Messi strikes thrice in Barcelona’s 8-0 rout of Osasuna
September 18th, 2011 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 18 (IANS) FC Barcelona bounced back to form this Saturday with an 8-0 destruction of Osasuna in the Spanish Premier Football League.The Catalans controlled the match from ... Read more...
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Absent Messi hogs limelight at media meet
August 31st, 2011 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) Reigning World Player of the Year Lionel Messi was not present at the media interaction Wednesday ahead of the Sep 2 Argentina-Venezuela match here, but the ... Read more...
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Looking forward to win, says Argentine coach
August 30th, 2011 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) New Argentine soccer coach Alejandro Sabella Monday said he was looking forward for a victory to begin his stint in the hot seat on a high ... Read more...
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HI bans Sandeep, Sardara for two years
August 27th, 2011 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) National team players Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh were Saturday banned for two years by Hockey India (HI) for indiscipline.The two had left the camp ... Read more...
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Structured coaching produces Chinese TT champions
July 26th, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) China's players and coaches maintain that their country is dominating world table tennis because their structured coaching system churns out champion after champion.Winning nine of ... Read more...
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Asian Junior TT: India’s U-18 boys win thriller against Chinese Taipei, enter semis
July 22nd, 2011 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India edged out Chinese Taipei 3-2 to enter the semifinals of the U-18 category at the Asian Junior Table Tennis Championships here Wednesday and assured ... Read more...
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Shane Watson gets first taste of Australian captaincy
July 14th, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Brisbane, July 14 (IANS) All-rounder Shane Watson got the first taste of Australian captaincy after a chronic back problem forced captain Michael Clarke to retire hurt during a practice game ... Read more...
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Carlos Tevez most likely to move to Corinthians
July 12th, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 12 (IANS) Carlos Tevez's agent Kia Joorabchian claimed that he had held talks with Brazilian giants Corinthians over a deal to take the Argentine star back to ... Read more...
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Djokovic beats Nadal to win maiden Wimbledon title (Lead)
July 4th, 2011 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
London, July 3 (IANS) Novak Djokovic underlined his rise to the top of tennis world Sunday, overpowering defending Champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 for his maiden Wimbledon ... Read more...
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Indian TT has bright future: Swedish coach
July 3rd, 2011 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Not many, including India's top table tennis star Sharath Kamal, expected Anders Johansson to be the national coach. To everyone's pleasant surprise, the renowned Swede ... Read more...
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Goalkeeper Chetri has the knack to get his place back
June 16th, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, June 16 (IANS) Bharat Chetri is the comeback man of Indian hockey. The goalkeeper has acquired a knack of fighting his way back into the national team every time ... Read more...
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Messi is probably the best I will ever see: Guardiola
May 30th, 2011 - 2:58 am ICT by IANS
London, May 29 (IANS) Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi is the best player he will ever see in his life.The Argentine inspired Barcelona to a great Champions League ... Read more...
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Kevin Pietersen says he is hungry for runs
May 25th, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 25 (IANS) England batting star Kevin Pietersen, who is returning from an injury, has warned critics not to write him off, saying he is still hungry for runs.Pietersen, ... Read more...
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I will return to defend my title: Lee Chong Wei
May 1st, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) World No.1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia said he is thrilled to become the first men's singles champion at the India Open Super Series badminton ... Read more...
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India Open Super Series: Lee Chong Wei, Porntip win singles titles (Lead)
May 1st, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) World No.1 Lee Chong Wei dug deep to overcome a resilient Peter Gade 21-12, 12-21, 21-15 to win the inaugural $200,000 India Open Super Series ... Read more...
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Sachin is best cricketer in modern game: Astle
April 6th, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Apr 6 (ANI): Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has been described as the best player of the modern game for his consistency and dedication to cricket.Commenting on whether Tendulkar is the ... Read more...
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Ex-Oz captains praise Ponting’s move to play and help Clarke
March 30th, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar. 30 (ANI): Ponting's decision to resign as captain but continue to make himself available for selection as a batsman is unconventional in Australian cricket, but former skipper Kim Hughes believes ... Read more...
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Australia needs hard nuts like “Punter” despite World Cup debacle: Dean Jones
March 27th, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 27(ANI): Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has urged Cricket Australia against dumping Ricky Ponting from the team following their early exit from the World Cup.Ponting arrived home on Sunday morning ... Read more...
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I never think about my looks, says Maria Sharapova
March 27th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 27 (ANI): Three-time grand slam championMaria Sharapova hasn't let success get to her head.The former world number one professional tennis player is not only blonde, beautiful and a staple ... Read more...
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Oz selectors’ axe poised over Cameron White, says Jones
March 22nd, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar. 22 (ANI): Former Australian middle order batsman Dean Jones is of the view that Victorian all-rounder Cameron White's days in the national squad are numbered, given his current poor form ... Read more...
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The top male tennis player of all time - Jimmy Connors
March 2nd, 2011 - 11:32 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): A new study that set out to find the best male tennis player of all time threw up some surprising results.A new ranking system developed by a ... Read more...
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Cowboys will interview Cam Newton
February 26th, 2011 - 12:48 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dallas, Feb 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Dallas Cowboys will reportedly interview Cam Newton at the NFL Combine.Club owner Jerry Jones wouldn’t stick his head out on whether he wants to have the ... Read more...
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Mediate thinks Woods is best player despite what rankings say
January 27th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 27 (ANI): American golfer Rocco Mediate is all praise for Tiger Woods, who will be paired with him at the Farmers Insurance Open, saying that he is still ... Read more...
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Malaysian PM applauds ethnic Indian player via Twitter
January 18th, 2011 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 18 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has congratulated national hockey goalkeeper and ethnic Indian S. Kumar on being named Asia's best player for 2010 - through ... Read more...
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Cam Newton & Darron Thomas battle it out
January 11th, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Eugene, Jan 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The debate on who is the best player between Cam Newton and Darron Thomas got to the heights when the two sides met at the BCS Bowl. ... Read more...
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Dropped for Oz-England 20-20s, Haddin says decision odd and confusing
January 10th, 2011 - 11:43 am ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan.10 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has joined the rest of nation in trying to understand the decisions made by the National Selection Panel (NSP) before and during the Ashes series ... Read more...
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Tendulkar, a perfect cricket role model: Swann
December 21st, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 21 (ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann has described Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar as the perfect cricket role model.Reacting to Tendulkar scoring his 50th Test ton, Swann says in ... Read more...
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Saurav enters pre-quarters of Punj Lloyd Masters
December 15th, 2010 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) India's Saurav Ghoshal overcame a spirted challenge from the lower-ranked Adrian Waller of England 11-7, 12-10, 11-6 to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the $192,500 Professional Squash Association ... Read more...
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Wasim urges Pak cricket fans, media to ‘back national team to win World Cup 2011′
December 7th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Dec 7 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has urged players, fans and the media to move on from the recent problems plaguing Pakistan cricket, and back the country to ... Read more...
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Former Chicago Bulls Player Quintin Dailey Dies Aged 49
November 10th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The American basketball player Quintin Dailey died Monday at his home in Las Vegas. Clark County Coroner's Office spokeswoman said that the late basketball player died ... Read more...
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Chirag United down East Bengal to enter final
November 4th, 2010 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Mohammad Rafique's late strike handed Chirag United a 1-0 victory over fancied East Bengal and a spot in the final of the Durand Cup football here Thursday. ... Read more...
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Atwal tied 52nd, Molinari leads in WGC-HSBC
November 4th, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Nov 4 (IANS) Arjun Atwal started with a flourish as he birdied his first two holes but then failed to find any more in the first round of the ... Read more...
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Strauss expects ‘outstanding player’ Pietersen to shine during Ashes series
October 31st, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Perth, Oct 31(ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss has backed batting star Kevin Pietersen to shine during next month's tour of Australia.Strauss said that he expects Pietersen to re-establish himself as one of ... Read more...
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Boston Celtics Wins Against Miami Heats With 88-80
October 27th, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oct 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Yesterdays' match between Boston Celtics and Miami heats led to the victory of the Celtics with a score of 88-80, at the TD Gardens in Boston. ... Read more...
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Ferguson staged Rooney fiasco to raise Man U ’salary ceiling’: Bosnich
October 27th, 2010 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 27(ANI): Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes that manager Sir Alex Ferugson had staged the Wayne Rooney fiasco in a bid to raise the club's salary cap."I don't ... Read more...
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