Now watch out for animated Tendulkar in ‘Master Blasters’
byNew Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Indian cricket’s master blaster Sachin Tendulkar now has an animated avatar. It will be seen in “Master Blasters”, a…
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Uganda football coach fired
byKampala, April 9 (IANS) The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) sacked the coach of their national team, Bobby Williamson. Williamson’s contract was terminated…
Sunrisers opt to bat against Royal Challengers
byBangalore, April 9 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium…
Champions League: Xavi banking on home support for semis berth
byBarcelona, April 9 (IANS) Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez is optimistic about his side reaching the Champions League semifinals Wednesday night. The Spain international was…
Maracana meets Olympic standards
byRio de Janeiro, April 9 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro’s state government has denied that the Maracana Stadium will be shut for more redevelopment work…
McLaren strengthens environmental commitment
byWoking (Surrey), April 9 (IANS) McLaren Mercedes, the world’s first carbon-neutral Formula 1 team, has re-confirmed its carbon-neutral status and has formed a partnership…
Dravid fined for slow over rate
byJaipur, April 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid has been fined $20,000 after his side maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier…
Champions League: Barca look to overcome injuries against PSG
byBarcelona, April 9 (IANS) Barcelona are looking for another magical night at the Camp Nou Stadium Wednesday when they try to secure a place…
Russia limits sickness benefits for sportspersons
byMoscow, April 9 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered lowering of sickness benefits for sportsmen and top managers, the Kremlin press service said….
World Aquatics venue to open Friday
byKazan (Russia), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The $115 million swimming hall that will host much of the 2015 World Aquatics Championships here is to…