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Things moving very nicely: Donald Trump on June 12 meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

Things moving very nicely: Donald Trump on June 12 meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

"It's moving along very nicely," Trump said at the White House during a meeting with a US prisoner freed by Venezuela.

May 27, 2018, 08:17 AM IST
Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win Champions League

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win Champions League

 Karim Benzema struck a bizarre opening goal on 51 minutes before Liverpool, who lost leading scorer Mohamed Salah to injury in the first half, replied through Sadio Mane.

May 27, 2018, 06:39 AM IST
Andres Iniesta greets Japanese football fans, vows to conquer Asia

Andres Iniesta greets Japanese football fans, vows to conquer Asia

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta made his first appearance at Vissel Kobe since signing for the Japanese side, greeting thousands of fans and vowing to make his new club the biggest in Asia.

May 26, 2018, 19:49 PM IST
Michel Platini tells AFP: FIFA must now end his ban

Michel Platini tells AFP: FIFA must now end his ban

Former UEFA president Michel Platini told AFP on Saturday he hoped FIFA would have "the decency" to lift his ban over a 1.8-million-euro payment from the world footballing body.

May 26, 2018, 19:19 PM IST
Rory McIlroy's brilliance drives rivals to distraction at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy's brilliance drives rivals to distraction at PGA Championship

Northern Irish golf star Rory McIlroy played such a sublime second round of golf at the PGA Championship that he had defending champion Alex Noren quipping about early retirement.

May 26, 2018, 19:16 PM IST
Hockey India names 48 players for Senior Women's National Camp

Hockey India names 48 players for Senior Women's National Camp

Hockey India on Saturday named 48 players for the senior women national camp to be held from May 28 to June 9 at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru ahead of the Spain Tour and FIH Women's

May 26, 2018, 16:18 PM IST
Rashid Khan blitz was not a surprise: Yusuf Pathan

Rashid Khan blitz was not a surprise: Yusuf Pathan

Rashid Khan may have surprised many with his absolute blinder with the bat against Kolkata in the second qualifier but for the Hyderabad camp it was 'not a surprise', said veteran Yusuf Pathan.

May 26, 2018, 15:55 PM IST
Australia aim to be world's most professional team: Justin Langer

Australia aim to be world's most professional team: Justin Langer

Australia is striving to be the most professional and honest team in world cricket, coach Justin Langer said today as the squad prepares for its first international tour following a damaging ball-

May 26, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Mark Ramprakash takes on England Lions job as Andy Flower stands in for Andrew Strauss

Mark Ramprakash takes on England Lions job as Andy Flower stands in for Andrew Strauss

Mark Ramprakash will coach the second-string England Lions against India A and West Indies A now that Andy Flower is standing in for England and Wales Cricket Board director Andrew Strauss.

May 25, 2018, 22:11 PM IST
Russian officials admit to 'systemic doping scheme'

Russian officials admit to 'systemic doping scheme'

Senior Russian sports officials have admitted to "some unacceptable manipulations of the anti-doping system" and the existence of a "systemic doping scheme" in a letter to international sports

May 25, 2018, 21:35 PM IST
Rafael Nadal says French Open title just as sweet even with Roger Federer absent

Rafael Nadal says French Open title just as sweet even with Roger Federer absent

Defending champion Rafael Nadal says he could not care less whether great rival Roger Federer is at the French Open or not and is simply focussed on winning an 11th title in Paris.

May 25, 2018, 19:58 PM IST
Liverpool out to end Real Madrid hegemony in Champions League final

Liverpool out to end Real Madrid hegemony in Champions League final

A thrilling run inspired by Mohamed Salah has taken Liverpool to Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev against Real Madrid, where now Jurgen Klopp's side must stop the Spanish giants from

May 25, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Donald Trump pardons boxer Jack Johnson, first black heavyweight champ

Donald Trump pardons boxer Jack Johnson, first black heavyweight champ

US President Donald Trump issued a posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, who was sent to prison a century ago in a racially charged case.

May 25, 2018, 15:43 PM IST
Serena, Venus get French Open doubles wildcard

Serena, Venus get French Open doubles wildcard

Serena and Venus Williams were handed a wild card into the French Open women's doubles as the American sisters seek to add a third Roland Garros title to their triumphs in 1999 and 2010.

May 25, 2018, 15:32 PM IST
Sri Lanka cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva quits tour after father's murder

Sri Lanka cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva quits tour after father's murder

The father of Sri Lankan cricket allrounder Dhananjaya de Silva was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on the eve of the national team's departure to the West Indies, police said.

May 25, 2018, 15:10 PM IST
Ireland's Ed Joyce retires from cricket

Ireland's Ed Joyce retires from cricket

  Dual international Ed Joyce on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket less than a fortnight after realising his dream of playing a Test for Ireland.

May 24, 2018, 19:57 PM IST
Allan Border hails 'amazing' Alastair Cook as he equals his record

Allan Border hails 'amazing' Alastair Cook as he equals his record

Australia great Allan Border praised the "amazing" Alastair Cook as the England batsman equalled his record of 153 consecutive Tests by playing in the series opener against Pakistan at Lord's on

May 24, 2018, 19:25 PM IST
Hasan Ali strikes for Pakistan as Alastair Cook holds firm in first Test

Hasan Ali strikes for Pakistan as Alastair Cook holds firm in first Test

Hasan Ali marked his return to Test cricket with two early wickets before England great Alastair Cook kept Pakistan at a bay in a record-equalling appearance at Lord's on Thursday.

May 24, 2018, 18:56 PM IST
Valtteri Bottas pays tribute to Mika Hakkinen and urges Lewis Hamilton to sign

Valtteri Bottas pays tribute to Mika Hakkinen and urges Lewis Hamilton to sign

Valtteri Bottas is celebrating the 20th anniversary of fellow-Finn Mika Hakkinen's sole Monaco victory by wearing a helmet in the design and colours used by the double Formula 1 champion.

May 24, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
FIFA 'concerned' by arrest in Chechnya of rights activist

FIFA 'concerned' by arrest in Chechnya of rights activist

FIFA said on Thursday they were "deeply concerned" about the detention in Russia of a rights campaigner that drew international condemnation ahead of the World Cup.

May 24, 2018, 17:10 PM IST