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'Mission 11 Million' to kickoff as India follows China's lead 21 Jun 2016 - 09:51 am

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI: An ambitious project to awaken a sleeping giant of Asian football looks like confirming Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's...

Pedro unhappy with bit-part role for Spain at Euro 2016 21 Jun 2016 - 08:56 am

Spain's forward Pedro (L) practices during a training session at the Chaban-Delmas stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on June 20, 2016, on the...

Sofiane Boufal: Why Arsenal Should Sign the Moroccan Starlet 20 Jun 2016 - 05:23 pm

Sofiane Boufal. (file photo: Reuters) Written by Julius Musya Rumours are emerging that Arsenal are in contention to sign Sofiane Boufal from Lille....

Puma blames faulty fabric for torn Swiss jerseys 20 Jun 2016 - 05:16 pm

Switzerland's defender Ricardo Rodriguez (L) vies for the ball against France's defender Bacary Sagna during the Euro 2016 group A football match between...

Albania, Romania, face UEFA charges for crowd trouble at Euro 2016 20 Jun 2016 - 04:16 pm

Albania's supporters celebrate the win of Albania as they watch on a big screen the Euro 2016 group A football match between Romania...

England ignore ghosts of '98 for Slovakia clash 20 Jun 2016 - 03:57 pm

England and Slovakia fans pose for a photo together in Saint Etienne, France. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay Saint-Étienne, France: Wayne Rooney says England will give...

Adidas extends German national team deal till 2022 20 Jun 2016 - 03:35 pm

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates after scoring their second goal. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol Paris: German sportswear giant Adidas said Monday it had agreed a new...

MVP LeBron's virtuoso Finals effort one for the ages 20 Jun 2016 - 02:49 pm

LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers kisses his daughter Zhuri during a press conference after defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in...

Cavaliers edge Warriors to complete greatest comeback 20 Jun 2016 - 11:21 am

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Bill Russell MVP Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of...

LeBron ends the debate, no one can deny his greatness now 20 Jun 2016 - 10:19 am

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O'Brien championship and Bill Russell MVP trophies following the 93-89 victory against the...

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga banned for illegal action 20 Jun 2016 - 09:31 am

File photo Sri Lanka's Shaminda Eranga. Sri Lanka paceman Shaminda Eranga has been banned from bowling in international matches due to an illegal...

We can beat anyone, even England: Weiss 20 Jun 2016 - 12:38 am

Slovakian winger Vladimir Weiss in action in this file photo. Weiss became the first player based outside of Europe to score at a...

Rosberg cruises to victory in Azerbaijan 20 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Mercedes Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates winning the race next to second placed Ferrari Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of...

IAAF should be 'dissolved': Russian Sports Minister 20 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Moscow: Outspoken Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said the IAAF should be "dissolved" and accused athletics' governing body of failing to take "responsibility"...

Five golden oldies shining at Euro 2016 19 Jun 2016 - 05:59 pm

Hungary's goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly gestures during the Euro 2016 group F football match between Iceland and Hungary at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille...

England manager Hodgson's future linked to Euro success: Dyke 19 Jun 2016 - 05:47 pm

England's coach Roy Hodgson during training. (REUTERS/Lee Smith) Chantilly, France: Roy Hodgson's future as England manager depends on how well the team fare...