Sports News
Read about players, their records and the calendar for every sport - cricket, football, tennis, and badminton.
31 Aug 2017
FootballRiyad Mahrez leaves national team camp to complete transfer
Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez has been given permission to leave the national team's camp so as to complete a transfer today.
31 Aug 2017
TennisSharapova defeats Babos, advances to third round of US Open
In a thrilling three setter Maria Sharapova defeated Timea Babos 6-7, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the third round of US Open.
30 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Pak cricketer Sharjeel Khan gets a 5-year ban for spot-fixing
Pakistani cricketer Sharjeel Khan was slapped with a five-year ban over charges of spot-fixing in the Pakistan Super League.
30 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!In Bumrah, Indian team's search for death-overs specialist ends
In the recently concluded 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka, Jasprit Bumrah took a career best 5/27, becoming the first Indian bowler in three years to pick up a 5-wicket haul in ODIs.
29 Aug 2017
National Sports DayWhy do we have a National Sports Day?
National Sports Day is celebrated in honour of legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand on his birthday on 29th August every year.
29 Aug 2017
Liverpool FCKeita arrives in Liverpool for club record fee
Liverpool have announced the signing of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig for a club record fee.
29 Aug 2017
IndiaIt's National Sports Day, the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand
To commemorate the birth anniversary of field hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Indian government, in 2012, designated the 29th of August as "National Sports Day."
28 Aug 2017
Maria SharapovaWhat does the US Open 2017 have in store?
The 2017 US Open has gotten the fans feeling a tad disappointed with several marquee players giving it a miss.
28 Aug 2017
FootballManchester United have started the season strongly
Three consecutive wins, 10 goals scored, zero goals conceded- Manchester United have started the season very strongly and are looking like title contenders.
28 Aug 2017
Virat KohliMSD proves yet again why he's the best finisher
MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the best finishers of all time.
27 Aug 2017
Real MadridUnbreakable records held by Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was named the UEFA Player of the Season for 2016-2017.
27 Aug 2017
TennisHow many of these US Open facts do you know?
The 2017 US Open is upon us with the season's final major set to kick off on 28th Aug at the Flushing Meadows, New York.
26 Aug 2017
Floyd MayweatherMayweather vs McGregor: The richest fight in history
On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor would take their war of words into the ring for a bout that is poised to become the richest fight in history.
26 Aug 2017
Saina NehwalPV Sindhu storms into world semis
Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu dished out a superb performance to storm into the semi-finals and assure herself of a World Championships medal on Friday.
26 Aug 2017
AthleticsMo Farah ends track career with a win at Zurich
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah brought the curtains down on his illustrious track career with a final win at the Zurich Diamond League 5000m event.
25 Aug 2017
BCCIBCCI accepts Sehwag's suggestions, remodels Ranji Trophy format
BCCI has remodelled the Ranji Trophy format for the upcoming season after accepting Virender Sehwag's suggestions.
25 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Records broken during 2nd ODI between India and Sri Lanka
MS Dhoni and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped India to an incredible comeback victory in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, yesterday.
25 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Can Yuvraj Singh make a comeback?
Star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was not named in the squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
24 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Looking back at AB de Villiers's ODI captaincy
AB de Villiers announced that he would be stepping down from ODI captaincy.
24 Aug 2017
FootballHits and misses of Wayne Rooney's international career
Earlier yesterday, England's all-time leading goal scorer Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football.
24 Aug 2017
TennisHearing-impaired tennis player, Lee Duck-hee, advances in US Open qualifiers
Lee Duck-hee, won his first round qualifying match at the US Open by beating Austrian Gerald Melzer in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.
24 Aug 2017
England Cricket TeamCan Cook break Sachin's records?
Former England Captain Alastair Cook is the front runner among currently active players who can break quite a few of Sachin Tendulkar's records.
23 Aug 2017
BCCISupreme Court issues show cause notice to BCCI office bearers
BCCI office bearers, secretary Amitabh Choudhary, treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary and acting president CK Khanna, were given show cause notices by the Supreme Court while Amitabh was also issued a contempt notice.
23 Aug 2017
England Cricket TeamAmbrose keen on England's bowling coach role
Curtly Ambrose, the legendary West Indian fast bowler, has expressed his interest in the role of England's bowling coach's position.
23 Aug 2017
IndiaStar India triumphs against Prasar Bharati, wins sports broadcast case
In 2007, a case against Prasar Bharati for broadcasting premium sports content on Doordarshan channels, was filed by Nimbus Communications and BCCI. It was later joined by Star India and ESPN Software India in 2013.
22 Aug 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL's media rights generates massive interest
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received more than 20 bids for the media rights of the Indian Premier League.
22 Aug 2017
NetherlandsMeet Praggnanandhaa, India's 12 year-old chess prodigy
Recently, Praggnanandhaa, who is only 12 years old, became the youngest chess player ever to cross 2500 FIDE-rating points.
22 Aug 2017
BCCIBCCI unhappy with Cricket South Africa's modus operandi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its disappointment over the manner Cricket South Africa is handling the itinerary of the upcoming series between India and South Africa.
22 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Virat Kohli and Co unhappy with substandard kit by Nike
According to reports, the Indian cricket team is unhappy with its official kit sponsors Nike for providing the players with sub-standard kits.
22 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Chris Gayle returns to West Indies ODI squad
After a gap of more than two years, Chris Gayle has finally been included in the ODI team of West Indies. He last played in the 50-over format in March 2015.
21 Aug 2017
FootballLionel Messi 'seriously considering' leaving Barca
If reports in the Mirror are to be believed, then Lionel Messi might leave Barcelona to join Manchester City.
21 Aug 2017
WWEJinder Mahal retains WWE Championship title
Jinder Mahal defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to retain his WWE Championship title for the third time at the WWE pay-per-view SummerSlam 2017.
21 Aug 2017
Saina NehwalIndian shuttlers eye top positions at World Championships
The 2017 BWF World Badminton Championships starts from 21st August at Emirates Arena in Glasgow.
21 Aug 2017
Virat KohliInd vs SL: Shikhar Dhawan's fastest century and other records
On Sunday, India cruised to a big win against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the five-match series.
21 Aug 2017
IndiaRecords insignificant if India don't qualify for Asia Cup: Constantine
Indian football team coach Stephen Constantine believes that the team's nine-match winning streak will be for nothing if India do not qualify for the Asian Cup.
20 Aug 2017
England Cricket TeamStuart Broad surpasses Sir Ian Botham
England fast bowler Stuart Broad picked up three wickets from just eleven balls as England thrashed West Indies in the first Test match at Edgbaston.
20 Aug 2017
FootballJose Mourinho and his second season syndrome
Jose Mourinho is widely considered as one of the most tactically astute managers in the world.
20 Aug 2017
IndiaEx-coach Anil Kumble was not strict: Wriddhiman Saha
Indian team's current wicket-keeper, Wriddhiman Saha talked up about his stint with the national team and also shared his experience under former coach Anil Kumble. He said that he didn't consider Kumble very strict unlike other players.
19 Aug 2017
IndiaRecipients of Arjuna and Dronacharya awards finalized
The list of Arjuna Award winners of this year has been retained by the Sports Ministry.
19 Aug 2017
IndiaIndia's Olympic Task Force makes strong recommendations
The Olympic Task Force, a body formed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016, submitted its final report which includes some strong recommendations to uplift India's performance in the upcoming Olympic events.
