4th Ashes test at Melborne ends in draw

Australia captain Steve Smith frustrated England with his third century of the series to guide the hosts to safety as the fourth Ashes test at Melborne ended in a draw today. Smith finished 102 not out and Mitchell Marsh on 29, with Australia on 263 for four and holding a 99-run lead before the capt...

Cristiano Ronaldo named Globe Soccer's Best Player for 2nd year in row

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Globe Soccer's Best Player for the second year in a row and the fourth time overall although he wasn't present in person to receive his trophy. The Portuguese international also won the prize, organised by the EFAA (European Associa...

Prez, PM congratulate Viswanathan Anand for winning World Chess title

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the world rapid chess championship title. In his tweet, President Kovind said such determined pursuit of excellence across decades makes Anand an inspiration for all others. Mr. Kovind said th...

Jitu Rai wins Men's 50m pistol national title

Cristiano Ronaldo named Globe Soccer's Best Player for second year in a row

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Globe Soccer's Best Player for the second year in a row and the fourth time overall although he wasn't present in person to receive his trophy. The Portuguese international also won the prize, organised by the EFAA (European Associa...

Jitu Rai wins Men's 50-metre pistol national title setting a new record at Thiruvananthapuram

A fit-again Faf du Plessis will return to lead a full-strength South Africa squad, also comprising lead pacer Dale Steyn, for the first Test against India beginning in Cape Town on January 5. Du Plessis and Steyn could not be part of the four-day Test against Zimbabwe due to illness.Ab de Villiers, ...

President, PM congratulate Viswanathan Anand for winning World Chess title

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the world rapid chess championship title. In his tweet, President Kovind said such determined pursuit of excellence across decades makes Anand an inspiration for all others. Mr. Kovind said th...

Viswanathan Anand wins World Rapid Chess Championship in Riyadh

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand has won the World Rapid Chess Championship in Riyadh. The former world champion remained unbeaten through the tournament and came back strongly to bag the top position on a tie-break after a three-way tie with Russians Vladimir Fedoseev and Ian Nepomniachtchi at 10...

Roger Federer to embark on his 21st professional season with Hopman Cup in Perth

Roger Federer will embark on his 21st professional season when he leads Switzerland in the mixed teams Hopman Cup starting in Perth, Australia tomorrow.The 36-year-old Swiss is coming off an extraordinary year where he took his grand slam tally to 19, with a fifth Australian Open title and a record ...