Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debutants Haryana Steelers coach Rambir Singh Khokhar feels that the ongoing fifth season will help young players to get further recognition and establish their careers.


Young players will  benefit from PKL 5, says Haryana Steelers coach (IANS interview)


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An online betting racket has been busted here with the arrest of three bookies, police said on Saturday.


Online betting racket busted in Delhi, three held


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that state police Constable Sushen Ray has won the triple jump gold at the World Police Games in Los Angeles.


Bengal constable bags another gold in World Police Games


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that Bengal police constable Sushen Ray has won the gold medal in long jump in the World Police Games in Los Angeles.


Bengal policeman wins Gold in World Police Games


Kerala is set to host the Nehru Boat Race here on Saturday with nearly 80 boats participating.


Kerala gears up for Nehru Boat Race


Sachin Tendulkar in his much-loved film "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" said that every time he was under stress he would listen to Bappi Lahiri's song "Yaad aa raha hai". The singer says he's as much a fan of the cricket star.


I love Sachin Tendulkar: Bappi Lahiri


A white Ford Bronco that carried former NFL star O.J. Simpson in the infamous 1994 chase when he tried to evade Los Angeles police, is now up for sale, the media reported.


Car used in O.J. Simpson chase up for sale


A series in Sri Lanka has always been tough and no captain before Virat Kohli won back-to-back series in the island nation. The record books don't show that India played a Sri Lanka team weakened by the retirement of two of their all-time greats in the last two years.


Kohli's team should think of tougher challenges ahead overseas (Column: Just Sport)


Yuvraj Singh made a comeback to India's ODI cricket team after a lengthy period earlier this year, and fared average on the performance meter. The cricketer, also known for entrepreneurial initiatives and his charity work, says cricket will always be a priority in his life but he also tries to "inspire young people with his story".


I try to be inspirational for youth: Yuvraj Singh


Ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu on Wednesday assumed office as a Deputy Collector in Andhra Pradesh.


Sindhu takes charge as Deputy Collector in Andhra


"Umeed India", a TV series hosted by former cricketer Virender Sehwag, is set to launch a crowdfunding campaign that aims to empower athletes.


Sehwag's show launches crowdfunding initiative to empower athletes


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the state is looking forward to hosting the FIFA U-17 football World Cup final in two months' time, adding the magnitude of the event in itself is a huge gain for the city.


Hosting U-17 World Cup final huge gain for Kolkata: Bengal CM Mamata


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday honoured India international woman cricketer Sushma Verma by offering her the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police for her sporting achievements.


Himachal CM honours woman cricketer Sushma


The Kerala High Court on Monday lifted the life ban imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on discarded Indian pacer S. Sreesanth.


Kerala HC lifts life ban on Sreesanth


The Kerala High Court on Monday lifted the life ban imposed by the BCCI on Indian pacer S. Sreesanth.


Kerala High Court lifts life ban on Sreesanth


Upcoming racer Chittesh Mandody's journey on the fast lane started from his ancestral garage in Kolhapur to the Kari Motor Speedway here, where he swept all the three races of the LGB Formula 4 category in the opening round of the JK Tyre National Racing Championships last month.


Racer Chittesh reveals journey from garage to speed lanes


When he completed his hat-trick by trapping South Africa's Morne Morkel leg before wicket in the third Test match at the Oval with his orthodox off-spin, Moeen Ali entered the record books on three counts.


From Moeen Ali to Ranji: Hindu-Muslim in cricketing diaspora (Comment: Special to IANS)


Indian snowshoe athlete Tanveer Hussain Parra has been indicted in the US for allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 12-year-old girl.


Indian athlete indicted on sex abuse charge in US


The Goa assembly on Thursday passed a motion congratulating Goa-based members of the Indian women's cricket team Shikha Pandey and Tracy Fernandes for their stellar performance in the recently concluded Women's World Cup final in London.


Goa assembly congratulates local players for World Cup feat


Fresh from her successful performances in the recently concluded Women's World Cup, cricketer Harmapreet Kaur was on Wednesday handed over a cheque of Rs five lakh by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh here.


Cricketer Harmanpreet meets Amarinder; gets Rs 5 lakh cheque


Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, accused of tax fraud, has denied any wrongdoing.

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