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BCCI to explore mini-IPL this September

With the Champion's League T20 window open in Sept-Oct, hopes to hold a short version abroad

Puma & Reebok: Two for the run

The author weighs in on the 'lockable' Puma Ignite Disc and the uber flexible Reebok ZPrint Run

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Madras High Court dismisses petition against TNCA election

The petitioner alleged that the association has not implemented the recommendations of Justice R M Lodha Committee

'Achhe din' ahead for Indian cricket: Sunil Gavaskar on Anil Kumble

Gavaskar said Kumble, unlike some other coaches, will be actively involved in the team

Manoj Kumar becomes second Indian boxer to secure Rio ticket

With the win, Manoj became the second boxer after Shiva Thapa (56kg) to make the cut for the Rio Games

Kumble appointed India's head coach for one year

Panel comprising Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly had interviewed 10 candidates for the job

'Efficient' non-Hindi speaking coach shouldn't raise objections: BCCI chief

Last week, the BCCI had shortlisted 21 candidates out of 57 applicants for the post after they met the primary criteria specified by the sport's governing body

Indian team's head coach to be announced by Thursday evening, says BCCI president

Last week, the sport's governing body had shortlisted 21 candidates out of 57 applicants for the post

Russia faces ban from Olympic weightlifting

A final decision will be taken after the IOC confirms whether the second samples from the weightlifters were also positive

Heartbreak for boxing fans as Mary Kom denied Rio ticket

International Olympic Committee has denied wild card entry to the five times world champion for the Rio Olympics Games

Rory McIlroy withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Brazil has been most affected by the mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly through Latin America and the Caribbean

HI distributes 1,200 hockey sticks to celebrate Olympic Day

Around the world, national Olympic associations and their members hold special celebrations to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee

Hurt Anju Bobby George resigns as Kerala Sports Council President

Besides the iconic athlete, 13 other members of the council, including noted volleyball player Tom Jose, also resigned

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina into Copa America final

Messi with a stunning free kick doubled Argentina's lead and beat the USA with 4-0 score

Rio 2016 organisers apologise after jaguar shot dead at Olympic torch ceremony

The jaguar, named Juma, was the real-life version of Brazil's Olympic team toy mascot, known as Ginga

I won't mess up like I did while recommending Greg Chappell: Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly has been given the responsibility of picking up the next chief coach of India

Sourav Ganguly does not rule out coaching Team India in future

The former southpaw is member of the BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee along with Laxman & Tendulkar, assigned to pick the next head coach

BCCI's first annual conclave begins in Dharamsala

The conclave, from June 21-24, is the first ever the Board of Control for Cricket in India is holding

Olympic tickets go on sale at Rio shops

Tickets, previously only available to Brazilian residents online, are now on sale at two shopping malls in Rio