ATKMB returns to summit after 2-0 victory against NorthEast United SC East Bengal registered their first-ever win in Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) 2020-21 after a 3-1 victory over Odisha FC at Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco, Goa, yesterday. Anthony Pilkington netted his side’s opener in the 12th minute and Jacques Maghoma doubled their…
Chess: Goa’s 14-year-old boy becomes India’s 67th GM
January 3, 2021Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s 67th chess Grand Master (GM) by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy. Mendonca, who achieved the feat at 14 years, 9 months and 17 days, is the second GM from the Coastal State. The player achieved his first GM norm at the Rigo…
Hero Indian Super League 2020-21: Mumbai sink Kerala to go top
January 3, 2021Mumbai City FC returned to the top of the 2020-21 Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) standings after a 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday. Adam le Fondre gave the Islanders the lead from the penalty spot early on and Hugo Boumous netted their second of the…
Legendary Hockey player dies at 73
January 2, 2021Former India hockey player and 1975 World Cup-winning team member Michael Kindo on Thursday died at the age of 73. He was part of the 1972 Munich Olympics team that won a bronze medal, beating Holland 2-1. The Arjuna Award winner, Kindo was also part of the Indian team that won the World Cup in…
Indian Women’s Hockey team to tour Argentina
January 2, 2021After nearly a year since they last played an international match, the Indian women’s hockey team will travel to Argentina for their first tour of the Olympic year 2021. The team is scheduled to leave on Jan. 3 from the national capital and will be competing in eight matches against the host nation, starting from…
Hero Indian Super League 2020-21: Goa gains comeback 2-1 win over Hyderabad FC
December 31, 2020Goals from Ishan Pandita and Igor Angulo helped FC Goa come back and secure the three points against Hyderabad FC in Match 43 of Hero ISL 2020-21 at Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco yesterday. Hyderabad took the lead early in the second half but a first-ever Hero ISL goal from Pandita and a ninth of…
Federer and Nadal re-elected to ATP Players’ Council
December 31, 2020Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ranked second and fifth in the world respectively, have been re-elected to the ATP Players’ Council, whose term runs until June 2022. The Council, as voted by ATP player members, also saw the re-election of Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian John Millman, South African Kevin Anderson, Briton Andy Murray…
Hero Indian Super League 2020-21: ATKMB gains one point against Chennaiyin FC
December 30, 2020ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) and Chennaiyin FC played out a goalless draw in the Match 42 of Hero ISL 2020-21 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim yesterday. Mariners goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharja made a number of crucial saves to ensure that his side won a point and went top of the table ahead of Mumbai City…
Sumit Nagal receives Wildcard for Australian Open 2021
December 30, 2020Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has been given a Singles wildcard entry for the Australian Open 2021. Sumit and Wang Xiyu of China will compete in the main draw after being named recipients of the tournament’s Asia-Pacific wildcards. Sumit and Wang have joined Daria Gavrilova, Astra Sharma, Christopher O’Connell, Maddison Inglis, Lizette Cabrera, and Marc…
Australia Vs India – 2nd Test: Rahane-inspired India trumps Australia to level series
December 29, 2020Hungry for redemption, India recorded a win under an inspirational Ajinkya Rahane, beating Australia by eight wickets in the second Test to level the four-match series 1-1 in Melbourne today. The target of 70 was never a big one but for a team that was bowled out for its all-time lowest score of 36 only…















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