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ITF, Grand Slam Tournaments pledge $300,000 for wheelchair tennis

ITF, Grand Slam Tournaments pledge $300,000 for wheelchair tennis

The four Grand Slam tournaments and the International Tennis Federation have join hands to support wheelchair tennis. The joint initiative has pledged over $300,000 in financial support for the cause. The fund will provide grants…

Optimistic Ganguly has no certain answers about IPL in 2020

Optimistic Ganguly has no certain answers about IPL in 2020

The world might be looking up to an Indian Premier League opportunity as the T20 World Cup in Australia seems a foregone conclusion for this year. Cricket experts feel the October-November window can best be…

Rugby Australia slashes over 40% staff; more pressure on CA reel under

Rugby Australia slashes over 40% staff; more pressure on CA reel under

Novel coronavirus is taking a severe toll on sports bodies in Australia. After Cricket Australia had furloughed 80% of its staff to overcome the financial deficit, the rugby governing body Down Under has axed more…

Vijender Singh to be ambassador of online rummy app

Vijender Singh to be ambassador of online rummy app

Skill-based games brand RummyBaazi.com  has roped in Indian professional boxer and Olympian Vijender Singh as its first-ever brand ambassador. The move comes after RummyBaazi’s significant growth in the category, with the goal now to establish…

European football resumes as financial pressure pushes broadcasters, leagues

European football resumes as financial pressure pushes broadcasters, leagues

Bundesliga returning to action was among the most watched events for sports fans across Europe recently. After a 61-day break, when the teams got down to business, fans heaved a sigh of relief. They were…

LaLiga to resume with Seville derby, ‘fans’ applause’ in stadiums

LaLiga to resume with Seville derby, ‘fans’ applause’ in stadiums

Here is some more good news for football fans worldwide. As the world fights to re-emerge amidst the novel Coronavirus pandemic threats, LaLiga has released the dates and schedule to resume the suspended season. The…

Raise the Bat: An ECB tribute to corona warriors

Raise the Bat: An ECB tribute to corona warriors

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched the #raisethebat campaign, which highlights key workers from the world of cricket who are helping to support their community during COVID-19. Key workers who have been…

ECB hails UK Govt decision to allow cricket behind closed doors

ECB hails UK Govt decision to allow cricket behind closed doors

An upbeat England and Wales Cricket Board has welcomed the UK government’s decision to allow the resumption professional sports behind closed doors. The move clears the deck’s for ECB to go ahead with its plan…

WFI to name Vinesh for Khel Ratna, Sakshi seeks recommendation for Arjuna

WFI to name Vinesh for Khel Ratna, Sakshi seeks recommendation for Arjuna

Wrestling Federation of India will nominate Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. The ace Indian wrestler, who has also booked a ticket for the Tokyo 2020 Asian Games,…

Rohit nominated for Khel Ratna; Dhawan among 3 for Arjuna

Rohit nominated for Khel Ratna; Dhawan among 3 for Arjuna

India’s hard-hitting opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan will be among the nominees for the national sports awards this year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has nominated Mr Rohit…