India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI - Preview

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 05:09

India would look to gain some valuable experience and confidence when they clash with New Zealand in a five-match ODI series, beginning here tomorrow, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys will begin the defence of their World Cup title on these very shores next year.

Ominous Novak Djokovic pummels Istomin, enters Australian Open fourth round

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:44

Novak Djokovic`s bid for a fourth successive title at Melbourne Park shifted up a gear with an impressive 6-3 6-3 7-5 win over Uzbek Denis Istomin on Friday, booking the Serb a place in the Australian Open fourth round.

Deepika & co keep Indian archery on target in 2013

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 14:57

India`s golden girl Deepika Kumari led the women contingent to a new height stunning world champions Korea in the World Cup, while the relatively new compound archers too emulated their recurve teammates in what turned out to be a good year for Indian archery.

`World champions` Spain set to impose 1000-euro fine for street soccer players

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 16:15

People who play football on the streets of Spain could be hit with fines of up to 1,000 euros if new proposals by the Spanish government are given the green light by the country`s parliament, according to reports.

Corinthians to release book on Club World Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 13:28

World Champions Corinthians are due to launch a book on their Club World Cup success last month in Japan.

More motivated than ever for 2013: Massa

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 11:26

Ferrari`s driver Felipe Massa says he is "more motivated than ever" for the next season after an impressive second-half of the 2012 Formula 1 season.

Can`t take away the fact that we are world champions: Ganguly

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 20:33

Sourav Ganguly found little substance in the report published in a British newspaper about the World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan being fixed.

Els eyes putting gain with vision gurus

Last Updated: Friday, January 27, 2012, 16:35

The eyes have it on the greens, according to Ernie Els who is desperately striving to break back into the world`s top 50 to secure a cherished place in this year`s Masters.

Djokovic, Kvitova named ITF World Champions

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 08:50

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic have been named ITF World Champions for 2011.

World champions brawl on FIFA`s Fair Play Day

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 08:44

World champions Spain set the wrong kind of example on FIFA`s Fair Play day when they got themselves into a brawl at the end of their 3-2 friendly win over Chile on Friday.