Brazil’s World Cup-winning coach in demand
April 17th, 2012 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 17 (IANS) Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says he has been approached by Colombia and "two Asian teams" to coach them for the ... Read more...
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Blake clocks this year’s fastest 100m
April 16th, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), April 16 (IANS) Yohan Blake of Jamaica, the reigning world 100-metre champion, clocked 9.90 seconds in cold and rainy conditions at the UTech Classic athletics meet to set ... Read more...
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I-League: Lajong take on Prayag United
April 14th, 2012 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, April 14 (IANS) Under pressure from their loyal fans, Shillong Lajong FC will host Prayag United SC in a 25th round I-League encounter at JN Sports Complex here Sunday.Lajong ... Read more...
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We have to stay alert against Sporting Clube: Armando
April 14th, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, April 14 (IANS) Dempo have opened a seven-point lead at the top of the table and are overwhelming favourites to regain the title. But coach Armando Colaco said Sporting ... Read more...
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Depleted Salgaocar face Mohun Bagan challenge
April 13th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, April 13 (IANS) Salgaocar Sports Club will find themselves severely depleted as they prepare to take on the might of Mohun Bagan in the 25th round I-League clash at ... Read more...
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Monfils, Gasquet pull out of Monte Carlo Masters
April 13th, 2012 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, April 13 (IANS) France's Gael Monfils and Richard Gasquet pulled out of the Masters 1000 event in Monte Carlo due to injury.Monfils, world No. 14, cited a side ... Read more...
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Brad Pitt was a basketball reject
April 12th, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt says he couldn't make it to the first squad in high school and formed his own basketball team with other rejects.The ... Read more...
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Consistency has been Dempo’s hallmark: Climax
April 12th, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India football captain Climax Lawrence Thursday praised his side for their consistency as Dempo looked all set to retain the I-League title.Dempo recorded a ... Read more...
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Corinthians secure Copa Libertadores knockout-stage berth
April 12th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 12 (IANS) Corinthians secured their passage to the next phase of the Copa Libertadores with a 3-1 away victory over Paraguay's Nacional.Jorge Henrique returned from injury ... Read more...
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Dhoni has learnt to live with pressure: Fleming
April 11th, 2012 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming admits the defending champions were put under tremendous pressure by Delhi Daredevils and has appreciated his captain Mahendra Singh ... Read more...
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I-League: Churchill look to close gap on Dempo
April 10th, 2012 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, April 10 (IANS) Churchill Brothers will look to reduce the deficit against I-League leaders Dempo SC when the two teams meet in a decisive 24th round clash at the ... Read more...
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Barca’s season a success: Guardiola
April 3rd, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, April 3 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said his side's performances this season should already be considered a success.Guardiola was speaking ahead of Tuesday's Champions League ... Read more...
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Coach Mendilibar renews contract with Osasuna
March 31st, 2012 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 31 (IANS) Spanish Primera Liga football outfit, Osasuna, have extended the contract of coach Jose Luis Mendilibar for a another year, the club confirmed.The former Valladolid and Athletic ... Read more...
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I-League: Lajong all set to host Sporting Clube
March 30th, 2012 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, March 30 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC will look to pocket all three points when they host Sporting Clube de Goa in a 22nd round I-League match Saturday.Sporting Clube de ... Read more...
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Minor fire in Shatabdi Express
March 29th, 2012 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Hundreds of passengers on board the Shatabdi Express had a close shave Thursday evening in Uttar Pradesh after a minor fire broke out under a coach, ... Read more...
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Barca complain to UEFA over San Siro pitch
March 29th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 29 (IANS) Spanish football giants Barcelona Thursday said they had complained to UEFA over the quality of the pitch at the San Siro, after they were held ... Read more...
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Valencia torn between domestic and European aims
March 28th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 28 (IANS) Valencia coach Unai Emery admits that he is torn between the need to try and secure third place for his side in the Spanish Primera Liga ... Read more...
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I-League: Pune FC take on Pailan Arrows
March 24th, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, March 24 (IANS) Hosts Pune FC, who sit pretty at the fifth spot with 34 points from 20 matches, take on Pailan Arrows at the Balewadi Sports Complex Sunday. ... Read more...
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Six points still a big lead: Guardiola
March 24th, 2012 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 24 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists that his side still has a lot of work to do if they want to overtake Real Madrid in the ... Read more...
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We can’t be complacent: Dempo coach
March 23rd, 2012 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Margao (Goa), March 23 (IANS) Coach Armando Colaco is taking nothing for granted when leaders Dempo SC play bottom-placed HAL as the I-League resumes at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Saturday.Dempo ... Read more...
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I-League: Prayag look to avenging defeat
March 23rd, 2012 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Prayag United will kick-start the I-League campaign after almost a month's break when they host Mumbai FC at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan Saturday looking to avenge ... Read more...
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Dortmund record narrow victory in German Cup
March 21st, 2012 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, March 21 (IANS) German Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund beat second division team Greuther Fuehrth 1-0 thanks to midfielder Ilkay Guendogan's late goal.A first division front-runner, Dortmund dominated the match ... Read more...
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German club Kaiserslautern fires coach Kurz
March 21st, 2012 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, March 21 (IANS) Bottom of the table, German Bundesliga team Kaiserslautern has sacked coach Marco Kurz, the club announced Wednesday.Kaiserslautern parted way with Kurz and his assistant Guenther Gorenzel ... Read more...
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AZ coach Verbeek gets one-match ban
March 21st, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, March 21 (IANS) AZ Alkmaar coach Gertjan Verbeek received a one-match ban Wednesday and will therefore miss the Dutch Cup match against Heracles Almelo Thursday.The disciplinary committee of ... Read more...
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Adriano injury poses problems for Barcelona
March 21st, 2012 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 21 (IANS) Barcelona have suffered another injury setback with left back Adriano ruled out of action for at least 10 days.Adriano was forced out of action at ... Read more...
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Cannes invites Onir to attend Producers Network
March 20th, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Onir couldn't have asked for more. First he won the National Award for "I AM" and now the director has received an official invitation from Cannes ... Read more...
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Stuttgart beat Hoffenheim
March 17th, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, March 17 (IANS) Bosnian striker Vedad Ibisevic scored twice on his return to his former club to earn Stuttgart a 2-1 victory against Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga.Ibisevic opened ... Read more...
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Mourinho: Liga is priority
March 15th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 15 (IANS) Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho continues to insist that winning the Spanish Primera Liga title is more important for his side than winning a 10th Champions ... Read more...
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UAE football team qualifies for London Olympics
March 15th, 2012 - 12:51 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 14 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) football team Wednesday made history when it qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time.The UAE defeated Uzbekistan 3-2 ... Read more...
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Sevilla president hits out at players
March 14th, 2012 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 14 (IANS) Sevilla President Jose Maria del Nido has lashed out some of his players for the club's poor run in the Spanish La Liga football.Sevilla are currently ... Read more...
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PSV fire coach Rutten
March 13th, 2012 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, March 13 (IANS) Dutch football club PSV Eindhoven fired manager Fred Rutten after three consecutive defeats.Former players Phillip Cocu and Ernest Faber will take over the first team ... Read more...
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Vasco da Gama continue unbeaten run in Rio Cup
March 12th, 2012 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 12 (IANS) Vasco da Gama continued with their undefeated streak in the state championship of Brazil, Rio Cup after a 3-0 demolition of Madureira in the ... Read more...
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Malaysia launches Chinese-made trains
March 8th, 2012 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, March 8 (IANS) Malaysia Thursday launched four Chinese-made electric trains for urban public transport.These are first of the 38 six-coach trains bought by Malaysia for 1.89 billion ringgit ... Read more...
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Deron Williams scores a career record of 57 points
March 5th, 2012 - 11:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Mar 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New Jersey Nets had a morale boosting win against the Charlotte Bobcats. The star of the night undoubtedly was Deron Williams who scored a career record ... Read more...
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Mourinho retains doubt over his future
March 4th, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 4 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho made no effort to clear doubts about his future as the team's manager.Although he has a contract at Real Madrid until ... Read more...
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