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England-South Africa Champions Trophy semifinal: Statistical Highlights

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal match between South Africa and England here. * James Tredwell (3/19) recorded his best bowling performance vs South Africa in... »

Confident India take on resurgent Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy semis

The ICC Champions Trophy on display. File Photo: Shanker Chakravarty Unbeaten so far, a confident India would be up against a massive challenge when they take on sub-continental rivals Sri Lanka, a team on the ascendancy after a slow start, in the semi-final match... »

Sai Praneeth stuns second seed Yun in Singapore Series

Rising Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth B notched up a stunning straight-game victory over world number four Yun Hu of Hong Kong in the men’s singles opening round in the Singapore Super Series here t... »

Indian women's hockey team crashes out of FIH World League

The Indian eves started the match on a bright note and dominated the early exchanges before fizzling out against the Dutch girls late last night. (file photo) The Indian women’s hockey team put up yet another disappointing show to crash out of the semifinal race with a 1—8 drubbing at the hands of top-ranked Netherlands in the FIH World League Round 3 h... »

Nadal seeded five at Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal was named fifth seed for Wimbledon on Wednesday, leaving his major title rivals to ponder meeting the 2008 and 2010 title-winning Spaniard as early as the quarterfinals.Nadal,... »

South Africa all out for 175 against England in Champions Trophy

England skipper Alastair Cook. File Photo: K R Deepak Sent into bat, South Africa were bowled out for 175 ifrica in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy at Kennington Oval here today. Brief scores: South Africa:»

Srinath to be match referee for Eng-SA Champions Trophy semi-final

India’s Javagal Srinath was today appointed as match referee for the first Champions Trophy semi-final between England and South Africa at the Oval. File Photo: R Ragu India’s Javagal Srinath was today appointed as match referee for the first Champions Trophy semi-final between England and South Africa at the Oval tomorrow. Kumar Dharmasena and Rod Tuc... »

Sri Lanka-Australia Champions Trophy match: Statistical highlights

Statistical highlights of the Group A match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the ICC Champions Trophy here. * Mitchell Johnson’s excellent figures of three for 48 are the best by an Aus... »

Leander Paes celebrates his 40th birthday with victory

File photo of Indian tennis legend Leander Paes Indian tennis legend Leander Paes yesterday celebrated his 40th birthday with a victory in the men’s doubles first round at the Aegon International here. Third seeds Paes and his partner... »

IPL spot-fixing: Chandila sent to Police custody for 3-days

Suspended cricketer Ajit Chandila. File Photo. Suspended cricketer Ajit Chandila, arrested in the IPL spot-fixing case, was today remanded in fresh Police custody for three days by a Delhi court after the agency said he was required to corrobo... »

Thailand GPG winner Srikanth starts campaign in Singapore

A file photo of K. Srikanth. Thailand Open champion K Srikanth will look to continue his rampaging form and qualify for the main draw when he begins his campaign in the Singapore Super Series here tomorrow. Second se... »

England-New Zealand Champions Trophy match: Statistical highlights

Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and England here. * Kyle Mills set a record for the highest wickets’ tally in the ICC Champions Trophy – 2... »

Give sportspersons the honour of representing the Nation

Sourav Kothari in action against Noppon Saengkham (Thailand) during a snooker international in Chennai last year. In the world of sport, representing a nation is paramount to an athlete. The motivation to excel stems from the fact that a sportsperson is being backed by a nation and its people. ... »

Rain stops India vs Pakistan match in Champions Trophy

Rain stopped play in the Group B match between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy at Edgbaston here today. Kamran Akmal (20) and Mohammad Hafeez (27) were at the crease when h... »

Champions Trophy: South Africa sneak into semis on better net run rate

Kieron Pollard’s wicket proved to be the difference as South Africa sneaked into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy on a better net run rate after their rain-hit Group B match against the... »

IPL fixing: Police opposes bail plea of Chandila, others

Sangakkara's unbeaten 134 helps Sri Lanka beat England by 7 wickets

Government approves India’s bid to host U-17 Football World Cup

Tax sops to SunRisers team not proper, panel tells Govt

Australia win toss; elect to bat against New Zealand in Champions Trophy

Statistical Highlights: India-West Indies Champions Trophy match

Never want to forget this episode, says Sreesanth

Dhoni wins toss, invites West Indies to bat in Champions Trophy

Divij, Raja move to 2nd round of Wimbledon qualifiers

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja moved within a win from qualifying for the Wimbledon men’s doubles event after recording a comfortable straight set win here. The Indian pair defeated Flavio... »

Sai, Thulasi & Arundhati cross first qualifier in Singapore Series

File Photo (L to R): P.C. Thulasi, Sai Praneeth and Arundhati Pantawane. Rising shuttlers Sai Praneeth, P C Thulasi and Arundhati Pantawane reached the second stage of the qualifying round of the Singapore Super Series at Singapore Indoor Stadium here today. ... »

Maradona wins lawsuit against Chinese firms

A file photo of Soccer legend, Diego Maradona. Soccer legend Diego Maradona will get 3 million yuan ($4.9 lakh) as compensation from three Chinese companies for using his name in an online game without his consent. A Chinese court awa... »

Champions Trophy: Jayawardene-inspired Sri Lanka enters semifinals

Jaywardene made his runs off 81 balls to propel Sri Lanka to 253 for eight in their 50 overs last night, leaving Australia with a near impossible task of chasing down the target in 29.1 overs. A disciplined Sri Lanka set up a semifinal date with India in the ICC Champions Trophy after knocking out holders Australia by posting a 20-run win, with veteran Mahela Jayawardene caressing his w... »

Smile Train patient Pinki Sonkar to flip coin at Wimbledon

A file photo of Pinki Sonkar, who is featured in an Oscar award-winning documentary film 'Smile Pinki', gestures during her felicitation function organised by An Indian is all set to be a part of this year’s men’s singles final at the Wimbledon as Pinki Sonkar has been chosen to toss the coin ahead of the marquee match on July 7. Pinki will be... »

Novak Djokovic maintains top spot in ATP rankings

Novak Djokovic of Serbia. File Photo. Novak Djokovic of Serbia maintained first place in the men’s tennis rankings issued on Monday by the ATP, ahead of weekend tournament winners Andy Murray and Roger Federer. Djokovic has... »

Champions Trophy: England beats NZ to enter semifinals

Riding on skipper Alastair Cook’s 47-ball 64, England scored 169 all out against New Zealand after the match was reduced to a 24-over a side tie following incessant rain which delayed the start by over five hours. England produced a disciplined allround display to register a narrow 10-run victory over New Zealand in their crucial rain-curtailed Group A match to enter the semifinals of the Champions Trophy h... »

Sprint-star Veronica Campbell-Brown's doping tests positive

Jamaican three-time Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive to doping, a Jamaican newspaper reported late on Friday. The Gleaner said that 31-year-old tested positiv... »

IPL spot-fixing: Bail pleas of Chandila, others deferred till June 17

A Delhi court today deferred till June 17 the hearing on the bail pleas of suspended Rajasthan Royals player Ajit Chandila and five others in the IPL spot-fixing scandal case. Besides Cha... »  

A jittery driver takes a hybrid for a spin

A green run in Aichi, Japan. It is a truism to say that most automobile journalists surrender to the zeitgeist; they write articles in which either the features of the car under review are extolled or everything is di... »

Only pride at stake as India take on Pakistan in Champions Trophy

RCom to stream Champions Trophy matches live

Hoping for positive result from judiciary: Chavan

Somdev, Divij-Purav advance in Nottingham Challenger

Sports Ministry to develop sports infrastructure under USIS

This five-wicket haul is very special: Jadeja

Saina Nehwal survives a scare in Indonesia Super Series opener


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