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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.

`End ban on Sikh basketball players with turbans`

`End ban on Sikh basketball players with turbans`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:05

A coalition of US lawmakers Tuesday urged the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to end its discriminatory policy against Sikh basketball players who wear turbans, an important article of their faith.

Batra files RTI against top officials of SAI, Sports Ministry

Batra files RTI against top officials of SAI, Sports Ministry

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 23:33

After a national hockey camp was not cleared by the government, Hockey India`s secretary general Narinder Batra today filed an RTI against Ajit Sharan, secretary, ministry of sports, and SAI director general Jiji Thomson.

Lance Armstrong living positive life but problems not over

Lance Armstrong living positive life but problems not over

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 21:48

Lance Armstrong is living an unbothered and positive life 18 months after confessing to using performance-enhancing drugs, the disgraced cyclist told CNN.

Thingalaya equals own national record, books Incheon ticket

Thingalaya equals own national record, books Incheon ticket

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 21:12

Siddhanth Thingalaya booked himself an Asian Games ticket after equaling his own national record in the men`s 110m hurdles as the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships concluded, here on Tuesday.

Conspiracy to keep Manoj out: Brother

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 20:37

Manoj Kumar`s elder brother Rajesh Kumar, who also coached the Commonwealth Games gold medallist, on Tuesday lashed out at the Kapil Dev-led selection committee for sticking to its stand of not considering the boxer for the Arjuna Awards and called it a "conspiracy".

Oscar Pistorius`s brother makes `miraculous recovery`

Oscar Pistorius`s brother makes `miraculous recovery`

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 18:24

Oscar Pistorius`s older brother Carl has made a "miraculous recovery" after being involved in a serious road crash earlier this month, a family spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Luis Suarez was 'very depressed' after biting incident

Luis Suarez was 'very depressed' after biting incident

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 18:21

Controversial striker Luis Suarez said he was "very depressed" after the World Cup biting incident that led to the Uruguay international being initially banned from all soccer activities for four months.

No changes to Arjuna Awards recommendation list

No changes to Arjuna Awards recommendation list

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:49

The controversial recommendation of boxer Jai Bhagwan and squash player Anaka Alankamony for the prestigious Arjuna Awards stands after the Kapil Dev-led selection committee met again today and decided not to make any changes in the original 15-athlete list.

Pink Panther gear up for challenge as league enters Jaipur

Pink Panther gear up for challenge as league enters Jaipur

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 16:37

With the Pro-Kabaddi league entering pink city Jaipur, the hosts Pink Panther are looking forward to make most of playing on their home turf.

Race Walker Irfan aims medal at Asian Games

Race Walker Irfan aims medal at Asian Games

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 14:02

India`s K T Irfan has rued the lack of international competitions for race walkers but still feels he can have a shot at a medal in the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

World number one Lee Chong Wei reunited with coach

World number one Lee Chong Wei reunited with coach

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 12:07

Lee Chong Wei`s hopes of winning a first world title were handed a major boost after the Malaysian badminton association settled a row with the world number one`s coach and allowed the duo to work together again.

Asian Games: Japan name women flag bearer, captain for first time

Asian Games: Japan name women flag bearer, captain for first time

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 09:18

Japan named weightlifter Hiromi Miyake as team captain and archer Kaori Kawanaka as flag bearer for next month`s Asian Games in South Korea, the first time the country has selected women for both roles.

With Donald Sterling saga over, Steve Ballmer gets ovation from Clipper Nation

With Donald Sterling saga over, Steve Ballmer gets ovation from Clipper Nation

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 09:14

With his trademark top-of-the-lungs, high-fiving, rambunctious enthusiasm, former Microsoft Corp chief executive Steve Ballmer introduced himself to Los Angeles Clippers fans on Monday, promising a new era for the NBA team after former owner Donald Sterling was banned for life over racist remarks.

Swimming: `Iron Lady` holds firm to take European gold

Swimming: `Iron Lady` holds firm to take European gold

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 01:14

Katinka Hosszu and Velimir Stjepanovic were the first individual winners on the opening night at the European Swimming Championships in Berlin.

Rafael Nadal to miss US Open due to wrist injury

Rafael Nadal to miss US Open due to wrist injury

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 20:49

Reigning champion Rafael Nadal will miss the US Open later this month due to a right wrist injury.

Leander Paes drops out of top 10 in latest rankings

Leander Paes drops out of top 10 in latest rankings

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 18:41

Veteran star Leander Paes dropped out of top-10 after losing a place in the doubles ranking, while Rohan Bopanna slid to 29 following a steep loss of eight places in the new chart issued on Monday.