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Aug 17, 2017 12:08

BFI extends boxing league bid submission deadline

MUMBAI: The Boxing Federation of India has extended the last date for submission of bids by companies for licensing the rights to run its upcoming Indian Boxing League.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the BFI says that the date of submission of the bids and opening of the bids has now been extended to 11 September 2017.…

Aug 16, 2017 17:08

CoA seeks SC go-ahead to remove BCCI office bearers

NEW DELHI: In its fifth status report filed before the Supreme Court, the Committee of Administrators has sought the removal of the current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office bearers for non compliance of the CoA's directives.

The status report also demanded forensic audit of each state association under a…

Aug 16, 2017 15:08

Kerala Blasters teams with Hyderabad academy for grassroots development

HYDERABAD: Sachin Tendulkar's Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters Wednesday announced a partnership with Hyderabad Football Academy (HFA) for grassroots football talent development in the city.  

Founded in 2014 by young trio M Atif Hyder, Tejo Ananth Dasari and Pavan Kumar Duvva, Hyderabad Football Academy offers…

Aug 16, 2017 15:08

Doha airport upgrades Bayern Munich sponsorship

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has enhanced its current sponsorship of the Bundesliga giants FC Bayern Munich as Platinum sponsor. 

The latest FC Bayern jersey featuring HIA-Qatar’s logo on the sleeve of the team shirts was also revealed.

Aug 16, 2017 15:08

Neymar is Handicap International's 1st intl ambassador

GENEVA: Neymar-mania, which has engulfed France, landed briefly in neighbouring Switzerland on Tuesday where the Brazilian star became Handicap International's first-ever international ambassador at a ceremony at the United Nations here.

Aug 16, 2017 14:08

Chinese bizman completes Southampton FC takeover

LONDON: Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao, who had confirmed in January that his company Lander Sports Development had agreed terms to take a controlling stake in Premier League side Southampton FC, completed the deal Monday but in a personal capacity.  

Jisheng and his family are buying an 80 per cent stake in Southampton FC,…

Aug 16, 2017 14:08

SLC clears T20I tour to Pak

COLOMBO: Eight years after a terror attack against a touring Sri Lankan team in Lahore brought top international cricket in Pakistan to a standstill, the Emerald Isles'cricket board has approved a tour to the strife-torn nation comprising three Twenty20 internationals.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) chief Thilanga Sumathipala said…

Aug 16, 2017 13:08

Patnaik assures support for intl rugby tourney in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR: A delegation representing World Rugby, Asia and India Rugby associations have met Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik seeking his support in organising an international-level tournament in the state.

Aug 16, 2017 12:08

Star Sports to air tri-nation series

MUMBAI: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will telecast live India's two matches in the upcoming Hero Tri-Nation Football Series 2017 against Mauritius and St Kitts & Nevis on August 19 and August 24. 

The match between St Kitts & Nevis and Mauritius will be broadcast live on Star Sports 2 & Star Sports 2 HD on…

Aug 16, 2017 11:08

Dhoni to be face of cricket academy in Dubai

DUBAI: Two years after he launched a cricket academy in Bokaro in his home state Jharkhand, former India skipper MS Dhoni is set to launch another academy here.

Dhoni has teamed up with Pacific Sports Club (PSC) to launch the ‘MS Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA)’ which will develop and launch training camps to groom professional…