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December 29, 2019 8:57 PM

In Golf, Udayan Mane produced a flawless seven-under 65 on the final day to claim a thrilling one-shot win at the season-ending TATA Steel Tour Championship in Jamshedpur today.   Mane's 67-66-64-65 determined final round effort saw him establish a new PGTI record for the lowest tournament ...

December 29, 2019 5:33 PM

Australia thrash New Zealand by 247 runs in 2nd Test, win series

Australia thrashed New Zealand by 247 runs to win the second Test and the series at Melbourne today. Nathan Lyon's spell of four helped the hosts in defending the massive target of 488 runs. Kiwis were dismissed for 240 including a strong 121 run's contribution by Tom Blundell in t...

December 29, 2019 8:14 AM

Five Indian women boxers book their place for Olympic Qualifiers

Five Indian women boxers booked their place for the Olympic Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen 9-1 in the final bout of the 51kg category while in 57kg Sakshi Chaudhary outclassed her opponent Sonia Lather 9-1. In the 60kg event, Simranjit Kaur won ...

December 29, 2019 8:08 AM

Andy Murray to miss Australian Open, ATP Cup because of pelvic injury

Britain's tennis player Andy Murray will not be playing next month's Australian Open because of a pelvic injury. The three-time Grand Slam champion will also not play for Great Britain in next month's inaugural ATP Cup. Murray has not played since Britain's openin...

December 27, 2019 5:33 PM

Russia challenges WADA sanctions

Russia has formally contested its ban from major sporting events over doping violations. The head of its RUSADA anti-doping agency director general Yury Ganus told reporters in Moscow yesterday that in accordance with established procedure, Russia sent a package of documents to WADA.  The package co...

December 26, 2019 8:29 PM

Virat Kohli named in Wisden cricketers of the decade list

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been named in the Cricketers of the decade list alongside four others by the Wisden Cricketers' Almanac. Apart from Kohli, South African duo of Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers, Australia's Steve Smith and women's all-rounder Ellyse Perry also f...

December 26, 2019 8:08 PM

I-League: Real Kashmir defeat Chennai City 2-1 for their first win

In Football, Real Kashmir today scored their first victory of the ongoing I League season defeating defending champions Chennai City 2-1 as sporting action returned to the valley after four months. Danish Farooq and  Bazie Armand struck for the winners while Syed Suhail Pasha was the lone scorer for...

December 26, 2019 8:19 AM

Leander Paes to retire from Tennis in 2020

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes has announced that 2020 will be his last year as a professional tennis player. The 46-year old will bid adieu to the sport after next season. Leander announced on Twitter that he will be picking and choosing tournaments next year to meet his fans all around the world. ...

December 25, 2019 7:12 PM

India may host Commonwealth Shooting Championships in 2022

Chances of India hosting a Commonwealth Shooting Championship in 2022 have brightened after the Commonwealth Games Federation asked Indian Olympic Association to submit a formal proposal for its consideration. This is being seen as an idea mooted to compensate for the sport's exclusion from...

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