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Apr 16, 2024 18:04

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack slates distribution of ICC finances

India’s financial stranglehold on world cricket is the top target in the latest edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, as it once again ponders the health of a sport held down by a global postcode lottery. (More Cricket News)

The 161st edition of the beloved yellow book takes a typically sober look at the state of the…

Apr 16, 2024 18:04

Bagan's maiden ISL Winner’s Shield earn AFC Champions League 2 spot

A 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant weathered a late resurgence to defeat defending League Shield winners Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League on Monday to dethrone them and take their maiden crown in front of a packed Salt Lake stadium. 

Apart from lifting the glittering Shield, the Mariners have earned a ticket to the AFC…

Apr 16, 2024 18:04

Bhupathi urges BCCI to step in amid ‘tragic’ RCB campaign

In what could well be described as a "googly thrown from left field", tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to give the boot to United Spirits Limited, owners of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League, and get them replaced. Why? RCB are languishing at the…

Apr 16, 2024 18:04

ISL announces venues of the 2023–2024 playoffs and semis

The Indian Super League announced the venues of the 2023 - 2024 knockouts and semi-finals to commence on April 19.

In a thrilling culmination, Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the coveted maiden title of ISL Champions with Mumbai City FC securing the second spot, both teams thereby confirming their places in the semi-finals.…

Apr 16, 2024 18:04

Bengal Pro T20 League: Shrachi Group, Servotech bag franchise rights

The Cricket Association of Bengal announced the names of Shrachi Sports Ventures LLP and Servotech Power Systems Limited as two of the eight Franchise Owners of the forthcoming BengalPro T20 League to be played in June this year, immediately after the IPL for both men and women.

Apr 16, 2024 18:04

NBA sets all-time regular-season attendance record

NEW YORK: The NBA set all-time records for regular-season total attendance, average attendance, percentage of capacity and sellouts for the second season in a row.

The total attendance of 22,538,518 in the 2023-24 regular season surpasses the previous record of 22,234,502 set last season.  The other records include 873…

Apr 16, 2024 18:04

PUMA X Playstation: Sports, gaming come together in new collection

Embarking on an exciting new quest together, PUMA and Sony Interactive Entertainment have introduced a new PUMA x PLAYSTATION collection designed to "take your style to new heights".

Play-inspired graphics, holo-scene prints, and shimmer techniques punctuate the collaboration’s apparel, while the PUMA and PLAYSTATION…

Apr 15, 2024 20:04

PUMA ropes in fitness icon Milind Soman as running ambassador

BENGALURU: Sports brand PUMA has officially signed renowned fitness icon Milind Soman as its Running Ambassador, marking his first-ever partnership with a performance wear brand.

Apr 15, 2024 20:04

Gujarat Titans owner CVC Capital Partners set to launch IPO

Global buyout firm CVC Capital Partners, the owner of IPL franchise Gujarat Titans, Monday announced plans to launch an initial public offering "in the coming weeks" and list on Euronext Amsterdam.

The IPO is expected to raise a minimum of €1.25 billion, with €250m coming from a mix of new shares as well as the sale of shares…

Apr 15, 2024 20:04

90% of India's top footballers come from 9 states, 1 city: Report

In a country with a population of over 1.4 billion, 90 percent of the country’s elite-level players come from nine states and one city, according to a report by Indian Express. 

Moreover, the data, when broken down further, indicates that over 65 percent of top-level football players in the country come from only five states…