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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.

November 16, 2015

Maradona undergoes gastric bypass, recovering well: doctors

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona underwent a gastric bypass in the western Venezuelan city of Maracaibo over the weekend and is recovering well, doctors said on Sunday.

November 14, 2015

Brazil fightback thwarts Argentina

Ten-man Brazil came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Argentina on Friday in a tense World Cup qualifying battle between the two South American superpowers.

November 13, 2015

Messi, Usain Bolt...a horse?! Bizarre sportsman of the year award list

Barcelona star Leo Messi races against speedster Usain Bolt and American Pharoah, the first horse to win the Grand Slam of American horse racing, for the Sports Illustrated's annual prize.

November 12, 2015

Terrific 2015 for Bangladesh cricket team

By the time 2015-season came to an end with the 3-0 ODI sweep over Zimbabwe at Mirpur on Nov 11, Bangladesh have enjoyed the most successful spell in their cricket history by far.

November 9, 2015

Nepal footballers charged with treason for match-fixing

Five Nepali footballers are charged with treason over allegations of match-fixing during qualifiers in 2011 for the World Cup, police say.

October 30, 2015

The rise and fall of Diego Maradona of Argentina

Maradona was chosen number 1 in The Greatest 10 World Cup players of all time by the London-based newspaper The Times. On his 55th birthday, discover the life of Diego Maradona, the footballer as he carved out a special place for himself with his unique talent and skills.

October 27, 2015