Swimmer Ann Curtis dies
July 27th, 2012 - 6:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
California, July 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ann Curtis, who is a renowned swimmer for winning two gold medal at the 1984 Olympics that were held in London died on Thursday at the age ... Read more...
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Close contest likely in final round of Rotax Karting
September 2nd, 2011 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Sep 2 (IANS) Close contests are on cards in the fifth and final round of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting Championship beginning at the Meco Ministry of ... Read more...
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Red Rooster Racing exit motorsports
April 25th, 2011 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 25 (IANS) After three seasons, the high-profile Bangalore-based Red Rooster Racing team has decided to exit motorsports in view of a financial crunch, according to its Managing Director ... Read more...
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Close contests in offing in national motor racing
November 26th, 2010 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 26 (IANS) With the titles in almost all the four classes still up for grabs, the competition in the penultimate round of the 13th JK Tyre National Motor Racing Championship ... Read more...
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrested for domestic violence
September 10th, 2010 - 2:06 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Las Vegas, Sep 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Police are allegedly investigating boxing icon - Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the suspicion of assaulting the mother of his child, Josie Harris.Police sources revealed that they ... Read more...
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I will help England spinners: Mushtaq Ahmed
July 27th, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Former Pakistan leg spinner and current spin bowling coach of England, Mushtaq Ahmed has said he will be helping the home team win the upcoming Test series against ... Read more...
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Gill set to clinch Rally of Maharashtra
June 26th, 2010 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Nashik, June 26 (IANS) Gaurav Gill of Team MRF Tyres was poised to clinch the title in the Rally of Maharashtra, the first round of the 2010 Speed-Indian National Rally Championship, as ... Read more...
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Larry Pearson Rushed To Hospital During Saturday’s Exhibition Race
March 21st, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Bristol, March 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) On Saturday, the exhibition race which was organized by Bristol Motor Speedway, turned out gory when a terrifying accident took place between the cars of ... Read more...
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Schumacher’s return a big boost for F1
December 24th, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) Like anywhere else, the Indian motor sports fraternity welcomed the decision of seven times World champion Michael Schumacher to return to Formula One racing in 2010 with Mercedes ... Read more...
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PGA Tour Player Of The Year: Tiger Woods
December 22nd, 2009 - 9:04 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tiger Woods has always been an example for several aspiring golfers and the recent reports of scandals that has circulated about the golfer has severely ... Read more...
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China determined to find its own Tiger Woods
October 1st, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Oct.1 (ANI): China's golf chief is determined to find a local Tiger Woods in a bid to give the sport in the country a shot in the arm.The China Daily ... Read more...
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan inducted into Hall of Fame
September 15th, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 15 (ANI): Basketball legend Michael Jordan has been awarded a place in the sport's Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.The 46-year-old star, who officially retired from the NBA in 2003, ... Read more...
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Vettel’s return to Monza, from outsider to contender
September 9th, 2009 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Monza, Sep 9 (DPA) Sebastian Vettel returns to the Italian Formula One Grand Prix after a remarkable transformation from outsider to championship contender.
At the age 21, the German became the youngest race ... Read more...
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Ferrari boss backs adviser Schumacher
April 24th, 2009 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Sakhir (Bahrain), April 24 (DPA) Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali Friday backed record Formula One champion Michael Schumacher as "part of our team" following criticism of the German's advisory role.
Schumacher, who retired in ... Read more...
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World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand returns to heroes welcome
November 21st, 2008 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Nov.21 (ANI): World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand today returned to his hometown. He was given a warm welcome at the Chennai Airport for retaining his world title and doing the ... Read more...
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