The Japan Volleyball Organization (V. League) announced Wednesday it will launch a new league but said there would be no professional competition coming anytime soon. …
Month: May 2017
VVS Laxman on India’s bilateral series with Pakistan: It is important to respect government decision
Kohli, Dhoni, Raina and Yuvi in ESPN World Fame list
India cricket captain Virat Kohli, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, have found places in this year’s ESPN World Fame 100 list that made its debut last year.While Kohli i…
America's Cup: No broadcast imposed time limit in Bermuda
The broadcast imposed time limit that robbed Team New Zealand of America’s Cup glory in San Francisco in 2013 will not be a factor in this year’s event in Bermuda.One of the most enduring memories of the 34th Cup match for many…
Tall Blacks draw host nation at Asia Cup in August
New Zealand has been drawn in Group C at the Asia Cup tournament to be hosted in Beirut from August 8 to 20, and included in their initial opposition is a mouthwatering clash with the host country Lebanon (world number 43). The draw…
Relieved Takayasu eyeing first title with ozeki promotion in the bag
Soon-to-be ozeki Takayasu spoke on Monday of his relief in coming through the crucial Summer Grand Sumo Tournament unhurt and with enough wins to make …
Denver Post axes sportswriter who took exception to Japanese winning Indy 500 over Memorial Day weekend
An American sportwriter has been sacked after voicing dismay at Takuma Sato’s Indianapolis 500 victory as the United States honors its war dead, the journalist’s …
Venezuela eliminates Japan at Under-20 World Cup
Japan’s Under-20 World Cup campaign came to a halt in the round of 16 in a 1-0 loss to Venezuela after extra time on Wednesday. …