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Sports schedule for the day: July 17, 2017

With much of the intense sporting action bidding adieu to its lovers with the end of Wimbledon 2017 where Roger Federer lifted his 19th Grand Slam title, sports schedule returns back to cricket.

Jul 17, 2017, 08:39 AM IST

HWL Semi-Final: Preeti Dubey helps Indian eves beat Chile 1-0 to enter quarters

India will take on Argentina in their final Pool B match on July 16.

Jul 12, 2017, 23:53 PM IST

Sports schedule for today: July 11, 2017

The 2017 Wimbledon Championship has rolled into the quarter-final round in the women's singles category with Venus Williams, Jelena Ostapenko, Johanna Konta, Simona Halep all lined up to make their way into the semis.

Jul 11, 2017, 10:02 AM IST

Sports Schedule for the day: From ICC Women's World Cup to Wimbledon

Indian eves will take on South Africa women's with the aim to extend their winning streak to five in a row. 

Jul 08, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

Hockey India files match fixing complaint against Pakistan: Report

India thrashed their arch-rivals 7-1 on June 18 in a Pool B match with Harmanpreet Singh, Talwinder Singh and Akashdeep Singh scoring a brace each, while Pradeep Mor contributed with one goal.

Jul 06, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

PR Sreejesh out of action for 5 months, to miss Asia Cup

Sreejesh, who was badly missed by the team in the just- concluded Hockey World League Semi-Final in London, went under the knife earlier this month in Mumbai after he sustained a ligament tear in his right knee during the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in April-May this year.

Jun 27, 2017, 15:36 PM IST

HWL Semi-Finals: Fancied India crash out after suffering shock 2-3 defeat to Malaysia

For India, it is their second defeat against Malaysia in little less than two months. Roelant Oltmans' men had earlier lost 0-1 to the same opponents in the Azlan Shah Cup last month.

Jun 22, 2017, 22:04 PM IST

Rani Rampal to lead India at women's Hockey World League Semi-Final

Defender Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam has been named as Rani's deputy for the tournament.

Jun 21, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

WHL 2017: India lose to Netherlands 1-3 in final Group B game, to face Malaysia in quarter final

Netherlands topped Pool B with an all-win record from four matches, while India finished second with three wins from four games.

Jun 20, 2017, 20:59 PM IST

Indian hockey star Sardar Singh questioned by police over sexual assault case

The team management in London was told that Sardar should come to Leeds for questioning by the Yorkshire police.

Jun 19, 2017, 19:39 PM IST

Hockey World League 2017: After beating Pakistan, confident India eye Netherlands scalp in semis

With their place already secured in the quarterfinals, India would be hoping to keep up the good work and keep a clean slate going into the business end of the tournament.

Jun 19, 2017, 16:19 PM IST

We scored some great goals against Pakistan, says Indian hockey coach Roelant Oltmans

India chief hockey coach Roelant Oltmans exuded satisfaction after his boys went on a goal spree against Pakistan in the Hockey World League Semi-Final but said they still need to work on some areas.

Jun 19, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

Hockey World League semi-final: Why Indian players wore black arm bands during 7-1 demolition of Pakistan

Harmanpreet Singh, India's stand-in skipper revealed why all members of the Indian cricket team were wearing black arm bands in the match against Pakistan.

Jun 19, 2017, 10:59 AM IST

HWL Semi-Final: India maintain unbeaten run, beat Canada 3-0 in London

India won the game today, but coach Oltmans would be worrying about his team's poor conversion rate from penalty corners.

Jun 17, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

Players understood my message at half time: Hockey India coach Roelant Oltmans on team's comeback win

Ramandeep Singh struck with a reverse hit from the top of the circle in the 31st minute and three minutes later, he converted a pass from S V Sunil to give India a 2-1 lead.

Jun 15, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

HWL Semi-Finals: India rally to beat Scotland 4-1, play Canada on Saturday

India did well in the final quarter to defend their lead, denying any opportunity for the Scottish players to score. India's young goalkeeper Akash Chikte too held his nerve to ensure India walked away with a 4-1 win.

Jun 15, 2017, 21:17 PM IST

FIH's Hockey Pro League to kick off in January 2019

The teams that did not make the final selection for the men's League were Ireland, Malaysia and Spain, whilst those not chosen for the women's League were Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Japan and Spain women.

Jun 12, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

Bharat Ratna for hockey wizard: Olympian Ashok Kumar hails Sports Ministry's effort for recognising Dhyan Chand

Kumar's reaction came after the Sports Minister Vijay Goel wrote to the Prime Minister's Office, requesting Bharat Ratna for the late Dhyan Chand.

Jun 08, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

Indian men's hockey team goes down 0-2 to Germany

Germany had previously won 2-1 against Belgium, drew 2-2 with India and lost 2-5 to Belgium in their opening match. They finished with seven points while India earned four points from their outings.

Jun 06, 2017, 18:29 PM IST

Three Nations tournament: Harmanpreet Singh's brace helps India beat Belgium

Earlier in the tournament, India had lost 1-2 to Belgium in their first match and drew 2-2 with Germany in their second game.

Jun 05, 2017, 22:49 PM IST