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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…

Feb 11, 2020 18:02

3 PVL teams initiate legal action against VFI

NEW DELHI: Acting against what they claim is the unilateral termination of the Pro Volleyball League, three of the six franchises in the PVL have sent a legal notice to the Volleyball Federation of India. 

They have alleged that the termination of the league came as a shock, especially as after a meeting between FIVB, VFI…

Feb 10, 2020 18:02

New Salem cricket stadium to host IPL, TNPL matches

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday inaugurated a new cricket stadium at Thalaivasal in Salem district that will soon host Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. 

The stadium, spread across 16 acres with five pitches, was built at a cost of Rs 30 million and will soon host IPL matches, Times of…

Feb 10, 2020 18:02

IOC Coaches Awards: 'Honourable mention' for Gopichand

NEW DELHI: Badminton national chief coach Pullela Gopichand has received an honourable mention in the 2019 Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards instituted by the International Olympic Committee. 

Gopichand has been integral in the rise of Indian badminton over the past decade with the likes of Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and…