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Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat

After the Biden administration announced the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, former US diplomat on Monday informed the athletes will still be able to take part in the games

After 21 races, Formula One down to the wire in thrilling title finish

First driver across the finish line will be crowned champion

India tour of SA: New schedule announced, 1st Test at Centurion from Dec 26

The Indians were originally set to leave on December 9 but the travel plans have changed, which means that the Tests will now start on December 26 instead of the previously finalised December 17

East Bengal aim for 1st win of season against FC Goa in battle of laggards

Fresh from a gritty goalless draw against a strong Chennayin FC, SC East Bengal will look to notch up their first win of the season when they face a struggling FC Goa

Beijing threatens retaliation if US boycotts 2022 Winter Olympics

China on Monday threatened to take "firm countermeasures" if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

AICF lines up slew of international open tournaments in India next year

The All-India Chess Federation (AICF) has announced a packed calendar for the year 2022, lining up as many as 13 international open tournaments across the length and breadth of the country.

Perth dropped as Ashes Test venue over difficult quarantine rules

Cricket Australia on Monday confirmed the fifth Test of the upcoming Ashes series will no longer be played in Perth.

India return to top of ICC Test rankings after New Zealand series win

India beat New Zealand by 372 runs in the Mumbai Test on the fourth day after drawing the opening match in Kanpur.

Odisha govt felicitates Sunita Lakra for her contribution to Indian hockey

Sunita Lakra thanked the Odisha government for backing sportspersons and recognising their hard work

BWF: Sindhu loses women's single finals to An Seyoung, settles for silver

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu settled for a silver medal after going down meekly to South Korea's An Seyoung 16-21 12-21 in the summit clash of the BWF World Tour Finals here on Sunday.

Let's inspire youth to shine in games: PM on Neeraj Chopra's initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country should keep on doing efforts to inspire youth to shine on the games field.

Sindhu enters final of BWF World Tour Finals, beats Yamaguchi in semis

Reigning world champion and the two time Olympic medallist beat Yamaguchi 21-15 15-21 21-19 in a thrilling match

Davis Cup: Croatia beats Serbia in doubles after Djokovic fails to impress

Croatia beat Serbia in doubles to advance to the Davis Cup final after Novak Djokovic couldn't follow up his single's win in the decider.

Don't know if I will ever walk again, but made my peace with that: Cairns

Cairns is now residing at the University of Canberra hospital in a special rehabilitation facility

Bengaluru take on defending champions Mumbai City FC in ISL

Bengaluru FC will need to be sharp through the ninety minutes when they face defending champions Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Saturday.

BCCI AGM likely to discuss fate of India's tour to South Africa

The fate of India's upcoming tour of South Africa amid the trepidation triggered by new COVID-19 variant Omicron will be addressed when the BCCI holds its 90th Annual General Meeting on Saturday

NBA ropes in Viacom18 for multi-year broadcasting partnership

The NBA and private broadcasting group Viacom18 on Friday entered into a multi-year partnership to live-broadcast NBA games and programming across television and over-the-top streaming

WTA stance on women's tennis in China could be unique, cost millions

WTA President and CEO Steve Simon did not set out to lead the way for how sports should confront China when he announced that the women's tennis tour would suspend tournaments there

UN General Assembly urges truce during winter Olympics in Beijing

The UN General Assembly urged all nations to observe a truce during the Beijing Winter Olympics starting in February

Daniil Medvedev beats Mikael Ymer, puts Russia back in Davis Cup semifinals

Daniil Medvedev maintained his perfect record at the Davis Cup Finals to put Russia into the last four.