Manchester United's lows have bigger impact than highs, says Giggs

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 00:01

Ryan Giggs has made collecting silverware a habit during his magnificent Manchester United career but the rare lean times have had a greater impact, according to the veteran Welshman.

Nagaland CM apprises Shinde on Naga-Karbi violence

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:44

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio apprised Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on prevailing situation arising out of the recent clashes between Karbis and Rengma Nagas in Karbi Anglong district of Assam.

`In limbo` Ferdinand battling to earn new contract at Man U

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 20:09

Veteran Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand has reportedly been placed on trial between now and the end of the season as he battles to earn a new contract at Old Trafford.

Stung by curbs, iron ore firms throw in the towel

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 07:36

Top trader MMTC`s $80 million iron ore export terminal, ready since 2010, has never handled a cargo. Now the company wants to spend $16 million to convert the terminal to ship coal.

Sushil Kumar to compete in 74kg in Rio Games, Yogeshwar in 65kg

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 23:56

Putting to rest all speculations, on Wednesday it was confirmed that star wrestlers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will compete in 74kg and 65kg categories respectively at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to avoid face-off against each other.

Brazil floods toll climbs to 45

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 10:45

The toll from heavy rains and flooding in Brazil`s southeast states climbed to 45, authorities said.

Former Brazil winger Renato to coach Fluminense

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 15:00

Former Brazil international winger Renato Gaucho has been appointed coach of Fluminense for a fourth time.

Rio Olympics to have new women`s wrestling categories

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 18:47

The wrestling world`s governing body, FILA, announced here Tuesday that two weight categories will be added in the women`s section in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Porto beat Rio Ave in in Portuguese league

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 15:00

FC Porto beat Rio Ave 3-1 in the 13th round of the Portuguese League in Vila do Conde, piling pressure on Sporting and Benfica.

Brazilian clubs given home ban

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:15

Two Brazilian football clubs have been ordered to play a combined 20 matches at neutral venues following a fan riot that left four people in hospital last Sunday.

Italy, Germany confirm World Cup bases

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:04

The Italian football federation has chosen the Portobello Resort near Rio de Janeiro as the Azzurri`s 2014 World Cup base.

Mary Kom to start training for Rio Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 20:25

Olympic bronze medallist boxer, M C Mary Kom on wednesday said she would soon start full-time preparations for next year`s Rio Olympics and expressed confidence of winning a gold in the mega sporting event.