Kiwi rugby league to probe player's use of prescription drugs in World Cup final

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 19:14

The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is reportedly investigating whether players misused prescription drugs during the recent World Cup campaign, which they lost to Australia in the final at Old Trafford in Manchester on November 30.

Olympic champion`s ex-girlfriend gets lifer in China

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:43

A Chinese Olympic champion`s former girlfriend, who cheated more than two dozen well-known figures in the sports and entertainment industries of nearly USD 10 million, has been awarded life imprisonment by a court here.

Viswanathan Anand says administration not his cup of tea

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:36

He might have been dethroned as the world champion by Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen at home, but the hunger to succeed is still alive in Viswanathan Anand who says he is looking forward to fix some issues and start the new season on a positive note.

Golfer Darren Clarke backs internet fitness regime to help gain Ryder Cup spot

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:47

Northern Irish golfer Darren Clarke has claimed that a newinternet fitness regime has made him stronger than ever as he targets a Ryder Cup place.

US delegate Boitano comes out as gay ahead of Sochi

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 08:57

American Olympic figure skating champion Brian Boitano said on Thursday he is gay, making the announcement two days after being named to the official United States delegation to the Sochi Winter Games.

Autobiography of Mary Kom released in Manipur

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 14:36

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion woman boxer M C Mary Kom`s autobiography "Unbreakable" was released here at the premises of Imphal College.

Wladimir targeting WBC heavyweight title

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:55

Ukraine`s Wladimir Klitschko wants to become undisputed world heavyweight champion by claiming the WBC crown vacated by his older brother Vitali, according to reports.

Tyson staying clean but still sparring with temptation

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:04

American boxing legend Mike Tyson is still sparring with temptation and has said that he would not stop drinking or getting high but would hopefully not make a fool of himself.

Dortmund footballer faster than Usain Bolt?

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 15:55

Germany`s 100m sprint champion Julian Reus has challenged Borussia Dortmund winger Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a sprint race to prove whether the football star is faster than Usain Bolt, according to reports.

Outlawed GNLA`s chief gets bail in one more case

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 13:53

Champion R Sangma, who headed the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army in Meghalaya, has been granted bail in one more case.

Murray`s mother Judy makes New Year`s resolution to get children `active`

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 13:36

Andy Murray`s mother, Judy, has made a set of New Year`s resolutions to make children healthier and happier.

India gets down to preparing for U-17 World Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 17:17

India is gearing itself to host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in 2017, in preparation for which, the country`s parent body for football, is giving the push to short-listed host cities to put infrastructure upgradation on the fast track.