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Apr 29, 2019 16:04

IPL playoff timings advanced by 30 mins

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Saturday decided that the IPL playoff matches will start from 7.30 pm instead of the scheduled 8 pm start. The 11th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL)  had seen the playoff games beginning at 7 pm.

Speaking to IANS, a BCCI executive…

Apr 29, 2019 16:04

Dhoni moves SC, seeks rights on par with cheated home buyers

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has moved the Supreme Court seeking protection of his ownership rights on an over 5,500-square feet penthouse he booked 10 year ago in a project of the embattled Amrapali Group.

Dhoni's plea has come just ahead of the Aril 30 date the top court has set to hear pleas of home…

Apr 29, 2019 15:04

Stalwarts recognised at Golf Industry Association Awards

NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the annual India Golf Industry Association (GIA) awards honoured top contributors towards the growth of the game in India over the recent past, at a gala ceremony at the iconic Delhi Golf Club on Friday evening.

The GIA awards, held in the backdrop of the 8th India Golf & Turf Expo (IGTE…

Apr 29, 2019 14:04

AIFF appoints Isac Doru as technical director

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation Monday confirmed the appointment of Isac Doru as its new technical director.

Doru was selected from a list of over 60 candidates who had applied for the post which was advertised earlier this year.

Born in Craiova, the 56-year old comes with a rich experience of almost 29…

Apr 29, 2019 11:04

VVS quits CAC, Sachin denies any conflict in MI role

MUMBAI: Retired Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, who is a member of the BCCI's cricket advisory committee along with fellow greats Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly, has resigned from the CAC after being issued a conflict-of-interest showcause notice by BCCI ombudsman Justice (retired) DK Jain, regarding his role as a "mentor" of IPL…

Apr 29, 2019 11:04

Super Cup 'boycott' within rules, I-League clubs argue

NEW DELHI: The I-League clubs that collectively decided to "boycott" the Hero Super Cup in March have categorically denied being at fault during the two-day AIFF disciplinary committee hearing that concluded here on Sunday.

Apr 27, 2019 16:04

Strong sports travel season predicted for 2019

NEW YORK: We're at the cusp of the busiest time of year for sports travel, with major tennis, football, golf and sports car racing competitions being held around the world in the coming months.

Apr 27, 2019 15:04

Nielsen releases 'Esports Playbook for Brands' 2019

MUMBAI: Nielsen, the US-based global information and measurement company, has released its 2019 “Esports Playbook for Brands”.

Esports provide a burgeoning platform for marketers looking to reach an increasingly elusive consumer. Interest in professional competitive video gaming is growing, with one in five fans globally…

Apr 27, 2019 14:04

Garmin India introduces Vivosmart 4 Series

MUMBAI: Garmin India - a unit of Garmin Ltd., Friday launched a new model of its vívosmart series, 'vívosmart 4' with the new stylish design and Body Battery, pulse ox and advanced-sleep-monitoring features.

Apr 27, 2019 14:04

India ends with 13 medals at Asian Boxing C'ship

NEW DELHI: India signed off with 13 medals at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok Saturday, including two Gold, four Silver and seven Bronze.

Boxer Amit Panghal picked up his second successive Gold medal of the year on Friday, claiming the top honours in the 52-kilogram category. Panghal defeated Korea's Kim Inkyu Korea…