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Performance in South Africa has changed my mindset, says Cheteshwar PujaraSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 15:47 IST

Pujara said it would be comparatively easier to perform in the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Australian Open: Roger Federer sprints into third roundSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 16:14 IST

Roger Federer ended the 107-minute lesson when he clinched the tie-break 7-4.

Five-star Manchester City crush hapless Blackburn Rovers in FA CupSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 15:09 IST

After crushing Rovers, City will face Watford at home in the fourth round of FA Cup.

Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki overcomes Christina McHale under the roofSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 14:59 IST

Wozniacki moves into the Australian Open third round after beating McHale 6-0, 1-6, 6-2.

Shane Watson gets a ‘longer break’, to miss next three ODIsSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 11:31 IST

With Watson absent, all-rounder Christian was recalled to the team for the three matches.

Australian Open: After heat, rain interrupts playSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 16:22 IST

Organisers lost more than four hours of play on the outer courts due to extreme heat.

Australian Open: Maria Sharapova battles for three hours, 28 minutes in 40 degree CelsiusSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 13:26 IST

After a tough win, Sharapova now plays 25th seed Alize Cornet in the third round.

Sports ministry releases partial funds for Sochi GamesSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 11:15 IST

The federation is particularly worried about purchasing new equipment for the skiers.

Srikanth scalps World No.11 Yun Hu; Saina, Sindhu post contrasting winsSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 11:11 IST

This is the Guntur lad's second-biggest career-win after he'd scalped Jan O Jorgensen last season.

Hockey World League: India hit Australian wallSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 09:30 IST

World Champs Australia overcome two-goal deficit to win quarterfinal 7-2; England, NZ, Dutch in semis.

CBI to set up special unit to handle sports fraud casesSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 04:12 IST

CBI officials also said that at present there is no legal framework for probing corruption in sports.

Australian Open: Yuki Bhambri, Mahesh Bhupathi advance to second round in doubles; Divij Sharan exitsSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 11:20 IST

The defeat of left-handed Divij denied India an all-win day at Australian Open.

Australian Open: After beating cancer, Ross wins on courtSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 09:35 IST

After fighting cancer, Britain’s Ross Hutchins makes his way into second round.

Australian Open: Stroll in the park – Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams win in straight setsSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 09:35 IST

Novak, Serena win in straight sets, but heat takes toll as Dodig becomes 10th player to retire.

Boards mull Test overhaulSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 09:34 IST

Officials of Indian, Australian, English and South African cricket boards discuss two-tier system.

With draw in ninth round, Abhijeet closes in on titleSubscriber Only

January 16, 2014 01:04 IST

Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta moved closer to clinching the title with a quick draw with GM Alexander Evdokimov of Russia.

Hockey

India suffer 2-7 thrashing by Australia after early dominationSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 22:32 IST

India took a two-goal lead in the first 15 minutes of the opening half of the quarterfinal.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar offered ‘attractive’ package for playing in Big Bash League: reportSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 22:48 IST

Tendulkar was offered a deal to play for the Thunder over four weeks this season.

Football

CBI to soon set up special unit to probe sports fraud casesSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 22:05 IST

Some persons recently arrested in Singapore on betting charges are of Indian origin.

Zaka Ashraf

Zaka Ashraf reinstated as Pakistan Cricket Board chairmanSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 20:40 IST

After Ashraf's dismissal, the government appointed Najam Sethi as acting chairman.

Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen is a ‘million pound asset’, says Ashley GilesSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 16:54 IST

Pietersen has been rested from England's limited-overs series in Australia.

New Zealand

New Zealand seal T20 series in WellingtonSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 17:21 IST

Jesse Ryder gave New Zealand a brisk beginning, clubbing 23 from 13 balls.

Rod Laver Arena

Australian Open: Man held for illegal betting on tennis matchesSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 15:27 IST

The bet is placed before legitimate betting agencies are able to close off wagering.

Australian Open: David Ferrer fights heat, Adrian Mannarino in second roundSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 12:08 IST

Mannarino looked to be struggling in temperatures in excess of 37 degree during last two sets.

Mitchell Johnson aims to intimidate England in ODIsSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 11:36 IST

Seamer Mitchell Johnson said he felt no sympathy for struggling English skipper Alastair Cook.

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