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French defender Sagna joins minnows Benevento
French defender Bacary Sagna on Saturday signed contract with Serie A minnows Benevento Calcio, the Italian football club announced.
I-League: Neroca eye top spot with win over Gokulam (Preview)
Neroca FC will have the golden opportunity to leapfrog current table toppers Minerva Punjab FC to reach the summit of the I-League standings when they host Gokulam Kerala FC at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here on Sunday.
Sonia hails cricket U19 team for World Cup win
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the Indian team for their victory in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.
Tendukar, Ganguly all for smooth transition of U-19 players
Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly today emphasised on smooth transition of the Under-19 World Cup winning players, who impressed with their discipline and controlled aggression during their victorious campaign. "The whole team is exceptionally talented and have the passion and right aggression," Tendulkar, who keenly followed the U-19 World Cup matches, told PTI. "The young Indian team has a pool of talent and are being nurtured to realise their full potential. We can look forward to some exciting times for team India in the years to come." The Indian cricket icon was quick to give a piece of advice to the Under-19 World Cup triumphant team so that their talents are not lost in the transition. "If they keep working hard, the sky is the limit. They will definitely have to push themselves harder and give their best in the transition," Tendulkar said. Giving full credit to coach Rahul Dravid, Tendulkar said the team was in safe hands. "The way the team goes
ISL: Goa aim to put season on track against NorthEast (Preview)
Having lost a close match to Mumbai City FC in their last game, FC Goa will look to put their campaign back on track when they take on NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League clash at Fatorda Stadium on Sunday.
Barca face tough trip across town for local derby
FC Barcelona face the shortest, but one of the toughest away trips before the end of the football season when they travel to face local rivals Espanyol on Sunday afternoon.
Golfer Khalin chase leaders at 2018 Maybank Championship
Indias Khalin Joshi and Berry Henson of the United States took advantage of opening eagles to stay in the title hunt after the third round of the Maybank Championship here on Saturday.
U-19 World Cup: BCCI congratulates victorious India colts
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated the India team, who thumped Australia by eight wickets to lift their fourth ICC U-19 World Cup, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, on Saturday.Before they arrived in New Zealand, India were favourites to win the title and they have performed like champions right from the first game.With the victory in the finals, India are now the most successful side in the history of the tournament with four titles.The performance of the youngsters is an extension of the strong system that BCCI has built where talent is identified, nurtured and given an opportunity to shine.CK Khanna, Acting President of the BCCI, said, "The nation is celebrating today thanks to the India U19 team. The boys have been terrific and did not let their guard down. The winning margins in all the matches show their dominance. It speaks about the rich quality we have not only at the senior level, but also at the junior level. Despite most of the boys playing in New
Aiden Markram to lead South Africa in remaining five ODIs
Having suffered a huge setback due to regular skipper Faf du Plessis' injury, the Cricket South Africa today named 23-year-old batsman Aiden Markram as skipper for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against India. Du Plessis fractured his right index finger during the first ODI in Durban that India won by six wicket despite his century. Markram has only featured in two ODIs so far, making his debut against Bangladesh in October 2017. He has also played 6 Tests. He led South Africa to Under-19 World Cup triumph in 2014 and has been widely regarded as a future captain. However, Du Plessis' unfortunate injury prompted selectors to fast-track Markram to the hot-seat. "It wasn't a hard decision. Rather, it was an easy decision. If AB de Villiers was around, and other senior players as well, we would have probably looked at different options," said Linda Zondi, convenor and head of the Cricket South Africa selection panel. "But at the moment, with both our former ...
Cadiz club CEO held without bail on money-laundering allegations
Spain's National Court has ordered that Cadiz football club CEO Quique Pina should be held without bail pending an investigation into charges of money laundering.
President, PM congratulate U-19 World Cup wining team
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Cricket team after they defeated Australia by eight wickets to win the ICC U19 World Cup.
Britain draw level with Spain in Davis Cup tie
Cameron Norrie pulled off a big upset on his Davis Cup debut, defeating Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut to help Britain draw level at 1-1 in their World Group first-round tie.
India's Deepa, Durga Devi promoted to FIH Umpiring Promising List
Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Deepa and Durga Devi on being promoted to the FIH Umpires Promising List for Outdoor Hockey by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).International Umpire Javed Shaikh too was promoted to FIH World Panel of Outdoor Hockey.41-year-old Shaikh from Mumbai is presently officiating as Umpire Manager at the Khelo India School Games along with Deepa and Durga Devi as part of the 28-member Technical Officials team delegated by Hockey India in smooth execution of the Games.While Shaikh is a popular face among the International Umpires after officiating in major world events such as the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games as well as the 2014 Men's World Cup in Hague, and a career spanning over 15 years, 33-year-old Durga Devi will travel to Gold Coast, Australia for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in April.Durga Devi started her career in hockey back in 2003 from the Sports Authority of India Hostel in Dharamshala. She even represented the Himachal ...
Sachin, Kohli lead wishes for India U19 stars
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and India skipper Virat Kohli led the cricket fraternity in congratulating the Rahul Dravid-coached India Under 19 side, which thrashed Australia by eight wickets to clinch the World Cup for the fourth time at Tauranga in New Zealand on Saturday.
Kalra elated after U-19 World Cup win
Having guided India to the ICC U19 World Cup with an unbeaten century in the final here on Saturday, an elated Manjot Kalra asserted that the wicket at the Bay Oval Stadium here was good for batting which made his job easier.
Batshuayi scores 2 to lead Dortmund over Cologne
Belgian international Michy Batshuayi had a brace in his debut with Borussia Dortmund to lead the German football side to a 3-2 victory over FC Cologne.
Sarfraz should be named skipper until 2019 World Cup: Moin Khan
Former Pakistani cricketer Moin Khan has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to keep the current team skipper Sarfraz Ahmed in the role of leader until the 2019 World Cup."Sarfraz is someone who leads from the front and gives his hundred percent for his country on the field," the Dawn quoted Khan, as saying."He was the unanimous choice of fans and critics across Pakistan to lead the team in all the three formats last year and should be given all the backing now so that he could lead with confidence and build up a competitive team for the next year's World Cup in England," he added.Under Sarfraz, Pakistan had recently lost the ODI series against New Zealand by 1-5, but had won the T20I series against the same.Commenting on it, Moin said the team lost there because the conditions were tough due to which the top-order failed."It was this very approach of Sarfraz, that people are finding faults in, which won us the high-profile Champions Trophy in England last June where again the
Banned Peru captain Guerrero to train in Argentina ahead of World Cup
Peru football team captain Paolo Guerrero will train alone in Argentina in a bid to maintain fitness as he sees out a doping ban ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup.
Real Sociedad pound Deportivo 5-0 in La Liga
Real Sociedad turned the page on the departure earlier this week of star defender Inigo Martinez with a 5-0 rout over relegation-bound Deportivo.
Liverpool coach defends Coutinho's move to Barcelona
Liverpool FC coach Jurgen Klopp has defended star winger Philippe Coutinho's move to Spanish football giants FC Barcelona, although he acknowledged that he would have liked to keep him at the English Premier League (EPL) club.