Carlos Henrique joins Real Madrid
byMadrid, June 11 (IANS) Real Madrid confirmed the permanent signing of Brazilian midfielder Carlos Henrique (Casimiro) on a four-season deal on Monday. The 21-year-old…
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Canadian soccer body fights back for Sikhs’ rights
byMontreal, June 11 (IANS) The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) has stood up for Sikhs’ rights and suspended the Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) for not…
Penarol coach confirms resignation
byMontevideo, June 11 (IANS) Uruguayan champions Penarol coach Jorge Da Silva has confirmed his resignation. During a meeting last Sunday with club president Juan…
Lebanese referee jailed six months in Singapore
bySingapore, June 11 (IANS) A Lebanese referee was sentenced to six months in jail here Tuesday for accepting free sex in return to fix…
India opt to bowl against West Indies
byLondon, June 11 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl against the West Indies in their second Group…
Nadal happy to be fit and in form, but unsure of Wimbledon
byMadrid, June 11 (IANS) Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal believes he is playing better tennis than anyone in the world right now, but says…
Michael Clarke to miss New Zealand match
byBirmingham, June 11 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke has not yet recovered from a chronic back injury and will miss out on his side’s…
Russian city bids for world speed skating meet
byMoscow, June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian city of Kolomna is bidding to host the 2016 world single distance speedskating championships. The city, a…
Brazil deserves kudos for Confederations Cup: Minister
byRio de Janeiro, June 11 (IANS) Despite some problems in the construction of venues, Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo said the country deserves kudos…
UEFA launches investigation against Turkey’s Fenerbahce, Besiktas
byAnkara, June 11 (IANS) European football’s governing body UEFA has launched an investigation into match-fixing against Turkey’s Besiktas and Fenerbahce and will hear the…