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Feb 10, 2020 17:02

BAI to revamp, up prize money for domestic tournaments

HYDERABAD: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has outlined plans to overhaul its domestic tournament structure as well significantly increase the prize money on offer.

The revamped structure will have three levels of tournaments, Times of India reports. 

Level 3 will have six 6 BAI Series Badminton…

Feb 10, 2020 16:02

Dubai to host Asia/Oceania Group I Fed Cup matches

NEW DELHI: The International Tennis Federation has confirmed Dubai as the venue for the Asia/Oceania Group I Fed Cup matches, to be held in UAE's commercial capital from March 3 to 7.

The ITF had initially announced that Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana), Kazakhstan, would be hosting the event after moving out the matches from…

Feb 10, 2020 15:02

B'luru Raptors overcome Mumbai Rockets to claim PBL4 crown

BENGALURU: A year after losing a narrow final to the Hyderabad Hunters, Bengaluru Raptors came up trumps in their second successive finals, edging the Mumbai Rockets 4-3 to win their first Premier Badminton League title at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, here on Sunday.

The PBL Season 4 winners were richer by Rs 30 million for…

Feb 10, 2020 14:02

Complexity Gaming win FIFA eClub World Cup 2020

MILAN: Complexity Gaming triumphed in a dramatic finale at the FIFA eClub World Cup 2020 here Sunday to be named the leading club team on competitive EA SPORTS FIFA.

The North American side, consisting of 'Joksan' and 'MaXe', edged Ellevens on penalties after the Final Showdown went to the third leg decider.

Complexity…

Feb 08, 2020 17:02

Wi-Fi usage surges at Super Bowl For 7th yr running

SAN JOSE, Calif.: Signaling technology's massive presence in sports, a record 26.42 terabytes of data was transferred within the stadium during Super Bowl LIV in Miami — an increase of 9.9% from last year's NFL championship game, despite being held at a smaller-capacity stadium with nearly 10,000 fewer fans. 

Feb 08, 2020 17:02

Pro gamers establish world's 1st team-owned Esports league

LOS ANGELES: The world's most famous professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) teams have united to create Flashpoint, a first of its kind, player run global esports league. 

Intended as an esports league for adults, Flashpoint bills itself as an antidote to the financial instability and hectic player schedules in…

Feb 08, 2020 16:02

ShareChat testing fantasy sports app: Report

MUMBAI: Indian social media startup ShareChat, which last August raised $100 million in a financing round led by Twitter, has developed a fantasy sports app and has been quietly testing it for six months, TechCrunch reports.

ShareChat’s fantasy sports app, called Jeet11, allows betting on cricket and football matches and has…

Feb 08, 2020 16:02

MI scores individual team sponsorship landmark: Report

MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani-owned Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians has signed two new sponsors - Marriott Bonvoy and Astral Pipes - and with it has reportedly become the first Indian sports franchise to cross the Rs1 billion sponsorship revenue milestone for a single season.

A team spokesperson confirmed both…

Feb 08, 2020 15:02

Corona fears: Women to skip Badminton Asia Team C'ships

CHENNAI: The women’s badminton team has withdrawn from the upcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships in Manila, the Philippines due to fears over the coronavirus pandemic, New Indian Express reports. 

It has been learnt that some of the players were unwilling to go while parents of the younger players were unwilling to send…

Feb 08, 2020 15:02

Sharon Stone to host 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony

BERLIN, February 7, 2020 – Critically acclaimed actress, producer, director, writer and activist Sharon Stone is set to host the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony in Berlin on February 17.
One of the most noteworthy performers of her generation, Sharon became a global star with her portrayal of Catherine Tramell in the…