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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.

Indian men hoopsters grouped with Palestine, Saudi

Indian men hoopsters grouped with Palestine, Saudi

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 15:51

Indian men have been grouped with Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan in the preliminary phase of the basketball competition in next month`s 17th Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea.

Kaliese Spencer, Kirani James grab headlines in Birmingham

Kaliese Spencer, Kirani James grab headlines in Birmingham

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 15:50

Jamaican Kaliese Spencer raced to her second fastest time of the year while Grenada`s Olympic champion Kirani James also cruised, as they racked up wins in the Birmingham Grand Prix here.

Nacer Chadli spurs Tottenham to 4-0 win on Redknapp return

Nacer Chadli spurs Tottenham to 4-0 win on Redknapp return

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 21:58

Tottenham Hotspur made it six points from two games as players condemned as expensive mistakes last season starred in a 4-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers to ensure Harry Redknapp endured a miserable return to his former club on Sunday.

Usain Bolt ends season, will not run in Zurich

Usain Bolt ends season, will not run in Zurich

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 21:54

World record holder and six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has decided to end his 2014 season and will not compete in the 100 meters in Thursday`s IAAF Diamond League Final in Zurich, organisers said on Sunday.

Yoyo Tigers continues fine run, beat Royal Kings USA

Yoyo Tigers continues fine run, beat Royal Kings USA

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 21:50

Continuing their fine run in the ongoing World Kabaddi League, Yoyo Tigers overcame Royal Kings USA 58-54 in a close contest here today.

Bengaluru Bulls beat Bengal Warriors to stay alive in Pro Kabaddi League

Bengaluru Bulls beat Bengal Warriors to stay alive in Pro Kabaddi League

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 21:46

Hosts Bengaluru Bulls defeated Bengal Warriors 37-24 in a one-sided match of the Pro Kabaddi League at the Kanteerva Indoor Stadium here today to keep their hopes alive for a semifinal spot.

Indian volleyball team in final of AVC Cup

Indian volleyball team in final of AVC Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 21:42

Indian men`s volleyball team today stormed into the final of the 4th AVC Cup following a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Iran in the semifinals in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Dhruv Sitwala`s 188 break steers MB`s Shooters into BPL final

Dhruv Sitwala`s 188 break steers MB`s Shooters into BPL final

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 19:38

Dhruv Sitwala, fresh from his silver medal winning feat in the recent world team championship, uncorked the tournament-high break of 188 to steer MB`s Shooters into the final of the inaugural Videocon Billiards Premier League at the Bombay Gymkhana here today.

Shuttler Ajay Jayaram on the comeback trail

Shuttler Ajay Jayaram on the comeback trail

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 18:25

Ajay Jayaram was all set to qualify for the 2012 Olympics on the strength of his world ranking with Parupalli Kashyap close on his heels. But the Mumbaikar lost out and the Hyderabadi made it to London in fortuitous circumstances.

Boxer Solanki loses in semis, to play for bronze in YoG

Boxer Solanki loses in semis, to play for bronze in YoG

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 18:06

Boxer Gaurav Solanki will fight out for a bronze medal in men`s flyweight (52kg) after he lost his semifinal bout against Ping Lyu of China in the second Youth Olympics here on Sunday.

Roosters close in on NRL top after Manly, Souths lose

Roosters close in on NRL top after Manly, Souths lose

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 16:33

The Sydney Roosters stepped up their quest for back-to-back National Rugby League championships with a crushing 46-12 win over the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland on Sunday.

Heyneke Meyer hails Springbok character after scare

Heyneke Meyer hails Springbok character after scare

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 16:29

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer hailed the character of his team Sunday in the wake of a lucky 33-31 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina in Salta.

Katie Ledecky sets 1500m freestyle world record

Katie Ledecky sets 1500m freestyle world record

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 15:25

American Katie Ledecky set her second world record in two days by shattering her own 1,500-metre freestyle record at the Pan Pacific Championships on Sunday.

Gujrathi holds Kryvoruchko; Karthikeyan beats Areshchenko

Gujrathi holds Kryvoruchko; Karthikeyan beats Areshchenko

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 14:55

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi kept himself in joint lead following a come-from-behind draw with second seed Yuriy Kryvoruchko of Ukraine in the fourth round of Abu Dhabi Masters chess tournament now underway here.

Sindhu, Saina lead Indian challenge at World Championships

Sindhu, Saina lead Indian challenge at World Championships

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 14:07

An exuberant P V Sindhu would look to improve the colour of her medal even as a fit-again Saina Nehwal eyes her maiden podium finish when a confident Indian badminton team starts its campaign in the World Championship here .

Shooter Tara Shahdeo accuses husband of forceful conversion

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 13:37

In a shocking set of events on a possible `Love Jihad`, national level shooter Tara Shahdeo, has alleged that her husband Ranjit Kumar Kohli assaulted her because of her refusal to convert to Islam. Kohli kept Tara under confinement for one month, torturing and forcing her to convert to Islam. He even changed her name to Sara, to which she protested.