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Kenya legend calls time on 23-year career
Kenya all-rounder Collins Obuya, who played a starring role in their dream ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2003 campaign, has retired.
Mario Zagallo, Brazilian football legend, dies at 92
Mario Zagallo, who won four football World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died, according to a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday. He was 92.
Brazil sack Diniz as coach
Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday.
A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele
In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.
Resurgent Australia stand between India and 3rd title
India and Australia have faced off in some of the most engaging contests in recent times and a new chapter to their rivalry will be added when they contest 50-over cricket’s ultimate glory in Sunday’s World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
Kohli climbs the highest pedestal
It was never in doubt, and probably only a matter of when than if for star India batter Virat Kohli, who now occupies the highest pedal in ODI cricket.
Kohli, Shami guide India to cusp of glory
India’s Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match yesterday to march into the World Cup final.
‘Pitch switch’ controversy at Wankhede
The World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday was being played on a used pitch, sparking concerns the tournament hosts had tried to manipulate conditions in their favour.
Kohli scores record 50th ODI hundred
He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with batting great Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium.
Made of gold! Magical Messi is the most dominant player of all time
Lionel Messi is rewriting football history. Before the emergence of the Argentine attacker just over a decade ago, the game's records were spread out among a select band of legends. But now there are hardly any left for anyone else.
Furious with a 'ghatia' question, Shahid Afridi abandons press conference
Miffed Pakistani T20 captain Shahid Afridi abandons an ongoing press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and walks off, not pleased with a question directed at his captaincy.
Zidane promises 'beautiful football' at Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has promised the club's fans "beautiful football" after being appointed on a two-and-a-half year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu.
U19 WC in Bangladesh: Australia pull out over security concerns
Australia pull back from participating in Under 19 Cricket World Cup, to be held in Bangladesh on October 2016, for what they say security concern.
Ronaldinho has 'more than one offer' from England
Ronaldinho’s brother, Roberto, says that he has fielded “more than one call” from England as the former Barcelona superstar attempts to find his next club.
Cricket 2015: The year in review
One thing for sure, the year we just left behind began with a bang, and gave us some incredible action on the cricket fields world over. Let’s review the major cricketing events in 2015, ones that deserve a second look.
Barcelona want more trophies in 2016: Lionel Messi
Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona's rivals that the European champions are determined to match their five-trophy haul from 2015 in the coming year.
ICC announces U19 World Cup 2016 schedule
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces the schedule of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016, which will be held across eight venues in four Bangladesh cities from 27 January to 14 February 2016.
The time is right for BPL redemption
The stage is set, as there can be no better time for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) to return to the reckoning and shrug off its notorious past.
Colombia 0-1 Argentina: Martino's men grab vital World Cup win
Lucas Biglia's goal gave Gerardo Martino a lifeline in the Argentina hotseat, as the nation downed Colombia 1-0 to put their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.