Investment firm Sport Republic, backed by Serbian billionaire Dragan Solak, has finalized the Southampton takeover by taking an 80% stake in the club, the Premier League announced on Tuesday. Solak, owner of United Group, a telecommunications company, acquired the club in a deal worth £ 100million ($ 136million) from Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng, who bought […]
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Cycling-Archibald, Lavreysen and Hinze dominate the first Champions League on track
Two-time Olympic champion Katie Archibald delighted a packed crowd at the London velodrome to win the endurance title as the inaugural UCI Track Champions League wrapped up on Saturday. With the Israel round of the competition canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, London’s double sold-out title has brought down the curtain on what organizers, the UCI […]
The football-Juventus team in “total serenity” despite the investigation – Allegri
The ongoing investigation into Juventus’ transfer deals did nothing to affect the calm atmosphere in the dressing room, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Saturday ahead of their Serie A fixture against Genoa. Italian prosecutors this week raided the offices of the Turin club as part of an investigation into player transfers, including the conditions of […]
Elector Utsav: Delhi’s month-long voter registration review exercise ends
Thematic posters were put up on city buses, special camps were organized and the social media campaign intensified to disseminate awareness messages for voter registration during the special summary review of the city. a month of Delhi’s electoral roll which ended on Tuesday. Officials from the CEO’s office in Delhi said the exercise, held as […]
Indian women’s football team lose 1-6 to Brazil
India lost 1-6 to Brazil in the opening game of the international women’s soccer tournament at Amazon Arena in Manaus, Brazil on Friday. Manisha Kalyan’s equalizer was one of the highlights for India with goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan’s performance on a night where the hosts were in a dominant mood. The home side got off to […]
Soccer-Solskjaer pays for transfer failures and lack of cruelty
As he reflects on his exit from Manchester United on Sunday after nearly three years in charge, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will no doubt reflect on what could have been at Old Trafford. What if he had been less kind and ruthless to his players? What if he had been more aggressive in his transfer requests […]
Special Voter Facilitation Booth Opening at IIITF Pavilion in Delhi: CEO
A special booth has been opened at the Delhi Pavilion of the International Trade Fair of India (IITF) being hereby, the voting authorities to facilitate voters, especially young people, in connection with the exercise special summary review, officials said. Delhi’s special summary revision of the voters list with Jan. 1, 2022, the qualifying date starting […]
Special Voter Facilitation Booth Opening at IIITF Pavilion in Delhi: CEO
A special booth has been opened at the Delhi Pavilion of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) underway here by election officials to facilitate voters, especially young people, as part of the special summary review exercise officials said Thursday. Delhi’s special summary revision of the voters list with January 1, 2022 as a qualifying date […]
Reuters sports news summary | Sports games
Here is a summary of current sports news. NBA-Dwyane Wade says LeBron, revamped Lakers need time The Los Angeles Lakers’ dismal start to the NBA season should come as no surprise and the revamped squad needs more time to solidify, former LeBron James teammate Dwyane Wade told Reuters. Los Angeles’ daring offseason actions, which included […]
Soccer-Zimbabwe Football Association board suspended after World Cup ignominy
Zimbabwe’s participation in the finals of the African Cup of Nations next January was compromised on Tuesday, as the country’s sports and recreation commission suspended the board of directors of the football association (ZIFA). The announcement was made without an explanation, which the committee said will be detailed later, but comes after Zimbabwe finished last […]
Soccer-Goulart leaves Guangzhou FC and returns to Brazil
Brazilian forward Ricardo Goulart, who took Chinese nationality in an effort to help his adopted country reach the World Cup, terminated his contract with Chinese Super League club Guangzhou FC and returned to North America. South. Goulart was one of five Brazilian players to acquire Chinese nationality in 2019, but a loan to Palmeiras the […]
Football-Immediate goal is to avoid relegation, says Newcastle boss Howe
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said on Wednesday his first goal was to keep the club in the Premier League after their dismal start to the season, adding that his side had to ‘suffer’ and ‘sacrifice’ to stay on their feet. Newcastle are winless and second from the bottom of the league table with five […]
Brazilian veteran Formiga retires from international football
After appearing in seven World Cups, the 43-year-old midfielder Formiga is set to play his farewell game for Brazil this month. Formiga’s final match for the national team will be against India on November 25 in Manaus, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Tuesday. “The legendary Formiga is going to say goodbye to the women’s […]
Tennis – The “haters” will appreciate Djokovic after his retirement: Medvedev
World number one Novak Djokovic might not enjoy the same kind of adulation from fans that Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal does, but even the Serbian’s “real enemies” will appreciate his records and achievements after his retirement, Daniil Medvedev said. Djokovic avenged his final US Open loss to Medvedev by winning a record-breaking sixth title […]
Soccer-Newcastle name ex-Bournemouth boss Howe after Bruce exit
Newcastle United have appointed former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe as head coach until 2024 after Steve Bruce left last month, the Premier League club announced on Monday. “Newcastle United is delighted to confirm the appointment of Eddie Howe as the new head coach of the club with a contract until the summer of 2024,” the […]
Defending champion France loses in BJK Cup final, Spain wins
Canada won the deciding double to topple defending champions France 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup final here. Spain returned to beat Slovakia 2-1 for the first time after two defeats, including the 2002 final. In addition, the Czech Republic won in doubles to defeat Germany 2-1 in the Group D, and Belgium beat […]
Mumbai City FC announces EA SPORTS as official partner
Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mumbai City FC have announced a partnership with global video game giant and creator of the world-renowned FIFA video game series, EA SPORTS as the club’s official partner, until the end of the 2023-24 season. As part of the association with the Islanders, EA SPORTS brands will adorn the backs […]
Sportradar announces extension of official data partnership with ITF
Sportradar, the world’s leading sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and federations, on Wednesday announced a three-year extension of its agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to serve as official data partner of the ITF. The agreement extends the strong partnership between Sportradar and the ITF, which since 2012 has encompassed […]
Interim Head of Brazilian Football Confederation supports biennial World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has tentatively backed a biennial World Cup, with the interim president expressing support for a venture opposed by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). Rodrigues is due to travel to Paraguay this week to meet CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, where they will discuss the idea proposed by FIFA. “I really […]
Infantino faces dissent on appeal with European football leaders
If Gianni Infantino had any doubts about how controversial his reign of world football has become, it was revealed to the FIFA president during an hour-long video call with leaders of the European federations. Trying to convince UEFA members to back his biennial World Cup plans, Infantino instead faced a torrent of criticism in a […]
Tennis-Medvedev packs his bags in Indian Wells fourth round
Daniil Medvedev was knocked out in the fourth round of Indian Wells by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday as the world number two’s near-perfect start turned nightmarish in a 4-6 6-4 6-3 loss. Medvedev broke Dimitrov’s serve to open the game, facilitating an almost perfect first set in which he won all but four of […]
Sportzworkz Pioneers Special EPL 2021 broadcast
October 14: The ongoing edition of the Everest Premier League, which takes place at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, has generated a lot of interest and reached new heights this season. Instrumental in the effort, Sportzworkz, pioneers in sports production and broadcasting, added new dimensions to the coverage of the competition in this picturesque […]
Sports News Roundup: Soccer-Pepi doubles give US victory over Jamaica; Football-‘No more silence’: NWSL players return to the field and more
Here is a summary of current sports news. Soccer-Pepi double gives USA victory over Jamaica Ricardo Pepi’s brace in the second half saw the United States win 2-0 at home against Jamaica on Thursday to remain unbeaten in CONCACAF’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers. After opening the squad with two Draws, the United States have now […]
Tennis-Tsitsipas anticipates fewer toilet breaks in Indian Wells
Stefanos Tsitsipas, who came under scrutiny at the US Open for the timing and length of his mid-game bathroom breaks, said on Wednesday that the dry conditions in Indian Wells would mean less travel to the bathroom. “It’s very dry here,” Tsitsipas said ahead of his tournament opener in the Southern California desert, where he […]
Tennis-Gauff urges Raducanu not to focus on social media
American teenager Coco Gauff has urged US Open champion Emma Raducanu to be wary of social media after the Briton’s first Grand Slam triumph at Flushing Meadows last month. Raducanu, who became the first qualifier to win a major tournament, has since gained thousands of new social media followers, setting up an account on the […]
Soccer-Enrique responds to criticism of Spain team
Spain coach Luis Enrique said criticism of his squad selection for the Nations League final tournament did not concern him, with the former Barcelona boss lashing out at the Spanish media for a lack of knowledge of its decisions. “I do not read, I do not listen, what is said about a squad selection does […]
Afghan basketball star makes Spain debut after leaving Kabul
The captain of the Afghan wheelchair basketball team made her debut for her new Spanish team on Saturday to cheers and applause just over a month after fleeing Kabul when the Taliban came to power. Nilofar Bayat, 28, and her husband Ramesh Naik Zai, 27, were offered the chance to play for Bidaideak Bilbao BSR, […]
Indian Olympic and Paralympic Heroes Support MOHFW to Promote #COVIDSafeFestivities
As the festival season is about to begin in India, the country’s decorated Olympians and Paralympians have joined hands for the first time since Tokyo 2020 in a video that was produced to support the efforts of the Ministry of Health. and Family Welfare (MOHFW) to inspire and promote safe celebrations during the festival period […]
Reuters sports news summary | Sports games
Here is a summary of current sports news. MLB to experiment with pre-glued Triple A baseballs Major League Baseball will be experimenting with pre-glued baseballs in a “handful” of AAA games in the final weeks and a half of the minor league season. MLB executive vice president of baseball operations Morgan Sword told Baseball America […]
Ajax forward Haller silences critics with four goals
It was only last month that Sebastien Haller was mocked off the pitch, but the imposing Ajax forward proved his worth on Wednesday with four goals in his 5-1 Champions League win at Sporting Lisbon. The lanky 27-year-old striker, whom Ajax forgot to register for European competition last season, delivered a masterclass in the finish […]
Daruvala finishes 5th, Piastri triumphs over Zhou at Monza
Indian Jehan Daruvala missed the podium, settling for fifth place in the Feature Race of Formula 2 here on Sunday. Daruvala, who sealed his second Formula 2 victory with a dominant command in the second sprint race on Saturday, was slow from second place and clocked 56: 41.936. Oscar Piastri claimed a dominant first victory […]
Auto racing-Hamilton says halo saved him in Monza crash
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was grateful to be alive after being hit in the head by rival Max Verstappen’s car at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. The ‘halo’ head protector took most of the blow as the Red Bull stood up and landed on Hamilton’s Mercedes at Monza. The […]
Soccer-Egypt appoints Carlos Queiroz as new coach
Carlos Queiroz was named the new coach of Egypt’s national team on Wednesday, the country’s football association said without giving details of the terms of his contract. It will be the sixth national team the 68-year-old has taken charge of after stepping down as Colombia coach last year. Queiroz has also twice coached his native […]
Tennis-Clijsters set to return to Chicago for the last time
Former world number one Kim Clijsters took a wild card for the Chicago Fall Tennis Classic next month, the Belgian said on Thursday, as she prepares for her first competitive appearance on the women’s circuit since the US Open. from last year. The WTA 500 hard-core event will be held from September 27 to October […]
Tennis-Tearful Osaka briefly leaves press conference
Naomi Osaka briefly left a press conference in Cincinnati on Monday after appearing to be upset by a series of questions about her relationship with the media, leading her agent to describe a reporter as a “bully.” Osaka withdrew from Roland Garros earlier this year after being punished for refusing to give press conferences, saying […]
Eurosport India obtains broadcast rights for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Indian fans can follow all the action of the country’s para-athletes live at the upcoming Paralympic Games with the Indian Paralympic Committee awarding the Games broadcast rights to Eurosport India. The Tokyo Paralympic Games, which will take place from August 24 to September 5, will be the first time that Eurosport will broadcast a global […]