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Krishna Poonia to get her London Olympics sixth-place finish certificateSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 14:59 IST
Krishna Poonia had finished seventh in women's discus throw event in London but her position was upgraded to sixth.
Viswanathan Anand loses to Magnus Carlsen, finishes fifth in blitz event of Norway Chess tournamentSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 13:28 IST
After starting off with two victories, Anand missed out on a winning opportunity against Norwegian Carlsen.
England are playing a brand of cricket that puts you under the pump: New Zealand coachSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:31 IST
England have cited New Zealand as an example to follow in 50-over cricket.
When Sachin Tendulkar met Boris BeckerSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:01 IST
Sachin Tendulkar posted a photograph with Becker on his official Twitter account on Monday.
Copa America: Chile held 3-3 by Mexico; Bolivia upset EcuadorSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:36 IST
Chile now top Group A on goal difference as they prepare to meet Bolivia in their final first round match on Friday.
Swaraj Kaushal confirms he has been Lalit Modi’s lawyer for the past 22 yearsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:10 IST
Kaushal is among several guests who were provided accommodation at the hotel during the 2010 IPL season.
Sepp Blatter could remain as FIFA head, football body doesn’t deny possibility
June 16, 2015 01:41 IST
Stoehlker told Sky that Blatter could remain head of FIFA if a "convincing candidate" to replace him did not emerge.
Roger Federer survives scare in opening round at Gerry Weber OpenSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 01:31 IST
Federer is seeking his 8th title in Halle, a grass-court tournament that is traditionally his preparation for Wimbledon.
Germany, Argentina and Netherlands finish as top three in HWL semis; qualify for Rio OlympicsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 01:21 IST
The results mean all three teams have also secured their spots in the HWL final to be held in India later this year.
Uddhav Thackeray’s bouncer: Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar retired but Sharad Pawar refuses toSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 07:48 IST
Without naming Pawar, Uddhav said that they were only interested in club’s membership and the piece of land.
Satnam Singh Bhamara’s dilemma, to be in NBA draft or notSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 15:24 IST
Interest in the towering 7-foot-2 inch Satnam has grown since he signed up as an ‘early entrant’ to the June 25 draft.
Bamboo shoots: A non-funny reparteeSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 03:28 IST
In response to 'Mauka Mauka' and 'Bachcha Bada Ho Gaya' ad campaigns the "Bamboo Is On" was conceived for the Indian team.
India a Goliath against tiny GuamSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 03:26 IST
Ranked 33 places above the Pacific island nation, India are favourites in World Cup/Asian Cup qualifier.
Key to having a 5-5-1 combo is 6, 7, 8 and 9’s role with the batSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:23 IST
Playing five bowlers in Dhaka wasn't the most adventurous call but it wasn't one India have tended to take too often, writes Harsha Bhogle.
MS Dhoni, old lion returns to new prideSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 18:57 IST
Retired from Tests and with India’s new leader playing under him in ODIs, Dhoni will have to prove himself both with bat and brain.
ED to soon serve penalty notices in 16 cases against Lalit Modi, othersSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 21:19 IST
The agency had slapped a similar show-cause notice against Modi, Srinivasan, the IPL and private multimedia firms.
Lalit Modi no fugitive, no blue corner notice against him, claims lawyer
June 15, 2015 21:11 IST
After the Sushma Swaraj controversy, Lalit Modi announced a press conference in Mumbai shortly. Mehmood Abdi, his lawyer will hold the presser.
Virat Kohli open to ‘discuss DRS’ with teammatesSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 18:11 IST
Kohli's stance is not quite consistent with the BCCI's adamant refusal to accept DRS.
After tons, Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay rise in ICC Test rankingsSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 16:47 IST
Meanwhile, Australia's Smith became the second youngest batsman after Tendulkar to achieve the number-one spot.
Getting the initial goal in our name will help us build pressure: Paul van AssSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 15:11 IST
Chief coach Van Ass stressed on the need to score early goals to put pressure on the opponents.
Spain lack potency in attack
June 15, 2015 15:06 IST
Spain won 2008 and 2012 European Championships along with World Cup in between, with forwards Villa and Torres in their pomp.
Mushfiqur Rahim wants Bangladesh bowlers to step up, match international standardsSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 12:43 IST
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said that it is high time his bowlers match up to international standards.
Kumar Sangakkara likely to retire after first India Test, claims report
June 15, 2015 12:34 IST
Kumar Sangakkara put his retirement proposal in front of the selection committee last Wednesday.
I think I’m allowed to talk about (the Ashes) now: Michael Clarke
June 15, 2015 12:29 IST
Michael Clarke is acutely aware that Australia have not won an Ashes series in England since 2001.
On other side of Paris, grass greener for Rafael Nadal
June 15, 2015 11:14 IST
Rafael Nadal claimed his first grasscourt title for five years when he beat Serbian Victor Troicki 7-6(3) 6-3.
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