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June 20, 2017 01:31 IST
Abida Khan, coach of the Jammu & Kashmir cricketers, informs there are girls from the highly affected districts such as Shopian, Baramulla and Bandipora who manage to come out and play despite their families not supporting them.
Tue, Jun 20, 2017June 09, 2017 02:18 IST
Rohan Bopanna is only the fourth Indian after Bhupathi, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza to win a Grand Slam. Relieved as he may be after checking one box, Bopanna’s next, arguably bigger, challenge would be winning the men’s doubles title.
Fri, Jun 09, 2017May 29, 2017 00:47 IST
With advanced training, scientific conditioning and wealth of experience, 30s are the new 20s in the sport
Mon, May 29, 2017May 14, 2017 09:57 IST
When competitive video gaming or eSports makes its debut as a medal sport at the 2022 Asian Games, India will be ready. Scores of youngsters are training with a single purpose — play to win.
Sun, May 14, 2017May 10, 2017 05:46 IST
India has long been the sandbox for the NBA, which has organised close to 1,500 grassroots events around the country since 2008.
Wed, May 10, 2017May 06, 2017 01:52 IST
Vimal Kumar said that the main problem is when Saina Nehwal lunges at the net, the fear factor is still there.
Sat, May 06, 2017April 18, 2017 04:02 IST
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario put the peaking of older women on equipment, diet, recovery, maturity and physical and mental strength.
Tue, Apr 18, 2017April 11, 2017 02:21 IST
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are busy adding layers of intrigue to their rivalry, thus obscuring the impressive performance of the young brigade.
Tue, Apr 11, 2017April 08, 2017 03:30 IST
The two-day race, which kicked off on Friday, will cover 630 km including a 200 km liaison in Jaisalmer.
Sat, Apr 08, 2017April 05, 2017 10:28 IST
Golf is televised widely has allowed TV viewers to call in and report an infringement by a player.
Wed, Apr 05, 2017March 29, 2017 04:43 IST
Yuki Bhambri believes the singles rubbers are what will decide the outcome of the tie.
Wed, Mar 29, 2017March 28, 2017 00:04 IST
The Rs one crore wrestling meet attempts to straddle traditional dangal with the trappings of modern grappling.
Tue, Mar 28, 2017March 17, 2017 01:14 IST
ITF has proposed Davis Cup matches will be played as best-of-three-sets rubbers as opposed to best- of-five.
Fri, Mar 17, 2017March 08, 2017 05:56 IST
Steve Waugh performed the last rites for Brian Rudd, a homeless shoe-shiner in Sydney at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Wed, Mar 08, 2017March 07, 2017 04:58 IST
Leander Paes has been retained after two straight defeats, Rohan Bopanna — who pulled out from Spain tie and was dropped for NZ — makes a return.
Tue, Mar 07, 2017March 04, 2017 04:28 IST
Indian Express dissects the changes being made to put it back in the fastlane.
Sat, Mar 04, 2017February 22, 2017 00:46 IST
Conor McGregor is in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather's hometown and trainer Freddie Roach has said the boxer is ready to go.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 20, 2017 05:10 IST
The policy is likely to be rolled out in phases, beginning with making it compulsory in Class 1 in 2018, and then introducing it in higher classes.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 20, 2017 00:24 IST
Dimitrij Ovtcharov wrapped up the India Open final in 37 minutes, defeating 13-year-old Tomokazu Harimoto 4-0.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 18, 2017 01:15 IST
Sharath Kamal remained the silver lining for the Indian challenge, with no other Indian remaining in the fray.
Sat, Feb 18, 2017February 17, 2017 03:01 IST
With a spring in his step and a flurry of precise forehands, Sharath Kamal gave the Delhi crowd something to celebrate.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017February 16, 2017 00:32 IST
Manav Thakkar says his coach will review video footage and give him pointers on not making mistakes while playing a lefty.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017February 12, 2017 01:30 IST
Raju Vasudev Haldankar received just Rs 3.3lakh cash prize, but for him the talent hunt has been about savouring small joys.
Sun, Feb 12, 2017February 11, 2017 09:35 IST
Long the poster boy of Indian table tennis, Sharath Kamal won his seventh national championship last week.
Sat, Feb 11, 2017February 10, 2017 00:22 IST
Though widely believed that accidental knocks to the head are the main culprit behind leaving a footballer dazed, research shows the actual practice of hitting the ball with the head puts one at risk.
Fri, Feb 10, 2017