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Salgaocar down Sporting 2-1 in I-League

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:59:08 +0530

A nine-man Salgaocar showed great character to avenge their first leg loss as they defeated Sporting Clube de Goa 2-1.

Lescott scores as Man City beat Aston Villa

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:47:12 +0530

Joleon Lescott preserved Manchester City's two-point lead in the Premier League.

Inter lose 1-0 at home to Novara

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:38:46 +0530

On-loan Genoa striker Andrea Caracciolo scored the only goal of the game in the 56th minute to inflict more misery on Inter.

Sania-Rodionova clinch Pattaya Open title

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:25:53 +0530

Sania Mirza and her Australian partner Anastasia Rodionova beat Hao-ching Chan and Yung-jan Chan of Chinese Taipei to win the women's doubles event.

Jeev ends 37th at Dubai Desert Classic

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:14:44 +0530

Jeev Milkha Singh signed off the Dubai Desert Classic with a tame 73 and dropped to tied 37th.

Chirag rally from behind to beat AI

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:01:35 +0530

Chirag United came from a goal behind, to put it across Air India 3-1 in the 20th round I-League clash on Sunday.

'Lost respect' for Suarez, says Ferdinand

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:44:10 +0530

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he has "lost respect" for Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan refused to shake hands with Patrice Evra prior to Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Dalglish defends Suarez after handshake snub

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:31:07 +0530

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish claimed he was unaware that Luis Suarez had refused to shake Manchester United defender Patrice Evra's hand before their defeat at Old Trafford, and insisted the Uruguayan was not to blame for a tense match on Saturday.

Guardiola defiant even as title hopes recede

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:14:04 +0530

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola refused to concede the title after Saturday night's 3-2 defeat at Osasuna, but admitted that his side's hopes of catching Real Madrid at the top of La Liga have become "more complicated."

Nadal undergoes surprise drug test

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:04:43 +0530

Rafael Nadal says he underwent a surprise doping test toward the end of a week in which the Spaniard was at the center of jokes made by a French TV programme about his country's alleged ties to doping.

India's dragflickers grateful to Jugraj

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:53:04 +0530

Jugraj is part of the national hockey team as a key figure in the support staff, fine-tuning the skills of the present lot of drag-flickers.

Mascherano sent off after Barcelona defeat

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:40:47 +0530

Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano was sent off in the tunnel following a heated confrontation with the referee after his side's 3-2 loss to Osasuna on Saturday.

Tevez return at City still possible: Mancini

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:25:55 +0530

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has spoken of a potential reconciliation with Carlos Tevez, despite previously saying that the Argentine would never feature under him again.

FA chief praises England favourite Redknapp

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:11:32 +0530

The head of the English Football Association has hailed Harry Redknapp's "amazing" work at Tottenham while saying the vacant national team job is best suited to an older coach.

Chilean Fernando Gonzalez to retire next month

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:51:20 +0530

Fernando Gonzalez of Chile is set to retire after the Masters tournament next month in Florida.

Injured Kvitova pulls out of Qatar Open

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:47:07 +0530

Wimbledon Open champion Petra Kvitova has pulled out of the Qatar Ladies Open because of an unspecified injury.

Wozniacki to keep father as coach for now

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:43:29 +0530

Caroline Wozniacki is keeping her dad as coach. The former top-ranked player fired coach Ricardo Sanchez last week after just two months on the job.

Capello rejects Inter link, plans to relax

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:32:50 +0530

Fabio Capello plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a "misunderstanding" for his exit from the England job.

Davis Cup: US win after Federer doubles loss

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:50:06 +0530

Roger Federer suffered defeat for the second day in succession as United States completed a surprisingly comfortable victory over Switzerland in the Davis Cup World Group first round in Fribourg on Saturday.

Tiger in hunt for Pebble Beach title, Atwal out

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:42:02 +0530

Tiger Woods ran off five birdies in a six-hole span to charge up the leaderboard at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Saturday.

BCCI hopeful ahead of Sahara meeting

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:40:49 +0530

BCCI president N Srinivasan hopes their differences with Sahara will be sorted out in Sunday's meeting. Earlier this week, Sahara ended its sponsorship deal with the cricket board.

Milan move up to Serie A top after Udinese win

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:02:11 +0530

AC Milan new signing Maxi Lopez scored his first goal for the Serie A champion to help them come from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 and take over top spot in the Italian league on Saturday.

Barcelona suffer another away loss at Osasuna

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:43:30 +0530

Sub-zero temperatures and poor defending cost Barcelona as the defending Spanish champions' league hopes took a big hit by losing 3-2 at Osasuna on Saturday.

Classy Tottenham thrash Newcastle 5-0

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:20:30 +0530

A breathtaking opening half-hour marked by four assists from the invigorated Emmanuel Adebayor propelled Harry Redknapp's Tottenham to a 5-0 victory over Newcastle.

Bartoli, Kerber make Open GDF Suez final

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:56:50 +0530

Marion Bartoli of France and Angelique Kerber of Germany won semifinal matches on Saturday and will play for the title at the Open GDF Suez.

PLS auction postponed, future in doubt

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:42:13 +0530

The auction for the Indian players for the IFA-backed Premier League Soccer, scheduled to be held on Sunday, was postponed on Saturday.

Mohun Bagan scrape past Mumbai FC

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:40:21 +0530

Mohun Bagan rallied from a goal deficit with two late strikes by Odafa Okolie to clinch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mumbai FC and climb to the second spot of the I-League table at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday.

Lajong stun East Bengal with 2-1 comeback win

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:31:15 +0530

Shillong Lajong came from behind to earn full points as they registered an upset win over East Bengal 2-1 in the 20th round of I-League football at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sport Complex on Saturday.

Atwal drops further back in Pebble Beach

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:27:40 +0530

Arjun Atwal's woes continued as he shot a second round 77 to slip to almost the bottom of the leaderboard, but it was not highly likely that he would make the cut after three rounds at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Mumbai enter WSB quarters after LA walkover

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:24:41 +0530

Mumbai Fighters gained a quarter-final berth in the World Series Boxing (WSB) after getting a walkover from Los Angeles Matadors in their last Group A league fight.

Henry grabs winner as Arsenal beat Sunderland

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:53:20 +0530

Substitute Thierry Henry grabbed an injury-time winner as Arsenal snatched a 2-1 victory at Sunderland on Saturday to move above Chelsea into fourth place in the Premier League on Saturday.

Pressure rises as dismal Chelsea lose at Everton

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:40:44 +0530

Steven Pienaar scored in his first game back at Goodison Park as Everton beat Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

'Suarez should never play for Liverpool again'

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:02:28 +0530

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said Luis Suarez should never play for Liverpool again after refusing to shake the hand of Patrice Evra before Saturday's Premier League match between the fierce rivals.

AIFF may withdraw permission for PLS

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:47:41 +0530

The much-anticipated IPL-style Premier League Soccer (PLS) may reach a dead end, with the AIFF set to withdraw permission for conducting the tournament after its all-powerful Emergency Committee meeting on Monday.

Rooney brace sinks Liverpool as United go top

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:07:00 +0530

Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday in an ill-tempered match to provisionally move top of the Premier League.

Jeev continues to slip in Dubai Desert Classic

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:29:00 +0530

Jeev Milkha Singh shot a two-under 70 but still found himself falling three places at the end of third round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic here on Saturday.

Gangjee tied 16th after Philippine Round 3

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:17:20 +0530

Despite a round of 74, Rahil Gangjee managed to move up one place to be placed tied 16th at the end of the third round of the ICTSI Philippine Open here on Saturday.

Watch: Suarez refuses to shake hands with Evra

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:05:39 +0530

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez refused to shake Patrice Evra's hand ahead of his side's clash with Manchester United on Saturday.

England exit was misunderstanding: Capello

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:19:28 +0530

Fabio Capello has hit back at claims suggesting his resignation was 'an escape', insisting his England exit was a 'misunderstanding'.

Robin van Persie denies Madrid link

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:44:02 +0530

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has vehemently denied showing an interest in joining Real Madrid.

Redknapp expects to finish season with Spurs

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:35:28 +0530

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp aims to finish the season with the Premier League club despite the clamour for him to be appointed as England coach, he told reporters.

Hulkenberg gets a hang of new Force India car

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:12:11 +0530

Promoted to the racing seat, Nico Hulkenberg got behind the wheels of Force India's new car, the VJM05, and collected information on Pirelli tyres here on the fourth day of the pre-season testing.

Wi opens up 3-shot lead at Pebble

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:10:37 +0530

On a day when sunshine gave way to a light rain, two things stayed the same on Friday at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Charlie Wi was still atop the leaderboard, and Tiger Woods didn't hole enough putts to make up ground.

Kerber stuns Sharapova to reach Paris semis

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:08:55 +0530

Kerber, a US Open semifinalist, will next play Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium, who defeated Mona Barthel of Germany 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3.

Isner stuns Federer, holders Spain in control

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:45:12 +0530

John Isner shocked Roger Federer in four sets to secure a 2-0 lead for the United States away to Switzerland in Davis Cup.

Alonso ends first F1 test with fastest lap

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:16 +0530

Ferrari finished Formula One's first preseason test on a high note as Fernando Alonso was fastest in Friday's session.

PLS will be held as per schedule: Organisers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:52:34 +0530

Organisers of the upcoming Premier League Soccer on Friday claimed that the tournament would go as per schedule amid reports that there was a fresh hurdle with AIFF suggesting to the FIFA that it stops the participating clubs from recruiting foreign players.

India face litmus test in hockey Olympic qualifiers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:34:14 +0530

Chief coach Michael Nobbs feels that Indian hockey team needs to be as ruthless as World champions Australia if they have to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

Nadal hits out at disrespectful French broadcaster

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:24:59 +0530

Rafa Nadal has hit out at what he called a "general campaign" in France to discredit Spanish athletes by implying their success is due to the use of illegal drugs.

10-man Lazio fight back to beat Cesena 3-2

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:38:35 +0530

Lazio pulled off a stunning second-half comeback against lowly Cesena in Serie A, recovering from two goals down to win 3-2 despite playing for nearly an hour with 10 men on Thursday.

Won't be easy to leave Tottenham, admits Redknapp

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:36:13 +0530

While "flattered" to be linked with the vacant England coaching job, Harry Redknapp said on Friday his focus remains on Tottenham's pursuit of Champions League qualification - until an approach is made.

Jeev slips to tied 26th in Dubai, Chowrasia out

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:31:10 +0530

Jeev Milkha Singh found the going tough as he dropped five bogeys, two in his last thee holes, to end up with a card of 73 and slip from overnight 11th to tied 26th at the midway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday.

Coton brings Hamilton closer to 'happy bubble'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:28:08 +0530

Lewis Hamilton identified Mika Hakkinen's former manager Didier Coton on Thursday as a key man in possibly creating a 'happy bubble' around him at race weekends this season.

Gagan Ajit to make comeback in WSH

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:26:28 +0530

Retired India player Gagan Ajit Singh on Friday joined the ranks of Dhanraj Pillay and Viren Rasquinha to make a comeback to competitive hockey after being picked in the second players' draft for the USD 2 million World Series Hockey (WSH) commencing on February 29.

Gangjee tied 17th after Philippine Round 2

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:09:41 +0530

It was tough day out there for the Indians as only four of the eight who started survived the midway cut at the ICTSI Philippine Open on Friday.

Sania exits Pattaya singles, makes doubles semis

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:02:20 +0530

Sania Mirza's singles campaign at the Pattaya Open ended on Friday with a 5-7, 3-6 quarter-final defeat against Chinese Taipei qualifier Su-Wei Hsieh, but the Indian has kept herself in the title contention for the doubles by making the semi-finals.

Giggs signs one-year extension at Man Utd

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:32:19 +0530

Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension which will take him into his 22nd season at Manchester United. The 38-year-old midfielder has made 22 appearances so far this season, taking him to 898 games in total for United.

Thierry Henry loan deal not to be extended

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:09:15 +0530

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry will not extend his loan at the club and will be heading back to parent side New York Red Bulls next week, according to boss Hans Backe.

Nobbs backs Indian hockey for Olympics return

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:08:44 +0530

The memories of India losing to Great Britain in the qualification tournament for the 2008 Olympics still haunts Indian hockey fans.

Redknapp right man for England job: Shearer

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:57:25 +0530

Former England striker Alan Shearer wants Harry Redknapp as the new England manager.

France 'dark horse' of Olympic qualifiers: Nobbs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:55:28 +0530

Michael Nobbs, the national men's hockey team, feels France could pose some problems to India's hopes of making a comeback into the Olympics as the team gets ready to run a final check on its preparation for the qualifiers, which begin here from February 18.

Barcelona resume Madrid chase in La Liga

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:46:06 +0530

Having made the final of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona are on the road at Osasuna in the Spanish league on Saturday looking to pressure Real Madrid, who hold a seven-point advantage.

AC Milan, Inter eye return to winning ways

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:01:35 +0530

AC Milan travel to Udinese on Saturday looking to get their season back on track, while Serie A leaders Juventus visit Bologna a day later - if the weather permits.

Man United set for intense clash with Liverpool

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:57:53 +0530

Two weeks after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions get the chance for some payback when they host their traditional rivals on Saturday in the English championship.

Bianchi mistake costs Force India in Jerez

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:27:08 +0530

Reserve driver Jules Bianchi's "mistake" left VJM05-02 damaged and cost Sahara Force India a major part of track time to evaluate systems on the third day of their pre-season testing in Jerez on Thursday.

Bartoli, Vinci reach Paris Open quarters

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:17:12 +0530

Second-seeded Marion Bartoli powered past Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 to reach the Open GDF Suez quarter-finals on Thursday.

Mercedes top Jerez test, Lotus fastest 2012 car

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:14:37 +0530

Mercedes' 2011 car topped Formula One pre-season testing for a second straight day, while Lotus were the quickest of this season's new batch of competitors on Thursday.

Vettel ticking all the boxes for Red Bull

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:23:19 +0530

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel drove his new Red Bull for the first time on Thursday with the team saying they were on course to tick all the right boxes in pre-season testing in Jerez.

Three share Pebble Beach lead, Atwal faces exit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:12:28 +0530

Dustin Johnson took revenge on the hole that cost him so badly two years earlier by firing an eagle at the third on Thursday, setting up a round of 9-under 63 that gave a share of the lead in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Are Pakistan really better than India in cricket?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:43:37 +0530

In his video blog Directly Rajdeep Sardesai, the CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief says the jury is still out on who's better.

Jeev tied 11th after Dubai Rd 1, 4 off the pace

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:49:01 +0530

India's Jeev Milkha Singh shot a 5-under 67 to tie for 11th after the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday. SSP Chowrasia earned three strokes fewer to share the 35th spot.

Man Utd target Sneijder doubts his Inter future

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:15:28 +0530

Inter playmaker Wesley Sneijder admits he is uncertain over his future at Inter, insisting he has never been 'blind' to speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Pearce in charge of England for Dutch friendly

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:54:46 +0530

The FA have confirmed that Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England national team for their friendly against the Netherlands in February.

Man Utd's Cleverley to return for Liverpool tie

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:34:15 +0530

Tom Cleverley is in line to be recalled to the Manchester United team for Saturday's Premier League showdown against Liverpool, if he emerges unscathed from his comeback for the reserves on Thursday afternoon.

Redknapp insists his focus is on Tottenham

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:09:23 +0530

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has insisted that he has not thought about the England job and remains focused on the future at White Hart Lane.

Spurs braced for Redknapp's approach from FA

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:40:58 +0530

Tottenham are planning urgent talks with Harry Redknapp to establish his intentions about the England manager's job, Goal.com has learned tonight.

Sanchez Vicario blames parents for $60m loss

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:55:46 +0530

Tennis great Arantxa Sanchez Vicario has blamed her parents for losing an estimated €45 million ($60 million) in career earnings through mismanagement.

Sania reaches Pattaya QFs in singles and doubles

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:44:39 +0530

Sania Mirza dug deep into her reserves to overcome a fighting Anne Keothavong 6-4, 7-5 to progress to the singles quarter-finals of the USD 220,000 Pattaya Open on Thursday.

Chelsea reveal hiring Villas-Boas cost $45m

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:46:15 +0530

Chelsea spent 28 million Pounds on firing manager Carlo Ancelotti and hiring Andre Villas-Boas, an outlay that does not appear to be paying off with the team performing worse in the English Premier League this season.

Real Madrid, Barcelona top soccer's rich list

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:39:11 +0530

Real Madrid and Barcelona are soccer's biggest moneymakers for the third straight year and look set to top their rivals for the foreseeable future.

Sevilla sign new coach Michel until end of season

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:29:28 +0530

Sevilla hired coach Jose Miguel "Michel" Gonzalez on Tuesday to take over from the fired Marcelino Garcia Toral.

Striker Adriano locked up in hotel to lose weight

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:16:23 +0530

Corinthians are keeping former Brazil star Adriano at the team's hotel and are ordering him to go on a strict diet to try to get the striker back in shape.

Spain federation to sue French TV for Nadal joke

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:45:38 +0530

The Spanish tennis federation said it plans to sue a French TV channel for using its logo in a video that poked fun at Rafael Nadal.

Bianchi gets first run of Force India's new car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:14 +0530

Sahara Force India's reserve driver Jules Bianchi got behind the wheels of the teams' new car, the VJM05, and for French youngster said it was a good learning curve ahead of the season.

Schumacher plays down title chances

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:26:16 +0530

Michael Schumacher was hoping the late arrival of his new Mercedes would pay off after doing nearly two race distances in last year's car on the second afternoon of Formula One testing on Wednesday.

Schumacher fastest on second day of Jerez testing

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:03 +0530

Michael Schumacher set the fastest pace on the second day of Formula One pre-season testing on Wednesday at the Jerez Circuit track.

Sutil appeals against sentence for Shanghai brawl

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:54 +0530

Former Force India Formula One driver Adrian Sutil has lodged an appeal against last week's 18-month suspended sentence for a nightclub brawl, his agent said on Wednesday.

Capello's pragmatism continues as he quits

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:03:20 +0530

Fabio Capello's decision to quit as England coach might just be another example of the pragmatism that has defined his managerial career.

Sharapova breezes into Paris Open quarter-finals

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:56:01 +0530

Maria Sharapova beat Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Open GDF Suez in Paris.

Who will make the Olympic cut in shooting?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:44:17 +0530

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Anjali Bhagwat, Mansher Singh and Heena Sidhu are in the fray for the Olympic qualification spot in shooting.

Djokovic hails Australian Open final

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:40:50 +0530

"It was the most exciting match I have ever played," the Serbian said of the match against Rafael Nadal.

Visiting Bradman's hometown

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:37:15 +0530

CNN-IBN's sports correspondent Meha Bhardwaj visits Bowral, a small town in the New South Wales, where Bradman started playing cricket.

Roma held 1-1 by Catania in postponed game

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:02:04 +0530

Catania held Roma to a 1-1 draw in Serie A on Wednesday after the remaining 25 minutes of a game that was called off last month was played.

Sunderland win FA Cup replay to enter fifth round

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:51 +0530

Sunderland will meet Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup after winning 2-1 at Middlesbrough in a replay from Stephane Sessegnon's extra-time winner.

Capello quits as England coach over Terry dispute

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:36:23 +0530

Fabio Capello quit suddenly as England coach on Wednesday in a dispute over captain John Terry, throwing the national team's preparations for the European Championships into turmoil.

Barcelona beat Valencia to enter Copa final

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:15:01 +0530

Cesc Fabregas scored one goal and set up another as Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao.

Bhupathi sends signal of not teaming up with Paes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:58:37 +0530

Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday lobbed the ball into the court of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) on his possible pairing with Leander Paes in the coming London Olympics.

Unhappy Berbatov wants regular football

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:23:41 +0530

Dimitar Berbatov has hinted that he could leave Manchester United in the summer in search of regular football, admitting that he is 'not happy' about his lack of playing time at Old Trafford.

Sahara India renews sponsorship deal with HI

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:17:16 +0530

After severing its ties with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sahara India on Wednesday renewed its sponsorship deal with Hockey India (HI) with a 170 per cent hike.

Man Utd start their football school in Mumbai

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:09:37 +0530

The first-ever India-based Manchester United Soccer School, which was set up last November, has started functioning inside Cooperge football ground here from January 30 and the boys got to train on Wednesday with two legends of the famous Premier League Club.

Redknapp found not guilty of tax evasion

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:39:41 +0530

Harry Redknapp has been cleared on all counts of tax evasion charges by a jury at Southwark Crown Court. The jury of eight men and four women returned a unanimous 'not guilty' judgement following five-and-a-half hours of deliberations.

Barcelona 'man up' for Cup semifinal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:22:46 +0530

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has called Wednesday's King's Cup semifinal second leg against Valencia "a game for men" while revealing little about the state of his injured players.

WADA wants two-year ban on Ashwini & Co

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:58:51 +0530

Not satisfied with the one-year ban handed out to top four Indian quartermilers, including Asian Games double gold medallist Ashwini Akkunji, in the doping scandal, the World Anti-Doping has appealed against the decision and pleaded for a two-year sanction on the atheletes.

Button gives new McLaren an early thumbs-up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:48:11 +0530

Jenson Button's body language after the first day of Formula One testing on Tuesday spoke happily of a new McLaren that was everything last year's car was not.

Force India's Resta happy with the car

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:32:48 +0530

Sahara Force India's winter testing programme got underway on Wednesday with Paul di Resta expressing satisfaction at the performance of the brand new VJM05 in warm and sunny weather conditions, here.

Injured Li Na out of Paris WTA Open

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:15 +0530

French Open champion Li Na of China was forced to quit her first-round match at the WTA Paris Indoor Open.

Bilbao rout Mirandes to make Copa del Rey final

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:58:59 +0530

Athletic Bilbao advanced to the final of the Copa del Rey with a 6-2 rout of Mirandes on Tuesday, bringing an emphatic end to the third-tier club's historic run.

Returning Raikkonen sets fastest lap in Jerez

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:50:41 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen rolled back the years with the fastest lap for Lotus on the first day of Formula One testing on Tuesday.

CNN-IBN exposed rigged IPL auctions in 2010

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:11 +0530

Former chairman Lalit Modi Tuesday admitted of IPL auction rigging. But CNN-IBN was the first to report it in 2010.

'Russian football players asked to fix matches'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:42:44 +0530

At least one in 10 football players in Russia, which would host the World Cup in 2018, has been approached at some point of time to fix a match, the FIFPro international players' association has said.

Jury sent home in Redknapp's trial

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:36:02 +0530

The jury trying Harry Redknapp on charges of tax evasion was sent home for the night after failing to come to a verdict following four hours of deliberations.

Chelsea keen on move for Krasic: agent

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:54 +0530

Chelsea are monitoring Milos Krasic's current situation at Juventus with a view to launching a move to sign the winger in the summer, according to the player's agent.

Mourinho will stay at Real Madrid: Callejon

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:33:11 +0530

Real Madrid attacker Jose Callejon is confident that coach Jose Mourinho will stay in the Spanish capital.

'Suarez should have seen red against Spurs'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:42:44 +0530

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool's Luis Suarez should have been sent off against Tottenham at Anfield on Monday night.

Goals will come for Torres: Mata

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:37:18 +0530

Juan Mata insists that Chelsea teammate Fernando Torres is playing well at the moment and that the forward will soon rediscover his goal-scoring touch.

We are focussing on every little detail: Nobbs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:24:01 +0530

With just 11 days left for the London Olympic qualifiers, Indian hockey coach Michael Nobbs is busy finetuning the minute aspects.

Henry set for Arsenal extension: report

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:55 +0530

Arsenal are looking to extend Thierry Henry's stay at the Emirates to enable the Frenchman to play in the north London derby against Tottenham at the end of the month, according to The Times.

Cricket Australia promotes tobacco, faces action

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:12:20 +0530

Cricket Australia is under fire for the boundary line advertising featuring Kamla Pasand during the matches between India and Australia as the product involves tobacco.

Sahara accuses BCCI of unfair treatment

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:58:47 +0530

Sahara chief Subrata Roy is, however, still hopeful of an amicable solution after snapping all ties with the BCCI.

Out of cricket, Sahara set to renew hockey deal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:22:23 +0530

Their association with cricket might have gone sour but Sahara Group is set to renew its long-term sponsorship deal with Indian hockey by signing a five-year agreement with Hockey India, the modalities of which have been worked out.

Contador banned, stripped of 2010 Tour title

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:40:06 +0530

Three days after US prosecutors dropped their investigation of doping claims against Lance Armstrong, fellow Tour de France champion Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 title and banned for two years when sports' highest court rejected the Spanish cyclist's story that contaminated meat caused him to fail a drug test.

Djokovic, Barcelona win at 2012 Laureus awards

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:23:02 +0530

The dominant forces in tennis and football were honoured on Monday, with Novak Djokovic winning the top individual prize and Barcelona capturing the team trophy at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards.

Djokovic, Barcelona win at 2012 Laureus awards

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:23:02 +0530

The dominant forces in tennis and football were honoured on Monday, with Novak Djokovic winning the top individual prize and Barcelona capturing the team trophy at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards.

Goalless draw hurts Liverpool, Tottenham

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:19:34 +0530

Luis Suarez's return from a racism ban failed to inspire Liverpool in a 0-0 draw against Tottenham on Monday, a result that hurt one team's Premier League title bid and damaged the hopes of a top-four finish for the other.

PLS: Argentine Sorin to be icon player for Haldia

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:58:17 +0530

The Rs 1.5 crore-prize money Premier League Soccer (PLS), that has already grossed over Rs 100 crore, is tentatively slated to begin March 24, with the final scheduled for May 6, the organisers said on Monday, while announcing Argentine 2006 World Cup skipper-Juan Pablo Sorin as the icon player of the Haldia franchisee.

Vettel predicts tight fight for F1 title

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:46:46 +0530

Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel dismissed the prospect of running away with a third straight driver's title, predicting on Monday a more competitive season because of rule changes that have cost Red Bull a precious advantage.

Slumping Sevilla fire coach Marcelino Toral

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:35:14 +0530

Sevilla have fired coach Marcelino Garcia Toral after the Spanish club's seventh straight league game without a win.

Capello's Terry backing may be breach of contract

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:28:33 +0530

Just like before the 2010 World Cup, a dispute revolving around John Terry is unsettling England's preparations for a major tournament. But this time, rather than acting as a unifier, Fabio Capello has been accused of exacerbating tensions ahead of the European Championships.

Ibrahimovic gets three-match ban for slap

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:25:18 +0530

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was banned for three Serie A matches on Monday for hitting an opponent, ruling him out of a key clash with Italian league leaders Juventus.

PLS to kick off on March 24, final on May 6

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:51:18 +0530

The much-anticipated Premier League Soccer (PLS) will kick off in West Bengal on March 24, with the final scheduled to be held on May 6, paving the way for a collision with the Indian Premier League.

Newsmaker of the day: N Srinivasan

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:27:58 +0530

BCCI president N Srinivasan is hopeful of resolving all issues with Sahara India through dialogue, after the latter backed out of sponsorship of Team India and the Pune Warriors on Saturday.

Mumbai FC stun title-hopefuls Churchill 2-1

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:05:22 +0530

A struggling Mumbai FC pulled off a major surprise as they upset the title aspirations of Churchill Brothers by surging to a 2-1 comeback victory over the Goans in their 19th-round I-League clash at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on Monday.

Chidi on target as Salgaocar beat Prayag 1-0

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:47:49 +0530

Edeh Chidi scored the all-important goal as Salgaocar Sports Club defeated Prayag United 1-0 in the 19th round of the I-League football championship at Nehru Stadium on Monday.

Wenger keen to extend Henry loan from MLS

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:38:18 +0530

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may try to extend Thierry Henry's loan from the New York Red Bulls.

Yuvraj diagnosed with 'mediastinal' cancer

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:32:43 +0530

The malignant tumor is in the space between Yuvraj Singh's lungs, which is known as the mediastinum.

De Rossi extends Roma contract for five years

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:42:39 +0530

Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi has extended his contract with Roma for five more years, putting an end to lengthy negotiations with the American-owned club.

Capello against Terry axing as England skipper

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:10:54 +0530

Four months before he is due to coach England at the European Championships, Fabio Capello publicly criticized his employers on Sunday for going against his wishes and removing John Terry as captain.

Japan advance to play-offs at Fed Cup

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:58:10 +0530

Ayumi Morita beat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1 on Sunday as Japan advanced to the Fed Cup World Group play-offs.

Serbia set up Fed Cup semis clash with Russia

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:15:10 +0530

Serbia relied on their second-string players to come from behind Sunday to beat Belgium 3-2 and reach the semifinals of the Fed Cup. They will now play Russia.

Czechs beat Germany 4-1 in Fed Cup

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:25:57 +0530

Petra Kvitova rallied to beat Germany's Sabine Lisicki and send defending champion Czech Republic into the semi-finals.

Athletes who beat cancer against all odds

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:51:13 +0530

Yuvraj Singh can seek inspiration from a host of athletes who have battled cancer to return to the sports arena.

Youzhny beats Lacko to win Zagreb Indoors

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:11 +0530

Mikhail Youzhny beat Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-3 Sunday to win the Zagreb Indoors in his 18th career final.

US beat Belarus to reach Fed Cup play-off

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:41:05 +0530

Venus Williams and Liezel Huber beat Yakimova and Darya Kustova 6-1, 6-2 as the US crushed Belarus 5-0.

Berdych claims Open Sud de France

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:24:59 +0530

omas Berdych won his seventh career title by defeating defending champion Gael Monfils 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Open Sud de France final on Sunday.

Lotus target fourth place with Raikkonen

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:11:31 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen has not raced in F1 since 2009, when he left Ferrari to make way for Fernando Alonso.

Argentina win women's Champions trophy

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:50:59 +0530

Silvina D'Elia scored the lone goal in the first half as Argentina defeated Britain 1-0.

Villarreal beat Sevilla in Spanish league

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:46:03 +0530

Villarreal won its first away match of the season by beating Sevilla 2-1 on Sunday from Javier Camunas' late goal.

Juve, Milan each draw; Ibrahimovic faces ban

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:33:26 +0530

Juventus and AC Milan each played to scoreless draws on Sunday as the top of Serie A remained unchanged, but Milan standout Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for hitting an opponent and could face a multi-game ban.

United stage amazing comeback to hold Chelsea

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:32:34 +0530

Two penalties from Wayne Rooney brought Manchester United back from the dead to draw 3-3 with Chelsea in a pulsating game at Stamford Bridge.

Newcastle edge past Aston Villa to go fifth

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:01:13 +0530

Newcastle leapfrogged Arsenal in the Premier League with their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa thanks to goals from their Senegalese strike duo Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse either side of a Robbie Keane equaliser.

Chowrasia impressive at Doha, Lawrie wins title

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:37:54 +0530

SSP Chowrasia fired four birdies on the back nine as he recovered from an early triple bogey to finish tied 47th after carding two-under 70 in the final round of the Qatar Masters here on Sunday.

'Boxing will get bigger after London Olympics'

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:01:09 +0530

Star Indian pugilist Vijender Singh expects boxing to get bigger in the country after the London Olympics as he feels men in the ring will deliver more than one medal in the quadrennial extravaganza this July.

I wanted to retire thrice in my career: Paes

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:11:28 +0530

The thought of retirement has occurred to me not once or twice, but thrice. The first time when I was 19.

Yuvraj Singh diagnosed with grade 1 cancer

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:46:34 +0530

Dr Sameer Kaul of Apollo hospital says that Yuvraj Singh needs to undergo three cycles of chemotherapy.

Barcelona beat Sociedad 2-1 in La Liga

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:57:39 +0530

Barcelona ran out 2-1 winners in their La Liga clash against Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on Saturday evening.

Real Madrid edge Getafe 1-0 to lead table

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:47:49 +0530

Real Madrid earned a narrow 1-0 win against local rivals Getafe courtesy of Sergio Ramos' solitary strike on Saturday evening.

Classy Manchester City ease past Fulham

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:18:37 +0530

Manchester City continued their hundred per cent Premier League record at the Etihad Stadium this season, recording a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham.

Swnasea come from behind to beat West Brom

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:17:19 +0530

Two goals in five second-half minutes gave Swansea City a 2-1 win at West Brom as the Welsh managed to secured their first three points in four matches.

IPL CEO calls auction a big success

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:18:00 +0530

IPL CEO Sundar Raman is happy with the way the auction for the fifth edition panned out in Bangalore on Saturday.

Ruthless Arsenal destroy Blackburn 7-1

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:32:35 +0530

Arsenal recorded their first Premier League win of the calendar year after they hammered Blackburn 7-1 at the Emirates this afternoon.

Mohun Bagan holds East Bengal to 1-1 draw

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:22:58 +0530

A sloppy East Bengal failed to get past Mohun Bagan who bounced back in style with a brilliant Odafa Okolie strike to settle for a 1-1 draw in their return leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday.

Completion of new Roland Garros delayed to 2017

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:23:56 +0530

Fans and players have regularly complained about the congestion at the French Open.

Rio Ferdinand rules out Eng captaincy

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:04:22 +0530

Rio Ferdinand has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant England captaincy. John Terry was removed as captain amid allegations of using racial abuse towards Ferdinand's brother Anton.

India's fielding was exceptional: Maninder

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:03:03 +0530

The former player and now CNN-IBN's cricket expert analyses India's T20 victory and Saturday's IPL auction.

Hard work of 20 years paid off: Paes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:55:09 +0530

Leander Paes, who recently completed a career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open doubles crown, talks about the high points of his career.

I am more confident this time around: Karthikeyan

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:18:42 +0530

The suspense surrounding the second driver at HRT has finally ended with the team confirming Narain Karthikeyan as the teammate of Pedro de la Rosa for 2012.

Terry ruled out of Man United clash

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:11:31 +0530

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has revealed club captain John Terry will not feature in Sunday's match against Manchester United.

Force India unveils VJM05 for 2012 season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:58:03 +0530

Aiming a fifth-place finish in the 2012 season, Sahara Force India on Friday unveiled its new car - VJM05, which the team says is more refined and fast.

Ferrari unveil new F1 car on internet

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:14:11 +0530

Ferrari unveiled its completely overhauled Formula One car in a low-key Internet presentation on Friday after the full launch was canceled due to a snowstorm.

Karthikeyan to race for HRT in F1 2012 season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:07:20 +0530

Ace Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan has claimed the last available slot for the 2012 Formula One season by signing a fresh contract with Hispania Racing Team and this time for the full calendar.

Terry stripped of England captaincy

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:10:36 +0530

John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy for the second time in his career by the FA. Terry met with FA Chairman David Bernstein on Friday morning and was informed that he will not be the national side's captain moving forward.

FIFA requests report into Egypt violence

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:35:57 +0530

FIFA has requested a full report from Egyptian authorities into the violence at a soccer match in Port Said that left 74 people dead, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

FA to strip Terry of Eng captaincy: report

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:32:27 +0530

John Terry will be stripped of the England captaincy for a second time amid the race row surrounding the Chelsea skipper and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, according to widespread reports.

Rajpal targets WSH to get match-fit

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:02:26 +0530

Former captain Rajpal Singh has taken his axing from the Indian team in his stride and is confident he will be recalled to the national squad after the London Olympic Qualifiers in Delhi later this month.

Indian football team to play Oman, Azerbaijan

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:57:50 +0530

The Indian football team will play two international friendlies in Oman and Azerbaijan later this month in the run-up to the AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu.

Crespo leaves Parma, unsure over India move

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:22:02 +0530

Hernan Crespo has announced his departure from Parma, with the striker being tipped to complete a move to India within the next two weeks.

'Tough' for Arsenal to finish in top four: Arteta

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:19:20 +0530

Mikel Arteta has admitted that it will be "tough" for Arsenal to break into the top four of the Premier League following their 0-0 draw with Bolton Wanderers.

Nelsen joins Spurs after release by Blackburn

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:07:07 +0530

New Zealand defender Ryan Nelsen has completed his free transfer to Premier League title contenders Tottenham following his release from Blackburn.

Players give up football after Egypt violence

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:47:22 +0530

Three Egypt internationals and Al-Ahly players have retired from all football after witnessing the deadly clashes between fans at their league game against Al-Masry on Wednesday.

Heavy snow affects Serie A weekend schedule

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:02:53 +0530

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani is delighted with the league's decision to bring forward Sunday's Serie A match with Napoli because of the adverse weather affecting northern Italy.

Recuperating Roddick eyeing San Jose tournament

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:59:52 +0530

Andy Roddick remains on track to return at the SAP Open in San Jose in two weeks, even though he says he hasn't hit a tennis ball since hurting his right hamstring in the second round of the Australian Open.

Madrid aim to extend lead, Barca play catch-up

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:37:12 +0530

Spanish leaders Real Madrid will look to avoid emulating Barcelona by slipping up at Getafe when the Spanish league resumes on Saturday.

Suarez back as Liverpool chase 4th place

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:26:17 +0530

Flying in the cup competitions and challenging for a top-four finish in the Premier League, Liverpool are a team brimming with confidence ahead of the long-awaited return of Luis Suarez for Monday's match against Tottenham at Anfield.

Pallikal moves up to 14th in world rankings

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:18:19 +0530

India's top squash player Dipika Pallikal has moved a place up to be 14th in the women's world rankings.

Chievo beat struggling Novara 2-1 in Serie A

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:48:35 +0530

Novara coach Emiliano Mondonico's return to Serie A proved disappointing as he witnessed his new team lose 2-1 to Chievo Verona on Thursday and look even more certain of relegation.

Tottenham's Redknapp denies he lied to court

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:35 +0530

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp angrily denied prosecution claims on Thursday that he had told a "pack of lies" to a court when giving evidence over tax evasion claims.

Exclusive: Amritraj on the epic Aus Open final

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0530

The former Indian tennis player and now a commentator says Novak Djokovic is capable of reaching great heights.

Future bright in double trap shooting

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:29:36 +0530

Ajay Mittal asserted himself in a star-studded field, as the juniors came to the fore to declare a bright future as he won gold in double trap shooting event.

Churchill scrape past Air India in I-League

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:58:53 +0530

Churchill Brothers secured full points from their match against Air India and placed themselves in a perfect position to threaten fellow Goan rivals Dempo in the race to the top in the I-League football championship.

Terry not quitting as England captain: report

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:55:03 +0530

Chelsea captain will not be stepping down as England captain despite facing a court case over racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand, according to the BBC.

Tevez slams strange situation at City

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:48:58 +0530

Carlos Tevez has expressed his frustration at his transfer situation and has claimed that Manchester City rejected offers from Inter, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain during the January transfer window.

'Paes, Bhupathi shouldn't be forced to team up'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:46:18 +0530

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi should not be forced to play together at the London Olympics if they are not comfortable with playing as a team, feels Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj.

Snow forces Ferrari to call off new car launch

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:32:15 +0530

Ferrari have cancelled the launch of their car for the upcoming Formula One season due to heavy snow around the company's headquarters in Maranello, Italy.

Juve will make more signings: Marotta

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:29:38 +0530

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has made it clear that the Bianconeri will continue to strengthen their squad in the future, as he has promised that more new signings will arrive in Turin in the summer.

Lack of Chelsea opportunities frustrates Cahill

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:46:57 +0530

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has become frustrated with a lack of opportunities at Stamford Bridge only half a month after arriving at the club, according to The Times.

Venus Williams excited to play again

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:15:06 +0530

Venua Williams plans to return this weekend in the Fed Cup matches against Belarus.

Rs. 3.57 cr spent on Indian boxers for Olympics

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:10:32 +0530

The sport ministry has spent an amount of Rs 3.57 crore on the training and foreign exposure of Indian boxers under 'Operation Excellence' for London Olympics 2012.

Wozniacki fires coach Sanchez after 2 months

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:02:06 +0530

Caroline Wozniacki lost to defending champion Kim Clijsters in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Djokovic to miss Davis Cup tie against Sweden

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:55:01 +0530

Serbia captain Bogdan Obradovic said he decided to let the top-ranked Djokovic have a rest.

Seventy-four fans die in Egypt football clash

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:49:27 +0530

At least 74 people have been killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt's top club, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police largely failed to intervene.

Milan remain second after 2-0 loss at Lazio

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:49:59 +0530

AC Milan wasted a chance to take the Serie A lead with an uninspired 2-0 loss at Lazio on Wednesday, while Diego Milito scored four goals in Inter Milan's 4-4 draw with Palermo under the snow at the San Siro.

Newcastle beat Blackburn to reach fifth

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:28:53 +0530

Newcastle breathed new life into their Champions League hopes by winning 2-0 at Blackburn to climb above Arsenal into fifth position.

Arsenal draw 0-0 at lowly Bolton

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:53:05 +0530

Arsenal at least ended a run of three straight defeats but is now five points off the top four with 15 matches remaining.

Barca draw 1-1 against Valencia in Copa SF

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:37:23 +0530

Lionel Messi missed a penalty after midfielder Thiago Alcantara had been fouled inside the area.

Chelsea cannot win the Premier League: Cech

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:31 +0530

Petr Cech has conceded that winning the Premier League title is out of the question for Chelsea after a 1-1 draw with Swansea City further set their hopes back.

Sutil calls Hamilton a 'coward'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:51:35 +0530

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil has called McLaren's Lewis Hamilton a "coward" after the Briton failed to testify as a witness in his court case where he was given a 18-month suspended sentence for his involvement in a nightclub brawl during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix last April.

India's winless streak in Australia continues

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:22:25 +0530

CNN-IBN cricket expert Maninder Singh analyses another disappointing display by the Indian team. This time in Twenty20.

I didn't drop Climax, I rested him: Medeira

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:02:20 +0530

National football coach Savio Medeira on Wednesday clarified that he has rested Climax Lawrence and not dropped, a decision that prompted the veteran midfielder to announce his retirement from international football.

Inaugural season of i1 Super Series called off

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:32:16 +0530

The inaugural season of the much-hyped motor racing event i1 Super Series, which has cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as a stakeholder and actor Shah Rukh Khan as one of the co-owners of a team, has been cancelled due to non-availability of drivers.

Terry trial adjourned until after Euro 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:19:57 +0530

Chelsea and England captain John Terry will not face trial over alleged racial abuse to QPR defender Anton Ferdinand until after Euro 2012 on July 9.

Arsenal's Wilshere ruled out for the season

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:46:56 +0530

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere looks set to miss the rest of the season after scans revealed he has had a further set-back in his return from injury, according to the Daily Mail.

Berdych, Stepanek to lead Czech in Davis Cup tie

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:53:55 +0530

Australian Open quarterfinalist Tomas Berdych and doubles winner Radek Stepanek will lead the Czech Republic against Italy in next week's first round of the Davis Cup in Ostrava.

Injured Murray to miss Davis Cup tie vs Slovakia

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:44:13 +0530

Andy Murray will miss Britain's Davis Cup match against Slovakia next month after sustaining "a few injuries" during his run to the Australian Open semifinals.

Deadline day: Top clubs avoid big signings

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:59:33 +0530

European football's January transfer window closed on Tuesday with clubs reining in the lavish spending of recent years in an apparent response to UEFA's strict new financial controls.

'Dressing room atmosphere is quite different'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:24:35 +0530

India captain MS Dhoni looks ahead to the upcoming Twenty20 games against Australia.

Midfielder Thiago Motta moves to PSG from Inter

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:15:58 +0530

Paris Saint-Germain continued their spending spree by signing Brazilian midfielder Thiago Motta from Inter Milan on Tuesday.

Barcelona release Alexander Hleb from contact

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:50:32 +0530

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Alexander Hleb to release the Belarus midfielder from his contract.

Indian hockey marred by selection controversy

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:39:25 +0530

Former captains, Rajpal Singh and Arjun Halappa have been dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers.

Barcelona feeling the pressure, admits Guardiola

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:38:17 +0530

Barcelona may finally be feeling the pressure that comes with being billed the world's best club, coach Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Axed Climax retires from international football

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:01:40 +0530

India captain Climax Lawrence, who led the team to the SAFF Cup title in December, retired from international football on Tuesday after being unceremoniously dropped by coach Savio Medeira from the 30-probables for the AFC Challenge Cup in March.

Man United lure young defender from rivals City

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:39:26 +0530

Manchester United have lured a defensive prospect from Manchester City, with Frederic Veseli switching between the fierce rivals on transfer deadline day on Tuesday.

Man City get David Pizarro on loan from Roma

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:16:35 +0530

Manchester City have added experience to their midfield for the Premier League title run-in by signing Chile international David Pizarro on loan from Roma for the rest of the season.

QPR sign strikers Djibril Cisse, Bobby Zamora

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:01:36 +0530

Queens Park Rangers signed French striker Djibril Cisse from Lazio and Bobby Zamora from Premier League rivals Fulham on January transfer window deadline day on Tuesday.

Tottenham sign Saha as Pavlyuchenko, Corluka exit

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:41:34 +0530

Tottenham signed striker Louis Saha from Premier League rivals Everton and reached a deal to offload Roman Pavlyuchenko to Lokomotiv Moscow in the final hours of the transfer window on Tuesday.

Bilbao beat third-tier Mirandes in Copa first leg

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:32:51 +0530

Athletic Bilbao beat Mirandes 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday, yet conceded a stoppage-time goal to give the third-tier club some hope ahead of the second leg next week.

Injury-hit Man United ease past Stoke 2-0

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:17:40 +0530

Manchester United overcame their long injury list to go level on points with crosstown rivals Manchester City atop the Premier League standings after Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov scored a penalty each for a routine 2-0 win over Stoke on Tuesday.

Ex-Utd player earns Everton 1-0 win over Man City

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:58:14 +0530

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes were hit after losing 1-0 at Everton from a goal by former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson on Tuesday.

Late own goal earns Chelsea 1-1 draw at Swansea

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:42:58 +0530

A last-gasp own goal by Neil Taylor gave Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Tuesday, as the Welsh club was narrowly denied another impressive home victory in the Premier League.

Tottenham edge closer to top after Wigan win

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:28:40 +0530

Gareth Bale scored twice and Luka Modric added another goal as Tottenham beat Wigan 3-1 on Tuesday to move within sight of the Premier League lead after Manchester City lost at Everton.

Juve match at Parma postponed due to snowfall

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:24:03 +0530

The Serie A match between hosts Parma and leaders Juventus was postponed less than an hour before kick-off because of snowfall.

Carroll scores as Liverpool beat Wolves 3-0

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:30 +0530

Having advanced in both domestic cup competitions in the past week, Liverpool got their Premier League campaign back on track with a 3-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

Hockey Controversy: Spurned players hit out

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:47:41 +0530

Former Indian hockey player Ashish Ballal feels that axing senior players Rajpal and Halappa is not the right move.

Mohun Bagan thrash Chirag United 3-1

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:03:37 +0530

Striker Odafa Okolie scored twice to help Mohun Bagan beat Chirag United 3-1 in the 18th round I League encounter played at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium here on Tuesday.

Inter midfielder Muntari joins AC Milan on loan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:26:41 +0530

AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Sulley Muntari on loan from city rivals Inter for the rest of the season.

Sunderland sign Bridge on loan from Man City

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:45:40 +0530

Sunderland have completed the signing of Wayne Bridge on loan for the remainder of the season from Manchester City.

Prayag United shock East Bengal with late win

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:45:13 +0530

Giant-killers Prayag United scored an injury-time goal to register a dramatic 1-0 win over East Bengal in their return leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday.

HI announces women squad for Olympic Qualifiers

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:16:53 +0530

Hockey India on Tuesday announced a 18-member women's squad for the London Olympic qualifiers, to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium from February 18.

Sutil convicted, gets suspended sentence

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:37:32 +0530

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm to a Formula One team owner in a night club confrontation in China and given an 18-month suspended sentence on Tuesday.

No issues with National Stadium turf, says Nobbs

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:36:14 +0530

India's men's hockey coach, Michael Nobbs, said on Tuesday that the turf at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium has no issues with it.

Best available team has been picked: Nobbs

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:13:16 +0530

Brushing aside the controversy surrounding the exclusion of former India captains Rajpal Singh and Arjun Halappa from the team picked to play the Olympic qualifiers, the coach of the Indian men's hockey team - Michael Nobbs - says the team has been selected from the best available resources.

Tevez appeals Man City six-week wage fine

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:05:43 +0530

Carlos Tevez has appealed to the Premier League over Manchester City's decision to fine him six weeks' wages for his continued absence from the club.

Teams optimistic ahead of F1 launch time

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:50:42 +0530

Expect a fresh wave of optimism, with teams and drivers gamely talking up their prospects before the bitter chill of reality changes the body language, when Formula One's launch season picks up speed this week.

Djokovic ready for assault on calendar grand slam

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:19:11 +0530

When the year began common logic suggested Novak Djokovic would struggle to emulate his extraordinary 2011 but after retaining his Australian Open title in astonishing fashion on Sunday the question is can anyone stop him setting the bar even higher.

Woods happy with progress despite Abu Dhabi loss

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:19:08 +0530

Tiger Woods' joint third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Championship showed the former world number one was getting closer to regaining his imperious form of old.

Chelsea sign Belgian midfielder De Bruyne

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:43:00 +0530

Belgian side Genk have confirmed that midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has joined Chelsea on a five-and-a-half-year contract, on the last day of the winter transfer window.

Brazilian Roberto Carlos to retire this year

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:12:50 +0530

Former Brazil leftback Roberto Carlos says he will retire from football by the end of the year.

Terry to miss Swansea match, Cahill set for debut

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:27:05 +0530

Chelsea captain John Terry will miss the club's Premier League clash with Swansea City on Tuesday because of a knee injury he picked up in the third-round FA Cup clash against Portsmouth.

Van Persie escapes action over elbow in FA Cup win

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:24:29 +0530

Robin van Persie has escaped a charge for the use of an elbow on Carlos Cuellar after the FA confirmed that referee Mike Jones saw the incident against Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth-round clash on Sunday and decided not to take any action.

Crespo costliest in Indian football auction

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:50:19 +0530

Former Argentina striker Hernan Crespo was the most expensive player in an auction on Monday for an inaugural Indian football league based on the successful Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Qureshi keen on peace match with Bopanna

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:55:04 +0530

They may no longer be partners on the international circuit but Pakistan's top tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi has not given up on the idea of teaming up with India's Rohan Bopanna for a 'peace match' to bolster Indo-Pak ties.

Sutil apologises in court for Lux attack

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:41 +0530

Adrian Sutil is charged with attacking Eric Lux, team chief executive of Renault F1 team owners Genii Capital.

Baichung, Ganguly back Premier League Soccer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:34:55 +0530

The Barasat franchise at the world players' auctions announced that Baichung Bhutia will be their brand ambassador.

Atletico beat Osasuna 1-0 for 3rd straight win

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:43:56 +0530

Diego Godin's goal and keeper Thibaut Courtois' saves guided Atletico Madrid to a 1-0 win at Osasuna on Monday and a third straight victory under new coach Diego Simeone.

Premier League Soccer is the next big thing

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:42:17 +0530

An IPL-style auction will be one of the major attractions of the football extravaganza in Kolkata.

Rajpal, Halappa slam Hockey India over omission

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:44:41 +0530

Rajpal Singh alleges he was not given a chance to prove his fitness while Arjun Halappa says he is dropped for supporting World Series Hockey.

Tendulkar should have retired after World Cup: Imran

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:34:31 +0530

Former captain of Pakistan, Imran Khan feels that Sachin Tendulkar should have retired after India won the 2011 World Cup.

Newsmaker of the day: Imran Khan

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:39:26 +0530

Former captain of Pakistan, Imran Khan said that the best time for Sachin Tendulkar to retire was after winning the 2011 World Cup.

Leander Paes needs Olympic gold

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:53:56 +0530

The experts have a strong conviction that the ageless Leander Paes will win an Olympic gold in London this year.

Can Djokovic surpass Federer and Nadal?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:31:12 +0530

The experts, Nandan Bal and Vishal Uppal feel the way Djokovic played in the Australian Open final, things look bright for him in the future.

Hockey: Rajpal, Halappa irked at being left out

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:02 +0530

Former India captains Rajpal Singh and Arjun Halappa have questioned Hockey India's (HI) decision to rule them out for the Olympic qualifiers, which are scheduled for February 18-26 here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Spain begin Davis Cup defence minus Nadal

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:41:43 +0530

Spain will begin their Davis Cup defence against Kazakhstan with a new-look team that is lacking Rafael Nadal.

Eleven more players sign up for WSH

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:22:53 +0530

Current Canada captain Ken Pereira is among 11 players to sign up for the $ 2 million World Series Hockey.

Chetri to lead India in Olympic hockey qualifiers

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:22:30 +0530

Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead India's men's hockey team in the Olympic qualifiers beginning here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from February 18 to 26.

India to bid for U-17 football World Cup in 2017

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:18:46 +0530

With an aim to raise the profile of the sport in the country, the All Indian Football Federation will bid for the Under 17 World Cup in 2017.

Euro 2012 trophy to come to India

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:48:06 +0530

Three cities out of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Goa, Kochi and Pune will get a chance to host the coveted trophy.

Sania reaches 7th spot in doubles ranking

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:23:34 +0530

Sania's semifinal finish in Australian Open's women's doubles has catapulted her to a career-best ranking.

Watch: Ball boy catches Federer at Aus Open

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:06:44 +0530

The Australian open ended with a memorable final, but this ball boy made as much news with a terrific catch.

TT champion incurs fine with bizarre celebration

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:37:50 +0530

A wild, top-of-the-table celebration is set to cost the new table tennis champion A. Amalraj a quarter of his winner's purse, the national federation has said in a statement.

Aston Villa call for action on Van Persie elbow

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:09:14 +0530

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has encouraged the FA to investigate an incident involving Arsenal striker Robin van Persie during their FA Cup fourth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium.

Carroll plans Liverpool stay amid exit rumours

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:01:44 +0530

Andy Carroll insists he has no desire to leave Liverpool despite persistent speculation surrounding his future at the club.

Amazing win yet to sink in for tired Djokovic

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:34:16 +0530

Novak Djokovic dispensed with the band and the raucous dressing room celebrations. After the longest final ever in a Grand Slam, it was only fitting that he put on a solo act and then pulled the curtains on another Australian Open.

'It was one of the finest tennis matches ever'

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:58:08 +0530

India's Davis Cup coach, Nandan Bal talks about the marathon tussle between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.

Midfielder Hazard set for England move in summer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:13:01 +0530

Eden Hazard is likely to leave French champions Lille this summer and sign with an English club.

Chelsea get Birmingham in FA Cup fifth-round draw

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:56:39 +0530

Crawley Town, the lowest-ranked side left in this season's FA Cup, were handed a meeting with Premier League club Stoke City in Sunday's fifth-round draw.

Snedeker secures third PGA Tour win

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:33:31 +0530

Brandt Snedeker beat Kyle Stanley in a playoff to win the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Djokovic stays No. 1 after Melbourne victory

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:26:12 +0530

The status quo has been maintained at the top of the men's rankings after Novak Djokovic's dramatic win over Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, unlike the situation on the women's tour.

No more mental problems against Djokovic: Nadal

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:07:30 +0530

A turning point of the longest men's final ever at a Grand Slam came when 10-time Major winner Rafael Nadal went for a bit too much on a backhand after more than 5 hours on court.

Nadal pushed me to the edge, admits Djokovic

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:38 +0530

Novak Djokovic said Rafa Nadal had pushed him to the brink of exhaustion as his weary legs held him upright just long enough to see off the Spaniard in the longest Grand Slam final on record.

AC Milan beat Cagliari , Inter lose to Lecce

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:07:39 +0530

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored one goal and set up another as AC Milan comfortably beat Cagliari 3-0.

Real Sociedad win, Valencia held

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:47:19 +0530

Real Sociedad routed Sporting Gijon 5-1 while Valencia were held to a 2-2 draw at Racing Santander.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa to advance in FA Cup

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:38:55 +0530

Arsenal scored three times in eight second-half minutes on Sunday to recover a 2-0 deficit and reach the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa, keeping their attempt to end a seven-year trophy drought on track.

Inter's winning streak broken at Lecce

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:57:40 +0530

Uruguayan midfielder Guillermo Giacomazzi scored in the 40th minute for Lecce and Inter had two goals called back for offside.

Kieffer beats Gangjee in Kensville play-off

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:31:25 +0530

Max Kieffer of Germany made his first-ever visit to India a memorable one by edging out Rahil Gangjee in the first play-off hole to win the Gujarat Kensville Challenge here on Saturday.

Djokovic beats Nadal in longest Aus Open final

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:27:40 +0530

Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 in 5 hours, 53 minutes.

Salgaocar hold Dempo 0-0 in I-League

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:25:14 +0530

Dempo Sports Club and Salgaocar SC entertained in a goalless derby of I-League football.

Rock beats McIlroy, Woods for Abu Dhabi title

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:17:13 +0530

Robert Rock held his nerve Sunday to beat U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship for the biggest win of the Englishman's career.

Mourinho to return to England: Reports

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:58:25 +0530

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly on his way back to England after being booed by the club's fans recently.

Cuenca agrees contract extension with Barcelona

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:22:26 +0530

Barcelona forward Isaac Cuenca has agreed to extend his contract with the club.

Barcelona 'lacking balance', admits Alves

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:16:56 +0530

Barcelona defender Dani Alves has put his side's stuttering form down to a lack of cohesion, following the 0-0 draw with La Liga rivals Villarreal on Saturday.

Liverpool offer for Carroll-Tevez swap rejected

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:55:49 +0530

Liverpool have offered Andy Carroll to Manchester City in a sensational straight swap deal for wantaway striker Carlos Tevez, but the Premier League leaders have rejected the offer, according to a report in the Guardian.

Ramires facing month-long spell on the sidelines

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:48:39 +0530

Chelsea midfielder Ramires is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a medial knee ligament injury after being forced off in his side's 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over QPR, manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed.

Stanley builds 5-shot lead at Torrey Pines

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:43:19 +0530

Kyle Stanley managed a 4-under 68, a spot alongside Tiger Woods in the record book at 18-under 198.

Paes-Vesnina lose Aus Open mixed doubles final

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:37:26 +0530

A second title eluded Leander Paes at this year's Australian Open as he and Elena Vesnina ended runners-up in the mixed doubles event after being outplayed by Horia Tecau and Bethanie Mattek-Sands in the summit clash in Melbourne on Sunday.

Police probe racist gesture by Liverpool fan

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:05:15 +0530

Police are investigating footage of a Liverpool fan making a racist gesture during the FA Cup match against Manchester United on Saturday.

Archer Deepika working hard for Olympics

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:38:02 +0530

Unhappy with her current form, the country's top archer Deepika Kumari said she is working hard to get her touch back to be India's medal prospect at the forthcoming London Olympic Games.

Matri brace helps Juventus beat Udinese

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:36:33 +0530

Juventus' charge towards the Serie A title gathered pace with a 2-1 win over third-placed Udinese in falling snow on Saturday.

Real Madrid rally to defeat Zaragoza 3-1

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:12:57 +0530

Real Madrid survived an early scare against Zaragoza to come back and earn a comfortable 3-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening, with Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil all getting on the scoresheet for the hosts.

Barca fall behind after 0-0 draw at Villarreal

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:56:51 +0530

Three days after Barcelona ended Real Madrid's Copa del Rey title defence, the Spanish champions' own hopes of a fourth successive league title suffered a setback in a 0-0 draw at Villarreal on Saturday.

Paes conquers final frontier with landmark win

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:04:30 +0530

Leander Paes completed a career slam of men's doubles titles by winning the 2012 Australian Open with Radek Stepanek.

Woods in joint-lead after Abu Dhabi Rd 3

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:47:08 +0530

Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 66 Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round at the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Liverpool edge United with late win in FA Cup

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:44:27 +0530

Dirk Kuyt struck a dramatic 88th-minute winner to give Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup on Saturday and a place in the last-16.

Chelsea beat QPR to advance in FA Cup

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:33:43 +0530

Chelsea reached the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Queens Park Rangers.

United Sports Club squander full points

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:18:13 +0530

United Sports Club squandered points as they settled for a 2-2 draw against 10-men Sporting Clube de Goa.

Former players hail 'incredible' Paes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:57:10 +0530

Former players heaped praise on Leander Paes who won his first Australian Open doubles title on Saturday with Czech Radek Stepanek. With his 13th Grand Slam, he became the first Indian to complete a career slam.

Gadkari goal helps AI sink Mumbai FC

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:46:15 +0530

Air India notched up a solitary first half goal victory over city rivals Mumbai FC in their 17th round I-League encounter at the Balewadi Sports Complex ground.

Gangjee leads Kensville Challenge after Rd 3

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:35:56 +0530

Rahil Gangjee went through a gamut of emotions with a bogey and double bogey and two birdies in the last four holes, but in the end came out with a one-shot lead at the end of the third round of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge 2012.

Pune FC hold Shillong Lajong in I-League

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:27:11 +0530

Pune FC came from behind to hold Shillong Lajong 1-1 at the latter's turf here in a keenly contested I-league match on Saturday.

Paes-Stepanek win Australian Open doubles title

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:12:02 +0530

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek won their first Grand Slam together and denied Bob and Mike Bryan their record 12th Grand Slam doubles title, beating the American twins 7-6 (1), 6-2 in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Azarenka new world No.1 after Aussie Open win

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:20:44 +0530

Victoria Azarenka's win over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday elevated her to No. 1 and also forced a shift in the top 10 rankings in women's tennis. Azarenka moved from No. 3 to No. 1, overhauling Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who will remain at No. 2 after her semifinal exit in Australia. The 22-year-old Belarusian is the 21st player to hold the No. 1 spot since computer rankings were introduced in 1975. The WTA said Saturday that the new rankings, which will take effect Monday, show Sharapova moving up one spot to third and Caroline Wozniacki, who held the No. 1 ranking for nearly 67 weeks before losing in the quarterfinals here to Kim Clijsters, dropping to fourth. U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur, who lost in the first round at Melbourne Park, moves to fifth from sixth despite the poor result at her home major, while Agnieszka Radwanska is a career-high No. 6. Marion Bartoli of France, formerly No. 9, moves up to seventh, also a career high, while Vera Zvonareva is No. 8, French Open champion Li Na is No. 9 and Andrea Petkovic, who withdrew from the Australian Open due to a stress fracture in her back, stays at No. 10. Li dropped four places from fifth after she lost in the fourth round to defending champion Clijsters. The Chinese star had a high number of ranking points to defend as a losing finalist to Clijsters here last year. Clijsters, who lost in the semifinals to Azarenka this year at Melbourne Park, is projected to drop to about 30th from No. 11. Serena Williams, who lost in the fourth round, will remain at No. 12. "I've been loving coming to Australia since I was a junior, and I've had an amazing month and this is a dream come true," Azarenka said She had a 55-17 win-loss record in 2011, winning three titles and finishing runner-up in two others. Victoria Azarenka's win over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday elevated her to No. 1 and also forced a shift in the top 10 rankings in women's tennis.

Lotus name F1 car after their factory

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:03:30 +0530

Lotus F1 team, formerly known as Renault, have decided to name this year's car after their factory in central England.

Time has come to groom youngsters: Pawar

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:33:21 +0530

Following India's whitewash by Australia, ICC president Sharad Pawar says the time has come to shift the focus on the development of youngsters.

Nadal unconvinced by Djokovic breathing issues

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:04:31 +0530

Like Andy Murray before him, Rafael Nadal isn't convinced Novak Djokovic has any breathing problems going into their Australian Open final on Sunday night.

Azarenka thumps Sharapova to win Australian Open

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:50:53 +0530

Victoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to win the Australian Open singles title and take over the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis.

Atwal, Mickelson exit early at Torrey Pines

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:41:09 +0530

Arjun Atwal, playing on the tough South Course at Torrey Pines, had a nightmarish round with a card of five-over 77 that left him well outside the cut after the second round of the Farmers Insurance at Torrey Pines on Friday.

Jeev, Chowrasia make cut in Abu Dhabi

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:13:25 +0530

Struggling Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia (72) sank a birdie on his closing hole of the second round to make the midway cut at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships here.

When should great cricketers retire?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:53:55 +0530

Rajdeep Sardesai speaks on the burning question of Indian cricket in his video blog Directly Rajdeep Sardesai (DRS).

I wanted to slap Sneijder: Napoli's Gargano

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:06:01 +0530

Napoli midfielder Walter Gargano has lambasted Inter's Wesley Sneijder for the latter's reckless tackle in Wednesday's fixture between the two clubs.

Liverpool glory days can return: Gerrard

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:29:44 +0530

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says fans and players "have to believe" the glory days can return to Anfield.

'Inter's Thiago Motta wants to join PSG'

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:21:11 +0530

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has revealed that Thiago Motta wants to join the club but Inter are reluctant to let him go.

Everton through to fifth round in FA Cup

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:01:47 +0530

Everton deservedly came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup at Goodison Park.

FA Cup: Van der Vaart fires Spurs into 5th round

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:51:46 +0530

Tottenham have reached the fifth round of the FA Cup after Rafael van der Vaart's first-half strike secured victory over Watford.

Milan end Tevez chase, sign Lopez from Catania

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:03:11 +0530

AC Milan signed Argentine striker Maxi Lopez on loan from Catania on Friday, signaling that the club has given up on signing Carlos Tevez - at least until the end of the season.

Injury setback may end season for Wilshere

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:55:48 +0530

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is no nearer to returning from his long-term ankle injury after what manager Arsene Wenger says is "setback" on his road to recovery.

Chelsea defender Alex joins French club PSG

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:45:45 +0530

Paris Saint-Germain extended their spending spree by signing Brazilian defender Alex on Friday, taking the French club's outlay this season to nearly 100 million Euros and with another signing still possible before the transfer window shuts.

Madrid 'animals' are 'bad losers,' says Xavi

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:41:02 +0530

Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has labeled Real Madrid's players 'bad losers' and 'animals' after his club won their latest ill-tempered match-up and the fall-out that thrilling victory continued to dominate the sports headlines in Spain on Friday.

Azarenka unperturbed by Sharapova challenge

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:23:41 +0530

Victoria Azarenka is fed up with the hubbub surrounding her serial grunting but admits the noise from her Australian Open final against Maria Sharapova will carry far and wide.

Nadal test awaits Djokovic after marathon match

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:15:09 +0530

Having waited for years to shake up the tennis establishment, Novak Djokovic clung jealously to his throne as he marshalled his forces to put down an attempted coup by Andy Murray at the Australian Open on Friday.

Murray convinced of improvement despite loss

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:04:19 +0530

World number four Andy Murray is convinced he is a better tennis player than last year and on an upward curve despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to world number one Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Saturday.

Sharapova, Azarenka geared up for top prize

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:30:56 +0530

After 25 Grand Slam tournaments, Victoria Azarenka is through to her first final. Maria Sharapova, her opponent in Saturday's Australian Open title decider, has been there five times before, and won three.

Woods shoots 69, in contention in Abu Dhabi

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:10:59 +0530

Tiger Woods moved into contention after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship with a 3-under 69 on Friday, two shots behind leader Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark.

Mohun Bagan beat Pailan Arrows 2-0 in I-League

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:08:00 +0530

Mohun Bagan returned to winning ways after two consecutive defeats as they beat Pailan Arrows 2-0 in their return-leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Friday.

East Bengal rally to hold Churchill Brothers 1-1

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:46 +0530

Churchill Brothers allowed East Bengal to come from behind in a 1-1 draw to split the points in the 17th-round tie of the I-League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao on Friday.

Former Man Utd stars to come to Delhi on Feb. 4

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:11:03 +0530

English Premier League champions Manchester United will embark on a Champ19ns Trophy Tour next month, which will see former club greats like Denis Irwin, Quinton Fortune, Andrew Cole, Lee Sharpe and Bryan Robson come together with the fans to celebrate the club's record 19 league titles.

Singapore to replace US for hockey qualifiers

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:49:13 +0530

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced that Singapore will take the place of the United States at the hockey Olympic qualification tournament, to be held in New Delhi from February 18-26.

Bianchi to be Force India reserve driver

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:55:41 +0530

Sahara Force India have completed their drivers' line-up for the 2012 season by signing French racer Jules Bianchi as their reserve driver.

Kapur, Gangjee share Rd-2 lead at Kensville

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:41:54 +0530

There was a lot to rejoice for the Indians as Rahil Gangjee (69) and Shiv Kapur (68), both of whom are making their debut on the Challenge Tour, shared the lead at the midway stage of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge.

Djokovic edges Murray in five-set thriller

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:22:33 +0530

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has moved into an Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal after edging Andy Murray in a five-set, almost five-hour semi-final late Friday night.

Tevez could join PSG in the summer: Agent

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:32:57 +0530

Kia Joorabchian, the representative of Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, has stated that the Argentina international could join Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season if he does not leave his current club in the January transfer window.

Nobody more important than me at Utd: Ferguson

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:11:07 +0530

Alex Ferguson has fired a warning to his Manchester United squad that the club will be "dead" if any player becomes more important than him.

Pallikal loses in Tournament of Champions final

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:02:49 +0530

India's young woman squash sensation Dipika Pallikal's hopes of winning a sixth WISPA title went up in smoke when she lost her title clash against Natalie Grinham of the Netherlands in the Tournament of Champions in New York on Thursday night.

Whitewash looks imminent for India

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:55:07 +0530

Australia are just 4 wickets away from winning the fourth Test against India at the Adelaide Oval and clinch the series 4-0.

Kuznetsova-Zvonareva win Aus Open doubles title

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:20:05 +0530

Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva rallied to beat the Italian duo of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to win the women's doubles championship.

Paes in mixed doubles final, Sania-Hesh ousted

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:34:54 +0530

Leander Paes is in line to win two Grand Slam titles as he and Elena Vesnina reached the mixed doubles summit clash even as Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi bowed out after their semi-final defeat at the Australian Open on Friday.

Fitness the key for India, says Nobbs

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:11:07 +0530

India's men's hockey coach looked pretty assured of his team's chances to qualify for the London Olympics but said there are still a few areas of concern that need to be ironed out.

PSG close in on Chelsea's Alex: report

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:18:02 +0530

Chelsea defender Alex is set to complete a 5 million euros transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, L' Equipe claims.

Out of Copa, Real turn to league title chase

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:45:21 +0530

Eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Barcelona, Real Madrid will now turn its focus to breaking its rival's three-year reign at the top of the Spanish league, beginning with a home game against last-place Zaragoza on Saturday.

Juve's supremacy face a test against Udinese

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:16:01 +0530

Juventus was somewhat of a surprise winner of the Italian league's symbolic winter title, and the team's supremacy will immediately be tested when it begins the second half of the season by hosting third-place Udinese on Saturday.

FA Cup: Man Utd face tough test at Anfield

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:01:10 +0530

With Manchester United visiting Anfield on Saturday in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Liverpool's players have no time to sit back and congratulate each other on their League Cup semi-final win over Manchester City.

Milan to make Tevez decision on Friday

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:41:04 +0530

AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has declared the club will decide whether to sign Manchester City's Carlos Tevez or Catania's Maxi Lopez on Friday.

Iniesta to miss 2-3 weeks with hamstring injury

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:27:11 +0530

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will be sidelined for three weeks with a muscle tear in his left thigh.

Kvitova looking to rebound from tough loss

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:19:55 +0530

Petra Kvitova was naturally disappointed to fall short against the more experienced Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

'Kohli has provided some hope for the future'

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:58:18 +0530

Cricket analyst Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virat Kohli has shown the merits of giving the young, promising players a chance.

Injury-prone Mirza reveling in Melbourne success

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:37:53 +0530

Sania Mirza yanks her thumb down to touch the underside of her forearm. "See?" she giggles. "I'm double-jointed."

Impossible to win at Camp Nou, claims Mourinho

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:30:53 +0530

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho claimed that his team were never likely to be allowed to triumph at Camp Nou, revealing that his players had deemed such an outcome 'impossible,' after his side's Copa del Rey elimination at the hands of Barcelona on Wednesday despite a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou in the second leg.

Pallikal enters Tournament of Champions final

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:43:16 +0530

Dipika Pallikal became the first Indian ever to reach the summit clash of a Silver event when she clinched a three-set thriller against New Zealand's Jaclyn Hawkes to march into the final of the Tournament of Champions squash meet in New York on Thursday.

Gangjee leads Gujarat Kensville Challenge Rd 1

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:32:57 +0530

Rahil Gangjee raised hopes of another Indian win at the second edition of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge as he turned in an impressive four-under 68 on the opening day to emerge as the sole leader in the European Challenge Tour event here on Thursday.

Indians flop in Abu Dhabi Round 1, Woods steady

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:11:28 +0530

The Indian duo of SSP Chowrasia and Jeev Milkha Singh had a disappointing start to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships as they carded 74 and 75 respectively on the opening day of the Middle East swing on the European Tour on Thursday.

Nadal trumps Federer to reach Aus Open final

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:05:16 +0530

Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday, extending his command in the personal duel between two of the best tennis players of all time.

Paes-Stepanek enter Australian Open final

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:26:08 +0530

Leander Paes had a great day at the Australian Open as he reached the final of the men's doubles pairing Radek Stepanek, and also made it to the mixed doubles semi-finals with Elena Vesnina in Melbourne on Thursday.

Sharapova beats Kvitova to set up Azarenka final

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:27:11 +0530

Maria Sharapova has advanced to the Australian Open final and given herself a chance to regain the No. 1 ranking, beating Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Azarenka beats Clijsters to enter Aus Open final

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:56:25 +0530

Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final and staked a claim for the No. 1 ranking when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday.

Madrid eye Wenger appointment: report

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:04:59 +0530

Arsene Wenger is on a two-man shortlist to replace Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid in the summer, according to the Daily Mail.

Barcelona's Iniesta sustains thigh injury

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:49:09 +0530

Barcelona have announced via Twitter that Andres Iniesta sustained a thigh injury in the first-half of the Copa del Rey Clasico against Real Madrid.

Man City accepts Balotelli's four-match ban

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:24:26 +0530

The FA has confirmed that Manchester City have failed to appeal the four-match ban given to Mario Balotelli after his stamp on Scott Parker during their game against Tottenham.

Bellamy puts Liverpool into League Cup final

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:13:53 +0530

Craig Bellamy starred as Liverpool secured a place in the League Cup final with a 2-2 draw against Manchester City at Anfield.

Barca edge past Real to enter Copa del Rey semis

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:04:45 +0530

Barcelona edged their way into the Copa del Rey semi-finals at the expense of Real Madrid courtesy of a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou, progressing 4-3 on aggregate in what was a pulsating affair.

D'Ambrosio joins Lotus as reserve driver

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:50:40 +0530

Jerome d'Ambrosio will stand in for Kimi Raikkonen or Romain Grosjean if required.

Petrov expects F1 decision next week

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:36:34 +0530

Vitaly Petrov emerged as a contender for a test driver role at tyre supplier Pirelli.

'Indian batsmen will shine in Adelaide'

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:34:21 +0530

Cricket analyst Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India will get their highest score of the series in the Adelaide Test.

Paes paces ahead at Australian Open

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:23:06 +0530

Paes made it to the semi-finals of the men's doubles with Stepanek and the mixed doubles quarter-finals with Vesnina.

Sania-Bhupathi enter Australian Open SFs

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:01:02 +0530

Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi beat Liezel Huber of USA and Colin Fleming of Great Britain in straight sets 7-6 (7-5), 6-2.

It's Djokovic vs Murray in Aus Open semis

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:29:48 +0530

Appearing ill for much of the match, defending champion Novak Djokovic held on to beat David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1.

HI welcomes Dhyan Chand recommendation

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:02:44 +0530

Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday congratulated the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for recommending the name of hockey legend major Dhyan Chand for the coveted Bharat Ratna award.

Zafar Iqbal, Limba Ram to get Padma Shri award

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:52:06 +0530

Zafar Iqbal was a nippy winger whose deft stick-work and speed made him a star during his playing days.

Sania-Vesnina beaten in Aus Open semis

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:09:08 +0530

Sania Mirza and her partner Elena Vesnina missed a great opportunity to make the women's doubles final when they went down to the Russian duo of Vera Zvonareva and Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Harikrishna stretches lead in Tata Chess

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:33:54 +0530

P Harikrishna put up another sterling show to beat Illya Nyzhnyk of Ukraine and stretch his lead to a full point after the end of the ninth round of the 'B' group of Tata Steel Chess Tournament.

Murray into Australian Open semifinals

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:15:18 +0530

Andy Murray overcame an inconsistent serve to beat Kei Nishikori on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the third straight year.

Paes-Stepanek in Australian Open semis

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:05:39 +0530

Leander Paes and partner Radek Stepanek have entered the semi-finals of the Australian Open doubles with a straight sets win over 10th seeds Eric Butorac and Bruno Soares in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Sharapova cruises into Australian Open semis

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:49:56 +0530

Maria Sharapova has maintained her perfect record in Australian Open quarterfinals, defeating Ekaterina Makarova 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Milan not an option for Tevez: City chairman

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:33:40 +0530

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has indicated AC Milan are currently not an option for Carlos Tevez, as terms over a deal are yet to be agreed by the two clubs.

Kvitova through to Australian Open semis

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:55:00 +0530

Petra Kvitova moved into the semifinals at the Australian Open for the first time and kept alive her chances of claiming the No. 1 ranking with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Sara Errani on Wednesday.

US hockey team pulls out of Olympic qualifiers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:07:02 +0530

USA Field Hockey on Wednesday announced to withdraw the USA Men's National Team from the Olympic Qualification Tournament to be held in New Delhi, India from February 18-26.

El Clasico: It's now or never for Real

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:18:19 +0530

Real Madrid will likely abandon its defensive strategy and go on the attack against Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday.

I have support of Madrid's board: Jose

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:05:25 +0530

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted that he has not created divisions within his squad, ahead of the Blancos' Copa Del Rey quarter-final with Barcelona on Wednesday.

Heaton star as Cardiff move to Carling Cup final

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:22:06 +0530

Cardiff City booked a place in the Carling Cup final at Wembley after holding their nerve in a penalty shootout against a resilient Crystal Palace side.

Aus Open: Nadal sets up Federer clash

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:20:47 +0530

A dominating win by Roger Federer which was incidentally his 1,000th career victory and a more difficult workout for Rafael Nadal set up a rare Grand Slam marquee semi-final between the former top-ranked players.

Its golf and cricket for Woods at Abu Dhabi

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:39 +0530

Tiger Woods admitted his increasing interest in cricket which coincides with the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, saying it's similar to baseball which he loves.

India's bowling not world class: Manjrekar

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:05:00 +0530

Cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar analyses India's performance on day one of the Adelaide Test.

Sania-Elena pair reaches Aus Open semis

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:00:01 +0530

Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina showed nerves of steel under pressure as they shocked second seeds Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond.

Federer, Clijsters in Australian Open semis

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:19:13 +0530

Roger Federer advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals for the ninth consecutive year with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Juan Martin del Potro, one of only two men who've beaten him in a Grand Slam final.

'Ronaldinho was better than Messi'

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:11:47 +0530

Former Barcelona defender Juliano Belletti thinks that Ronaldinho was better than Lionel Messi during his prime.

Clijsters beats Wozniacki to move into semis

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:30:52 +0530

Defending champion Kim Clijsters beat top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 7-6 (4) to reach the Australian Open semifinals.

Romain Grosjean pumped up for F1 2012 season

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:36:34 +0530

Romain Grosjean will drive Lotus Renault for the 2012 season and is thrilled to be part of the team.

Azarenka advances to Aus Open semis

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:56:46 +0530

Third-seeded Victoria Azarenka became the first player into the semifinals at the Australian Open, beating Agnieszka Radwanska 6-7 (0), 6-0, 6-2 on Tuesday.

No fracture in Madrid's squad: Ramos

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:28:34 +0530

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has guaranteed there is no tension within the squad.

FA charge Balotelli for stamp on Parker

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:17:59 +0530

Manchester City's Mario Balotelli has been charged by the FA with violent conduct and faces a four-game ban after his stamp on Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker.

Can India avoid a whitewash in the Adelaide Test?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:07:28 +0530

India take on Australia in the fourth and final Test at Adelaide after having lost the first three matches of the series.

I-League: Sporting Clube thrash Mumbai FC

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:31:33 +0530

Sporting Clube de Goa completed a hat-trick of wins with a 5-0 drubbing of Mumbai FC.

'Guest players in Ranji have been crucial'

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:06:42 +0530

Cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar analyses the Ranji Trophy final won by Rajasthan against Tamil Nadu.

Injured Phil Jones to be out of action

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:40 +0530

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he expects Phil Jones to be out of action for "a few weeks" after the defender suffered ankle ligament damage against Arsenal.

'Selectors reluctant to get rid of seniors'

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:50:42 +0530

Cricket Expert Sanjay Manjrekar looks ahead to the fourth Test between India and Australia at Adelaide.

World Series Hockey to start on Feb 29

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:31:19 +0530

Chandigarh Comets will take on Bhopal Badshahs in the opening match of World Series Hockey.

Aus Open: Djokovic wins, Williams crashes out

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:02:36 +0530

Novak Djokovic held his composure and survived to win 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 against Lleyton Hewitt.

Dhyan Chand deserves Bharat Ratna: Rajpal

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:23:26 +0530

The Indian hockey skipper said that Major Dhyan Chand deserved to be the first sportsperson in the country to be bestowed with the Bharat Ratna.

Injured Gurbaj to miss Olympic qualifiers

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:02:25 +0530

Injured midfielder Gurbaj Singh was left out of India's 32-member probables announced for the hockey Olympic Qualification tournament to be held here from February 18 to 26.

Sharapova enters last eight stage of Aus Open

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:23:59 +0530

The No 4-ranked Sharapova had a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Sabine Lisicki of Germany.

Double joy for Sania in Australian Open quarters

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:01:18 +0530

Sania Mirza had a productive day at the Australian Open on Monday as the Indian ace reached the quarter-finals of both the women's doubles and the mixed doubles events with Elena Vesnina and Mahesh Bhupathi respectively.

Defiant Mourinho unfazed by whistling from fans

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:47:32 +0530

Jose Mourinho shrugged off the first public outcry by Real Madrid fans against him, saying the whistling during the 4-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday comes with the job at a club where "they jeer the biggest names in football."

Nishikori upsets Tsonga at Australian Open

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:27:13 +0530

Kei Nishikori became the first Japanese player to advance to the Australian Open quarter-finals in 80 years when he beat former finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Monday.

Wenger defends substitution after fans derision

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:46:17 +0530

Out of contention for the Premier League title and in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification, Arsenal fans let manager Arsene Wenger know just how upset they are on Sunday.

Redknapp blasts Balotelli for stamp on Parker

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:39:50 +0530

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp blasted Mario Balotelli after the Manchester City striker appeared to kick Scott Parker in the head during his side's 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Williams knocked out in fourth round at Aus Open

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:11:12 +0530

Serena Williams lost at the Australian Open for the first time since 2008, struggling with her serve and hitting too many unforced errors in a shocking 6-2, 6-3 fourth-round defeat to Ekaterina Makarova.

Aus Open: Murray wins, Serena, Tsonga shocked

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:31:15 +0530

Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova recovered from an embarrassing air swing and a two-game lapse to beat Ana Ivanovic 6-2, 7-6 (2) on Monday for a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

La Liga: Ronaldo brace guides Real to easy win

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:25:29 +0530

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to lead Real Madrid to a 4-1 comeback victory over 10-man Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, keeping the Spanish leader five points clear despite Barcelona's 4-1 win at Malaga that featured a hat trick from Lionel Messi.

Messi scores three as Barcelona crush Malaga

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:41:35 +0530

Lionel Messi scored a rare header in his hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a 4-1 win at Malaga.

Valencia stars as Man United beat Arsenal 2-1

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:42:07 +0530

Manchester United's Antonio Valencia gave his best impression of Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday, scoring one goal and setting up another, to give his side a 2-1 win at Arsenal that keeps the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Wins for title contenders Milan, Udinese, Inter

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:37:45 +0530

AC Milan, Udinese and Inter Milan each won on Sunday to join Juventus in what is turning into a rare four-way race for the Serie A title at the Italian season's mid-point.

Messi the greatest footballer now: Gullit

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:03:15 +0530

The Dutch stalwart Ruud Gullit, recently presented Lionel Messi with his third FIFA Ballon d'Or award.

Salgaocar outplay Churchill 3-0

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:42:55 +0530

Goals from Isfaq Ahmed, Edeh Chidi and Ryuji Sueoka helped Salgaocar score their sixth consecutive win.

Chowrasia finishes tied 24th at Volvo

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:47:05 +0530

SSP Chowrasia was let down by mid-round blues as he carded a three-over 76 in Volvo Champions.

Rajpal may not play Olympic qualifiers: Nobbs

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:38:41 +0530

Rajpal Singh has been out of action for the past three months after his appendix operation.

Balotelli gives Man City 3-2 win over Spurs

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:21:05 +0530

Mario Balotelli settled Manchester City's thrilling five-goal encounter with title rivals Tottenham on Sunday and provided the moment of controversy by appearing to stamp on an opponent.

I-League: Dempo edge past Lajong FC

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:40:01 +0530

Dempo SC edged past Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 to see themselves comfortably at the top of the I-League.

United SC stun Mohun Bagan 2-1 in I-League

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:07:08 +0530

United Sports Club dealt a big blow to Mohun Bagan's title aspirations by notching up a 2-1 victory in their return leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

Fifth Ind-SA hockey Test ends in 3-3 draw

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:59:50 +0530

The Indian men's hockey team erased a three-goal deficit to hold South Africa.

Berdych booed by Rod Laver crowd

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:37:02 +0530

Berdych was jeered by the crowd for refusing to shake hands with his opponent Nicolas Almagro.

Federer crushes Tomic to enter Aus Open quarters

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:37:00 +0530

Roger Federer put on a tennis clinic for the benefit of Bernard Tomic, using deft drops, lobs, booming backhands and 13 aces to beat the 19-year-old Australian 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the Australian Open quarter-finals for the eighth straight year.

Bhupathi-Bopanna crash out of Australian Open

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:22:31 +0530

India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the Australian Open men's doubles while Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek cruised into the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Man Utd interested in Modric: report

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:17:59 +0530

Manchester United are believed to be interested in Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric as a solution to their midfield problems.

Clijsters advances to QF in Aus Open

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:52:37 +0530

Defending champion Kim Clijsters saved four match points in a second-set tiebreaker before going on to beat 2011 French Open winner Li Na 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the fourth round at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Ex-SA footballer Ntuka stabbed to death

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:47:44 +0530

South African footballer Jeffrey Ntuka was stabbed to death Saturday, a football website said.

Nadal, Clijsters enter Aus Open quarters

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:14:40 +0530

Down four match points and hobbling on an ankle injury, defending champion Kim Clijsters somehow rallied for a dramatic 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 win over Li Na at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Atletico sink Sociedad 4-0 in La Liga

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:18:44 +0530

Atletico Madrid's turnaround under new coach Diego Simeone was highlighted by a first away victory in the Spanish league with a 4-0 rout of Real Sociedad thanks to Radamel Falcao's hat trick on Saturday.

Mourinho not to punish Pepe for Messi hand stamp

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:46:47 +0530

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will not punish Pepe for stamping on the hand of Barcelona's Lionel Messi, saying that the defender's apology was sufficient.

Juventus win 2-0 at Atalanta; Totti sets record

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:36:06 +0530

Juventus won 2-0 at Atalanta to stay top at the Italian league's mid-point and Roma captain Francesco Totti sealed his place in the Serie A record books with two early goals in a 5-1 win over Cesena on Saturday.

Dempsey hat-trick leads Fulham win over Newcastle

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:56:32 +0530

Clint Dempsey became the first American to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League as he steered Fulham to an astonishing 5-2 comeback victory over Newcastle on Saturday.

Liverpool stunned by relegation-threatened Bolton

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:43:54 +0530

Liverpool were surprised by the team with the worst home record in the English Premier League when they lost to Bolton Wanderers 3-1 on Saturday.

No agreement over Tevez with PSG yet: Agent

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:23:49 +0530

Paris Saint-Germain appear no closer to signing Carlos Tevez from Manchester City, with the player's adviser Kia Joorabchian reportedly saying there is still some way to go before an agreement could be reached.

East Bengal edge past spirited HAL 2-0 in I-League

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:33:10 +0530

East Bengal lifted themselves up from a gloomy first-half, firing in two late goals to blank HAL, Bangalore in their return leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Kolkata on Saturday.

Chowrasia in 19th, Grace leads Volvo golf

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:57:57 +0530

South Africa: India's lone representative at the Volvo Golf Champions, SSP Chowrasia managed to hold on with a highly creditable one-under 72 in conditions that were at their worst at the Fancourt in South Africa on Saturday.

Misfiring Chelsea held to 0-0 draw by Norwich

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:34:22 +0530

Chelsea's slim Premier League title hopes took another blow after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Norwich on Saturday.

Hewitt beats Raonic to move into 4th round

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:44:56 +0530

Lleyton Hewitt reached the Round of 16 in his 16th Australian Open after beating No. 23-seeded Milos Raonic 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3.

Imran, Manavjit bag Olympic quota places

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:25:37 +0530

Ace marksman Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Imran Hassan Khan grabbed an Olympic quota each on the final day of the Asian Shooting Championships on Saturday, ending India's long wait for a London Games berth in the competition in Doha.

Nalbandian plans to appeal fine for misconduct

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:37:30 +0530

David Nalbandian has denied throwing water at a doping control official during the Australian Open and says he plans to appeal his $8,000 fine.

Serena powers into Australian Open fourth round

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:53:56 +0530

Serena Williams raced into the last-16 of the Australian Open with a powerhouse display that left Hungary's Greta Arn stunned after a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing on Rod Laver Arena in the opening night match on Saturday.

F1 bans new reactive ride height systems

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:38:32 +0530

Formula One's governing body has moved to ban controversial new reactive suspension systems like the one being tried out by Lotus.

Aus Open: Sania-Vesnina in pre-quarters

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:24:48 +0530

They will now fight it out with Australia's Jarmila Gajdosova and American Bethanie Mattek-Sands for a place in the quarterfinals.

Selection for Olympic qualifiers tough: Nobbs

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:43:22 +0530

Having tested a number of players from a pool of 45 during the Test series against South Africa, India's men's hockey coach Michael Nobbs says there are 25-26 players who can play for India but selecting the final 18 for the Olympic qualifiers will not be easy.

Atwal moves up to 60th at Humana Challenge

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:00:30 +0530

Indian golfer Arjun Atwal made up for his first day lapses with a fine four-under 68 that helped him move up to tied 60th on the leaderboard at the Humana Challenge here.

Messi can never be as good as me: Pele

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:09:35 +0530

Brazil legend Pele has praised Barcelona star Lionel Messi, but noted that the Argentine still has a long way to go to be as successful as he was.

No Welbeck contract dispute: Ferguson

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:00:36 +0530

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions that Danny Welbeck is refusing to sign a new contract with the club.

Djokovic, Kvitova, Williams advance at Aus Open

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:51:14 +0530

Serena Williams was so dominant in her 6-1, 6-1 third-round win over Greta Arn at the Australian Open that there's probably only one shot she'll remember more than most.

Arsenal are still in the title race: Rooney

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:18:49 +0530

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney does not believe Chelsea and Arsenal should be ruled out the title race just yet.

Ferdinand doubtful for Arsenal clash

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:03:25 +0530

Rio Ferdinand is a major doubt for Manchester United's trip to Arsenal on Sunday after breaking down in training with a back injury, Goal.com has learned.

Sharapova through to 4th round at Aus Open

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:39:03 +0530

Maria Sharapova beat Angelique Kerber 6-1, 6-2 in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday, showing no signs of rustiness despite a limited preparation for the season's first major.

Kvitova, Tsonga ease through at Aus Open

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:29:24 +0530

Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was only on court for 38 minutes in her third-round match Saturday before advancing at the Australian Open.

I'm staying at Chelsea until June: Drogba

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:26:01 +0530

Didier Drogba intends to stay at Chelsea at least until the end of the season, rejecting speculation of a money-spinning move to ambitious Chinese team Shanghai Shenhua in the January transfer window.

Tevez return is 'impossible,' says Mancini

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:22:34 +0530

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has moved to dispel any suggestions that rebel striker Carlos Tevez could stay at the Etihad Stadium and play a part in the club's title push.

Mumbai Fighters go down to Dynamo Moscow in WSB

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:08:20 +0530

Indian franchise Mumbai Fighters slumped to their fifth defeat in seven matches and their third on the trot when they were beaten 3-2 by Dynamo Moscow in the World Series Boxing contest at the Inorbit Mall in Mumbai on Friday.

I came in here with nothing to lose: Hewitt

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:56:10 +0530

Hewitt has faced numerous career-threatening injuries in the past few years, requiring surgery after surgery.

Anticipation and tackling our main problems: Nobbs

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:54:58 +0530

India hockey coach Michael Nobbs was concerned with anticipation and tackling as his boys came from a goal down to beat South Africa 4-3 in the fourth Test and took an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the five-match Karbonn Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday.

Chowrasia moves up to tied 27th in Volvo golf

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:09:43 +0530

SSP Chowrasia turned in a much-better performance of two-under 71 on the par-73 links at Fancourt, but only improved by one spot to lie tied 27th after the second round of the Volvo Golf Champions on Friday.

India edge South Africa 4-3 to win hockey series

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:57:30 +0530

A seven-goal extravaganza on Friday saw India beat South Africa 4-3 in the fourth hockey Test to take a winning lead in the five-match series being played here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Ferrari to unveil revised 2012 car on Feb. 3

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:41:44 +0530

Attempting to move on after a highly disappointing 2011, Ferrari will introduce their completely revised 2012 car on February 3. Team principal Stefano Domenicali made the announcement on Wednesday at Ferrari's annual winter retreat in the Italian Dolomites.

Drogba to leave Chelsea for Shanghai: Report

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:13:49 +0530

The striker's contract with the Blues expires at the end of the season, and it is thought the Ivorian is seeking a two-year extension.

Madrid wary of Bilbao after loss to Barcelona

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:36:38 +0530

Spanish leaders Real Madrid will be wary of a surging Athletic Bilbao as they look to shake off another disappointing loss to Barcelona and focus on maintaining their five-point lead over the defending champions.

Milan striker Alexandre Pato out 3-4 weeks

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:59:17 +0530

AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato will be out for three-to-four weeks after the latest in a series of muscle injuries.

Nalbandian fined for throwing water at official

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:37:13 +0530

David Nalbandian was fined $8,000 on Friday for throwing water at a staff member at the Australian Open.

Indians cap off a good day at Aus Open

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:09:36 +0530

Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna all won their respective doubles matches.

Vijay strikes gold at Asian Shooting C'ship

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:33:10 +0530

Vijay Kumar notched up India's fifth gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championship by finishing on top in Standard Pistol here on Friday but there was no Olympic Quota place for the country as the event does not feature in the quadrennial extravaganza.

Atwal shoots under-par, but lies way behind

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:36:53 +0530

Indian golfer Arjun Atwal shot a creditable two-under 70 in the opening round but still found himself way down the leaderboard at tied 80th in the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation.

Spirited Inter aim to climb up the table

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:02:30 +0530

Inter Milan is full of optimism following an emotional derby win over AC Milan that is helping the club forget its dismal start to the season.

Man City set to cash in on De Jong

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:54:30 +0530

Manchester City will sell midfielder Nigel de Jong in the summer transfer window if he fails to agree a new contract at the Etihad Stadium, according to numerous reports in the British press.

Man Utd's De Gea set for eye surgery

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:26:12 +0530

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea may require laser eye surgery at the end of the season as he is long-sighted and wears contact lenses during games, according to the Guardian.

Aus Open: Wozniacki advances to fourth round

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:16:13 +0530

Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki registered with a near-flawless 6-2, 6-2 win over Monica Niculescu.

Arsenal aim to dent Man Utd's title hopes

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:17:41 +0530

Arsenal's players could hardly ask for stronger motivation when they face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Pepe denies he attempted to hurt Messi

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:03:25 +0530

Real Madrid defender Pepe has released an official statement indicating that he did not attempt to injure Barcelona's Lionel Messi during his side's 2-1 defeat in the Copa del Rey quarter-final first-leg clash on Wednesday.

Valencia thrash Levante in Copa first leg

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:51:35 +0530

Unai Emery will be pleased with his Valencia players as they cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over their city rivals Levante at Mestalla, in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash.

Federer, Nadal into R4 at Australian Open

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:32:20 +0530

In the same half of a Grand Slam singles draw for the first time since 2005, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are taking similar paths to a potential semi-final match-up at the Australian Open.

Nicollet qualifies for Ladies European Tour

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:21:26 +0530

Sharmila Nicollet became the youngest Indian to qualify for the Ladies European Tour as she clinched the 30th and final spot with a six foot birdie, and it may well be the start of stardom for the young 20-year-old Bangalore golfer.

Ancelotti keen on Tevez as PSG begin talks

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:41:04 +0530

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, although the clubs have yet to reach an agreement.

Mourinho under pressure after 'woeful' Barca loss

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:33:48 +0530

Another loss to Barcelona has piled pressure on Jose Mourinho, with support for the Real Madrid coach ebbing after another ill-tempered and ineffective display against their biggest rivals summed up by Pepe's ugly stamp on Lionel Messi's hand.

Nuerburgring eyes 2013 race despite lay-offs

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:21:45 +0530

Operators of Germany's Nuerburgring are in talks with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone over a deal to host the 2013 Grand Prix despite cutting around 100 jobs at the circuit, a spokesman for the operators said on Wednesday.

Sporting Clube stun Mohun Bagan in I-League

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:18:40 +0530

Sporting Clube de Goa took the wind out of Mohun Bagan with a facile 2-1 win in a 15th-round I-League encounter at the Nehru Stadium on Thursday.

Listless India lose third hockey Test to SA

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:48:33 +0530

India hockey coach Michael Nobbs' search for a perfect combination for the Olympic qualifiers backfired on Thursday as India lost the third Test 3-1 to South Africa, who kept the five-Test series alive after losing the first two matches here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Bhupathi slams AITA over pairing policies

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:28:25 +0530

India's veteran tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi slammed the All India Tennis Federation's (AITA) policies when it comes to pairing players for big international events.

Chowrasia tied 28th after Volvo golf Rd 1

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:15:23 +0530

SSP Chowrasia looked set to end the opening day of his 2012 campaign on the European Tour with a par round till he ended with a double bogey to drop to two-over 75 at the par-73 course to be tied in 28th place in the Volvo Golf Champions here.

Prayag United beat Chirag Kerala 1-0

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:47:56 +0530

Riding on the solitary goal by Kayne Vincent, Prayag United defeated Chirag United Kerala 1-0 in the 15th-round I-League match, played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday.

India women sweep hockey series vs Azerbaijan

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:36:39 +0530

The Indian women's hockey team completed a clean sweep in their four-Test series against Azerbaijan after notching up a 2-0 victory in the fourth and final match in New Delhi on Thursday.

Serena, Roddick team up for Aussie mixed doubles

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:24:48 +0530

The mixed doubles draw is a little more star-studded than usual at the Australian Open this year, all thanks to the upcoming London Olympics.

United Sport Club edge rivals United Kerala 1-0

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:56:48 +0530

United Sport Club scored a facile 1-0 win over bitter foes United Kerala in their grudge match in the 15th-round of the I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday.

Indian para-athletes book tickets to London

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:49:34 +0530

Indian para-athletes have clinched five medals, including one gold, at the second Kuwait International Open Athletics Championship and so far booked four Paralympic quota places.

Indian shooters disappoint again in Doha

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:20:14 +0530

It was another day of despair for the Indian shooting contingent with the women's 25m pistol team failing to win a medal at the Asian Shooting Championships in Doha on Thursday.

Barcelona players dominate UEFA team of year

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:59:25 +0530

Players from Barcelona and Real Madrid took eight of the 11 places in a 2011 Team of the Year voted by subscribers to UEFA's official website.

Roddick retires as Hewitt progresses in Aus Open

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:56:22 +0530

Andy Roddick has retired after three sets of his second-round match against Lleyton Hewitt at the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Sania-Vesnina sail into Round 2

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:52:33 +0530

Sania Mirza, along with her Russian partner Elena Vesnina, stormed into the second round of the Australian Open women's doubles with a comprehensive 6-0, 6-2 victory over Greece's Eleni Daniilidou and Alexandra Panova of Russia on Thursday.

Ekersund to coach Indian tennis players

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:46:53 +0530

Ekersund will train players, particularly juniors and sub juniors, besides training the women's doubles players.

Aus Open: Murray marches into third round

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:31:02 +0530

The two time finalist will now face another Frenchman, Michael Llodra, in the third round.

Henry in fitness race for Man Utd clash

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:56:31 +0530

Thierry Henry faces a race to be fit in time for Arsenal's meeting with Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, according to the Daily Express.

Irfan excited to be playing for India again

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:14:39 +0530

Medium pacer Irfan Pathan has been selected to play for India in the Australia tri-series.