Sports News For The Year 2016 and Month May

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Sports News For The Year 2016 and Month May

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Pro boxers allowed in Olympics but Vijender won't be there

In a landmark decision on Wednesday, the International Boxing Association threw the Olympic doors open for professional boxers after an extraordinary congress in Lausanne, Switzerland voted overwhelmingly in favour of the move.
2016-06-01 11:17:10 Read More

India to begin Champions Trophy defence against Pakistan

India, seeded second in Group B, will also clash against South Africa and Sri Lanka, while the opening clash will feature hosts England and Bangladesh at the Oval.
2016-06-01 09:53:22 Read More

Former Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away

Prabir Mukherjee was in charge of the Eden Gardens, Kolkata pitches for nearly 25 years and last worked there till the third Twenty20 International between India and South Africa in October last year.
2016-06-01 08:23:53 Read More

Nuwan Kulasekara calls time on Test career

Nuwan Kulasekara, the Sri Lanka medium-pacer, has announced his retirement from Test cricket, with an intention of concentrating more on limited-over formats.
2016-06-01 05:33:41 Read More

India A to play quadrangular series in Australia

Cricket Australia on Wednesday announced India A will be taking part in a 50-over quadrangular series to be held in August and September in Townsville and Mackay, which will feature Australia A, South Africa A and Cricket Australia’s National Performance Squad.
2016-06-01 05:09:03 Read More

Shreyas Iyer set to be picked for India 'A' tour

According to sources, Shreyas Iyer, is set to be picked by Sandeep Patil & Co for the India 'A' team, which will tour of Australia in August for two four-day matches against the hosts and a tri-series involving the 'A' teams of Australia and South Africa.
2016-06-01 05:01:26 Read More

Electrician's son Prince realizes US basketball dream

The first-of-its-kind training camp-cum-trials for school kids was Schools Games Federation of India's maiden talent search programme where 450 players from across the country took part. Prince, now 15, emerged as the best prospect.
2016-06-01 04:57:02 Read More

Spot-fixing episode is behind Amir, says Pakistan captain

Amir has returned strongly since his five-year ban for spot-fixing was lifted in September last year, taking five wickets in the two one-day internationals against New Zealand in January and as many wickets in 11 Twenty20 games.
2016-06-01 03:54:53 Read More

School and college sports in India to get a huge makeover

In the first year of its launch, Reliance Foundation Youth Sports' focus will be on eight cities with a defined plan to involve 50 plus cities by 2020, providing an estimate of over 10 lakh school and college students to compete in multi-sports competitions.
2016-06-01 03:47:50 Read More

BCCI looking to revamp NCA, says Shirke

BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke said that the current NCA setup was only a partial facility located in the premises of a member association (KSCA), and the board intended to have a complete high-performance centre preferably in an independent location.
2016-06-01 03:06:18 Read More

Rashford's rise hit new heights with Euro call-up

When Anthony Martial limped forlornly towards the Old Trafford tunnel, it set Marcus Rashford off on a meteoric rise from unknown teenager to the rising star of England's Euro 2016 challenge in less than 100 days.
2016-06-01 03:02:43 Read More

Zimbabwe axe coach and captain ahead of India series

Zimbabwe have axed their coach Dav Whatmore and captain Hamilton Masakadza just days before the arrival of India for a five-match limited-overs tour.
2016-05-31 15:42:23 Read More

Mystery surrounds Kaneria's sudden departure to India

Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of Pakistan's banned Test leg-spinner, Danish Kaneria and his family to India although his brother claims they have gone to perform some religious rituals.
2016-05-31 15:34:55 Read More

I've a car capable of getting me on podiums: Verstappen

Max Verstappen had a dream start with new team in Formula One — winning on debut for Red Bull Racing team in Barcelona. But it doesn’t take long for fortunes to turn around in this sport as he was given a rude awakening at the qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix last Saturday.
2016-05-31 15:32:10 Read More

I've a car capable of getting me on podiums: Verstappen

Max Verstappen had a dream start with new team in Formula One — winning on debut for Red Bull Racing team in Barcelona. But it doesn’t take long for fortunes to turn around in this sport as he was given a rude awakening at the qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix last Saturday.
2016-05-31 15:32:10 Read More

Cook can challenge Tendulkar's Test run record: Sunil Gavaskar

Cook on Monday became the first England cricketer to cross the 10,000-run mark in Tests, and the youngest overall, beating Tendulkar's record by five months by reaching the milestone at the age of 31 years and five months.
2016-05-31 14:19:14 Read More

French Open: More rain gives suffering Djokovic shelter

World number one Novak Djokovic dropped the first set of his French Open last-16 clash against Roberto Bautista Agut before heavy rain came to his rescue Tuesday.
2016-05-31 11:50:17 Read More

Shastri, Bangar set to re-apply for India coaching jobs

Former Team India Director Ravi Shastri along with his support staff which include Sanjay Bangar, Bharath Arun and R Sridhar are all set to re-apply after BCCI advertises national coaching positions in the next couple of days.
2016-05-31 10:48:09 Read More

James Anderson soars to No 1 in ICC Test rankings

James Anderson became the fourth England bowler to achieve the position, and this is the first time in his career has achieved this.
2016-05-31 09:35:33 Read More

Goalkeeper Gurpreet becomes first Indian to play in a league game

Perched on a couple of rare milestones in the sport that has brought very few laurels for the country in recent years, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu achieved a rare feat when he started for his club Stabaek FC in the 13th round of Tippeligaen, Norway's premier league, first for any Indian in Europe.
2016-05-31 04:22:28 Read More

David Warner: From a brat to a calm, mature leader

"It's (fatherhood) encouraged me to be a different person in the sense of being a role model for my daughters and for kids in general. Having two beautiful daughters and a caring wife has settled me a lot," said Warner.
2016-05-31 03:48:05 Read More

Ganguly wants county stints for India players

At an official meeting of the technical committee, which was also attended by BCCI president Anurag Thakur, Sourav Ganguly gave the example of Zaheer Khan, who improved as a pacer after his county stint.
2016-05-31 03:47:26 Read More

Team India players flounder in IPL-9

Team India's T20 cricketers must raise their game or risk a major overhaul - a statistical evaluation of IPL-9 performances of those who had played in the 2016 World T20 this March-April shows. Barring Virat Kohli, most only turned in average performances.
2016-05-31 03:01:48 Read More

Payet helps Euro hosts France past Cameroon

West Ham's Dimitri Payet scored a last-gasp wonder free-kick to help Euro 2016 hosts France snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cameroon on Monday. The attacking midfielder stepped up on the stroke of regulation time to curl a magnificent free-kick.
2016-05-31 02:45:06 Read More

Memorable moments of IPL 2016

All throughout the 60 matches of the IPL, there was enough entertainment for everyone and a fair share of memorable moments as well. TOI Sports recaps some of those moments of brilliance that made viewers gasp in awe.
2016-05-31 02:32:15 Read More

Alastair Cook looks ahead after breaking 10,000 barrier

England captain Alastair Cook was already looking ahead after becoming the youngest batsman to score 10,000 Test runs during the course of his side's series-clinching win over Sri Lanka at the Riverside on Monday.
2016-05-30 17:41:18 Read More

Vice-captaincy will improve my performance: Ajinkya Rahane

Stylish batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who has been named the vice-captain for India's upcoming tour of the West Indies, said he enjoys taking responsibilities and the new role will help him to improve his performance.
2016-05-30 16:16:09 Read More

Virat Kohli is ready to captain in all formats, feels Ravi Shastri

"A time has come where you have a guy you have groomed over a period of time, who is ready. In the next 18 months, India hardly play any ODIs, the gaps between Tests and ODIs are massive. So its time to look ahead," Shastri said.
2016-05-30 16:02:18 Read More

Ceat Award: Virat Kohli named T20 Player of the Year

Virat Kohli was on Monday named Ceat T20 Player of the Year while former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at a glittering function attended by several past and present players.
2016-05-30 15:43:36 Read More

Alastair Cook surpasses Tendulkar as fastest to 10k runs in Tests

Cook was dismissed for 15 runs in the first innings and the landmark came in post-lunch session of the fourth day in the second over of the second innings when he flicked a Nuwan Pradeep delivery to mid-wicket for four.
2016-05-30 14:17:43 Read More

IPL review: Warner gives SRH their moment in the sun

From losing their first two matches to being crowned title winners, Sunrisers Hyderabad's fourth season has been nothing short of remarkable.
2016-05-30 11:17:34 Read More

IPL review: So close, so far for Kohli-led RCB

To make the IPL final was a tremendous achievement; that RCB lost their bearings when victory looked in their controls was a surprise.
2016-05-30 10:35:34 Read More

IPL 2016: Five electric cameos

Sandwiched between bigger and better innings during the Indian Premier League 2016 were some clutch cameos that made a difference in results for several franchises. Here are the five most valuable ones.
2016-05-30 09:39:41 Read More

IPL 9: The top five knocks

TOI takes a look at the top five innings from the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League which concluded in Bangalore with Sunrisers Hyderabad lifting their maiden title.
2016-05-30 07:21:07 Read More

IPL 9: The top five knocks

TOI takes a look at the top five innings from the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League which concluded in Bangalore with Sunrisers Hyderabad lifting their maiden title.
2016-05-30 07:21:07 Read More

David Warner leads RCB, SRH-themed IPL XI

We sift through the numbers to come up with a formidable XI that best sums up the success stories of IPL 2016.
2016-05-30 06:18:15 Read More

IPL 9: The top 5 bowling spells

TOI takes a look at the top bowling spells from the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League which concluded in Bangalore with Sunrisers Hyderabad lifting their maiden title, beating Royal Challnegers Bangalore.
2016-05-30 05:18:43 Read More

IPL 9: Bhuvi is a world-class bowler, says Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner says just-concluded IPL's highest wicket-taker Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a world-class bowler and he just can't wait to take on the fiery seamer as an opposition batsman.
2016-05-30 05:01:23 Read More

Ranji Trophy to be held at neutral venues?

With BCCI planning to hold matches at neutral venues, home advantage will now be a thing of the past. The Duleep Trophy is also set to return to the first-class cricket calendar this season (2016-17) in a new avatar.
2016-05-30 04:46:47 Read More

Djokovic on verge of $100 million breakthrough

World number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia is poised to become the first man to win $100 million in prize money on Monday when he targets a place in the French Open quarter-finals for the 10th time in Paris.
2016-05-30 03:32:43 Read More

IPL 9 final: Cutting's stellar show wins it for SRH

A look at the key passages of play from the summit clash of the 2016 Indian Premier League on Sunday, in which Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs to win their maiden IPL title.
2016-05-30 03:30:59 Read More

It was a total team effort, says David Warner

Victorious Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner with all humility hailed Virat Kohli as a "great leader" as he termed it a total "team effort" after beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in the IPL final on Sunday.
2016-05-30 02:56:48 Read More

Myself and AB getting out quickly was a big blow: Kohli

Virat Kohli was dignity personified in defeat but did admit that he did not feel good finishing second best as he termed his and AB de Villiers dismissal as the "big blow" in their defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final.
2016-05-30 02:38:44 Read More

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat RCB to win maiden IPL title

Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli's hundred-run stand went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a narrow eight-run victory to win their maiden Indian Premier League title at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
2016-05-29 18:28:53 Read More

French Open: Sania-Hingis Slam dream ends in Paris

The Indo-Swiss team (Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis) dubbed "Santina" were hoping to win four majors in a row after following up last year's Wimbledon and US Open triumphs with victory in January's Australian Open.
2016-05-29 18:01:23 Read More

Perez gives Force India fourth ever podium finish

Sergio Perez gave Sahara Force India its fourth ever podium finish by taking the third spot while team-mate Nico Hulkenberg crossed the line at sixth in a memorable race at the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix.
2016-05-29 17:04:35 Read More

F1: Lewis Hamilton wins Monaco showcase

While fortune finally favoured the Mercedes driver after a run of bad luck, team mate and championship leader Nico Rosberg finished seventh — 93.2 seconds behind — after being told to let the Briton past early on.
2016-05-29 14:31:17 Read More

As it happened: IPL 9 Final - Bangalore vs Hyderabad

Quickfire half-centuries by Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore crashed to an eight-run defeat to hand Sunrisers Hyderabad their maiden IPL title victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday.
2016-05-29 13:34:50 Read More

Pak government gags PCB on cricket ties with India

The Pakistan government has restrained its Cricket Board from initiating any dialogue with the BCCI on the issue of a long-pending bilateral series, which has been scuttled repeatedly on account of volatile political ties between the two nations.
2016-05-29 11:13:22 Read More

In Pics: Victorious Real get hero's welcome

Thousands of Real Madrid fans chanted and waved supporter scarves under a rain of confetti on Sunday in the Spanish capital as the team returned home after an historic 11th European Cup win.
2016-05-29 08:22:30 Read More

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Discus thrower Seema Punia qualifies for Rio Games

Asian Games discus throw gold medal winner Seema Punia on Sunday qualified for the Rio Olympics with a 62.62m effort at the Pat Young's Throwers Classic 2016 at Salinas (California) in the United States.
2016-05-29 06:42:27 Read More

Justin Gatlin wins 100m at Prefontaine Classic

Keni Harrison equalled the second-fastest 100 metres hurdles ever run and fellow American Justin Gatlin breezed to a sparkling but wind-assisted 100 metres victory at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting on Saturday.
2016-05-29 04:06:18 Read More

Justin Gatlin wins 100m at Prefontaine Classic

Keni Harrison equalled the second-fastest 100 metres hurdles ever run and fellow American Justin Gatlin breezed to a sparkling but wind-assisted 100 metres victory at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting on Saturday.
2016-05-29 04:06:18 Read More

Djokovic races into French Open fourth round

Novak Djokovic won his race against the clock, after rain cut two-and-a-half hours from the day, performing in a "night show" as he beat Briton Aljaz Bedene 6-2 6-3 6-3 to reach the French Open last 16 on Saturday.
2016-05-29 03:45:23 Read More

How IPL changed Chris Gayle's world

In an autobiography, Chris Gayle reveals how IPL changed his world and landed him at the Kingfisher mansion
2016-05-29 03:37:05 Read More

CL: Ronaldo seals Real Madrid shootout win over Atletico

Real Madrid were crowned European champions for an unprecedented 11th time when striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning penalty in a 5-3 shootout victory over Atletico Madrid in Milan on Saturday.
2016-05-29 02:18:11 Read More

Getting marauding Virat Kohli out is a task: Bhuvneshwar

Their pace attack has been the most fearsome this IPL season but Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Bhuvneshwar feels it would be a tough task for his team to counter the marauding RCB batsmen when the two teams clash in the final on Sunday.
2016-05-28 06:45:10 Read More

Rashford becomes England's third youngest goalscorer

Marcus Rashford became England's third youngest goalscorer as the teenage Manchester United striker netted after 135 seconds of his international debut against Australia at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Friday.
2016-05-28 05:10:59 Read More

Time ticking for Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Grand Slam warhorses Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland are bracing for a battle against time, as well as the all-powerful figure of Novak Djokovic, if they are to add to their haul of majors.
2016-05-28 04:29:56 Read More

India in Zimbabwe: Railways cog in Team India wheel

Sanjay Bangar and Abhay Sharma, pillars of Railways cricket in their glory days, have now come together ­ as head coach and fielding coach respectively ­ to drive an inexperienced and raw Indian team through the upcoming Zimbabwe tour.
2016-05-28 03:33:32 Read More

Rio Olympics should move due to Zika concerns: Experts

An open letter signed by 150 international doctors, scientists and researchers called for the upcoming Rio Olympics to be moved or delayed due to the Zika virus. It can cause birth defects in which babies are born with unusually small heads and brains.
2016-05-28 03:25:42 Read More

Talking points: Warner's lone battle and a failed experiment

A look at the key passages of play from Qualifier 2 of the 2016 Indian Premier League on Friday, in which Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by four wickets to set up a summit clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2016-05-28 03:02:32 Read More

Will Mourinho change Manchester United's fortune?

Manchester United's newly-appointed manager Jose Mourinho knows how to win titles and give favourable results almost immediately. So, will it be third time lucky for the 13-time English Premier League champions?
2016-05-28 02:55:53 Read More

Wawrinka eases into French Open fourth round

French Open holder Stan Wawrinka eased into the fourth round at Roland Garros with a drama-free 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 win over Jeremy Chardy on Friday.
2016-05-27 18:30:02 Read More

IPL: Warner takes Sunrisers Hyderabad to final in a thriller

On Friday, Warner was SRH's 'Man Friday' waging a lone battle against an inspired Gujarat bowling attack as he hit the winning runs to remain unbeaten on 93 off 58 balls and take his team to their maiden IPL final.
2016-05-27 18:27:02 Read More

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open with wrist injury

"I have a problem with my wrist... yesterday I played with an injection, I could play but yesterday night I started to feel more and more pain," Nadal told reporters in a hurriedly arranged news conference at Roland Garros.
2016-05-27 15:09:19 Read More

Narsingh selection over Sushil for Rio was fair: WFI to HC

Narsingh Yadav is the best wrestler, as compared to Sushil Kumar, to represent the country in 74kg category for the upcoming Rio Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) told the Delhi high court.
2016-05-27 14:37:23 Read More

As it happened: IPL Qualifier 2 - Gujarat vs Hyderabad

Captain David Warner smashed an unbeaten 58-ball 93 as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by four wickets to set up IPL 9 final clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.
2016-05-27 13:38:35 Read More

Jose Mourinho and Manchester United in search of Midas touch

In accepting the challenge of attempting to drag Manchester United out of the doldrums, Jose Mourinho will also seek to restore gloss to his own tainted reputation.
2016-05-27 12:07:53 Read More

I see every day as a new day: Virat Kohli on his dream run

Virat Kohli's phenomenal phase began with the World T20 and reached a level higher in the IPL where he has already hit a record four centuries. He averages a 83.54 in 15 games this season and is 81 short of completing 1000 runs.
2016-05-27 11:40:02 Read More

United confirm signing of Jose Mourinho as manager

English Premier League Manchester United confirmed the signing of Jose Mourinho as their manager. Both parties landed a three-year contract that will see Mourinho be at helm till 2020.
2016-05-27 09:19:19 Read More

Suresh Raina owns IPL knockouts

Suresh Raina has scored 426 runs from 12 innings at 53.25 in the IPL knockout matches till date that include five half-centuries.
2016-05-27 05:54:59 Read More

IPL review: Business end blemishes cost Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders staggered during the business end of the tournament, winning just two of their last six league games and were knocked out of the tournament in the Eliminator by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2016-05-27 05:01:05 Read More

Rio verdict - Decision on Sushil appeal likely to be taken Friday

Federation & Ministry to submit their responses to High Court.
2016-05-27 04:32:24 Read More

Eyes on 11th Champions League crown, insists Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo insists personal goals will be put to one side as Real Madrid seek to embellish their incredible European record with victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday in Milan. Real Madrid defeated Atleti 4-1 in UEFA Champions League final of 2014.
2016-05-27 03:10:03 Read More

Andy Murray looking for quick way around giant Karlovic

Andy Murray will be hoping he can see off giant Ivo Karlovic in straight sets as the French Open third round gets underway at Roland Garros on Friday having battled hard to get through his first two rounds. It might not be that easy against Karlovic, the tallest player on the tour.
2016-05-27 02:56:38 Read More

Cantona sideswipe as Mourinho closes in on United

Mourinho is expected to be named as Manchester United's new manager despite club great Eric Cantona saying incoming Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola would have been a better choice.
2016-05-25 05:29:28 Read More

Rahane riddle - What next for Ajinkya?

India can ill afford to lose one of their best batsmen across formats and conditions to curious selection policies.
2016-05-25 04:54:08 Read More

Pitches have enlivened IPL matches this season

The board also banned the use of heavy rollers during the IPL games.
2016-05-25 04:24:19 Read More

Troubles mount for Chris Gayle

Renegades show red card; BCCI may discuss issue.
2016-05-25 04:12:01 Read More

Edge with KKR in eliminator against buoyant Sunrisers

KKR will have the mental edged heading into the match, having beaten them twice in the league phase. The last two matches proved they have enough firepower in both departments to get the job done.
2016-05-25 03:15:13 Read More

RCB v GL talking points: De Villiers’ jail-break

A look at the key passages of play from Qualifier 1 of the 2016 Indian Premier League, in which Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Lions by four wickets to book a place in the final. AB de Villiers produced another special innings that saved RCB the blushes.
2016-05-25 02:31:37 Read More

Djokovic back in Paris to mend his broken heart

Looking to achieve a feat that was last achieved by Rod Laver in 1969, Djokovic began his pursuit of the only major title missing from his collection with a no-nonsense 6-4 6-1 6-1 win over Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun in the first round on Tuesday.
2016-05-24 18:17:37 Read More

IPL: AB de Villiers pulls off a heist, RCB reach third final

Chasing 159, Royal Challengers Bangalore were in a middle of a royal meltdown at 31 for 5 before AB de Villiers delivered with a brilliant unbeaten 47-ball 79-run knock to help RCB sneak through to their third IPL final.
2016-05-24 18:00:46 Read More

Djokovic downs Lu to reach French Open second round

Novak Djokovic began his pursuit of the only Grand Slam title missing from his collection with a no-nonsense 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 win over Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun in the French Open first round
2016-05-24 15:10:35 Read More

Ashish Nehra to undergo knee surgery in London

Veteran India seamer Ashish Nehra will soon undergo a surgery to treat a "high-grade tendon injury" he had suffered on his right knee during an Indian Premier League match earlier this month.
2016-05-24 14:08:19 Read More

Live Blog: IPL Qualifier 1 - Gujarat Lions v Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to inch closer to a maiden IPL title triumph when they take on table-toppers Gujarat Lions in the IPL Qualifier 1.
2016-05-24 13:42:03 Read More

Flawless Nadal races into French Open second round

Rafael Nadal started his quest for a record-breaking 10th French Open title in merciless fashion, demolishing Australian Sam Groth 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 on Tuesday. Nadal, who turns 30 next week, has won two titles on clay this season
2016-05-24 12:45:18 Read More

French Open: Kerber knocked out in Paris first round

Angelique Kerber's first grand slam match since winning the Australian Open in January ended in despair after she was beaten 6-2 3-6 6-3 by Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands in the French Open first round on Tuesday.
2016-05-24 11:29:24 Read More

IPL review: Delhi Daredevils a work in progress

It was a season that can be divided in two halves for Delhi Daredevils with first a memorable one from which they can take a lot of the positives and then ponder upon working on eliminating the negatives that the second resulted in.
2016-05-24 10:13:04 Read More

Lahiri ensures US Open berth; will play 8th successive Major

Following his tied 46th place at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship in Texas, ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri stayed at the 56th place, which ensured that he stayed on in top-60 of the World Golf Rankings.
2016-05-24 09:27:22 Read More

Injuries force underwhelming debut for Supergiants

A lot ought to be blamed on the string of injuries to their big players and a late shift in venue change, but you also cannot overrule the fact that the Supergiants simply could not take off after a clinical tournament opener.
2016-05-24 06:04:56 Read More

BCCI plans ‘mini’ IPL abroad in September

USA emerges a financially viable market for T20 league showcase.
2016-05-24 03:39:46 Read More

Van Gaal sacked by United, Mourinho poised to step in

Manchester United sacked manager Louis van Gaal on Monday two days after the Dutchman led them to victory in the FA Cup final, with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho widely expected to be appointed as his successor.
2016-05-24 03:02:16 Read More

Australia's Henriques, Starc recalled for Sri Lanka tour

Moises Henriques played the last of his three Tests during the ill-fated 2013 tour of India where Australia were whitewashed 4-0 and four players were stood down for a match in the infamous 'homework-gate' episode.
2016-05-24 02:52:56 Read More

From Checkmate to Howzatt: The journey of Yuzvendra Chahal

Meet Yuzvendra Chahal - the wrist spinner from Jind, Haryana, who has been picked in the Indian one-day and T20 team for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Dhoni can now use a bowler who outwits the opposition with a brain trained for chess.
2016-05-24 01:48:04 Read More

BCCI will work as a team, says Ajay Shirke

BCCI's newly elected secretary Ajay Shirke, who is also the big boss of the Maharashtra Cricket Association, is picked by the top decision-makers of the board for his ability to manage big affairs with utmost ease.
2016-05-23 14:19:41 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar meets Rio-bound wrestlers, boosts morale

As Indian Olympic Association's goodwill ambassador, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has been meeting athletes who have qualified for the Olympics and encouraging them to give their best at Rio de Janeiro.
2016-05-23 13:07:15 Read More

Never thought I'd get to play under Dhoni: Karun Nair

The Karnataka batsman has been named in India's limited-overs squads for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, among other uncapped players.
2016-05-23 10:56:44 Read More

India name Shardul Thakur, Shami for West Indies Tests

From India's previous Test assignment - four matches at home versus South Africa late last year - the players to get the axe are Varun Aaron and Gurkeerat Singh and in their place come Mohammed Shami and Mumbai pace bowler Shardul Thakur.
2016-05-23 10:20:53 Read More

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Chahal, Fazal in for Zimbabwe tour; Dhoni to lead

MS Dhoni will lead India’s revamped ODI and Twenty20 international squad in next month’s tour of Zimbabwe, one that features five uncapped players and missing a host of regular players such as Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan, and Ashwin.
2016-05-23 10:07:31 Read More

IPL review: Where did it all go wrong for Mumbai Indians?

Defending champions, a fairly settled squad, some key acquisitions … and failure to make the 2016 playoffs.
2016-05-23 06:20:41 Read More

IPL review: KXIP pay the price for Miller, Maxwell failures

KXIP had the chance to win more matches and could have made a more telling impact, but did not have the right personnel to take them over the line.
2016-05-23 05:27:07 Read More

IPL 9 Player of the Week: Virat Kohli (who else?)

The RCB captain continued his hot streak this week, scoring 75*, 113 and 54* to lift his team into the playoffs.
2016-05-23 04:55:42 Read More

BCCI to advertise for coach's post

The same set of assistant coaches who worked with the Indian team until the World T20 in March are likely to accompany the cricketers on an extended one-tour contract, possibly minus team director Ravi Shastri.
2016-05-23 04:19:01 Read More

Barcelona claim double with King's Cup win over Sevilla

Ten-man Barcelona retained the King's Cup with a 2-0 victory over Sevilla to complete a domestic double thanks to fine extra-time goals by Jordi Alba and Neymar at the Vicente Calderon stadium on Sunday.
2016-05-23 02:30:27 Read More

India in Zimbabwe: BCCI likely to turn to fringe players

If the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are rested, the batsmen who could earn call-ups are KL Rahul, Robin Uthappa and Karun Nair. Each has IPL form and the selectors could hand the wicketkeeping duties to either Rahul or Uthappa.
2016-05-23 02:27:53 Read More

Talking points: Chahal's purple patch, Kohli's midas touch

A look at the key passages of play from Match 56 of the Indian Premier League season nine, in which Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by six wickets to march into playoffs.
2016-05-23 02:27:44 Read More

IPL 2016: Virat Kohli 54* powers RCB to playoffs

Virat Kohli played another match-winning innings as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by six wickets to march into playoffs. The victory, their fourth in a row, also took RCB to the second in the standings and avoided the Eliminator.
2016-05-22 18:00:10 Read More

IPL: KKR beat Sunrisers by 22 runs, march into playoffs

Sunil Narine's outstanding bowling figures of 3/26 helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seal a 22-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday and march into the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2016-05-22 14:42:28 Read More

French Open: Petra Kvitova survives scare to advance

Czech 10th seed Petra Kvitova survived a French Open scare to beat Danka Kovinic of Montenegro 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 and make the second round on Sunday.
2016-05-22 12:20:46 Read More

Newly-elected BCCI chief Thakur's major announcements

Following are the major announcements made by newly-elected president Anurag Thakur on reforms/measures set to be undertaken by the BCCI.
2016-05-22 11:58:11 Read More

Thakur sees opportunity in Lodha recommendations

Anurag Thakur's predecessor and ICC chairman Shashank Manohar had stated that the Indian Board had already implemented 75% of the Lodha panel's recommendations for sweeping reforms but had reservations on a few which, he felt, were not good for the game. Thakur echoed the sentiment.
2016-05-22 11:12:54 Read More

Kohli makes you stand up and applaud: Ravi Shastri

Kohli has been in brilliant form of late, scoring a record 865 runs from 13 games at the 9th edition of IPL. Shastri said, " Virat has hit a purple patch. It's terrific batting. If he goes on like this, it will only keep on serving Indian cricket and be beneficial to it."
2016-05-22 10:50:06 Read More

Coach appointment will take couple of months: Ganguly

The Indian team is unlikely to get a new coach anytime soon with the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee member Sourav Ganguly on Sunday saying it will take another couple of months to find a suitable candidate for the high-profile position.
2016-05-22 10:05:53 Read More

French Open 2016: Top 10 facts you should know

The second Grand Slam event of the year, the French Open, is all set to begin at the Stade Roland Garros from Sunday. The annual event that marks the end of the clay court season was first held in 1891 and enters its 115th edition this year.
2016-05-22 06:23:43 Read More

Thakur unanimously elected as new BCCI president

Anurag Thakur was on Sunday unanimously elected as the BCCI president, while Ajay Shirke was chosen as secretary in a smooth change of guard at a time when the world's richest Board is sailing through choppy waters.
2016-05-22 04:58:20 Read More

Jermell Charlo downs John Jackson to make history

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-22 02:22:40 Read More

Anand aims to qualify for Candidates Chess

It requires a herculean effort to get past the mighty Chinese in team badminton events. And Indian women were expected to only trouble and not shock the 13-time Uber Cup champions.
2016-05-21 16:33:01 Read More

World Boxing Championships: Sarita Devi loses in second round, fails to qualify for Rio Olympics

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2016-05-21 14:36:50 Read More

Chris Gayle sparks another sexism row

2016-05-21 12:27:38 Read More

China dominates S. Korea to win Uber Cup final

Asian Games bronze-medallist L Sarita Devi failed to qualify for the Olympics after she went down in her second round bout of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships on Saturday.
2016-05-21 12:18:38 Read More

Uber Cup: India settle for bronze

Los Angeles, May 19, 2016 (AFP) -Unbeaten identical US twin brothers Jermall and Jermell Charlo and Cuban-born American Erislandy Lara are the feature attractions in Saturday's world super welterweight title showdown triple-header at Las Vegas. The 154-pound (69.
2016-05-21 05:43:01 Read More

China's world No.1 Liu misses out on Rio singles spot

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-21 04:15:41 Read More

Pooja Rani advances to last-16 of Women's World Boxing Championships

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-20 15:24:32 Read More

Indian eves settle for bronze in Uber Cup

Five-time champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) and former Asian gold-medallist L Sarita Devi (60kg) began their campaign on a resounding note by notching up comfortable victories in their opening bouts of the AIBA World Women's Boxing Championships.
2016-05-20 08:33:10 Read More

Ruthvika steals the show as Indian women enter Uber Cup semis

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-20 04:42:47 Read More

Boxing: Charlo twins, Lara top super welterweight showdowns

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-19 22:17:40 Read More

Injured Kapur pulls out of Irish Open; SSP tied 63rd

Daniel Ricciardo expects to be the centre of attention at the Russian Grand Prix on Friday, if only fleetingly, when he tries out a new 'aeroscreen' head protection device fitted to the cockpit of his Red Bull Formula One car.
2016-05-19 15:27:16 Read More

Pune’s Salsa enters U-16 tennis semifinals

Serb Novak Djokovic finished the best season of his life in fitting style. The world number one crushed Roger Federer 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday, to win the ATP Tour Finals title for a record fourth successive year.
2016-05-19 15:20:05 Read More

Mary Kom, Sarita sail into Round 2 of World Boxing Championships

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2016-05-19 15:08:09 Read More

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

2016-05-19 08:05:22 Read More

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

2016-05-19 08:05:22 Read More

Uber Cup: Indian women lose to Japan

Los Angeles, May 18, 2016 (AFP) -Mexico's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez dumped his World Boxing Council middleweight title on Wednesday, easing deadline pressure that had surrounded his talks for a showdown against now-undisputed champion Gennady Golovkin.
2016-05-19 04:30:57 Read More

Alvarez vacates WBC title, will next fight Golovkin

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-19 02:53:04 Read More

Virat Kohli catapults his batting into fantasy world

Let's not limit Kohli to mere Superman. Let him be 'Spectre', the cosmic entity of DC universe and the most powerful Superhero of Jack Kirby's fantasy world.
2016-05-19 02:29:19 Read More

Boxing: Alvarez dumps WBC title to help Golovkin talks

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2016-05-18 23:07:39 Read More

China beat champion Japan 5-0 in Thomas Cup badminton

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-18 18:38:59 Read More

Saina leads Indian charge into quarters

London, May 16, 2016 (AFP) -World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury insists he is "in no way a racist or bigot" after apologising on Monday for comments he made in an hour-long video rant.
2016-05-18 05:15:25 Read More

Gaurav sets U-17 Nagpur district badminton title clash with Rohan

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-18 03:39:46 Read More

Hyderabad cricket coach booked for sexually abusing five teenage boys

2016-05-17 13:31:14 Read More

Hyderabad cricket coach booked for sexually abusing five teenage boys

2016-05-17 13:31:14 Read More

Boxing: 'Madness!' Legendary Arum rips into Olympic pros plan

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-17 06:37:40 Read More

Boxing: Heavyweight champion Fury sorry for video rant

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-16 19:02:40 Read More

Jain bags double crown in SJAN badminton tournament

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is a world champion in the making if he continues to be as focussed and disciplined as he has been so far in the professional circuit, feels his British trainer Lee Beard.
2016-05-16 18:36:11 Read More

Arav, Rahul, Chaitali, Arjun cause upsets in district badminton

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-16 18:28:17 Read More

Man United face multi-million pound bill for fake bomb 'fiasco'

2016-05-16 11:49:24 Read More

Vijender will be world champ if he remains focussed: Lee Beard

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-16 11:23:18 Read More

Badminton: Malaysia's Lee into Thomas Cup quarter-finals

New York, May 16, 2016 (AFP) -Unbeaten heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder could be in line to face rival undefeated British ring kings Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua after a planned bout next Saturday in Moscow was canceled.
2016-05-16 09:57:41 Read More

Badminton: Lee's Malaysia into Thomas Cup quarter-finals

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-16 09:47:40 Read More

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I'll hit six sixes again: Yuvraj Singh to a kid who fought cancer

2016-05-16 04:40:10 Read More

I'll hit six sixes again: Yuvraj Singh to a kid who fought cancer

2016-05-16 04:40:10 Read More

Boxing: Wilder promoter opens door for fights with British rivals

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2016-05-16 00:17:40 Read More

Thomas Cup: India suffer 1-3 loss against Thailand in opening match

London, May 14, 2016 (AFP) -Ivan Morales's hopes of joining his two brothers as a world champion were dashed on Saturday when the Mexican suffered a unanimous points defeat by title-holder Lee Haskins in their International Boxing Federation bantamweight clash in Cardiff.
2016-05-15 05:35:16 Read More

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian shuttlers face uphill task

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-15 04:04:18 Read More

No treble for Morales clan as Haskins defends bantamweight crown

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-15 04:03:12 Read More

Boxing: No treble for Morales clan as Haskins defends bantamweight crown

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2016-05-14 23:02:40 Read More

Vijender's WBO title bout postponed but no break for the star

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-14 08:37:26 Read More

Saina Nehwal & Co. eye another medal in Uber Cup

Bolton (England), May 14 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh, who has registered his sixth consecutive win in the professional arena, asserted that he is looking forward to the World Boxing Organisation's (WBO) Asia title in front of his home crowd next month.
2016-05-14 08:13:21 Read More

Vijender looking forward to title fight at home (Repeating for all needing)

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2016-05-14 08:12:19 Read More

SJAN media badminton tournament from Saturday

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-14 06:15:55 Read More

Vijender hammers opponent to win sixth pro fight

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-13 18:30:19 Read More

Vijender Singh beats Andrzej Soldra to win sixth pro fight

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2016-05-13 18:19:45 Read More

Nandu Natekar regrets not having given back to badminton

Facing the first eight-round fight of his fledging professional career, Vijender hammered his opponent right from the start, forcing the referee to stop the contest around two minutes into the third round.
2016-05-13 06:49:34 Read More

DNC Indoor Badminton Hall to be open on Saturday

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-12 17:32:33 Read More

Former women's football skipper pens down hardships of her playing days

2016-05-12 14:31:41 Read More

Former women's football skipper pens down hardships of her playing days

2016-05-12 14:31:41 Read More

Vijender takes on Poland's Andrzej Soldra on Friday

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-12 11:00:42 Read More

Aravindh, Uurtsaikh emerge Asian junior champions

Badminton players and enthusiasts will get another venue to hone their skills as the state-of-the-art Dhanwate National College (DNC) Indoor Stadium gets open for public here on Saturday.
2016-05-11 15:52:26 Read More

Narayanan takes sole lead in Asian Junior chess

Bolton (England), May 13 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh registered his sixth win in a row in the professional arena by outpunching Andrzej Soldra of Poland by technical knockout in three brutal rounds in a Super Middleweight contest at the Macron Stadium here on Friday evening.
2016-05-10 15:02:55 Read More

Bangladesh lifts ban on Shahadat Hossain

2016-05-10 13:20:35 Read More

Indian boxers fetch 4 medals from Asian Youth Championship

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-09 11:57:45 Read More

Phelps becomes father of boy, three months before Rio

2016-05-08 03:54:20 Read More

WATCH: The moment Leicester players lose it on learning they are EPL champions

2016-05-06 07:55:03 Read More

Athlete breaks leg, made to wait for medical help

2016-05-05 05:02:18 Read More

Threats force Afghan boy, fan of Messi, to leave the country

2016-05-03 08:58:40 Read More

Badminton: Women's doubles match creates record for longest tie

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-05-02 02:50:20 Read More

Shahan Ali Mohsin wins in Asia Max Karting Championship

The Buddh International Circuit resembled a giant carnival as trucks, singers, dancers, and thousands of fans thronged the arena for a truck racing event, a vibrant event in which Indian and international truck racers competed on the track.
2016-05-01 17:52:03 Read More

Lee defeats world no. 1 in Asia Badminton Championships final

Washington, May 1, 2016 (AFP) -Badou Jack retained his World Boxing Council super middleweight world title with a majority draw against former champ Lucian Bute on Saturday -- and said he's ready for Briton James DeGale.
2016-05-01 11:17:56 Read More

Hoping to carry momentum into fight in India: Vijender Singh

Sri Lanka's test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele.
2016-05-01 08:17:53 Read More

Boxing: Jack retains title with draw, DeGale awaits

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2016-05-01 05:42:57 Read More

Saina fails to solve Yihan mystery again in ABC semis

The ancient Olympics had no torch relays, but there was a custom of sending messengers to announce in other cities the exact date of competitions.
2016-04-30 18:40:15 Read More

Ricciardo to test 'aeroscreen' in Sochi F1 practice

Defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and his predecessor Sebastian Vettel are agreed that the competition between their Mercedes and Ferrari teams should be a lot closer in 2016 than it has been over the past couple of seasons.
2016-04-28 17:33:06 Read More

Russian driver Sirotkin joins Renault F1 team as test driver

Indonesian trailblazer Rio Haryanto said Thursday he is ready for a first tilt at Formula One in Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, on the back of just four days testing in his new Manor car.
2016-04-26 12:38:56 Read More

WATCH: Former gymnast backflips over speeding Formula E car

2016-04-26 09:34:40 Read More

Mumbai players shine at all-India chess meet

Saina Nehwal once again failed to solve Wang Yihan mystery as the fifth seed Indian crashed out in the Badminton Asia Championships at Wuhan on Saturday.
2016-04-26 07:17:39 Read More

Raut wins All India FIDE rating chess title

Yet another knockout win in his kitty, ace Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he couldn't have asked for a better buildup to his much-anticipated homecoming to India next month.
2016-04-26 06:13:41 Read More

Olympic theme defines route of relay

World Anti-Doping Agency's senior director Rob Koehler said there is a great focus now in educating the athletes rather than just providing them with all the information on banned substances.
2016-04-24 20:37:54 Read More

Sri Lankan cricketer Kaushal Silva hospitalized after suffering a blow to head

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has dedicated his fourth successive professional triumph to the Indian Armed Forces personnel who were martyred in the Pathankot terror attack.
2016-04-24 18:41:41 Read More

Charm of Tamil Nadu cricket: Players from outside have a huge role to play

Ludhiana weightlifters Vikas Thakur (22) and Gurdeep Singh (20) are going to represent India at the come another step closure to their dream of Olympics as the duo managed to qualify in the Asian Weightlifting Championships.
2016-04-07 14:52:34 Read More

IPL: Brathwaite's exploits buoy Daredevils

Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua hopes Brathwaite's overnight stardom will help the fans connect more with the team.
2016-04-05 04:40:58 Read More

IPL: Brathwaite's exploits buoy Daredevils

Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua hopes Brathwaite's overnight stardom will help the fans connect more with the team.
2016-04-05 04:40:58 Read More

Shahid Afridi quits as Pakistan T20I captain

Saturday was a happy night for English sports fans -the cricket and football teams won on the back of some great performances by their Gen X. If you had Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane on the football turf, there was Jos Buttler and Joe Root leading the English charge in WT20.
2016-04-03 11:07:03 Read More

Virat Kohli: Delhi's golden boy­ since 2002

Indian women's skipper Mithali Raj has been vocal about the need to showcase good brand of women's cricket to popularise it. On Sunday , in front of a healthy crowd, the Women in Blue did not put up a show they will be proud of.
2016-04-03 04:48:15 Read More

Need to put more money into anti-doping education: WADA official

Former tennis world No.1 Maria Sharapova said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking the last 10 years for health issues.
2016-03-31 13:29:02 Read More

`Destructive' Jos is England's ace

The Indian women's team blew away a position of strength, losing to West Indies by three runs in their last league match. The defeat also meant the Indian women crashed out of the tournament and their West Indian counterparts progressed to the semifinals. Allrounder Deandra Dottin starred for the Windies with both bat and ball. She scored a quickfire 45 (off 40b; 5x4) and followed it up with a match-winning spell, picking up 316.
2016-03-28 08:11:59 Read More

Mithali & Co lost it in their minds

Between the before and after phase, comes transition, a period which is often uncomfortable. This is a phase the current Sri Lanka team is going through.
2016-03-28 07:33:08 Read More

Indian women collapse at the crunch

Gagan Ajit (35) is posted as Superintendent of Police (City), Mohali, while former India hockey captain Rajpal is DSP (Traffic) of the city.
2016-03-28 07:31:50 Read More

Trucks take centrestage at Buddh International Circuit in Noida

This weekend's Formula One season-opening grand prix in Australia should, in theory, be an unpredictable affair.
2016-03-22 11:15:56 Read More

World T20: Lanka look to iron out flaws

The pressure is on Pakistan. But India, too will be feeling the heat when Shahid Afridi's men take on an in-form New Zealand on Tuesday.
2016-03-22 05:12:52 Read More

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WT20: Gagan Ajit, Rajpal part of Pak's security detail

What should have been a one-sided affair turned out to be quite a contest as Australia crawled their way to a three-wicket win over fighting Bangladesh in the World T20 match here on Monday.
2016-03-22 04:55:30 Read More

World T20 preview: Mohali kicks up a storm

India's decision to play on rank turners in World T20 has surprised many of their opponents.
2016-03-22 04:47:53 Read More

World T20: Aussies struggle, but keep semis hopes alive

The T20 format is said to be a batsman's game and the pitches generally tend to be batting friendly, but things haven't quite gone to script in WT20 so far.
2016-03-22 04:40:37 Read More

India stronger on flat pitches: Moeen

As with all ICC tournaments, South Africa enter as contenders but their success at the 2016 World Twenty20 rests more on their ability to not choke.
2016-03-22 04:31:54 Read More

World T20: Another spin in the tale?

At 39, you expect sportspersons to bear a serious look, as they ponder over when to `stop' and what to do `next'. But Tillakaratne Dilshan appears to be different. The first thing that strikes you about this experienced Sri Lankan opener, one of the select few who made their debut in the 90s (1999), is his sense of humour.
2016-03-22 04:21:38 Read More

Hamilton, Vettel expect closer title fight in 2016

Formula One newcomer Gene Haas has modest expectations for his fledgling team this season: he wants drivers Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutierrez to stay on the track and take it from there.
2016-03-17 06:15:44 Read More

NBA: Curry hot as Warriors make it 50 straight

Kobe Bryant scored eight points in what is expected to be his final NBA game in Oakland but it was not enough to prevent the Golden State Warriors from beating the Los Angeles Lakers 116-98 for their 37th consecutive home win on Thursday.
2016-03-17 06:12:56 Read More

Haryanto living the dream as Indonesia's first F1 racer

The 18-year-old first drove for the team at this year's Macau Grand Prix, piloting the car to a top 10 finish.
2016-03-17 06:11:14 Read More

All eyes on qualifying at F1 season starter in Australia

It's often easy to get too focused on the final goal that the journey gets blurred.That's what happened with Chunchunguppe Shivashanka Santosh, better known as CS Santosh, who became the first Indian biker to compete at the treacherous Dakar Rally last year.
2016-03-16 06:45:22 Read More

Infographic: World T20 team preview - South Africa

Romesh Kaluwitharana was one of the pioneers when it came to opening the batting in One-day cricket. There was little technique but lots of spunk and forceful strokeplay that characterised his batting at the top of the order along with Sanath Jayasuriya through the late 1990s.
2016-03-15 06:46:58 Read More

Dedicate my win to Pathankot terror attack martyrs: Vijender Singh

Pranjala Yadlapalli saw her winning run come to an end as she went down fighting to second seeded Tadeja Majeric of Slovakia in the semifinals of the $25000 Endurance Aurangabad Open Women's ITF Championships at the EMMTC courts on Friday.
2016-03-13 18:42:08 Read More

Newcomer Gene Haas has modest ambitions for F1 season ahead

Dutch rookie Max Verstappen, signed controversially as a 16-year-old by Toro Rosso, has swept a hat-trick of awards after confounding his critics in an impressive debut Formula One season.
2016-03-12 05:36:29 Read More

I still train like I did ten years ago: Dilshan

The England squad arrived in Mumbai to compete in the ICC World T20 a couple of days ago without much fanfare.
2016-03-10 05:31:32 Read More

Selector's job as thankless as wicketkeeper's: Kalu

By virtue of being the defending champions, Sri Lanka should have entered this World Twenty20 with a bit of hype, hoopla and confidence in their stride. However, so badly have their fortunes dipped since that memorable evening in Dhaka two years ago, when they clinched this title for the first time, that the Lankans are actually sneaking in quietly, quite like the also-rans.
2016-03-10 05:24:59 Read More

Naivety, talent is Morgan's success mantra in India

The aura of invincibility around the Australia team has faded. Add to that the exposure to competitive T20 that players from West Indies, New Zealand, England and South Africa have got in the Women's Big Bash League, and the Australians will have a task on hand.
2016-03-10 05:21:42 Read More

Mathews ready to shoulder added responsibility for SL

Team India director Ravi Shastri harped on team effort as the hosts prepared in earnest for the World T20 championship.
2016-03-10 05:18:53 Read More

Will Australia still be the team to beat?

It's not often that a team goes into a major tournament without any specific areas of concern. Team India are in that enviable position as they prepare for the World T20 championship with the first of two warm-up games, against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, here on Thursday evening.
2016-03-10 04:46:13 Read More

Core players must perform consistently, says Shastri

The news of India-Pakistan World T20 match being shifted from Dharamshala to Kolkata came as huge shock for the business community of this hill town. Many feel that the losses will run into crores.
2016-03-10 04:18:19 Read More

World T20: Testing time for Shami

As football fanatics across the country descended on Kolkata to welcome one of the sport’s biggest legends, nearly 2,000 km away in Bengaluru, Isaiah Arumainayagam had to be content watching the action unfold on his television set, clutching a collection of photographs that captured his meeting with Edison Arantes do Nascimento, or as the world knows him, Pele.
2016-03-10 04:12:41 Read More

Huge economic loss for Dharamshala

Major soccer sponsors on Friday issued coordinated calls for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter in the most significant move by companies supporting the sport since a bribery and corruption scandal erupted at world football's governing body last May.
2016-03-10 04:04:00 Read More

Vikas, Gurdeep to wear national colours at Asian Weightlighting C’ship

He also coached former Yugoslavia to a gold medal at the 1980 Olympics, silver at both the World Championship in 1967 and the 1968 Olympic Games as well as bronze at the 1982 World Championship.
2016-03-09 18:09:46 Read More

Maria Sharapova says she failed drug test at Australian Open

The 34-year-old Bengalurean who has lodged a complaint against cricketer Amit Mishra has said she will not withdraw the case.
2016-03-07 21:41:28 Read More

As coach, I need to challenge my own thinking: Dravid

New Daredevils mentor Rahul Dravid tells TOI what it takes to groom youngsters bred on a diet of T20 cricket
2016-03-03 03:35:11 Read More

As coach, I need to challenge my own thinking: Dravid

New Daredevils mentor Rahul Dravid tells TOI what it takes to groom youngsters bred on a diet of T20 cricket
2016-03-03 03:35:11 Read More

As coach, I need to challenge my own thinking: Dravid

New Daredevils mentor Rahul Dravid tells TOI what it takes to groom youngsters bred on a diet of T20 cricket
2016-03-03 03:35:11 Read More

Indian hockey team to attend coaching camp in March-April

Uttarakhand is all set to gets its first synthetic turf (poly grass) hockey ground at Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun. The brand new ground would be inaugurated by Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Tuesday.
2016-02-27 09:47:39 Read More

RCB not Mallya's baby anymore

The liquor baron has resigned with effect from February 25, 2016, as chairman and non-executive director of United Spirits Limited (USL), Four Seasons Wines Limited and also from his position as a director of Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL).
2016-02-26 05:00:07 Read More

Dancer's boys outclass lancers

Bengal Hockey Association sets up the third place clash with Hockey Madhya Pradesh.
2016-02-22 04:58:11 Read More

Dravid may now mentor Daredevils

The legendary batsman, who was associated with the suspended Rajasthan Royals franchise till last year, is in talks with Delhi Daredevils who have let go the services of Gary Kirsten this year.
2016-02-22 03:22:16 Read More

WATCH: Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon’s epic NBA slam dunk contest

The surging Los Angeles Clippers shrugged off the absence of forward Blake Griffin and center DeAndre Jordan by easing to a 104-90 victory over the Miami Heat at Staples Center on Wednesday.
2016-02-15 07:00:15 Read More

No-ad rule could hurt IPL revenue model

The six-member committee will study the impact of the sentence and make recommendations to the Government Council after a time period of six weeks.
2016-02-09 05:00:31 Read More

Sanju Samson, a Daredevil now

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya, who is indisposed, is unlikely to attend tomorrow's crucial IPL governing council meeting in Mumbai.
2016-02-07 10:28:55 Read More

Love aaj, kal rape?

After failing to qualify for Beijing Olympics in 2008, and finishing last in the London edition four years back, Indian hockey is looking for a turnaround in Rio. Here are top 5 facts on Indian hockey’s glorious past
2016-02-07 07:49:29 Read More

NBA: Durant puts free agency talk on back burner to sink Magic

Forward Kobe Bryant compiled 17 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing skid with a 97-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Staples Centre.
2016-02-04 09:13:04 Read More

Uttarakhand to get its first synthetic turf hockey ground at Maharana Pratap Sports College

St John’s High School from Pool C and Vimaltai Tidke Convent from Pool D, too, made it to the last eight with two wins under their belt.
2016-01-17 14:43:41 Read More

Pranjala goes down to Majeric

With 610 international wickets, Zaheer Khan finishes the fourth-highest wicket-taker for India across formats.
2016-01-16 01:45:30 Read More

Warriors thump Lakers in Bryant's last trip to Oakland

Marcus Smart scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 100-85 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday.
2016-01-15 07:36:57 Read More

Surging Clippers cool down Heat for 10th straight win

The 19-year-old Satnam made history earlier this year by becoming the first Indian national to be drafted as a player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
2016-01-14 08:27:39 Read More

Bihar to meet Mizoram in sub-junior women hockey finals

Goals from Nick Haig and Jared Panchia helped Black Sticks take 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
2016-01-13 15:54:30 Read More

Arjun Maini ties up with T-Sport for second F3 season

The 2015 Formula One season in numbers after the final race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday:
2015-12-21 14:40:34 Read More

For Santosh, it's a Dakar rally encore

Sergio Perez ended his 2015 Formula One season with a solid fifth place as Sahara Force India enjoyed a double-points finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last race on the calender, here today.
2015-12-09 04:58:52 Read More

India eyes hockey medal in Rio

Madne, a Standard X student of Bhavan’s Ashti branch, scored one in the first half and added two more in the second session.
2015-12-08 10:38:08 Read More

Motor racing: Verstappen sweeps hat-trick of awards

Fernando Alonso has played down suggestions he could take a sabbatical from Formula One in 2016 due to McLaren's poor performance this season.
2015-12-05 09:58:27 Read More

Chadha keen to spin a Web

The Buddh International Circuit resembled a giant carnival as trucks, singers, dancers, and thousands of fans thronged the arena for a truck racing event, a vibrant event in which Indian and international truck racers competed on the track.
2015-12-02 04:33:23 Read More

The 2015 Formula One season in numbers

Trying to break into a male-dominated sport in patriarchal Iran didn't come easy for spirited motorsport enthusiast Laleh Seddigh. Disgruntled on repeatedly losing to a woman, her fellow male competitors would tamper with her brakes, put sugar in the petrol tank of her car and pair up to block her during races. But Laleh beat them all.
2015-11-29 17:40:37 Read More

Perez secures fifth place in season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

Drivers will wear black armbands as a tribute to the victims of the deadly Paris attacks when they are presented to Formula One fans before Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
2015-11-29 15:59:46 Read More

Alonso plays down talk of taking a year off

On Sunday, Broberg made the biggest putt of his career to beat Patrick Reed in a playoff to win the BMW Masters for his first European Tour title.
2015-11-28 16:32:35 Read More

How Laleh mowed down male opposition to become Iran's 'Speed Queen'

The Briton, who had delayed his arrival in Brazil due to a fever and after a car accident in Monaco in the early hours of Tuesday morning, was more than half a second faster than Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg.
2015-11-25 14:21:33 Read More

'Big 3' of Indian tennis set to reignite passions of fans

The Indian men's hockey team will undergo a month-long coaching camp to prepare for the upcoming tournaments at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from March 7 to April 8.
2015-11-24 18:30:00 Read More

Novak Djokovic sweeps to record fourth successive Tour Finals title

While Armaan Qureshi, Matt Gohdes and Satbir Singh scored for the Warriors, Moritz Fuerste pulled one back for the Lancers from a penalty corner in the second quarter.
2015-11-22 20:31:02 Read More

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Kobe stakes Lakers to victory over misfiring Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks registered their second consecutive win to enter the quarterfinals of the at the NBA Summer League after beating D-League Select 104-88 at Cox Pavilion.
2015-11-16 07:19:10 Read More

Celtics get Smart to silence Thunder in Oklahoma City

Former Microsoft Corp chief executive Steve Ballmer has won the bidding for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers franchise with a $2 billion offer, a source with knowledge of the bidding said on Thursday.
2015-11-16 06:53:04 Read More

F1 drivers to wear black armbands for Paris victims

The four-time world champion, who joined Ferrari from Red Bull at the end of last year, has won three races in 2015, the only non-Mercedes driver to stand on top of the podium in 17 rounds so far.
2015-11-15 12:34:35 Read More

Broberg wins BMW Masters title in playoff over Reed

The newspaper said the governor's office had confirmed that state payments to support the 2015 race would drop by more than 20 percent.
2015-11-15 11:53:05 Read More

Lewis Hamilton fastest in first Brazil practice

Vandoorne replaces Danmark's Kevin Magnussen, who was released by the team after a season on the sidelines and was testing with 2015 world endurance champions Porsche in Spain on Tuesday.
2015-11-13 14:30:36 Read More

Vettel sees 'good step' from Ferrari in 2016

The Golden State Warriors recorded their 50th consecutive home victory Wednesday night, riding Stephen Curry's 34 points to a 121-85 thumping of the New York Knicks.
2015-11-12 16:51:40 Read More

Future of US Formula One Grand Prix in doubt

Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon put on the greatest slam dunk competition in NBA history on one of the coldest night in Toronto.
2015-11-11 13:57:52 Read More

GP2 champion Vandoorne to be McLaren F1 reserve

Kevin Durant turned the conversation back to the court and away from his impending free agency with a final-second jump shot that lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-114 victory over Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
2015-11-10 16:48:02 Read More

BFI pledges financial support to Satnam's family

Hriday Sheth (1339 Elo ) and Hriday Bhuta (1357 Elo) of Mumbai caused major upsets in the second round of the All India Open Fide Rating tournament, that is being held at the Dharavi Sports Complex.
2015-10-30 13:34:23 Read More

Serbia's legendary basketball coach Ranko Zeravica dies

Students from Jharkhand dominated the Association of Schools for Indian Schools Certificate Examination (ASISC) interschool regional (Bihar/Jharkhand) badminton tournament organized by Don Bosco Academy (DBA) on Saturday.
2015-10-29 12:44:15 Read More

Woman does U-turn, says won't withdraw case against Mishra

The 21-year-old Canadian tennis sensation Eugenie Bouchard who entertained Flushing Meadows with her jovial countenance during her mixed doubles match, paired with hot-headed Aussie Nick Kyrgios, tripped in the locker room, hitting her head, shortly after she got off the court.
2015-10-29 01:46:54 Read More

Zaheer Khan bids adieu

Scrapping of the Special Area Games programme cut short the careers of Siddi athletes, many of whom were forced to look for alternative jobs. After years, plans of a relaunch have made the community hopeful again.
2015-10-15 10:54:22 Read More

Arumainayagam recalls 1977 dinner date with Pele

Valcke, 54, had been accused of taking kickbacks by Alon over a deal with FIFA to sell tickets for the 2014 World Cup.
2015-10-12 09:59:02 Read More

Bhavan’s, Dinanath, St John’s, VTC, Tidke in VHA Inter-School Hockey quarterfinals

Argentina women's hockey team captain Carla Rebecchi said that only hard work would allow the team to break their Olympic gold medal duck.
2015-10-11 05:49:56 Read More

1st Hockey Test: India lose 0-2 to New Zealand

The Vidarbha Hockey Association (VHA) will be conducting U-16 hockey tournament for boys and girls from October 5 here at the VHA ground.
2015-10-06 06:02:42 Read More

Madne’s hat-trick sparks Bhavan’s, Ashti win in VHA Inter-School Hockey

Hoping to avenge last sea son's narrow 2-3 final loss to the same team, Air India got off to a nightmare of a start when Indian Oil's Vikas Sharma, who would later be crowned `player of the tournament', waltzed his way to put the holders in front just seconds into the game.
2015-10-06 05:29:55 Read More

Coke, McDonald's join sponsor call for FIFA's Blatter to resign

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez struck the winning spot-kick for Chile, as the hosts clinched a 4-1 shoot-out victory when the game ended goalless after extra time.
2015-10-03 01:11:18 Read More

Argentina women target Olympic hockey gold

On cloud nine after fetching USD 67000 during the HIL player's auction, Thimmaiah said he is overwhelmed by the response shown by the franchises.
2015-09-25 08:42:26 Read More

VHA Under-16 hockey tournament from October 5

With big tickets players like Sardar Singh and Jamie Dwyer going under the hammer, the HIL auction 2015 is expected to be a busy affair.
2015-09-25 04:44:27 Read More

Indian Oil hit Air India for six

The ball for the fourth edition of the Hockey India League will be set rolling with the players’ auctions on Thursday featuring big-ticket players like Sardar Singh, Jamie Dwyer, Rupinder Pal Singh and Moritz Fuertse to name a few.
2015-09-25 04:39:55 Read More

Jharkhand students dominate badminton tournament in Patna

As Japan claimed a sixth gold medal across six days of competition, giant Frenchman Riner stole the show with his historic achievement as he won the over 100kg weight division in Astana.
2015-09-20 20:31:28 Read More

Playing along with Fuchs will be a big moment for me: Nikkin

Members of the Indian women’s hockey team in conversation with Rohit E David on the road to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
2015-09-19 09:04:57 Read More

FIFA secretary general Valcke denies 'fabricated, outrageous' allegations

Sunil Chhetri is a man who hates to lose — whether it is while leading the national football team and Bengaluru FC on the field, or while playing wagers with his teammates on his PlayStation. On Monday, however, Chhetri had a daunting task ahead of him that would challenge that trait — to win a point against the queen of Indian badminton, Saina Nehwal. "I hope she takes it easy," Chhetri said, as he sauntered in to the Karnataka Badminton Association courts. Saina had just finished cooling down after her morning practice session, but was more than happy to oblige the Indian captain for a quick sparring game.
2015-09-17 22:56:37 Read More

Sardar, Dwyer availability expected to spice up HIL auctions

Without wasting much time, India's Preeti Dubey opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Jaspreet Kaur successfully converted a penalty corner in the 20th minute to take a 2-0 lead.
2015-09-16 09:36:05 Read More

Hockey India League 2015 auctions

Pakistan's hockey chief Akhtar Rasool Thursday resigned following the national team's failure to qualify for the Olympics for the first time ever.
2015-09-16 08:28:07 Read More

Bizarre injuries in the world of sports

Vidarbha Bridge Association (VBA) is holding the fifth Inter-State National Bridge Championship, in memory of Subhash Agrawala and under the auspices of Bridge Federation of India (BFI), from September 3 to 6 here at the VBA Complex, Shankar Nagar.
2015-09-12 14:18:34 Read More

Indian women’s hockey team all set for Rio Olympics

The ten teams have been divided into two groups and the top two teams from each group would enter the semi-finals.
2015-09-08 08:54:34 Read More

India crush DPR Korea 13-0 in 7th women's Junior Asia Cup

Indian junior women's hockey captain Rani Rampal has praised goalkeeper Inderpreet Kaur as among the best in the world.
2015-09-05 12:07:14 Read More

Olympic dreams and career suppressed by govt apathy

The 20-year-old, world junior champion in 2011, pinned Anamari Velensek in the final, denying Slovenia a second world title.
2015-08-31 22:05:38 Read More

Riner only "satisfied" with record eighth world title

Lifetime achievement award will be presented to Chintaman Kashyap of Jabalpur. Prabhash Joshi memorial award will be presented to Ujain’s Harsh Yadav (malkhamb).
2015-08-29 16:10:40 Read More

Inter-State National Bridge Championship in Nagpur from Sept 3

A 12-member Indian team leaves the country to participate in the 26th FIBA Asia Women's Championship 2015 that will be held in Wuhan, China from August 29 to September 5.
2015-08-29 15:41:28 Read More

Japan's Umeki wins women's -78kg world title

India's compound archer Abhishek Verma will look to avenge his Asian Games gold medal loss when he clash with Esameli Ebadi of Iran at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 here tomorrow.
2015-08-28 16:33:00 Read More

State’s highest sports award announced

Sachin Tendulkar, among the richest sportsmen in the country, today recalled a time in his life when he did not have money to hire a cab for a ride home from the railway station on his return from Pune after an under-15 cricket game.
2015-08-28 15:59:06 Read More

Indian team for FIBA Asia Women's Championship leaves on Wednesday

Damien Walters has successfully performed a blind car-dodge on the racetrack of Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
2015-08-25 17:10:12 Read More

Pakistan hockey chief resigns after Olympic failure

World No. 39 Anirban Lahiri's success on the USPGA Tour seems to have inspired Abhijit Singh Chadha to set his sights on the world' most lucrative Tour.
2015-08-20 15:33:12 Read More

Top teams to figure in Guru Tegh Bahadur hockey tournament

Daniel Ricciardo expects to be the centre of attention at the Russian Grand Prix on Friday, if only fleetingly, when he tries out a new 'aeroscreen' head protection device fitted to the cockpit of his Red Bull Formula One car.
2015-08-17 04:36:57 Read More

Inderpreet Kaur among best junior hockey goalkeepers: Captain Rani Rampal

The 20-year-old Sirotkin will replace Danish driver Kevin Magnussen in the R.S.16 car on Friday at the Sochi track ahead of Sunday's race.
2015-08-16 11:34:55 Read More

Verma in revenge match against Asian Games rival

2015-08-14 15:18:43 Read More

BCCI to form working committee to study Lodha panel verdict

Two years ago, the Delhi Police special cell was listening into a few calls being made from Pakistan to Dubai. They had little idea that they were on the verge of unearthing one of the biggest rackets in Indian cricket.
2015-07-19 11:22:58 Read More

Dalmiya unlikely to attend IPL GC Meeting

The BCCI brass went into a huddle on Wednesday following the suspension of the owners of two IPL franchises, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, and considered various options before it.
2015-07-18 11:21:56 Read More

Dallas find groove, Satnam finally finds feet in NBA

Vaibhav Raut, a student of Narayana Vidylayam, emerged champion in the All India Open (Below 1800) Fide Rating Chess tournament recently held at Jalgaon.
2015-07-17 14:00:15 Read More

How calls from Pakistan to Dubai queered pitch for IPL scamsters

If Mumbai Police do get a conviction in the case, Meiyappan, being a first-time offender, could get away with one month of imprisonment and a meagre fine of Rs 200.
2015-07-15 21:31:55 Read More

Ex-players may run Chennai, Jaipur teams for BCCI

Banned from all cricket-related activities in India by a SC committee, Raj Kundra had his heart in his mouth in 2013 when Delhi Police started probing him, but he ultimately left the Capital smiling.
2015-07-15 21:05:48 Read More

IPL scam: Rs 200 fine, one month prison for Gurunath Meiyappan?

In a strong message to the men who run Indian cricket to keep their nose and the game of cricket clean, the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee on Tuesday suspended for two years the franchise owners of IPL teams, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, for bringing the game into disrepute.
2015-07-15 20:56:50 Read More

IPL scam: Raj Kundra almost got off the hook

People say absence makes the heart grow fonder. On the eve of the second qualifier here on Friday, it was found that not only the love for IPL was greater this year among the fans, getting the chance to watch a qualifier has injected more enthusiasm. Missing out on league matches has turned to be boon.
2015-07-15 20:49:15 Read More

IPL scam: Judges topple Kings, Royals

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders rode on Yusuf Pathan's 42 from 24 balls to post a competitive 171/7 against Delhi Daredevils in their return leg clash.
2015-07-14 19:07:45 Read More

Chile beat Argentina to win first Copa crown

Kolkata's tennis aficionados will get a rare opportunity to witness the game's stars in action when Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza and the legendary Navratilova play an exhibition match on Wednesday.
2015-07-04 23:45:28 Read More

Ranchi set for Dhoni vs Kohli epic battle

The city is ready for the razzmatazz but will the gods play along? The question haunted organizers, Bollywood stars, fans and cricketers on the eve of the grand IPL-8 inaugural ceremony at Salt Lake Stadium.
2015-05-21 23:27:16 Read More

IPL 2015: Yusuf, Botha power Kolkata Knight Riders to 171/7 against Delhi Daredevils

Facing criticism for Pakistan's dismal show in the ICC World Twenty20, Shahid Afridi today stepped down as captain of the team but will continue to play in the shortest format of the game.
2015-05-07 16:45:06 Read More

Rain threat looms over IPL gala today

Regardless of the fact that India is out of the World Cup, India's World T20 campaign has been a Virat Kohli show.
2015-04-06 19:06:20 Read More

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Saina, Chhetri have a ball on badminton court

Serb Novak Djokovic finished the best season of his life in fitting style. The world number one crushed Roger Federer 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday, to win the ATP Tour Finals title for a record fourth successive year.
2014-12-08 18:07:17 Read More

Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer to buy NBA's LA Clippers for $2 billion

Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei defeated his rival and world number one Chen Long of China on Sunday in the final of the Asia Badminton Championships.
2014-05-30 00:28:52 Read More

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