Can Nikhat finally step out of Mary Kom's shadow?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikhat Zareen/Instagram Former Indian men's boxing coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez has backed world champion Nikhat Zareen (50kg) to bag a medal at this year's Paris......

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

IMAGE: Paraguay's Alan Rodriguez, centre, celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand on Monday. Photograph: PTI Assured of a pre-quarterfinal spot, Paraguay's unbeaten team would aim to......

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

African champions Mali will look to start their FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign on a winning note when they take on Paraguay in a Group B match in New Delhi on Friday. Mali were runners-up in the......

Real Madrid official inadvertently reveals Benitez to be next manager

Real Madrid vice-president Eduardo Fernandez de Blas inadvertently dropped the strongest indication yet that Rafael Benitez will replace Carlos Ancelotti as the club's new head coach for the next......

AIBA suspends boxer Sarita, her coaches for refusing bronze at Asiad

India's bronze medallist Laishram Sarita Devi reacts during the medal ceremony of the women's lightweight (57-60kg) boxing at the Asian Games in Incheon. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters The......