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Discovery+ to acquire exclusive rights separate from Eurosport, says Georgiou

Discovery+ to acquire exclusive rights separate from Eurosport, says Georgiou

Andrew Georgiou, — President of Eurosport, a pan-European television sports network, has said that Discovery+ will acquire sport rights that are exclusive to the platform. Georgiou’s statement means that the OTT service will provide sport…

Former hockey greats undertake HI’s level 1 coaching course

Former hockey greats undertake HI’s level 1 coaching course

A number of former Indian international players have enrolled for the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Level ‘1’ Coaching Course 2021, the Hockey India (HI) said in a statement on Saturday. The players include former…

Ganguly to be discharged on Saturday after angioplasty

Ganguly to be discharged on Saturday after angioplasty

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who underwent an angioplasty on Thursday, is all set to be discharged from the hospital on Saturday. The former India cricketer’s health is currently stable as per a statement from the…

Former doubles specialist Mathias Boe to coach Indian shuttlers for Tokyo Olympics

Former doubles specialist Mathias Boe to coach Indian shuttlers for Tokyo Olympics

The Union Sports Ministry’s flagship program —  Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) — has approved ace India shuttlers Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, who are ranked World No. 10 in men’s doubles, to rope in…

No Ranji Trophy for first time in 87 years

No Ranji Trophy for first time in 87 years

For the first time in last 87 years, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not be conducting its premier first-class domestic tournament — the Ranji Trophy – as it has opted…

Hard, relentless work led to reaching 200 Test scalps: Kagiso Rabada

Hard, relentless work led to reaching 200 Test scalps: Kagiso Rabada

South Africa star pacer Kagiso Rabada feels his “hard and relentless work” has helped him become the third fastest bowler to scalp 200 wickets in the longest format of the game. Significantly, Rabada, 25, took…

Vivo reluctant to carry its association with IPL

Vivo reluctant to carry its association with IPL

Chinese technology company — Vivo is likely to withdraw its association as title sponsors of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). According to sources, the Chinese company is trying to ‘assign’ the sponsorship to any…

Panghal forced to seek corporate help to pay personal coach

Panghal forced to seek corporate help to pay personal coach

Seasoned India pugilist Amit Panghal has been forced to request an Indian multinational conglomerate to help him pay the salary of his personal coach — Anil Dhankar, who was recently been allowed to join him…

Jio users to enjoy India-England series live

Jio users to enjoy India-England series live

Jio Infocomm Limited, the Indian telecommunications company, will live telecast the upcoming India-England series, which will feature four Tests, five T20Is and thee ODIs. All the matches will  be promoted across the entire Jio user…

Star Indian retain broadcasts rights for Wimbledon

Star Indian retain broadcasts rights for Wimbledon

Star India on Friday announced to extend its broadcast rights for Wimbledon for the next three years (until 2023) with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC). As a part of the long-standing association between…