ICC launches Champions Trophy website
byDubai, May 23 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday launched the official event website for the Champions Trophy, which will be held in…
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Adriano extends contract with FC Barcelona
byMadrid, May 23 (IANS) FC Barcelona confirmed that the football club has agreed to extend the contract of utility player Adriano Correia until the…
Pellegrini announces Malaga departure
byMadrid, May 23 (IANS) Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave the Spanish football club at the end of the current season….
Seedorf out to revive Botafogo’s past glory
byRio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Mention Botafogo to most young Brazilian football fans and the likelihood is the word will conjure images of…
IPL Playoff: Mumbai take on Rajasthan in the clash of titans (Preview)
byKolkata, May 23 (IANS) Notwithstanding serious doubts over injured Sachin Tendulkar’s availability, Mumbai Indians would look to exorcise their Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs…
Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
byKathmandu, May 23 (IANS) Eighty year-old Japanese Yuichiro Miura Thursday became the world’s oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. “He climbed…
Santos reject Barcelona Neymar bid
byRio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Santos have rejected a 20 million-euro offer from Barcelona for Brazil star Neymar. The Brazilian outfit, which last…
Olimpia hold Fluminense in Libertadores quarters
byRio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Olimpia raised hopes of an unlikely semifinal berth after holding Fluminense to a 0-0 draw in their Copa…
Kazakhstan defeat India in volleyball tourney
byLuohe (China), May 23 (IANS) Kazakhstan defeated India 3-2 in the China International men’s volleyball tournament here. Kazakhstan won 25-12, 23-25, 24-26, 25-20, 15-7…
Finance head Carrion to run for IOC president
byGeneva, May 23 (IANS) Finance Commission head Richard Carrion has joined the race to succeed International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge. The Puerto…