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Oct 26, 2019 10:10

RIL to consolidate digital entities, infuse Rs1.08tr equity

NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced that it is setting up a new subsidiary to bring all its digital initiatives under a single entity, infusing Rs 1.08 trillion equity into the new unit.

The new structure is similar to those adopted by global tech giants, and will offer a compelling investment proposition to…

Oct 25, 2019 21:10

FC Goa scores Adda52 as lead sponsor for ISL 19-20

BENGALURU:  Adda52 Rummy, owned by Gaussian Networks Pvt. Ltd., announced Friday that they are the official title sponsor of Hero Indian Super League franchise FC Goa for the ongoing 2019-20 season. 

Gaussian Networks owns leading online gaming products like rummy, poker and is known for being associated with popular brands…

Oct 25, 2019 20:10

Oman to replace HK as hosts Men’s CWC Challenge League B

DUBAI: Oman Cricket will host the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B between 2 and 12 December, after the event was relocated from Hong Kong.

The change of host venue was necessitated due to the ongoing demonstrations within the city of Hong Kong, resulting in logistical challenges and therefore the…

Oct 25, 2019 20:10

I-League to kick off Nov 30, b'caster to be confirmed

NEW DELHI: The Hero I-League 2019-20 will commence on November 30, and the official broadcaster will be confirmed within a week, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Friday, even as the full list of fixtures was yet to be released.

Rules for the new season of I-League state that a maximum of three foreign…

Oct 25, 2019 19:10

ISL season 6 opener sees viewership boost

MUMBAI: The Hero Indian Super League (ISL) Season 6 had a spectacular star studded opening in Kochi on October 20th. 

The season opener between arch rivals Kerala Blasters FC and ATK registered 1.2 TVR and 96%* growth in TV ratings among M15+AB Urban and an impressive 97% viewership growth on Hotstar over last season. 

Oct 25, 2019 18:10

Liverpool wins case against New Balance, set for Nike switch

LONDON: London's High Court has ruled in favour of Liverpool FC in the Premier League leaders' legal dispute with current kit partner New Balance, setting the stage for the Reds to switch to Nike next season in a five-year deal, the terms for which have reportedly already been agreed.     

In his ruling delivered Friday,…

Oct 25, 2019 18:10

Fast&Up collaborates with FitBharat

NEW DELHI: Keeping up with the momentum of the ‘Fit India Campaign’ launched by the Prime Minister, Fast&Up has kickstarted a 30-day #StepChallenge in collaboration with Major Surendra Poonia of FitBharat movement. 

The campaign, which kicked off Thursday, runs till November 23. 

"Fast&Up, India's leading…

Oct 25, 2019 17:10

Rana Daggubati joins Hyderabad FC as co-owner

HYDERABAD: Actor Rana Daggubati has joined ISL debutants Hyderabad FC as the franchise's co-owner.

The other co-owners are Varun Tripuraneni and Vijay Madduri.

"Hyderabad has a great legacy with the sport. This team, therefore, is a chance to rekindle that legacy," Daggubati said.

He added, "I am confidently…

Oct 25, 2019 17:10

Davis Cup tie in Pak: Leander 'b' team non-playing captain


NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association has announced a 9-member "second string" squad for next month's Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-I tie to be held in Islamabad on November 29-30 after the top stars, led by non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi, refused to travel to Pakistan. 

The AITA sent a revised list to the…

Oct 25, 2019 16:10

Players Pack brings LaLiga sponsors closer to players

MADRID: LaLiga has started to distribute its Players Pack this week, which is a new initiative to bring LaLiga's sponsors closer to players, coaching staff and boards of clubs in LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank, the first and second divisions of professional football in Spain, respectively.