Manc City hosts FICCI-Libero sports delegation
byManchester, April 11 (IANS) A 25-member FICCI-Libero Sports India delegation, which is in Britain for the Soccerex European Forum, were treated to a presentation…
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‘FIFA World Cup venues won’t become white elephants’
byBrasilia, April 11 (IANS) Brazil’s sports minister Aldo Rebelo has rejected claims that stadiums built for next year’s FIFA World Cup are in danger…
Dakar Rally ‘national priority’ for Bolivia
byLa Paz (Bolivia), April 11 (IANS) Bolivian President Evo Morales has issued a decree declaring the upcoming 2014 Dakar Rally, whose competitors will race…
Champions League: Messi cameo helps Barca reach 6th straight semis
byBarcelona, April 11 (IANS) Lionel Messi may have only played 30 minutes and he looked to still be carrying a hamstring strain, but his…
Taufik Hidayat to promote Chinese brand in Indonesia
byJakarta, April 11 (IANS) Indonesian badminton star Taufik Hidayat has been appointed by Changhong, one of China’s leading electronics manufacturers, as its brand ambassador…
IPL champs KKR to partner Seiko
byNew Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Seiko as their official watch partner. The…
McLaren enter partnership with Gillette
byShanghai, April 11 (IANS) McLaren Mercedes and Gillette, the world’s leading men’s shaving and lifestyle brand, have agreed on a marketing partnership that will…
Ex-Russian Olympic official faces embezzlement charge
byMoscow, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A criminal investigation has been launched into alleged spending violations by the former vice president of Russia’s Olympic Committee,…
Russian cyclist Kaykov caught doping
byMoscow, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian cycling team RusVelo has torn up its contract with rider Valery Kaykov after the 2012 European silver…
IPL: CSK’s Vijay, Hussey thrash Punjab by 10-wicket win
byMohali, April 10 (IANS) In one of the most dominant wins of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Murali Vijay and Michael Hussey helped Chennai…