28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler infected with COVID-19 dies
May 13, 2020, at 03:24 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua/UNI: A 28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler died on Wednesday of multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19, the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) said on Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly joke about modern-day cricket rules as ICC praises legendary pair
May 13, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captains Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who have entertained millions with their marathon opening partnerships, have joked about the modern-day cricket rules as the international cricket board praised the duo for their spectacular performances as an opening pair.
Gambhir, Irfan recall instances when MS Dhoni lost his cool
May 12, 2020, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: MS Dhoni has always been regarded as one of the coolest personalities in the Indian cricket circuit, however there have been few instances when 'Captain Cool' has lost his temperament, recall his former India teammates Gautam Gambhir and Irfan Pathan.
Nigeria FA grooming Yobo for future coaching role
May 12, 2020, at 03:05 pm
Abuja/Xinhua/UNI: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said its recent appointment of Joseph Yobo as a member of the technical coaching crew of the senior national team was to groom him for a future team management role.
Messi donates 500,000 Euros to fight against COVID-19 in Argentina
May 12, 2020, at 12:06 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik/UNI: Forward of Spain’s Barcelona football club Lionel Messi made a donation of 500,000 euros ($540,000) to help combat the spread of the coronavirus in his native Argentina, the media reported on Monday.
Man United in race for Argentina U-20 star Almada
May 12, 2020, at 11:14 am
London/Xinhua/UNI: Manchester United are among several European clubs reportedly pursuing Argentinian teenager Thiago Almada, local media reported on Tuesday.
ACB bans Shafiqullah Shafaq for six years from all forms of cricket
May 11, 2020, at 12:51 pm
Kabul/IBNS: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has banned national team player Shafiqullah Shafaq from all forms of cricket for a period of six years after he accepted four charges related to the breaching of the ACB Anti-Corruption Code.
Won't be many rule changes in cricket post COVID-19, feels Gautam Gambhir
May 10, 2020, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir feels there won't be many rule changes in cricket matches in post COVID-19 world, except the ban on using saliva on the ball.
Suresh Raina wants BCCI to allow 'non-contracted' Indian players to play in foreign leagues
May 10, 2020, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India cricketer Suresh Raina has said that BCCI should allow Indian players who are without a central contract to participate in foreign T20 leagues.
French Open to be played behind closed doors an option
May 10, 2020, at 08:26 pm
Paris/Xinhua/UNI: Bernard Giudicelli, the president of the French Tennis Federation (FFT), says holding the French Open without fans later this year is an option.
Shanghai SIPG midfielder Cai Huikang called up by national team for training
May 10, 2020, at 03:53 pm
Shanghai/Xinhua/UNI: Shanghai SIPG midfielder Cai Huikang has been called up for training here on Sunday, according to the Chinese men's national team.
Virat Kohli shares throwback image with Anushka Sharma on social media
May 09, 2020, at 08:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has shared a throwback image with her actress wife Anushka Sharma on social media.
Health official says Italy's top football league nearing rules on restarting
May 09, 2020, at 04:30 pm
Rome/Xinhua/UNI: Italy's top football league is "heading toward" restarting, one of the country's top health officials said, with details on logistical and health protocols still being worked out.
Antonio Valencia donates salary to LDU Quito staff
May 09, 2020, at 04:27 pm
Quito/Xinhua/UNI: Former Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia has donated his salary to employees of LDU Quito to help them during the coronavirus pandemic, the Ecuadorian club's president said on Friday.
IFSC cancels two World Cup events in Switzerland
May 09, 2020, at 03:17 pm
Paris/Xinhua: The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has canceled World Cup events in Meiringen and Villars in Switzerland due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
India ready for 2-week quarantine in Australia to save series, says BCCI treasurer
May 08, 2020, at 08:22 pm
Sydney/UNI: Giving a positive signal regarding India's upcoming tour of Australia, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Friday said the Indian team are willing to quarantine themselves in host country for two weeks in order to play out the scheduled series Down Under.
La Liga players returning to training
May 08, 2020, at 08:03 pm
Madrid/Xinhua: Football teams in Spain's top two divisions are returning to training in the coming days to try to finish a season that was halted on March 9 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cricket magic will be missing without fans in stadiums, says Kohli
May 08, 2020, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India captain Virat Kohli has said that there is a possibility of sport resuming in the post Covid-19 world without fans at stadiums, but he feels it will be difficult to recreate the magical moments without crowd.
Report: No COVID-19 positives in Barca squad
May 08, 2020, at 03:07 pm
Madrid/Xinhua/UNI: The FC Barcelona squad will be able to start individual training on Friday after none of the club's first team players or coaches tested positive for COVID-19.
Three Flamengo players test positive for Covid-19
May 07, 2020, at 03:11 pm
Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua: Three Flamengo players have tested positive for the coronavirus, casting fresh doubt over plans to restart football in Brazil.
ELSA Corp ropes in Ajinkya Rahane as brand ambassador
May 06, 2020, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The global Edu-tech company ELSA Corp (English Language Speech Assistant Corporation), India on Wednesday roped Indian test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane as its brand ambassador for India, Middle East, ANZ & SAARC.
Sourav Ganguly looks back at his debut series, shares image on Instagram
May 06, 2020, at 07:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian skipper and cricket board president Sourav Ganguly is also not prone to the knack of sharing throwback images on social media during the lockdown days.
Brazilian footballers say health must come first
May 06, 2020, at 12:06 pm
Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: Footballers from Brazil's biggest clubs have urged authorities to put player health ahead of economic interests in their discussions about when to resume major competitions.
Virat Kohli mourns death of his dog Bruno, posts a heart-touching note on social media
May 06, 2020, at 10:28 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday mourned the death of his dog Bruno.
No jealousy between me and Ashwin, says Harbhajan
May 05, 2020, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh has rejected the perception that he is jealous of his former India teammate Ravinchandran Ashwin, saying the Tamil Nadu off-spinner is a 'legend in making'.
Andre Russell misses playing IPL and hitting towering sixes
May 05, 2020, at 05:19 pm
Mumbai/UNI: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has admitted that he is badly missing the Indian Premier League (IPL) which have been suspended indefinitely due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Iranian striker Alipour to join Rio Ave
May 05, 2020, at 04:20 pm
Tehran/Xinhua/UNI: Portuguese soccer club Rio Ave is going to sign Iranian striker Ali Alipour as a replacement for his compatriot Mehdi Taremi, Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
Liverpool deserve Premier League title: Aurelio
May 04, 2020, at 07:33 pm
Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua: Former Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio said that the Reds should be declared Premier League champions if the current season cannot be finished.
Liverpool deserve Premier League title: Aurelio
May 04, 2020, at 01:21 pm
Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: Former Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio said that the Reds should be declared Premier League champions if the current season cannot be finished.
Netherlands coach Koeman in hospital with heart problem
May 04, 2020, at 01:05 pm
The Hague/Xinhua/UNI: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was admitted to hospital with a heart problem last night, his management agency announced.