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Dec 09, 2019 18:12

WADA bans Russia from Olympics, major events for 4 yrs

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia from global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after accusing Moscow of falsifying data from an anti-doping laboratory. 

The WADA executive committee unanimously endorsed the recommendation made by…

Dec 09, 2019 17:12

Warne looking to payout bonanza if RR offloads stake

MUMBAI: Legendary Australia cricketer Shane Warne claims a gamble that he took in first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could result in a huge pay day for him in the future. 

According to Australia's Herald Sun, Warne was paid $657,000 to come out of retirement and play for Rajasthan Royals in the cash-rich…

Dec 09, 2019 16:12

U-17 Women's WC prep: Mumbai to host 3-nation event

NEW DELHI: India is all set to host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup next year and with the preparations and build-up in full swing, the Mumbai Football Arena will play host to the U17 Women's Football Tournament 2019 - a first-of-its-kind international tournament for girls - that will see India take on Sweden and Thailand, both…

Dec 09, 2019 16:12

Kia Seltos tops YouTube's most watched ads for India in 2019

MUMBAI: As part of the 2019 yearly wrap-up, Google India has announced its annual YouTube ads leaderboard for India. The YouTube Ads Leaderboard captures ads that receive the maximum views, shares, and love from audiences across the country.

While Kia Motor’s ad for Seltos is on top, other ads on the leaderboard include…

Dec 09, 2019 16:12

WPP completes sale of 60% of Kantar to Bain Capital

LONDON: WPP has announced that it has completed the transaction to sell 60% of Kantar, its global data, research, consulting and analytics business, to Bain Capital Private Equity, with respect to approximately 90% of the Kantar business, and that the proportionate transaction proceeds have been received.

Dec 09, 2019 16:12

Stage set for FICCI's 9th sports summit 'TURF 2019'

NEW DELHI: Industry body FICCI has announced the 9th edition of its global sports summit “TURF”, which is slated to be held at the FICCI Federation House on 11th December.  

This will be the 9th edition of TURF, which will witness sports personalities, administrators and members from the Indian sports fraternity in attendance…

Dec 09, 2019 12:12

Olympic Summit urges esports bodies to explore opportunities

NEW DELHI: The recently-concluded Olympic Summit agreed on a two-speed approach with International Federations being urged to explore esport opportunities, suggesting that the sports movement should just focus on players and gamers rather than specific games, as this focus on individuals would promote the participation in sport and…

Dec 07, 2019 13:12

KXIP to play all home games in Mohali: Report

KINGS XI PUNJAB is reportedly set to play all its home fixtures at the PCA Stadium in Mohali in the forthcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

This puts to rest speculation doing the rounds that Kings XI Punjab will likely play their IPL 2020 "home" games in two stadia - PCA Stadium in Mohali and Ekana…

Dec 07, 2019 11:12

Man City unveils '8-figure' training kit deal with Marathonbet

MANCHESTER CITY has announced its first ever global betting partnership with online bookmaker Marathonbet, agreeing a multi-year deal with the Premier League champions that will also cover Manchester City Women.

The renegotiated deal is worth eight-figures, according to UK's Daily Mail. By way of comparison, City’s…

Dec 06, 2019 19:12

ADHM 2019 raises Rs126.6m across 10 causes

NEW DELHI: The fifteenth edition of the prestigious Airtel Delhi Half Marathon broke records in philanthropy too! – Two individuals crossed the Rs 10 million mark in fund raising for their chosen Civil Society Organisation – CSO/NGO. Fundraisers #GoBeyond the spirit of running to raise a remarkable Rs 126.6 million for various causes…