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Chennaiyin rope in goalkeeping duo of Sanjiban, Nikhil

Indian Super League holders Chennaiyin FC on Thursday announced the signing of goalkeepers Sanjiban Ghosh and Nikhil Bernard on a two-year and one-year deal respectively.

Dipa Karmakar looking to give her absolute best in Asian Games

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who has recovered well following a knee injury that forced her to withdraw from the 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games, on Thursday said that she is looking forward to give her absolute best and stand on people's expectation in the upcoming Asian Games.Karmakar suffered a knee injury while practicing for the trails of Asian Championships 2017. She immediately underwent an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery in April last year and has been out of action since then.She also opted to skip 2018 edition of the Commonwealth Games, where she bagged a bronze medal in 2014.Talking to ANI regarding the same, the 24-year-old said that she is absolutely fit now and that she and her coach Bishweshwar Nandi are looking for a good show in the upcoming events."I am absolutely fit. I will try my best to give good performance. I and coach are working hard for the same. We are practicing vault. We are hopeful to perform well and do something good at the Asian ...

Hesson stepping down as New Zealand coach

Less than a year to the 2019 ICC World Cup, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson on Thursday announced his decision to step down from his post, effective from July 31.

Messi woos Griezmann, hopes Neymar stays in Paris

With Antoine Griezmann's reported transfer to Barcelona inching closer, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi described the French striker as a "great player", Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo reported today. "He is clearly a great player," Messi said when asked about the Atletico Madrid striker, although he said he was "not 100 percent sure" if the French striker would make the move to Catalonia. But Messi layed on the compliments for the diminutive No.9. "Good players always have an understanding and he's at an exceptional moment in his career," said Messi. The Barcelona man told Mundo Deportivo he hoped Real Madrid's pursuit of Paris Saint Germain striker Neymar would come to nothing. "The truth is that wouldn't please me at all," said Messi of the prospect of meeting his former teammate in Madrid's all-white shirt.

Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship to kick off tomorrow

Talented riders from across the country will look to show their skills when the MRF MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship kicks off with the Rolon Round at the Kari Motor Speedway here tomorrow. The five-round National championship programme includes One-Make Championships (OMC) for two of country's leading two-wheeler manufacturers, TVS and Honda, both of whom have tweaked their respective events to make them more competitive and representative of pan-India talent. The National Championship comprises four categories the top-end Super Sport Indian Open (165cc) which boasts of country's top riders and dominated by TVS Racing and Honda Ten10 Racing teams, Pro-Stock 301-400cc, Pro-Stock 165cc and Stock 165cc (Novice and Girls). A big step forward this year is the decision by title sponsors MRF to provide slick tyres for bikes in Super Sport Indian (165cc) and Pro-Stock (301-400cc) classes from Round 2 to be held at the MMRT circuit in Chennai next month. The slicks ..

India women's team beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, keep final hopes alive

Outclassed in their last game by Bangladesh, India today bounced back with an improved all-round show to notch up a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka and keep alive their hopes for a final berth in the Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup here. After two facile victories over Thailand and Malaysia, India were handed a reality check in their last game by Bangladesh, who notched up a comprehensive seven-wicket win to record their maiden international win over their neighbours across any format. India, however, dished out an improved performance today with left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht (2/20) snapping two wickets and effecting two run-outs, while Jhulan Goswami (1/20), Anuja Patil (1/19) and Poonam Yadav (1/23) taking one wicket each to restrict Sri Lanka to 107 for 7. India then rode on some useful contributions by the top and middle order to overhaul the target, reaching 110 for 3 with seven balls to spare. Chasing 108 for a win, openers Mithali Raj (23) and S Mandhana (12) got good starts before ...

PyeongChang 2018 announces multimillion-dollar surplus

The President of the Organising Committee for PyeongChang 2018 (POCOG) Lee Hee-Beom has announced the Games have achieved a multimillion-dollar surplus.

Coimbatore all set to stage rolon round of Racing Nationals

The rolon round of the MRF national motorcycle racing championship 2018, commencing here at the Kari Motor Speedway on Friday heralds a new season that promises plenty of top-drawer action amidst a few innovations designed to unearth fresh talent.

Kenya youth runners opt out of Diamond League circuit

World Youth champions Celliphine Chespol and George Manangoi of Kenya will skip the Diamond League circuit to focus on the world U-20 championships in Tampere, Finland next month.

Independiente part ways with Spanish coach Rescalvo

Colombian football club Deportivo Independiente Medellin has announced that it is parting ways with Spanish coach Ismael Rescalvo after the two sides reached a "mutual agreement".

Firmino criticises Ramos for remarks about Champions League final

Brazil and Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has hit back at Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos for the Spain international's sarcastic response to questions about his actions in last month's UEFA Champions League final.

Augsburg sign defender Felix Goetze from Bayern

German football club Augsburg have signed young defender Felix Goetze from Bayern Munich, both sides announced.

PCB delighted with Arthur's performance as head coach

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has heaped praise on Mickey Arthur, saying that they are absolutely satisfied with the head coach's performance and that the Men in Green are doing pretty well under him.Arthur was initially contracted in May 2016 to serve for up to two years. However, the PCB had extended his contract as Pakistan head coach till the 2019 World Cup in October last year.When quizzed if they are looking to extend the South African's contract beyond the showpiece event, Sethi said that that though they are delighted with Arthur's performance, the decision to continue rest in his hands."I suppose you need to ask Mickey if he wishes to extend his stay with us, as this not something one side can decide. I think Mickey is having a good ride and the entire team is doing well in his tenure. One of the coaches is leaving and I am not sure if we will fill that position or one of the existing coaches will take up that position; we will wait to see what Mickey has .

Kenya eye big win against Chinese Taipei to make final

Kenya would look to quickly recover from their humiliating 0-3 loss to India and secure a huge win against Chinese Taipei in the last league game to make the final of the Intercontinental Cup here tomorrow. The two sides clash here in the last league game of the four-nation tournament where hosts India has already reached the finals. For the other spot in the final, New Zealand and Kenya are both in contention having snatched one-victory each. In these circumstances, Kenya would look to blank Chinese Taipei, who are out of the tournament, having suffered two losses, and set up the summit clash against India. And if the 'All Whites' lose their game against India tonight, then just a win will help Kenya and the margin won't matter. Kenya, which is participating in the tournament with younger players, still is a formidable side to beat. Their style of football is much more attacking as players are physically strong. The African nation are a tough nut to crack, which they showed against ..

German coach Loew pins hopes on golden generation (Team Profile)

A year ago, German football seemed to be racing toward a bright and promising future. What was basically a team of youngsters had won the Confederation Cup in Russia only three years after the older generation won the World Cup in Brazil.

Will Russia 2018 bring Brazil World Cup redemption? (Team Profile)

The wounds inflicted by the worst defeat in Brazil's proud football history began healing on July 29, 2014, three weeks after the side's apocalyptic 1-7 defeat to Germany in the World Cup semifinals and seven days after 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga was named national team coach for a second time.

Romero hopes to debut with Paraguayan national team against Japan

Midfielder Alejandro Romero Gamarra, who plays for the Major League Soccer (MLS) New York Red Bulls has said he hoped to make his debut with the Paraguayan national football team in the friendly against Japan in Austria next week.

Diego Reyes still uncertain as Mexico prepare for World Cup

Mexico's national football team began their practice sessions here ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with the absence of defender Diego Reyes, who is recovering from an injury, and midfielder Hector Herrera.

Brazil to strengthen power supply during FIFA World Cup

Brazil's Electricity Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) announced special operational measures to ensure that the country will not have problems with its energy supply during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, which begins on June 14, official sources said.

Portugal coach undecided on line-up for FIFA World Cup opener

Portugal national football team coach Fernando Santos has said he is still uncertain about the line-up for his side's FIFA World Cup opener against Spain.