Zurich Chess Challenge: Viswanathan Anand suffers shock defeat

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 09:40

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand struggled with his form for the second consecutive day on Saturday as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the second round of Zurich Chess Challenge here.

Ferrari fans plan red vigil for Michael Schumacher's 45th birthday

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 11:17

Ferrari fans will hold a silent 45th birthday tribute to Michael Schumacher outside his French hospital on Friday with the seven times Formula One world champion in a coma and fighting for his life after a skiing accident.

Schumacher an F1 great, if not the greatest

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 10:29

Michael Schumacher enjoyed more wins, more titles and more success than any driver in the history of Formula One but where he ranks in the pantheon of greats will be debated for decades to come.

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.

I am not retiring, says Mary Kom

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 22:14

Tired of answering constant queries about her retirement plans, Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on friday pleaded to be left alone, saying she does not wish to call it quits.

Vettel`s F1 helmet fetches $118,000 in charity auction

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 12:46

Four-time Formula One world champion, Sebastian Vettel`s race helmet reportedly fetched a whopping 118,000 dollars at a charity auction in London.

F1 World Champ Vettel not worried about greatness talks

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 16:45

Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel has said that even if he goes to another team, there will be doubters and it will not change people`s opinions about whether he is already a great sporting icon or not.

The partying can wait for determined Vettel

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 11:42

James Hunt would doubtless have done it differently but Sebastian Vettel`s idea of bliss after winning the Formula One championship for the fourth year in a row was a few quiet days at home.

Indian Grand Prix: Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel dominates Friday practice sessions

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 23:54

Defending World Champion Sebastian Vettel looks on course for another victory at the Formula One Indian Grand Prix as he topped the timesheets of both the practice sessions here Friday.

Marc Marquez vows to forget error

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 10:08

Rookie Marc Marquez has vowed to put his costly mistake at the Australian MotoGP behind him, insisting his bid to be crowned the youngest MotoGP world champion is on track.

World champion Priyanka shocked in National U-11 Chess

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 20:54

In a major upset, top seed and world Under-10 champion Priyanka Nuttakki of Andhra Pradesh suffered a shock defeat at the hands of seventh seed Samriddhaa Ghosh of West Begal in the fourth round of the National Under-11 Girl`s Chess Championship here on.