May 03, 2010 03:07 IST
Cracking down on politicians who have monopolised national sports bodies for long,the government today issued an order limiting their tenures.
Mon, May 03, 2010April 18, 2010 02:38 IST
It was at around five in the morning on February 13,2006 when Namdev Shirgaonkar had a proverbial epiphany.
Sun, Apr 18, 2010
April 18, 2010 02:35 IST
To the ears numbed by the cacophony of horns in the crowded,claustrophobia-inducing,Muzaffarnagar bylanes,the relative quiet of the SD College premises on the outskirts is as unexpected as it is refreshing.
Sun, Apr 18, 2010April 07, 2010 23:47 IST
The Indian Olympic Association on Tuesday defended its decision to refuse government funding from 2010-11,saying the it had nothing...
Wed, Apr 07, 2010
April 02, 2010 00:00 IST
Force India's Adrian Sutil has posted two failures in two races so far,after qualifying 10th in both.
Fri, Apr 02, 2010March 17, 2010 01:18 IST
There was a hint of frivolity as he teased a desperate Akhil Kumar,and the crowd,during the closing seconds of their bantamweight (56kg) bout on Sunday,having taken a commanding 12-6 lead against the favourite Indian.
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
March 16, 2010 01:12 IST
As the two boxers stepped into the ring and customarily greeted each other,to those sitting in the stands,the super heavyweight bout between Indias Paramjit Samota and Ross Henderson of Scotland seemed like a mismatch.
Tue, Mar 16, 2010March 14, 2010 23:54 IST
Tears mixed with sweat trickling down his cheeks,Ashley Jackson sat on the pitch holding his head in his hands,wondering what went wrong....
Sun, Mar 14, 2010March 13, 2010 00:46 IST
Eye first title in 24 years after having fallen at the last hurdle to Germany in previous two World Cups....
Sat, Mar 13, 2010
March 12, 2010 00:50 IST
Guus Vogels walked around with a glittering trophy in his hands,but it wasnt easy to miss the glisten in his moist eyes every time a camera flash went off.
Fri, Mar 12, 2010March 12, 2010 00:23 IST
When Australia made the World Cup final in 2006,Jamie Dwyer,nursing an injury,could only watch from the sidelines as the team lost to the Germans to finish as runners-up.
Fri, Mar 12, 2010March 11, 2010 00:39 IST
Tennis has its Nadals and Navaratilovas; cricket can boast of Lara and Akram. Babe Ruth was a southpaw; and in football,for all that he did with his hand...
Thu, Mar 11, 2010March 10, 2010 23:48 IST
Germany moved a step closer to becoming the first team to lift three successive World Cups after they took their place in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Wed, Mar 10, 2010March 09, 2010 23:58 IST
Jose Brasa was at his sarcastic best as he expressed disappointment at the umpiring decisions during the India-South Africa match on Monday.
Tue, Mar 09, 2010March 09, 2010 23:57 IST
Its easy to list the differences between Pol Amat and Ashley Jackson. To begin with,the former is a fearsome striker while the latter an enterprising midfielder.
Tue, Mar 09, 2010March 08, 2010 23:29 IST
The giant screen inside the stadium flashes the word GOAL every time a team scores at the World Cup.
Mon, Mar 08, 2010March 07, 2010 01:55 IST
As it is,facing the media barely minutes after your team have lost a match is a tough job....
Sun, Mar 07, 2010March 07, 2010 01:44 IST
Until now we were doing it by ourselves,but we realised that it wasnt working. When we approached corporates,they would acknowledge the results...
Sun, Mar 07, 2010March 06, 2010 02:08 IST
Ii used to be a strange relationship between Hassan Sardar and India. The centre-forward loved to visit the country but the Indians always dreaded it....
Sat, Mar 06, 2010March 05, 2010 23:52 IST
It seemed more like horror than pain on Richard Mantells face as he sat clutching his right leg,foot hanging outwards...
Fri, Mar 05, 2010March 05, 2010 23:38 IST
Two massive wins in two matches but Australia coach Ric Charlesworth is still bitter about a penalty stroke appeal turned down by the video umpire in the first match...
Fri, Mar 05, 2010March 04, 2010 00:35 IST
It was one ace in the hole that trumped the biggest names in the Champions Trophy. Germany fielded the uncapped,but highly talented...
Thu, Mar 04, 2010March 04, 2010 00:26 IST
Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell is set to visit Delhi next week,along with the chef-de-missions from...
Thu, Mar 04, 2010March 03, 2010 00:30 IST
No goal was scored,no spectacular saves were made by the goalkeeper or the defenders,and yet the third penalty corner...
Wed, Mar 03, 2010March 03, 2010 00:25 IST
Its been a learning curve for the security personnel. As the tournament progresses,the list of restricted items is getting longer.
Wed, Mar 03, 2010




