Russia’s Karasev denies rumours of NBA draft guarantee
byMoscow, June 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian basketball prospect Sergey Karasev has said he has not received any first-round promise from an NBA (National Basketball…
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WADA optimistic about gene-doping detection research
byBeijing, June 7 (IANS) Terming researches in gene-doping detection as promising, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has hoped that a reliable test could be…
Ex-World champ Karamjit for Maharashtra Rally
byNashik, June 7 (IANS) Malaysia’s ace driver Karamjit Singh and his long-time co-driver Jagdev Singh will headline the Mahindra Adventure Rally of Maharashtra, the…
Jo recalled to Brazil squad for France friendly
byRio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Former Manchester City striker Jo has been given a surprise international recall by Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari….
Seven Corinthians fans released from Bolivian jail
byRio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Seven fans of Brazilian football club Corinthians were freed after more than three months in prison for their…
Flamengo sack coach Jorginho
byRio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Flamengo have sacked coach Jorginho after less than three months in charge of Brazil’s biggest soccer club. Thursday’s…
Russia tennis player Krotiouk gets life ban for match-fixing
byParis, June 7 (IANS) Tennis’ anti-corruption authorities banned Russian player Sergei Krotiouk for life for match-fixing. Krotiouk, whose career-high ranking was No.486 in 2009,…
Delink sports from politics: Odisha Congress leader
byBhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) Senior Odisha Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik Friday urged the central government to take immediate measures to delink sports from politics….
Champions Trophy scoreboard: India vs South Africa, Group B
byCardiff, June 6 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the opening match of the Champions Trophy between India and South Africa in Group…
India beat South Africa by 26 runs
byCardiff, June 6 (IANS) India defeated South Africa by 26 runs in their first match of the Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens here…