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Leicester docked six points for financial breaches

India, Feb. 7 -- Former Premier League champion Leicester was docked six points in the second-tier Championship on Thursday for breaching the English Football League's financial rules. Leicester was f... Read More


FIFA reports a record of 5,973 international transfers in January trading window

India, Feb. 7 -- A record number of 5,973 international transfers were recorded in the January trading window for men's soccer, according to a FIFA report released. That marks a 3 per cent increase fr... Read More


Atletico Madrid beats Real Betis to reach Copa semifinals

India, Feb. 7 -- Ademola Lookman scored on his Atletico Madrid debut in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis that sent Diego Simeone's team to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, A... Read More


Strasbourg beats Monaco to reach French Cup quarterfinals

India, Feb. 7 -- Paraguay midfielder Julio Enciso scored twice as Strasbourg beat Monaco 3-1 at home to reach the French Cup quarterfinals. Winger Martial Godo put Strasbourg ahead in the seventh minu... Read More


Attacking not enough in modern hockey: Navneet

India, Feb. 7 -- India forward Navneet Kaur said modern-day hockey demands much more from attacking players, stressing that even strikers must make strong defensive contributions. The Indian women's t... Read More


India brace for Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifier

India, Feb. 7 -- The faster playing conditions in Bengaluru are expected to suit Dhakshineswar Suresh more than India's top singles player Sumit Nagal as the hosts take on the Netherlands in the Davis... Read More


Balaji is better option for doubles: Skipper Rajpal

India, Feb. 7 -- India's Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Friday said recent match exposure and form influenced the team management's decision to select N Sriram Balaji in place of originally-picked ... Read More


Patrick Reed shoots 65 to share lead in Qatar Masters

India, Feb. 7 -- Patrick Reed continued his torrid pace in the Middle East when he made six birdies in the opening eight holes and finished with a 7-under 65 to share the lead with Daniel Hiller in th... Read More


Nitu, Preeti, Jadumani storm into semis as India confirm 19 medals in Spain

India, Feb. 7 -- Former world champion Nitu Ghanghas, Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh punched their way into the semifinals, as Indian boxers assured themselves of 19 meda... Read More


3 dead, several hurt after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles grocery store in US

India, Feb. 7 -- Three people were killed and at least six others were seriously hurt when a car slammed into a grocery store Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles, authorities said. The crash was reporte... Read More