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Jan 30, 2017 18:01

'Sachin by Spartan' range of equipment, sportswear launched

MUMBAI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Spartan International have launched the much-anticipated “Sachin by Spartan” range at an event here Monday.

In a world-first showcase event, invitees were treated to an exhibition of the cricket equipment and sportswear range which will be available internationally.

Jan 30, 2017 18:01

Virat teams up with Zeeva for MuveAcoustics

MUMBAI: Hong Kong-based consumer electronics company Zeeva has partnered with India's biggest sports celebrity Virat Kohli for MuveAcoustics, its personal lifestyle audio brand for urban consumers. 

The partnership was facilitated by Virat’s management agency - Cornerstone - and is aimed at promoting MuveAcoustics’ product…

Jan 30, 2017 18:01

Nike marks Federer, Serena Slam landmarks with signature lines

NEW YORK: In celebration of Serena Williams' history-making 23rd major title and Roger Federer overcoming celbrated friend and rival Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open to claim an 18th Grand Slam singles title — the most of any male tennis player — Nike has laced and suited its two all time greatest tennis stars. 

Jan 30, 2017 17:01

World No. 6, 8 to headline 2017 ITTF World Tour India Open

NEW DELHI: The Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour, India’s first table tennis extravaganza in many years, has secured the participation of a number of top international stars and the country’s best players.

The India Open, being organised by 11Even Sports with the support of the Table Tennis Federation of India, will take place…

Jan 30, 2017 16:01

SC appoints ex-CAG Vinod Rai head of 4-member panel to run BCCI

NEW DELHI: Putting an end to the suspense, the Supreme Court Monday appointed four administrators of impeccable credentials to run the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 

The four-member panel is headed by former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai and includes historian Ramachandra Guha, former woman…

Jan 30, 2017 16:01

SC appoints ex-CAG Vinod Rai head of 4-member panel to run BCCI

NEW DELHI: Putting an end to the suspense, the Supreme Court Monday appointed four administrators of impeccable credentials to run the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 

The four-member panel is headed by former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai and includes historian Ramachandra Guha, former woman…

Jan 28, 2017 19:01

Gavaskar fears hit to IPL 2017 if SC further delays naming administrators

KOLKATA: Former captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday expressed concerns over the dilly dallying of naming the new set of administrators to run Indian cricket, saying pushing back of the hearing date any further would adversely impact preparations for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.

"I just hope over the next…

Jan 28, 2017 18:01

Volvo Ocean Race adds Melbourne to 2017-18 route

ALICENTE, Spain: The Volvo Ocean Race will give sports fans an extra Christmas present in 2017 after adding Melbourne to the route for the forthcoming edition starting in October.

The change to the 2017-18 route, announced on Friday morning in Melbourne, means the Race will visit Australia for the eighth time – but for the…

Jan 28, 2017 18:01

VW Motorsport commences Ameo Cup 2017 race car testing

GREATER NOIDA: Volkswagen Motorsport India’s one make series, Ameo Cup 2017 is getting ready to hit the Indian circuits. The race counterpart of the ‘made-for-India’ and ‘made-in-India’ Ameo – the Ameo Cup race car – has been undergoing development at the Volkswagen Pune Plant in Chakan for the last several weeks. The race car was…

Jan 28, 2017 18:01

8,000+ register for inaugural IDBI Kolkata marathon

KOLKATA: Over 8,000 are set to run at the inaugural edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon. 

The event is scheduled in the City of Joy on Sunday. While runners from the city are eyeing the finish line on race day, IDBI Federal Life Insurance and NEB Sports look to relay the message of health and fitness…