News

May 12, 2020 20:05

ICC postpones Women's Cricket World Cup qualifier

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council Tuesday announced the postponement of two further qualifying events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier and the U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Europe Division 2.

As part of the ICC’s comprehensive contingency planning process and after consultation…

May 12, 2020 20:05

CSK on Indians only IPL: Like playing Mushtaq Ali T20

CHENNAI SUPER KINGS have reacted less than enthusiastically to the idea of an Indian Premier League edition with only Indian players, given the unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The IPL, which is indefinitely postponed, can be held in the September-October window if the T20 World Cup in Australia which…

May 12, 2020 20:05

Fresh dates for FIFA U-17 Women's WC India confirmed

NEW DELHI: Following a thorough assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent recommendations made by the FIFA-Confederations COVID-19 Working Group, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has taken the decision to confirm the following proposed new tournament dates, subject to further monitoring:

FIFA U-17…

May 12, 2020 19:05

ONE announces new global brand partnerships

SINGAPORE: Leading Asian fight sport promotion ONE Championship (ONE) has announced new strategic partnerships - including Xiaomi, Intel, HP and Logitech.

These revenue partnerships will leverage multiple ONE content stacks and platforms, including ONE Championship’s martial arts and esports businesses, as well as ONE Studios…

May 12, 2020 19:05

MotoGP stakeholders unite in COVID-19 fight

MADRID: The global coronavirus crisis has created a global reaction, including from the MotoGP paddock and all ancillary units linked to the sport, which includes riders, teams, sponsors and partners.

"Two Wheels for Life", the official charity of MotoGP, recently launched a campaign alongside Dorna Sports, promoters of the…

May 12, 2020 19:05

City Football Group adds 9th club to ownership portfolio

CITY FOOTBALL GROUP has agreed the acquisition of Lommel SK, making the second division Belgian outfit the ninth football club across the world that the Abu Dhabi-based CFG has a stake in. 

The investment further grows CFG’s global presence and focus on developing clubs, academies and players. As part of CFG’s network of clubs…

May 12, 2020 18:05

Wanda Diamond League announces new provisional 2020 calendar

MONACO: The Wanda Diamond League today announces a shortened, provisional calendar for late summer and autumn 2020. Several events will be rescheduled, others cancelled as organisers continue to adapt the season in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

In recent weeks, the Wanda Diamond League has been forced to suspend a number…

May 11, 2020 18:05

Tebas for LaLiga resuming on June 12; 5 players test +ve

MADRID: With the Spanish government giving the green signal to the clubs to resume training, LaLiga president Javier Tebas has suggested that the 2019-20 season should resume on June 12.

“I don’t know when football will return. I don’t know if the most probable date is June 19, I would like it to be June 12,” said Tebas as…

May 11, 2020 18:05

Indians in intl T20 leagues: players propose, BCCI disposes

MUMBAI: Former Team India regulars Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan have urged the BCCI to allow Indian cricketers without contracts to play in overseas Twenty20 leagues. 

May 11, 2020 17:05

AIFF: 4 foreigner rule from 2021; U17 Women’s WC dates awaited

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) technical committee has recommended that the 3 + 1 (Asian) foreign recruit rule be applicable in the domestic league competitions from the 2021 season.

The Asian Football Confederation has recommended these regulations for participation in AFC Club competitions.