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Murali Karthikeyan dumps Kuzubov; in joint lead

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.

I too deserve Bharat Ratna, hope to get it in lifetime: Balbir Singh

I too deserve Bharat Ratna, hope to get it in lifetime: Balbir Singh

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 13:25

With Major Dhyan Chand`s name finally being nominated for the Bharat Ratna, another hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr feels going by his achievements he too deserves the country`s highest civilian award and hopes to get the recognition in his lifetime.

German wrestling legend plays coach at Nanjing Youth Olympics

German wrestling legend plays coach at Nanjing Youth Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 13:15

German wrestler Karan Mosebach may be unknown to many at the Nanjing Youth Olympics, but the 17-year-old has garnered some attention thanks to his big name mentor.

Australian Dutton wins first gold at Nanjing Youth Olympics

Australian Dutton wins first gold at Nanjing Youth Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 13:13

Brittany Dutton of Australia took the first gold medal of the second Summer Youth Olympic Games by winning the women`s triathlon here Sunday.

Britain`s Brook wins IBF welterweight title

Britain`s Brook wins IBF welterweight title

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 11:30

Britain`s Kell Brook stretched his perfect record to 33 straight wins by beating Shawn Porter by a majority decision late Saturday to capture the International Boxing Federation`s world welterweight title.

Rose helps USA to exhibition win in Chicago return

Rose helps USA to exhibition win in Chicago return

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 11:26

Derrick Rose returned to his home court on late Saturday, helping Team USA to a 95-78 win over Brazil in an exhibition tuneup contest for the World Cup of Basketball.

Swimming: Europe`s best look for Olympic boost in Berlin

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 06:11

A host of Olympic and world champions will compete in the European championships from Monday looking to land crucial early blows just two years out from the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Nigeria quits China Youth Olympics over Ebola outbreak

Nigeria quits China Youth Olympics over Ebola outbreak

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 00:23

Nigeria today pulled out of the Youth Olympics in China`s?Nanjing city, a day after two other west African nations withdrew from the Games over the worst outbreak of deadly Ebola virus in decades in Africa.

All Blacks winning run ends in draw with Wallabies

All Blacks winning run ends in draw with Wallabies

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 21:40

The All Blacks missed out on a world record winning streak when they were held to a 12-12 draw by the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney on Saturday.

Clermont edge Grenoble to launch post-Cotter era

Clermont edge Grenoble to launch post-Cotter era

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 20:51

Clermont, boasting a new coaching set-up and a new raft of stars, got their Top 14 campaign off to a winning start on Saturday with a close 30-26 victory over Grenoble.

India to part ways with foreign TT coach after Asian Games

India to part ways with foreign TT coach after Asian Games

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 17:57

German coach Peter Engel`s year-old stint with the struggling Indian table tennis team will end with the September 19-Oct 4 Asian Games, TTFI secretary general Dhanraj Choudhary said on Saturday.

Champions Toulon start post-Jonny Wilkinson era with victory

Champions Toulon start post-Jonny Wilkinson era with victory

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 11:14

Defending champions Toulon began life after Jonny Wilkinson with a battling 29-15 victory at Bayonne on Friday on the opening day of the new Top 14 season.

Sponsors persuade Usain Bolt to run until 2017

Sponsors persuade Usain Bolt to run until 2017

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 11:03

Sprint superstar Usain Bolt revealed Friday that he will put back his planned retirement until 2017 at the request of his sponsors.

Injured Paul George eyes 2016 Rio Olympics basketball campaign

Injured Paul George eyes 2016 Rio Olympics basketball campaign

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 10:59

Indiana Pacers star Paul George said Friday the horrific broken leg he suffered in a Team USA training game hasn`t turned him off competing for his country.

Return to best will take time: Michael Phelps

Return to best will take time: Michael Phelps

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 10:55

American swimming superstar Michael Phelps said Saturday it would take time to return to his best ahead of next week`s Pan Pacific Championships in Australia.

Telangana Government bonanza for Commonwealth Games medallists

Telangana Government bonanza for Commonwealth Games medallists

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 08:46

There was a bonanza for several sportspersons here Friday with the Telangana Government presenting cash awards to players like Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Gagan Narang for bringing laurels to the country and the state in events such as Commonwealth Games.

Women`s Rugby World Cup: England ready to ditch perpetual bridesmaid tag

Women`s Rugby World Cup: England ready to ditch perpetual bridesmaid tag

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 07:31

England will be hoping it`s fourth time lucky when they play Canada in the final of the women`s Rugby World Cup on Sunday so they can ditch the mantle of perpetual bridesmaids.