Wednesday, July 24, 2024
BEIJING — Argentina, despite being without talisman Lionel Messi, are considered to stand a good chance of winning a record-equaling third men’s football gold medal at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Argentina head coach Javier Mascherano, who w...
20 Jul 2024
NEW DELHI —  Lallianzuala Chhangte and Indumathi Kathiresan were named the AIFF Best Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year for 2023-24 season in a glittering AIFF Award Night attended by a galaxy of icons from the sporting world in New...
19 Jul 2024DIMAPUR — Marking the nationwide talent hunt to boost India’s medal prospect at the Olympic Games by 2047, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the second phase of the Khelo Ind...
19 Jul 2024
KOLKATA — East Bengal FC have secured a four-year deal to sign Indian national team midfielder Jeakson Singh Thounaojam on a permanent transfer from Kerala Blasters FC for a club record of 3.2 crores plus transfer fees. Hailing from Manipur, Jeakso...
19 Jul 2024
LIVERPOOL — Following a period of exclusivity, discussions between Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group over a potential sale of a majority stake in Everton have ended and The Friedkin Group will not be progressing with a purchase of the Clu...
19 Jul 2024
MILAN — AC Milan has announced the signing of Alvaro Morata from Club Atletico de Madrid. He is the captain of the Spanish national team, with which he recently won the European Championship. Morata has signed with the Rossoneri until June 2028, wi...
19 Jul 2024
MANCHESTER — Manchester United have announced the signing of 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro from Ligue 1 club Lille. The French defender has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year. At the age of just ...
19 Jul 2024
NEW DELHI — Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have confirmed their separation. The couple released a joint statement on Instagram saying they decided to part ways mutually, ending their four-year-old marriage in the “best in...
18 Jul 2024WOKHA — The Khelo India Centre (Boxing), Wokha, was inaugurated on Thursday, with YM Humtsoe, MLA, attending as the special guest at Police Reserve DEF, Wokha. At the programme, Humtsoe highlighted the importance of sports, urging students to prior...
18 Jul 2024
CHESTER (USA) — Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest debutant in Major League Soccer’s, America’s professional football league, history. Sullivan’s historic debut come at 14 years, 293 days old when he ...
18 Jul 2024
NEW MDELHI — The Indian football team has retained its 124th spot while Lionel Messi’s Argentina consolidated the top position in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday. Argentina’s unbeaten run to the continental title glory stren...
18 Jul 2024
CHENNAI — Indian rider Kavin Quintal is all set to make a historic debut at the World SBK SSP300 competitions to become the first Indian rider to participate in a World Superbike Championship for the Irish team, ‘Team#109 Retro Traffic Kawasakiâ€...
18 Jul 2024
MUMBAI — A well-planned preparation, explosive strength, tough mental approach, do-or-die attitude, and a harmoniously rhythmic running style bolstered by a new approach, India’s top hurdler Jyothi Yarraji is banking on a newly tweaked runnin...
18 Jul 2024DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Athletics Association will organise the Nagaland Junior Athletics Championships 2024 on August 2 and 3 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. The competition will be held for boys and girls in the U-12, U-14, and U-16 age cate...
17 Jul 2024
MADRID — Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Luka Modric, the iconic midfielder, has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay until 2025. Modric’s journey with Real Madrid, which began in 2012 when he joined from Tottenh...
17 Jul 2024
NEW DELHI — Lionel Messi left the pitch in tears during Argentina’s Copa America 2024 final against Colombia. Concern around the 37-year old grew when photos of his right ankle swollen badly started circulating. Now the Inter Miami, a Major Leagu...
17 Jul 2024
NEW DELHI — Alvaro Morata’s leadership shone brightly throughout the course of Spain’s 2024 Euro campaign. The La Roja skipper has now returned to Spain and is preparing a move to Italy as he has confirmed joining Serie A club AC Milan. ...
17 Jul 2024
COLOMBO — In a shocking incident, former Sri Lanka U-19 cricket captain Dhammika Niroshana was shot dead on Tuesday night. A fast bowler who led the Sri Lanka U-19 squad in 2002, Niroshana was shot by an unidentified individual near his residence...
17 Jul 2024
NEW DELHI — Over the past two decades Pep Guardiola has cemented his legacy as a ‘serial winner.’ The Spanish head coach has conquered club football with highly successful stints at FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich and Manchester City. According ...
17 Jul 2024
DUBAI — In a significant recognition for transformative efforts in Associate Members, Mexico, Oman, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Scotland have been honoured with the ICC Development Award for 2023. The prestigious awards highlight...
17 Jul 2024
NEW DELHI — India will be represented by 117 athletes at this month’s Paris Olympics after the sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 have been approved at “cost to t...
17 Jul 2024KOHIMA — Fifteen darters from Nagaland will be participating in two major national dart events in Kolkata and Varanasi from July 17 to the 21st. The Nagaland Darts Association (NDA) announced this in Kohima on Tuesday during the launch of the jerse...
16 Jul 2024
MIAMI —  South American soccer body, CONMEBOL, has blamed Hard Rock Stadium authorities for the “acts of violence caused by malicious individuals” at the 2024 Copa America final. The final of the Copa America, between Colombia and Arge...
16 Jul 2024
NEW DELHI — Gareth Southgate has resigned as the head coach of the England national football team after 102 games in charge. The Three Lions lost their second consecutive European finals under his regime on Sunday. “As a proud Englishman, it ...
16 Jul 2024
MADRID — Kylian Mbappe was overwhelmed by the incredible love showered by the Los Galacticos’ fans after he was unveiled as a Real Madrid player and vowed to give his ‘life for the club’ in what was a heartwarming speech by the longtime club&...
16 Jul 2024
