Новости за 12.01.2018

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sun Yanan of China steered last years finalists Haryana Hammers to a comfortable 5-2 victory over Delhi Sultans in a Pro Wrestling League (PWL) contest on Friday.

Former world champion Carolina Marin came back from a game down to steer Hyderabad Hunters into the final of the third Premier Badminton League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Indian Arrows rode on a late strike from Abhijeet Sarkar to defeat Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in an I-League match on Friday. Sarkar struck in the 77th minute as the Arrows climbed one spot to the seventh position with 10 points from an equal number of matches.

Neymar's world record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona was a step backwards in his career, according to ex-Brazil star Ronaldo.

The Indian team management is all set to drop wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha and opener Shikhar Dhawan from the playing XI for the second Test against South Africa but chances of Ajinkya Rahane's comeback look highly unlikely.

Defending champions India defeated Pakistan beat seven wickets in the Blind Cricket World Cup on Friday. Sent into bat, Pakistan notched up 282 for eight wickets in the stipulated 40 overs.

India captain Virat Kohli on Friday took a dig at critics questioning Ajinkya Rahane's exclusion in the first Test against South Africa, stating that those who wanted his deputy's omission are now clamouring for his comeback.

India captain Virat Kohli on Friday took a dig at critics questioning Ajinkya Rahane's exclusion in the first Test against South Africa, stating that those who wanted his deputy's omission are now clamouring for his comeback.

South African captain Faf du Plessis was surprised to see brown grass on the pitch that will be used for the second Test against India, starting at SuperSport Park on Saturday.

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has been interviewed for the vacant Wales manager job, British media reported on Friday.

Former captain Rishabh Pant made short work of a below-par Jammu & Kashmir with a 33-ball 51 as Delhi won their second Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 match by eight wickets.

G Sathiyan, currently the top ranked Indian table tennis player as per the latest ITTF rankings, has set new targets, including winning a gold at this year's Commonwealth Games and breaking into the top 20.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited 'expressions of interest' for the Indian Premier League (IPL) partner rights.

Former world silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi (48kg), representing Manipur, claimed the gold as well as the best boxer trophy even as the Railways Sports Promotion Board emerged overall champions in the National Women's Boxing Championships on Saturday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was named December's Premier League manager of the month for a record fourth consecutive time, while Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane equalled Steven Gerrard's tally with his sixth player of the month award.

"He (Ishant Sharma) has played 78 (79) Test matches, to play 78 (79) Test matches for India is amazing. But I don't think he has ever led from the front and that has been a problem with him," Kulkarni said.

Senior sports administrator Anil Khanna was named Chairman of the Finance Commission of the Indian Olympic Association, which also formed a four-member advisory committee.

Struggling Mohun Bagan on Friday announced the signing of Lebanese striker Akram Moghrabi for the remainder of the 2017-18 I-League season.

Former world number one Angelique Kerber registered her eighth win in as many matches in 2018 with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi as the German advanced to the Sydney International final on Friday.

Former racer Alberto Puig has been appointed manager of MotoGP champions Repsol Honda following the departure of Livio Suppo last year.

Picking a women's singles champion at the Australian Open could resemble a lucky dip this year with Serena Williams' continued absence again leaving the door ajar.

It might be argued that 36-year-old fathers of four have no business winning grand slam titles but try telling that to Roger Federer as the evergreen Swiss bids to claim a record-equalling sixth Australian Open crown in two weeks' time.

​From Kohli to Smith, most modern-day greats have learnt the ropes in the Under-19 World Cup, which has gained significance with every passing edition. The boys not only become men here, they also become household names with millions following the live broadcast of the competition.

After his whirlwind innings of 93 in the first Test against South Africa on a difficult track at Cape Town, Hardik Pandya is being hailed as the next Kapil Dev.

It may feel like India are on the brink of yet another crippling overseas defeat, but there is hope. Slim, some will rightfully argue, but hope nevertheless.