Sport is all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators. Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals.
April 1, 2022, 7:43 pm Bengaluru, April 1 : The on Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur launched the official jersey and anthem of the Khelo India versity Games 2021 (KIUG) and Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot unveild the logo and mascot here at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday. The event … Read more
April 1, 2022, 11:39 pm Mumbai, April 1 : Andre Russell’s muscles helped Kolkata Knight Riders rout Punjab Kings by 6 wickets with the help of his power-punched unbeaten knock of 70 off 31 balls in the 8th match of Tata IPL at Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. Russell made a mockery of the precarious … Read more
April 1, 2022, 9:52 pm Mumbai, April 1 : Umesh Yadav returned with 4/23 as Kolkata Knight Riders skittled out Punjab Kings for 137 in the 8th match of Tata IPL at Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. Umesh was ably supported by Tim Southee who picked up two wickets. All Punjab batsmen tried to play … Read more
Mumbai, April 1 : With the return of flamboyant Suryakumar Yadav, Mumbai Indians will look to register their first win of this IPL season when they lock horns against Rajasthan Royals in Match-9 of Tata IPL at Dr DY Patil Stadium here on Saturday. Mumbai are coming into the match after a defeat in their … Read more
April 1, 2022, 7:14 pm Nuh (Haryana), April 1 : American Dodge Kemmer fired a brilliant last round of six-under 66 to register a three-shot win at 23-under 265 at the Gurugram Challenge 2022 TATA Steel PGTI – ADT hosted by Classic Golf & Country Club on Friday. Thailand’s Chanat Sakulpolaphaisan (68) took second place … Read more
April 1, 2022, 7:26 pm Mumbai, April 1 : Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) here at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. KKR have one change in their playing XI as Shivam Mavi comes in for Sheldon Jackson. While Kagiso Rabada replaced Sandeep Sharma in … Read more
April 1, 2022, 8:41 pm New Delhi, April 1 : International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich officially handed over the hosting rights to India for the organization of the 44th World Chess Olympiad 2022 here on Friday. The mega event will take place from July 28 to August 14 in Chennai. Over 2000 participants … Read more
April 1, 2022, 10:43 am Beijing, April 1 ( /Xinhua) China have to brace themselves for a harder job in the next FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, the men’s national team’s former captain Feng Xiaoting said. China completed their fraught 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with a 0-2 loss to Oman on Tuesday, leaving … Read more
April 1, 2022, 9:03 am Zurich, April 1 : FIFA World Cup champions Cafu (Brazil) and Lothar Matthaus (Germany) will team up with six more assistants on Friday for the final draw to reveal the groups for the 2022 global showpiece. The full line-up of assistants also include Adel Ahmed MalAllah (Qatar), Ali Daei (Iran), … Read more
April 1, 2022, 9:12 am Rio de Janeiro, April 1 ( /Xinhua) PSV Eindhoven and Lyon have shown interest in signing Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira, according to media reports in the South American country. Pereira is currently on loan at Flamengo from Manchester ted and has agreed in principal to a permanent contract with the … Read more
April 1, 2022, 8:40 am St. John’s (Antigua), April 1 : Cricketers in host countries for the recent ICC U19 Men’s World Cup 2022 are set to benefit from a donation of 15 bowling machines which were purchased by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the 16 participating squads to use in their World Cup practice … Read more
March 31, 2022, 10:26 pm Mumbai, March 31 : Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube scored big as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted 210/7, batting first against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday. Uthappa set it up at the top with a whirlwind 50 off just 27 balls and then Ambati Rayudu, … Read more
Mumbai, March 31 : Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), coming into their next match with contrasting confidence, will lock horns on Friday here at the Wankhede Stadium. Shreyas Iyer-led KKR will look to bounce back after they lost their second match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They would like to pick some … Read more
March 31, 2022, 7:28 pm Mumbai, March 31 : Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their second Indian Premier League 2022 match here at Brabourne Stadium on Thursday. LSG will take the field with one change in their t — Andrew Tye come … Read more
March 31, 2022, 3:34 pm Potchefstroom, March 31 : The Indian j or women’s team, led by Salima Tete, are all geared up for the FIH J or World Cup starting from April 1. The coveted quadrennial tournament was postponed from December 2021 due to the omicron-threat in South Africa. Captain Salima Tete, who had … Read more
Kolkata, March 31 : India’s supreme football governing body,AIFF, on Thursday announced the Hero 75th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy will be held at Malappuram, Kerala, from April 16 onwards. All the matches in the tournament are set to be held at two venues in Malappuram – the Manjeri Payyanaad Stadium, and the Kottappadi … Read more
March 31, 2022, 6:09 pm Mumbai, March 31 : Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming said return of England all-rounder Moeen Ali in the team meant a boost for their morale ahead of their second game of the 2022 Indian Premier League. Moeen was not available for the opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders … Read more
March 31, 2022, 5:05 pm Mumbai, March 31 : Former Australia and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Matthew Hayden is confident the Ravindra Jadeja-led side will bounce back following the loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their opening Indian Premier League game. “CSK will not be disheartened with the loss in their opening game … Read more
March 31, 2022, 9:59 am Zurich, March 31 : Fans across the globe have secured over 800,000 tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2022 following the wrap up of the first sales phase. “In total, 804,186 tickets are now in the hands of fans eager to take their seats in the stadiums in Qatar later … Read more
March 31, 2022, 1:20 pm Christchurch, March 31 : Defending champions England have set up the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 final against tournament favourites Australia after a 137-run victory over South Africa on Thursday. The last time Australia and England met in a Women’s World Cup final was 1988. The teams will compete for … Read more
March 31, 2022, 12:22 pm Zurich, March 31 : As the eyes of the football world turn towards Qatar and excitement builds in the nations who have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022, the final draw will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on April 1. The 32 nations involved in … Read more
March 31, 2022, 10:34 am Christchurch, March 31 : A century from Danni Wyatt powered the defending champions England to post 293/8 against South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final on Thursday. In a re-match of the 2017 semi-final between the two sides, South Africa sent England in to bat at Hagley Oval. … Read more
March 31, 2022, 11:13 am Zurich, March 31 : The official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 2022 has been unveiled by Adidas. The ball has been named Al Rihla, which means “the journey” in Arabia, and its design is “inspired by the culture, architecture, iconic boats and flag of Qatar”, FIFA said in … Read more
March 30, 2022, 11:51 pm Mumbai, March 30 : Royal Challengers Bangalore huffed and puffed to cross over the target of 129 set by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 6th match of Tata IPL played at Brabourne Stadium here on Wednesday, They sent KKR in to bat, and soon RCB bowlers wreaked havoc. They had … Read more
March 30, 2022, 7:23 pm Mumbai, March 30 : Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have won the toss and opted to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) here at DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. RCB will take the field with the same playing XI while Tim Southee replaces Shivam Mavi in KKR t. “The pitch … Read more
March 30, 2022, 12:22 pm Wellington, March 30 : Australia booked their place in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final after a dominant 157-run victory over West Indies on Wednesday. Openers Alyssa Healy (129) and Rachael Haynes (85) set the stage with their 216-run partnership which powered Australia to post 305/3 in a rain-reduced … Read more
March 28, 2022, 3:36 pm Chennai, Mar 28 : Efrén Llarena of Team MRF Tyres claimed a sensational victory at the Azores Rallye in Portugal to secure the maiden FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) win. The second round of the FIA ERC took place in unpredictable weather with Saturday having torrential rain and Sunday being … Read more
March 28, 2022, 1:59 pm Lahore, March 28 : Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is likely to miss the One-Day series against Pakistan after sustaining an injury during training drill, captain Aaron Finch said. Cameron Green is likely to replace injured Marsh in the first ODI on Tuesday. “I don’t think he will be available for … Read more
March 28, 2022, 1:09 pm Miami, March 28 : India’s Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Denis Shapovalov of Canada shocked the top seeded Croatians Mate Pavic and Nikola Mektic to enter the quarterfinals of the ATP Miami Open tennis tournament here. Rohan and Shapovalov registered a 6-3, 7-6 win over Pavic and Mektic on … Read more
March 29, 2022, 10:07 pm Pune, March 29 : Sanju Samson’s half-century, besides Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer and Jos Buttler’s cameos, powered Rajasthan Royals to post 210 for 6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in fifth match of Tata IPL here on Tuesday. Samson brought up his scintillating 50 in just 25 balls, which was decorated with … Read more
March 29, 2022, 7:51 pm Mumbai, March 29 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday issued the tender document for media rights for its marquee T20 league Indian Premier League (IPL) for seasons 2023-27. In a series of tweets, BBCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah said he is pleased to announce … Read more
March 29, 2022, 7:32 pm Pune, March 29 : Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to field first against Rajasthan Royals in the fifth match of the IPL at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Tuesday. Rajasthan are going with four foreign internationals including Jos Buttler, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult and Shimron Hetmyer, while … Read more
March 30, 2022, 8:10 am Dakar (Senegal), March 30 ( /Xinhua) Senegal qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the third time in their history and for the second time in a row after defeating Mohamed Salah’s Egypt on penalties in their playoff. Having lost the first leg 1-0, Senegal won the second leg … Read more
March 30, 2022, 7:57 am Warsaw, March 30 ( /Xinhua) Poland qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the ninth time in history and for the second time in a row after defeating Sweden 2-0 at home in Tuesday’s playoff. Captain Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for the home team with a penalty in … Read more
March 27, 2022, 10:16 pm Mumbai, March 27 : Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma has been fined for slow over rate during the Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals here at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. “As it was the team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:56 pm Basel (Switzerland), March 27 : India’s Prannoy H S lost Swiss Open final to reigning Asian Games champion Jonatan Christie of Indonesia and ended his campaign as runner-up here at St. Jakobshalle. Prannoy, ranked 26, went down 12-21, 18-21 to the world no 8 Indonesian after displaying some excellent play … Read more
March 27, 2022, 8:24 pm Mumbai, March 27 : Delhi Capitals (DC) registered 4-wicket win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener here at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. Lalit Yadav (48) and Axal Patel’s (38) unbeaten knocks helped DC register the win over MI with 10 balls to … Read more
March 27, 2022, 8:45 pm Mumbai, March 27 : Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Sunday said that Mumbai Indians (MI) management will be the happiest after Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten fifty as they made a huge bid on him in the auction. “The owners came up with a plan to splurge money on him. And … Read more
March 27, 2022, 10:10 am Christchurch, March 27 : Smriti Mandhana, Mithali Raj and Shafali Verma scored fifties to help India post 274/7 against South Africa in their must-win ICC Women’s World Cup match at Hagley Oval on Sunday. Openers Verma (53) and Mandhana (71) made their intentions clear early on after India elected to … Read more
March 27, 2022, 11:42 am Wellington, March 27 : Defending champions England secured their place in the semi-finals with a 100-run win over Bangladesh in their final league game of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 on Sunday. Sophia Dunkley rescued England with a maiden World Cup fifty as the holders recovered from 96 … Read more
March 27, 2022, 3:15 pm Mumbai, March 27 : Delhi Capitals (DC) has won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians(MI) in their 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) opening match here at Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. DC skipper Rishabh Pant said, “The first thing we wanted to was to win the toss. I … Read more
March 27, 2022, 4:22 pm Chennai, March 27 : Ajay Jayaram, who was part of the Indian men’s squad, which won a bronze at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in 2016, announced his retirement from professional badminton after enjoying a career spanning over two decades. Jayaram, who has won the Dutch Open twice (2014 and … Read more
March 27, 2022, 4:58 pm Basel, March 27 : Former world champion P V Sindhu clinched the Swiss Open Super 300 women’s singles title after defeating Busanan Ongbamrungpham of Thailand here on Sunday. Sindhu, who finished as runner-up last year, defeated Busanan 21-16, 21-8 in the final to clinch the Super 300 title. This was … Read more
March 27, 2022, 11:58 am Mumbai, March 27 : Former India cricketer S l Gavaskar and ex Australia batter Matthew Hayden on Sunday picked up four teams they believe will make it to play-offs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “Of course Mumbai Indians. I think Delhi Capitals, the way they have progressed in the … Read more
March 27, 2022, 1:28 pm Wellington, March 27 : England batter Sophia Dunkley credited the “belief in our changing room and a lot of fight” to pull them back from the brink of elimination to qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 semi-finals on Sunday. Heather Knight’s side had lost their first three … Read more
March 27, 2022, 2:49 pm Christchurch, March 27 : India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 campaign came to an end after the Mithali Raj-led side lost their must-win league clash against South Africa by three wickets on Sunday. The day/night match at Hagley Oval went down the wire, with India needed to save 6 … Read more
March 26, 2022, 1:34 pm Mumbai, March 26 : As Mayank Agarwal’s Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 27, the spotlight will be on Virat Kohli who relinquished captaincy after last year’s Indian Premier League. Kohli will take the field as non-captain for RCB for the … Read more
March 27, 2022, 8:35 am Christchurch, March 27 : For the first time in five tournaments, veteran India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami missed an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match on Sunday. The 39-year-old sat out during India’s World Cup 2022 match against South Africa due to a side strain. Meghna Singh came in place … Read more
March 27, 2022, 9:40 am Christchurch, March 27 : India ODI skipper Mithali Raj has become the second highest run-getter in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups on Sunday. The 39-year-old achieved the milestone during India’s must-win game against South Africa in the 2022 tournament. The right-hander scored 68 runs off 84 balls, including eight boundaries, … Read more
March 27, 2022, 6:18 am Christchurch, March 27 : India have won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their must-win ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match at the Hagley Oval here on Sunday. India made two changes in the line-up, with Meghna Singh and Deepti Sharma replacing Jhulan Goswami, who has … Read more