Bengaluru FC seek history, face Iraqi side in AFC Cup final

Before this, the farthest an Indian club had advanced in a continental tournament was the two AFC Cup semifinal appearances by Dempo in 2008 and East Bengal in 2013. IMAGE: Bengaluru FC players......

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into semis in Tokyo

Image: Sania Mirza (left) with Cara Black. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Defending champions Sania Mirza and Cara Black knocked out Martina Hingis and Belinda Bencic in straight sets to......

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Sven-Goran Eriksson will try to convince former England captain David Beckham to join him at Al Nasr after the experienced Swedish coach signed an 18-month contract as a technical advisor of the......

A golden year for Indian sports

Indian sports probably never had it so good as the country emerged as a new powerhouse, riding on some exceptional individual and team performances in the year 2003.Cricket, the sport that sets the......

A boost for Indian football

East Bengal's unexpected triumph at the ASEAN Club Cup is beginning to sink in. But along with the satisfaction comes thequestion: How much will Indian football benefit from this rare success?A......