US First Lady Melania Trump praised NBA superstar LeBron James for his charity work, a day after her husband, President Donald Trump, attacked the Los Angeles Lakers players intelligence.


Melania Trump praises LeBron James following President's insult


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The use of flares inside Moroccan football stadiums is set to be penalized from now on with sentences of between two and five years in prison, the country's official gazette reported on Saturday.


Morocco to penalize use of flares in football stadiums


India were bowled out for 162 in their second innings, losing the first Test to England by 31 runs before lunch on the fourth day here on Saturday.


England beat India by 31 runs in first Test


Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a law allowing people holding the "Fan IDs" issued during the 2018 FIFA World Cup to visit Russia visa-free until the end of the year.


Putin signs law allowing visa-free entry for World Cup fans


The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the National Sports University bill, 2017, which seeks to establish a National Sports University in Manipur to promote sports education.


LS passes National Sports University bill


The Delhi High Court on Friday quashed the orders appointing Mridul Bhadauria as President and her husband Janardhan Singh Gehlot as Life President of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI). The HC ordered fresh elections within three months.


Delhi HC removes Kabaddi Federation top brass


India is one of 18 nations that will host rugby's most coveted prize, the Rugby World Cup trophy, also known as the Webb Ellis Cup, during its world wide tour ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019.


Rugby World Cup trophy to visit India


Women's brains are much more vulnerable than men's to injury from repeated football heading, according to a new study.


Women football players more vulnerable to injury from heading


The Lok Sabha on Wednesday took up for consideration the National Sports University Bill, 2018, aimed at promoting education in the areas of sports sciences, sports technology, sports management and sports coaching.


Parliament discusses Bill on National Sports University


Indonesian President Joko Widodo has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to the opening ceremony of the Asian Games which will be held at Bung Karno Stadium here on August 18, authorities said on Wednesday.


Indonesia invites Kim Jong-un to Asian Games opening ceremony


Cricket star Virat Kohli says in his initial days in the game, he was judged for his 'cool' appearance, due to which people had the perception that he would be a "flash in the pan".


People thought I'd be flash in the pan: Virat Kohli


Goa Sports Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Tuesday said the government will investigate whether the Bandodkar Gold Cup -- one of the most expensive sports trophies made of pure gold plating -- has been surreptitiously replaced with one made of a cheaper metal.


Goa to probe if Bandodkar Gold Cup trophy switched


NBA superstar LeBron James has said that President Donald Trump is using athletics and athletes to split up the country.


Trump using sports to divide country: LeBron James


An Italian athlete of Nigerian origin sustained an injury to her left eye on Monday after unknown assailants threw eggs at her from a car in what police were investigating as a possible racially-motivated attack.


Italian athlete injured in suspected racist attack


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with the Commonwealth Games 2018 medal-winning paddlers, including Manika Batra and Achanta Sharath Kamal.


Modi interacts with CWG TT medallists


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday flagged off an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) mountain expedition here that will scale the Manirang Peak.


ITBP expedition to conquer Manirang Peak in Himachal


Udaybir Sandu, a national level hockey player, says his love for sports helped him get a role in Akshay Kumar-starrer "Gold".


How hockey helped Udaybir Sandu get 'Gold'


Having broken new ground by becoming the first Indian to participate in the Thailand Superbike Championship, Sandesh Prasannakumar is now focussed on finishing on the podium in the remaining two phases of the competition. The Bengaluru racer made it a memorable debut by finishing second in the first phase of the competition.


Sandesh Prasannakumar creates new landmark for Indian racers


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded athlete Hima Das and para-athletes Ekta Bhyan, Yogesh Kathuniya and Sundar Singh Gurjar during his monthly radio show "Mann Ki Baat".


Modi hails Hima Das, para-athletes in Mann Ki Baat


Actor Adil Hussain is delighted that Akshay Kumar has expressed interest in making a biopic on sprinter Hima Das. He hopes an Assamese actor gets to play the part.


Adil Hussain hopes Assamese actor plays Hima Das on-screen


Actor-producer Akshay Kumar, who is busy promoting his forthcoming sports-drama film "Gold", says he would like to make biopic on life of Indian sprinter Hima Das who became the first Indian athlete to win a gold in a track event at just 18 year of age.

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