Hamilton’s racing at home & wants to feel at home

The Mercedes driver's tally of victories includes successive wins in 2014 and last year, and a hat-trick on Sunday will see him join Jim Clark as the only driver to have triumphed at the event three or more times in a row. The Mercedes driver's tally of victories includes successive wins in 2014 and last year, and a hat-trick on Sunday will see him join Jim Clark as the only driver to have triumphed at the event three or more times in a row. The legendary Scotsman, who raced in the sixties and jointly holds the record for most British Grand Prix wins with five, took four of his victories successively. A

Sepp Blatter gets August appeal date to fight FIFA ban

LAUSANNE: Sepp Blatter will go to sport's highest court on Aug. 25 to challenge his six-year ban from football for approving a $2 million FIFA payment to Michel Platini. The Court of Arbitration for Sport set the former FIFA president's appeal hearing date on Friday to be held at its headquarters in Lausanne. Blatter's day in court will come more than three months after CAS imposed a four-year

Bengali actor Jeet acquires Kolkata franchise of Premier Futsal

NEW DELHI: Bengali cinema actor Jeet's firm Grassroot Entertainment has signed a long-term agreement with Premier Futsal to acquire the Kolkata franchise of the multi-nation futsal league for an undisclosed amount.The agreement makes Kolkata the second franchise to be sold after the promoters of football club Chennai City FC picked up the league's Chennai team."Football has a huge, fervent following in Kolkata, where love for the sport is passed on from one generation ..

Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba step into massive boots of Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane

PARIS: Used to relying heavily on one key player for their European glory in the past -- Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane in the 1984 and 2000 tournaments respectively -- French fans have two talented players on whom to pin their hopes at Euro 2016.
Some suggested one was exhausted after a gruelling season and the other might be overrated but France's Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba have started to prove the critics wrong.

Vijay Goel vows to work 24/7 as Sports Minister

NEW DELHI: He does not have a roadmap ready with him just yet but newly-appointed Sports Minister Vijay Goel today asserted that he will work round the clock with an aim to take sports to every nook and corner of the country.Goel, who was also Sports Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee led NDA government, also promised to do something new in the department with a fresh vision.
"It is a matter of pride that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen me for this responsib ..

Indian food on Rio Olympics menu, daily allowance doubled: Sports

NEW DELHI: Indian athletes travelling to Rio de Janeiro for next month's Olympics will get Indian food in the Games village.The Sports Ministry today said that some athletes had requested for Indian food in the Games village."We have got confirmation from Rio Olympics organisers that our athletes will be served Indian food throughout the Games. It will be part of the official Games' menu," Sports Secretary Rajiv Yadav said.

Comeback king Roger Federer reaches 11th Wimbledon semi-final by beating Marin Cilic

LONDON: Roger Federer saved three match points to beat Marin Cilic 6-7 (4/7), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-3 and reach a record-equalling 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday.The 34-year-old seven-time champion also claimed a new record for Grand Slam match wins of 307 as he made a 40th semi-final at the majors. His dramatic triumph was his 84th win at Wimbledon - taking him level with Jimmy Connors - and gave him a semi-final against Canada's Milos Raonic as he continues his pursuit  ..

Bengaluru FC hire former Barcelona Coach Albert Roca

Bengaluru FC have roped in former FC Barcelona assistant manager Albert Roca as their head coach for the next season. The Blues have penned a two-year deal with Roca.The 53-year-old Spaniard, who worked at Barcelona for five seasons from 2003-08, then followed Dutch manager Frank Rijkaard to Turkish club Galatasaray (2009-2010) and finally the Saudi Arabian national team (2011-2013). Roca's last job was as manager of the El Salvador national team, where he was in charge for a year.

Jeered, Lewis Hamilton hopes for cheers at British Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton need fear no boos or whistles at Silverstone this weekend but the Formula One world champion cannot escape the fallout from Austria as he chases a fourth British Grand Prix victory.
The Mercedes driver was jeered after he won in Spielberg last Sunday following a last-lap collision with teammate Nico Rosberg, who limped home fourth with his overall lead cut to 11 points.The abuse could be explained by the German presence in the crowd, with stewards punish.

Indian cricket team reaches West Indies to play four-Test series

ST KITTS: Indian cricket team, led by skipper Virat Kohli, today reached St Kitts to play a four-Test bilateral series against the West Indies starting with the opening match at Antigua on July 21.New head coach Anil Kumble posted a photograph of the team in his twitter handle and wrote: "Reached St. Kitts... long flight..@cheteshwar1 @klrahul11 @y_umesh Tour begins @BCCI."West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) also shared a picture of the Indian team after they reached St. ..

Mumbai City FC signs Lalrinmuana, Halder, Ralte & Ali for Indian Super League

MUMBAI: Mumbai City FC has signed in David Lalrinmuana, Pronay Halder, Lalhmangaihsanga Ralte, and Anwar Ali as part of their preparation for season three of the Indian Super League (ISL).Lalrinmuana, who will turn 24 this November, was the captain for Aizawl FC in the 2015-16 I-League season. He helped Aizwal FC get promoted into the top division of Indian Football and was even adjudged Mizoram Premier League "Player of the Year" 2015 and 2016.Nominated for the FPAI .