Indo-Canadian MPs denounce ban on Sikh turban on soccer field
byToronto, June 13 (IANS) Three Indo-Canadian members of parliament have denounced the ban on Sikhs from wearing the turban while playing football in the…
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Georgia accepts Putin’s offer for Olympic security role
byTbilisi (Georgia), June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Georgia is prepared to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to take a role in security at next…
Government clears way for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup
byNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved a proposal for submitting guarantees sought by the AIFF from the central government for…
US network NBC shuns YouTube for Sochi Olympics
byWashington, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) United States television network NBC will not team up with YouTube to provide digital footage of next year’s Winter…
More injury woes for Brazil’s Romulo
byMoscow, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) After nine months out injured, Spartak Moscow and Brazil midfielder Romulo is to face yet more time on the…
2014 Dakar Rally to travel through Bolivia
byLa Paz, June 13 (IANS) Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has confirmed that the 2014 Dakar Rally will travel through Bolivia. Bolivian president Evo Morales…
Joaquin to join Fiorentina
byRome, June 13 (IANS) Fiorentina have confirmed having completed a deal with Malaga regarding the transfer of winger Joaquin Sanchez. “ACF Fiorentina and Malaga…
Abdelloue joins Stuttgart
byBerlin, June 13 (IANS) Norway international Mohammed Abdelloue will join Stuttgart from Hannover until July 2017. The former Hannover striker Abdelloue will wear the…
Garcia appointed Roma coach
byRome, June 13 (IANS) Roma football club announced they have officially appointed ex-Lille manager Rudi Garcia as their new coach. “We are very excited…
Cicero gives Santos victory over Atletico
bySao Paulo, June 13 (IANS) A first-half strike from Cicero was enough to give Santos their first win of the Brasileirao season as they…