Four arrested for IPL betting in Delhi

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Four people were arrested for running an IPL betting syndicate from a house here, police said Saturday. Rakesh Sethi (45), Bantu Nagpal (33), Sanjay Hasija (32) and Vishu Sethi (22) were arrested from a house in Rohini area in west Delhi Saturday evening. Police said Sethi, a mechanical engineer and […]

Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets for their first win of the season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday. Mumbai Indians chased down the target of 169 with five balls to spare after skipper Rohit Sharma top scored with 39 and Corey […]

Klose signs extension with Lazio

Rome, May 3 (IANS) German striker Miroslav Klose has confirmed that he has agreed to extend his stay with Italian football club Lazio for another year. The 35-year-old forward, who has been linked with a move back to Germany or a switch to the MLS, revealed Friday that he had re-signed with Lazio for extension, reports […]

Zanetti to retire when season ends

Zanetti to retire when season ends

Milan, April 30 (IANS) Inter president Erik Thohir said Javier Zanetti will retire at the end of the season to join the club management as a director. He said Inter discussed with Zanetti about his future over the past few months and the Argentine has agreed to stop playing, reported Xinhua. “The meetings with Zanetti […]

Rio officials rebuff Games criticism

Rio officials rebuff Games criticism

Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Rio Olympic officials have insisted the city will be ready for the 2016 Games amid growing concerns about project delays and cost overruns. In a statement, the Local Organising Committee rebuked the claims, saying the city’s Olympic projects were so far on schedule, reported Xinhua. “We have a historic […]

Zanetti to retire when season ends

Zanetti to retire when season ends

Milan, April 30 (IANS) Inter president Erik Thohir said Javier Zanetti will retire at the end of the season to join the club management as a director. He said Inter discussed with Zanetti about his future over the past few months and the Argentine has agreed to stop playing, reported Xinhua. “The meetings with Zanetti have […]

Leverkusen’s Kiessling to miss final two league matches

Leverkusen’s Kiessling to miss final two league matches

Berlin, April 29 (IANS) Bayer Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling will miss the last two games of the season after the Germany international tore his left hamstring. Bayer are holding onto fourth spot in the league, which carries a Champions League play-off berth, by just a point from VfL Wolfsburg, reports Xinhua. Bayer crashed out of […]

Swimmer Mondal qualifies for Youth Olympics

Swimmer Mondal qualifies for Youth Olympics

Bangalore, April 29 (IANS) Indian swimmer Supriya Mondal qualified for the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympics by winning the gold at the first Dubai International Aquatic Championships. The 17-year-old won the top prize in the 200m butterfly clocking 2:03.93 to achieve the A qualification mark. This was one of three medals won by Mondal in Dubai. […]

Smith, McCullum give Super Kings comprehensive win

Smith, McCullum give Super Kings comprehensive win

Sharjah, April 28 (IANS) Riding on a fine show by opening batsmen Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum, Chennai Super Kings registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here Sunday. Smith struck 66 and McCullum 40 as Super Kings romped home safely with three […]