Usain Bolt turns DJ to celebrate his world record
August 13th, 2012 - 6:05 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The biggest star of the London Olympic Games celebrated his world record win by turning into a DJ and spinning some records. The Jamaican athlete who has ... Read more...
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Rogge lauds athletes, says Olympics happy and glorious (Lead)
August 13th, 2012 - 12:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Olympic Games are over for the thousands of athletes who had shed tears and sweat to get to London. It's time for them to party.International ... Read more...
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Olympic athletics: Felix finally takes 200 metres gold
August 9th, 2012 - 7:59 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS) Having faced disappointment of not being able to win a gold medal on two previous occasions, Allyson Felix made sure this time it should be different ... Read more...
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Li Na advances in Madrid Open
May 8th, 2012 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 8 (IANS) China's Li Na sailed to the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open after an easy 6-3, 6-1 win over Silvia Soler-Espinosa.The world number eight showed ... Read more...
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India Open badminton: Saina knocked out in prequarters (Lead)
April 26th, 2012 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India's ace shuttler and World No.5 Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking exit from the Yonex India Open as she went down tamely to South Korean ... Read more...
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Beleaguered RCB hopes to bounce back
April 17th, 2012 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) Suffering three defeats on a trot, two at home and one away, the beleaguered Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is hoping to bounce back in the league ... Read more...
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Raptors hit by seven-game losing streak in NBA
January 21st, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Jan 21 (IANS) The Toronto Raptors lost their seventh consecutive game after a 84-94 loss to the Portland Trailblazers in National Basketball Association (NBA) league.The team was once again ... Read more...
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Munn dating ice hockey hunk
November 16th, 2011 - 9:58 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 16 (IANS) American actress Olivia Munn is dating ice hockey player Brad Richards.The 31-year-old actress has been branded a "good luck charm" for the 31-year-old Canadian's New York ... Read more...
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Messi won’t leave Barcelona for money
November 4th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 4 (IANS) Barcelona striker Lionel Messi Friday said he would never leave the famed football club just for money.Speaking to the newspaper El Mundo Deportivo, Messi began by ... Read more...
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Caroline Wozniacki captures fourth straight New Haven title
August 29th, 2011 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New Haven, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Danish tennis legend Caroline Wozniacki made it four in a row in New Haven when she beat Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska 6-4, 6-1 in the finals. ... Read more...
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Munaf achieves career-best figures at Wanderers (Match highlights)
January 16th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Jan 16 (IANS) Munaf Patel recorded career-best bowling figures of 4 for 29 while Yuvraj Singh struck his maiden fifty in South Africa, as India clinched the second One-day International ... Read more...
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Brandon Spikes Suspended For Four Games By NFL
December 11th, 2010 - 9:34 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a recent development the rookie linebacker of New England Patriots Brandon Spikes has been given a suspension notice for 4 consecutive games. He has ... Read more...
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Wade Phillips’ Job Might Be At Stake
November 8th, 2010 - 8:38 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The job of Dallas Cowboy's coach, Wade Phillips, seems to be at stake. The owner of the team Jerry Jones seems to be on the verge ... Read more...
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Five NFL Players To Watch During National Football League 2010
September 9th, 2010 - 8:59 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The long wait has ultimately come to an end and after the drafting and the mini seasons, it is time for some real football and all ... Read more...
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Taylor named New Zealand captain for Sri Lanka tri-series
June 27th, 2010 - 7:17 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, June 27(ANI): New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor will lead a new look team for the tri-nation ODI series against Sri Lanka and India in Sri Lanka next month.Taylor will take ... Read more...
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Torres vows not to let Spain down again
June 21st, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 21 (ANI): Putting aside speculation surrounding his Liverpool future, ace striker Fernando Torres has vowed not to let Spain down at the World Cup.Torres was stunned by the ... Read more...
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John Wooden In Grave Condition
June 4th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
June 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former UCLA basketball coach and Hall of Famer, John Wooden was hospitalized in Los Angeles last Thursday night.According to sources, the 99 year old John ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh to stay away from Knight Riders’ Chennai game
April 12th, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan will not be present when his side takes on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in a must win ... Read more...
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Former Dodger Willie Davis Found Dead At 69
March 10th, 2010 - 3:37 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The former Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player Willie Davis has been found dead in his home at the age of 69. Davis was found this morning (Tuesday) by ... Read more...
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Cleveland Browns Vs Pittsburgh Steelers: Browns Win
December 11th, 2009 - 8:08 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec.11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fans of Cleveland Browns who were disappointed with the poor performance of their team for a considerable period of time are expected to be a little happy ... Read more...
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Packers Vs. Ravens: Green Bay Packers Wins
December 8th, 2009 - 7:30 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Green Bay, Wis., Dec. 08, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Monday football match between Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens scheduled on the home ground of Packers ended with Ravens' loss. Green Bay ... Read more...
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Buffalo Bills Player Jairus Byrd Scores Seven Interceptions This Season
November 2nd, 2009 - 6:54 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov. 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Most fans of American football safety Jairus Byrd (who plays for the professional football team Buffalo Bills) were disappointed when his team met the Houston Texas ... Read more...
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Dunga praises Ronaldo but won’t confirm return to Brazil team
May 8th, 2009 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Sao Paulo, May 8 (DPA) Brazil coach Carlos Dunga praised the recent form of the veteran striker Ronaldo, but refused to say whether the forward would return to the national team.
"You will ... Read more...
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Pakistan could still win UAE series : Intikhab Alam
May 1st, 2009 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Abu Dhabi, May 1 (ANI): Despite being 2-1 down in the five game series against Australia, Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam believes his side could still manage to win the remaining two ... Read more...
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Capello asks ManU, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal to beware of Barcelona, Messi
March 20th, 2009 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 20 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello has asked Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal to beware of Barcelona and Lionel Messi during the Champions League quarter-final.Capello feels Barcelona ... Read more...
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Pakistan tour boosts Sri Lanka’s confidence against India
January 25th, 2009 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Jan 25 (IANS) After trouncing Pakistan 2-1, Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene said they now aim to beat India on home soil.Before leaving for Colombo, Jayawardene told reporters here Sunday that ... Read more...
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