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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.

HI-SAI in collision course after cancellation of women`s camp

HI-SAI in collision course after cancellation of women`s camp

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:14

A war of words have broken out between Hockey India and Sports Authority of India regarding the cancellation of junior women hockey team`s national camp with the SAI accusing HI of overshooting the allocated budget.

India, Pakistan in same pool of Asian Games

India, Pakistan in same pool of Asian Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 17:05

India have been clubbed alongside arch-rivals and eight-time champions Pakistan in the 10-nation men`s hockey competition at the 17th Asian Games to be held in Incheon, South Korea from September 19 to October 4.

Abhijeet Gupta spearheads Indian challenge in Abu Dhabi Masters

Abhijeet Gupta spearheads Indian challenge in Abu Dhabi Masters

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:53

Grandmaster and former world junior champion Abhijeet Gupta will spearhead the Indian challenge in the Abu Dhabi Masters that starts in the Gulf Emirate here.

Shooting well, hope to win Olympic quota in Spain: Gurpal Singh

Shooting well, hope to win Olympic quota in Spain: Gurpal Singh

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:41

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gurpal Singh is confident of cashing in on the momentum and earning a 2016 Olympic quota place in the upcoming World Championships in Granada, Spain.

Gujarat boxing body claims conspiracy in suspension

Gujarat boxing body claims conspiracy in suspension

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:35

Claiming conspiracy in the suspension of Gujarat Amateur Boxing Association, its General Secretary I D Nanavati has written to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) complaining that the move was aimed at stopping him from participating in the upcoming Boxing India elections.

Stalemate prompted Cardiff move, says Jones

Stalemate prompted Cardiff move, says Jones

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 15:02

Wales prop Adam Jones has pointed to the stalemate between the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the four Welsh regions as the reason behind his decision to leave the Ospreys.

Todd Bertuzzi settles suit with Steve Moore: report

Todd Bertuzzi settles suit with Steve Moore: report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 14:21

Steve Moore, whose career ended when he suffered a serious concussion in a hockey altercation, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against his attacker, media reports said.

Missy Franklin hit by back spasms ahead of Pan Pacs

Missy Franklin hit by back spasms ahead of Pan Pacs

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 14:15

Multiple Olympic and world champion Missy Franklin`s preparations for this week`s Pan Pacific Championships on Australia`s Gold Coast have been hit by back trouble, US team officials said Wednesday.

Michael Phelps can swim faster after comeback: Bob Bowman

Michael Phelps can swim faster after comeback: Bob Bowman

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 14:11

US superstar Michael Phelps came out of retirement because he believes he can swim faster than ever before, his coach Bob Bowman said on Wednesday.

Cronulla players given notices by doping body

Cronulla players given notices by doping body

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 14:05

Seventeen past and present Cronulla Sharks rugby league players were issued with "show-cause" notices by Australia`s sports anti-doping body Wednesday following a long-running probe into a supplements scandal.

Michael Phelps confident of getting back to his best

Michael Phelps confident of getting back to his best

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 13:59

Michael Phelps` comeback to competitive swimming has been anything but smooth sailing. A series of rare defeats have illuminated the enormous challenge he faces getting back to the top.

Spain knock out India in squash championship

Spain knock out India in squash championship

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 13:48

Spain defeated India 2-1 in the quarterfinal of the WSF World Junior Squash Team Championship here Tuesday.

Dengue fever forces Indonesian to withdraw from world championships

Dengue fever forces Indonesian to withdraw from world championships

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 13:43

Indonesia`s miserable luck with injuries has continued with Simon Santoso the latest shuttler forced to withdraw from next week`s world championships in Denmark after contracting dengue fever.

North Korea on major sports drive, says Pyongyang official

North Korea on major sports drive, says Pyongyang official

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 13:33

North Korea hopes to harness the power of sport to raise its image on the world stage through international competitions such as the Olympic Games, and to bolster labour output and national defence by improving its citizens` well-being, the head of a North Korean sports delegation said on Wednesday.

`Insulted` Manoj Kumar to file case against Sports Ministry

`Insulted` Manoj Kumar to file case against Sports Ministry

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 13:18

Feeling "insulted" after his name was not added to this year`s list of Arjuna awardees, boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday said he would sue the Sports Ministry for the "injustice" meted out to him.

Sania, Yuvraj, Bopanna – all going crazy about Ice Bucket Challenge

Sania, Yuvraj, Bopanna – all going crazy about Ice Bucket Challenge

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 13:10

World known personalities like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Cristiano Ronaldo and Oprah Winfrey have already taken up the challenge and now the Indian sports personalities are also finding themselves gripped by the Ice Bucket fever.