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Aug 21, 2018 14:08

SC notice to Centre on PIL to make sport a 'fundamental right'


NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Centre, state governments and Union Territories on a PIL seeking directions to make sports a part of the Fundamental Rights as well as promotion of sports education in the country.

A Bench of Justices S.A. Bobde and L. Nageswara Rao gave the government a four-week…

Aug 21, 2018 14:08

Telangana Premier Kabaddi League organiser offloads majority stake

MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based digital media entertainment firm Silly Monks, which was recently listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has acquired a 51% stake in Chintala Sports Private Ltd, the curator of Telangana Premier Kabaddi League (TPKL), for an undisclosed amount.

TPKL, a regional avatar of Pro Kabaddi League, is set…

Aug 21, 2018 13:08

Blockchain-based app used for Super Cup mobile tickets: UEFA

ZURICH: UEFA, European football’s governing body, has announced that it had successfully executed a new ticketing system during last week’s Super Cup match in Tallinn between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

The aim behind the system is to make the process of ticket sales to the general public for all UEFA matches simpler and…

Aug 21, 2018 13:08

EA Sports secures Serie A licensing rights for FIFA 19

MILAN: Serie A announced on Monday that Electronic Arts (EA) Sports, the creators of the popular FIFA video game series, have acquired the licensing rights for the league for the upcoming FIFA 19 game. 

As a result, fans will have the opportunity to customize in-game elements such as teams’ logos, sleeve badge on players’ kits…

Aug 21, 2018 13:08

Sponsors’ response to Asian Games excellent: Rohit Gupta

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), the official broadcaster of the 18th Asian Games in India, has got 10 sponsors on board for on-air advertising. 

Aug 21, 2018 13:08

Revised BCCI constitution 'almost ready': Rai

NEW DELHI: The head of the BCCI’s Committee of Administrators (CoA), Vinod Rai, on Monday revealed that the new constitution for the Indian cricket board, which was being prepared in line with the Supreme Court order issued earlier this month, would be ready in the next few days.

“We are almost ready with the new constitution…

Aug 21, 2018 13:08

Star Sports adds Mitchell Johnson to KPL commentary team

BENGALURU: Showcasing a blockbuster line-up of 12 renowned cricket experts, Star Sports announced the commentary panel for Karnataka Premier League (KPL) 2018, which kicked off on August 15.  

Since its inception, KPL, one of the oldest running domestic cricket leagues in the country, has been a perfect platform for the…

Aug 21, 2018 12:08

Lenovo widens MotoGP tech sponsorship to include eSport c'ship

MADRID: MotoGP commercial rights owner Dorna Sports has announced a multi-year global partnership with Chinese Lenovo as exclusive technology sponsor of the MotoGP eSport Championship, and exclusive provider of gaming PCs, monitors and accessories for the championship’s live events. 

In addition to a co-branding sponsorship,…

Aug 21, 2018 12:08

Warne autobiography global release in Oct

MUMBAI: Australian bowling legend Shane Warne will give his fans an insight into his remarkable cricket career and life, what he has over the years called a ‘soap opera’ in his upcoming autobiography ‘No Spin’.

Aug 20, 2018 17:08

East Bengal footballers raise funds for Kerala; LFC supports

KOLKATA: In a show of solidarity for the flood-ravaged Kerala, city soccer giants Quess East Bengal raised funds from the spectators after their Calcutta Football League game against Aryan Club on Saturday night, IANS reports.

No details were on offer as to how much money was raised.

Premier League club Liverpool FC…