Istanbul - players.bio

Boxers Lovlina, Nikhat, Pooja make cut for World Championships

Lovlina Borgohain (70kg) on Wednesday made the cut for the women's world championships to be held in Istanbul in May after three days of trials at the end of which some other seasoned campaigners like Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Pooja Rani (81kg) also qualified for the event. This will be Borgohain's first competitive outing after her podium finish in the 69kg category in Tokyo, which no longer exists in International Boxing Association (IBA) events.

Haas could miss day one of Bahrain test – report

Haas are reportedly dealing with a significant delay to their equipment bound for Bahrain, which could mean they miss day one of the test.

Four people rescued and town centre road closed as firefighters battle restaurant blaze

Four people were rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out at a Turkish restaurant in Oldham town centre.

Chelsea takeover news: Muhsin Bayrak claims he's close to buying club from Roman Abramovich

Roman Abramovich announced his intention to sell Chelsea earlier this week.

'I've been told...' - Ashley Preece drops inside Villa update on four players; exit now possible

Aston Villa correspondent Ashley Preece has dropped updates on four players ahead of the summer window.

Vinesh, Bajrang's return to competition since Tokyo marked by loss & injury

Vinesh Phogat's return to the competition mat didn't go as planned, as the reigning CWG and Asian Games champion went down tamely to USA's Jacarra Winchester in the semifinals of the Yasar Dogu international ranking series in Istanbul late on Saturday. Vinesh lost 3-7 to Winchester, a former world champion, in the women's freestyle 55kg category. The Indian wasn't participating in her usual weight category of 53kg at the meet.

Romelu Lukaku situation has changed but Liverpool aren't laughing at Premier League 'joke'

There are some opposition strikers that Liverpool fans will always dread their side facing.

Jurgen Klopp can make Jamie Carragher think again with Liverpool line-up decision for Chelsea

Blood Red: Pep Lijnders Confirms Carabao Cup Final Team News

Contacts

Istanbul Sport News

Boxers Lovlina, Nikhat, Pooja make cut for World Championships

Haas could miss day one of Bahrain test – report

Four people rescued and town centre road closed as firefighters battle restaurant blaze

Chelsea takeover news: Muhsin Bayrak claims he's close to buying club from Roman Abramovich

'I've been told...' - Ashley Preece drops inside Villa update on four players; exit now possible

Vinesh, Bajrang's return to competition since Tokyo marked by loss & injury

Romelu Lukaku situation has changed but Liverpool aren't laughing at Premier League 'joke'

Jurgen Klopp can make Jamie Carragher think again with Liverpool line-up decision for Chelsea