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ISL-4 final: Tickets to be available from Thursday
Football Sports Development Limited, organisers of the Indian Super League (ISL), will start the box office (manual) ticket sale for this season's final between Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC from 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Paartalu extends stay with Bengaluru FC
Australian midfielder Erik Paartalu has signed a new contract with Bengaluru FC which will keep him with the Blues until the end of the 2019-2020 season. Paartalu's signing comes a day after Bengaluru announced that they had extended the contract of goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu for a five-year period. Paartalu has been with the Blues since July 2017, during which time he has established himself as one of the most impressive midfielders in the Indian Super League, scoring five goals in the Blue shirt, while being a mainstay in Albert Roca's side. "It's been an amazing journey at Bengaluru FC so far. Without a shadow of doubt, signing for another two years was an easy decision to make for me. I hope we have continued success together and know that I will continue to give every ounce of myself each and every time I pull on the Blue jersey," said Paartalu after signing the deal. Paartalu scored a brace in Bengaluru's 4-1 win over Delhi Dynamos at home and once against FC Goa away from
OGQ support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat
Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) today said it will support ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is eyeing a podium finish at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The 23-year-old Vinesh currently competes in 50 kg freestyle wrestling and was earlier training under the JSW Sports Excellence programme. A silver winner at the recently-concluded Asian Wrestling Championship, Vinesh is also a 2014 Commonwealth Games champion, an Asian Games bronze medallist and a five-time Asian championship medallist. "I am very focused to win a medal for India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and I am so glad that OGQ will be supporting me in my preparations. 2018 is a very important year for me as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games are coming up. I am really excited to work with the team of OGQ," Vinesh was quoted as saying in a media release issued today. Former Olympian and OGQ CEO Viren Rasquinha, said, "We are very proud to support Vinesh in her journey to the Olympic podium. To start with, OGQ will be ...
Toronto in CONCACAF CL semis despite loss
Major League football champions Toronto FC lost 2-3 to Mexican champions Tigres in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final but managed to qualify for the semi-finals on away goals.
Carla Suarez reaches Indian Wells quarters
Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro set up a quarter-final clash with Venus Williams at the Indian Wells tennis tournament after beating Danielle Collins of the United States 6-2, 6-4.
Ciriello aims to improve India's dragflicking abilities
Indian hockey team's analytical coach Chris Ciriello today said apart from improving dragflicking abilities, his task is also to inculcate winning habit among players. "This is a very good opportunity. I know India and understand its culture. I think we will get to taste lot of wins, but want to make sure these guys have an understanding of winning. This is one of my main focus area as analytical coach," he told PTI. Team India captain Manpreet Singh also lauded Ciriello's induction as analytical coach. "I am excited about Chris. He is a typical Aussie, who puts lot of weight behind winning. "I know him from past few months. I am amazed about his enthusiasm to inculcate the habit of winning among players. Most of the players are already learning finer aspects of winning, and I am no exception," he added. Ciriello had shot into limelight with his superb hat-tricks in The Hague World Cup and Glasgow Commonwealth Games finals in 2014. He had also bagged two Champions Trophy gold medals ..
SriLankan Airlines becomes the Official Airline Partner of Hero Nidahas Trophy 2018
Celebrating the Island's independence with the spirit of cricket, SriLankan Airlines, the National carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the one world alliance, becomes the official airline partner of the Hero Nidahas Trophy 2018.The much-awaited series, organized in collaboration with ITW consulting Pvt. Ltd., is going on in Colombo from 6th - 18thMarch, 2018. Acclaimed cricketers from Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh will be competing in the upcoming fixture, which will be played out at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.The Nidahas Trophy - a tri-nation series between India, Bangladesh and host SriLanka will be held to commemorate Sri Lanka's 70 years of independence. Further, this event also marks the 70th birthday celebrations of SriLankan Cricket, a journey from 1948. Concurrently, India and Bangladesh will also commemorate their independence of many years respectively and therefore this tournament will be of significant sentimental value to all ...
Mitchell Santner sidelined with knee injury
In a major blow to New Zealand, in-form all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of cricket for six to nine months due to a knee injury.The 26-year-old felt discomfort in his right knee during the recent limited-overs series against England and Australia and a scan at the time revealed a "bone defect".A further scan in recent days has shown that the defect had deteriorated further and that he would now require to undergo surgery to get it fixed.Santner will be operated on later this week, before he begin an extensive rehabilitation.Confirming the news, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said that Santner experienced some discomfort while playing and now scans showed that a "bone defect" had deteriorated and is required him to undergo surgery."Mitchell is a key player in all three formats for us, so we'll certainly miss him in the upcoming series. It's important though that he gets this fixed and we have him back for what is a big next 18 months for us," New Zealand coach Mike Hesson
Merkel re-elected by German parliament to fourth term
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was today elected by parliament to her fourth term at the helm of Europe's biggest economy. Bundestag lawmakers voted 364-315 for Merkel, with nine abstentions. Merkel is to be formally appointed by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier before taking the oath of office at 1100 GMT.
Dynamos, Churchill battle for a spot in the Hero Super Cup
Indian Super League outfit Delhi Dynamos will look to continue their unbeaten run when they take on I-League team Churchill Brothers in the inaugural Hero Super Cup eliminator at the Kalinga Stadium here tomorrow. Dynamos come into this game on the back of a six-match unbeaten run that saw them rise from the bottom of the ISL standings to finish 8th in the table. Veteran striker Kalu Uche was the pick of the players for the Lions, as he found the back of the net 13 times in the tournament and he will be looking to keep up with his good run tomorrow. Churchill Brothers side finished 9th in the I-League and were relegated to the 2nd division of the tournament. The Goan side finished with 17 points from 18 games and will be hoping to end their dismal season on a high by advancing to the Round of 16 of the inaugural Super Cup. "We can't afford to take Churchill lightly. They are desperate to bounce back, and their aim is the same as ours; to advance to the Super Cup. They have a strong ...
Yuki's impressive run at Indian Wells ends with defeat to Querrey
Yuki Bhambri's stupendous run at the Indian Wells Masters came to an end following his defeat to American world number 21 Sam Querrey in the third round, here. The Indian qualifier, ranked 110, pushed his opponent before bowing out with a 7-6(4) 4-6 4-6 loss, which came after an intense battle lasting two hours and 20 minutes. The 25-year-old Indian saved 11 of the 15 breakpoints in the gruelling match. The 45 points he earned by making the third round and 16 from the qualifying event, are likely to push Bhambri back to top-100 when the new rankings are issued on Monday. It has been a great tournament for Bhambri, who knocked out players of the calibre of two-time doubles Grand Slam winner Nicolas Mahut and world number 12 Lucas Pouille en route the third round. Bhambri said playing Frenchman Pouille and Querrey was very different. "They were completely different opponent. Sam has bigger serve and relies a lot on it. That was the difference today. He bailed himself out on a lot of ...
Rani to lead Indian hockey eves at CWG 2018
Ace striker Rani will lead the 18-member Indian women's hockey squad while experienced goalkeeper Savita will serve as her deputy in the prestigious Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, which is slated to begin on April 4.The Indian team is grouped in Pool A along with Malaysia, Wales, England and South Africa and will begin their campaign on April 5 against Wales.It should be noted that Savita is making a return to the team after having been rested for the recently-concluded tour of South Korea.Savita will be accompanied by Rajani Etimarpu in goal while the defence unit is packed with experience and grit as Deepika, Sunita Lakra, Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur and Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam will look to keep out the opposition's attacks.Monika, Namita Toppo, Nikki Pradhan, Neha Goyal and Lilima Minz will form the midfield while Rani, Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navjot Kaur, Navneet Kaur and Poonam Rani, who returned to the squad during South Korea tour, will form India's attack.The ...
SAM&Co. wins Suresh and Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket League
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Co. (SAM and Co.) won the inaugural edition of Suresh and Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket League. Sent to bat by the Bar Associations of Delhi (BAD) cricket team, the SAM and Co. cricket team scored 137/7 in its designated 20 overs. In response, the BAD cricket team scored 128/4 in 20 overs, in a closely fought match.Shardul S Shroff, Executive Chairman, SAM and Co., said, "It is very fulfilling that the SAM and Co. team emerged the Champions in the inaugural edition of Suresh and Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket League. The team managed to keep its nerve in a neck to neck fight, after the match went down to the wire in the last over, and pulled off a stunning victory!"Joyous Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Cricket Team after winning the inaugural edition of Suresh and Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket LeaguePallavi S. Shroff, Managing Partner, said, "I am thankful to all the managing partners of the participating law firms in their support in ...
Nidahas Trophy: India eye final berth in Bangladesh tie
India will look to seal their spot in the finals of the Nidahas Twenty20 tri-series when they take on Bangladesh in the last league stage match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.After clinching back-to-back six-wicket wins against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka respectively in their last two games, India have a healthy +0.210 net run rate.The men in blue, who began the T20I tri-series in the absence of rested skipper Virat Kohli with a five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka, will now aim to continue their winning momentum heading into the fourth match as they bid to seal the final spot.If India fail to clinch the victory today, the Rohit Sharma-led side's future in the series would then rely on the fixture between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on Friday.Going into the clash, India are bound to be cautious against Bangladesh after the latter chased down a mammoth 215 runs against Sri Lanka in their last match at the same venue on Saturday.Bangladesh will ...
Commonwealth Games: Indian women's hockey squad announced
Hockey India on Wednesday named a 18-member national women's squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4.
Dortmund extend contract with Piszczek
Borussia Dortmund have prematurely extended the contract with Lukasz Piszczek, the eight-time German champions confirmed in a statement.
Del Potro eliminates Ferrer at Indian Wells
Sixth-seeded Argentine Juan Martin del Potro rose to the round of 16 of the Indian Wells Masters tennis tournament after eliminating Spanish star David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (3).
Halep beats Wang to reach BNP Paribas quarters
Top-seeded Simona Halep cruised past Wang Qiang of China in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament here.
Universidad beat Vasco in Copa Libertadores tie
A late goal from former Chile under-20 midfielder Angelo Araos handed Universidad de Chile a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Vasco da Gama in their Copa Libertadores group match here.
Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team at Commonwealth Games
Ace striker Rani Rampal will captain an 18-strong Indian women's team, while experienced goalkeeper Savita will shoulder the duties of vice-captain at next month's Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Hockey India said today. The Indian team has been grouped in Pool A along with Malaysia, Wales, England and South Africa at the multi-sport event scheduled to begin on April 4. India will begin their campaign on April 5 against Wales. 27-year-old Savita, who is making a return to the team after having been rested for the recently concluded tour of South Korea, will be accompanied by Rajani Etimarpu in goal. The defence unit is packed with experience and grit as Deepika, Sunita Lakra, Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur and Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam will look to keep out the opposition's attacks. Monika, Namita Toppo, Nikki Pradhan, Neha Goyal and Lilima Minz will form the midfield while Rani, Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navjot Kaur, Navneet Kaur and Poonam Rani, who returned to the squad during