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30 Dec 2017

UEFA Champions League

#ThatWas2017: Iconic footballers who retired in 2017

2017 has been an emotional year for football fans as several World Cup and Champions League winners called it a day on their playing careers.

30 Dec 2017

Olympics

FIR against wrestler Sushil Kumar for brawl at CWG trials

Olympic medallist, Sushil Kumar, was booked by the Delhi police after a complaint which stated that his supporters beat up fellow wrestler Parveen Rana and his brother.

Australia vs England: Records broken during the 4th Ashes Test

Australia remain unbeaten in the Ashes series after toiling for a draw in the 4th Test.

29 Dec 2017

Test Cricket

Proteas go all out, name full-strength squad for 1st Test

South Africa have announced a full strength 15 member squad for the upcoming first Test against India, which is scheduled to kick off from the 5th of January in Cape town.

29 Dec 2017

Elections

Former footballer George Weah wins Liberia's presidential election

African nation, Liberia, has a new president. Former 'World Footballer of the Year' George Weah has been elected as Liberia's president.

Pranav Dhanawade: From scoring 1,009 runs to quitting cricket

Pranav Dhanawade, the youngster who scripted history by scoring 1,009 runs in an innings, has reportedly stopped playing cricket due to slump in his form.

29 Dec 2017

India

The village which breathes, talks and lives hockey

Jharkhand might be one of the most underdeveloped states which is constantly reeling under the constant threat of Maoist attacks. But there is a village in this poverty struck state, which has made a huge contribution to women's hockey in India.

28 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

#ThatWas2017: ODI Cricket's best XI for 2017

2017 has been a record breaking year for cricket. India, England, South Africa and Pakistan have all enjoyed a successful year in the 50 over format of the game.

28 Dec 2017

Liverpool FC

Liverpool break the bank for defender Virgil van Dijk

The first signing of the 2018 January window is already done with Liverpool breaking the bank on Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk.

28 Dec 2017

Chess

Vishwanathan Anand beats World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in World Rapids

Former world champion Vishwanathan Anand stunned the reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen at the World Rapid Championship in Riyadh.

28 Dec 2017

England Cricket Team

Ashes: England dominate as Cook delights with a double ton

Amidst questions being raised over his place in team, England's Alastair Cook, with an illustrious 151-test-long career, put on a batting master-class to score an unbeaten double ton at the MCG.

28 Dec 2017

India

Dhananjai is Indian Cricket Team's new video analyst

Team India has opted to make a last minute change in its support staff ahead of the tour of South Africa.

28 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

Top 5 multi-crore bat endorsement deals

Endorsements are an important part of a successful cricketer's life. Multi-crore sponsorship deals have been signed by cricketers as brands look to milk the most out of the popularity of our loved sportspersons.

27 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

Sri Lankan super fan is Kohli's special guest

Indian captain Virat Kohli tied the knot with his long time partner Anushka Sharma on December 11th.

27 Dec 2017

Olympics

TOPS program targeted at Olympics flawed, says high-profile committee

Unhappy with the implementation of TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) program, the high-profile committee had written to the Sports Ministry asking for a status report.

27 Dec 2017

Football

Mourinho says Manchester United should invest more

Another lacklustre performance from Manchester United saw them drop points at home on Boxing Day.

27 Dec 2017

England Cricket Team

Ashes 4th Test: Cook's hundred puts England in charge

Starting the Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test at 244-3, Australia struggled to bat and were bowled out quickly for 327, giving England a chance to get back in the game.

27 Dec 2017

India

RCB undecided on retaining Virat Kohli for IPL 2018

With the IPL player retention deadline closing in, Royal Challengers Bangalore are facing a dilemma.

27 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

#ThatWas2017: T20 Cricket's best XI for 2017

2017 has been a good year for cricket. But the format that has benefited the most in 2017 has been T20 cricket.

27 Dec 2017

Badminton

PV Sindhu raises concern about new badminton rule

India's top ranked badminton star, PV Sindhu, has voiced out her concern about the new experimental service law which is set to be implemented next year.

26 Dec 2017

England Cricket Team

Top 5 Boxing Day Test Matches

Boxing Day test match is one of the most anticipated traditions in cricket and the Melbourne Cricket ground has been its iconic venue.

26 Dec 2017

Islam

Mohammad Kaif trolled again, this time for a Christmas post

Former Indian cricketer, Mohammad Kaif, has once again become the victim of social media hatred and this time it was for posting pictures of him celebrating Christmas with his family.

Ashes 4th Test: Warner and Smith put hosts in command

Australia ended the opening day of Boxing Day Test at the MCG on 244-3 with David Warner and Steven Smith scoring big for the side.

26 Dec 2017

Olympics

Special Olympics gold medallist turns laborer

Government's apathy against sportspersons is something that is not new in our country.

25 Dec 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

India move to second spot in the ICC T20I rankings

Following their emphatic 3-0 series win against Sri Lanka, India are ranked number 2 in the latest ICC T20I rankings, moving up 3 places from fifth spot.

25 Dec 2017

India

Meet Shekar Veeraswamy, India's number 1 wheelchair tennis player

India's number 1 wheel-chair tennis player, Shekar Veeraswamy, has added another trophy to his cabinet by winning the AITA ranking Tabebuia Open 2017.

24 Dec 2017

India

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I in numbers

India won the 3rd T20I rubber against Sri Lanka at the Mumbai's Wankhede stadium, completing a 3-0 series whitewash.

24 Dec 2017

Test Cricket

Why is Boxing Day significant in sports?

We all remember 'Boxing Day' as the day when sporting action takes place all over the globe.

24 Dec 2017

BCCI

Ratnakar Shetty to stay BCCI General Manager

The BCCI has extended the services of cricket administrator Ratnakar Shetty, as the Board's general manager for game development until the 31st of March.

24 Dec 2017

Football

El Clasico: Magician Messi breaks 5 records

Goals, drama and high octane action, the El Clasico lived up to its promise.

23 Dec 2017

Football

FIFA scandal: Two former South American football officials convicted

Two former South American football officials have been convicted on multiple charges of corruption by a New York city jury. The conviction is with regard to the ongoing investigations in the FIFA corruption scandal.

23 Dec 2017

India

#13YearsofDhoni: Why is MS Dhoni so crucial for Team India?

13-years ago, on this day a 24-year-old Dhoni with long hair walked out onto the pitch in Indian colours for the first time.

23 Dec 2017

India

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20: Probable XI

After a record breaking performance by Team India on Friday, the series is already in India's clutches.

23 Dec 2017

Football

Manchester United shortlist players for January transfer window

The shock League Cup exit has left Manchester United's manager Mourinho a lot to ponder with.

22 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

Warne names his all-time batting XI

Shane Warne is, undoubtedly, one of the best bowlers the world has ever produced.

Ashwin working on leg spin ahead of SA tour

India's master off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, is working on 'leg-spin', adding yet another variation to his bowling arsenal, ahead of the India's tour of South Africa.

22 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

#ThatWas2017: Top 10 sensational moments from cricketing world in 2017

2017 was an amazing year for cricket fans. Virat Kohli and Steven Smith kept the records tumbling but there was plenty more action happening across the globe too.

22 Dec 2017

Real Madrid

Barcelona to visit Santiago Bernabeu in El Clasico

The El Clasico is upon us. The two powerhouses of Spanish football will lock horns at the Santigao Bernabeu stadium on Saturday.

22 Dec 2017

India

Ind vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I: Probable XI

Rohit Sharma has the opportunity to win his first T20I series as a captain when India take the field against Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Indore.

21 Dec 2017

Athletics

Birmingham to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The English city of Birmingham will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.