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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards nurturing Kho Kho talent, the state government Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS India) to establish a Kho Kho HighPerformance Centre (HPC). Gracing the occasion, Chief Minister Patnaik said, “We want to...

Bengaluru: New Zealand's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka with as many as 160 balls to spare has boosted their Net Run Rate (NRR) up to +0.743 and almost assured them of a semi-final spot in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. New Zealand has...

Ahmedabad: South Africa will look to fix their chasing troubles before the semifinals while Afghanistan will back themselves to beat another top team when the two sides meet in a World Cup game here Friday. A lot more is at stake for Afghanistan than South...

Bengaluru: Sri Lanka were bowled out for a paltry 171 in their final World Cup game against New Zealand here Thursday. The Black Caps put up their best bowling performance when it mattered most to bowl out the islanders in 46.4 overs. Kusal Perera smashed...

New Delhi: Wrestler Bajrang Punia was Thursday granted bail by a Delhi court in a criminal defamation case filed by coach Naresh Dahiya, who had accused the top wrestler of tarnishing his image with his statement during the protest against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan...

New Delhi: Former Indian skipper Mithali Raj Thursday posted a heartfelt message for Meg Lanning after the Australian captain bids farewell to her 13-year-long international cricket career Thursday. Meg, 31, addressed the media early in the morning and announced it was the right time for...

New Delhi: Former New Zealand coach and Royal Challengers Bangalore director Mike Hesson has been appointed Pakistan Super League franchise Islamabad United head coach. United were the PSL's most successful side initially, winning two of the first three titles with the late Dean Jones as...

Berlin: Harry Kane's late brace helped Bayern Munich to secure their passage into the Champions League knockout stages after clinching their fourth victory in as many games in Group A with a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray. Galatasaray began strongly and nearly opened the scoring just...

Madrid: Real Madrid beat Braga 3-0 in Group match to seal a place in the Round of 16 and extend their spectacular run in the Champions League Group Stage. Goals for Brahim, Vini Jr, and Rodrygo clinch victory for Real Madrid against Braga to book...

Bengaluru: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in their must-win World Cup game here Thursday. New Zealand, who are in a three-way battle with Afghanistan and Pakistan for the last semifinals spot, have brought in fit-again...