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Feb 11, 2020 20:02

Churchill Brothers exploring ISL entry bid: Report

MUMBAI: In what is truly a development that has come out of left field as it finally proves true, I-League team Churchill Brothers is reportedly looking at making an entry into the Indian Super League in 2020-21 season.

Feb 11, 2020 19:02

CBS Sports in betting partnership William Hill Sports Book

LAS VEGAS: CBS Sports and William Hill, America's leading sports book operator, today announced a strategic partnership that makes William Hill the Official Sports Book and Wagering Data Provider across all CBS Sports platforms. The deal will reimagine fan engagement through a unique integration of sports betting, media, product and…

Feb 11, 2020 19:02

ICC introduces front foot no ball technology

DUBAI: Front foot no ball technology will be used in a major tournament for the first time at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia later this month. The decision to use this system was made after successful trials conducted recently in both India and the West Indies.

Feb 11, 2020 19:02

U19 WC finals fracas: ICC sanctions 2 Indian, 3 Bangla players

DUBAI: Five players have been found guilty of a Level 3 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Support Personnel following the final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Potchefstroom in South Africa on Sunday.

Three Bangladeshi players; Md Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain and Rakibul Hasan and two Indian players; Akash…

Feb 11, 2020 19:02

India's Vivek Sagar, Lalremsiami win FIH Rising Star awards

NEW DELHI: Indian men's team midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad and Indian women's hockey team striker Lalremsiami have been adjudged the FIH Rising Star of the Year 2019. 

Vivek who made his International debut for the Indian men's team in January 2018 during a tour to New Zealand was part of the Indian team that won the FIH men’s…

Feb 11, 2020 19:02

Ineos upgrades, expands Mercedes F1 sponsorship

LONDON: The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is delighted to announce a new five-year principal partnership with global manufacturer INEOS. The agreement sees INEOS extend its existing performance partnership to become principal partner of the team and increase its position in sport.

“It’s a proud moment for INEOS to…

Feb 11, 2020 19:02

Extreme E ropes in top ex-Red Bull execs in build up to launch

LONDON: Extreme E, the radical new electric off road SUV racing series starting in 2021, has injected proven energy into its team by way of a couple of Red Bull recruits who bring impressive motor and extreme sports experience.
 

Feb 11, 2020 18:02

NBA tips off Hennessy partnership

NEW YORK: Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a multiyear partnership that makes Hennessy the Official Spirit of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and USA Basketball.  

For more than 250 years, Hennessy has celebrated those who push the limits…

Feb 11, 2020 18:02

WWE announces WrestleMania 2021 host venue

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE has announced that SoFi Stadium at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles will host WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

“There is nothing quite like WrestleMania Week,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “It is a one-of-a-kind event that provides an economic boost to the…

Feb 11, 2020 18:02

Intl T20 cricket drives growth in 2019: Study


DUBAI: The International Cricket Council Tuesday released the 2019 Associate Member census figures that show a huge leap in the amount of cricket being played around the world. 

The decision by the ICC board to award international status to all T20 matches between members in 2018 and the introduction of global rankings…