News

Aug 28, 2017 09:08

National sports talent portal ready for launch

MUMBAI: The much-awaited National Sports Talent Search Portal will be launched in New Delhi by the vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu Monday.

Aug 28, 2017 09:08

Mayweather ends career on 50-0 after richest payday in fight history

MUMBAI: That Floyd Mayweather Jr. ended his illustrious career on a winning note after the most lucrative fight in combat sports history was no suprise. Sunday night's biggest surprise was that his opponent Conor McGregor - an MMA champion making his boxing debut - made a match of it and the paying public got their money's worth in a…

Aug 26, 2017 15:08

Rajasthan Royals staying put

MUMBAI: News doing the rounds that 'returning' Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals have asked for a new team name and are contemplating shifting their base out from the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) stadium in Jaipur are reportedly incorrect.

“The media has misconstrued everything. Do you think we would want to change our…

Aug 26, 2017 15:08

No opening ceremony but PM may attend 1st U17 WC game: Report

NEW DELHI: Ever since world body FIFA confirmed that its president Gianni Infantino would not be attending the opening fixture of the Under-17 World Cup, the question doing the rounds has been whether the government would go ahead anyway with an official launch function. 

Aug 26, 2017 14:08

Cue Slam to return with two season format, more teams

AHMEDABAD: The Cue Slam — Indian Cue Masters League is poised to return in a two season format from next year, riding on a successful inaugural edition that culminated in Ahmedabad on Friday.

The next edition of the Cue Slam will likely be held in March 2018 and will see the participation of more teams, according to Atul Pande…

Aug 26, 2017 14:08

Sports Illustrated revamps mobile app SI Play

MUMBAI: Sports Illustrated Play has launched an improved version of its mobile app SI Play. According to the company, any team or club—regardless of league affiliation—can now use SI Play’s advanced mobile platform to manage schedules, get real-time updates, communicate with other members and share social content.

“The debut…

Aug 26, 2017 14:08

Star Sports to telecast KPL 2017

BENGALURU: Star Sports has come aboard as broadcast partner for the sixth edition of the Karbonn Smartphones Karnataka Premier League, powered by Cycle Pure Agarbathies, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has announced.

The sportscaster will telecast live all matches of the tournament, which will run from 1-23…

Aug 26, 2017 14:08

Dhoni to foray into hospitality business

MUMBAI: Former India captain M S Dhoni's company Rhiti Travels and Ticketing Limited is planning to invest an estimated Rs5 billion in a new five star hotel coming up in Ranchi soon.

The hotel will come up on a five-acre piece of land, owned by the state tourism board, and will be located close to the Judicial Academy at…

Aug 24, 2017 18:08

test for image wrap

NEW DELHI: SVG Columbus, the data-driven marketing agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has been appointed as the digital agency for SportzLive's snooker and 9 ball (pool) league #CueSlam.

Aug 24, 2017 18:08

test for image wrap

NEW DELHI: SVG Columbus, the data-driven marketing agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has been appointed as the digital agency for SportzLive's snooker and 9 ball (pool) league #CueSlam.