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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.

US basketball team cancels Senegal trip over Ebola fears

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 05:38

USA Basketball has canceled the team`s trip to Senegal because of concerns over the deadly Ebola outbreak, the federation chairman told ESPN.com on Friday.

Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers wins second gold with year`s best time at European championships

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 03:12

Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers ran the fastest 200 metres this year on Friday to collect her second gold medal of the European championships.

Sim Bhullar makes history with Sacramento Kings deal

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 23:46

Sim Bhullar inked a contract with the Sacramento Kings on Friday to become the first player of Indian descent to sign for an NBA team.

Two players die at world chess championship in Norway

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 22:44

Two contestants in the just-ended Chess Olympiad in northern Norway died on the event`s final day, apparently from natural causes, police said on Friday.

Dabang Delhi pip U Mumba in Pro Kabaddi

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 22:18

A solid game in the second half saw Dabang Delhi edge past U Mumba 36-27 after both teams were separated by just two points at half time, in the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi league here on Saturday.

Telangana government rewards CWG medallists, other sportspersons

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 22:18

There was a bonanza for several sportspersons here today 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.

Top athletes set for Asian Games selection trials

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 17:35

More than a thousand athletes, including most of the country`s top stars, are set to vie for honours and a place in the Indian team for next month`s Asian Games in the Federation Cup National Athletics Championship which begins here on Saturday.