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Jul 28, 2017 15:07

Sports Ministry allocates Rs3bn to NSFs for FY 17-18

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday said it has spent a total of Rs328.1 million so far under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme, which was rolled out in March 2015, for assisting athletes preparing for the Olympics.

"A total amount of Rs32.81 crore was released till date under the scheme for training and other…

Jul 28, 2017 15:07

Kerala Evergreen issues apology for 'copied' crest

MUMBAI: Nine days after newly inducted I-League side Kerala Evergreen FC (there is nothing official about it yet though) was officially introduced to partners, club fans and media, it has been forced into firefighting mode over the club's crest and logo.

Jul 28, 2017 13:07

Porsche exiting WEC LMP1; to compete in Formula E

FRANKFURT: Porsche Friday revealed plans for a factory-backed works team to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship from the 2019/20 season. 

As part of a new strategy and realignment of Porsche’s existing motorsport programme, the German manufacturer declared it would be ending its involvement in the LMP1 class…

Jul 27, 2017 16:07

UFC names global licensing partner

LAS VEGAS: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, has entered into a new, multi-year global licensing agreement with Dyaco International that will begin in 2018. 

The partnership, negotiated by IMG, grants the rights to manufacture and distribute UFC branded combat and fitness equipment in both professional…

Jul 27, 2017 16:07

Tata Motors lead sponsor of UP Yoddha

ALIGARH: Tata Motors Thursday announced the association of its new pick-up Tata Yodha with new franchise in the upcoming Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2017, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Yoddha. 

The UP Yoddha team is owned by GMR group, which is also the owner of the Delhi Daredevil franchise team in the Indian Premier league.…

Jul 27, 2017 15:07

BCCI SGM unanimously trashes key Lodha reforms

NEW DELHI: After sending out appropriately conciliatory signals in the lead-up to the Wednesday's special general meeting (SGM), the Indian cricket board's satraps rejected all the key components of good governance recommended by the Justice RM Lodha committee. 

Board of Control for Cricket in India acting secretary Amitabh…

Jul 27, 2017 10:07

BFI gets Sports Ministry recognition; pro league plans awaited

MUMBAI: The final piece is in place for the hoops game to take off in the way envisioned in 2010 when IMG-Reliance signed a 30-year commercial rights contract with the then unified Basketball Federation of India (BFI).

On Wednesday, the K Govindraj-led BFI issued a letter to all affiliate units confirming that the Sports…

Jul 26, 2017 14:07

Cue Slam player draft: 25 picked

HYDERABAD: Cue Slam - Indian Cue Masters League was launched here Tuesday by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India and the event's commercial rights holder Sportzlive Entertainment. 

Sportzlive have acquired long-term rights for Cue Slam. While BSFI will provide technical support and help in acquiring players,…

Jul 26, 2017 12:07

Mithali Raj to get BMW from Chamundeswaranath

HYDERABAD: V Chamundeswaranath, famous for gifting cars to a number of sports persons after they won laurels for the country, has added Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj to his list.

Chamundeswaranath, a former chief selector of the junior Indian cricket team and now the vice-president of the Hyderabad District…

Jul 26, 2017 12:07

ATP launches FTA digital radio service

LONDON: The ATP and ATP Media, the broadcast arm of the ATP World Tour, Tuesday jointly announced the launch of their own digital radio channel, ATP Tennis Radio – a live, free-to-air audio platform for tennis fans to enjoy worldwide. 

The bespoke, 24/7 digital radio offering is hosted by Gigi Salmon, joined by a team of…