Seattle crushes Denver to win Super Bowl

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:26

The Seattle Seahawks showed defense still rules in the Super Bowl as they embarrassed the usually high-scoring Denver Broncos 43-8 on Sunday to win their first NFL championship in franchise history.

Teams cope with calm before Super Bowl storm

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 00:26

Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos players and coaches counted on routines to get them through the final hours before Super Bowl 48 kickoff on Sunday night.

New York, New Jersey ready for Super Bowl close-up with Broncos-Seahawks matchup

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:18

Some 80,000 football fans from around the world are set to pack into New Jersey`s Met Life Stadium on Sunday for the first NFL Super Bowl championship played in the New York area, an event that has shone a fresh spotlight on the region.

Spain Euro 2008-winning coach Luis Aragones, dies aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:47

Luis Aragones, the coach of Spain`s 2008 European Championship-winning side, died on Saturday at the age of 75, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced.

Manchester United striker, Federico Macheda joins Birmingham City on loan

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:37

Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has joined Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season, the Championship club said on their website (www.bcfc.com) on Friday.

Viswanathan Anand ties for third in Zurich blitz; loses to Magnus Carlsen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:35

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand won two, lost two and drew one for a joint third place finish at the blitz tournament of Zurich Chess Classic that concluded here today.

Wawrinka, Li Na achieve career high ranking positions after Aus Open success

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 09:56

In the latest ATP and WTA rankings, both the singles` winners – Stanislas Wawrinka and Li Na at Australian Open have gained career-high rankings at 3. With a championship winning, 2000 points each, Wawrinka and Li Na have 5,710 and 6,570 points respectively.

Excited Mickelson targets unfinished business

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 05:27

Phil Mickelson is fast approaching his mid-forties when many players begin winding down their careers but the five-time major champion says he still has a lot of unfinished business left at the game`s highest level.

Paul Di Resta happy to be back at Mercedes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 00:09

Scot Paul Di Resta is returning to compete in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) for Mercedes this season after failing to nail down a place with a Formula One team.

Four-times world champion Kudukhov dies in car crash

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 21:25

Russian freestyle wrestler Besik Kudukhov has died at the age of 27 following a car accident on Sunday, the domestic federation said.

Rashid Khan wins PGTI Order of Merit

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 20:57

Rashid Khan claimed number one position on the 2013 Rolex Rankings, the PGTI Order of Merit, after finishing sixth at the McLeod Russel Tour Championship at the RCGC on Sunday.

Lahiri to keep McLedo Russel trophy at grandparents house

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 20:40

A `veteran` of 13 titles with his maiden triumph at home, Anirban Lahiri will not take away the glittering McLeod Russel Tour Championship Trophy to Bangalore where he is based.