Keane signs for atk in isl
new delhi: Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super league scheduled to be held in November. Keane, who has been a prolific scorer playing for Republic of Ireland with 146 International appearances scoring 68 goals, will be strengthening the new look ATK side. "I feel extremely fortunate to have played for some of the best clubs in England and the USA, as well as representing my country at several major tournaments," said Keane.
Bulls Beat Thalaivas 32-31 in pkl
Nagpur: Bengaluru Bulls eked out a close 32- 31 win over Tamil Thalaivas in a pulsating encounter of the Pro Kabaddi league, here on Friday. Ajay Kumar and Ajay Thakur starred for the winners as they stamped their authority with superb raids on their rivals from the onset. By virtue of their strong showing the Bulls took a 12-6 lead over Thalaivas at the halfway mark. After the break, the Thalaivas came back strongly and took out Sachin Kumar and Ajay Kumar. But the Bulls held on to their nerves and emerged as winners.
. Bhambri in quarters of Citi Open
Washington: Yuki Bhambri has extended his good run at the ATP Citi Open by entering the singles quarterfinals with a come-from-behind win over Argentina's Guido Pella in Washington DC, USA. Ranked 200, Bhambri eked out a 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1 win over Pella, who is ranked exactly 100 places above the Indian in the ATP singles chart. It is for the first time that Bhambri has won three matches in the main draw of an ATP World Tour event. This will be Bhambri’s second appearance in singles quarterfinals.
Vishnu, Joseph start as favourites
Coimbatore: Chennai duo of Vishnu Prasad and Joseph Matthew will start as strong favourites when the second round of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship gets under way at the Kari Motor Speedway, on Saturday. Vishnu and Joseph are touted as favourites after comprehensively winning all their races in the opening round of the Euro JK 17 and the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. Kolhapur's Chittesh Mandody was equally imperious in the lGB Formula 4, sweeping the maximum possible 30 points.