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Murali Karthikeyan dumps Kuzubov; in joint lead

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 14:01

Young International Master Murlai Karthikeyan made a decisive stride forward towards his GM title defeating Yuriy Kuzubov of Ukraine in the sixth round of Abu Dhabi Masters chess tournament now in progress here.

32 member Indian contingent for Youth Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 20:26

A 32-member Indian contingent has left Indian shores to participate in the ongoing Youth Olympics in Nanjing.

Jithin Paul steals show in Federation Cup Sr Athletics

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 20:19

Jithin Paul of Jharkhand stole the limelight, beating 2010 Asiad gold medallist Joseph Abraham to second place in a close 400m hurdles race for men while earning a ticket for the Incheon Asian Games on day 2 of the 18th Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships here on Sunday.

Mahiedine Mekhissi redeems himself with 1500m title

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 19:21

French athletics badboy Mahiedine Mekhissi won the European outdoor 1500 metres title on Sunday to make up for the disappointment of being disqualified after winning the 3000m steeplechase on Thursday.

Rakesh Rao wins Journalists` Chess Meet

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 18:52

Rakesh Rao of The Hindu won the Press Club of India Annual Chess tournament by maintaining an all-win record in the five-round competition here on Sunday.

Nalin Patel fires two century breaks in Billiards Premier League

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 18:30

Former world professional No.7 Nalin Patel fired two impressive century breaks for an explosive start to the inaugural Videocon Billiards Premier League, organised by the Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra, at the Bombay Gymkhana on Sunday.

Youth Olympic Games action starts without Ebola-struck nations

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 18:24

Australian triathlete Brittany Dutton won the first gold of the Youth Olympics as competition kicked-off on Sunday without Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria who withdrew because of the Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Malaysian gymnast flips out after Asian Games snub

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 16:34

Malaysian gymnast Mohd Hamzaruddin Nordin has hit out at the sport`s national governing body after they opted not to send any male athletes to next month`s Asian Games after a poor showing at the Commonwealth Games.

Chinese young golfer Dou Zecheng driving for gold at Nanjing Youth Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 15:32

Chinese golfer Dou Zecheng is hoping for the biggest win of his life at the second Youth Olympics in Nanjing.

Manly Sea Eagles hold on to NRL lead with Titans win

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 15:19

Manly Sea Eagles held off Gold Coast 15-12 to stay ahead of National Rugby League title rivals South Sydney on Sunday.

World Kabaddi League shifts finale from Mohali to Lahore, cancels Mumbai leg

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 15:15

Trying hard to make an impression in its inaugural season itself, the Wave World Kabaddi League has shifted its grand finale from Mohali to Lahore but has cancelled its Mumbai leg fearing political controversies due to the presence of a Pakistan-based team on the roster.