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Bhupathi-Bopanna in semis, Sania-Bethanie bow out in Rome

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:49:06 +0530

Bhupathi and Bopanna reached the semi-finals after getting a walkover from rivals Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek.

Michael Phelps planning a comeback?

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:32:56 +0530

Phelps, who retired at the age of 27 immediately after last summer's London Games, went on Twitter to downplay the report, but he didn't specifically deny it either.

Ian Poulter eliminated from World Match Play

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:23:00 +0530

Ian Poulter was eliminated from the World Match Play Championship after losing another round-robin match on Friday.

Viswanathan Anand beats Ludvig Hammer to jump to joint second

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:24:20 +0530

Riding high on confidence, Anand outsmarted Hammer to jump to the joint second spot in the Norway chess 2013 super tournament.

Golf legend Ken Venturi dies aged 82

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:13:21 +0530

Former US Open champion Ken Venturi, a 14-times winner on the PGA Tour, died on Friday at the age of 82 following various health complications.

Ferguson praises 'amazing' Beckham's longevity

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:31:18 +0530

David Beckham's longevity and his ability to reinvent himself were "absolutely incredible", retiring Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said.

Real Madrid season worst of my career: Jose Mourinho

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:18:03 +0530

Mourinho described his season as "the worst of my career" following his side's 2-1 Copa del Rey final defeat by Atletico Madrid at Bernabeu.

Mourinho sent from the bench in Copa del Rey final

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:01:35 +0530

Mourinho was sent from the bench for protesting a referee's decision in the second-half of Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid.

David Beckham talking to MLS about owning a new team

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:56:04 +0530

David Beckham could return to the United States as owner of a new club and his advisors have already held talks with Major League Soccer.

Stoke investigate after Kenwyne Jones finds pig's head in locker

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:52:11 +0530

Stoke City opened an investigation after players reportedly left a pig's head in the locker of striker Kenwyne Jones.

Nadal beats Ferrer to set up Rome semis with Berdych

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:52:41 +0530

Nadal won 6-4 4-6 6-2 for his ninth consecutive victory over Ferrer.

Atletico Madrid stun Real Madrid 2-1 to win Copa del Rey

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:30:00 +0530

With the win on Friday night, Atletico Madrid ended a 14-year winless run against their city rivals.

Beckham not in the top 1,000 players, says Waddle

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:13 +0530

Beckham, 38, announced that he was retiring at the end of the season after winning trophies and titles in four countries and earning 111 caps for England.

Djokovic, Rafa, Federer in contention for French title: Becker

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:14 +0530

A six-time Grand Slam singles champion and an Olympic gold medalist in doubles, Becker said Rafa, seeded No. 5, will bounce back into the top four.

Indian American Vivek Ranadive buys US basketball team

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:47 +0530

Vivek Ranadive become the first person of Indian descent to become the owner of a major US basketball team buying Sacramento Kings.

Spurs minus Champions League still big draw: Villas-Boas

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:41:32 +0530

Tottenham, who are fifth going into the final weekend of the season, missed out on Europe's elite competition last season.

Full text: Rajasthan Royals statement on IPL spot-fixing

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:41:33 +0530

The Rajasthan Royals team on Friday issued a statement on the IPL spot-fixing incident involving three of its key players, including top bowler S Sreesanth.

Girls were present when Sreesanth was arrested: Delhi Police

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:03:55 +0530

Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Friday said women were present with cricketer S Sreeshant and his friend Jiju Janardhan when they were arrested for their alleged involvement in spot-fixing in IPL matches.

Sharath stretches world No.5 Timo Boll in World TT

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:32:50 +0530

Germany's Timo Boll got the better of Sharath 9-11, 12-10, 11-1, 11-5, 11-2 in a round of 64 match Thursday night.

Top-ranked Djokovic beaten by Berdych in Rome

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:17:37 +0530

Djokovic wasted a chance to serve out the match and was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 by sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych in the Italian Open quarterfinals

Dravid, Shilpa, Kundra not to be quizzed: Delhi Police

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:05:40 +0530

The Delhi Police on Friday said it has no reasons to interrogate cricketer Rahul Dravid or Rajasthan Royals owners Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty in connection with the spot-fixing case in which three players were arrested.

Spot-fixing: Sreesanth moves court for copy of FIR

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:47:19 +0530

Indian pacer S Sreesanth, who is being quizzed along with 13 others in the IPL spot-fixing scandal case, today moved a Delhi court seeking a a copy of the FIR registered against him. Sreesanth, his two teammates of Rajasthan Royals franchise and 11 bookies were yesterday remanded to police custody for five days.

Tottenham and Arsenal in top-4 fight again

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:58:34 +0530

Tottenham squandered a 10-point lead over Arsenal last year to drop to fourth, which ended up costing Tottenham a place in Europe's premier tournament.

Serena Williams extends winning streak to 22 at Rome

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:43:47 +0530

The top-ranked American beat Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-0 Friday to reach the Italian Open semi-finals and extend her victory run to 22 matches.

Arsenal deny Rooney approach, chasing Auxerre's Sanogo

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:59:54 +0530

British media had suggested the Gunners might move for England international Rooney, who has asked United for a transfer and was left out of the champions' last home game of the season.

Balotelli warned against walking off to protest racism

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:27:12 +0530

Italian Referee's Association president Marcello Nicchi has said that Balotelli will be sent off if he were to leave the field to protest racist chanting.

Bhupathi-Bopanna advance in Rome Masters

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:19:22 +0530

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters but it was curtains for Leander Paes and his Austrian partner Jurgen Melzer, here.

Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:16:34 +0530

Ferguson takes charge of his 1,500th and final United game at West Bromwich Albion before stepping down after more than 26 years at Old Trafford.

Sharapova withdraws from Italian Open before quarter-final

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:17:04 +0530

Sharapova withdrew from the Italian Open before her quarter-final with Italy's Sara Errani because of "physical problems", organisers said.

Bernard Tomic expected to play French Open

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:31:33 +0530

Tennis Australia expects that Tomic will play in the French Open, despite coach John Tomic recently declaring his son's participation unlikely.

David Beckham praised for all-round contribution at PSG

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:18:44 +0530

Beckham made little impact on the field for Paris St Germain but helped put the club back on the world soccer map.

Milan and Fiorentina fight for final Champions league birth

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:46 +0530

In the last weekend of Serie A, AC Milan need to protect a two-point lead over Fiorentina in the race for third place and a final Champions League berth.

Viswanathan Anand looking for finish at Norway Tournament

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:35:01 +0530

Anand started with two draws and a fine victory against arch-rival Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria.

Lotus boss Boullier unhappy with Pirelli tyre changes

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:46:24 +0530

Pirelli announced that they would change the tyres from next month's Canadian GP to make them last longer without producing so many pitstops.

Ramos handles media after Mourinho's absence

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:36 +0530

Better known for his tough tackles, powerful heading ability and nerves of steel when taking penalties, Sergio Ramos appeared in the conference room to represent the club and deftly handled a string of awkward questions.

Madrid derby to crown Copa del Rey champions

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:37:40 +0530

With a return to England looking likely, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho can go out a winner when his team plays crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid on Friday in the Copa del Rey final.

David Beckham gave major boost to American game

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:31:11 +0530

The former England midfielder was charged with helping popularise soccer - and more specifically MLS - in a country where the game has traditionally struggled to get mainstream attention.

Boston Marathon runners to be given another chance to finish

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:44 +0530

Thousands of runners whose Boston Marathon was cut short by the deadly bombings at the finish line will be invited back next year.

FA approves minimum five-match ban for racial abuse

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:54:21 +0530

Racist and homophobic abuse by players in England will carry a minimum five-match ban from next season.

Carroll earns England recall for friendlies

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:46:51 +0530

The 24-year-old, who has not been involved in the national set-up since October's World Cup qualifier in Poland when he was an unused substitute.

Nadal struggles to beat qualifier Gulbis in Rome

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:32 +0530

Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the Italian Open quarter-finals.

Ups and downs in David Beckham's career

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:31 +0530

Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who said on Thursday he would retire from football at the end of the season.

Reaction to Beckham announcing his retirement

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:16:32 +0530

David Beckham decided to retire from football at the end of the season, which he announced Thursday.

David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:02:17 +0530

The 38-year-old Englishman recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain.

Djokovic beats Dolgopolov to advance in Rome

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:10:32 +0530

Djokovic improved his clay-court record this season to 8-1 and reached the Italian Open quarter-finals by beating Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-1, 6-4.

Frank Lampard to stay at Chelsea for another season

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:48:31 +0530

The 34-year-old Lampard, the club's all-time leading scorer, had initially been told he was not wanted beyond the end of the season.

Chelsea's Ramires glad to make up for missing Munich

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:45:24 +0530

Ramires said victory at the Amsterdam provided a blessed relief after he was forced out of the 2012 penalty shootout triumph over Bayern Munich through suspension.

Cup win helps save season of frustrating losses: Zenden

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:46:01 +0530

Assistant coach Boudewijn Zenden believes the triumph only partially atoned for a string of failures.

Sania Mirza, Bethanie Mattek-Sands in quarters of Rome WTA event

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:55:57 +0530

The sixth seeded Indo-American pair registered a 6-4 6-3 win over the Italian-Australian combination in one hour and 13 minutes in the second round.

Jensen Button thrilled with Honda return to F1

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:49:13 +0530

Jenson Button, the last driver to win a grand prix for Honda, was thrilled to discover that the Japanese carmaker was returning to Formula One as engine partner to his McLaren team from 2015.

FIFA says Sao Paulo stadium will be ready on time

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:26 +0530

Sao Paulo's World Cup stadium will be ready on time, FIFA said on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after warning the city it could lose the right to stage matches because of delays in building the new arena.

Viswanathan Anand beats Teimour Radjabov; joint third now

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:08 +0530

Anand outclassed Radjabov to jump to joint third spot after the seventh round of Norway chess 2013 super tournament.

Heartbroken coach Jorge Jesus hints he could quit Benfica

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:20:07 +0530

The defeat was the seventh in a row for Benfica in European finals since they enjoyed enormous success half a century ago with European Cup final wins in 1961 and 1962.

Frank Lampard poised to sign new Chelsea deal

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:57 +0530

Lampard suggested he was on the verge of signing a new contract with Chelsea after leading the London club to a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final.

Chelsea deserve Europa glory, says matchwinner Ivanovic

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:23 +0530

Matchwinner Branislav Ivanovic said Chelsea deserved to win the Europa League with a 2-1 success over Benfica after a "difficult season".

More Cup final heartbreak for Chelsea captain John Terry

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:49 +0530

Terry also missed last season's Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich through suspension.

IOC to lift ban on IOA, says Sports Minister

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:28:03 +0530

The Sports Minister said that the roadmap for India's return to the Olympic fold has been chalked out by the IOC.

Ivanovic's late strike wins Europa League for Chelsea

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:51:34 +0530

A stoppage-time header from Ivanovic helped Chelsea become the first English club to win all three of UEFA's major trophies as they beat Benfica 2-1 in the Europa League final.

Status quo for IOA, until free and fair elections are held

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:03:36 +0530

It was agreed that the election process would be closely monitored and supervised by the IOC, which will issue a roadmap for the suspended IOA and all its members to follow.

Balotelli to walk off next time he is racially abused

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:44:23 +0530

Balotelli said he had come close to abandoning the match after being insulted by visiting Roma fans at San Siro on Sunday.

Murray retires with back pain; Sharapova wins at Rome

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:34:37 +0530

Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova eased past Spanish qualifier Garbine Muguruza 6-2, 6-2.

Sharath Kamal advances to round two at World TT

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22:47 +0530

Sharath Kamal registered a 11-7 11-5 8-11 11-8 5-11 11-9 win over Spain's Carlos Machado in his first singles encounter.

Edeh Chidi hat-trick takes EB to AFC Cup quarter-final

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:06:31 +0530

Chidi and Co dazzled as Wednesday would certainly be remembered as one of the most memorable days in Indian club football.

F1 needs consistency on licence points: Stewart

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52:23 +0530

Formula One must have a permanent race steward attending all races if a licence penalty points system for drivers is to be introduced, says triple world champion Jackie Stewart.

Dope shadow over Rajyavardhan Rathore's Olympic medal

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:09:26 +0530

The 2004 Olympics silver medalist failed a drug test a month before the Athens Games which was withheld from not just the public but the IOC too.

Top seed Ding in Round 2 of World TT

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:44:33 +0530

Third seed Li Xiaoxia, who beat her teammate Ding to win the gold in London, also advanced with a victory over Ruta Paskauskiene 11-7, 11-4, 8-11, 11-3, 11-4.

Mirza-Bethanie in Round 2 of Rome Masters

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:55:19 +0530

The Indo-American pair beat Japanese-Latvian duo of Shuko Aoyama and Liga Dekmeijere 6-1, 6-3 in 58 minutes.

Sao Paulo could lose World Cup matches: FIFA

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:16:43 +0530

FIFA has warned that Sao Paulo could be stripped of its status as a 2014 World Cup host city due to stadium construction delays.

Honda to return to F1 in 2015 with McLaren: reports

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:11 +0530

Honda will return to Formula One in 2015 as McLaren engine partners, replacing Mercedes, sources close to the company said on Wednesday.

Hope IOC assists India to return to Olympic fold: Jitendra Singh

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:56:24 +0530

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh asked the IOC to assist in bringing India back into the Olympic fold and said that the country is at crossroads as far as sports administration was concerned.

Jerzy Janowicz upsets Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Rome

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:33:48 +0530

Jerzy Janowicz upset eighth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the second round of the Italian Open on Wednesday.

AIFF receives three bid documents for new I-League clubs

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:28:08 +0530

Sunando Dhar, CEO, I-League felt the move would usher in a new phase as far as infrastructure and youth development are concerned.

IOC worried about governance in Indian sports: Bindra

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:18:37 +0530

Bindra has gone to the IOC headquarters in Lausanne with the ministry officials for getting India back into the Olympic fold.

Mourinho looks to end season with King's Cup win

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:53:45 +0530

Jose Mourinho faces ending a season without a major trophy for the first time in a decade if his Real Madrid side fail to beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in the King's Cup final at the Bernabeu on Friday.

QPR's Loic Remy reportedly arrested for alleged rape

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:35:30 +0530

Remy, a France international, joined QPR for 8 million pounds but could not help the team avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Goetze winning fitness fight for final, says Dortmund coach

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:07:11 +0530

Mario Goetze picked up the muscle injury early in Dortmund's semi-final second leg against Real Madrid on April 30.

Arsenal, Chelsea could face play-off to decide 3rd spot

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:36:04 +0530

The Premier League could go into extra time. After the final round of matches on Sunday, Arsenal and Chelsea could have to contest a play-off to determine who finish third and claim an automatic Champions League qualification place.

World TT: Soumyajit, 3 women paddlers enter main draw

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:48 +0530

India's Mouma Das, K Shamini and Madhurika Patkar have entered the main draw of the women`s singles event while Soumyajit Ghosh too made the cut in the men's competition at the World Table Tennis Championships in Paris.

Rio Ferdinand ends his international career

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:22:13 +0530

England's Rio Ferdinand has quit international soccer, the Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.

Chelsea seek salvation in Europa League final

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:28 +0530

Chelsea are attempting to make it two European trophies in a row having won the Champions League last season.

Anand draws against Karjakin in 6th round of Norway Chess

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:21:02 +0530

World champion Viswanathan Anand let Russian Sergey Karjakin off the hook and drew after a stellar performance in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2013 Super Tournament here.

Serena takes Venus' revenge against Robson in Rome

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:59 +0530

World number one Serena Williams inflicted swift revenge on behalf of her older sister when she beat Laura Robson 6-2 6-2.

Red Bull could benefit from Pirelli tyre changes

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:21:26 +0530

Pirelli announced earlier that changes to the structure and compounds of the tyres would be made for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

FA Cup winners Wigan relegated after Arsenal loss

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:03:46 +0530

The victory keeps Arsenal in pole position to claim fourth spot and a place in next year's Champions League.

Eden Hazard ruled out of Europa League final

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:01:19 +0530

Hazard will miss Europa League final against Benfica with a hamstring strain while John Terry's ankle problem is still being assessed.

Djokovic beats Montanes to reach third round in Rome

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:57:05 +0530

Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the Italian Open, beating Spanish qualifier Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3.

Indian women beat Bahrain 2-1 in football friendly

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:53 +0530

The Indian women started their quest to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup next year in style by getting the better of Bahrain 2-1.

Ronaldinho, Kaka left out of Brazil's Confederations Cup team

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:59:53 +0530

Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left out of Brazil's team for the Confederations Cup in June.

Chelsea face injury worries ahead of Europa League final

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:27:54 +0530

Chelsea could be without captain John Terry and playmaker Eden Hazard for Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica.

Indian football team's England tour cancelled

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:09:11 +0530

The Indian football team's tour of England, where it was scheduled to play three international friendlies against Pakistan and Bangladesh, has been cancelled.

Time to shake off the loser tag, says Bayern's Thomas Mueller

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:43:46 +0530

Bayern take on Bundesliga rivals Dortmund in the first all-German final of the competition at London's Wembley Stadium on May 25.

Pirelli urges Formula One to relax testing rules

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:12:30 +0530

Pirelli currently have a 2010 Renault, up to five seconds a lap slower than current cars, for testing.

Drogba points out some home truths to banana-waving fan

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:05:02 +0530

Ivory Coast players Eboue and Drogba, who was instrumental in Chelsea's run to the Champions League title last season, were heckled during Sunday's 2-1 league win by Fenerbahce.

Roma racism fine not enough, says Sepp Blatter

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:51:17 +0530

Blatter has criticised the 50,000 euro fine handed to AS Roma for racist behaviour by their fans, describing the sanction as too weak and unacceptable.

Millman, Barty handed French Open wild cards

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:11:24 +0530

Australians John Millman and Ashleigh Barty have been awarded wild card entries for the French Open starting May 26.

Bayern's Arjen Robben dismisses Manchester City speculation

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:43:48 +0530

Robben dismissed speculation that he would leave the German champions at the end of the season for Manchester City, saying he had no reason to move.

Bayern's Heynckes to end Bundesliga coaching career

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:10:23 +0530

The 68-year-old, who won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 1998, will make way for Pep Guardiola after the end of the season following two years in charge at Bayern

Men's hockey team camp to commence in Bangalore from May 16

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:59:11 +0530

The national men hockey team's core probables will start their training camp at the Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC) in Bangalore.

Boxers suffer as IBF upsets AIBA again

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:50:04 +0530

The AIBA is livid with the IBF for giving out details of the Indian boxers' international schedule even before getting the world body's clearance.

Indian paddlers off to good start at World Table Tennis Championships

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:16:54 +0530

Indian paddlers got off to a good start with Soumyajit Ghosh, Harmeet Desai and Sanil Shetty winning their respective first rounds matches.

'PP can interview witnesses before hand in CWG cases'

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:16:27 +0530

Modifying a trial court order, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday said the Investigating Officer and the Public Prosecutor can interview the prosecution witnesses "before hand" in the Commonwealth Games-related graft case involving sacked Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi. Justice Kailash Gambhir said, "The order is modified to the extent that the duo can interview the prosecution witnesses before hand."

Mancini pays price for Manchester City's stagnation

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:02:34 +0530

From a position of strength, City is now back behind Manchester United and likely to face fresh challenges next season from a Chelsea.

Hamstring injury sidelines Messi for rest of season

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:16:15 +0530

Barcelona have confirmed that Messi will miss the rest of the season as a result of the muscle injury which forced him out of his side's over Atletico Madrid.

Anand held by Svidler; Carlsen beats Karjakin

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:51:12 +0530

Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against Russian Peter Svidler as black.

Manchester City sack manager Roberto Mancini

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:04:08 +0530

Media speculation has been rife that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini was being lined up as a replacement.

Paris St-Germain turn down Real Madrid move for Carlo Ancelotti

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:35:45 +0530

Paris St Germain have rejected a bid by Real Madrid to hire coach Carlo Ancelotti, club president Nasser al Khelaifi said.

Ferrari, Lotus the F1 winners on return to Europe

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:22:56 +0530

The first European race of the Formula One season provided a boost for Ferrari and Alonso, with Lotus and Raikkonen also smiling.

Laura Robson beats Venus Williams in Rome

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:34:39 +0530

Laura Robson overcame strong winds to beat Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 and set up a second-round match with top-ranked Serena Williams.

Drivers worried Pirelli tyres are wearing too fast

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:24:39 +0530

On a frustrating day for drivers and fans alike, nearly 80 pit stops were made during Sunday's Spanish GP, again highlighting the vulnerability of Pirelli's tyres.

Bayern cannot just brush past us, says Dortmund's Klopp

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:42:09 +0530

Bayern face their Bundesliga rivals in the first all-German Champions League final in London's Wembley stadium on May 25.

Abhinav Bindra's name recommended for Bharat Ratna

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:27:02 +0530

The only Indian to win an individual gold medal in Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra, has been recommended for the Bharat Ratna.

Wenger prepares Arsenal for 'huge' game against Wigan

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:34:07 +0530

Victory against Wigan and then at Newcastle United on Sunday would guarantee Wenger's side finished above Spurs.

Mercedes mystified by lack of race pace

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:20:30 +0530

Despite scorching to their third pole position in a row, with Rosberg notching up his second in succession, Mercedes flopped when it mattered most at the Circuit de Catalunya.

IOA delegates gear up for crucial IOC joint meeting

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:16:24 +0530

The meeting will also be attended by Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, Sports Secretary PK Deb and shooter Abhinav Bindra.

Sally Pearson suffers another injury setback

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:46:24 +0530

Pearson was contesting a 4x100m relay in Colombo when she sustained the injury which dashed the Australian team's hopes of qualifying for Moscow.

Tiger Woods nearing dominance with the win in Florida

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:55:39 +0530

The two-stroke victory by the world number one was his 52nd from the 56 times he has led or shared the lead after the third round of a 72-hole PGA Tour event.

Indian boxing going through its toughest phase: Fernandes

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:28:31 +0530

International suspension coupled with the drug scandal that maligned Vijender Singh, has left Indian boxing grappling with its most "difficult phase" ever, feels the Cuban coach.

Pellegrini distances himself from Man City job reports

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:45:50 +0530

Manuel Pellegrini has denied he has spoken with Premier League club Manchester City over the possibility of replacing Roberto Mancini.

Anand disappoints with loss to Nakamura

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:28:21 +0530

World champion Vishwanathan Anand was in for a shocker as he lost to Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the fourth round of Norway Chess 2013 Super tournament.

Italian football culture backward says Milan coach

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:12:02 +0530

AC Milan coach condemned Italian soccer culture as backward after his team's match at home against AS Roma was interrupted by racist chanting from fans.

Reaction to Alex Ferguson's final match at Old Trafford

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:54:42 +0530

Reaction after Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's final match at Old Trafford, a 2-1 victory over Swansea City.

Former Dutch captain Van Bommel retires

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:45:23 +0530

In his final match, Van Bommel was sent off after having received his second yellow card in the 71st minute.

Hamilton suffers as Mercedes drop from the top

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:13:58 +0530

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were right to be cautious after their Spanish Grand Prix high turned into another Sunday slump for Mercedes.

Rooney has asked for a transfer, says Ferguson

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:53:27 +0530

Rooney was left out of the United squad in their 2-1 win over Swansea City, which was Ferguson's last home match in charge of United.

Ferguson bows out a winner at emotional Old Trafford

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:21:57 +0530

Ferguson, in his 1,499th game at the helm, received a rapturous reception from the fans and a Guard of Honour from the players of both teams.

Real defender Varane to have surgery on knee injury

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:11:14 +0530

The France international stumbled awkwardly while making a tackle during Real's 1-1 draw at Espanyol and had to be substituted after 19 minutes.

Tiger Woods holds on to win Players as Garcia implodes

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:39:42 +0530

Woods parred the 18th to complete a two-under 70 for a 13-under total of 275, surviving a late challenge from Sweden's David Lingmerth.

Palermo, Siena relegated to Serie B

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:21:47 +0530

Palermo were relegated from Serie A after losing 1-0 to Fiorentina whereas Genoa drew 0-0 at home against Inter Milan leaving Siena with the same fate.

Barcelona beat Atletico to celebrate 22nd La Liga title

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:04:44 +0530

Sanchez leveled in the 72nd and Atletico midfielder Fernandez scored an own goal in the 80th to restart Barcelona's party for winning the title.

Paul di Resta earns six points for Force India at Spanish GP

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:44:34 +0530

Paul di Resta added six more points to Sahara Force India's kitty with a seventh-place finish at the Spanish GP, while team-mate Adrian Sutil finished 13th.

Clint Dempsey fires Spurs to 2-1 victory over Stoke City

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:07:23 +0530

Dempsey scored the tying goal on a sliding shot into an empty net from 30 yards to lead Tottenham over Stoke 2-1 and into fourth place in the Premier League.

Daniel Sturridge stars as Liverpool win 3-1 at Fulham

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:52:43 +0530

Sturridge scored a hat-trick for his sixth goal in the past four Premier League matches as Liverpool came from behind to win 3-1 at Fulham.

Manchester United give perfect send-off to Ferguson, beat Swansea 2-1

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:41:26 +0530

Manchester United gave the retiring Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes the perfect send-off by beating Swansea 2-1 in the Premier League.

Rafael Nadal defeats Stanislas Wawrinka in Madrid Open final

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:40:09 +0530

Nadal won his fifth title since returning from a knee injury by beating Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4.

Viswanathan Anand to meet Hikaru Nakamura in fourth round

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:30:42 +0530

Fresh from a brilliant victory against Topalov, Anand will next take on Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the fourth round.

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso wins Spanish Grand Prix 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:20:34 +0530

Staring from fifth place, Alonso won his second race this season, showing that Ferrari can challenge Red Bull for pure speed.

Serena beats Sharapova to win Madrid Open

Sun, 12 May 2013 06:34:50 +0530

Defending champion Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open.

Tiger Woods tied with Sergio Garcia, David Lingmerth at Players

Sun, 12 May 2013 06:11:34 +0530

Woods finally made another birdie and finished off the third round with a 1-under 71, putting him in a three-way tie for the lead with Garcia and Lingmerth.

Six junior wrestlers skip dope test, lose medals

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:29:14 +0530

The Wrestling Federation of India withdrew the medals from six of the current junior national champions, who failed to provide samples to the NADA for dope test.

Forlan hits out at former club Inter Milan

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:00:46 +0530

Uruguay international striker Diego Forlan has lambasted former club Inter Milan, claiming he was made to feel like an outcast by the Italian Serie A outfit.

Anand to face Nakamura in round four of Norway Chess tournament

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:18:35 +0530

Fresh from a brilliant victory against Bulgarian Veselin Topalov, world champion Vishwanathan Anand will next take on Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the fourth round of Norway chess 2013 Super Tournament.

Uncertainty over Mancini's Man City future

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:46:00 +0530

Roberto Mancini's Manchester City future appears uncertain after losing the FA Cup final and then questioning why the club hasn't responded to claims that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has been lined up to replace him.

Real defender Varane out for rest of season

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:39:02 +0530

Raphael Varane suffered a knee injury in Saturday's 1-1 La Liga draw at Espanyol.

Garcia fumes at Woods after losing lead at Players

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:21:57 +0530

Sergio Garcia blamed a roar from the crowd watching Tiger Woods for an errant shot that saw him lose the lead.

Paul Scholes retires for second and final time

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:12:29 +0530

Paul Scholes is retiring for a second and final time, ending a career that saw him regarded as one of the most technically gifted players.

Barcelona set to remain Spain's sole Grand Prix

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:29:07 +0530

The track's director general Salvador Servia played down suggestions that Barcelona would be forced to alternate with Valencia.

Barcelona clinch La Liga title as Real Madrid draw

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:05:52 +0530

Barcelona are La Liga champions for the fourth time in five seasons after los Blancos were held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol.

Wigan beat Manchester City to win FA Cup for first time

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:48:16 +0530

Ben Watson headed in the winner in the 90th minute at Wembley Stadium from Shaun Maloney's corner.

Record-breaker Lampard gives Abramovich a nudge

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:48:07 +0530

Frank Lampard became Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer with two trademark strikes against Aston Villa.

Massa and Gutierrez handed grid penalties

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:44:17 +0530

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Sauber's Mexican rookie Esteban Gutierrez were handed three-place grid penalties at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday for impeding rivals in qualifying.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce signs new deal

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:22:58 +0530

The 58-year-old Allardyce has been in charge at Upton Park since 2011 and led West Ham back into the Premier League, where the team is assured a second successive season.

Nadal reaches 7th straight final at Madrid Open

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:01:45 +0530

Nadal reached his seventh consecutive final since returning from a knee injury, brushing aside Pablo Andujar 6-0, 6-4 at the Madrid Open.

Pune finish 2nd in I-League after win over Arrows

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:01:43 +0530

James Moga and Boima Karpeh struck a goal each as Pune FC posted a comfortable 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows.

Di Resta, Sutil to start 10th, 13th at Spanish GP

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:43:10 +0530

Force India's Paul di Resta qualified 10th for Spanish Grand Prix while his teammate Adrian Sutil will start the race at the 13th position.

Murray's clay season 'going in the right direction'

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:27:25 +0530

Andy Murray lost 7-6, 6-4 to Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych in the Madrid Open quarter-finals.

Pirelli to review F1 tyres but no safety concerns

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:05:25 +0530

Concern was expressed at the Spanish Grand Prix when the tread came off the still-inflated left rear tyre of Paul Di Resta's Force India during second practice.

United SC beat ONGC 3-1 in I-League

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:42:49 +0530

I-League top scorer Ranty Martins struck twice as United SC drubbed ONGC 3-1 to end their campaign with a fourth place.

Lampard all-time leading scorer for Chelsea after 2-1 win vs Villa

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:36:49 +0530

Frank Lampard scored twice to take the Blues closer to Champions League qualification.

Nico Rosberg takes pole position; Hamilton 2nd

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:56:34 +0530

While Hamilton had the fastest times in the first two qualifying sessions, Rosberg edged him to win the pole position in 1 minute, 20.718 seconds.

Randhir, Malhotra remain adamant on pullout from IOC-IOA meet

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:48:42 +0530

Malhotra and Randhir had decided to boycott the meeting came a day after the IOC agreed to include Narinder Batra and R K Anand in the IOA delegation.

Valdes, Abidal to miss Athletico clash

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:18:42 +0530

Barcelona will be without goalkeeper Victor Valdes and defender Eric Abidal for Sunday's match at Atletico Madrid.

Serena Williams to play Sharapova in Madrid final

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:06:46 +0530

Serena Williams will have a chance to win her 50th career title after beating Sara Errani 7-5, 6-2 to reach the final of the Madrid Open.

Felipe Massa sets fastest time in final practice in Spain

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:22:09 +0530

Felipe Massa gave Ferrari a boost ahead of qualifying later on Saturday by posting the fastest time in the third and final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Indian paddlers gear up for World TT Championship

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:14:54 +0530

On a high after the best-ever medal haul at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, nine Indian paddlers will be leaving on Saturday for the World Championships in Paris starting on Monday.

Vidal named Juventus Player of the Year

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:59:35 +0530

The 25-year-old Chile international won more votes from the club members than Paul Pogba, Mirko Vucinic, Claudio Marchisio and Andrea Pirlo.

Melbourne to host 2013 Golf World Cup

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:58:25 +0530

Australia's Royal Melbourne Golf Club will host this year's edition of the World Cup of Golf, which has been played in China since 2007.

Manchester City set to sack Roberto Mancini: reports

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:28:35 +0530

Reports claim that Manuel Pellegrini will be the new Manchester City coach next season.

After Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes set to retire

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:32:23 +0530

Vetran midfielder Paul Scholes will join manager Sir Alex Ferguson in bowing out at the Theatre of Dreams after a glittering playing career.

Bhupathi-Bopanna shown the door at Madrid Masters

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:42:11 +0530

Unseeded team of Jeremy Chardy and Lukas Kubot defeated Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna in straight sets.

Anand crushes Topalov, moves to joint second

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:52:56 +0530

Viswanathan Anand crushed his former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round to jump to the joint second spot in the Norway Chess 2013.

Wigan aim to pull off shock FA Cup final win against Man City

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:29:31 +0530

Manchester City will look to win their third trophy in as many years when they battle Wigan in Saturday's FA Cup Final at Wembley.

Garcia, Woods put star power back on top at Players

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:12:15 +0530

Sergio Garcia roared into the Players Championship lead with Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood close behind after the second round.

Pirelli concerned by Di Resta tyre failure

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:57:48 +0530

Pirelli have come under fire this season for introducing new compounds, that wear and lose performance quickly, to help increase the number of pit stops.

McLaren still long way off pace, says Jenson Button

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:31:30 +0530

McLaren are still a hell of a long way off the pace despite introducing a major new upgrade package for their Formula One car at the Spanish GP, Button said.

Mancini praises Martinez ahead of FA Cup final

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:25:29 +0530

Roberto Martinez is a strong manager who can keep Wigan Athletic in the Premier League, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said.

David Moyes had no plans to leave Everton

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:32:53 +0530

Moyes said he had not expected to be leaving Everton after 11 years in charge and had already begin planning for next season when the Old Trafford giants came calling this week.

Rafael Nadal rallies to beat David Ferrer in 3 sets in Madrid

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:02:58 +0530

Nadal fought back to beat Ferrer 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0 in quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

Mohali to get seven new sports stadiums

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:54:35 +0530

The new stadiums will include one for hockey, athletics, indoor games, swimming and other games.

Vettel fastest in second Spanish GP practice

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:26:56 +0530

The Red Bull driver clocked 1 minute and 22.808 seconds, ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, at the Circuit de Catalunya on Friday.

Lionel Messi biopic being developed ahead of World Cup

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:48:19 +0530

Lionel Messi's life story is set to hit the movie screens in time for the 2014 World Cup.

Alex Ferguson prepares for Old Trafford farewell

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:29:26 +0530

The 71-year-old Alex Ferguson is yet to explain why he is retiring.

Real Madrid impose law of silence to end war of words

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:19:34 +0530

The nine-times European champions visit Espanyol on Saturday when a failure to win would gift leaders Barcelona their fourth La Liga title in five years.

Moyes appointment sends out right message: Redknapp

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:14:25 +0530

Despite Moyes never having won any silverware and his lack of European experience, Redknapp said the 50-year-old Scot was the perfect candidate for one of the most prestigious jobs in English soccer.

Lausanne meeting to proceed as per schedule

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:14:15 +0530

The crucial Lausanne meeting between the Indian officials and the IOC to find a way for the country's return to the Olympic fold will proceed as per schedule on May 15.

Advani, Mehta star Indian attraction at Snooker Masters

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:07:42 +0530

The prize money is the biggest offered in India with the winner's purse being Rs 500,000 lakh.

IOA should think about sportspersons: Aditya Mehta

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:01:49 +0530

Expressing optimism ahead of next week's meeting between the Indian Olympic Association and International Olympic Committee at Lausanne, snooker ace Aditya Mehta said the interest of Indian sportspersons should be kept in mind of all concerned.

India end with 2 silvers, 7 bronze at Commonwealth Table Tennis

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:01:08 +0530

Achantha and Mouma suffered contrasting semi-final defeats as India rounded up its campaign without a single gold medal.

Serena Williams enters Madrid semi-finals

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:36:51 +0530

Top-ranked Serena overcame Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3, 0-6, 7-5 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals.

Holland tour helped us identify weaknesses: Sardar Singh

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:30:36 +0530

Indian hockey captain says the recent tour of the Netherlands has helped the team identify its weaknesses ahead of the World League Round III.

Alonso sets the pace in first practice of Spanish Grand Prix

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:26:06 +0530

Ferrari teammates Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa posted the fastest times in the first practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday.

Don't ask Moyes about United job: Everton warn media

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:25:58 +0530

David Moyes will not answer questions about his new appointment at Manchester United when he speaks to journalists on Friday.

Olympic Sailing champion dies in training accident

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:19:46 +0530

Britain's 2008 Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson was killed when his yacht capsized during a training session in the United States, his team said Friday.

From Mourinho to Ancelotti: the coach job hots up in football

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:40 +0530

From Manchester United to Real Madrid and Chelsea to Paris St Germain, the biggest managerial overhaul is looming this summer.

Bhupathi-Bopanna enter QF; Paes, Sania ousted in Madrid

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:57:20 +0530

The sixth-seeded pair of Bhupathi and Bopanna defeated Argentine pair of Juan Monaco and Horacio Zeballos 6-3 3-6 10-5.

AC Milan aim to secure Champions League spot

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:34:54 +0530

With two rounds remaining, Milan have 68 points, with Fiorentina on 64.

Anand holds Carlsen in Round 2 of Norway Chess meet

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:23:02 +0530

World champion Viswanathan Anand won the psychological battle holding his world championship challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway to an easy draw in the second round of the Norway Chess 2013 Super tournament.

Barcelona close in on 22nd La Liga title

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:21:36 +0530

La Liga leaders Barcelona finally have their fate in their own hands and can secure a 22nd La Liga crown with victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Sergio Perez clears the air with Jenson Button

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:21:22 +0530

Sergio Perez has made peace with teammate Jenson Button and their McLaren bosses after twice hitting Button during the Bahrain Grand Prix last month.

Federer keen to get back in shape after Madrid exit

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:15:26 +0530

Roger Federer vowed to get straight back on the practice court after the world number two was dumped out in the third round of the Madrid Open by Japan's Kei Nishikori on Thursday.

Hamilton brings jet-setting pet to the races

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:07:23 +0530

Lewis Hamilton brought his bulldog Roscoe to the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix on Thursday but kept the jet-setting pet away from the paddock.

McIlroy, Woods make solid start at Players Championship

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:52:32 +0530

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy had their best starts ever in the Players Championship on Thursday with 67 and 66 respectively, but fell behind Roberto Castro who debuted on TPC sawgrass.

Mourinho return would be great for Chelsea: Lampard

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:35:44 +0530

Frank Lampard would love to see Jose Mourinho return for a second stint as coach of Chelsea.

Eight goal rout won't help Chelsea on Saturday: Rafael Benitez

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:03:22 +0530

Chelsea's 8-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in December will have no bearing on Saturday's Premier League return fixture, the London club's interim manager Rafael Benitez said on Thursday.

Delighted that Sir Alex Ferguson recommended me: David Moyes

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:16:11 +0530

Moyes also paid a rich tribute to his present club Everton, whom he will be leaving at the end of the season.

Alonso optimistic he can close gap on Vettel

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:57:26 +0530

The two-time champion trails Vettel by 30 points after just four races going into this weekend's event.

Raikkonen focuses on title challenge, not future

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:53:49 +0530

Four races into the season, the 2007 champion is second overall and only 10 points behind Sebastian Vettel.

Federer loses to Nishikori at Madrid Open

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:38:14 +0530

Second-ranked Roger Federer was ousted by Kei Nishikori of Japan 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Meet David Moyes - Manchester United's new manager

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:03:59 +0530

The former Everton boss was on Thursday confirmed as the club's new manager succeeding Alex Ferguson who is retiring this month after more than 26 years at United.

Rory McIlroy tries to change his fortunes at Sawgrass

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:54:04 +0530

Rory McIlroy won two major championships at age 23 and was the youngest player since Tiger Woods to reach No. 1 in the world.

Manchester United confirm David Moyes as new manager

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:36:26 +0530

David Moyes has been appointed as manager of Manchester United on a six-year contract.

India win mixed doubles silver, six medals assured

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:27:47 +0530

Ghosh and Mouma beat top seeds from Singapore, Yang Zi and Yu Mengyu, 11-9, 11-6, 12-10, in the semi-finals.

Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva head Ligue 1 player short-list

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:27:42 +0530

St Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the league's second top-scorer behind Ibrahimovic, is also in contention.

AIFF extends deadline for submitting bids to May 15

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:06:49 +0530

The AIFF has extended the deadline for submitting bids to buy two new I-League clubs ahead of the next season to May 15.

Moyes to leave Everton, wants to join Man United

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:48:24 +0530

Moyes, who has been at Everton since 2002, is favourite to become United's new manager following Ferguson's decision to retire at the end of the season.

Nadal, Serena, Sharapova reach Madrid quarters

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:01:59 +0530

Nadal beat Youzhny 6-2, 6-3 while Williams needed a little more than an hour to see off Kirilenko 6-3, 6-1, after Sharapova had dispatched Lisicki 6-2, 7-5.

Malhotra's presence does not matter too much: Sports Ministry

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:05:47 +0530

Sports Ministry on Thursday termed Vijay Kumar Malhotra's decision to stay away from the May 15 meeting with the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne as "disappointing" but said that the IOA acting chief's presence would not have in any case mattered too much.

Miffed Malhotra and Randhir pull out of joint meeting with IOC

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:50:28 +0530

IOA acting president V K Malhotra and IOC member in India Randhir Singh pulled out of the meeting with the IOC in Lausanne, apparently miffed with the world body's changed stance.

Lin Dan gets World Championships wildcard

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:25:56 +0530

Having competed in few tournaments since retaining his Olympic crown last summer, Lin Dan's international ranking fell, ruling him out of direct qualification for the World Championships.

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu retain rankings

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:17:08 +0530

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu retained their women's singles rankings in the list released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday.

Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek-Sands exit from Madrid Open

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:06:42 +0530

The fifth seed Indo-American pair lost 5-7 1-6 to the unseeded Russian-Czech pair in one hour and 10 minutes in the second round.

Suarez escapes punishment for alleged punch

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:40:06 +0530

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has escaped a sanction for allegedly punching an opponent during the World Cup qualifier against Chile, the country's football federation (AUF) said in a statement.

Beckham pays tribute to 'father figure' Ferguson

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:50 +0530

The former England captain hailed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as a "father figure" after the Scot announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Real Madrid sweating on Ozil before King's Cup final

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:22 +0530

Mesut Ozil was carried off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly late in the second half.

Rooney removes Manchester United credentials on Twitter

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:50:39 +0530

Fuelling speculations that he has handed a transfer request, Rooney has changed his Twitter credentials to '@NikeUK athlete'.

Scott back at work after the high of Augusta win

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:36:33 +0530

It's time for the Masters champion to get back to work, and that might prove tougher than the actual work at The Players Championship.

Manchester United deny Wayne Rooney is for sale

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:51:45 +0530

Rooney, who has already spent nine years at Old Trafford, has two more seasons left on a five-year contract.

Manchester United set for future with Moyes in charge

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:45 +0530

The Everton manager has never won a major trophy in his coaching career, but has long been championed by his fellow Scotsman at United.

Napoli qualify for Champions League, Juve win

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:22:39 +0530

Marek Hamsik, Edinson Cavani and Blerim Dzemaili scored in quick succession early in the second half to guarantee Napoli a second-place in Serie A.

Real Madrid thump nine-man Malaga to delay Barca title

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:14:05 +0530

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th goal for the club in a 6-2 win at home to nine-man Malaga on Wednesday.

Spurs hold Chelsea after late Sigurdsson strike

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:47:59 +0530

The Iceland international shot low past Petr Cech on 80 minutes to deny Chelsea a victory that would have effectively guaranteed the hosts a Champions League football next season.

Vijay Singh sues PGA Tour over handling of doping case

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:43:00 +0530

Singh was initially found by the PGA Tour to have breached the sport's doping rules after using a spray, which contains a banned substance.

Nadal subdues Benoit Paire to advance at Madrid Open

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:03:12 +0530

Rafael Nadal dismissed French young gun Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-4 to claim a place in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Batra, Anand included in IOA delegation for Lausanne meeting

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:54:04 +0530

The meeting that is scheduled to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland on May 15 will feature six delegates from the IOA.

Indian Badminton League from Aug 14-31

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:26:00 +0530

The finals will be held in Mumbai Aug 31 while Hyderabad and Bangalore will get to host the semi-finals.

Alex Ferguson's best and worst signings for Manchester United

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:25:32 +0530

Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups.

Indian men settle for silver in CWG table-tennis

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:45:17 +0530

Indian men suffered a 0-3 thrashing at the hands of Singapore as the hosts settled for a silver medal in the team event.

East Bengal rout United Sikkim 6-0 in I-League

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:35:14 +0530

East Bengal (49) are now two points behind second-placed Pune FC as the Kolkata giants, with a better goal difference.

Fernando Alonso must make the most of being at home

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:21:24 +0530

The Spaniard has ground to make up on Red Bull's triple champion Sebastian Vettel after four races in Asia and the Middle East.

India register second consecutive win over Netherlands

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:18:22 +0530

India notched up their second consecutive win over the Netherlands, beating the hosts 4-2 in Rotterdam on Wednesday.

Makarova beats Azarenka at Madrid Open

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:58:01 +0530

Ekaterina Makarova of Russia ousted third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round of Madrid Open.

Technical director Allison leaves Lotus F1 team

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:41:20 +0530

Allison has been with British-based Lotus, previously Renault, since 2005 after previous stints in the 1990s when they raced as Benetton.

Help coming for Bernard Tomic after father's ban

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:39:28 +0530

Bernard Tomic's father and coach was suspended from ATP events pending an investigation into allegations of assault.

Singapore to host WTA Championship from 2014-18

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:34:24 +0530

The WTA has signed a five-year deal to host its season-ending championship in Singapore starting in 2014.

Pune FC appoints Dutch coach Mike Snoei for next season

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:38:12 +0530

The Rotterdam native will be on his first stint in India and becomes the third foreign coach signed by the club since its inception in 2007.

Moyes, Mourinho early favourites to replace Ferguson

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:03:25 +0530

Bookmakers were quick to install Everton manager David Moyes as the favourite to replace Alex Ferguson.

Viswanathan Anand to meet Aronian in Norway opener

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:51:51 +0530

Anand secured five whites in the nine-round tournament by finishing joint second in the blitz event that was played to prepare the drawing of lots.

Alex Ferguson's retirement statement in full

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:04:42 +0530

The most successful manager in the history of English football will move upstairs to join the Premier League club's board of directors.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's 49 trophies

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:53:31 +0530

Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season as the most successful manager in British soccer.

Twitterview: Reactions to Alex Ferguson's retirement

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:36:35 +0530

Manchester United on Wednesday confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson will leave the club at the end of this season after spending 26 years at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson leaves a rich legacy at Manchester United

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:13:00 +0530

This was the day every Manchester United fan dreaded. 8th May, 2013 will change Manchester United and English football forever.

Alex Ferguson shocks Manchester United with decision to retire

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:55:46 +0530

However, the 71-year-old Scot will stay on at Old Trafford as the director and ambassador of the English Premier League club.

Is Fergie's time up at Manchester United?

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:27:45 +0530

Is this the day every Manchester United fan dreaded? Will this be the day that changes Manchester United and English football?

Casillas won't start while I am at Real Madrid: Mourinho

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:06:06 +0530

Casillas is, however, an icon for Real Madrid fans and there is speculation that there is a poor relationship between the goalkeeper and the manager.

Twitterview: Reactions to Alex Ferguson's possible Man Utd exit

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:36:16 +0530

Media reports on Tuesday suggested Everton coach David Moyes is likely to replace Ferguson at Manchester United next season.

Woods goes from red carpet to TPC Sawgrass

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:21:42 +0530

One night after making his red carpet debut in New York, Tiger Woods was on a golf course that hasn't treated him very well over the years.

Is David Moyes to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United?

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:16:59 +0530

If English tabloid reports are to be believed, Everton manager David Moyes is the chosen successor to Ferguson, who is all set to put an end to a 27-year career at Old Trafford.

Dzeko's goal books Champions League spot for Man City

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:15:11 +0530

Manchester City guaranteed themselves a spot in next season's Champions League following their 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.

Novak Djokovic ousted by Dimitrov in Madrid

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:06:29 +0530

Grigor Dimitrov beat Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the second round of Madrid Open on Tuesday.

Wigan on brink of drop after defeat to Swansea

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:50:56 +0530

Wigan Athletic's Premier League survival hopes suffered a huge blow after Swansea City recovered to win 3-2 with a late goal from Dwight Tiendalli.

Indian shooters disappoint in ISSF World Cup

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:59:12 +0530

Gagan Narang missed out on the finals by a whisker in the men's air rifle event.

Roger Federer cruises past Radek Stepanek at Madrid Open

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:30:40 +0530

Federer looked as sharp as ever in his first match following a two-month layoff as he beat Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3.

Paddler Shamini refuses to play, coach complains to TTFI

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:25:54 +0530

Mukherjee informed that Shamini refused to play against England in the team championship semi-final as she was pitted against higher-ranked players.

Rafael Benitez drops hint about Jose Mourinho's Chelsea return

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:14:31 +0530

Benitez has dropped a massive hint that Jose Mourinho will be returning to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Chelsea return nothing special for Andre Villas-Boas

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:25:59 +0530

Villas-Boas was fired by Chelsea in March 2012 after a poor run of results amid reports of dressing room disharmony with his coaching methods.

Liverpool's Gerrard to undergo shoulder surgery this week

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:09:19 +0530

Gerrard is now likely to miss England's friendlies against Ireland at Wembley on May 29 and away to Brazil on June 2.

Raghunath, Sunil score in India's 2-0 win over Netherlands

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:01:33 +0530

Indian team began their preparations for the FIH Men's Hockey World League semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Netherlands.

Churchill Brothers win I-League title after 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:26:19 +0530

The 'Goan Supremacy' in Indian football continued as Churchill Brothers comfortably won their second I-League football title.

Serena makes serene progress into Madrid third round

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:48:55 +0530

Serena defeated Spanish wild card Lourdes Dominguez Lino 6-2, 7-5 in the second round.

Next Chelsea boss is an open secret, says Rafael Benitez

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:44:20 +0530

Self-proclaimed "Special One" Jose Mourinho is the hot favourite to return to Chelsea from Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho ignores Real Madrid president's call for unity

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:05:17 +0530

Mourinho has refused to tone down his rhetoric in response to a call from club president Perez for unity in an obviously divided dressing room during the final few weeks of the season.

Sania Mirza-Bethanie in 2nd round of Madrid Open

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:36:11 +0530

Bethanie and Sania advanced to the next round at the Mutua Madrid Open with a three-set win over Daniela Hantuchova and Anabel Medina Garrigues.

Force India not taking things for granted after Bahrain show

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:48:34 +0530

Paul di Resta came close to getting the team their first podium of the season but had to be content with a fourth-place finish in Bahrain.

Mishaps, not car, affecting F1 campaign: Ferrari

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:17:37 +0530

Ferrari are pleased with their car but ruing mishaps which have limited their success in the first four Formula One races.

Indian men's team enter finals of Commonwealth table tennis

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:15:55 +0530

Indian men will now take on mighty Singapore, who defeated Malaysia 3-0, in the finals Wednesday.

Karnataka to host National Hockey Championship

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:37:46 +0530

After a three-year interval, the National Hockey Championship will commence with defending champions Mumbai taking on hosts Karnataka in the opening fixture.

Chinese shuttlers are not unbeatable: Sindhu

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:35:06 +0530

"The Chinese players are really very good. They are top players, but it is not that they are unbeatable. Whoever plays well on a given day, that player wins," the Malaysia Open winner said.

Badminton players to get two challenges per match

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:33:10 +0530

Shuttlers will be allowed two challenges when badminton uses technology to rule on contentious decisions for the first time at next month's Indonesia Open, the governing body of the sport said.

Real Madrid president appeals for unity at divided club

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:14:49 +0530

Sniping comments between Jose Mourinho and members of the Real Madrid squad have caused president Florentino Perez to make a rare foray into the limelight to call for unity at the club during the season run-in.

Milan and Fiorentina clash in quest for Champions League birth

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:10:11 +0530

Although the title has already been secured by Juventus, there is still much to play for at both ends of the Serie A table, with AC Milan and Fiorentina fighting for the final Champions League spot.

Milos Raonic upsets Nikolay Davydenko in Madrid

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:59:05 +0530

Milos Raonic said he needed to iron out "crucial mistakes" after the Canadian 12th seed squeaked past former world number three Nikolay Davydenko 7-5, 7-6 in the opening round of the Madrid Open on Monday.

Chelsea eye Spurs win for Champions League spot

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:37:01 +0530

Rafa Benitez can virtually wrap up part one of his mission at Chelsea by guiding the team to the cusp of the Champions League with a win over top-four rival Tottenham in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Joey Barton handed suspended ban for 'ladyboy' tweet

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:36:26 +0530

Olympique Marseille midfielder Joey Barton was handed a two-game suspended ban for calling Paris St Germain's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva an "overweight ladyboy" on Twitter, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday.

Sharapova and Azarenka advance at Madrid Open

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:24:11 +0530

Maria Sharapova rallied from a break down in the first set to beat Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania 7-5, 6-2 on Monday and reach the second round of the Madrid Open.

Emotional Couples and Montgomerie enter Hall of Fame

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:18:55 +0530

Couples, a 15-times champion on the PGA Tour, twice choked up with tears during his acceptance speech in St. Augustine, Florida on what he described as "the coolest night of my life".

Robson, Suarez Navarro pull off upset wins in Madrid

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:43:35 +0530

Britain's Robson and Spain's Suarez Navarro conjured up big first-round upset victories at the Madrid Open when they surprised fourth seed Radwanska and ninth-seeded Australian Stosur.

Real Sociedad's Champions League hopes dented by Getafe

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:39:10 +0530

Real Sociedad's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in a decade suffered a setback when they surrendered the lead and lost 2-1 at fellow European hopefuls Getafe.

O'Shea rescues point to ease Sunderland relegation fears

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:29:28 +0530

John O'Shea scored a second-half equaliser as 10-man Sunderland rescued a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City on Monday that moved them three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

Churchill Brothers set to clinch I-League title

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:14:05 +0530

Churchill Brothers look all geared up for their clash with Mohun Bagan on Tuesday in the penultimate match of the championship scheduled to be played at the Tilak Maidan.

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins fifth world snooker title

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:04:19 +0530

O'Sullivan on Monday defended his title by defeating fellow Englishman Barry Hawkins 18-12 in the final.

FIDE's decision to choose Chennai lacks transparency: Carlsen

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:42:53 +0530

Carlsen has expressed "deep disappointment" at FIDE's decision to award the World Championship final to Viswanathan Anand's hometown Chennai.

Shuttler Sindhu eyes top-10 bracket

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:41:42 +0530

After winning her first major international title, the Malaysia Grand Prix Gold 2013, ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu is aiming to break into top 10 by the end of this year.

Referees not always aware of racist incidents, says Howard Webb

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:47:41 +0530

Webb took part in the first meeting of FIFA's anti-racism task force and said that one suggestion was the use of off-pitch officials to help referees identify serious incidents.

Don't allow Shah Rukh inside Wankhede: MCA to Mumbai Police

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:37 +0530

The Mumbai Cricket Association has informed a local police station to prevent Kolkata Knight Riders principal owner Shah Rukh from entering the stadium, when his team takes on Mumbai Indians in the city on Tuesday.

India assured of 2 medals at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:16:37 +0530

Indian paddlers continued to impress as both men's and women's teams assured themselves of at least two bronze medals by progressing to the semi-finals.

F1 teams to get extra tyres for practice at Spanish GP

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:45:15 +0530

Formula One teams will be given extra tyres for Friday free practice at the Spanish GP.

Donald Trump to build Dubai golf course

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:40:24 +0530

Donald Trump plans to extend his golfing empire to the Middle East, opening a course in the desert outskirts of Dubai.

Fulham defender Riise quits playing for Norway

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:22:34 +0530

Norway's most capped footballer, John Arne Riise, says he's giving up playing for the national team to concentrate on Premier League side Fulham.

Roberto Martinez can mark milestone by easing Wigan out of drop zone

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:49:24 +0530

Wigan, who will meet Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, have 35 points with three league games to go.

AIFF designs new trophy for I-League Champions

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:29:59 +0530

A new glittering trophy awaits the 2012-13 I-League Champions, as the AIFF has designed a dedicated silverware which will be handed over to the winners on the day of their coronation.

Indian women lose in Commonwealth Table Tennis

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:20:38 +0530

Indian women paddlers put up a brave fight before going down 1-3 to Singapore in a league match of the second stage.

Juventus' Pogba banned for 3 games for spitting at opponent

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:08:44 +0530

Pogba was sent off in the 1-0 win over Palermo - which secured Juventus' second successive Serie A title - after he spat at Salvatore Aronica.

Franck Ribery wants to extend Bayern contract

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:57:05 +0530

Ribery said he is eager to extend his Bayern Munich contract past 2015 having already spent nearly six years at the Champions League finalists.

India's 2017 U-17 World Cup bid gets support from FIFA VP

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:56:35 +0530

World football governing body's vice-president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein on Monday backed India's bid to host the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, saying that the country was crucial for the overall development of the game in the continent.

India's shooting coach denied US visa for ISSF World Cup

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:48:58 +0530

India's pistol shooters competing in the ISSF World Cup in Fort Benning, USA, will be without the services of coach Sayed Wajid Ali as he has been denied visa to travel for the May 4-13 tournament.

Chelsea hoping Hazard will return for key Spurs game

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:46:58 +0530

The quicksilver Hazard was forced to miss Sunday's 1-0 victory at champions Manchester United after sustaining a calf injury in the Europa League semi-final win over Swiss club Basel on Thursday.

Bhutia wants AIFF Technical Committee to play a bigger role

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:02:19 +0530

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said he wants the AIFF Technical Committee to play a big role in the development of the game in the country

Juventus coach Conte to discuss his future with club

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:37 +0530

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte said he will discuss his future with the club following his side retaining the Serie A title with a 1-0 win over Palermo.

AC Milan coach Allegri hopes to stay with club

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:51:13 +0530

AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri insists that he hoped to stay at the club but the final word rests with owner Silvio Berlusconi. Allegri has been the focus of speculation about his destination of next season, reports 'Xinhua'.

Former Bulldogs star Brandon Todd wins Stadion Classic

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:08:05 +0530

Former Bulldogs star Brendon Todd won the Web.com Tour's Stadion Classic on Sunday when rain washed out the fourth round at the University of Georgia Golf Course.

Madison Keys upsets Li Na at Madrid Open

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:08:01 +0530

Madison Keys was immersed in her homework when she got the message that she was due on court in 10 minutes to play fifth seed and former French Open champion Li Na at the Madrid Open.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova may miss La Liga title celebration

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:38:03 +0530

Coach Tito Vilanova could miss the title celebrations if Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions on Wednesday as he will be in New York having a medical check up.

Anand to face Carlsen for World Championship in Chennai

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:11:16 +0530

Viswanathan Anand will defend his World Chess Championship title against world number one Magnus Carlsen in his home city as FIDE on Monday chose Chennai as the venue for the prestigious match.

LeBron James is NBA's Most Valuable Player of 2012-13

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:08:56 +0530

It was the fourth time in five years that the 28-year-old James had won the game's most prestigious individual award, elevating him among the sport's greatest players.

Young Indian fencer Bhavani Devi wants to make a mark

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:07:15 +0530

India's 19-year-old fencing hope Bhavani Devi eyes recognition for herself and the sport in the country.

Chopra drops to eighth in Athens after third round

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:57:20 +0530

Daniel Chopra, lying second overnight, dropped to eighth following a terrible back nine after the third round of the Stadion Classic at UGA on the Web.com Tour in the US.

India sail into stage two of Commonwealth TT Championship

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:54:25 +0530

Indian paddlers made a fine start at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships topping their respective groups in Stage I on Sunday.

Rookie Derek Ernst wins Quail Hollow in a playoff

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:19:24 +0530

Returning to the 18th in the playoff, as the rain started coming out harder, Ernst hit a 3-iron to about 15 feet left of the flag that set up his stunning victory against Lynn.

Messi nets two to push Barcelona to the verge of title

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:03:12 +0530

Messi netted two goals within 15 minutes of coming on as a substitute to give Barcelona a 4-2 comeback win over Real Betis on Sunday.

Tommy Haas defeats Philipp Kohlschreiber to win BMW Open

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:08:58 +0530

The third-seeded tommy Haas beat defending champion Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 7-6 (3).

Serena Williams advances in 2 sets at Madrid Open

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:01:08 +0530

Serena Williams defeated Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 7-6 (5), 6-1.

Stanislas Wawrinka beats David Ferrer to win Portugal Open

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:53:22 +0530

Stanislas Wawrinka won the Portugal Open by beating top-seeded David Ferrer 6-1, 6-4.

Juan Mata strike takes Chelsea to third

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:35:13 +0530

Juan Mata fired Chelsea to 1-0 win against Manchester United as the Blues took another step towards a place in next season's Champions League.

Balotelli boosts AC Milan's Champions League hopes

Sun, 05 May 2013 08:45:51 +0530

A late goal from Mario Balotelli secured all three points for the hosts at San Siro as they tightened their hold on third place.

Juventus retain Serie A title after 1-0 win over Palermo

Sun, 05 May 2013 08:31:05 +0530

Antonio Conte's men retained their Serie A crown after Arturo Vidal's penalty sealed victory over Palermo.

Dani Pedrosa wins Spanish MotoGP 2013

Sun, 05 May 2013 08:02:06 +0530

Pedrosa streaked away to win the Spanish MotoGP, triumphing in a three-way tussle with his Spanish compatriots Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo.

Liverpool, Everton play out a stalemate

Sun, 05 May 2013 07:57:10 +0530

The result sees Everton maintain their five point lead over their rivals and are looking primed to beat their rivals to a sixth place.

Fiorentina striker Adem Ljajic handed 2-match ban

Sun, 05 May 2013 07:09:39 +0530

Ljajic was punished by the Italian league for insulting the referee after Fiorentina's 1-0 loss to Roma on Saturday.

Austrian Wiesberger keeps Els at bay to win in Indonesia

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:19:55 +0530

The Austrian took the lead from Kataoka with an eagle-three on the par-five 12th only to see playing partner Els match his score to keep up the pressure.

Australia's Brett Rumford wins China Open; Jeev tied 14th

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:11:33 +0530

Brett Rumford becomes the first Australian in 41 years to win back-to-back European Tour titles.

Football referee punched by player in Utah dies

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:07:55 +0530

A 46-year-old soccer referee who was punched by a teenage player during a game and later slipped into coma has died.

Venus Williams pulls out of Madrid Open due to injury

Sun, 05 May 2013 03:52:29 +0530

Former world number one Venus Williams has been forced to withdraw from the Madrid Open due to a back problem, organisers said on Sunday.

Errani, Hantuchova reach second round of Madrid Open

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:58:15 +0530

Sara Errani advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open, beating Urszula Radwanska of Poland, 6-3, 6-1.

Wolves chairman apologises after back-to-back relegations

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:20:33 +0530

"As chairman of the club I take my responsibilities very seriously; we have failed our supporters, and the city, and for that I am truly sorry," Steve Morgan said.

Mickelson and Watney share Quail Hollow lead

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:20:33 +0530

Phil Mickelson and Nick Watney survived some late-round misadventures to emerge from Saturday's third round tied for the lead.

Manchester City's Sinclair in hospital with blood clot

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:12:55 +0530

Sinclair did not travel with the squad for their 0-0 draw against his former club Swansea City earlier in the day and the Premier League club confirmed he was in hospital and in a comfortable condition.

Evert hurt by Connors' revelations of 'private matter'

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:07:05 +0530

Tennis great Chris Evert has hit out at her former fiance Jimmy Connors for hinting that their relationship ended in the 1970s after she had an abortion against his wishes.

Question marks over Barca birthday boy Fabregas

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:02:57 +0530

The former Arsenal captain has struggled to live up to sky-high expectations since returning to his boyhood club in the summer of 2011.

Fiorentina lose 1-0 to Roma in Serie A

Sun, 05 May 2013 09:28:26 +0530

Fiorentina's Champions League hopes diminished it lost 1-0 at home to Roma in the Serie A on Saturday, in a match where it hit the woodwork twice.

Real Madrid delay Barcelona's title hopes

Sun, 05 May 2013 08:40:30 +0530

Cristiano Ronaldo headed in two goals to help Real Madrid beat Valladolid 4-3 in the Spanish league on Saturday, which was later overshadowed by coach Jose Mourinho criticizing the club.

Rumford leads by 1, teen shoots 72 at China Open

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:55:04 +0530

Brett Rumford of Australia shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to lead by one stroke after the third round of the China Open, while 16-year-old Dou Zecheng of China trailed by 10 strokes after a 72.

Arsenal beat QPR to move to third

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:51:06 +0530

An early strike from the Theo Walcott was enough to give the Gunners all three points at Loftus Road against already relegated QPR.

Manchester City, Swansea labor to 0-0 draw in EPL

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:18:13 +0530

The deposed champions are provisionally seven points clear of third-place Chelsea having played a game extra.

Haas to meet Kohlschreiber in BMW Open final

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:10:46 +0530

The third-seeded Haas defeated Ivan Dodig 6-4, 6-3, while Kohlschreiber edged compatriot Daniel Brands 6-7 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (5).

Gareth Bale rescues Spurs, Wigan boost survival hopes

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:39:28 +0530

Bale produced yet another moment of magic to keep Tottenham on course for a return to the Champions League.

Dempo hold East Bengal to a 2-2 draw

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:56:23 +0530

East Bengal's chance to stay in contention for the title race ended after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Dempo FC

Malaysia GP title is a dream come true: Sindhu

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:39:55 +0530

The 17-year-old Sindhu, ranked 13th in the world, lived up to her top billing in the tournament, beating fifth seed Juan Gu 21-17 17-21 21-19.

Pavlyuchenkova beats Suarez to win Portugal Open

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:15:32 +0530

The 21-year-old Russian saved six of seven break points and overcame five double faults to win her fifth career title and second of the year.

Hull back in Premier League after 3-year absence

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:04:07 +0530

Hull returned to the Premier League after a three-year absence by clinching a second-place finish in England's second tier ahead of Watford.

BAI congratulates Sindhu on winning Malaysia Open

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:41:46 +0530

The 17-year-old Sindhu, ranked 13th in the world, lived up to her top billing beating Singaporean Juan Gu in the women's singles final.

Chopra one shot off lead, Atwal misses cut at Athens

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:40:56 +0530

Meanwhile, Bhavik Patel, an American of Indian origin, carded a 69 after a first-round 68, and was tied seventh at five-under 137.

Messi back in training for Barca before Betis clash

Sat, 04 May 2013 05:52:38 +0530

Messi damaged a hamstring just over a month ago and missed Champions League tie against Bayern Munich which Barcelona lost.

AC Milan deny reports of Allegri deal with Roma

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:58:36 +0530

Milan-based daily Corriere della Sera said Allegri had accepted a three-year contract to move to the Italian capital.

Rafael Nadal will not get higher seeding, says French Open chief

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:40:32 +0530

Nadal trails world number four David Ferrer in the ATP rankings and has little chance of closing the points gap before the French Open begins on May 26.

Rough third round for Jeev and Bhullar in China

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:39:29 +0530

Jeev was one-under through 12 holes before dropping bogeys on the 13th and 17th to finish at 73.

PV Sindhu wins Malaysia Open badminton

Sat, 04 May 2013 03:51:45 +0530

The World No.13 won 21-17, 17-21, 21-19 in one hour and 11 minutes at the Juara Indoor Stadium against Juan Gu.

Sardar Singh recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Sat, 04 May 2013 03:41:27 +0530

Sardar has been the captain of the men's team since Nov 2012 and under him, India reached the semi-finals of Champions Trophy at Melbourne last year after 30 years.

Kapur, Gangjee tied sixth; four shots behind leader in Jakarta

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:31:57 +0530

Three-under after 16, Kapur double bogeyed the 17th but got one back with a birdie on the 18th to end the third day at two-under 70.

Li Na praises coach ahead of Madrid Masters

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:10:30 +0530

Li Na arrives at the Madrid Tennis Masters with a positive frame of mind, and praised her coach for a successful start to the season.

Deco's 'B' sample confirms failed doping test

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:21:42 +0530

Former Chelsea and Portugal playmaker Deco is facing a 30-day automatic suspension after his "B" sample confirmed a positive test for a diuretic.

Top-seeded Tipsarevic knocked out of BMW Open

Sat, 04 May 2013 09:35:16 +0530

Daniel Brands beat top-seeded Janko Tipsarevic 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 at the BMW Open quarter-final.

Ferrer, Wawrinka, Seppi enter Portugal semi-finals

Sat, 04 May 2013 09:24:55 +0530

David Ferrer led the top three seeded players into the semi-finals by beating Victor Hanescu of Romania 6-4, 7-6 (2).

ATP chairman Brad Drewett dies at 54

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:20:46 +0530

Drewett was a top-40 singles and top-20 doubles player before he retired in 1990. He was hired in 2006 to lead operations in the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific regions. He led the ATP since January 2012.

Nadal criticizes ruling to destroy Puerto evidence

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:14:44 +0530

"My opinion is that the ruling wasn't positive for anyone," the tennis great said on Friday.

Messi misses training before Betis La Liga clash

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:06:45 +0530

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi missed training on Friday as he battles to regain fitness for the La Liga leaders' final few matches of the campaign.

Mickelson grabs Quail Hollow lead at halfway mark

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:01:42 +0530

The big lefthander made everything from inside 10 feet on the soft greens, making him 31-for-31 from those distances during the first 36 holes for a nine-under total of 135.

Jenson Button 'pragmatic' about McLaren upgrade

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:35:53 +0530

The 2009 Formula One world champion has finished no higher than fifth in four Grands Prix so far this season.

Platini unconvinced by German Champions League domination

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:16:04 +0530

Bayern and Borussia knocked out Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid in Champions League semi-finals respectively.

City likely to show Sinclair door as rebuild looms

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:59:51 +0530

Sinclair's signing from Swansea City in August epitomised the club's low-key approach to squad strengthening.

Malhotra's IOA panel likely to get the IOC nod

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:21:45 +0530

Three separate lists of sports officials have gone to the International Olympic Committee offering to present India's case before the apex body.

Jeev, Bhullar make cut in China Open

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:20:04 +0530

Jeev Milkha Singh comfortably made the cut while Gaganjeet Bhullar had to dig deep with three birdies in last four holes.

Sindhu enters final of Malaysia Grand Prix

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:58:27 +0530

Sindhu needed just 34 minutes to get the better of her third-seeded opponent, 21-17 21-11 in the semi-final clash.

Jose Mourinho hits out at critics amid exit speculation

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:42:04 +0530

Mourinho reiterated that he will decide his future at the end of the La Liga campaign in a month's time.

Arsenal's future is looking bright, says Wenger

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:34:19 +0530

Arsenal are in a fight with their arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea for the two remaining Champions League places for next season.

Juan Martin del Potro ruled out of Madrid Open with virus

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:21:08 +0530

World number seven Juan Martin del Potro has withdrawn from next week's Madrid Open because of a viral infection.

Jet-lagged Els stays in hunt in Indonesia, Thongchai leads

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:20:08 +0530

Ernie Els struggled with jet-lag but stayed within striking distance of Thai veteran Thongchai Jaidee who took a two-stroke lead at the halfway stage.

After loss, Barcelona can clinch Spanish title

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:47:32 +0530

Barcelona can secure their 22nd domestic title and their fourth in five years if they beat Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Barcelona, Real Madrid enter uncertain era

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:29:12 +0530

Now under the leadership of new coach Tito Vilanova, Barcelona will need to do something to maintain their lofty standards.

Juventus set to clinch Serie A title against Palermo

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:42:04 +0530

Juventus are poised to clinch the Serie A title in a match against struggling Palermo which brings together the two extremes of Italian soccer.

Chelsea face champions Man United at Old Trafford

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:24:18 +0530

Rafa Benitez will face old adversary Alex Ferguson at Manchester United with the team's Champions League prospects on the line.

Italy duo doubtful for Milan against Torino

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:22:57 +0530

AC Milan could be without Italy internationals Riccardo Montolivo and Giampaolo Pazzini when they host struggling Torino in Serie A.

Atwal struggles in first round in US; Chopra, Patel 7th

Fri, 03 May 2013 02:06:19 +0530

Atwal, tied 129th, is having problems with his form this season and has missed cut in two of the four starts with a best of 45th.

Inter Milan president Moratti fined for accusing referee

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:50:57 +0530

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has been fined 20,000 euros for accusing referees of purposefully harming his football team.

New pro Indian badminton league has high hopes

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:54:30 +0530

The launch of a new professional Indian Badminton League aims to capitalize on a massive player and fan base in the country.

Sepp Blatter drops hint he plans to stay on as FIFA president

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:19:01 +0530

Blatter had said he planned to step down from office at the end of his latest four-year term in 2015 but opened up a loophole in March by adding that was providing he could find someone to carry on his legacy.

Fixing cloud over Deportivo's win against Levante

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:28:49 +0530

The Spanish football league (LFP) will investigate Deportivo La Coruna's 4-0 La Liga victory at Levante on April 13, a Spanish radio station reported on Thursday.

Rory McIlroy among seven tied for Wells Fargo lead

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:05:10 +0530

The Northern Irishman was joined atop the leaderboard by Americans Watney, Moore, Garrigus, Summerhays, Ernst and Smith.

Stanislas Wawrinka reaches quarters of Portugal Open

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:59:43 +0530

Wawrinka of Switzerland rallied past Albert Ramos of Spain 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 to move into the Portugal Open quarter-finals.

Oscar Cardozo fires Benfica into Europa League final

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:49:29 +0530

Paraguay striker Cardozo's well-taken double fired Benfica into a Europa League final with Chelsea after they beat Fenerbahce 3-1.

Chelsea beat FC Basel 5-2 on aggregate to reach Europa League final

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:38:03 +0530

Goals from Torres, Moses and Luiz in a nine-minute spell early in the second half gave Chelsea a 3-1 second-leg win over the Swiss champions.

Janko Tipsarevic into quarter-finals at Munich

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:11:57 +0530

Top-seeded Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia defeated Grega Zemlja of Slovenia 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the BMW Open.

Champions League failure prompts La Liga calendar change

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:54:18 +0530

Leaders Barcelona were hammered 7-0 on aggregate by Bayern Munich in their semi-final while second-placed Real went down 4-3 against Borussia Dortmund.

No lunch or hugs with Bayern, says Dortmund boss

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:47:35 +0530

Watzke admitted he had been irritated by the recent behaviour of Germany's biggest club who last week signed Dortmund's Mario Goetze.

Susie Wolff pushing Williams for proper F1 test

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:41:55 +0530

Development driver Susie Wolff is pushing Williams to give her a proper test in July and keep alive her distant dream of one day racing alongside the men in Formula One.

Suarez got two FWA votes despite biting ban

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:22:03 +0530

Suarez had been a strong contender to become the first South American to win the award until he bit Branislav Ivanovic on the arm.

Mourinho return would be spectacular, says Villas-Boas

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:41:19 +0530

Villas-Boas worked under Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan before deciding to forge a name for himself by taking on the coaching job.

P.V Sindhu advances into semi-finals of Malaysia Open

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:59:06 +0530

Shuttler P.V. Sindhu reached the women's singles semi-finals of the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold at the Juara Indoor Stadium.

Chowrasia tied 11th in China, four behind leader

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:30:31 +0530

SSP Chowrasia turned in a flawless back-nine in windswept conditions to open with a two-under 70 that placed him tied 11th at the end of the first round at the Volvo China Open on the European Tour here on Thursday.

AITA nominates Somdev Devvarman for Khel Ratna award

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:03:50 +0530

AITA has recommended Somdev Devvarman's name for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for the year 2013.

Shiv Kapur, Sujjan Singh best Indians at tied 21st

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:41:39 +0530

The Indians were four shots behind the leaders, Australian Scott Hend and Hwang In-Choon of Korea.

Kashyap drops out of top-10, Sindhu moves up

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:31:16 +0530

After achieving a career-high of World No.6 last week, Parupalli Kashyap dropped out of the men's singles top-10 in the Badminton World Federation rankings released Thursday.

Manchester United remain on course for financial targets

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:26:28 +0530

The club claims to have more than 650 million followers worldwide and has signed a series of local and international sponsorship deals to cash in on its global fame.

Gareth Bale named England's Footballer of the Year

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:57:08 +0530

Bale topped the poll of journalists with a narrow victory over Manchester United's Robin van Persie, who won it last year when he was at Arsenal.

Armando not to stay with Dempo next season?

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:35:07 +0530

Colaco joined Dempo in 2000 when the club faced its worst crisis as the team got relegated to the second division of the I-League.

Vijay Amritraj recommended for Dhyan Chand Award

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:02:51 +0530

The All India Tennis Association recommended former player Vijay Amritraj for the Dhyan Chand Award and the country's top singles player Somdev Devvarman for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Bundesliga domination forces Spanish introspection

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:39:59 +0530

The quality of football played by both the German teams has caught the eye, with their players appearing fitter and stronger.

Usain Bolt out of Jamaica Invitational with hamstring niggle

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:27:01 +0530

The Jamaican said, " I am disappointed to miss the Kingston meet as I love running in front of my home crowd in Jamaica".

12-year-old Ye Wocheng of China struggles on European Tour debut

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:18:12 +0530

Ye's first round began solidly on the Binhai Lake Golf Club's back nine, holding even after five holes.

Sindhu, Gurusaidutt enter quarter-finals of Malaysia GP

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:04:53 +0530

While Sindhu prevailed over Ngan Yi Cheung 11-21 21-18 21-10, Gurusaidutt, seeded 11th, beat Riichi Takeshita 21-19 21-16.

Sheikh Salman wins AFC presidential election

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:44:15 +0530

Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will run Asian soccer for the next two years after the Bahraini won a three-way election for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday.

Anand finishes third in Russia after draw with Gelfand

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:54:59 +0530

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Boris Gelfand of Israel in the ninth and final round to finish third in the Alekhine Memorial chess tournament in Russia.

Kuznetsov gets USTA wild card for French Open

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:15:00 +0530

Alex Kuznetsov earned a wild card into the French Open's main draw from the US Tennis Association based on results on the USTA Pro Circuit.

Vijay Singh withdraws from Wells Fargo, day after exonerated

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:11:19 +0530

Singh withdrew from Quail Hollow because of a sore back one day after the PGA Tour said it would not punish the Fijian for his admission that he used deer antler spray.

Humbled Barcelona don't need major shake-up: Tito Vilanova

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:54:02 +0530

Barca suffered their worst ever European defeat over two legs in the last-four clash against the German champions.

Bayern spurred by final defeat to Chelsea last year, says coach Heynckes

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:41:12 +0530

After Bayern inflicted the biggest aggregate defeat on Barcelona in European competition, a jubilant Heynckes said the painful reverse on penalties to Chelsea had given him the motivation to try to go one better this term.

Now we have to win it, says Bayern's Arjen Robben

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:30:46 +0530

Robben said the 7-0 aggregate victory over Barcelona will count for nothing if they do not go on to win the competition at Wembley.

Bayern humiliate Barcelona to set up Champions League final with Dortmund

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:03:33 +0530

The German giants won 3-0 in the second leg to make it 7-0 on aggregate at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.

Chelsea deserves to be in Champions League, says Juan Mata

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:49:02 +0530

"We are in third position, we have four games to go, against the likes of United and Tottenham, and I think we can do", says Mata.

F1 cockpit warning problems resolved for Spain

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:32:35 +0530

Formula One drivers have been promised a properly functioning electronic cockpit warning system for next week's Spanish Grand Prix.

World bodies back Augusta ruling not to disqualify Woods

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:23:21 +0530

Golf's governing bodies ruled that Augusta National officials made the correct call not to disqualify world number one Tiger Woods for an improper ball drop at the Masters.

PTF to fight on after Davis Cup appeal rejected

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:08:54 +0530

The ITF said it has rejected Pak appeal against the decision of the referee to award the Davis Cup tie in Myanmar to New Zealand.

Unloved Rafa Benitez focused on Basel, not Mourinho

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:10:19 +0530

Chelsea manager Benitez, who has been suggested as a possible replacement for Mourinho at Real, refused to enter the debate at a pre-match news conference.

Former Delhi club footballer Mohammed Taqi dies

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:18:56 +0530

A legendary Mohammedan Sporting fan, Taqi had witnessed the 1940 Durand final in which his favorite club beat Royal Warwickshire Regiment 2-1.

Ferrer beats Roger-Vasselin in Portugal Open

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:59:16 +0530

David Ferrer outlasted France's Edouard Roger-Vasselin for a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win in the second round.

Anand draws with Gelfand, finishes third in Alekhine chess

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:43:46 +0530

Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Boris Gelfand of Israel in the ninth and final round to finish third.

Chowrasia, Jeev lead Indian challenge at China Open

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:18:41 +0530

Chowrasia, Bhullar and Jeev, a former champion here in 2006, are playing in the event as members of the European Tour.

Sindhu, Gurusaidutt advance in Malaysia badminton

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:09:21 +0530

Sindhu beat Jiayuan 21-13, 19-21, 21-13 in a match that lasted 47 minutes and will meet Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi in the quarter-finals.

Krishna Poonia to take part in Doha leg of Diamond League

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:32:32 +0530

Poonia is expected to compete in a star-studded field, which will also include reigning Olympic champion Sandra Perkovic of Croatia.

Marin Cilic loses to Ivan Dodig of Croatia at BMW Open

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:05:09 +0530

Ivan Dodig of Croatia ousted second-seeded countryman Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the BMW Open on Wednesday.

Deco fails doping test in Brazil; will appeal

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:51:32 +0530

Deco has tested positive for a banned diuretic in Brazil and says he will appeal the result, saying it likely stemmed from contaminated vitamins.

ITF reject Pakistan appeal over Davis Cup elimination

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:29:14 +0530

Designated hosts Pakistan were disqualified from last month's Davis Cup tie, played in Myanmar because of security concerns.

Mourinho exit would leave Real president in a hole

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:54:16 +0530

After elimination from Europe's elite club competition by Dortmund, Mourinho dropped his strongest hint yet that his time in the Spanish capital is drawing to a close.

Jose Mourinho and Falcao are Chelsea-bound: reports

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:51:46 +0530

According to reports Mourinho will be unveiled as Chelsea coach at the end of the season or early next month.

Radek Stepanek defeats Mikhail Youzhny at BMW Open

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:22:44 +0530

Stepanek of the Czech Republic beat seventh-seeded Youzhny of Russia 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 to advance to the second round.

Viswanathan Anand draws with Peter Svidler; joint second now

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:24:14 +0530

Anand was held to a draw by Svidler but rose up to the joint second spot after the eighth and penultimate round of Alekhine Memorial Chess tournament.

Vijay Singh cleared of doping after deer antler spray admission

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:05:49 +0530

Vijay Singh has been cleared of doping by the PGA Tour despite admitting that he used a spray containing elements of a banned substance.

Dropouts Chelsea and Benfica target Amsterdam redemption

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:18 +0530

Chelsea are well-placed after a 2-1 victory in Switzerland against FC Basel but Benfica trail their Turkish opponents Fenerbahce 1-0.

Jose Mourinho not sure his future is at Real Madrid

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:16:38 +0530

Mourinho dropped another hint he was considering his future by saying he might not be with the Spanish giants next season after they lost in the Champions League semi-finals.

Jose Mourinho slams referee after Real's Europe exit

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:02:50 +0530

Mourinho lashed out at English referee Howard Webb after they were denied a place in the Champions League final.

Dortmund ready to prove they belong with Europe's elite: Klopp

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:38 +0530

Borussia Dortmund relish their status as underdogs for the Champions League final and are determined to prove they belong among Europe's elite.

Injured Usain Bolt to skip Jamaica meeting

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:46:12 +0530

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has been ruled out of Jamaica International Invitational meeting because of a slight hamstring strain.

Don't write Nadal off the No.1 spot, says Gilbert

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:40:01 +0530

With the French Open looming large on the horizon, Nadal is back in the claycourt groove as he continues his comeback from a knee injury that sidelined him for seven months.

Dortmund beat Real 4-3 on aggregate to reach Champions League final

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:11:12 +0530

Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos scored for a 2-0 Real Madrid win in the second leg but their efforts were not enough at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night.

Busquets, Abidal sidelined for Bayern clash

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:24:29 +0530

Barcelona were dealt a big blow as their midfielder Sergio Busquets and defender Eric Abidal were ruled through injury for the Bayern clash.

Too soon to talk of power shift: Thomas Mueller

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:37:18 +0530

Last week's thumping Champions League wins for German teams at home to Spanish opponents prompted talk of a power shift in the European game.

Stepanek advances to BMW Open second round

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:51:45 +0530

Radek Stepanek beat seventh-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 to advance to the second round.

Benneteau loses at Portugal Open

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:41:20 +0530

Pablo Carreno-Busta of Spain upset fifth-seeded Julien Benneteau in the first round of the Portugal Open.

Kapur, Lahiri to lead Indian challenge at Indonesian Masters

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:03:52 +0530

In-form Shiv Kapur and Anirban Lahiri will spearhead a strong Indian challenge at the CIMB Indonesian Masters.

Mixed day for Indians at Malaysia Grand Prix badminton

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:35:50 +0530

RMV Gurusaidutt, K Srikanth and Sameer Verma won their respective first round matches while the others crashed out of the men's singles event.

Coach Derrick Pereira to leave Pune FC

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:07:02 +0530

Pune FC coach Derrick Pereira will be leaving the team at the end of this season, ending a four-year long association with the I-League club.

Havelange resigns as FIFA honorary president

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:20:16 +0530

Joao Havelange has resigned as honorary president of FIFA following an investigation into a bribery case.

Anand outclasses Fressinet in round seven of Alekhine Memorial

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:54:33 +0530

world champion Viswanathan Anand scored a facile victory against Laurent Fressinet of France to end up at a joint third spot after the seventh round of the Alekhine Memorial Chess Tournament on Tuesday.

Mario Balotelli feels referees are harsh on him

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:32:08 +0530

The AC Milan striker had been banned for verbally abusing an assistant referee in the 2-2 draw at Fiorentina in early April.

Manchester United plot sensational Ronaldo move

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:48:31 +0530

Ronaldo, 28, has two years remaining on his contract at Real Madrid.

Barcelona hope for a miracle against Bayern to reach Wembley

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:11:26 +0530

Barcelona have the daunting task of overturning their 4-0 loss at Bayern Munich in their second-leg semi-final on Wednesday.

Franz Beckenbauer clarifies Barca 'tricks' comment

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:56:59 +0530

Beckenbauer suggested that Barcelona would try "every trick in the book" to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit against Bayern in their Champions League semi-final second leg.

Draw with Deportivo hurts Betis' bid to qualify for Europe

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:13:38 +0530

Deportivo La Coruna held Real Betis to a 1-1 draw in the Spanish league on Monday, extending their unbeaten away run to six matches and denting Betis' bid to qualify for Europe.

Manchester City may slide in Champions League rankings: report

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:59:29 +0530

The 2012 EPL champions may be relegated to the third tier of the Champions League after their dismal campaign in 2013, 'The Telegraph' reported.

First-round byes for top 3 in Portugal, Paire advances

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:41:34 +0530

Sixth-seeded Benoit Paire of France beat Igor Sijsling of the Netherlands 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Monday in the opening round of the Portugal Open.

Benteke's hat-trick helps Aston Villa crush Sunderland 6-1

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:46:33 +0530

Aston Villa moved closer to avoiding relegation from the Premier League after Benteke scored a second-half hat trick in a 6-1 thrashing of Sunderland.

Arsene Wenger may leave Arsenal and move to PSG: report

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:35:17 +0530

'The Telegraph' reported that PSG may rope in Wenger, as the current PSG manager Carlo Ancelotti could leave the club to replace Mourinho at Real.

Riccardo Meggiorini facing probe over racism claim in derby

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:24:14 +0530

Torino striker Riccardo Meggiorini will face an investigation after allegations he racially abused Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

Dortmund will not get stage fright at Real, Klopp says

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:29:29 +0530

There is no danger Borussia Dortmund will suffer from stage fright in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Santiago Bernabeu, coach Juergen Klopp said on Monday.

NBA: Collins comes out as first gay player in US sports

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:27:54 +0530

Jason Collins, a veteran center in the National Basketball Association (NBA), announced on Monday that he was gay, becoming the first active player from any US professional sports league to publicly reveal his homosexuality.

FIFA targets highest reform standards: Blatter

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:10:46 +0530

Despite recent skepticism from his own anti-corruption advisers, Sepp Blatter said FIFA can be a model of good sports leadership.

Redknapp to stay as QPR manager despite relegation

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:02:57 +0530

QPR owner Tony Fernandes held talks with Redknapp on Monday and says "I don't think there was any point where he was thinking of not being with us and continuing this project he has embarked upon."

Davydenko knocked out in 1st round of BMW Open

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:25:18 +0530

Ivan Dodig of Croatia upset two-time champion Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the BMW Open on Monday.

Blackburn ordered to pay former manager Berg $3.5M

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:54:11 +0530

A British court has ordered Blackburn to pay 2.25 million pounds ($3.5 million) in compensation to former manager Henning Berg.

Prize money for top 10 only: Bernie Ecclestone

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:45:54 +0530

Bernie Ecclestone has made clear that Formula One will pay prize money to only the top 10 teams from the end of this season.

Zanetti hopes to play 'one more game' after injury

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:35:03 +0530

The Inter Milan captain ruptured his left Achilles tendon in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Palermo and is likely to be out for six months.

Nadal to play at Federer's hometown Swiss Indoors

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:07:02 +0530

Rafael Nadal is scheduled to play at Roger Federer's hometown tournament for the first time in nine years.

East Bengal face Sai Gon Xuan Thanh in AFC league encounter

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:49:36 +0530

Unbeaten East Bengal will look to top group H before the knockouts as they face Vietnam oufit Sai Gon Xuan Thanh in their last league match of the AFC Cup on Tuesday.

Jwala Gutta likely to have a new mixed doubles partner

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:10:04 +0530

Ace India shuttler Jwala Gutta said that she is likely to have a new mixed doubles partner in Manu Atri from the next tournament.

I will be blamed if Real are eliminated: Mourinho

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:08:42 +0530

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho expects to take the blame instead of his players if they fail to overturn a 4-1 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday.

Real Madrid need goals against Dortmund in the 2nd leg

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:41:33 +0530

The nine-time European Cup winners are out to overturn last week's 4-1 loss to Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

Formula One team Williams takes a loss in 2012

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:32:20 +0530

Formula One Team Williams made a pre-tax loss of 5 million pounds ($7.76 million) last year due to several long-term investments, including one that makes hybrid systems for public transport.

Striker Ronaldo available for Dortmund clash

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:26:24 +0530

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Borussia Dortmund, after missing their La Liga win over Atletico Madrid through injury

Wenger convinced Arsenal will secure top-four finish

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:38:21 +0530

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that if his team win their last three Premier League games they will qualify for the Champions League

Dark clouds threaten to rain on PSG victory parade

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:18:56 +0530

Paris St Germain continued their march towards a first French league title with a 1-0 win at Evian Thonon Gaillard on Sunday, yet the mood around the club is one of gloom not glory.

Anand registers an easy draw in second leg of Alekhine Memorial

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:22:41 +0530

World Champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start in the second leg of Alekhine Memorial Chess Tournament by holding Vladimir Kramnik for an easy draw

Inter Milan to play final four games to death: Andrea Stramaccioni

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:19:04 +0530

Stramaccioni has vowed that his side will play the final four games of this Italian Serie A season to death following their 0-1 defeat at Palermo.

Top seed PV Sindhu eyes Malaysia Open title

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:12:18 +0530

Sindhu, ranked 15th in the world, is in top form, reaching her second Super Series semi-final last week at India Open.

Arjun Atwal way down as Will Wilcox wins South Georgia Classic

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:38:21 +0530

The Indian ace began his final round with three birdies in the first six holes but lapsed into errors later to sing off 65th.

Chowrasia back in top-20 of Asian Tour Order of Merit

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:48:38 +0530

Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia on Monday broke back into the top-20 of the Asian Tour Order of Merit, moving up to 18th after a strong showing at last week's Ballantine's Championship in Korea.

Javier Zanetti ruptures Achilles as Inter Milan curse continues

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:01:17 +0530

Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti ruptured his Achilles' tendon during the 1-0 loss at Palermo.

Fit-again Kubica tries out in Mercedes F1 simulator

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:21:27 +0530

Robert Kubica has tried out the Mercedes team's Formula One simulator in another sign of the Polish driver's burning desire to return to grand prix racing.

Tottenham's Gareth Bale named PFA Player of Year

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:02:52 +0530

Gareth Bale was voted player of the year and the young player of the year by his fellow professionals in English football.

Billy Horschel secures first PGA win at Zurich Classic

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:35 +0530

Billy Horschel sensed the time had come for him to win his first PGA Tour event. This could explain the composure he displayed in the face of two final-round weather delays and a 27-feet putt he had to make on the final hole to avert a play-off.

Real Sociedad beat Valencia to cement hold on 4th spot

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:51:18 +0530

Real Sociedad striker Imanol Agirretxe scored two goals and set up a third in a highly entertaining 4-2 comeback win over Valencia.

Juventus close in on 29th title with win over Torino

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:46:01 +0530

Juventus needed two late goals to beat Torino 2-0 in the Derby della Mole on Sunday as the defending champion inched closer to its 29th title.

Reading, QPR go out of Premier League after a goalless draw

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:40:18 +0530

Reading and QPR were demoted after they drew 0-0, leaving just one more spot to be determined in the drop zone.

Mohun Bagan blank Pailan Arrows, avoid relegation

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:03:33 +0530

Mohun Bagan avoided the relegation threat completely with a 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows

Oscar, Lampard score in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Swansea

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:01:15 +0530

With the win, Benitez's side moved into third place in the Premier League, one point ahead of Arsenal and three clear of rivals Tottenham

Arsenal held to 1-1 draw by Manchester United

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:27:41 +0530

The draw meant Arsenal's chances of making the Champions League looked beat after Chelsea won at Swansea 2-0.

Sania-Bethanie lose in the finals at Stuttgart

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:15:48 +0530

Playing their third final of the season, the unseeded Indo-American pair lost 4-6 5-7 to Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel.

Champion Chong Wei thanks Indian fans for support

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:37:14 +0530

India Open Super Series winner, Lee Chong Wei said it was a tough match against Kenichi Tago of Japan in the men's singles final but he was happy to have received the support of his Indian fans.

Rafael Nadal beats Nicolas Almagro to win 8th Barcelona Open

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:25:26 +0530

It was Nadal's 54th career title and fourth this year, having made six straight finals after returning from a knee injury.

Maria Sharapova beats Li Na to retain Porsche GP title

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:25:22 +0530

Sharapova was using the Stuttgart tournament for her clay-court debut this season, as she did last season when she went on to capture the French Open.

Lee Chong Wei bags men's singles title at India Open

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:16:18 +0530

Wei faced a stiff challenge but in the end stamped his class to prevail over Kenichi Tago of Japan.

Teenager Intanon beats Schenk to win women's singles title at India Open

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:52:27 +0530

Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand beat Juliane Schenk of Germany 22-20 21-14 in 45 minutes.

Sania-Bethanie reach summit clash of Stuttgart WTA

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:58:32 +0530

The unseeded Indo-American pair carved out a 6-4 7-5 win over local favourite of Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkovic in the semifinals.