Davis Cup: India captain weighs his options
September 12th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (IANS) India in the last two decades invariably went into a Davis Cup tie taking for granted a victory in doubles with Leander Paes and ... Read more...
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Sessegnon signs extension at Sunderland
August 31st, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Beninese midfielder Stephane Sessegnon has signed for three more years with English side Sunderland, the club said.The 28-year-old played 58 matches for Sunderland, scoring 11 ... Read more...
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Real Madrid’s Granero set for QPR Move
August 31st, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spanish midfielder Esteban Granero is set to join Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) after the club reached an agreement with Real Madrid, the English side ... Read more...
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Sania slams Paes for demanding ‘written assurances’
June 27th, 2012 - 1:05 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Breaking her silence for the first time on the selection controversy, India's Sania Mirza Tuesday hit out at Leander Paes for demanding a written ... Read more...
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Sachin best to decide his retirement: Azhar
April 13th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, April 13 (IANS) Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin Friday said it sould be left to Sachin Tendulkar to decide his own retirement.Azharuddin said retirement is a purely personal ... Read more...
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Bundesliga side Kaiserslautern signs Polish lad
January 2nd, 2012 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Jan 2 (IANS) German Bundesliga side Kaiserslautern announced Sunday the signing of highly-regarded Poland Under-20 international Jakub Swierczok from Polish second division outfit Polonia Bytom.The 19-year-old signed a three-and-a-half ... Read more...
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Football fraternity pays tribute to Gary Speed
November 28th, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) FIFA flew its flag at half mast on Monday in tribute to the death of Welsh soccer star Gary Speed. The world woke up to real shock ... Read more...
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Tough for Sunil and Jeje in Rangers: Houghton
November 28th, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Former India coach Bob Houghton feels it will be tough for Indian strikers Sunil Chettri and Jeje Lalpekhlua to impress the coaches at Scottish giants ... Read more...
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Sourav hopeful of Bhajji, Yuvraj comeback
November 26th, 2011 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday said off spinner Harbhajan Singh who has been dropped for the upcoming Australia tour will make a comeback ... Read more...
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PNB XI to clash with ONGC in Nehru hockey final
November 24th, 2011 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Punjab National Bank (PNB XI) outclassed Air India 4-2 to make their maiden final of the ONGC Nehru Senior hockey tournament.PNB XI will take on ... Read more...
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Balotelli says he’s better than other `Golden Boy’ award winners
December 22nd, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 22 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has been named the best young player in Europe.The troublesome Manchester City striker won the prestigious Golden Boy award voted organized by Italian newspaper Tuttosport ... Read more...
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Deepinder Hooda wants sports university in Haryana
November 30th, 2010 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 30 (IANS) Buoyed by the success of Haryana's medal-winning sportspersons in the recent Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, parliamentarian Deepender Singh Hooda now wants the central government to sanction ... Read more...
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ESPN ‘30 For 30′ Showcases The Career of Marcus Dupree In ‘The Best That Never Was’
November 10th, 2010 - 9:20 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Tuesday night's documentary on ESPN '30 For 30' showcased the rise and fall of one of the most controversial footballs stars, Marcus Dupree. The show ... Read more...
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Flower expects ’special one’ Pietersen to ’stand-out’ on England’s tour to Australia
October 27th, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 27(ANI): England coach Andy Flower has backed batting star Kevin Pietersen to shine during next month's tour of Australia.Flower said that he expects Pietersen to re-establish himself as one of ... Read more...
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Cilic, Berdych to play in Chennai Open
September 29th, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Defending champion Marin Cilic, ranked 14 on the ATP circuit, and 2010 Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych, ranked 7th, Wednesday confirmed their participation in the Chennai Open 2011 ... Read more...
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Spot-fixing: Musharraf urges authorities to show ‘compassion’ to “misled boy” Aamer
September 12th, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 12 (ANI): Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf has urged cricket authorities to show leniency to "misled boy" Mohammad Aamer, who is one of the three Pakistani cricketers charged ... Read more...
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Broad speaks to Aamer over his on-field conduct
July 14th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) Match referee Chris Broad has spoken to Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamer about his conduct after the youngster crossed paths with Australian captain Ricky Ponting following his dismissal ... Read more...
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Match referee speaks to Pak pacer Aamer about future conduct
July 14th, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 14 (ANI): Chris Broad from the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees has spoken to Pakistan's 18-year-old fast bowler Mohammad Aamer in relation to his conduct following the dismissal ... Read more...
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Chicago Blackhawks Trades Kris Versteeg To Toronto Maple Leafs
July 1st, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kris Versteeg, the much acclaimed ice hockey winger was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs by the Chicago Blackhawks as part of a five player deal. ... Read more...
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Saina achieved success through sheer hard work
June 28th, 2010 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Chennai, June 28 (IANS) When Saina Nehwal broke into the top-10 over a year ago, Prakash Padukone said she was a potential World No.1 if she showed consistency in her ... Read more...
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Herbert proud as Kiwis earn first point (Lead)
June 16th, 2010 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 15 (DPA) Manager Ricki Herbert spoke of his great pride as New Zealand won their first-ever World Cup point as a late equalizer secured a 1-1 draw against ... Read more...
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New Zealand make history with 1-1 draw against Slovakia
June 15th, 2010 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rustenburg, June 15 (DPA) New Zealand scored deep into stoppage time to earn their first ever World Cup football point with a 1-1 draw against Slovakia Tuesday.
A winning header from Slovak striker ... Read more...
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Will continue to take help of big players: Anand
June 14th, 2010 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) In a virtual snub to Veselin Topalov, who had criticised him for taking the help of two former world champions ahead of the successful defence of the world ... Read more...
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Carolina Panthers Hire Brandon LaFell
April 24th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Apr 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The young and talented, wide-receiver Brandon LaFell, now will be seen on the ground donning the jersey of Carolina Panthers. According to the reports, Brandon LaFell ... Read more...
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Jared Odrick Chosen To Replace Jason Taylor
April 23rd, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Apr 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jared Odrick has been picked on Thursday as the 28th Draft pick in the first round of the National Football league draft. It is not surprising ... Read more...
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Alexis Pilkington’s Death Leaves Her Family Devastated
March 23rd, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Mar 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The sports world lost one of its aspiring stars recently. According to the reports, a young and energetic girl, Alexis Pilkington died a tragic death on ... Read more...
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Ben Roethlisberger Once Again Faces Sexual Assault Allegations
March 6th, 2010 - 8:59 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Mar 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Another popular sports personality has been accused of sexual assault. Reports indicate that the talented National Football League player Ben Roethlisberger, who has represented the Pittsburgh ... Read more...
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Baltimore Ravens Acquire Wide Receiver Anquan Boldin
March 6th, 2010 - 8:58 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Baltimore, Mar 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Three time Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin has been acquired by the Baltimore Ravens after a third- and fourth-round draft pick in the 2010 ... Read more...
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Julius Peppers Enters Six Years Deal With Chicago Bears
March 6th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Chicago, Mar 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Chicago Bears fans have some reasons to be happy as the management of the team has decided to sign some of the best players of ... Read more...
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Philadelphia Eagles Releases Running Back Brian Westbrook
February 24th, 2010 - 8:58 pm ICT by GD
By Gina GomezPhiladelphia, Feb 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Philadelphia Eagles released much acclaimed running back Brian Westbrook on Tuesday, which brought to an end an illustrious association of the player with the ... Read more...
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13-Year-Old David Sills Commits Verbally To USC
February 5th, 2010 - 9:03 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
California, Feb 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The coach of the football team of the University of Southern California has recruited a player for the class of 2015. The latest recruit is ... Read more...
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Federer won’t rest on his success after 16th Grand Slam win
February 1st, 2010 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 1 (DPA) Roger Federer admits that superb tennis genes deserve much of the credit for his world-beating success after winning a fourth Australian Open title in straight sets over ... Read more...
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Roger Federer Wins Australian Open 2010 Men’s Final
January 31st, 2010 - 8:35 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Melbourne, Jan 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Roger Federer once against proved himself to be the best tennis player of the world in present times. In the men's final of Australian Open, ... Read more...
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Hopes likely to be 12th man for Australia in first ODI against Pakistan
January 21st, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 21 (ANI): Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has hinted that all rounder James Hopes could be 12th man with Shaun Marsh opening the innings with Shane Watson in the first ODI ... Read more...
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Coach Kirsten revived my career: Sehwag
December 27th, 2009 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) India's swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag Sunday said coach Gary Kirsten's unflinching faith in his talent revived his career.
Sehwag said both Kirsten and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni ... Read more...
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