: Dipa claims bronze in vault event

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar claimed a bronze medal at the vault event of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus, Germany. The 25-year-old from Tripura, who had an injury-marred campaign at the Asian Games, scored 14.316 to secure the bronze in the tournament, which is also a part of the eight-event qualifying system for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2018-11-24 16:21:17 Read More

Lewis Hamilton clinches pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

Five-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton clinched pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday.
2018-11-24 14:45:47 Read More

Syed Modi International: Saina Nehwal, Sameer Verma enter final

Former three-time winner Saina Nehwal and reigning champion Sameer Verma were a step away from clinching the women's and men's singles titles respectively, reaching the finals of the Syed Modi International World Tour Super 300 here on Saturday.
2018-11-24 14:40:28 Read More

La Liga: Minnows Eibar humiliate Solari's dire Real Madrid

Rampant Eibar humiliated European champions Real Madrid with an emphatic 3-0 win in La Liga on Saturday thanks to strikes from Gonzalo Escalante, Sergi Enrich and Kike Garcia.
2018-11-24 14:32:02 Read More

2nd Test: Azhar and Sohail help Pakistan post 207/4 on opening day

Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail scored half-centuries as Pakistan overcame a shaky start to reach 207/4 against New Zealand on day one of the second Test in Dubai on Saturday.
2018-11-24 14:27:31 Read More

Bhavani Devi wins gold in Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championship

India's CA Bhavani Devi won the gold medal on Saturday in the Sabre event in the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2018 held in Canberra, Australia.
2018-11-24 14:08:02 Read More

Mary Kom sets eyes on 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold

After becoming the most successful female boxer in world championships history, MC Mary Kom now has set her eyes on the elusive Olympic gold which she reckons will be a bit difficult as her weight category (48kg) is not a part of the Summer Games.
2018-11-24 13:50:05 Read More

I-League: Aizawl stun East Bengal after super-sub Mapuia's strike

Aizawl FC stunned East Bengal 3-2 after a sublime strike by super-sub Mapuia in the I-League here on Saturday.
2018-11-24 13:48:09 Read More

3rd Test: Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge

Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes scripted a spectacular turnaround to earn England a handy first-innings lead after skittling out Sri Lanka for 240 on day two of the third and final Test on Saturday.
2018-11-24 13:10:03 Read More

Ramkumar-Vijay pair clinches Pune Challenger trophy

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan stood out with individual brilliance to capture his maiden doubles title on the ATP Challenger circuit, clinching the KPIT-MSLTA doubles trophy with compatriot Vijay Sundar Prashanth, here on Saturday.
2018-11-24 13:07:23 Read More

Wishes pour in for the six-time world champion Mary Kom

MC Mary Kom became the most successful boxer in the history of Women's World Championships on Saturday. Mary won her record sixth gold medal, defeating Ukraine's Hanna Okhota by an unanimous 5-0 decision.
2018-11-24 12:36:55 Read More

1st Test: Taijul bowls Bangladesh to win against West Indies

Taijul Islam claimed 6/33 as Bangladesh defeated West Indies by 64 runs on Saturday in the first match of their two-Test series.
2018-11-24 12:31:44 Read More

Boxing Worlds: Sonia Chahal takes silver in 57kg

Check all the live updates from Women's World Boxing Championship 2018 Final matches between Mary Kom vs Hanna Okhota and Sonia Chahal vs Wahner Ornella Gabriele on Times of India
2018-11-24 12:12:21 Read More

Mary Kom beats Hanna Okhota to clinch record sixth world title

Indian boxer MC Mary Kom created history by clinching an unprecedented sixth gold medal at the Women's World boxing Championship on Saturday in New Delhi.
2018-11-24 11:03:39 Read More

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom wins record sixth gold, Sonia takes silver

Indian boxer MC Mary Kom created history by clinching an unprecedented sixth gold medal at the Women's World boxing Championship but debutant Sonia Chahal had to settle for silver on Saturday in New Delhi.
2018-11-24 11:03:39 Read More

India vs Australia: Desperate India geared up for do-or-die T20I

Staring at an imminent defeat after seven successive series wins on trot, India will be looking for yet another solid bowling performance against a brittle Australian top-order in third and final T20 International on Sunday.
2018-11-24 06:48:55 Read More

Live Score: Pakistan vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 1

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2018-11-24 06:05:26 Read More

Australia summon Starc for series-deciding T20I against India

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has been called up for his first Twenty20 international in two years against India on Sunday after replacing the injured Billy Stanlake in Aaron Finch's squad.
2018-11-24 05:22:21 Read More

'Supreme fitness key to Indian hockey's success'

Shahbaz Ahmed isn't a happy man these days as the once-formidable Pakistan team has often struggled in international events for a while now. While the three-time Olympic gold medallists couldn't even make the Rio Games, it will only be after eight years that the four-time winners will be featuring in the World Cup, starting in Bhubaneswar on November 28.
2018-11-24 05:16:24 Read More

Hartono backs Sindhu to go all the way in 2020 Oly

After the high of the last two years, Indiaâ€™s badminton stars have had a barren spell this year with Saina Nehwalâ€™s gold medal in the Commonwealth Games the only title to show for their efforts. While Kidambi Srikanth has fallen well short of the form that saw him win four SuperSeries titles in 2017, PV Sindhu has once again been prone to falling at the final hurdle.
2018-11-24 04:14:35 Read More

Tsonga defies doctor to battle on but all in vain

Jo Wilfried Tsonga defied doctor's orders to continue his match against Marin Cilic in the Davis Cup final on Friday, although it was all in vain as he slumped to a straight-sets defeat.
2018-11-24 03:45:38 Read More

Daniel Ricciardo ready for tears and beers after Red Bull farewell

Daniel Ricciardo is ready for tears, and maybe a few celebratory beers, as the cheerful Australian gears up for his 100th and last race with Red Bull in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
2018-11-24 03:36:11 Read More

'Student' Mary Kom ready for another Worlds title

In Saturdayâ€™s 48kg final at the World Championships, Mary will face Ukraineâ€™s Hanna Okhota for an unprecedented sixth World title, and the second one in front of home crowd after the 2006 win in New Delhi.
2018-11-24 03:31:33 Read More

Pep rules out Jan signings despite Mendy injury

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will not be making any signings in January, effectively ruling out buying a short-term replacement for the injured Benjamin Mendy.
2018-11-24 03:20:03 Read More

Felt bad to see Mithali Raj sitting out: Jhulan

Former India speedster Jhulan Goswami couldnâ€™t help but recall her teamâ€™s loss to England in the 50-over World Cup final last year. Goswami said while she respected administration's decision but as an Indian fan felt bad for Mithali. The decision to drop Mithali backfired as the team lacked a sheet-anchor on the slow track. India lost the World T20 semi-final to ENG by 8 wickets.
2018-11-24 03:13:47 Read More

Women's World T20: Selector backed move to bench Mithali Raj

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, coach Ramesh Powar and selector Sudha Shah finalised the playing XI and participated in the decision to drop Mithali. Mithali had scored back-to-back half-centuries in the matches against New Zealand and Ireland before being rested for the final group game against Australia due to a niggle.
2018-11-24 02:57:54 Read More

Mickelson edges Woods to earn $9m cash prize

Phil Mickelson sank a four-foot birdie putt on the fourth extra hole to pocket $9 million and beat Tiger Woods in an exhibition clash Friday between two of golf's greatest rivals.
2018-11-24 02:53:58 Read More

Mickelson edges Woods to earn $9m cash prize

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (November 24) that comprise the action from Women's Boxing Championships finals and Syed Modi International Badminton Championships 2018.
2018-11-23 19:05:00 Read More

Mithali Raj's manager lashes out at Harmanpreet Kaur

The decision to drop Indiaâ€™s star batswoman Mithali Raj from the Womenâ€™s World T20 semifinals against England didnâ€™t go down well with her manager as she came down hard on Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur who said that she has "no regrets" as it was decision taken keeping team's interests in mind.
2018-11-23 17:25:49 Read More

Syed Modi badminton: Sameer, Saina reach semifinals

Sameer Verma stayed on course for his title defence while three-time former champion Saina Nehwal too reached the semifinals with an easy win at the Syed Modi International World Tour Super 300 tournament on Friday.
2018-11-23 16:26:42 Read More

Odisha CM releases Men's Hockey World Cup anthem by AR Rahman

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday released Men's Hockey World Cup anthem composed by renowned music director and composer AR Rahman and penned by veteran lyricist Gulzar.
2018-11-23 15:25:29 Read More

Melbourne rain washes out India-Australia 2nd T20I

The second T2O International between India and Australia was called off due to intermittent rain on Friday, undoing the visitors' good work with the ball and denying them an opportunity to level the three-match series. India were naturally disappointed at not getting a go at the target which was revised thrice due to rain.
2018-11-23 15:01:57 Read More

Just-retired Drogba rules out ISL stint but open to coaching

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has ruled out the possibility of coming out of retirement and playing in the Indian Super League, saying there is nothing left for him to achieve in his illustrious career.
2018-11-23 14:38:23 Read More

Sonia joins Mary Kom in final, Simranjit settles for bronze

Unheralded Sonia Chahal stormed into the finals of Women's World Boxing Championships by outclassing her North Korean opponent Jo Son Hwa but Simranjit Kaur had to settle for a bronze after losing the semifinal bout on Friday.
2018-11-23 14:26:37 Read More

Juventus boss says Ronaldo deserves Ballon Dâ€™Or

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon Dâ€™Or, following media reports that the forward has not been short-listed for the awardâ€™s final three for the first time since 2010.
2018-11-23 14:04:14 Read More

Khaleel Ahmed learning the ropes on his maiden Australia tour

Young India pacer Khaleel Ahmed is learning everyday on his maiden tour of Australia and getting the much needed help from senior pro Bhuvneshwar Kumar on how to bowl on the hard and bouncy tracks Down Under.
2018-11-23 13:56:06 Read More

We are one win away from taking the series: Ben McDermott

Australian batsman Ben McDermott on Friday said his side will have the edge over India in the third and final T20 International in Sydney after rain denied the visitors a shot at drawing parity in the series here.
2018-11-23 13:20:21 Read More

Swedish tennis player Elias Ymer finds connect with 'Dangal'

When Elias Ymer, the number one Swedish tennis player of Ethiopian descent, watched 'Dangal' he could not stop tears from rolling down his eyes.
2018-11-23 13:13:21 Read More

3rd Test: Emotional Bairstow returns with ton to revive England

Jonny Bairstow, restored to the England side but shorn of his keeping gloves, celebrated his return with a sparkling 110 to help them to 312 for seven on the opening day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka on Friday.
2018-11-23 12:49:07 Read More

Former Indian hockey forward Sandeep Michael dies

Former Indian hockey player Sandeep Michael, who captained the Indian junior team to an Asia Cup gold in 2003, died Friday after battling an unspecified neurological problem.
2018-11-23 12:40:08 Read More

1st Test: West Indies hit back after Bangladesh teen sets record

Teenage Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan became the youngest ever player to take five wickets on debut but West Indies' spinners matched him to restore parity in the first Test in Chittagong on Friday.
2018-11-23 12:33:52 Read More

India favourites to win Hockey WC title: Spain coach

Spain's head coach Frederic Soyez believes the men's hockey World Cup will be evenly-contested with more than seven teams vying for a medal but said India will be among the favourites to lift the championship trophy. Spain, ranked No.8 in the World, arrived Friday afternoon for the hockey World Cup to be held from November 28 to December 16 at the Kalinga Stadium.
2018-11-23 12:12:10 Read More

World T20 to be called T20 World Cup from 2020 edition: ICC

The ICC renamed the World Twenty20 Championships as the T20 World Cup, claiming that it would "enhance" the event's profile and ensure that its status is at par with pinnacle events of the ODI and Test format. "...next editions of the (T20) events in 2020 in Australia will be known as the ICC Men's/Women's T20 World Cup 2020," ICC said.
2018-11-23 11:57:44 Read More

Shannon Gabriel banned for second Bangladesh Test

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was suspended for next week's second Test against Bangladesh after he accumulated five demerit points within a 24-month period for disciplinary breaches, the International Cricket Council said on Friday.
2018-11-23 11:38:15 Read More

Kovind to become first Indian President to attend cricket match abroad

President Ram Nath Kovind will become the first Indian head of state to attend an international cricket match abroad when he visits the Melbourne Cricket Ground here for the T20 game between India and Australia on Friday.
2018-11-23 09:54:44 Read More

Live 2nd T20I: Rain stops play in Melbourne

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 2nd T20I match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-11-23 09:37:54 Read More

Live Cricket Score: India vs Australia, 2nd T20I

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2018-11-23 06:19:01 Read More

Laxman: I was shattered on missing out on 2003 World Cup

â€‹â€‹VVS disappointed with unceremonious ouster of coach Kumble, denies his Test place was under threat, and maintains he didnâ€™t cook up the Blewett story.
2018-11-23 05:45:23 Read More

Hockey World Cup 2018: Appetising numbers and trivia

The 14th edition of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup begins in Bhubaneswar on November 28, with the final to be played on December 16.
2018-11-23 05:23:31 Read More

World Cup: Dipa Karmakar qualifies for Vault Final

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar qualified for the Vault Finals but B Aruna Reddy suffered a knee injury to end her campaign in disappointment at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus, Germany.
2018-11-23 05:13:12 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd Test

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2018-11-23 04:45:30 Read More

No regrets, decision was for team: Harmanpreet on Mithali's omission

The decision to drop a player of Mithali Raj's calibre backfired during India's humiliating semi-final loss to England in the World T20 but skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that she has "no regrets" as it was decision taken keeping team's interests in mind.
2018-11-23 04:33:35 Read More

Rivals could exploit India's habit of conceding late goals: Experts

Conceding goals in the dying minutes of the game could seriously hurt India's chances at the upcoming men's Hockey World Cup, feel past Olympians Ajit Pal Singh and Zafar Iqbal.
2018-11-23 04:20:28 Read More

Fifth bowler bogey still haunts India: VVS Laxman

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman feels that the fifth bowler option was still a weak spot for India in the first Twenty20 International against Australia which the visitors lost by 4 runs according to the Duckworth Lewis method.
2018-11-23 04:13:28 Read More

'Rookie of the year' Shubhankar Sharma has major in his sights

After a spectacular ascent over the last 12 months, European Tour rookie of the year Shubhankar Sharma is in no doubt he will become the first Indian to win a major -- but he's not going to rush it.
2018-11-23 04:00:57 Read More

Syed Modi Intl: Saina, four others through to quarter-finals

Saina Nehwal booked her quarter-finals berth in the Syed Modi World Tour Super 300 Badminton Championships with an easy win against qualifier Amolika Singh.
2018-11-23 03:58:06 Read More

Lewis Hamilton says F1 will miss departing Fernando Alonso

Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on one of his most bitter erstwhile rivals on Thursday before declaring that he and Formula One will miss the retiring Fernando Alonso.
2018-11-23 03:48:28 Read More

Tough to beat Mary Kom at home, says Hanna Okhota

With an aim to clinch her historic sixth title, India's star boxer Mary Kom, fondly known as 'Magnificent Mary', will take on Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in the summit clash of the women's 48kg event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on Saturday.
2018-11-23 03:46:05 Read More

World T20: Indian women crash out in semis losing to England by 8 wickets

India decided to leave their senior most player Mithali Raj, a move that will certainly be questioned, after India lost their last eight wickets for 24 runs to end up scoring a below-par 112 in 19.3 overs. It was a walk in the park for England. As many as seven players failed to get double-digit scores and the spin-attack was unable to adapt to a different surface.
2018-11-23 03:43:50 Read More

Australia thrash Windies to reach Women's World T20 final

Australia dethroned the West Indies and booked a place in Saturday's Women's World Twenty20 final with a crushing 71-run victory in the first semi-final on Thursday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.
2018-11-23 03:06:52 Read More

Sledging a â€˜very misunderstoodâ€™ term, says VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman is no â€˜expertâ€™ on sledging, not that it was ever his intention to become one. Yet, for a man who never felt the need to resort to abuse in order to unsettle an opponent, Laxman does believe the term â€˜sledgingâ€™ â€” a topic that inevitably pops up whenever a series involving Australia comes about â€” is â€˜very misunderstoodâ€™.
2018-11-23 02:52:22 Read More

Planning to launch â€˜mixed doublesâ€™ boxing soon: AIBA

The International boxing body (AIBA) has a new president at its helm â€” Uzbekistan businessman Gafur Rahimov â€” and the start of tenure has been anything but smooth. The first task at hand is to ensure boxingâ€™s survival in 2020 Tokyo Olympics and then improve the financial well-being of the organisation.
2018-11-23 02:33:56 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (November 23) that comprise the action from Women's Boxing Championships semifinals and second Twenty20 International between India and Australia in Melbourne.
2018-11-22 18:45:00 Read More

I was not fit enough to play 2001 Eden Test: VVS Laxman

Best remembered for his match-winning 281 against Australia at the Eden Gardens in 2001, former India batsman VVS Laxman Thursday revealed he was not fit enough to play that Test against Australia. Laxman said that his partner and former India batsman Rahul Dravid constantly motivated him through their partnership.
2018-11-22 17:35:04 Read More

We have had enough of getting bashed up, says Langer

Relieved at being able to break a run of recent reverses with a four-run win over India in the first T20 International, Australia coach Justin Langer said they were tired of being "bashed up".
2018-11-22 16:48:28 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Haryana Steelers 40-31

Gujarat Fortunegiants ended their home leg of Pro Kabaddi League season 6 with a comfortable 40-31 win over Haryana Steelers on Thursday.
2018-11-22 16:43:50 Read More

India have good chance in Tests against Australia, feels Whatmore

World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore Thursday subscribed to the general view that India have a good chance of winning a maiden Test series in Australia, in the absence Steve Smith and David Warner.
2018-11-22 15:35:30 Read More

France turn to Tsonga for 1st day of Davis Cup final

France captain Yannick Noah sprung a surprise on Thursday when he announced that Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Jeremy Chardy would contest the opening round of singles in this weekend's Davis Cup final against Croatia.
2018-11-22 14:14:47 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Kerala thrash Bengal by 9 wickets

Kerala on Thursday blew away home favourites Bengal by nine wickets and with a day to spare for their second successive win in the Ranji Trophy, consolidating the position atop the Elite Group B standings.
2018-11-22 14:06:28 Read More

Hockey WC: Capable of creating an upset, says France coach

Despite being ranked at world number 20, a confident France hockey team said they are hopeful of creating an upset in the forthcoming World Cup to proceed to the next round.
2018-11-22 14:00:40 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka take first innings lead over Mumbai

Hosts Karnataka gained an upper hand by taking the crucial first innings lead over Mumbai in their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game on Thursday.
2018-11-22 13:54:29 Read More

Bairstow returns in England's problem No. 3 spot

Jonny Bairstow returns to the England team for the final Test against Sri Lanka on Friday as the fourth player in three matches to attempt the troublesome number three batting spot.
2018-11-22 13:35:50 Read More

'United' India can lift hockey World Cup after 43 years: Ajitpal

A united India, "on and off the field", has the capability to recreate history and lift the men's hockey World Cup after 43 years, feels the country's lone World Cup-winning captain Ajitpal Singh.
2018-11-22 13:30:39 Read More

Kynan Chenai is new national trap shooting champion

Kynan Chenai claimed the men's trap gold medal after getting the better of Asian Games silver winner Lakshay Sheoran at the 62nd National Shooting Championships here on Thursday.
2018-11-22 13:21:42 Read More

Spin sensation Ajaz Patel plans to keep pressure on Pakistan

The man who spun New Zealand to a stunning victory in the first Test against Pakistan has vowed to keep the pressure on the home team when the two sides meet again in the second Test in Dubai on Saturday.
2018-11-22 12:46:32 Read More

Locals play through night to test Davis Cup final court

Thirty amateur tennis players were invited to play through the night on Wednesday to test the Davis Cup final claycourt constructed inside Lille's huge Stade Pierre Mauroy.
2018-11-22 12:44:19 Read More

1st Test: Mominul's ton takes Bangladesh to 315/8 on Day 1

Shannon Gabriel took four wickets in three overs after Mominul Haque slammed a century on the opening day of the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies in Chittagong on Thursday.
2018-11-22 12:32:45 Read More

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Minerva FC, Chennaiyin FC poised for historic Asia debut

India's Minerva Punjab FC and Chennaiyin FC are all set to make their debut in Asia's premier club competitions in 2019, with the possibility of a face-off later on.
2018-11-22 11:55:56 Read More

Mary Kom storms into World Boxing Championships final

The legendary M C Mary Kom remained on course for an unprecedented sixth gold after beating North Korea's Kim Hyang Mi to reach the 48kg final in the Women's World Boxing Championship on Thursday. Mary Kom will now fight Hanna Okhota of Ukraine, who got the better of Madoka Wada of Japan in the other semi-final, in the gold medal bout on Saturday.
2018-11-22 11:39:11 Read More

Syed Modi International: Saina, Sameer, Kashyap in quarters

Defending champion Sameer Verma and former champions Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap progressed to the quarterfinals of the Syed Modi International World Super Tour 300 with contrasting victories on Thursday. Second-seeded Saina, who is a three-time winner of the Lucknow tourney, defeated Amolika Singh Sisodiya 21-14, 21-9.
2018-11-22 11:26:37 Read More

2nd T20I: Desperate India may look to rejig team composition

Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, which comprise three back-to-back matches in a short span of five days. Kohli and his men may be forced to rejig both their batting and bowling combinations. The ploy to introduce Adam Zampa as the lone spinner worked wonders for Australia and with an intense fielding effort, Australia was able to make a winning difference.
2018-11-22 07:21:30 Read More

Coach Ramesh has changed our mindset: Harmanpreet

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur credited new coach Ramesh Powar for his contribution in team building process which has gone a long way in India's praiseworthy performance in the ongoing ICC Women's World T20, where they have reached semi-finals.
2018-11-22 07:01:21 Read More

Amitabh again seeks names of beneficiaries of change in BCCI transfer rule

The acting secretary of the BCCI, Amitabh Choudhary, has again expressed his misgivings about the eligibility rule changes for domestic tournaments being enforced by the CoA-directed BCCI, midway through the season.
2018-11-22 05:30:25 Read More

Basis for compensation demand from BCCI not conclusive: PCB

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani admitted that they didn't have all ends covered while claiming Rs 447 crore compensation from the BCCI which is the reason why they lost the arbitration case heard by ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee.
2018-11-22 05:08:31 Read More

After another high-five, Anjum Moudgil eyes Tokyo Games gold

In-form Anjum Moudgil completed the formalities at the 62st National Shooting Championship Competitions (rifle/pistol) at National Games Shooting Range, Vattiyurkavu in Thiruvananthapuram, winning five gold medals for the second successive year.
2018-11-22 04:46:27 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Shami willingly overshoots BCCI limit, bowls 26 overs

With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) monitoring his workload before the Test series in Australia, Mohammad Shami did not feature in Bengal's first two Ranji Trophy matches.
2018-11-22 04:22:02 Read More

Syed Modi Super 300: Prannoy goes down; Saina, Kashyap win

HS Prannoy was the biggest casualty on the opening day of the Syed Modi World Tour Super 300 Badminton Championships at BBD UP Badminton Academy on Wednesday.
2018-11-22 04:05:42 Read More

Live Cricket Score: Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test

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2018-11-22 03:42:45 Read More

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba announces retirement at 40

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba announced his retirement on Wednesday, calling time on a 20-year career in which the bullish centre forward won four Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League.
2018-11-22 03:19:00 Read More

World Boxing C'ships: Four Indians ready for semis challenge

The 'fantastic four' have already secured bronze medals for India at the Women's World Boxing Championships, but will now be looking to change the colour of the medal when they step into the semi-final stage.
2018-11-22 03:14:11 Read More

La Liga is more interesting without Ronaldo: Tebas

While Messi has been key to Barcelona's two Champions League titles, Ronaldo was crucial to Real Madrid's four title-winning runs in the last 10 years.
2018-11-22 03:03:48 Read More

We're good enough to beat any team: Manpreet Singh

India captain feels not conceding goals in dying minutes will be crucial to his team's chances in World Cup.
2018-11-22 02:54:51 Read More

Australia pick two uncapped players in squad for India Tests

Australia have named two uncapped players in an inexperienced squad to take on India next month in their first home series since Steve Smith and David Warner were banned for a year following the ball-tampering scandal.
2018-11-22 02:53:23 Read More

ICC Women's World T20: India ready for English revenge

India will be looking to erase the memories of a heart-breaking World Cup final defeat last year when they take on England in the semi-finals of the Women's World T20 on Friday.
2018-11-22 02:38:14 Read More

#MeToo: Deponents not pleased with Rahul Johri decision

"Veena Gowda, a member of the committee, observed that the conduct of Johri at Birmingham is unprofessional and inappropriate, which would adversely affect its reputation," said BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary. "The panel was paid to give this verdict," tweeted one of the two women who had deposed against Johri. Shishir Hattangadi and Neeraj Kumar also questioned the verdict.
2018-11-22 02:27:37 Read More

#MeToo: BCCI CEO found not guilty of harassment; CoA still divided

The three members of the independent inquiry committee appointed by the CoA to investigate allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has concluded that all charges of sexual harassment against the latter are "false and baseless".
2018-11-22 02:20:51 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (November 22) that comprise the action from Women's World Boxing Championships and Syed Modi International badminton.
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Big sports events today

Jaffer first batsman to score 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy

Veteran cricketer Wasim Jaffer on Wednesday became the first batsman to amass 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy. Jaffer, who plays for Vidarbha, achieved the feat on day two of the Ranji Trophy match against Baroda. The 40-year-old went on to score 153 off 284 balls, his 54th first-class hundred, as Vidarbha declared their innings at 529 for six.
2018-11-21 16:28:03 Read More

World Boxing: Mary Kom, Lovlina ready for semifinal challenges

Already assured of a record seventh medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships, celebrated MC Mary Kom would look to go one step closer towards her sixth gold when she takes the ring in the 48kg semifinals on Thursday.
2018-11-21 16:04:12 Read More

Shami goes against BCCI's wishes in Ranji tie

Australia-bound Mohammed Shami defied BCCI's instruction of not bowling more than 15 overs in the Ranji Trophy game against Kerala and the Bengal pacer said rolling his arm for 26 overs was his "own decision".
2018-11-21 15:53:09 Read More

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: India lose rain-shortened thriller

A sloppy India failed to get an ideal start to the Australia tour, losing the rain-hit opening T20 International by four runs at the Gabba on Wednesday.
2018-11-21 15:45:53 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Sublime ton from Jalaj Saxena puts Kerala on top against Bengal

Opener Jalaj Saxena hit a second successive century of the season to put Kerala in the driver's seat against Bengal in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
2018-11-21 15:01:10 Read More

Arjun Tendulkar picks fifer against Delhi in Cooch Behar Trophy

Arjun Tendulkar, son of batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, shone bright with the ball, picking up a five-wicket haul against Delhi in an U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy match on Wednesday. Representing Mumbai, the junior Tendulkar returned with figures of 5/98 as Delhi U-19 slumped to 394 for 9 in their first essay at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium at stumps on day 3.
2018-11-21 14:50:16 Read More

Dhawan edges Kohli in most T20I runs in a year

Shikhar Dhawan's 76 in India's tour-opening first T20I against Australia at The Gabba on Wednesday may have been in vain, but it perched the opener on top of the charts for batsmen with most T20I runs in a calendar year -- leaving behind his captain and team-mate Virat Kohli.
2018-11-21 14:49:15 Read More

France seek rare repeat in 'last' Davis Cup final

When the players of France and Croatia step onto the clay court laid down inside Lille's huge Stade Pierre Mauroy on Friday it will mark the end of an era for the 118-year-old Davis Cup.
2018-11-21 14:44:39 Read More

Missed chances in field cost us dearly, says Dhawan

Opener Shikhar Dhawan Wednesday said poor fielding cost India the game after the visitors lost by four runs via D/L method against Australia in the tour opening first Twenty20 International at the Gabba.
2018-11-21 14:37:53 Read More

Rahul Johri not fit to be BCCI CEO: Diana Edulji

She wanted him sacked before the probe panel was formed and Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji's views did not change even after BCCI CEO Rahul Johri was exonerated of sexual harassment charges on Wednesday.
2018-11-21 14:01:44 Read More

Prajnesh, Sasi in quarters; Kadhe out of Pune Challenger

Prajnesh Gunneswaran demolished his opponent with ease while young Sasi Kumar Mukund yet again impressed with his perseverance as the two Indians moved to the quarterfinals with contrasting victories at the KPIT-MSLTA Challenger.
2018-11-21 13:57:35 Read More

Last six weeks toughest of my life, says Johri after resuming office

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, who resumed office on Wednesday after the three-member probe panel cleared him of sexual harassment charges, described the last six weeks as the "toughest period" of his life.
2018-11-21 13:27:04 Read More

Pant's dismissal was turning point, feels Virat Kohli

Young Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the penultimate over "changed things", according to India skipper Virat Kohli after Australia won an exciting first T20 International by four runs on Wednesday.
2018-11-21 13:11:53 Read More

#MeToo: BCCI CEO Johri cleared in harassment case

The sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri were rejected as "mischievous and fabricated" by a three-member probe panel on Wednesday but the Committee of Administrators (CoA) was divided on him resuming office with Diana Edulji reiterating her demand for his resignation.
2018-11-21 11:44:59 Read More

Martin O'Neill leaves Ireland manager post: FAI

Martin O'Neill has stepped down as Ireland manager after five years at the helm following a dismal run of results that resulted in their relegation in the Nations League.
2018-11-21 11:04:32 Read More

Syed Modi International: Saina, Kashyap win easy

Defending champions Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy crashed out in the mixed doubles opening round but Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap notched up easy wins to make a positive start at the Syed Modi World Tour Super 300 here on Wednesday.
2018-11-21 10:49:45 Read More

Artistic gymnastics WC: Dipa Karmakar eyes Olympic berth with good show

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar would be aiming to put behind the injury-marred disaster that was the Asian Games when she aims for a positive start to her Olympic qualification bid with the World Cup of artistic gymnastics in Cottbus, Germany from Thursday.
2018-11-21 09:56:44 Read More

Live 1st T20I: Kuldeep Yadav scalps Aaron Finch

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st T20 match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-11-21 08:32:08 Read More

Women's World T20: India ready for revenge against England

India will be looking to erase the memories of a heart-breaking World Cup final defeat last year when they take on England in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World T20 on Friday morning (IST).
2018-11-21 07:50:17 Read More

Time to replace Graeme Hick with a former great: Shane Warne

Australia has a lot of great cricketers and it is time to replace under-fire batting coach Graeme Hick with one of them, said spin legend Shane Warne.
2018-11-21 07:39:20 Read More

Live Cricket Score: India vs Australia, 1st T20I

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2018-11-21 07:06:06 Read More

#MeToo: CoA to announce verdict on Rahul Johri

Will BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, facing #MeToo allegations of sexual harassment, get a clean chit by the panel probing him? The million dollar question is likely to be answered today.
2018-11-21 05:54:17 Read More

World Cup: Government allows gymnasts to compete under national flag

Paving the way for the Indian gymnasts' smooth participation at the upcoming FIG Individual Apparatus World Cup in Cottbus (Germany), the sports ministry has allowed the four-member team competing in the tournament to play under the national flag.
2018-11-21 04:09:40 Read More

Gianni Infantino tells Qatar it has to host best World Cup ever

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has warned Qatar that the first World Cup in the Middle East -- which begins in four years on November 21 -- has to be better than Russia.
2018-11-21 03:49:41 Read More

With a bit of luck, India can reach semifinals: Charlesworth

The men's hockey World Cup gets underway in Bhubaneswar next Wednesday. Charlesworth, one of the legends of the sport said, "My expectation is that with a bit of luck, they can hope to at least enter the semifinal." He added that If India can make it to quarters with two of three league games and then with the backing of the home supporters, India would fancy knockout games.
2018-11-21 03:37:36 Read More

Vijay Singh, US PGA Tour settle deer-antler doping dispute

Three-time major champion Vijay Singh of Fiji and the US PGA Tour announced Tuesday they have reached a settlement deal over a 2013 doping dispute over deer-antler spray.
2018-11-21 03:32:53 Read More

Goal in each half gives Argentina second win over Mexico

An early goal from Mauro Icardi and a late strike from Paulo Dybala gave Argentina their second win in a row with a 2-0 victory over Mexico in a lukewarm friendly in Mendoza on Tuesday.
2018-11-21 03:24:11 Read More

Olivier Giroud penalty gives France win over Uruguay

France striker Kylian Mbappe went off nursing a shoulder injury as they beat Uruguay 1-0 with an Olivier Giroud penalty in a rematch of their World Cup quarter-final on Tuesday.
2018-11-21 03:16:12 Read More

Hardik Pandya eyes a comeback against Australia in ODIs

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is recovering from a lower back injury which he suffered during the Asia Cup and is doing all he can to get back in the national side. "I have just started bowling after 60 days. Once I bowl a few overs in the ODIs, I think I should be on the right track," he said. Pandya debuted in 2016 and has been a regular member at least in the shorter formats.
2018-11-21 03:12:21 Read More

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Win over Tiger Woods worth more than $9 million, says Phil Mickelson

Bragging rights will be worth more than the $9 million prize money to Phil Mickelson when he takes on Tiger Woods in an 18-hole winner-takes-all pay-per-view showdown in Las Vegas.
2018-11-21 03:08:44 Read More

Neymar injured as Brazil beat Cameroon

Neymar could be an injury doubt for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Liverpool next week after limping off during Brazil's 1-0 friendly win over Cameroon on Tuesday.
2018-11-21 02:57:32 Read More

Indiaâ€™s first chance to dominate in Australia: Michael Clarke

Ever since India started touring Australia in 1947, they could never dominate proceedings Down Under. They have won only five and drawn 11 out of 44 Test matches they have played in Australia. However, things could change quite easily considering the turmoil the Australian team is in at the moment.
2018-11-21 02:23:09 Read More

Indiaâ€™s first chance to dominate in Australia: Michael Clarke

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (November 21) that comprise the action from Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabadi League.
2018-11-20 19:00:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (November 21) that comprise the action from Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabadi League.
2018-11-20 19:00:00 Read More

Australians cannot play like pussycats against Kohli: Hughes

Australian players cannot be "pussycats" while dealing with Virat Kohli during the series against India and they must get under the skin of the world's premier batsman, feels former captain Kim Hughes. The three-match T20 series begins in Brisbane on Wednesday and it will be followed by four Tests and three ODIs.
2018-11-20 17:07:47 Read More

World Championships: Mary Kom, three others secure medals

The 10th AIBA Womenâ€™s World Boxing Championships is finally starting to throw up its share of surprises. Former champions and Olympic medallists are falling by the wayside while debutants have now assured themselves of at least a medal from the World Championships.
2018-11-20 15:18:55 Read More

Why ICC rejected Pakistan board's Rs 447 crore claim

The ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee, which dismissed PCB's compensation claim against the BCCI, has stated it was Pakistan that needed bilateral cricket between the two countries while India 'may have had the wish'.
2018-11-20 15:06:20 Read More

India vs Australia: Team India batting coach Sanjay Bangar send to Sydney to help Test specialists

Batting coach Bangar to help Test specialists in Sydney

The T20 series is starting on Wednesday, but Indian team management has decided to send its batting coach Sanjay Bangar to Sydney to help Test specialists prepare for the five-day rubber starting December 6. Bangar will help out the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Hanuma Vihari, who will be having their net session in Sydney for the next five days.
2018-11-20 14:46:03 Read More

Anjum, Mehuli continue golden run in National Shooting

Anjum Moudgil and Mehuli Ghosh continued their golden run in the women's air rifle events at the 62nd National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) in Trivandrum on Tuesday.
2018-11-20 14:03:34 Read More

India will have advantage playing Davis Cup on grass: Zeeshan

The Indian players may not be formidable on grass but playing Italy on that surface will give the hosts a psychological advantage, reckons Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali.
2018-11-20 13:29:10 Read More

BCCI to file counter case to recover legal costs from PCB

The BCCI on Tuesday said it will approach the ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee to recover the legal cost from the Pakistan Cricket Board after the sport's world governing body rejected Pakistan's compensation claim against India for not playing bilateral series.
2018-11-20 13:18:21 Read More

Didn't say anything negative to Laxman: Blewett

The topic of Greg Chappell refuses to leave Indian cricket. After batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, another Indian batting great, VVS Laxman too has slammed Chappell, who had an acrimonious stint as India coach from 2005 till the 2007 World Cup, in his book.
2018-11-20 12:34:15 Read More

India vs Australia: Three stand-out T20I encounters

T20 cricket is the one format India have dominated the Australians in. The two sides have played 15 Twenty20 International matches so far, with India coming out triumphant in 10 of them. A 10-5 head-to-head record against the Aussies is a good statistic to read for the Indian fans as the visitors kick-off their long tour Down Under with a three-match T20I series, starting Wednesday in Brisbane.
2018-11-20 11:59:06 Read More

Virat, Rohit give a lot of freedom: Khaleel Ahmed

Left-arm fast bowlers have been somewhat of a rare commodity in Indian cricket. The ones who really stood out were Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra and Irfan Pathan. There have been a few more in recent times, like Barinder Sran and Jayadev Unadkat. However, they haven't been able to really cement their place in the Indian team.
2018-11-20 11:50:59 Read More

La Liga mulls collaboration with AIFF, 18 clubs meet in Delhi

Top officials from 18 Spanish La Liga clubs got together in the city Tuesday, ramping up their activities in the country while mulling a collaboration with the All India Football Federation.
2018-11-20 11:45:58 Read More

Veteran Tim Cahill makes emotional Australia swansong

Veteran Tim Cahill bid an emotional farewell Tuesday on his 108th and final appearance for Australia as Scottish striker Martin Boyle scored twice for his newly-adopted country.
2018-11-20 11:40:31 Read More

Boyle strikes twice as Australia farewell Cahill with Lebanon win

Australia bid farewell to totemic forward Tim Cahill with a comfortable 3-0 win over Lebanon in their last friendly on home soil before their Asian Cup title defence in the United Arab Emirates early next year.
2018-11-20 11:25:50 Read More

Britain's Mo Farah eyes London Marathon glory

European marathon record holder Mo Farah is the first major name to sign up to compete in next year's London Marathon, organisers announced Tuesday.
2018-11-20 11:21:16 Read More

AIBA withdraws former world boxing champ accreditation

Former gold-medallist Stanimira Petrova had her world championship accreditation revoked by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Tuesday after the world body ruled that her allegation of corruption by judges was not backed by evidence.
2018-11-20 11:20:22 Read More

There will be no European Super League, UEFA chief Ceferin says

There will be no breakaway European Super League, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and Andrea Agnelli, the chairman of the influential European Club Association has told the BBC.
2018-11-20 10:40:55 Read More

ICC rejects Pakistan's $70m compensation claim against BCCI

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Dispute Panel on Tuesday dismissed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) claim against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking compensation for no bilateral cricket between the two countries and blaming its Indian counterpart for the same.
2018-11-20 09:37:16 Read More

World Boxing: Mary Kom in semis, assured of seventh medal

The celebrated MC Mary Kom Tuesday assured herself a seventh medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships by advancing to the semifinals here, making her the most successful pugilist in the event's history.
2018-11-20 08:38:34 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Hardik Singh - From ball boy to World Cup player

A ball boy at the 2013 Hockey India League, a frustrated Hardik almost left Indian shores in 2017 to play club hockey overseas. But then his uncle and former India player Jugraj Singh made him sit down and think. Hardik finally stayed back and the 20-year-old is now part of India's World Cup squad.
2018-11-20 08:16:26 Read More

We don't start anything but will stand up for self-respect: Virat Kohli

"Aggression depends on how the situation is on field. If the opposition is aggressive towards you then you counter it. India is not a team that starts anything but we always draw a line of self-respect. If that line is crossed we stand up to that," Virat Kohli said.
2018-11-20 08:12:22 Read More

T20s our best chance of upsetting India, reckons Aaron Finch

Skipper Aaron Finch Tuesday reckoned the T20 Internationals will be Australia's best chance to challenge an upbeat India in the absence of leading batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner.
2018-11-20 07:41:45 Read More

Minimise mistakes, heed details: Virat Kohli tells India teammates

India will look to minimise their mistakes and "do the little things right" in Australia, touring captain Virat Kohli said in Brisbane on the eve of the three-match Twenty20 series that marks the beginning of their two-month tour Down Under.
2018-11-20 07:12:50 Read More

Virat Kohli says weakened Australia still 'world-class'

Despite Australia being without Steve Smith and David Warner -- who will need to serve their full 12-month bans for ball-tampering, after Cricket Australia ruled out any reductions on Tuesday -- Virat Kohli is adamant the hosts still pose a big threat.
2018-11-20 07:00:38 Read More

India start favourites against weakened, unsettled Australia

India announce playing twelve for first T20I against Australia

An Australia in turmoil both on and off the field has made India the firm favourites in the compelling rivalry's latest battle which begins with a T20 International series on Wednesday. The touring side has won its previous seven T20I series dating back to November 2017, and its last defeat in the format was against West Indies in July last year.
2018-11-20 06:57:51 Read More

Learnt our lessons, prepared to handle pressure in India: Rizwan

Four years ago, some Pakistani players had gone overboard with their celebrations after their semifinal win over India in the Champions Trophy, triggering a major controversy. Two Pakistani players were banned by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for their obscene gestures. Pak captain Muhammad Rizwan senior said that his team is focused on the game and nothing else.
2018-11-20 06:00:14 Read More

Vijender Singh signs up with Bob Arum, set for US debut next year

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has signed a multi-year deal with legendary promoter Bob Arum's company Top Rank, paving the way for his American debut next year after an unbeaten professional run in India and England.
2018-11-20 05:41:49 Read More

Top five most successful T20I bowling spells in Australia

Ahead of the Twenty20 International series between India and Australia, here's a look at the top five most successful bowling spells that have been bowled in the shortest format on Australian soil in matches played between India and Australia.
2018-11-20 05:10:01 Read More

Alexander Zverev sends out message with ATP Finals title

Novak Djokovic crossed the net and walked over to Alexander Zverev whose 6 ft 6' frame lay crumpled on the court, following a stunning, straight-set victory over the 31-year-old world No.1 in the title-match of the Nitto ATP Finals.
2018-11-20 05:01:44 Read More

Hockey WC: Belgium captain promises 'dance with the Cup'

Be it the semifinal defeat at the 2018 FIFA World Cup or losing the Olympics hockey final, the Belgians somehow stumble close to the finish line to let the top prize slip out of hands. Maybe that's why the captain of their hockey team, Thomas Briels, has promised a "dance with the cup" should the Red Lions go on to lift their maiden FIH World Cup trophy in Bhubaneswar.
2018-11-20 04:46:16 Read More

Absurd to restrict Shami's workload: Vengsarkar

"Suppose I'm the captain, and he's taken two wickets in his second spell, I would want to continue him to get rid of the main batsmen. I won't say, he's bowled 15 overs, so he can't bowl anymore. I mean, this is absurd. I haven't heard this before," Vengsarkar told TOI on Monday.
2018-11-20 03:50:31 Read More

Late goals win Dutch spot in Nations League finals

Netherlands scored twice in the last five minutes to recover from two goals down and earn a 2-2 draw against relegated Germany in the Nations League on Monday to secure a spot in next year's finals ahead of world champions France.
2018-11-20 03:35:42 Read More

Sushil, Sakshi not included in WFI's new top pay bracket

In a clear signal to two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and Rio Games bronze winner Sakshi Malik that they need to step up their game, Wrestling Federation of India has put the two grapplers in 'Grade B' of the soon-to-be-introduced central contract system. Sports authority had earlier dropped Sushil and Phogat sisters out of the govt-funded Target Olympic Podium scheme.
2018-11-20 03:35:11 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (November 20) that include action from AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships.
2018-11-20 03:10:06 Read More

Cricket Australia rules out reducing Smith, Warner bans

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will all have to serve their full bans for ball-tampering, Cricket Australia ruled Tuesday after reviewing a submission by the players' union to cut the penalties.
2018-11-20 02:32:58 Read More

Best chance for India to win Test series in Australia: Gillespie

Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie was part of many epic duels against India in the early 2000s. The 43-year-old â€“ who played 71 Tests, 97 ODIs and one T20I for Australia â€“ believes this is Indiaâ€™s best chance to win their maiden Test series Down Under.
2018-11-19 16:12:08 Read More

Five narrowest wins in terms of runs in Test cricket

New Zealand's dramatic win over Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday was one of the most unpredictable and exciting in living memory as the fortunes of the two sides appeared to swing with every session.
2018-11-19 16:01:40 Read More

Odisha CM buys Rs 500 ticket for Hockey World Cup opening event

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday bought the first ticket for the opening ceremony of the Men's Hockey World Cup to be held on November 27 and paid Rs 500 for it, officials said.
2018-11-19 15:39:19 Read More

Can Virat Kohli do a MS Dhoni in T20I series?

Team India, under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, routed Australia 3-0 in the three-match Twenty20 International series in 2016 in Australia. Two years down the line, India will aim for an encore under Virat Kohli, who will be leading India in a full series for the first time in Australia.
2018-11-19 14:28:10 Read More

Becker hails 'superstar' Zverev as best of new generation

Alexander Zverev has proven himself as the best of tennis' new generation of men's players following his maiden ATP Finals triumph where he beat Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in consecutive days, German great Boris Becker has said.
2018-11-19 13:49:02 Read More

Anjum completes a double, wins maiden 10m air rifle gold

It looks like Anjum Moudgil is on a song. On the second medal round of the 62nd National Shooting championships (rifle/pistol) at National Games Shooting Range, Vattiyurkavu, the 24-year-old Chandigarh girl lifted the 10m air rifle gold.
2018-11-19 13:37:42 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami yet to join Bengal squad

Australia-bound India pacer Mohammed Shami is yet to join the Bengal team ahead of its Ranji Trophy match against Kerala beginning on Tuesday.
2018-11-19 13:30:13 Read More

Boxing Worlds: Sonia enters quarters, Saweety out

India's Sonia Chahal (57kg) defeated former world champion Stanimira Petrova in a controversial bout to enter the quarterfinals but another local hope Saweety Boora (75kg) bowed out on a stormy day at the women's World Boxing Championships on Monday.
2018-11-19 13:17:41 Read More

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Women's World C'ship: Bulgarian boxing coach suspended

Bulgaria's Olympic champion boxing coach Petar Lesov was on Monday barred from ringside in the ongoing women's World Championship, while his ward Stanimira Petrova accused judges of "corruption" after a hard-fought pre-quarterfinal loss to India's Sonia Chahal (57kg).
2018-11-19 12:50:24 Read More

Powerful Sheikh Ahmad temporarily leaves IOC roles

Powerful International Olympic Committee member Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah said on Monday he had temporarily stepped down from his roles in the Olympic body amid an ongoing legal case in Switzerland.
2018-11-19 12:41:21 Read More

Syed Modi: Saina starts favourite after Srikanth, Sindhu's pullouts

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth will start favourites when they spearhead the Indian challenge at the Syed Modi International tournament, which has lost a bit of sheen with the pullout of Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu.
2018-11-19 11:46:24 Read More

Watch - Hockey World Cup 2018: Meet Team India

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2018-11-19 11:41:46 Read More

1st Unofficial Test: Test specialists get batting time in drawn affair

Australia-bound Test specialists - veteran Murali Vijay and youngsters Prithvi Shaw and Hanuma Vihari - helped themselves to half-centuries on the final day of India A's first unofficial 'Test' against New Zealand A, which ended in a tame draw.
2018-11-19 11:17:12 Read More

1st Unofficial Test: Test specialists get batting time in drawn affair

Patel bags five as NZ beat Pakistan by four runs in first Test

Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets in the second innings as New Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs on a dramatic fourth day of the opening Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
2018-11-19 11:14:31 Read More

Former world champ Petrova calls judges corrupt after close loss to Chahal

A judging controversy hit the ongoing world boxing championships for women here when former gold-medallist Stanimira Petrova (57kg) accused the judges of "corruption" after losing her pre-quarterfinal to India's Sonia Chahal.
2018-11-19 10:09:00 Read More

MS Dhoni celebrates wife Sakshi's birthday

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wife celebrated her 30th birthday on Monday. Seen in the videos and images doing the rounds are Dhoni's team-mate Hardik Pandya and singer Sophie Chaudhary. The birthday bash was reportedly held at a restaurant in Mumbai over the weekend.
2018-11-19 10:03:06 Read More

Hockey WC: Rupinder's absence surprises Belgium

Indian hockey pundits were not the only ones to be surprised when the news of drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh's omission from the home team's World Cup squad broke. Belgium, India's toughest challengers in Pool C, are equally startled.
2018-11-19 09:54:26 Read More

Besides Virat Kohli, wary Australia plan to stop Rohit Sharma

"He (Rohit Sharma) is an unbelievable player. His record speaks for itself. He's got a good record all around the world, so he's a definite player to watch," Nathan Coulter-Nile said at the Gabba on Monday.
2018-11-19 09:33:52 Read More

Smith & Warner's bans to be reviewed this week?

Steve Smith and David Warner could have their one-year bans from international and state cricket reduced or adjusted after a review by the board of Cricket Australia (CA) this week, local media reports said on Monday.
2018-11-19 08:17:19 Read More

Tall Aussie bowlers have advantage but Indian batsmen ready for challenge: Rohit

"India have always played either at Perth (venue for second Test from December 14-18 this time) or Brisbane. These two conditions are challenging and the Australians have tall bowlers who exploit those conditions and use it to their advantage," Rohit Sharma said.
2018-11-19 08:14:35 Read More

Women's World T20: In-form India to face England in semifinal

India will face a formidable England in the second semifinal on Friday after the West Indies defeated 2009 champions by four wickets in their last group match of the ICC Women's World T20 in Saint Lucia.
2018-11-19 08:02:30 Read More

India prepared for extra pace and bounce in Australia: Rohit Sharma

"This is one place we want to leave our mark on and do well as an unit," Rohit Sharma told reporters in Brisbane where the three-match Twenty20 series kicks off on Wednesday.
2018-11-19 07:24:40 Read More

Hockey WC: How India have fared in 13 editions

India's best finish at a World Cup has been the maiden gold medal in 1975 under captain Ajit Pal Singh and coach Gurcharan Singh Bodhi, which was an improvement from the 1971 bronze and a silver in 1973. But since 1975, a fifth place achieved in 1982 and 1994 editions has been the best India could muster.
2018-11-19 07:08:36 Read More

From 'Super Dan' to 'First-Round Lin' as badminton legend falters

Lin Dan is regarded as the best badminton player of all time but his brilliance has faded markedly and Chinese fans and media are readying his career obituary.
2018-11-19 06:38:33 Read More

India in Australia, ready to beat a home team in turmoil

While India tops the current Test rankings, Australia has fallen to No. 5 in a year overshadowed by a ball-tampering scandal that ended in Steve Smith and David Warner being suspended for 12 months from international and first-class cricket and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft barred for nine months. Twenty20 International is in Brisbane and includes games across all three formats.
2018-11-19 06:04:32 Read More

Novak Djokovic sets sights on 2019 after 'phenomenal season'

Novak Djokovic set his sights on the Australian Open on Sunday after a painful defeat in the ATP Finals at the hands of Alexander Zverev took some of the gloss off an incredible season.
2018-11-19 03:34:40 Read More

India vs Australia: Top five T20I scores in Australia

Ahead of the Twenty20 International series between India and Australia, here's a look at the five highest scores in the shortest format on Australian soil in matches played between India and Australia.
2018-11-19 03:32:01 Read More

Magnus Carlsen's mistake in Game 1 could prove costly: Viswanathan Anand

"I think it's obvious that he (Carlsen) missed a golden chance in Game 1. He has not had a chance close to that since then. It was an expensive mistake as it turned out. At this moment, it's pretty evenly matched, and both players seem comfortable playing with black. But this is not surprising given the recent trends," Anand told TOI.
2018-11-19 03:16:14 Read More

Women's WT20: Windies beat England, top Group A

Deandra Dottin produced a brilliant all-round display as the West Indies clinched a nervy four-wicket victory over England in St Lucia on Sunday to finish top of Group A at the Women's World Twenty20.
2018-11-19 03:11:05 Read More

BCCI asks Ishant and Ashwin to skip Ranji Trophy ties

BCCI opted for a four-day first-class match instead of a three-day practice match ahead of their four-Test series Down Under. The match starts on Nov 28 and is being seen as more of a workout for bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Ishant and Ashwin who haven't had much cricket recently. The first Test begins in Adelaide on Dec 6. Ishant has recently recovered from an ankle injury.
2018-11-19 03:03:32 Read More

England rise, Belgium slump in Nations League

England surged into the UEFA Nations League finals tournament on Sunday, and Belgium threw away their place in a stunning 5-2 loss to Switzerland.
2018-11-19 03:02:41 Read More

Does the IPL GC still exist? Insiders say they have no clue

There is no Governing Council (GC) in place for the IPL anymore. The old or the new constitution of the BCCI notwithstanding, nobody in the cricket fraternity knows who is responsible for overseeing the tournament. At the moment, the BCCI's employees are busy handling the affairs and reporting to the CoA and the latter seems as clueless about these affairs as anyone else.
2018-11-19 02:49:31 Read More

Zverev shocks Djokovic to win ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev emphatically announced his arrival at the top of the men's game by overpowering Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 to win his first ATP Finals title on Sunday.
2018-11-19 02:39:16 Read More

Big Sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (November 19) that comprise the action from AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships and ICC Women's World T20.
2018-11-18 18:50:00 Read More

Bryan and Sock win ATP Finals doubles title

Mike Bryan and Jack Sock won the ATP Finals doubles title in thrilling fashion on Sunday, coming from a set down to beat French pair Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 5-7, 6-1, 13-11.
2018-11-18 17:46:33 Read More

I've not done anything wrong, says Alexander Zverev

He faced the wrath of the 17,500 crowd at the O2 on Saturday evening after ousting universal-favourite Roger Federer from the Nitto ATP Finals. But the 21-year-old stood up to it.
2018-11-18 17:23:56 Read More

England beat Croatia to reach Nations League final four

Harry Kane fired England into the Nations League semi-finals as Gareth Southgate's side scored twice in the last 12 minutes to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia on Sunday.
2018-11-18 16:52:53 Read More

PKL: Bengaluru Bulls ease past Jaipur Pink Panthers 45-32

Pawan Sehrawat produced a terrific raiding performance to lead Bengaluru Bulls to a 45-32 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in an Inter Zone Challenge Week match of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 here on Sunday.
2018-11-18 16:45:33 Read More

Mitchell Johnson says bans against Australian trio should stay

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson on Sunday said the ball-tampering ban on the Australian trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should not be reduced as the players have not challenged the board's sentence.
2018-11-18 16:26:53 Read More

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso wins rain-hit Valencia GP

Italy's Andrea Dovizioso won the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday, as 13 riders failed to finish a chaotic rain-lashed race.
2018-11-18 16:16:23 Read More

Early reprieve for banned Smith, Warner and Bancroft?

Australian cricket authorities are bracing up for a final round of deliberations on reducing the ball-tampering ban on Steve Smith and David Warner, with a face-off against an upbeat India awaiting the weakened home team.
2018-11-18 16:06:13 Read More

Decision was wrong but I will accept it, says Sarita Devi

A dejected Sarita Devi on Sunday bowed out of the World Boxing Championships after losing to Ireland's Kellie Harrington in a controversial 60kg pre-quarterfinal bout, a result which the veteran Indian was not happy with but didn't protest fearing another ban.
2018-11-18 15:55:13 Read More

Ankita Raina-Karman Kaur Thandi pair wins WTA Taipei Open title

Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi added a new chapter to Indian women's tennis when they clinched the doubles title at the $125,000 Taipei Open on Saturday.
2018-11-18 14:48:16 Read More

1st Test, Day 3: Hasan, Yasir set Pakistan on victory path

Medium pacer Hasan Ali and leg-spinner Yasir Shah took five wickets apiece to set Pakistan on the victory path on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
2018-11-18 14:36:11 Read More

PV Sindhu to skip Syed Modi event to focus on World Tour Finals

Defending champion PV Sindhu has decided to skip the Syed Modi International World Tour Super 300 tournament to focus on next month's BWF World Tour Finals in China.
2018-11-18 14:17:30 Read More

Boxing Worlds: I'm used to pressure, says Mary Kom

Mary Kom is currently tied with Katie Taylor of Ireland on five gold in the World Championships. The 35-year-old Manipuri, a mother of three, won a silver in the first edition and then went on to win five gold in successive World Championships from 2002 to 2010.
2018-11-18 14:10:12 Read More

Pankaj Advani wins grand double, extends world title tally to 21

Legendary Pankaj Advani on Sunday extended his world title tally to 21 by winning the long and short formats of the IBSF World Billiards Championship titles for a record fourth time.Pankaj's city mate from Bengaluru, B Bhaskar, a two-time Asian silver medallist and a bronze medal winner at the world level, had to settle for silver.
2018-11-18 14:00:08 Read More

Watch: Teaser of Hockey World Cup anthem'

The teaser of the official anthem for the coming Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup was released on Sunday, featuring music composer AR Rahman and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan.
2018-11-18 13:57:04 Read More

Watch: Teaser of Hockey World Cup anthem

Pat Cummins says he will be surprised if Virat Kohli keeps quiet

Refusing to buy Virat Kohli's self-appraisal that he is no longer the one looking for confrontations, pacer Pat Cummins said on Sunday that the Australians will hold their ground in the face of any verbal barrage from the India captain.
2018-11-18 13:18:16 Read More

Syed Modi Super 300: Sameer Verma looks to retain title

Unfazed by the defending champion's tag, shuttler Sameer Verma has set his sights on retaining the title at the Syed Modi World Tour Super 300 tournament and earn a shot at next month's BWF World Tour Finals in China.
2018-11-18 12:44:26 Read More

Teen driver fractures spine in Macau GP horror crash

A 17-year-old female teenage driver suffered a fractured spine when her car flew off the track in a horrifying crash at the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix on Sunday.
2018-11-18 12:25:48 Read More

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom, Manisha lead QF rush

Young Indian boxer Manisha Maun sent reigning world champion Dina Zhalaman of Kazakhstan packing with another authoritative win in 54kg to place herself a step away from grabbing a maiden medal in the AIBA Women's World Championships in New Delhi.
2018-11-18 11:54:44 Read More

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom in QF, Sarita Devi bows out

Moto 3: 15-year-old Turk storms to Valencia GP victory

A 15-year-old Turk racing his first ever Grand Prix, Can Oncu of KTM, crossed the finish line on one wheel as he clinched victory in the Moto 3 race in Valencia on Sunday.
2018-11-18 11:46:09 Read More

Chance for Prajnesh Gunneswaran to finish season on high

Set to become India's number one singles player, Prajnesh Gunneswaran will eye his second consecutive title while Saketh Myneni, getting back to his best, will also look to end the season on a high when the KPIT-MSLTA Challenger begins here on Monday.
2018-11-18 11:34:03 Read More

BCCI skips ACC meeting due to security concerns

The BCCI didn't send its representative at the Annual General Meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held in Lahore on Saturday due to "security concerns" and existing political tension between neighbouring nations.
2018-11-18 11:02:04 Read More

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SL vs England: Root pleased after leading by example in Pallekele

England captain Joe Root was particularly pleased that he practised what he preached after his sublime century set up the team's series-clinching victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
2018-11-18 10:34:46 Read More

Okuhara downs Intanon in Hong Kong Open final

Japan's Nozomi Okuhara said her triumph over a determined Ratchanok Intanon in Sunday's Hong Kong Open final is a massive confidence boost ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
2018-11-18 10:00:29 Read More

Time to deliver, says India's vice-captain ahead of World Cup

The preparations are done and it is time to deliver in the tournament that matters the most after a mediocre year, Indian hockey team vice-captain Chinglensana Singh Kangujam said on Sunday ahead of the World Cup. The mega event begins November 28 and will conclude on December 16 at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium.
2018-11-18 09:04:46 Read More

Lakshya Sen settles for bronze in World Junior Championship

Lakshya Sen, who had clinched the Asian Junior title this year, fought hard before going down 22-20, 16-21, 13-21 to Vitidsarn in a match that went on for an hour and 11 minutes on Saturday. The Indian was unable to gather himself in the decider as the Thai ran up a good lead and maintained it throughout to secure a place in the final.
2018-11-18 08:50:31 Read More

No team travels well nowadays, why pick on India, questions Ravi Shastri

"Australia did for some time in the 90's and during the turn of century. South Africa did it for a while and other than these two, in the last five-six years, you tell me which team has travelled well. Why pick on India?" questioned Ravi Shastri.
2018-11-18 07:06:48 Read More

2nd Test: England beat Sri Lanka to seal series

Jack Leach's first five-wicket haul clinched an overwhelming win for England in the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday that sealed the series with a match to go.
2018-11-18 05:44:40 Read More

When you have good team, you have to perform well: Harmanpreet

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that her team is bound to perform well because of the quality in the side which was proved during their thumping 48-run win against Australia in the final group league encounter of the ICC Women's World T20.
2018-11-18 05:08:06 Read More

Badminton is most popular sport in India: Saina Nehwal

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is of the view that badminton has become the most popular sport in India and is being seen equally important as studies.
2018-11-18 04:16:53 Read More

Ronaldo still very much part of Portugal team: Coach

Portugal coach Fernando Santos insisted Saturday that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key part of his national team despite being left out of his Nations League squad, after the European champions became the first team to advance to the semi-finals of the competition.
2018-11-18 03:59:01 Read More

Federer must wait for 100th title, but happy with season

Defeat by Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals on Saturday left Roger Federer stuck on 99 career titles, but despite missing out on his century the Swiss said he was happy with his season.
2018-11-18 03:37:50 Read More

Federer must wait for 100th title, but happy with season

Portugal hold off Italy to reach Nations League semi-finals

European champions Portugal became the first team to qualify for the Nations League semi-finals on Saturday after holding Italy to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro.
2018-11-18 03:23:16 Read More

Zverev's win over Federer tainted by ball boy flub

After pulling off one of the biggest wins of his career, Alexander Zverev was left apologizing for an unforced error he didn't make. Zverev denied Roger Federer a shot at a 100th career title by beating the Swiss great 7-5, 7-6 (5) at the ATP Finals on Saturday to advance to the championship match against Novak Djokovic.
2018-11-18 03:01:20 Read More

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic to face Alexander Zverev in final

Novak Djokovic produced a masterful display to outclass South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-2 6-2 on Saturday to set up an ATP Finals title showdown with Alexander Zverev.
2018-11-18 02:45:19 Read More

â€˜Even before playing a single Test, Viru was sure heâ€™d be first Indian to score 300â€™

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2018-11-17 20:30:00 Read More

Agra hotspot for women's cricket

Nearly 17 years since that interesting conversation, the Agra girl hasn't stopped taking wickets. Poonam Yadav is the world's No. 2 T20 bowler today. In the ongoing Women's World T20 in the West Indies, the crafty leg-spinner was the joint highest wicket taker with six scalps after the first three group games.
2018-11-17 19:39:23 Read More

Wah Agra! Taj town now a hotspot for women's cricket

Big Sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (November 18) that comprise the action from AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships and Pro Kabaddi League.
2018-11-17 18:50:00 Read More

Women's World T20: Smriti Mandhana, spinners lead India's win over Australia

Electing to bat, India posted 167/8 riding on Smriti Mandhana's 55-ball 83 and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's strokeful 43, and then returned to restrict Australia to 119/9 in 19.4 overs to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament and top Group B.
2018-11-17 18:18:12 Read More

Pankaj Advani closes in on grand double World Billiards titles

Newly-crowned world billiards and snooker champion Pankaj Advani notched up superb wins over his English counterparts Mike Russell and David Causier to seal a berth in the finals of the IBSF World Billiards Championship here on Saturday.
2018-11-17 17:52:12 Read More

Marquez defies injury to qualify fifth for Valencia MotoGP

World champion Marc Marquez battled bravely through injury to qualify fifth for the season-ending Valencia MotoGP on Saturday behind pole-sitter Maverick Vinales, as the retiring Dani Pedrosa had to settle for ninth ahead of his farewell race.
2018-11-17 17:46:17 Read More

Australia is going to fight a bit against India: Brian Lara

It has been almost 11 years since West Indies great Brian Lara retired from international cricket. A decade later, the seemingly introvert, who ruled the cricket pitch for 17 years, has now transformed into a socialite, mingling with people on the golf course.
2018-11-17 17:12:16 Read More

PKL: Bengal Warriors beat Puneri Paltan 26-22

Bengal Warriors defeated Puneri Paltan 26-22 in the Inter Zone Challenge Week match of the Pro Kabaddi Season 6 here on Saturday.
2018-11-17 17:00:24 Read More

Prajnesh beats Myneni to lift Bengaluru Open title

Prajnesh Gunneswaran celebrated his rise to Indian No. 1 with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Saketh Myneni to clinch the Bengaluru Open Challenger title at the KSLTA courts here on Saturday.
2018-11-17 16:47:29 Read More

Boxing Worlds: Pinki, Sonia, Simranjeet win bouts with ease

The veteran Pinki Rani Jhangra is representing India in this category at the 10th AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships and got off to an impressive 4-1 win over Armenian youngster Anush Grigoryan.
2018-11-17 16:32:52 Read More

Zverev shocks Federer to reach final of ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev came of age to beat Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Saturday and set up a title decider at the ATP Finals against either Novak Djokovic or Kevin Anderson.
2018-11-17 16:13:23 Read More

Ceire bounces back from 'freak' dental mishap

Ceire Smith comes from the Irish boxing factory, which had got a big boost since Katie Taylor came on to the scene.
2018-11-17 16:07:19 Read More

1st Test, Day 2: Boult leads New Zealand fightback against Pakistan

Left-arm pacer Trent Boult helped New Zealand foil Pakistan's advantage with four wickets as the first Test was evenly poised after day two in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
2018-11-17 15:14:08 Read More

Indian wrestlers win seven medals at Asian U-15 Girls Championships

Indian wrestlers bagged a rich maul of seven medals, including three gold, to finish overall second at the just-concluded Asian Under-15 Girls Championships in Fujimi, Japan.
2018-11-17 15:06:34 Read More

Ankita-Karman duo in $125K Taipei Open final

Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi stunned third seeds Misaki Doi and Danka Kovinic to thunder their way into the doubles final of the $125,000 Taipei Open on Saturday.
2018-11-17 14:13:47 Read More

Dybala shines as Argentina ease past Mexico

In cruising to a 2-0 victory in Cordoba, Argentina showed more signs of a newfound unity under interim coach Lionel Scaloni as they rebuild following a fraught World Cup in Russia.
2018-11-17 12:51:27 Read More

One-off T20I: South Africa beat Australia in truncated contest

South African bowling once again dominated Australian batting as the tourists won a truncated one-off Twenty20 international by 21 runs on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
2018-11-17 12:49:27 Read More

WATCH: Jennings' stunning 'assist' to dismiss Karunaratne

England's Keaton Jennings combined with rookie wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for a spectacular 'relay' catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne.
2018-11-17 12:14:45 Read More

2nd Test, Day 4: England sniff victory after Mathews wicket

Spinners led by Jack Leach helped England close in on a series-clinching victory after Sri Lanka lost a fighting Angelo Mathews for 88 in the second Test on Saturday before rain stopped play.
2018-11-17 11:29:17 Read More

World Junior C'ships: Lakshya Sen cruises into semi-finals

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen defeated Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin of Malaysia 21-8, 21-18 to storm into the semi-finals of the men's singles event of the BWF World Junior Championships here.
2018-11-17 10:51:33 Read More

Live Score: Australia vs South Africa, only T20I

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2018-11-17 10:46:00 Read More

Hong Kong Open: South Korea's Son Wan-ho stuns Kento Momota in semis

Top-ranked Kento Momota was sent packing from the Hong Kong Open on Saturday after a stunning semi-final loss to South Korean Son Wan-ho.
2018-11-17 08:41:52 Read More

Be humble: Virat Kohli gets a CoA memo

India captain Virat Kohli was told to behave with humility in his interactions with both the press and the public, after his comment asking a fan to leave India if he preferred players from other countries was met with widespread censure.
2018-11-17 08:27:45 Read More

Avoid confrontation with Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis tells Australia

South African captain Faf du Plessis offered tips to Australia ahead of their big-ticket clashes against India. Plessis said that his team gave India captain Kohli the "silent treatment" in an attempt to keep him quiet when the two teams squared off earlier this year.
2018-11-17 06:06:34 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth upbeat despite Hong Kong Open loss

Kidambi Srikanth was the first Indian to reach number one in the world badminton rankings in April but has slumped since his loss to Malaysian great Lee Chong Wei in this year's Commonwealth Games final.
2018-11-17 05:55:14 Read More

BCCI offered us to pay whatever we were losing: Dwayne Bravo

Former all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says the BCCI "offered to pay" his players who threatened to pull out of the 2014 ODI series in India after a contracts fallout with the West Indies Cricket Board.
2018-11-17 05:50:46 Read More

Kohli posts photo with Pant, calls him 'champion'

Team India on Saturday reached Australia, where Virat Kohliâ€™s men are scheduled to play three T20Is, four Tests and three One-Day Internationals. Kohli, after reaching Australia, took to Twitter and shared a photo with young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant and called him â€˜championâ€™.
2018-11-17 05:29:55 Read More

Germany must accept 'painful' Nations League relegation, says Joachim Loew

Head coach Joachim Loew on Friday said that Germany must move past their "painful" relegation from the top tier of the inaugural Nations League.
2018-11-17 04:13:10 Read More

Marin Cilic upbeat ahead of Davis Cup final

Marin Cilic on Friday said that playing against some of the top players in the world at the ATP Finals had given him a boost ahead of next week's Davis Cup final against France.
2018-11-17 03:57:47 Read More

Netherlands eye finals after handing France 2-0 defeat

The Netherlands have qualification for the Nations League semi-finals in their sights after beating France 2-0 on Friday to hand Didier Deschamps' side their first defeat since winning the World Cup.
2018-11-17 03:40:31 Read More

Jhulan: Harmanpreet's team playing fearless cricket

"There is bound to be pressure when you are playing a semifinal. If the girls hold their nerve and express themselves freely, I see no reason why they can't bring the Cup home," former captain Jhulan Goswami said. Last time the Indian women's team qualified for the ICC World T20 semifinals in 2010 in the West Indies, Goswami was the captain.
2018-11-17 03:34:55 Read More

Designer of Brazil's iconic football kit, Schlee, dies

The man who designed Brazil's soccer uniform has died at age 83. The family of Brazilian journalist Aldyr Schlee announced his death on Thursday after a six-year battle against skin cancer.
2018-11-17 03:29:30 Read More

Disputed Neymar penalty gives Brazil 1-0 win over Uruguay

Neymar scored a contested second-half penalty to give Brazil a 1-0 friendly win over Uruguay and bring some joy to their fans on a gloomy Friday at the Emirates Stadium in London.
2018-11-17 03:13:50 Read More

Salah snatches winner as Egypt edge Tunisia

Mohamed Salah scored in the final minute to give Egypt a 3-2 home victory over Tunisia on Friday in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match between two countries who have already qualified.
2018-11-17 03:02:11 Read More

Women's WT20: Shrubsole stars as England thrash SA

Anya Shrubsole took a hat-trick as England thrashed South Africa by seven wickets in Saint Lucia on Friday to boost their hopes of reaching the Women's World Twenty20 semi-finals.
2018-11-17 02:50:51 Read More

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Big Sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (November 17) that comprise the action from AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships and ICC Women's World T20.
2018-11-16 18:50:00 Read More

London HC rules Tihar prison poses no risk to bookie accused of match-fixing

In a judgment handed down in the high court in London on Friday, Lord Justice Leggatt and Justice Dingemans ruled that the Tihar prison complex "posed no risk" to Sanjeev Kumar Chawla â€” an Indian-origin British citizen accused of fixing international cricket matches â€” after receiving a third assurance from the Indian government about his proposed treatment there.
2018-11-16 17:37:09 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Bengal Warriors 35-23

Gujarat Fortunegiants crushed Bengal Warriors 35-23 in Inter Zone Challenge Week of Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 here on Friday.
2018-11-16 17:20:41 Read More

ATP Finals: Zverev to meet Federer in semifinal

Alexander Zverev out gunned American John Isner in 80 minutes of high-pitched tennis at the O2. The win ensured the German finished second in the Guga Kuerten group, while making the last-four of the ATP Finals for the first time.
2018-11-16 17:15:58 Read More

Bumrah will be X-factor in Indian attack: Fleming

"He (Bumrah) is the real X-factor- 28 wickets in six Tests. I have seen him in the IPL. He has that unorthodox action, a stuttery run-up, a weird run-up ... you (batsmen) don't get a real good sight of the ball but he has got pace and bounce and has a great yorker that I think he will utilise particularly against the tail," said former Australian pacer Damien Fleming.
2018-11-16 17:01:21 Read More

It's not about Starc vs Virat: Adam Gilchrist on India's Australia tour

Gilchrist, one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman to have ever graced the game, didn't agree that this series will be only about Virat Kohli's duel with Mitchell Starc.
2018-11-16 16:46:08 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Pink Panthers beat UP Yoddha 45-28

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on Pro Kabaddi live score between Jaipur Pink Panthers and UP Yoddha
2018-11-16 16:44:07 Read More

Boxing Worlds: Sarita, Manisha give India flying start

While Manisha punched above her weight to outclass veteran American Christina Cruz in a unanimous verdict in 54 kg, the 2006 edition gold medallist Sarita (60kg) had to work harder to emerge 4-0 winner on points against Diana Sandra Brugger of Switzerland in their opening bouts at the KD Jadhav Stadium in New Delhi
2018-11-16 16:16:35 Read More

UK High Court orders extradition of bookie Chawla

The UK High Court on Friday quashed a lower court's order against extraditing alleged bookie Sanjeev Kumar Chawla to India and directed the District Judge to re-start extradition proceedings against him.
2018-11-16 15:28:53 Read More

Shubhankar Sharma cards 67 to remain tied 20th in Dubai

A limping Shubhankar Sharma shrugged off a heel injury to card an impressive five-under 67 to remain tied 20th at the end of the second day in the DP World Tour Championships on Friday.
2018-11-16 14:25:38 Read More

1st Test: Pakistan hold edge after New Zealand dismissed for 153

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah led a double-barrelled attack of spin and pace to leave Pakistan sitting comfortably on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.
2018-11-16 14:23:58 Read More

#MeToo: Rahul Johri probe over, panel seeks time to decide

The probe panel inquiring into the sexual harassment charges against Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) CEO Rahul Johri has wound up its probe but has sought an extension to complete the job.
2018-11-16 14:09:05 Read More

Kosovo visa row: AIBA threatens to sanction India

The world boxing body on Friday threatened to withdraw the 2021 men's World Championships from India after the government refused to grant visa to Kosovo boxer Donjeta Sadiku to participate in the ongoing women's World Championships in Delhi.
2018-11-16 13:41:34 Read More

Hong Kong Open: Srikanth, Sameer shown the door

Kidami Srikanth and Sameer Verma were knocked out of the Hong Kong Open, thereby, bringing an end to Indian challenge at the BWF Super 500 event in Kowloon on Thursday.
2018-11-16 13:18:27 Read More

ICC Women's World T20: India face stern test against Australia

Having already qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC World T20, India will be up for some real test when they take on mighty Australia in an inconsequential tie at the Providence Stadium here on Saturday.
2018-11-16 12:56:01 Read More

Faf du Plessis signals T20I retirement post 2020 World T20

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis on Friday signalled the 2020 ICC World T20 in Australia as his possible swansong from T20 Internationals.
2018-11-16 12:40:52 Read More

Sunil Chhetri-less India take on Jordan in Asian Cup tune-up

India, despite missing their talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, will fancy their chances when they take on hosts Jordan in an international football friendly here on Saturday.
2018-11-16 11:59:29 Read More

Hardik Pandya's absence will hurt India: Mike Hussey

Hardik Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a lower-back injury during the Asia Cup in Dubai last September due to which he will be sitting out of the upcoming Test series against Australia that starts on Dec 6 in Adelaide. Mike Hussey said Pandya's absence will hurt India and added that Australia's bowling attack will challenge the younger Indian players.
2018-11-16 11:43:34 Read More

Hockey WC: Format gives every team fair chance

The 14th edition of the FIH Menâ€™s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar from Nov 28-Dec 16 will play in the new format for the first time. This World Cup will see â€˜crossover matchesâ€™ being played after the pool stage. The winner of each of the four crossover matches will join the pool toppers to complete the eight teams for the quarter-finals.
2018-11-16 11:25:52 Read More

Hard-working Kento Momota into Hong Kong Open semi-finals

Top-ranked Kento Momota knocked out Asian Games champion Jonatan Christie to reach the Hong Kong Open semi-finals on Friday after being stretched to three games for the third match in a row.
2018-11-16 11:05:58 Read More

IPL 2019: Full list of players retained, released and traded by all teams

With the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 auction around the corner, the franchises have announced the names of their retained and released players.
2018-11-16 10:46:31 Read More

Lakshya Sen enters quarterfinals of World Junior Championship

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championship after defeating Chinese Taipei's Chen Shiau Cheng in a men's singles event.
2018-11-16 10:06:23 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth crashes out of Hong Kong Open

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth lost his men's singles quarter-final match to bow out out of the Hong Kong Open here on Friday.
2018-11-16 09:38:32 Read More

India A reach 340/5 in first unofficial Test against New Zealand A

India A scored 340 for five with four of the visiting batsmen, including young opener Prithvi Shaw, striking fluent half-centuries in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A here Friday.
2018-11-16 09:25:16 Read More

Steve Smith, David Warner to make IPL return next year

Former Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner have been retained by their respective Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises after the duo missed the previous edition following the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
2018-11-16 09:13:15 Read More

Hockey World Cup 2018: Meet Team India

At media interactions, they tease each other, making funny faces from behind the camera to distract their mates. Seven of them won a junior World Cup just two years ago. They can break into a bhangra jig at any given point in time. And they fancy all things trendy.
2018-11-16 09:03:59 Read More

Kohli-led Team India leaves for Australia, players post photos

Team India on Friday left for Australia, where Virat Kohliâ€™s men are scheduled to play three T20Is, four Tests and three One-Day Internationals. Members of the Indian cricket team took to social media platforms and posted their photos before leaving India for the long series Down Under.
2018-11-16 08:02:49 Read More

Viswanathan Anand bulldozes Indians to reign supreme in blitz

Viswanathan Anand has proved once again that he is streets ahead of other promising Indians in the Elite Blitz meet that concluded in Kolkata on Wednesday.
2018-11-16 07:30:29 Read More

Semifinals berth in bag, India and Australia face-off in inconsequential game

India will face their biggest challenge so far in the ICC Women's World T20 when they lock horns with a gifted Australian team in an inconsequential game Saturday.
2018-11-16 07:17:17 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

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2018-11-16 06:10:52 Read More

IPL 2019: Unadkat dropped over 'high auction-price pressure'

"When reviewing Jaydev's contributions to the team, we felt there was too much pressure on him to deliver vis-a-vis his auction price and hence we thought it would be better to release him," Royals head of cricket Zubin Bharucha told TOI.
2018-11-16 05:56:13 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Pallekele

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2018-11-16 04:58:24 Read More

Mithali Raj ahead of Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli in T20I runs chart

Indian veteran batswoman Mithali Raj scored her second straight half-century as India thrashed Ireland by 52 runs in their ICC Women's World Twenty20 match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday.
2018-11-16 04:45:14 Read More

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer back new ATP Cup men's team event

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have backed a new men's team competition just a day after the Serbian raised concerns over the timing of the event, which will take place shortly after the revamped Davis Cup.
2018-11-16 04:32:21 Read More

Bar PSG from Champions League over FFP breach: Javier Tebas

Javier Tebas, the president of Spain's La Liga, said Thursday he wants UEFA to kick Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League for breaking Financial Fair Play regulations.
2018-11-16 04:16:45 Read More

Roger Federer cruises past Kevin Anderson to reach last four at ATP Finals

Roger Federer gained sweet revenge over Kevin Anderson at the ATP Finals on Thursday but is putting thoughts of his 100th title to the back of his mind after both players reached the last four.
2018-11-16 04:06:41 Read More

Wayne Rooney says farewell as England beat United States

There was no farewell goal but plenty of pride and appreciation as Wayne Rooney made his 120th and final appearance for England in a 3-0 win over the United States in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday.
2018-11-16 03:54:34 Read More

No more chopping and changing, says Ravi Shastri

"No more chopping and changing. That's over. We will try to play the 15 who will go to the World Cup," Indian coach Ravi Shastri said on the eve of India's departure to Australia.India are set to play three ODIs in Australia, five in New Zealand and another five against Australia at home when they return in February.
2018-11-16 03:41:04 Read More

CIL goalkeeper in ICU after rough play

Freak injuries, largely aided by rough play, continued in the Bangalore District Football Association (BDFA) Super Division league. The latest instance was Controllerate of Inspection Electronics (CIL) goalkeeper Dileep during the match against Ozone FC here on Thursday.
2018-11-16 03:24:58 Read More

Ravi Shastri a 'yes man'? No way, insists Virat Kohli

"It is the most bizarre thing that I have heard. I don't think there is anyone who has said no to me more than him in Indian cricket, honestly. Because he is the one guy I can speak to and get an honest opinion and he will tell me something that doesn't need to be done," Virat Kohli said at the team's pre-departure address to the media.
2018-11-16 03:03:18 Read More

World Championship: Mary Kom aiming for 2006 encore

Magnificent Mary, as she is fondly called has five World Championship titles, one Olympic medal, two Asian Games medals and numerous other titles under her belt.
2018-11-16 02:54:50 Read More

Big Sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (November 16) that comprise the action from Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma in Hong Kong Open.
2018-11-16 02:54:04 Read More

Women's World T20: India beat Ireland by 52 runs to seal semis berth

Indian spinners produced yet another controlled performance to clinch a semi-final berth with a comfortable 52-run victory against Ireland in a group league encounter of the ICC Women's World T20 on Thursday.
2018-11-15 18:18:56 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Patna Pirates beat Dabang Delhi 38-35

Pardeep Narwal starred with excellent raids to guide Patna Pirates to a close 38-35 win over Dabang Delhi in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match on Thursday.
2018-11-15 18:01:35 Read More

OCA president reminds Rathore, IOA about Olympic Charter rules

India could lose out on hosting marquee events like the Olympics, Asian Games in the future after Kosovo boxer Donjeta Sadiku was denied from participating in the ongoing AIBA Women's World Championship, Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), said on Thursday.
2018-11-15 17:00:17 Read More

#MeToo: Probe panel holds back report on Rahul Johri

The independent inquiry committee, constituted by SC-appointed CoA, was due to submit its report on sexual harassment allegations levelled against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri by Nov 15. However, the BCCI website did not carry any information on the report. Speculation is that the BCCI might require more time to submit its report. Aditya Verma is yet to verify his statement copy.
2018-11-15 16:56:49 Read More

Sushil Kumar, Swapna Barman dropped from revised TOPS list

Double Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and India's first Asian Games gold medallist heptathlete Swapna Barman were on Thursday dropped from the latest Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) which was revised keeping in mind the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2018-11-15 15:30:47 Read More

Lewis Hamilton clarifies 'poor' India comment

Five times Formula One world champion clarified and said, "My reference was that a Grand Prix in India felt strange to drive past homeless people and then arrive in a huge arena where money was not an issue." He added, "They spent hundreds of millions on that track that is now never used. That money could have been spent on schools or homes for those in need."
2018-11-15 14:54:51 Read More

Ishant Sharma prepares for Australia swansong tour

"I am 30 right now. I don't know if I will be on the next tour as I will be 34 then. I'll give whatever I have in me. Anyway, I always go for a kill as you don't get a second chance playing for your country," Ishant Sharma said.
2018-11-15 14:48:07 Read More

IPL 2019: SRH retain David Warner, release Wriddhiman Saha

Even as they didn't announce him as the captain for IPL 2019, Sunrisers Hyderabad retained David Warner on Thursday, the last day of announcing retentions/players released ahead of the IPL auction on December 18 in Jaipur.
2018-11-15 14:28:53 Read More

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IPL 2019: Rajasthan Royals release big buy Jaydev Unadkat

He was bought for a whopping Rs 11.5 crores by the Rajasthan Royals in the 2018 IPL auction, but after just one ordinary season (11 wickets in 15 matches@44.18, Economy rate: 9.65), left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat has been released by the Jaipur-based franchise.
2018-11-15 14:09:56 Read More

Tough road awaits Sarita, Manisha in Women's World Boxing Championships

A tough road awaits veteran L Sarita Devi and rookie Manisha Moun as they open India's campaign at the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships on Friday.
2018-11-15 14:01:39 Read More

Shuttler Lakshya Sen in World Junior Championship pre-quarters

Lakshya Sen and two Indian doubles pairs made it to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championship in Markham, Canada, on Wednesday.
2018-11-15 13:54:47 Read More

Is coach Shastri a 'Yes Man'? 'No' says captain Kohli

"That is the most bizarre thing I have heard. In Indian cricket, I don't think there is anyone else who has said no to me more than him honestly. He is one guy I can speak to and can get an honest opinion," said Virat Kohli in response to criticism that coach Ravi Shastri is a "yes" man to the skipper. Kohli spoke on a range of issues ahead of the squad's departure to Australia.
2018-11-15 13:37:34 Read More

Virat Kohli happy to play 'without altercation' against Australia

The Australian players have of late refrained from sledging, which is perfectly fine with Indian captain Virat Kohli, who is happy to compete "without any altercation" during the upcoming series Down Under.
2018-11-15 13:31:44 Read More

2nd Test: Resilient Silva helps Sri Lanka gain lead of 46

Sri Lanka's Roshen Silva held the fort with a stubborn 85 to secure a 46-run first innings lead over England on the second day of the second Test on Thursday.
2018-11-15 13:01:51 Read More

Kings XI Punjab release Yuvraj Singh, Axar Patel, Aaron Finch

Kings XI Punjab ahead of the 2019 IPL auction has dropped 11 players including Yuvraj Singh, left-arm spinner Axar Patel, Australia's current limited overs skipper Aaron Finch, Ben Dwarshuis, former India pacers Mohit Sharma and Barinder Sran, batsman Manoj Tiwary, Kashmir's Manzoor Dar, Akshdeep Nath and Mayank Dagar. Kings XI finished seventh out of eight teams in the 2018 IPL.
2018-11-15 12:50:40 Read More

IPL: Mumbai Indians release Cummins, Mustafizur, Duminy

Mumbai Indians have retained 18 players ahead of the 2019 IPL auction and released South African batsman Jean-Paul Duminy, seamers Pat Cummins (Australia) & Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) and Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya along with six domestic players - Saurabh Tiwary, Pradeep Sangwan, Sharad Lumba, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, UP pacer Mohsin Khan and Kerala's MD Nidheesh.
2018-11-15 12:47:24 Read More

No more chopping and changing till World Cup: Ravi Shastri

India coach Ravi Shastri Thursday said that there won't be any more "chopping and changing" with the ODI side with just 13 matches remaining before the opening World Cup game against South Africa on June 5.
2018-11-15 11:59:01 Read More

This day in 1989: Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut

On this day, 29 years ago, Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi. Master Blaster shared his feelings on Twitter, "This day, every year, brings back so many memories of the day I 1st represented India. It was an honour to play for the country and be able to represent India for 24 years." Tendulkar had played at number six and could score only 15 runs.
2018-11-15 11:27:25 Read More

2nd Test: Taylor heroics in vain as Bangladesh level series

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor fought valiantly with his second century of the Test but Bangladesh won the final match by 218 runs to end the series at 1-1 on Thursday.
2018-11-15 10:41:38 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth enters Hong Kong Open quarters

Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth defeated his compatriot HS Prannoy in an all-Indian men's singles clash to enter the quarter-final of the Hong Kong open tournament on Thursday.
2018-11-15 10:25:19 Read More

Hong Kong Open: Srikanth, Sameer in quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Former World No.1 Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma sailed into the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open while PV Sindhu was shown the door in Kowloon on Thursday.
2018-11-15 10:25:19 Read More

Niekerk, Kapp become 1st couple to bat together in an ICC tournament

South Africa women cricketers Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp became the first married couple to bat together in an ICC tournament when South Africa faced Sri Lanka in their ICC Womenâ€™s Twenty20 match at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia.
2018-11-15 10:02:38 Read More

Hockey WC: Hindi instructions make life easier, says Nilakanta

Nilakanta Sharma will stand shyly whenever there's a camera or microphone around, almost praying he is not noticed by anyone.
2018-11-15 08:55:47 Read More

Womenâ€™s World Boxing Championship: Meet Indiaâ€™s 10-member squad

All eyes will be on India's boxing queen MC Mary Kom at the 10th edition of the AIBA Women's World Championships in New Delhi. The poster girl of Indian women's boxing is eyeing her 6th World title.
2018-11-15 08:31:41 Read More

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic suffocates big server Alexander Zverev

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic wore out next generation star Alexander Zverev, not by playing an extra shot but by nailing the distant line, covering the difficult angle. The 21-yearold German had his chances, but the Serb, ten years his senior, kept at it, cutting options and suffocating the big server with speed and sharpness on the counter.
2018-11-15 06:35:35 Read More

Boxing will always stay in Olympics: AIBA

The sport of boxing has been on tenterhooks ever since the controversial election of Uzbek businessman Gafur Rakhimov as the new AIBA president.
2018-11-15 06:22:51 Read More

Sprinter Palendar Chaudhary, 18, loses battle with life

Sprinter Palendar Chaudharyâ€™s career was just taking off â€“ his Asian Youth Championship gold last year a testimony to the talent he possessed.
2018-11-15 05:44:18 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Pallekele

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2018-11-15 04:53:11 Read More

Spain to allow Kosovan athletes to use flag, anthem

Spain will allow Kosovan athletes to use national symbols in international competitions organised in the country even if Madrid doesn't recognise the independence of the Balkan state, the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) said Wednesday.
2018-11-15 04:32:09 Read More

Not many titles but Pullela Gopichand content

After the high of last year with Kidambi Srikanth winning four SuperSeries titles and PV Sindhu winning two, this year has been kind of a disappointment as far as titles are concerned. Apart from Saina Nehwalâ€™s gold at the Commonwealth Games, Indian players havenâ€™t won any singles titles. National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand however doesnâ€™t want to dwell too much on it and insists it was a fruitful year for his wards.
2018-11-15 04:21:35 Read More

Wayne Rooney to wear No. 10 shirt, captain's armband in England farewell

Wayne Rooney will wear the number 10 shirt and captain's armband when he comes on for his final England appearance in Thursday's friendly with the United States, manager Gareth Southgate said.
2018-11-15 03:53:51 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test

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2018-11-15 03:52:04 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test

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'I love Leo' - Diego Maradona denies Lionel Messi criticism

Diego Maradona says he "loves" Lionel Messi and described as "false" comments attributed to him attacking his Argentine compatriot and Barcelona legend.
2018-11-15 03:33:59 Read More

All hopes on Mary Kom as Women's Boxing Worlds gets underway today

Women's boxing is a fledging sports especially when it comes to Olympics. It was first given Olympic recognition in the 2012 London Games and since then it has become a regular feature with the five weight classes â€” flyweight (51kg), featherweight (57kg), lightweight (60kg), welterweight (69kg) and middleweight (75kg) â€” now a certainty for the 2020 Tokyo Games as well.
2018-11-15 03:31:48 Read More

AB de Villiers headlines new South African T20 league

AB de Villiers will headline South Africa's first city-based Twenty20 league when he leads the Tshwane Spartans in the opening match of the Mzansi (South Africa) Super League against Cape Town Blitz on Friday.
2018-11-15 03:21:39 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (November 15) that comprise the action from India vs Ireland in Women's T20 Group B match.
2018-11-15 03:14:14 Read More

Ganguly backs in-form Rohit at No. 6 in Australia

In 70 years of India-Australia cricket rivalry, India have never won a Test series Down Under. The closest India came to achieving this feat was in 2003-04, when the team under Sourav Ganguly shared the four-Test 1-1.
2018-11-15 03:10:21 Read More

I don't have to change if people tag me: Pant

Rishabh Pant is a busy man these days, hurtling between cities, matches and multiple commitments. Much of it has to do with an impressive start to his Test career, highlighted by that remarkable century at the Oval.For the last year or so, comparisons with MS Dhoni and Wriddhiman Saha have been part of the Pant story.
2018-11-15 02:28:35 Read More

Don't think current Indian side is better than ones I played against: Waugh

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh said, "Look I have played against some great Indian sides and I am not sure that the current side is better than the ones we played against." He understood that Shastri wanted to boost the morale of his team but he felt that sweeping comments could have been avoided.
2018-11-15 02:18:27 Read More

Boxing will remain in Olympics: AIBA chief

Boxing faces uncertain Olympic future but the world body chief Gafur Rakhimov said the sport will remain in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games roster having made improvement on several aspects as sought by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
2018-11-14 17:36:48 Read More

ATP Finals: Djokovic sees off Zverev challenge

Novak Djokovic moved closer to a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals as the world number one dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday.
2018-11-14 17:12:35 Read More

Former world number two Radwanska announces retirement

Polish tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska said on Wednesday that she has decided to end her 13 year-long career due to health reasons.
2018-11-14 16:12:00 Read More

Being on NADA's scrutiny list not a problem: Hima Das

Teenage sprint sensation Hima Das Wednesday welcomed the move of her being strictly monitored by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) saying it was a sign of being a good athlete.
2018-11-14 15:08:15 Read More

IOA tells ministry to resolve Kosovo boxer visa issue

Fearing serious repercussions, the Indian Olympic Association Wednesday asked the sports ministry to immediately resolve the controversy surrounding Kosovan boxer Donjeta Sadiku's visa.
2018-11-14 14:50:56 Read More

Court summons Mohammed Shami in cheque bounce case

A court on Wednesday directed Indian pacer Mohammed Shami to appear before it on January 15 in connection with a complaint of cheque bounce filed by his wife, with whom he is embroiled in a marital dispute case.
2018-11-14 14:47:48 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Shami likely to play for Bengal before leaving for Australia

India frontline pacer Mohammed Shami is likely to play Bengal's next Ranji Trophy home match against Kerala from November 20-23.
2018-11-14 14:39:45 Read More

Lakshya Sen advances, Gayatri Gopichand loses at BWF World Junior Championship

Former junior world No. 1 Lakshya Sen advanced to the third round while Gayatri Gopichand was knocked out of the BWF World Junior Championship in Markham, Canada, on Tuesday.
2018-11-14 14:35:55 Read More

IPL: CSK retain core players including Dhoni, Raina

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retained most of their players from their winning combination for IPL-12 on Wednesday. The three-time champions have released only three players - England fast bowler Mark Wood and two uncapped Indian players Kanishk Seth and Kshitiz Sharma - from their 26-member squad last season.
2018-11-14 14:12:40 Read More

Australia will be bigger challenge for Indian pace attack: Ashish Nehra

Indian pace attack has been a revelation this year during overseas tours but tougher conditions in Australia will make it a very challenging series for the fast bowlers, reckons former speedster Ashish Nehra.
2018-11-14 13:33:35 Read More

Gopichand pleased with shuttlers' show in this 'tough' year

Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand said that it was a tough year for shuttlers given three big events took place and there was hardly time for preparation. "This year was a tough one, with the Commonwealth and Asian Games. It was tough to pick. And also players in the top 15 have to play a mandatory number of event. So that makes it even tougher," he said.
2018-11-14 13:15:13 Read More

Australia without Smith, Warner is like India not having Kohli, Rohit: Ganguly

Given that the ban on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft continues, Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that Indian team under Virat Kohli has the "best chance to beat Australia" in absence of their premier players."This is like the Indian team not having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It's a huge factor," Ganguly said. The four Tests series starts on Dec 6.
2018-11-14 12:55:18 Read More

Watch: India's junior hockey WC winners seek senior glory

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2018-11-14 12:30:06 Read More

2nd Test: Mahmudullah, spinners give Bangladesh edge

Mahmudullah Riyad scored his first Test century in more than eight years as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe a towering 443-run target to win the second Test in Dhaka on Wednesday.
2018-11-14 12:16:06 Read More

Mary Kom is to boxing what Maradona is to football: Coach

India's most celebrated female boxer MC Mary Kom will be aiming to win a staggering sixth title at the Boxing World Championship in the capital.
2018-11-14 10:43:10 Read More

India eye semifinals spot in Women's World T20

India will enter the game against the Irish as overwhelming favourites but skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is aware that her team cannot afford to take things for granted in this mega-event. India are on a roll having convincingly won their first two matches, including against arch-rivals Pakistan two days ago.
2018-11-14 07:49:07 Read More

Hong Kong Open: Sindhu, Srikanth advance, Saina ousted

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed into the second round even as Saina Nehwal crashed out of the tournament losing her first round encounter against second seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 10-21, 21-10, 21-19 at the Hong Kong Open.
2018-11-14 07:26:11 Read More

Lewis Hamilton's India 'poor place' comment leads to social media backlash

World champion Lewis Hamilton has questioned Formula One's policy of organising races in new countries after this month's announcement of the Vietnam Grand Prix.
2018-11-14 06:20:49 Read More

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'The facts are not right': Roger Federer fumes over scheduling row

Roger Federer has hit back at claims he gets preferential treatment from tennis tournaments due to his status as one of the sport's all-time greats.
2018-11-14 04:48:09 Read More

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Real Madrid confirm Santiago Solari as coach until 2021

Santiago Solari on Tuesday was confirmed as Real Madrid coach until 2021 following his successful spell in charge as caretaker boss of the European champions.
2018-11-14 04:35:15 Read More

Western Australia to welcome Cameron Bancroft as soon as ball-tampering ban over

Western Australia will be quick to welcome former test batsman Cameron Bancroft back to the fold once his ball-tampering ban expires in December, the state team's coach Adam Voges has said.
2018-11-14 04:20:53 Read More

Mystery lung problem forces John Hastings to retire

Former Australia all-rounder John Hastings has retired from all cricket, citing the risks posed by a bleeding lung condition that has confounded doctors.
2018-11-14 04:09:13 Read More

Why Federer, Nadal and Djokovic consistently come out on top in tennis

Four years have passed since the last survey of the best shots in men's tennis, and the players who dominated that poll in 2014 continue to dominate the latest one in 2018. They are â€‹Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer.
2018-11-14 04:01:25 Read More

Sajan Bhanwal loses close bronze medal bout at U-23 Worlds

Sajan Bhanwal suffered a narrow 5-6 defeat in the bronze medal play-off as India's Greco Roman campaign ended without any medal at the Under-23 World Wrestling Championship, on Tuesday.
2018-11-14 04:00:49 Read More

Roger Federer downs Dominic Thiem to keep ATP Finals bid alive

Roger Federer staved off elimination from the ATP Finals as the six-time champion eased to a 6-2, 6-3 win over Dominic Thiem on Tuesday.
2018-11-14 03:46:00 Read More

Hima's samples will be subjected to advanced testing: NADA

Hima Das' stupendous success this year, which included a historic gold (400m) at the World U-20 championships in Tampere and multiple medals at the Jakarta Asian Games, has prompted the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to monitor her future performances and keep a greater vigil on her.
2018-11-14 03:45:39 Read More

The long, winding road for Khaleel Ahmed

"I worked on my bowling. I went to the NCA but there were no specialist bowling coaches. I had chats with Zaheer Khan at Daredevils but felt I shouldn't be calling all the time. I observed him in the nets and tried to copy things in my hometown," Khaleel Ahmed said, talking about the days of his struggle.
2018-11-14 03:10:58 Read More

Kosovo boxer could knock out India's hopes of hosting world events

Sadiku and two coaches from Kosovo have not been granted visas because the Indian government doesnâ€™t recognise their nation â€” a disputed territory in south-eastern Europe. The 19-year-old from Prishtina in Kosovo also holds an Albanian passport and applied for visa at the Indian embassy in Serbia, as India doesnâ€™t have an embassy in Kosovo.
2018-11-14 02:56:30 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (November 14) that comprise the action from BWF Hong Kong Open and the second Test between Sri Lanka and England.
2018-11-13 18:45:00 Read More

Federer is a driving force in terms of revenue: Djokovic

Frenchman Julien Benneteau charged the Australian Open with favoritism, saying Roger Federer received preferential treatment.
2018-11-13 17:36:48 Read More

#MeToo: Rahul Johri gives his version to probe panel

Facing allegations of sexual harassment, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri on Tuesday deposed before the three-member probe panel appointed by the Committee of Administrators (CoA).
2018-11-13 16:50:29 Read More

Anand sees three seasons for three chess formats in future

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand reckons three separate seasons for the three formats of the game in future.
2018-11-13 15:51:11 Read More

Oly Qualifiers: Indian women's football team in R2 for first time

The Indian women's team advanced to the second round after finishing second in Group C with four points from three matches, behind table-toppers Myanmar. The second round of the Olympic Qualifiers will be played in April next year. India pressed for the equaliser till the final whistle and looked to have found one through a header from a corner.
2018-11-13 15:02:28 Read More

Rohit rested for India A's four-day match against NZ A

On the advice of BCCI, Rohit Sharma has been rested from India A's four-day match against New Zealand A. The decision was taken keeping in mind his recent workload. But considering his Test form, the decision is a little questionable. Missing the first T20I against Aus on Nov 21 would have been worth it as it would have provided him good practice for the upcoming Test series.
2018-11-13 13:57:26 Read More

This Day in 2014: Rohit creates world record with thundering 264

Four years ago on this day, the record books of the ODI cricket were rewritten by Indian batsman Rohit Sharma who bludgeoned his way to score a second double hundred in ODIs and made his feat memorable by making the highest-ever individual score in the format.
2018-11-13 11:42:44 Read More

World Boxing C'ship: It won't be easy for Mary Kom, says Nieva

The weight of expectations is enormous on Mary Kom but grabbing a sixth gold medal at the World Championships won't be easy for the celebrated pugilist, says Indian boxing's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva.
2018-11-13 09:40:14 Read More

Anil Kumble, Pullela Gopichand join the Odisha sports movement

The state of Odisha is leading the sports movement in the country. As part of its attempts to become the country's biggest sporting hub, Odisha hosted three Indian sports stars, who are legends in their own fields on MOnday. Former India cricket captain Anil Kumble, badminton great Pullela Gopichand and Olympic medal-winning shooter Gagan Narang, along with some of the leading industrial groups in the country pledged their support to help Odisha's attempts to promote and nurture sports.
2018-11-13 07:30:51 Read More

ICC Rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah remain on top of ODI table

India captain Virat Kohli and premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah maintained their top positions respectively in the latest ICC ODI rankings. In the bowlers' list, there are three Indians with Bumrah on top with 841 points while Kuldeep Yadav maintained his 3rd place in the list. Yuzvendra Chahal leaped 3 places to be 5th on the list.
2018-11-13 07:28:31 Read More

Women boxers wear masks, scarves to guard against smog at world championships

Women boxers training for a world championships starting in the Indian capital this week are wearing surgical masks, scarves and even T-shirts across their mouths as the level of air pollution rises several times beyond the safe limit.
2018-11-13 05:19:02 Read More

Sports Authority of India mulls action against archery coach

National archery coach Jiwanjot Singh is facing heavy disciplinary action for speaking out against the sports ministry over his Dronacharya award snub a couple of months ago.
2018-11-13 04:36:10 Read More

All-woman umpiring cast for domestic game

On Wednesday, when the under-23 boys from Manipur and Mizoram take the field in the CK Nayudu Trophy at Kalyani in West Bengal, they will be witness to a special slice of history - two women umpires will be officiating in a domestic boys match.
2018-11-13 04:28:09 Read More

Higher-ranked umpires not allotted Ranji Trophy games, alleges CAB

Even as it has received praise for deciding to allot women umpires for the men's under-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy matches for the first time, the BCCI has found itself on a sticky wicket on the issue of umpiring.
2018-11-13 04:22:48 Read More

Wayne Rooney excited for 'great moment' in England farewell

Wayne Rooney says he is honoured to make a final appearance for England and happy for manager Gareth Southgate to decide his playing time Thursday against the United States.
2018-11-13 03:40:20 Read More

I'm impressed with Rohit Sharma's captaincy: VVS Laxman

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman was left highly impressed Rohit Sharma's captaincy as the Mumbai stalwart led the hosts to a 3-0 clean sweep against West Indies in the T20I series.
2018-11-13 03:25:49 Read More

Alexander Zverev will not play in revamped Davis Cup finals

Germany's Alex Zverev says he will not take part in a revamped Davis Cup finals showpiece event in Spain next November.
2018-11-13 03:25:32 Read More

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge charged with breaching FA betting rules

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules, the English governing body announced Monday.
2018-11-13 03:17:14 Read More

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge charged with breaching FA betting rules

Ben Foakes gets nod as keeper for second Sri Lanka Test

A century on debut and tidy performance behind the stumps has ensured that Ben Foakes will retain the wicketkeeper's position for the second test against Sri Lanka, captain Joe Root has said.
2018-11-13 03:06:34 Read More

Novak Djokovic beats John Isner in ATP Finals opener

Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his rivals at the ATP Finals on Monday, brushing aside big-serving John Isner 6-4, 6-3 to launch his bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title in style.
2018-11-13 02:51:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (November 13) that comprise the action from Women's World T20 and Pro Kabaddi.
2018-11-12 19:00:00 Read More

Zverev inflicts more ATP Finals pain on Cilic

Marin Cilic's miserable record at the ATP Finals continued as he was beaten 7-6(5) 7-6(1) by Germany's Alexander Zverev on Monday -- his ninth defeat in 10 round-robin matches at the O2 Arena.
2018-11-12 17:19:34 Read More

CoA members, BCCI treasurer depose before panel in Johri case

Vinod Rai, CoA member Diana Edulji along with BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry and IPL petitioner Aditya Verma deposed before the three-member panel. All of them appeared separately. However, what has surprised a section in the BCCI is that Rai and Edulji deposed before the panel and on November 15, the same panel will submit the report to the duo.
2018-11-12 16:49:01 Read More

Maybe Virat Kohli got emotional, but that's fine: Viswanathan Anand

Five-time former world champion Viswanathan Anand feels India cricket captain Virat Kohli became a bit emotional and lost control during his "leave India" comment to a fan on social media, which snowballed into a massive controversy.
2018-11-12 16:00:25 Read More

Real Madrid appoint Santiago Solari as permanent manager

Interim Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari was appointed permanent coach on Monday after overseeing a startling upturn in the European champions' fortunes since he stepped in to replace Julen Lopetegui.
2018-11-12 15:18:04 Read More

After several highs, Rohit Sharma wants to start with a clean slate in Australia

When Rohit took the flight to SA earlier this year, he was on a high that he is now. He had scored 1293 runs in 21 ODIs in 2017 at an average of 71.83 and 217 runs from two Tests against SL at home pretty much ensured him a spot in Test XI in SA.
2018-11-12 14:12:12 Read More

Preparing for Australia tour by watching videos: Mohammed Shami

India pacer Mohammed Shami on Monday said they are preparing for the Australia series by watching videos of their opponents in order to get the line and length right.
2018-11-12 13:49:22 Read More

Nine new nations to debut at Women's World Boxing Championships

Nine new nations from four Confederations including a boxing power Scotland will make their debut in the upcoming 10th edition of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships that starts at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on Thursday.
2018-11-12 13:08:53 Read More

WATCH: Silly errors by NZ fielders gift Pakistan five runs off one ball

The third ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand may have been abandoned due to persistent rain but the match grabbed the limelight by witnessing some interesting moments on the field in Dubai on Sunday night.
2018-11-12 12:55:21 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Akshath Reddy's unbeaten 114 takes Hyderabad to 249/3 on Day 1

Skipper Akshath Reddy (114 batting, 14x4, 1x6) didn't put a foot wrong as his 13th first-class century helped Hyderabad finish Day 1 at 249 for 3 in their Ranji Trophy clash against Tamil Nadu at the IC Ground on Monday.
2018-11-12 12:34:56 Read More

Ribery slaps TV pundit after Bayern defeat: Reports

Former France international Franck Ribery allegedly slapped French television pundit Patrick Guillou after Bayern Munich's 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, Bild newspaper reported on Sunday.
2018-11-12 12:23:29 Read More

Santner predicts high-scoring India-New Zealand series

New Zealand's left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner believes the upcoming limited overs series in his home country against India could be a high-scoring affair due to the nature of grounds and wickets and hopes to be a part of it.
2018-11-12 12:09:20 Read More

2nd Test: Mushfiqur's record innings puts Bangladesh on top

Mushfiqur Rahim became the first wicketkeeper-batsman in history to score two double hundreds in Tests as Bangladesh built a strong total in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Dhaka on Monday.
2018-11-12 12:03:36 Read More

Conditions in NZ will not be similar to Australia: Dravid

The playing conditions will not be similar to Australia but it would be still be valuable match practice for the Test regulars, who are part of India A squad in New Zealand, insists Rahul Dravid.
2018-11-12 11:25:29 Read More

Kuldeep Yadav reaches career-best in ICC T20I rankings

Indian chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, who played a key role in India's series win over West Indies, on Monday leapfrogged 14 places to a career-high 23rd in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Yadav picked up five wickets in two matches at an economy-rate of 5.6 in India's home series 3-0 win over the current T20 champions.
2018-11-12 11:19:17 Read More

Consistent PV Sindhu sets eyes on Hong Kong Open title

PV Sindhu will look to continue her consistent run when she spearheads the Indian challenge at the Hong Kong World Tour Super 500 tournament beginning on Tuesday.
2018-11-12 11:00:32 Read More

Sajesh Krishnan - Kerala's first 'Blade' runner

Sajesh Krishnan, who belongs to Payyannur (Kannur) lost his left leg in a road accident at the age 18, didn't lose hope at all, as he fought all the odds to become first blade runner from Kerala.
2018-11-12 10:54:34 Read More

Sajesh Krishnan - Kerala's first 'Blade' runner

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Australia 'different ball game', says Rohit Sharma

Batsman Rohit Sharma said India were brimming with confidence after their crushing home victories over the West Indies - but warned that winning their first Test series in Australia was a challenge of a different order.
2018-11-12 10:47:47 Read More

New Zealand players available for full IPL season

In a significant development, New Zealand Cricket has allowed their players to take part in the entire duration of the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2018-11-12 09:25:50 Read More

Cash-strapped Pakistan hockey finds sponsor, WC doubts over

Doubts over Pakistan's participation in the Hockey World Cup have finally been cleared after the owner of a cricket franchise came on board as a sponsor to bail out the cash-strapped national federation (PHF).
2018-11-12 08:47:59 Read More

WATCH: Verstappen threatens to 'punch' Ocon at Brazilian GP

Dutch driver Max Verstappen was accused of trying to punch French rival Esteban Ocon after a controversial clash at the Brazilian Grand Prix which was won by five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
2018-11-12 07:39:46 Read More

India's Hockey World Cup Squad: Some brave calls, Rupinder himself to blame

When the 2014 Hockey World Cup squad was announced, Sardar Singh was India's captain, Rupinder Pal Singh was his deputy, VR Raghunath was a dependable defender and SV Sunil was the leader of the attack. Four years later, for the 2018 World Cup, an upset Sardar has retired, Rupinder has been dropped, Raghunath is in a self-imposed exile and Sunil has lost his place in the team thanks to an unfortunate injury.
2018-11-12 07:30:39 Read More

Dhawan's return to form was important ahead of Australia tour: Rohit Sharma

India's stand-in captain Rohit Sharma said it was important for Shikhar Dhawan to return to form ahead of the crucial tour of Australia, which will be a completely "different ball game".
2018-11-12 06:39:03 Read More

Australia captain Aaron Finch says whole team under microscope

Australia captain Aaron Finch has said his whole team are under pressure after losing their fourth consecutive one-day international series, with the batting order under particular scrutiny after failing to trouble South Africa.
2018-11-12 06:22:59 Read More

0-3 whitewash looks embarrassing but we fought hard, says Carlos Brathwaite

West Indies T20 captain Carlos Brathwaite has admitted that the 0-3 whitewash was indeed "embarrassing", but said the fight they had shown with limited resources was the "hallmark" for the visitors in the just-concluded series.
2018-11-12 05:45:17 Read More

D Harika bows out of World Women Chess Championship

Indian challenge ended at the World Women Chess Championship with grandmaster D Harika bowing out following a defeat against former champion Alexandra Kosteniuk of Russia in the second set of tie-break games
2018-11-12 05:07:32 Read More

Resurgent Real Madrid maintain winning run under Santiago Solari at Celta

Real Madrid notched a fourth straight win under interim coach Santiago Solari by winning 4-2 at Celta Vigo on Sunday to move to within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
2018-11-12 04:16:54 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps Juventus flying high with 'important' win over AC Milan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Juventus bounced back from their midweek Champions League defeat by Manchester United with a 2-0 win over 10-man AC Milan in Serie A on Sunday, as Gonzalo Higuain missed a penalty before being sent off for the hosts.
2018-11-12 03:55:52 Read More

Manchester City outclass Manchester United in derby to move top of Premier League

Manchester City opened up a 12-point gap on Manchester United just 12 games into the Premier League season and returned to the top of the table with a convincing 3-1 win in Sunday's derby at the Etihad.
2018-11-12 03:35:57 Read More

Rain washes away Pakistan's chance of series win over New Zealand

Persistent rain forced the third and final one-day international between Pakistan and New Zealand to be abandoned Sunday, extending the Asian side's seven-year wait for a series win over the Black Caps.
2018-11-12 03:28:06 Read More

Roger Federer loses to Kei Nishikori in ATP Finals opener

Roger Federer suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to Kei Nishikori at the ATP Finals on Sunday, severely denting his bid for the 100th title of his illustrious career.
2018-11-12 03:09:37 Read More

Dhawan, Pant help India notch up last-ball victory

With India already winning the series, the West Indies had nothing to lose and it enabled their batsmen to bat with freedom. They were also aided by the absence of pacer Jasprit Bumrah and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav - bowlers who tormented their batsmen relentlessly.
2018-11-12 03:03:14 Read More

Lewis Hamilton wins in Brazil as Mercedes take fifth F1 title

A lucky Lewis Hamilton won a tense Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday as his Mercedes team clinched the constructors' title for the fifth year in a row and Max Verstappen raged at a lost opportunity.
2018-11-12 02:59:12 Read More

3rd T20I: India beat Windies in last-ball thriller to sweep series

Shikhar Dhawan smashed a career-best 92 to guide India to a thrilling six-wicket win over the West Indies in the third and final T20 International, thus completing a 3-0 clean sweep, on Sunday.
2018-11-12 02:43:58 Read More

Women's WT20: Mithali guides India to 7-wicket win over Pak

Veteran Mithali Raj anchored the Indian run chase with a 47-ball 56 which she made with the help of seven fours in the Group B match which was marred by unprecedented docking of 10 penalty runs on Pakistan in the ICC Women's World T20 on Sunday.
2018-11-11 18:36:16 Read More

We wanted to be ruthless, says Rohit Sharma

Skipper Rohit Sharma lauded India for completing a 3-0 clean sweep, saying he wanted his team to be ruthless in the third match against West Indies and not complacent after securing a 2-0 unassailable lead in the T20I series.
2018-11-11 18:27:58 Read More

Pickford heroics leave Chelsea frustrated

Maurizio Sarri admitted Chelsea paid the price for a sluggish start and a lack of killer instinct as Jordan Pickford's heroics earned Everton a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
2018-11-11 17:44:29 Read More

Barcelona beaten by Betis, suffer first league home loss in two years

Barcelona lost at home in La Liga for the first time in more than two years as Real Betis pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory at the Camp Nou on Sunday, despite Lionel Messi scoring twice on his return from injury.
2018-11-11 17:38:31 Read More

Probe panel summons BCCI chief, secretary for deposition

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2018-11-11 16:43:07 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Dabang Delhi defeat Jaipur Pink Panthers

Dabang Delhi KC put up a spirited show as they trounced Jaipur Pink Panthers 40-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match on Sunday.
2018-11-11 16:19:06 Read More

Czech Republic beat US to clinch sixth Fed Cup in eight years

The Czech Republic won their sixth Fed Cup title in eight years on Sunday as world doubles number one Katerina Siniakova outlasted American Sofia Kenin 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 in front of a boisterous, sold-out home crowd.
2018-11-11 15:39:29 Read More

For Valley kids, football is an early life lesson

In the Valley, where crowds are usually synonymous with protests or funeral processions, football has given Kashmiris another cause to collect.
2018-11-11 15:26:21 Read More

Skye is the limit for this 'reincarnation' story

Jamie Nicolson was hailed as one of the biggest names in Australian boxing when he became the first man from Down Under to win a World Championships gold in Moscow in 1989.
2018-11-11 15:11:58 Read More

Liverpool continue title push against fading Fulham

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table - temporarily at least - with a 2-0 win at home to basement club Fulham at Anfield on Sunday.
2018-11-11 14:46:46 Read More

Sri Lanka's Dananjaya reported for suspicious action

Sri Lanka off-spinner Akila Dananjaya was reported over a suspect bowling action during the first Test which England won by 211 runs, the International Cricket Council said on Sunday.
2018-11-11 13:05:01 Read More

Sri Lanka's Dananjaya reported for suspicious action

3rd ODI: Miller, Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series

David Miller and Faf du Plessis scored sparkling centuries in a partnership of 252 runs as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs in a one-day international in Hobart on Sunday to win the three-match series 2-1.
2018-11-11 11:15:54 Read More

Kenyan double as Misoi and Muriuki win Athens Marathon

Kenya's Brimin Kipkorir Misoi won the 36th Athens Classic Marathon on Sunday clocking the 42.195km distance in two hours, 10 minutes and 56 seconds.
2018-11-11 11:14:27 Read More

2nd Test: Haque, Rahim tons take Bangladesh to 303/5

Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim hit a century apiece as Bangladesh made 303-5 on the opening day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Dhaka on Sunday.
2018-11-11 11:13:44 Read More

Azize Nimani whose life 'changed' after beating Mary Kom

Azize Nimani is proud of her "Albanian blood", understands the pain of war-torn people of Kosovo, where she was born, and is never afraid to pull back punches when she represents her adopted country Germany in the boxing ring.
2018-11-11 11:01:52 Read More

Iran women attend Asian football final in rare 'victory'

Hundreds of Iranian women attended a crunch football match in Tehran, in a rare step seen Sunday as a "victory" by local newspapers and hailed by FIFA as an "historic and festive day" for the sport.
2018-11-11 10:48:03 Read More

Live Blog, 3rd ODI: Pakistan vs New Zealand

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2018-11-11 10:44:31 Read More

Wriddhiman Saha eyeing December return for Ranji Trophy

Injured wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha is confident of returning to first-class cricket in December, having completed his rehabilitation programme after a shoulder surgery in July.
2018-11-11 10:22:12 Read More

'Saha India's best 'keeper in last 5-10 years'

The 34-year-old Saha, who has been India's number one wicketkeeper in Test cricket since MS Dhoni's retirement in December 2014, is undergoing rehab for his shoulder surgery.
2018-11-11 09:29:07 Read More

World Chess C'ship: Carlsen, Caruana draw again

The two young chess stars, both under 30, have one point each after drawing their opening two games of the tournament.
2018-11-11 08:12:14 Read More

Strycova, Siniakova put Czechs on top against US in Fed Cup final

Barbora Strycova overpowered Sofia Kenin and Katerina Siniakova beat Alison Riske to hand the Czech Republic a 2-0 lead over holders the United States in the Fed Cup final in Prague on Saturday.
2018-11-11 07:18:31 Read More

Tsitsipas beats de Minaur to win Next Gen ATP trophy

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas capped a breakthrough season by rallying from a set down to beat Australian Alex de Minaur in the Next Gen ATP final 2-4, 4-1, 4-3 (7/3), 4-3 (7/3) on Saturday.
2018-11-11 06:38:54 Read More

I wish to stay injury-free this PBL season: Saina

Badminton icon Saina Nehwal is keeping her fingers crossed for an injury-free run in the coming Premier Badminton League (PBL), where she will be playing for her new team -- the North Eastern Warriors (NEW).
2018-11-11 06:23:00 Read More

Brazilian GP: Hamilton gets Mercedes' 100th pole

Record-breaking Lewis Hamilton claimed his 10th pole of the season and Mercedes' 100th in Formula One on Saturday when he dominated a rain-threatened qualifying session for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
2018-11-11 05:55:01 Read More

The plot thickens as Man City take on Man United

In the executive lounges at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, there were naturally a few knowing looks and wry smiles between officials of Manchester United and Juventus about this weekâ€™s spate of Football Leaks stories, and how most of them focused on Manchester City.
2018-11-11 04:56:06 Read More

BCCI wants more turn in domestic pitches

TOI has learnt that the curators have been told to deviate from focusing on green, seaming pitches and produce pitches that will take more turn, as early as the second day of a match.
2018-11-11 04:43:31 Read More

Women's WT20: Jemimah showed that she belongs

When an 18-year-old scores a 45-ball 59 in her first ICC Womenâ€™s World T20 match, it calls for celebration. More so, when she becomes the youngest to get a fifty in the tournament. For Mumbai teen sensation Jemimah Rodrigues though, it seemed routine.
2018-11-11 04:16:00 Read More

'After Viv & Viru, Rohit can be most destructive'

If Rohit can turn his white-ball exploits into red-ball cricket, he will be the most destructive batsman in the world after Viv Richards and Virender Sehwag.
2018-11-11 03:55:15 Read More

India vs WI, 3rd T20I: India at ease with series in the bag

With India wrapping it up easily in Lucknow, thereâ€™s hardly any motivation left for Rohit Sharmaâ€™s boys and the team didnâ€™t have a single practice session before the game â€” in fact, most of the team members reached the city late on Saturday evening.
2018-11-11 03:43:22 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test

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2018-11-11 03:15:15 Read More

Slum Soccer stars ready for Homeless World Cup

sharp-eyed girl will be a joyful participant, one among the 63 teams from 47 nations, at the Homeless World Cup. The annual event, being held this year in Mexico City from November 13 to 18, aims to bring the problem of world homelessness into public gaze. Its Indian partner, Slum Soccer, uses football to trigger sustainable development among Indiaâ€™s marginalised populations.
2018-11-11 02:18:19 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (November 11) that comprise the third T20I match between India and West Indies while Indian womenâ€™s cricket team will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in Women's World T20 in Guayana.
2018-11-10 19:00:00 Read More

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ISL: Vieira strikes late in ATK's 1-0 win over Pune

Former champions ATK rode on a late strike from Gerson Vieira to hand bottom-placed FC Pune City a 1-0 defeat in an Indian Super League clash at the Saltlake Stadium on Saturday.
2018-11-10 16:54:24 Read More

BCCI treasurer ready to assist probe panel in Johri case

BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry has become the first high profile office bearer to have written to the independent probe panel, offering to assist them in the alleged sexual harassment case against CEO Rahul Johri.
2018-11-10 16:47:58 Read More

Sathiyan bows out of Austrian Open TT

Star Indian paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran dazzling run in the prestigious 2018 ITTF World Tour Platinum Austrian Open came to an end after he went down fighting to World No. 2 Xin Xu of China.
2018-11-10 16:38:06 Read More

Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah tells team to 'bat sensibly' against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah has told his teammates to ``bat sensibly'' in the second and final Test against Zimbabwe, starting Sunday.
2018-11-10 16:29:38 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Patna Pirates defeat Bengal Warriors

Patna Pirates proved too strong for Bengal Warriors and romped to a 50-30 win in an enthralling Pro Kabaddi League match on Saturday.
2018-11-10 16:14:07 Read More

Bamba strikes late to lift Cardiff out of relegation zone

Cardiff climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone as Sol Bamba's last-gasp goal clinched a 2-1 win over 10-man Brighton on Saturday.
2018-11-10 16:13:53 Read More

Bamba strikes late to lift Cardiff out of relegation zone

Cardiff climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone as Sol Bamba's last-gasp goal clinched a 2-1 win over 10-man Brighton on Saturday.
2018-11-10 16:13:53 Read More

Pakistan include teen paceman Shaheen for New Zealand Tests

Pakistan's selectors on Saturday included teenage pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi in a 15-man squad for the first two of the three Tests against New Zealand starting in Abu Dhabi next week.
2018-11-10 14:16:46 Read More

Balancing cricket and endorsements easily doable: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday dismissed the school of thought that giving too much time to endorsements can be distracting for a cricketer. Kohli endorses a host of brands and some are even his own ventures.
2018-11-10 12:54:18 Read More

World champion Kento Momota battles into China Open final

World champion Kento Momota fought back from a game down to defeat Olympic title-holder Chen Long and reach Sunday's final of the Fuzhou China Open badminton tournament.
2018-11-10 11:49:10 Read More

Steve Smith ready to play PSL matches in UAE

Disgraced Australian captain Steve Smith has given his conditional availability for the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League insisting he would only play matches in the United Arab Emirates and not travel to Pakistan for the play-offs and final.
2018-11-10 11:25:50 Read More

Our batsmen could not pick Kuldeep Yadav, says Denesh Ramdin

Denesh Ramdin reckons that absence of their top players was a major reason for their defeat in the Twenty20 series against India, who also dominated the other formats due to excellence of chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav.
2018-11-10 11:01:15 Read More

Bajrang Punia becomes world number one in 65kg

The 24-year-old Bajrang, who has won five medals this season, including CWG and Asian Games gold and a silver at the World Championship, was placed atop the ranking table with 96 points in the UWW list.
2018-11-10 10:31:25 Read More

Women's WT20: India firm favourites against Pak

After a near perfect beginning, the Indian women's team will be overwhelming favourites against arch-rivals Pakistan in its second group league encounter of the ICC World T20 here on Sunday.
2018-11-10 08:44:50 Read More

India vs WI, 3rd T20I: Hosts target 3-0 sweep

India will be aiming to complete a clean sweep when they take on a battered West Indies in the third T20 International here Sunday even while looking to test the bench strength.
2018-11-10 07:10:27 Read More

Hitting sixes was my way of battling stomach cramps: Harmanpreet Kaur

For an ordinary cricketer, battling unbearable stomach cramp could well mean retiring to the cooler confines of the dressing room but if it is Harmanpreet Kaur, she would just hit eight sixes in order to avoid running.
2018-11-10 06:28:34 Read More

Mourinho fails to match up as Guardiola takes Man City streets ahead

Manchester United turned to Jose Mourinho as the antidote to their "noisy neighbours" Manchester City finally achieving their long-held goal of hiring Pep Guardiola as manager in 2016.
2018-11-10 05:27:21 Read More

BCCI gets interim relief over RTI Act

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) got a four-week breather as the Madras High Court on Friday stayed the ruling of the Central Information Commission (CIC) which had said that â€˜BCCI is covered under the RTI Actâ€™.
2018-11-10 03:55:57 Read More

Imam-ul-Haq head injury overshadows Pakistan triumph

Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second day-night international in Abu Dhabi on Friday but the match was overshadowed by a worrying injury to opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq who was taken to hospital after being hit on the head by a short ball.
2018-11-10 03:46:25 Read More

Shiva Singh's 360-degree twirl triggers old debate

When do you see a bowler take a 360 degree-turn at the crease before delivering the ball? Well, Uttar Pradesh bowler Shiva Singh tried this in a CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23) match against Bengal in Kalyani. The delivery was promptly deemed a â€˜dead ballâ€™ by umpire Vinod Seshan.
2018-11-10 03:39:17 Read More

Pakistan is coming to India for Hockey World Cup: PHF Secretary

A day after reports from Pakistan raised doubts over the countryâ€™s participation in the upcoming hockey World Cup in India FIH president Narinder Batra and Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary Shahbaz Ahmed, allayed fears. Pakistani team will surely take part in the World Cup that will be held in Bhubaneswar from Nov 28 to Dec 16.
2018-11-10 03:33:38 Read More

Stefanos Tsitsipas to face Alex De Minaur for Next Gen Finals trophy

Top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece will face Australian teenager Alex de Minaur in the championship match of the Next Gen Finals on Saturday.
2018-11-10 03:21:24 Read More

Next Gen Finals: Tsitsipas vs De Minaur for title

Top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece will face Australian teenager Alex de Minaur in the championship match of the Next Gen Finals on Saturday.
2018-11-10 03:21:24 Read More

Federer, Djokovic divided over future venue for ATP Finals

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were split Friday over whether the season-ending ATP Finals should remain in London after 2020 as tennis chiefs consider where the event should be staged in future.
2018-11-10 03:11:32 Read More

World number one Simona Halep and coach split

Darren Cahill, the coach of world number one and French Open champion Simona Halep, said Friday he will take a break from tennis in 2019 for family reasons.
2018-11-10 03:02:18 Read More

Sterling commits to Man City with 2023 deal

Raheem Sterling has committed his long-term future to Manchester City after signing a three-year contract extension with the Premier League champions on Friday.
2018-11-10 02:53:16 Read More

Pakistan beat New Zealand in second ODI

Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second day-night international in Abu Dhabi, levelling the three-match series 1-1 on Friday.
2018-11-10 02:45:55 Read More

Skill sets in PKL are amazing: Stephanie Rice

"To me, watching kabaddi is like watching a basketball game. Itâ€™s really fast, thereâ€™s continuous action and points are being scored all the time. I really like the format of 20-minute halves. Itâ€™s easy to watch, go to the venue and get that entertainment," says the Olympic swimming great.
2018-11-10 01:31:44 Read More

Women's World T20: Harmanpreet record ton guides India to 34-run win

Indian women cricket team kicked off their ICC Womenâ€™s World T20 campaign on a high as the blue brigade crushed New Zealand by 34 runs in the opening match of the mega event at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
2018-11-09 18:16:28 Read More

Harmanpreet becomes 1st Indian woman to score T20I ton

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur is the first Indian woman to record a century in T20 International. Her 51-ball 103 powering the team to an imposing 194 for five in the ICC World T20 opener against New Zealand. The 29-year-old reached the three-figure mark in 49 balls, punishing the New Zealand bowlers with eight sixes and seven fours. Harmanpreet played shots on all sides of the wicket.
2018-11-09 17:36:13 Read More

Roger Federer aims for 'century of crowns'

Roger Federer is 99 going on 100. And the question is if the 37-year-old can complete the century of crowns at the O2.
2018-11-09 17:07:01 Read More

Jensen pulls off a blinder, sends Mandhana packing

New Zealandâ€™s Hayley Jensen pulled off a stunner to dismiss Indiaâ€™s Smriti Mandhana during the opening match of the ICC Womenâ€™s World T20 match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
2018-11-09 16:52:47 Read More

Ahead of Australia tour, India to test bench

Indian team management on Friday rested pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav and chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav for the final T20 match against Windies. With Bumrah and Yadav rested, it will give a chance to the Indian management to test their bench. The third T20 is the last game before the Australia tour and Rohit Sharma & Co will definitely like to try some new combinations.
2018-11-09 16:42:32 Read More

World Boxing C'ships: Ramla Ali, Somalia's 'secret' superstar

Ramla will become the first female boxer to represent Somalia when the 10th edition of the Womenâ€™s World Boxing Championships gets underway here next week.
2018-11-09 16:10:49 Read More

Anand engages in marathon draw at Tata Steel Chess

Reigning world rapid champion Viswanathan Anand was engaged in a 145-move marathon draw on a day three players, including Pentala Harikrishna, shared the lead after round three of the Tata Steel Chess India 2018 on Friday.
2018-11-09 15:22:29 Read More

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba set to visit India on November 23

Chelsea football legend Didier Drogba will be visiting India on November 23 as part of a fan event for Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama.
2018-11-09 13:15:09 Read More

Manu-Saurabh win mixed event gold with junior world record

Teen shooting sensations Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary shattered the junior world record on their way to winning the 10m air pistol mixed team gold medal in the 11th Asian Airgun Championships on Friday.
2018-11-09 13:06:44 Read More

Greens ask BCCI to consider environment-friendly options

Picture of a sanitation worker carrying â€˜Man of the matchâ€™ gift voucher is going viral. The picture posted in the social media page of â€˜Prakrutiâ€™, an organization of techies which is engaged in environment-friendly initiatives, is posing serious questions regarding waste management to BCCI, which organised the recent one-day international in Sport Hub Kariavattom here.
2018-11-09 13:02:36 Read More

2nd ODI: Australia beat South Africa to snap losing streak

Australia beat South Africa by seven runs in the second one-day international Friday to keep the series alive and snap their seven-game losing streak.
2018-11-09 12:00:17 Read More

Hockey India names 34 players for junior men's national camp

Six players, part of the senior men's camp, were on Friday named in a 34-member core probables list for the junior national coaching camp, to be held in Bengaluru from November 11.
2018-11-09 11:22:33 Read More

Sathiyan shocks World No. 16 to enter pre-quarters of Austrian Open

Star Indian paddler G Sathiyan knocked out world number 16 Marcos Freitas after a gripping battle to move to the pre-quarterfinals of the ITTF Austrian Open in Linz.
2018-11-09 11:17:51 Read More

1st Test: England thrash Sri Lanka by 211 runs at Galle

England claimed their first away Test victory in 13 matches on Friday with a commanding win against Sri Lanka in Galle. Last man out was silver fox Herath, cricket's most successful left-arm spinner in history, in his last match before retirement.
2018-11-09 11:14:03 Read More

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd ODI

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2018-11-09 10:58:51 Read More

Leo Borg steps into his fatherâ€™s shadow

When he was 10, Leo Borg sat his mother down and told her something that made her cry: He wanted to be a tennis player. Until then, Patricia Borg had quietly held out hope that the athletically gifted Leo might choose some other path.
2018-11-09 10:49:05 Read More

Lahiri shoots 65 to be Tied-fourth, one stroke behind leaders in Mexico

Anirban Lahiri shot his best round in over three months with a six-under 65 to be placed Tied-4th at the end of the first round at the Mayakoba Golf Classic.
2018-11-09 10:47:16 Read More

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth ousted from China Open

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu bowed out of the China Open World Tour Super 750 on Friday following defeat at the hands of China's He Bingjiao. Sindhu lost 17-21, 21-17, 15-21 to the eighth seeded Chinese in the quarterfinal. This is the third time she lost to Bingjiao, who had defeated her at the Indonesia Open and French Open in July and October this year.
2018-11-09 08:49:37 Read More

India @ ICC Women's World T20: Ready reckoner

A young Indian squad will launch its bid for a maiden title when they take on New Zealand in the opening clash of the Women's World T20 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Friday.
2018-11-09 08:00:10 Read More

'Kohli bashing an act of mischievous targeting'

Facing criticism for his comment asking a fan to leave the country, Virat Kohli has found an ally in former India batsman Mohammad Kaif, who has labelled the social media bashing of the India captain as an act of "mischievous targeting".
2018-11-09 07:28:43 Read More

Pant best man to replace legend Dhoni: Vijay Dahiya

The hunt for Mahendra Singh Dhoniâ€™s successor has begun and the dynamic wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant is perhaps on top of the contendersâ€™ list to replace the 2011 World Cup winning captain.
2018-11-09 07:20:56 Read More

India vs WI: Washington, Iyer may play 3rd T20I

Indiaâ€™s T20 series against West Indies is done and dusted but the Indian batsmen would be keen to build on the momentum in the third match here on Sunday. And much to their liking, the Chepauk track promises to be a belter where the batsmen can score freely.
2018-11-09 05:31:55 Read More

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Umesh, Bumrah, Yadav rested for third T20I vs WI; Kaul in

India on Friday decided to rest chinaman Kuldeep Yadav and fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav for the third T20 International against the West Indies to be played on Sunday in Chennai.
2018-11-09 05:29:32 Read More

WC team picked on all-round skills, says Harendra

Midfielder Manpreet Singh will lead India at the FIH World Cup, beginning in Bhubaneswar later this month. The 18-member hockey squad boasts young blood at the expense of experience and expertise in a majority of positions, barring goalkeeping, which will be spearheaded by the seasoned PR Sreejesh.
2018-11-09 03:59:44 Read More

Women's World T20: Tough Kiwi test for Harmanpreet's India

A young Indian squad will aim to emerge from the shadows of a winless past when it launches its bid for a maiden title with a tough opener against New Zealand in the first standalone Women's World T20 starting here Friday.
2018-11-09 03:35:37 Read More

Ronaldo, Messi still best but won't win Ballon d'Or: Mbappe

Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe told AFP on Thursday that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remain football's greatest players but that his own World Cup heroics could help crown him the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner.
2018-11-09 03:09:09 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (November 9) that comprise the action from China Open badminton in which PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will be in action.
2018-11-08 19:00:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Haryana Steelers go down 33-39 to Dabang Delhi

Haryana Steelers lost to Dabang Delhi for the first time ever in PKL history as they went down 33-39 in the Noida leg of the sixth season of the Pro Kabaddi League.
2018-11-08 16:44:06 Read More

Harika enters pre-quarters at World Chess Championship

Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli advanced to the pre-quarterfinals, crushing Bela Khotenashvili of Georgia in the second game of the rapid tiebreaker in round two of the World Women's Chess Championship here.
2018-11-08 14:53:40 Read More

Ramkumar out of singles at Slovak Open

There was no end to Ramkumar Ramanathan's lean patch as the Indian Davis Cupper yet again made an early exit, losing his second round at the Slovak Open in Bratislava while Purav Raja lost his doubles quarterfinal with partner Antonio Sancic.
2018-11-08 14:41:43 Read More

Sathiyan shocks World No. 17 to qualify for Austrian Open TT

Indian paddler G Sathiyan stunned world number 17 Sangeun Jong in the final match of the preliminary rounds to qualify for the main draw of the ITTF Austrian Open in Linz.
2018-11-08 14:38:45 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo left out again by Portugal

Portugal again left out Cristiano Ronaldo, their all-time record scorer and most capped player, as coach Fernando Santos named the squad for this month's Nations League matches on Thursday.
2018-11-08 14:15:09 Read More

'I'll stick to getting trolled', tweets Virat Kohli after social media storm

Virat Kohli on Thursday responded to social media users who have been trolling the Indian skipper after he asked a fan to leave the country if he did not like to watch Indian cricketers in action.
2018-11-08 13:50:54 Read More

1st Test: England scent victory after Jennings century

Opener Keaton Jennings ended his two-year wait for a second Test century with a career-best 146 not out as England inched towards a comprehensive victory in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
2018-11-08 12:20:37 Read More

US exhibition matches concept failed due to difference with Sachin: Warne

Their mutual respect even during epic on-field face-offs is well-documented but Shane Warne has claimed that his relations with Sachin Tendulkar took a hit in 2015-16 -- reason being difference of opinion on the organisation of exhibition matches in the United States.
2018-11-08 12:20:29 Read More

Sensational Saurabh claims gold at Asian Airgun Championships

India's teenage shooting sensation Saurabh Chaudhary claimed his fourth individual gold medal the 10m air pistol junior men's event of the Asian Airgun Championship on Thursday. The 16-year-old, son of a farmer based in Meerut, won the gold medal at the Asian Games in August, at the World Shooting Championships in September and the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina last month.
2018-11-08 11:09:42 Read More

Hockey World Cup: No Rupinder, SV Sunil in India's 18-man squad

Hockey India (HI) named the 18-member squad for the coming FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup in Bhuabaneswar, with SV Sunil, Rupinder Singh and Ramandeep Singh the notable absentees from the list.
2018-11-08 09:59:22 Read More

Let people judge whether this is best travelling team: CoA to Ravi

At a recent meeting between the team management and the CoA in Hyderabad, Ravi Shastri reiterated his much-publicised comments, to which an official told them,"You have been given everything from hefty central contracts to practice facilities, support staff, whatever you guys have wanted, so it's only fair that your performances are put in perspective".
2018-11-08 09:30:48 Read More

Watch: Spinner's 360-degree turn stuns Bishan Bedi

Uttar Pradesh's Shiva Singh pulled a 360-degree turn while switching the ball from his left to right and back to left hand delivering round the wicket. The umpire declared it a dead ball, even though the batsman defended seemingly unperturbed in a CK Nayudu Trophy match against Bengal a few days back. Left-arm spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi tweeted "Weirdo" accompanying the video.
2018-11-08 09:05:21 Read More

Watch: Spinner's 360-degree turn stuns Bishan Bedi

IPL: Virat Kohli's call for resting pacers finds no takers

During a recent meeting of the CoA in Hyderabad, Kohli suggested resting pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, from the entire IPL to keep them fresh for the World Cup.
2018-11-08 07:22:25 Read More

IPL: Virat Kohli's idea to rest pacers finds no takers

Sindhu, Srikanth reach China Open quarter-finals

India's ace shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth registered contrasting wins on Thursday in Fuzhou to reach respective quarter-finals of the China Open.
2018-11-08 06:43:29 Read More

Towel racks on court become talking point in tennis world

The towel rack or box, an accommodative feature at courtside that debuted this week in the Next Gen ATP Finals at the Fiera Milano, quickly became the talking point of the tennis world.
2018-11-08 06:15:28 Read More

No cash-strapped Pakistan in Hockey World Cup?

Pakistan's chances of participating in the Hockey World Cup received another blow after the country's cricket board, PCB, turned down a request for financial aid to send the national team for the mega event in India beginning November 28.
2018-11-08 05:42:51 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (November 8) that comprise the action from China Open badminton in which Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu will be in action.
2018-11-08 05:27:50 Read More

Magnus Carlsen favourite to retain world chess title

Itâ€™s No. 1 vs No. 2 for the world chess title as first-time challenger Fabiano Caruana begins his bid to dethrone three-time defending champion Magnus Carlsen in London over a 12-game match starting on Friday.
2018-11-08 04:55:34 Read More

IPL has been a massive help: Khaleel Ahmed

The 20-year-old said bowling in IPL has helped him learn a lot. While the 6-feet-1-inch pacer from Tonk showed that he could extract bounce even on docile pitches in the recently-concluded Asia Cup in Dubai, apart from clocking a speed of above 135km/hr regularly, he has emerged as a fine exponent of swing bowling in the ongoing limited-overs series against West Indies.
2018-11-08 04:34:50 Read More

Egyptian king or dwarf? Mohamed Salah statue mocked online

A statue of Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah has been met with derision online since going on display in his native Egypt, with many comparing it to an infamous bronze bust of Cristiano Ronaldo.
2018-11-08 04:17:26 Read More

Jesus' hat-trick as Man City crush Shakhtar 6-0

Gabriel Jesus hit a hat-trick, including two penalties, as Manchester City marched closer to the knockout stage of the Champions League after crushing Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk 6-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
2018-11-08 03:54:05 Read More

Sri Lanka vs England Live Cricket Score, 1st Test, Galle

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2018-11-08 03:50:43 Read More

Benzema scores twice as Real thrash Plzen 5-0

Real Madrid took a huge step towards clinching a spot in the Champions League knockout stage on Wednesday with a 5-0 rout of Viktoria Plzen as Karim Benzema scored two of four first-half goals for the Spanish giants.
2018-11-08 03:46:53 Read More

Fit-again Prithvi Shaw trains with Sachin Tendulkar

Teenage opener Prithvi Shaw, who began his career in style by scoring a hundred on his Test debut against the West Indies at Rajkot last month, has begun training again after recovering from an elbow injury during the Deodhar Trophy recently. And preparing him for the forthcoming Australian tour is batting legend, Sachin Tendulkar.
2018-11-08 03:29:23 Read More

Ronaldo frustrated as Juve 'gift' win to Man Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo could not hide his frustration that despite scoring his first Champions League goal for Juventus the Italian side 'gifted' a dramatic late 2-1 victory to Manchester United.
2018-11-08 03:23:13 Read More

Aus leave Starc, Lyon out of T20 squad vs India

Australia have left pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, spinner Nathan Lyon and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh out of the 13-man squad for Twenty20 matches against South Africa and India.
2018-11-08 03:16:10 Read More

FA to appeal Jose Mourinho getting clean-chit

The English Football Association said on Wednesday that it would appeal the decision to clear Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho of using abusive language after his team's Premier League victory over Newcastle United last month.
2018-11-08 03:04:01 Read More

Is Virat Kohli losing perspective off the field?

Virat Kohli the batsman is winning every battle on the pitch these days. Thereâ€™s no argument about the fact that the Indian captain is the greatest batsman in the world at the moment. But as he goes from one peak to the other, is Kohli the man losing perspective?
2018-11-08 02:58:40 Read More

1st ODI: Boult hat-trick fuels NZs win over Pak

Trent Boult became the third New Zealand bowler to claim a one-day international hat-trick as his side defeated Pakistan by 47 runs in the first match in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
2018-11-08 02:45:40 Read More

Watch: The 'cheer-up song' for Men's Hockey WC

Odisha is leaving no stone unturned to make the coming men's hockey World Cup in its capital city, Bhubaneswar, a memorable one; and the latest addition in that endeavour is the Odia 'cheer-up song' released on Wednesday.
2018-11-08 02:42:23 Read More

Shanghai SIPG win China title to end Guangzhou dominance

Shanghai SIPG broke Guangzhou Evergrande's near-decade stranglehold on Chinese football on Wednesday, winning the Chinese Super League (CSL) for the first time.
2018-11-07 14:04:37 Read More

Prior warns of England 'nightmare' after Foakes debut hundred

Former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior reckons Ben Foakes's hundred on his Test debut in the series opener against Sri Lanka has left the selectors with a "nightmare decision".
2018-11-07 14:01:17 Read More

Indian women play Nepal in first 2020 Olympic qualifying game

The Indian women are all geared up to play Nepal on Thursday in their first match of the 2020 AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament. They will look to secure three points from the game in order to get their campaign off to a winning start.
2018-11-07 13:53:14 Read More

Asian, female drivers part of F1's ideal future: Carey

Formula One's ideal future will see Asian, American and female drivers battling for glory on race circuits around the world, the sport's chief executive Chase Carey told AFP on Wednesday.
2018-11-07 13:48:06 Read More

Liverpool lose their mojo to make Champions League last 16 a struggle

Champions League finalists six months ago, Liverpool hoped a summer of heavy investment could take them one step further to a sixth European Cup, but a shock 2-0 defeat to Red Star leaves them struggling to even make it out of the group stages.
2018-11-07 13:45:34 Read More

Dortmund must bounce back against Bayern: Goetze

Mario Goetze says German league leaders Borussia Dortmund must put their first defeat of the season behind them and bounce back in Saturday's crunch Bundesliga showdown at home against Bayern Munich.
2018-11-07 13:41:53 Read More

I-League: Aizawl, Neroca play out goalless draw in northeast derby

The second northeast derby of I-League between Aizawl FC and Neroca FC ended in a goalless draw. Both teams had their chances in a game in which hosts Aizawl had a slightly better of exchanges, but a goal eluded them throughout 90 minutes.
2018-11-07 13:39:24 Read More

Hanoi Grand Prix to begin in 2020: F1

The first Hanoi Grand Prix will be staged in 2020, Formula One boss Chase Carey confirmed Wednesday as he laid out plans to expand motorsport's premier championship in Asia.
2018-11-07 13:23:53 Read More

Foakes, spinners put England on top in first Sri Lanka Test

England spinners led by Moeen Ali helped dismiss Sri Lanka for 203 and build on their advantage after wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes' debut ton in the first Test on Wednesday.
2018-11-07 13:17:36 Read More

Virat Kohli trolled for asking a fan to leave India

Reason or no reason? You will find Indian skipper Virat Kohli in news but he has suddenly found himself in the media frenzy over a video which is going viral on social media for all the wrong reasons.
2018-11-07 12:39:17 Read More

Shuttler Srikanth eases into China Open pre-quarters

Indian ace Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the pre-quarterfinals with an easy victory but HS Prannoy exited after a straight-game loss in the opening round of the China Open World Tour Super 750 tournament on Wednesday.
2018-11-07 11:09:26 Read More

Watch: NZ duo belts 43 runs off single over to set List A World Record

New Zealand's Joe Carter and Brett Hampton set a world record by hitting 43 runs, including six sixes, from a single over in a domestic one-day cricket match. The pair hit 4, 6 from a no ball, 6 from a no ball, 6, 1, 6, 6 and 6 from the bowling of Central Districts' South Africa-born bowler Willem Ludick. The duo was batting for Northern Districts in a Ford Trophy match on Wednesday.
2018-11-07 10:50:58 Read More

Watch: Bumrah left furious by Pollard during 2nd T20I

The incident took place during the 11th over of the West Indiesâ€™ innings while trying to play a pull shot off a short delivery by Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard got a top edge. An alert Bumrah charged forward to take the catch but Pollard was seen distracting Bumrah by blocking his vision. In the end, Bumrah managed to take the catch but was visibly furious at Pollard.
2018-11-07 09:18:13 Read More

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From Sehwag to VVS, sports fraternity post Diwali wishes

On the auspicious day of Diwali, cricketers and other sports persons took to Twitter and sent wishes to their fans.
2018-11-07 06:24:31 Read More

'Struggling' Nick Kyrgios seeing psychologists, working on mental health

Temperamental Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he is talking to psychologists and "trying to get on top" of his mental health after another roller-coaster season where he was criticised for his on-court antics.
2018-11-07 06:18:26 Read More

Sri Lanka vs England Live Score, 1st Test in Galle

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2018-11-07 05:17:21 Read More

I enjoy responsibility: Khaleel Ahmed

Young pacer Khaleel Ahmed, who convinced his skipper to hand him the new ball in the second Twenty20 against the West Indies, says he thrives on responsibility and never lets pressure affect his performance.
2018-11-07 04:53:54 Read More

Madrid teenager Vinicius Junior will play if he is ready - Santiago Solari

Santiago Solari has said he will not hold back Real Madrid's 18-year-old striker Vinicius Junior but insists the teenager still needs time to mature.
2018-11-07 04:19:18 Read More

2nd T20I: Rohit Sharma's record ton leads India to series-clinching win

India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against West Indies. The last match will be played in Chennai on November 11. Skipper Rohit Sharma in white ball format continued to grow exponentially as his unbeaten 111 off 61 balls helped India score 195 for 2 after being put into bat.
2018-11-07 04:04:51 Read More

Relief for MCA as CS Naik, Unmesh Khanvilkar get signing authority

In a major relief for the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), a vacation bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, as directed by the Supreme Court, accepted the cricket bodyâ€™s Notice of Motion that its CEO CS Naik and Unmesh Khanvilkar be given the authority to jointly operate the associationâ€™s bank account till an apex council is formed post the elections, as per the Lodha reforms.
2018-11-07 04:03:17 Read More

Barcelona through to Champions League last 16 despite Mauro Icardi leveller

Barcelona qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League despite Mauro Icardi snatching a late 1-1 draw for Inter Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday.
2018-11-07 03:56:36 Read More

Odisha govt to fete 1975 World Cup-winning hockey legends

The living legends of 1975 World Cup-winning hockey team will be felicitated by the Odisha government ahead of the opening ceremony of the menâ€™s hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on November 27.
2018-11-07 03:50:44 Read More

ISL: Chennaiyin FC add to FC Pune City's problems

Four second-half goals in the span of 18 minutes saw defending champions Chennaiyin FC break FC Pune Cityâ€™s hearts with a 4-2 win in an Indian Super League clash at Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Tuesday.
2018-11-07 03:38:44 Read More

Italian swimmer Filippo Magnini banned for 4 years

Former two-time world 100m freestyle champion Filippo Magnini was handed a four-year ban for doping on Tuesday after being found guilty of using or attempting to use banned products, said reports.
2018-11-07 03:22:46 Read More

Rohit's blazing ton leads India to easy win over Windies

Hit-man Rohit Sharma lit up the Ekana Stadium on Diwali eve with a cracking unbeaten 111 (61 balls, 8x4, 7x6) as India registered a whopping 71â€“run win to clinch the T20 series against West Indies on Tuesday.
2018-11-07 03:10:50 Read More

Kashmir's 1st big-ticket soccer game in 20 yrs pulls in 10,500

There were security checks at every 50 metres on the approach to Srinagar's Tourist Recreation Council ground, the plainclothes policemen themselves slightly amused at this mid-week, early-winter intrusion into their otherwise high-tension routines.
2018-11-07 02:53:39 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (November 7) that comprise the action from UEFA Champions League and China Open Badminton in which Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy will be in action.
2018-11-06 19:00:00 Read More

Khaleel Ahmed himself wanted to bowl with new ball: Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma said that Khaleel Ahmed's ability to swing the white kookaburra upfront gives the team an option to use their premier bowler Jasprit Bumrah differently in the shortest format.
2018-11-06 17:44:43 Read More

ISL: Chennaiyin FC record first win of season, beat FC Pune City 4-2

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC tasted victory for the first time this season with a convincing 4-2 victory against FC Pune City in their Indian Super League (ISL) tie at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium on Tuesday.
2018-11-06 17:37:15 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Pink Panthers beat Haryana Steelers

Jaipur Pink Panthers won their second match of the season with a 38-32 scoreline against Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League on Tuesday.
2018-11-06 16:33:25 Read More

Bajwa shoots historic skeet gold at Asian Shotgun Championship

Angad Vir Singh Bajwa became the first Indian skeet shooter to win a continental or world level event on Tuesday by shooting a perfect 60 out of 60 in the final round to claim top spot ahead of China's Di Jin who shot 58. Angad made a world record score in the men's skeet final of the 8th Asian Shotgun championship.
2018-11-06 16:08:21 Read More

Gavaskar, Manjrekar escape serious accident at Ekana Stadium

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjrekar on Tuesday escaped unhurt after one of the glass doors of the commentary box at the newly-built Ekana Stadium lay shattered just as the duo was entering the enclosure.
2018-11-06 14:51:13 Read More

Rohit Sharma becomes India's highest run-getter in T20Is

Indian opener Rohit Sharma overtook skipper Virat Kohli to become India's highest run-getter in Twenty20 Internationals during the second match of the three-match series against the West Indies.
2018-11-06 13:53:18 Read More

Vinod Kambli predicts historic Test series win for India in Australia

The unavailability of Australian batting stalwarts Steve Smith and David Warner has made India the front-runners to win the upcoming four-Test series Down Under, feels former stylish left-hander Vinod Kambli.
2018-11-06 11:02:51 Read More

Warne's Royal anecdotes: From Jadeja's talent to Munaf's age

Busting the ego of a current star, channelising the talent of a future star and enjoying the earthy sense of humour of a nonchalant India international were some of the things that Shane Warne did during a memorable first edition of the IPL.
2018-11-06 10:48:39 Read More

IPL 2019: England, Australian players available only till May 1

The Australian and England boards have informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) their players will not be available for next year's Indian Premier League (IPL) beyond May 1.
2018-11-06 10:23:20 Read More

US artists bring hockey alive on Bhubaneswar walls

As part of its Street Art and Murals Project (STAMP), the local municipal department in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has commissioned four renowned international artists to make the city walls look more lively.
2018-11-06 09:18:53 Read More

China Open: Sindhu progresses after opening win

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu cruised past Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Russia in the opening round of the Fuzhou China Open here Tuesday.
2018-11-06 08:50:13 Read More

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 151 runs in first Test

Brandon Mavuta and Sikandar Raza shared seven wickets between them as Zimbabwe recorded their first Test win in five years with a thumping 151-run victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday.
2018-11-06 08:26:49 Read More

Women's World T20: Full schedule with IST timings

India will kick-start the ICC Women's World T20 against New Zealand in Guyana on November 9, while the hosts and defending champions Windies will begin their campaign the same day against Bangladesh.
2018-11-06 08:15:40 Read More

Paris Saint-Germain challenges UEFA in court

Paris Saint-Germain has challenged UEFA in court after a club finance panel reopened its investigation into the French champion, and can assess transfer deals for superstar forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
2018-11-06 07:29:59 Read More

We've planned well for Australia tour: Murali Vijay

During the just-concluded Ranji Trophy clash between Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh, the star opener spoke on his preparations for the series and how he plans to tackle star off-spinner Nathan Lyon. "I am keen on getting some match practice before Australia. I want to be well prepared for it and contribute for the team's cause," he said.
2018-11-06 07:18:13 Read More

Football ensures these girls can't be kicked around

Nisha Gujjar, 10, and her friend Kiran, 12, got engaged to be married when they were toddlers, and do not remember a time when they were not "brides". For them, as for thousands of child brides in Rajasthan, there are almost no choices outside of tradition. But football may just be changing all that.
2018-11-06 04:34:18 Read More

Didn't play county to regain India spot: Vijay

Murali Vijay has endured testing times in the last few months. Poor outings in Test series against England meant Vijay had to make way for others in the playing XI.
2018-11-06 04:25:35 Read More

US Olympic moves to disband USA Gymnastics body

The United States Olympic Committee said Monday it had begun moves to disband the country's governing body for gymnastics, accusing the sport's rulers of failing to grapple with the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.
2018-11-06 03:44:05 Read More

Sri Lanka vs England Live Cricket Score, 1st Test

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2018-11-06 03:40:51 Read More

Sanchez gives Man United options at Juve in CL

Alexis Sanchez has endured a torrid start to his Manchester United career but hinted at better things to come with an impressive display in a central role ahead of the Champions League match against Juventus.
2018-11-06 03:21:18 Read More

Gavaskar questions Indian batsmen's backfoot play

The Indian batsmenâ€™s discomfort when facing short balls at pace was seen as they, like most batsmen in the world, have forgotten the backfoot play ever since the bouncers have been restricted to one per over and helmets have come into play.
2018-11-06 03:08:21 Read More

Messi may play as Barca visit Inter Milan in CL

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said Monday that Lionel Messi could play in Tuesday's Champions League clash at Inter Milan, but he would take "no risks" with the superstar attacker as he recovers from a broken arm.
2018-11-06 02:54:23 Read More

2nd T20I: India eye pre-Diwali bash with series win over Windies

Itâ€™s always a gamble to predict winners in the shortest format of cricket. More so, if the game is between world T20 champions West Indies and India. But the hosts, after their win in the opener in Kolkata, will be on a high and look to wrap up the three-match series at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday.
2018-11-06 02:48:18 Read More

India beat Sri Lanka in World Junior Badminton

Indian shuttlers made a positive start to their campaign in the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships which got underway on Monday, beating Sri Lanka 3-0 in their opening tie of the mixed team event.
2018-11-06 02:42:27 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (November 6) that comprise the second T20I between India and West Indies and China Open badminton in which PV Sindhu will be in action.
2018-11-05 19:00:00 Read More

Nadal pulls out of ATP Finals, Djokovic to end year atop rankings

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's ATP Tour Finals in London due to injury, so Novak Djokovic will end the year as world number one having returned to the top of the rankings on Monday. French Open champion Nadal announced that an abdominal muscle problem and ankle surgery had forced him to pull out of the season-ending event.
2018-11-05 16:14:20 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (November 5) that comprise the third day action of first Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
2018-11-04 18:45:00 Read More

EPL: Sterling strikes twice as City hit Saints for six

Raheem Sterling struck twice as Premier League leaders Manchester City crushed Southampton 6-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, the fourth time they have scored five or more goals in the 11 games so far this season.
2018-11-04 17:53:08 Read More

Babar Azam beats Virat Kohli's 1000-run landmark in T20Is

Babar Azam became the fastest player to reach 1,000 Twenty20 international runs as Pakistan scored 166/3 in the third and final match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
2018-11-04 17:44:58 Read More

U-18 hammer thrower Nitesh records world's fourth best effort of the year

Hammer thrower Nitesh Poonia created national record on the third day of the 34th Junior National Athletics Championships in Ranchi on Sunday.
2018-11-04 17:28:48 Read More

Rohit should allow Pant to keep wickets: Azharuddin

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin believes Rishabh Pant is a better wicketkeeper compared to Dinesh Karthik and should be allowed by team management to keep wickets in coming matches.
2018-11-04 17:13:07 Read More

1st T20I: India beat West Indies by five wickets, take 1-0 lead

Dinesh Karthik kept his calm and composure as he remained unbeaten on 31 to guide India to a nervy five-wicket win over the West Indies despite early hiccups in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
2018-11-04 17:05:24 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Dabang Delhi

Gujarat Fortunegiants continued their impressive run with a 45-38 win over Dabang Delhi KC in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 on Sunday.
2018-11-04 16:58:15 Read More

Karen Khachanov shocks Novak Djokovic to win Paris crown

Karen Khachanov caused one of the shocks of the tennis year by overpowering Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-4 in the Paris Masters final to end the Serbian's remarkable spell of dominance in the men's game on Sunday.
2018-11-04 16:41:04 Read More

WATCH: Mix-up between Hope and Hetmyer turns into comical run-out

West Indies batsmen Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer's terrible mix-up between the wickets turned out into a comical run-out during the first Twenty20 International of the three-match series against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
2018-11-04 16:26:46 Read More

Live 1st T20I: India lose openers in chase of 110

Stay updated with Times of India for Live Cricket Score, Ball by ball commentary & Scorecard of 1st T20I between India-West Indies.
2018-11-04 15:51:54 Read More

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1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar pulls out due to gastric problem

India's premier seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar pulled out of first T20I against West Indies on Sunday owing to a gastric problem.
2018-11-04 15:32:30 Read More

Azhar rings Eden bell ahead of India-WI first T20I

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin rang the bell just after the national anthems of both India and the West Indies were played, ahead of the first T20 International between the two sides at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
2018-11-04 14:48:47 Read More

Rooney set for one-off England return against USA: Report

Wayne Rooney is in line to come out of England retirement for a one-off appearance against the United States in an international friendly at Wembley later this month, Britain's Sun tabloid reported.
2018-11-04 14:11:23 Read More

Manika, Sathiyan achieve career-best TT rankings

Top Indian paddlers Manika Batra and G Sathiyan achieved their career-best world rankings in the latest chart released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Sunday.
2018-11-04 13:52:46 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai get three points against Railways

Former skipper Aditya Tare scored his eighth first-class hundred on an inconsequential final day of their Ranji Trophy Group A encounter against Railways on Sunday.
2018-11-04 13:37:25 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Rajasthan defeat J&K by 75 runs

Rajasthan defeated a gritty Jammu and Kashmir by 75 runs in their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy game on Sunday.
2018-11-04 13:26:16 Read More

1st Test: Chatara, Raza put Zimbabwe on top against Bangladesh

Pace bowler Tendai Chatara and spinner Sikandar Raza claimed three wickets each to put Zimbabwe on top in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Sunday.
2018-11-04 13:11:10 Read More

WATCH: Steve Smith plays MS Dhoni's helicopter shot

Steve Smith might have been handed one-year ban from playing state or international cricket for Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering but his hunger to score on the cricket field have not reduced a bit.
2018-11-04 12:39:13 Read More

Live Blog: India vs West Indies, 1st T20I

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2018-11-04 12:09:43 Read More

Kohli will break all records barring one: Waugh

Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh feels Virat Kohli will go on to break every batting record except Don Bradman's average of 99.94 in Tests. Kohli recently became the fifth Indian batsman to score 10,000 ODI international runs.
2018-11-04 11:49:29 Read More

Indian women players turn dancers ahead of ICC World T20

The official twitter handle of ICC World T20 posted few pictures on Saturday where Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Veda Krishnamurthy and young Jemimah Rodrigues were seen having a gala time while showing their dancing skills prior to the start of the ICC World T20 to be held in West Indies from November 9 to 24.
2018-11-04 10:53:23 Read More

1st ODI: Ruthless South Africa thrash Australia by six wickets

South Africa hammered Australia by six wickets in the first one-day international in Perth on Sunday, with a Dale Steyn-led pace onslaught exposing their batting frailties.
2018-11-04 10:14:44 Read More

World Test championship is step in right direction: David Gower

Former England captain David Gower feels that World Test Championship can revive the interest in the longest format among the fans if marketed in proper manner with practical tweaks.
2018-11-04 09:51:22 Read More

Indiscipline will not be tolerated during Hockey World Cup: Pakistan coach

Pakistan hockey coach Hassan Sardar has sounded out a warning to his players, saying indiscipline will not be tolerated during the World Cup in India.
2018-11-04 07:57:32 Read More

Luis Suarez strikes late as Barcelona snatch victory at Rayo Vallecano

Late goals from Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez earned La Liga champions Barcelona a 3-2 win at struggling Rayo Vallecano on Saturday to keep them clear at the top of the standings.
2018-11-04 06:37:52 Read More

Karolina Pliskova pulls out of Czech team for Fed Cup final against US

World number eight Karolina Pliskova has pulled out of the Czech team for next week's Fed Cup final against defending champions the United States due to a calf injury, she said on Saturday.
2018-11-04 06:29:33 Read More

Nishikori replaces injured Del Potro at ATP Finals

Kei Nishikori will compete in the ATP Finals in London following the withdrawal of Juan Martin del Potro due to a right knee injury.
2018-11-04 06:14:31 Read More

Alexandre Lacazette strikes late as Arsenal hold Liverpool 1-1

Alexandre Lacazette's late goal earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday and stopped the visitors moving three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
2018-11-04 05:59:53 Read More

Djokovic ousts Federer in epic Paris Masters semis

Novak Djokovic ruined Roger Federer's ambitions of a 100th career title as he outlasted his great adversary 7-6(6) 5-7 7-6(3) in an epic Paris Masters semi-final. A stubborn Djokovic simply refused to be beaten as he eked out a fourth successive victory over Federer in a tiebreak decider after three compelling hours.
2018-11-04 05:29:55 Read More

Richarlison double leads Everton past Brighton 3-1

Brazil forward Richarlison continued his sparkling form by scoring twice to steer Everton past Brighton 3-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
2018-11-04 05:13:43 Read More

Prithvi Shaw is mentally strong to adapt: Brian Lara

"Any young cricketer must dismiss fear. For example, everybody is talking about Prithvi Shaw and how he is going to do on bouncy pitches. He has an inner mental strength, which is very important," West Indies batting legend Brian Lara said.
2018-11-04 05:09:35 Read More

We will play full tour game in Australia: Ajinkya Rahane

The criticism copped by the travelling Indians for not playing a single practice game on their away Test tour to South Africa earlier this year led to Virat Kohli & Co. missing on a golden opportunity to defeat the Proteas in their own backyard.
2018-11-04 04:52:11 Read More

Chance for Pant, Karthik to show their mettle: Rohit Sharma

"Obviously, Dhoni's experience will be missed but it gives an opportunity to other guys to express themselves," Rohit Sharma said on the eve of Sunday's opening game of the three-match T20I series against West Indies at the Eden Gardens.
2018-11-04 04:39:28 Read More

1st T20I: Hope in Windies camp as big boys return

The Caribbeans would love to make a statement once again at the venue where they had won the World T20 two years back when they take on India in the first of the three-match T20 series at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
2018-11-04 04:23:36 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI

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2018-11-04 03:39:02 Read More

Windies would hope to put pressure on Indians: Gavaskar

India won the Test match series and the One-Day series without breaking into a sweat. Despite the tie at Vizag and the loss at Pune, the Indian team were barely stretched as they cantered to easy wins in the other three games.
2018-11-04 03:00:24 Read More

Simone Biles in record books as she wins world floor gold

Simone Biles confirmed her status as gymnastics royalty on Saturday winning her fourth gold, and sixth medal overall at this week's world championships in Doha, in a superlative individual performance.
2018-11-04 02:24:21 Read More

Ex-India U-19 star. Software engineer. US cricket captain

The six-foot-tall left-arm seamer was Indiaâ€™s highest wicket-taker in the teamâ€™s ill-fated U-19 World Cup campaign in 2010. Two of his notable victims were Englandâ€™s future captain Joe Root and Pakistanâ€™s turbulent opener Ahmed Shehzad.
2018-11-03 21:17:36 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (November 4) that comprise the first Twenty20 international between India and the West Indies.
2018-11-03 19:00:00 Read More

Rashford's late winner caps Manchester United fightback

Marcus Rashford's dramatic late winner capped Manchester United's fightback as they maintained their recent revival with a 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday.
2018-11-03 15:16:20 Read More

Sehwag ends his association with Kings XI Punjab

Former India swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday parted ways with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab after mentoring them for three seasons.
2018-11-03 14:49:44 Read More

Sardar breaks his silence, blames John & Marijne for ending his career

India's former hockey captain Sardar Singh said, "We won the (2017) Asia Cup and I was hoping to continue. But I was dropped without any discussion." He said, "After Oltmans was removed as coach, a lot of things happened. John and another foreign coach (Marijne) wanted to try new players." Singh had announced retirement after the Asian Games earlier this year.
2018-11-03 11:10:07 Read More

Dropping players based on yo-yo test results unfair: Kaif

Mohammad Kaif said that fitness is important but it is being over-hyped. "It's a skill-based game. You need to find a balance," he said. Kaif recalled the Beep Test that was in force when he was part of the national team but nobody was dropped for not passing it. The yo-yo test involves running between cones kept 20m apart to meet different timed targets.
2018-11-03 11:01:09 Read More

Ambati Rayudu's consistency a big gain for India: VVS Laxman

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman praised the Indian cricket team for their comprehensive series victory against West Indies insisting that the defeat in Pune was just an aberration.
2018-11-03 06:16:05 Read More

FIH to go big with Hockey 5s in 2019, Olympics will remain 11 vs 11

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) CEO, Theiry Weil, on Friday dispelled all speculations if the Hockey 5s will replace the traditional 11 vs 11 format at the Summer Olympics, confirming to Timesofindia.com that neither the FIH nor the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have any such plans.
2018-11-03 05:53:38 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 1st Test

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2018-11-03 05:27:19 Read More

Jose Mourinho hopes Anthony Martial will sign new Manchester United deal

Jose Mourinho is keen for Anthony Martial to commit his long-term future to Manchester United by signing a new contract, with the French forward emerging as one of the key players at Old Trafford.
2018-11-03 04:41:13 Read More

Only ICC can probe players in international matches: Neeraj Kumar

The Committee of Administrators' (COA) decision to write to the Supreme Court to consider submitting the names in the sealed envelope discovered during Justice Mudgal's probe process for further investigation to its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) could open a can of worms.
2018-11-03 04:37:49 Read More

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar steer PSG to new win record on troubled day

Kylian Mbappe and Neymar scored late goals to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 win over nearest challengers Lille on Friday as the French champions extended to 12 games their perfect start to the season at the end of a troubled day for the club.
2018-11-03 04:23:13 Read More

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic to clash for 47th time with Paris final at stake

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will meet for the 47th time Saturday with a place in the Paris Masters final at stake.
2018-11-03 04:13:50 Read More

Superstar Virat Kohli can keep Test cricket alive: Graeme Smith

"World cricket currently lacks superstars. I feel Virat is great for Test cricket. He is enthusiastic about playing the longest format of the game. As long as he keeps performing, we have a chance to keep Test cricket relevant," Graeme Smith said.
2018-11-03 04:07:17 Read More

Eden Gardens track promises run feast

With winter setting in at this eastern metropolis, dew is likely to play a part in the opening game of the three-T20I series. As a member of the ground staff pointed out, the dew factor will affect both sides equally.
2018-11-03 03:50:35 Read More

Windies Test fans will return if you put the best team on the park: Hooper

Carl Hooper was the first cricketer to reach the unique treble of 5000 runs, 100 wickets and 100 catches in both Tests and ODIs. The former West Indies captain, known for his grace with the bat, now lives with his family in Australia and runs a restaurant chain.
2018-11-03 03:34:49 Read More

When Azharuddin opted for Sachin Tendulkar's golden arm

Friday's talk-show also marked the silver jubilee of the tournament - the first of its kind to be played in India in coloured clothing. It also marked 25 years of a floodlit Eden Gardens with the Hero Cup semifinals and the final being day-night affairs.
2018-11-03 03:29:46 Read More

Don't see why India can't steamroll Australia in Australia: Jeff Thomson

India's tour of England earlier this year promised more than it delivered for the Indian team. Though Virat Kohli scored a mammoth 593 runs, India just couldn't seize the opportunities they created. The result was a 1-4 scoreline at the end of five Tests.
2018-11-03 02:52:05 Read More

Pakistan's Twenty20 juggernaut races to 11th successive series win

Pakistan lived up to their billing as the world's best Twenty20 team with a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai on Friday to clinch the three-match series 2-0.
2018-11-03 02:35:22 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (November 3) that comprise action from the first Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test and English Premier League.
2018-11-02 18:45:00 Read More

Virat Kohli is superstar who can keep Test cricket alive: Smith

Former South African captain Graeme Smith said, "The fact that he (Virat Kohli) loves Test cricket and puts in performances, it keeps Test cricket relevant in a country that loves the game with IPL and other T20s. It's huge for the game. As long as he keeps promoting Test cricket as an icon and superstar, we all have the chance to keep the game relevant."
2018-11-02 16:54:46 Read More

Guardiola denies he tried to bring Messi to Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed Spanish media reports that he tried to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona last year in a world record deal.
2018-11-02 16:31:13 Read More

I still miss serving the country: VVS Laxman

"I served the nation with a stethoscope while my son served the nation with his bat," were Dr Shantaramâ€™s famous words and trust VVS Laxman to invoke his father in everything he does.
2018-11-02 16:02:14 Read More

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Watch: Kohli exhibits terrific 'fitness skills' after series win

After clinching the five-match ODI series against West Indies, India captain Virat Kohli instantly hit the place where he belongs to â€“ his gym.
2018-11-02 15:49:59 Read More

Gymnast Biles claims record 13th world gold medal

The 21-year-old American gymnast, Simone Biles won the individual vault competition in Qatar on Friday and with that, she became world's first ever gymnast to win 13 world championship gold medals. This was also her 17th world championship medal overall, which means she is just three shy of the all-time record of 20, held by Russia's Svetlana Khorkina.
2018-11-02 15:05:36 Read More

Swimming great Stephanie Rice wants to set up academy in India

Australian swimming great Stephanie Rice Friday said she is planning to set up an academy in India in her pursuit to produce future Olympic medallist from the country in her sport.
2018-11-02 14:33:35 Read More

Arsenal's Emery is a top manager, says Liverpool boss Klopp

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp says Arsenal boss Unai Emery has proved himself as a top manager as the two coaches prepare to go head to head for the first time since the 2016 Europa League final.
2018-11-02 13:24:52 Read More

Arsenal's Emery is a top manager, says Liverpool boss Klopp

Fit-again Imam-ul-Haq returns to Pakistan ODI squad

Fit-again Imam-ul-Haq was Friday included in Pakistan's 15-member squad for the one-day series against New Zealand.
2018-11-02 13:15:04 Read More

When boxing icon Mary Kom met film superstar Rajinikanth

Celebrated woman boxer MC Mary Kom, who is all set to compete at the upcoming World Championship to be held in Delhi, on Friday met film superstar Rajinikanth at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai.
2018-11-02 13:13:07 Read More

Muguruza through to Zhuhai semis after tense decider

Former world number one Garbine Muguruza battled past second seed Anastasija Sevastova to clinch a place in the semi-finals of the WTA Elite Trophy in China on Friday.
2018-11-02 12:48:30 Read More

PV Sindhu extends support to Pro Volleyball League

Rio Olympics silver medalist and current world No 2 badminton player PV Sindhu will be the brand ambassador of the inaugural edition of Pro Volleyball League along with legendary American spiker David Lee.
2018-11-02 12:39:08 Read More

National Boxing C'ships: Manish Kaushik wins gold

Defending champion Manish Kaushik (60kg) claimed a second successive gold, while world-medallist Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) signed off with a silver in the Senior Men's National Boxing Championships, which concluded on Friday.
2018-11-02 12:33:38 Read More

Manchester United must aim for top four, not title challenge: Mourinho

Manchester United can only start to think about challenging for the Premier League title once they have fought their way back into the top four, manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday.
2018-11-02 11:33:14 Read More

Vardy urges Leicester to 'do Vichai proud'

Jamie Vardy has urged his Leicester teammates to honour the memory of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha as they prepare to return to action following their owner's shocking death in a helicopter crash.
2018-11-02 11:25:10 Read More

'I'm on fire': Rins tops Malaysian MotoGP practice despite bike blaze

Suzuki's Alex Rins clocked the fastest time in practice Friday ahead of the Malaysian MotoGP -- riding on a bike that had gone up in flames just a day earlier.
2018-11-02 11:22:57 Read More

Bangladesh eye Test redemption in Zimbabwe series

Bangladesh are looking to boost their Test record in a two-match series against Zimbabwe despite missing big names Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal.
2018-11-02 11:06:37 Read More

Shehzad's comeback delayed after PCB adds 6 weeks to his ban

Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad's hopes of making a comeback next week have been dashed after the country's cricket board added six weeks to his four-month ban for failing a dope test.
2018-11-02 11:01:17 Read More

I quit so that I can focus on preparing Bajrang: Dutt

Yogeshwar Dutt says it was not a difficult decision to quit the mat since he did it for his favourite student Bajrang Punia, who he thinks can go on to become India's first wrestler to win an Olympic gold.
2018-11-02 10:55:04 Read More

Haas F1 team loses appeal against Grosjean exclusion

The Haas Formula One team lost on Friday a bid to overturn a stewards' decision that excluded French driver Romain Grosjean from sixth place at the Italian Grand Prix in September.
2018-11-02 10:45:02 Read More

Couldn't complete fixing probe due to lack of evidence: Misra

Former IPS officer B B Misra, who was a member of the Justice Mukul Mudgal panel that probed the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal, on Thursday said that he couldn't complete investigations into the alleged player-bookie nexus due to "lack of evidence".
2018-11-02 10:18:55 Read More

Chahal reaches career high 8th in ICC ODI rankings

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal broke into the top-10 of the ICC rankings while Shikhar Dhawan dropped four places in the batsmen standings following a lean home series against the West Indies.
2018-11-02 10:04:33 Read More

Can bowlers tackle unstoppable Virat Kohli? Yes says Jeff Thomson

Australia's Jeff Thomson, who took 255 international wickets and was known for his speed in the game, was asked how can batsmen like Virat Kohli be countered, to which he said,"...there are ways to tackle top batsmen. I am not saying (for certain) you can control them, but just don't let them score for one or two overs and they may make a mistake."
2018-11-02 09:21:53 Read More

Can bowlers tackle unstoppable Virat Kohli? Yes says Jeff Thomson

Three temptations Bajrang Punia had to overcome on road to glory

Bajrang Punia has established himself as the undisputed superstar of Indian wrestling but the road to glory was fraught with temptations which he had to overcome with strong will.
2018-11-02 08:43:45 Read More

Ex-NBA star has dog seized from hand luggage in Australia

Former NBA player Lamar Patterson had his French bulldog seized by notoriously strict Australian customs officials who found the animal stashed inside the athlete's hand luggage.
2018-11-02 06:30:14 Read More

Symonds opens up on how 'monkeygate' led him to booze

Former all-rounder Andrew Symonds says the infamous "monkeygate" scandal with India a decade ago drove him to drink as he opened up Friday on how his life started spiralling out of control. The big-hitting Australian accused spinner Harbhajan Singh of calling him a "monkey" in the 2008 New Year Test in Sydney.
2018-11-02 06:03:19 Read More

I want to be like Dhoni, says Krunal Pandya

Even as Hardik finds himself out of the Indian team for the rest of 2018 after suffering a bad back injury during the Asia Cup, there's joy in the Pandya household.
2018-11-02 05:27:17 Read More

Indian team celebrates series victory in style

Riding high on an emphatic victory in the fifth ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian team celebrated their 3-1 series triumph at the team hotel on Thursday.
2018-11-02 05:04:59 Read More

South Africa pledge not to taunt Australia over ball-tampering

South Africa promised not to wind up Australia over ball-tampering Sunday when they meet for the first time since this year's ill-fated Test series, when a cheating scandal plunged Australian cricket into disgrace.
2018-11-02 04:48:55 Read More

Let's not compare generations: Sachin Tendulkar on comparisons with Kohli

"Virat has developed immensely as a player over the years. I always saw that spark in him and always felt he is going to be one of the leading players in the world, not just of this generation, but one of the leading players of all time," reckoned Sachin Tendulkar.
2018-11-02 04:06:28 Read More

Jadeja back from the wilderness, but not out of the woods

"If you need another bowler, Jadeja becomes the key there with the team balance," said Virat Kohli in the post-match press conference suggesting even though Jadeja will be in the scheme of things, he may not be the preferred spin option.
2018-11-02 03:23:47 Read More

Dhoni made way for Rishabh Pant in T20Is, says Virat Kohli

"I think the selectors have already addressed this if I'm not wrong. And he's [Dhoni] been spoken to, firstly... So, I don't see any reason why I should be sitting here and explaining that. I think the selectors have come out and explained exactly what happened," said Virat Kohli.
2018-11-02 03:13:56 Read More

Roger Federer feels the Paris love

Roger Federer reckoned that he felt the love of the French public sweep over him when made a long-awaited return to competitive action in Paris on Thursday to launch his bid for a 100th career title.
2018-11-02 03:05:04 Read More

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Playing in Australia suits my game: Murali Vijay

Easier for India to win gold in this World Cup: Former coach Jose Brasa

Murali Vijay finishes tour game with hundred

Current Indian attack is one of the best, says Geoff Lawson

I see this as 'significant chance' for India, says Steve Waugh

Hockey World Cup: Belgium test awaits India after SA demolition

Raninder Singh becomes first Indian to be elected ISSF's vice-president

Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik put in Grade 'B'

Buoyant Spurs aim to end Arsenal's unbeaten run

Hockey World Cup: Time to shave for the Irish!

Jose Mourinho expects difficult January transfer window

Hockey World Cup: Time to kill? Players turn tourists in Odisha

Pep Guardiola admits FIFA plan will change Manchester City's transfer policy

Deontay Wilder vows to knock out Tyson Fury at heavyweight title weigh-in

Zinedine Zidane will be managing again soon, says son Enzo Fernandez

Zinedine Zidane will be managing again soon, says son Enzo Fernandez

Marouane Fellaini is no Maradona but he gets the goals, says Jose Mourinho

Force India name disappears from Formula One

Big sports events today

PKL: Dabang Delhi beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 48-35

We need to stick together more than ever before: Oz coach Langer

Ranji Trophy: Delhi face Gambhir dilemma after surrender to Punjab

Australia have the edge over India, feels ex-coach Buchanan

Want to win a seventh world title, says Mary Kom

World Cup: China's debut begins with a thrilling English draw

F1: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Tiger Woods may return to India in 2020

Ankita-Karman pair wins Pune Open doubles crown

It has been a dream start for India at World Cup: Sardar Singh

BCCI invites application for Indian women's team coach

Hockey World Cup: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland 2-1

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan hope for positive start vs Germany

Cricket Australia XI trail by two runs against India in warm-up game

Shooting's highest honour for Abhinav Bindra, first for an Indian

'Pool of Death' is just a headline, says Dutch coach Caldas

IOC halts planning for boxing at 2020 Olympics

Fifty vs England is in the past, Vihari eyes ton in Australia

If India don't win this time, they will never win in Australia: Jones

No fear of going bankrupt: AIBA

We're not scared to tackle Woods: Fowler

Liverpool face Everton test as Spurs play Arsenal

Prithvi Shaw ruled out of Adelaide Test with ankle injury

Reverse tie-break artificial: Magnus Carlsen

Forwards did a good job vs South Africa: Pillay

Arsenal and Chelsea power on in Europa League

Live Score, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 2nd Test

Age of drag-flickers coming to an end?

Ramesh Powar may pay price for Mithali Raj face-off

Kohli backing gives Gower hope for Test's future

Big sports events today

Rule change could see Jofra Archer playing for England at World Cup

Rule change could see Jofra Archer playing for England at World Cup

Ponting says Khawaja will outscore Kohli, predicts Australian win

PKL: Gujarat Fortunegiants record easy win over Puneri Paltan

ISL: Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters play out goalless draw

Hockey World Cup: New Zealand beat France 2-1

Ranji Trophy: Punjab inch towards innings win against Delhi

2018 was tough year due to packed schedule: Saina Nehwal

Virat Kohli slammed for wearing shorts at toss for warm-up match

Teenager Esha stuns Manu, Heena to win 10m air pistol gold

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai eye first innings lead against Gujarat

Hockey World Cup: Argentina toil hard for 4-3 win over Spain

Delayed Libertadores final could take place in Qatar

Ranji Trophy Group C: Rajasthan reduce Uttar Pradesh to 146/7

Hockey: China must thank Inner Mongolia for World Cup debut

All eyes on Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik at Wrestling Nationals

Neymar steps up as Tuchel gets it right with PSG

Eyeing hat-trick of WC titles, Australia start campaign against Ireland

KL Rahul is finding new ways to get himself out: Sanjay Bangar

Kohli, Shaw hit fluent fifties in tour game against Cricket Australia XI

Was surprised by sudden ouster as India coach: Roelant Oltmans

'Darkest day of my life': Mithali Raj on Ramesh Powar's charges

Syringe in room, athlete asked to leave national camp

Clarke slams 'headline-chasing coward' as war of words heats up

The Aussie catch in Hockey World Cup: Perform to get paid

Hockey World Cup: Can Argentina put crisis behind?

Cristiano Ronaldo hits another century

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