Pirlo aims big for Juventus
December 12th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Dec 12 (IANS) Andrea Pirlo of Juventus has urged his teammates to treat Monday's trip to Roma as "an important stepping stone towards something very prestigious".The Bianconeri are the ... Read more...
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Australia series a different ball game: Gambhir
December 12th, 2011 - 12:35 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) While expressing happiness over India's 4-1 series win against the West Indies here on Sunday, stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir cautioned that the forthcoming tour of ... Read more...
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Clarke wants teammates to prioritise country over IPL
December 9th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 9 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke wants his fellow players to prioritise national duty over playing in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) if their fitness for international ... Read more...
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Dravid named captain of Rajasthan Royals
December 3rd, 2011 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian batting great Rahul Dravid was Saturday named the captain of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals. He replaces Australia's Shane Warne, who led ... Read more...
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Relaxed Sachin plays football
November 12th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) A relaxed Sachin Tendulkar - a century away from a historic 100th international ton - seemed relaxed as he played football, did some knockings and ... Read more...
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Windies captain Sammy all praise for young teammates
November 9th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) West Indies captain Darren Sammy Wednesday said he was happy with the performance of his young team despite losing the first Test against India.
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Iranian soccer player sacked for ‘immoral’ goal celebration
November 6th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Nov 6 (IANS) Iran's Persepolis soccer club has sacked defender Sheis Rezaei for his "immoral" goal celebration during the 3-2 victory over local Damash club.Rezaei and his teammate Mohammad ... Read more...
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Bishoo happy playing his part in Windies victory
November 3rd, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mirpur (Bangladesh) Nov 3, (IANS/CMC) Devendra Bishoo continues to flourish as a legspinner of immense promise. The wiry little Guaynese Wednesday bowled the West Indies to a rare victory overseas with ... Read more...
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CAB felicitates Indian team for Eden’s maiden T20
October 29th, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Indian cricket team captain M.S. Dhoni and his teammates were feted by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on the occasion of the first ever Twenty20 ... Read more...
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Pietersen, teammates enjoy Ganges cruise
October 27th, 2011 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) England star batsman Kevin Pietersen Thursday enjoyed a cruise on the river Ganges with two of his teammates and tweeted their memorable experience to the world."On ... Read more...
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Tevez back at City, faces record fine after found guilty
October 13th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 13 (IANS) Argentinian footballer Carlos Tevez Thursday returned to Manchester City for training all alone a day after the club found him guilty of breach of ... Read more...
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MLB playoffs: NY Yankees need to win today’s game at any cost
October 4th, 2011 - 9:57 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Detroit, Oct 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York Yankees have fallen behind after they lost game three in their playoff series against the Detroit Tigers. That makes Tuesday Night’s game between ... Read more...
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Vishwanath credits Pataudi for his career
September 23rd, 2011 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 22 (IANS) Stylish former Test batsman Gundappa R. Vishwanath Thursday credited Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi for his cricketing career during the late '60s and the '70s."It was a ... Read more...
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I pushed Nishikori to step-up his game: Vardhan
September 18th, 2011 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Sep 18 (IANS) Davis Cup debutant Vishnu Vardhan felt he played some of his best tennis against World No.55 Kei Nishikori and forced the Japan's top player to ... Read more...
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Ronaldo hopes to end his career at Madrid
September 7th, 2011 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
MADRID, Sep 7 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed a desire to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career.The former Manchester United striker has only won one ... Read more...
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Light practice session for Messi and Co.
September 3rd, 2011 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 3 (IANS) A day after carving out a 1-0 win over Venezuela in a FIFA Official friendly here, the Lionel Messi-led Argentina had a light practice session at ... Read more...
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Visa problem delays Argentine midfielder Sosa
August 30th, 2011 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) Argentine midfielder Jose Sosa had some difficult moments on way to Kolkata for the Sep 2 FIFA Official International Friendly game with Venezuela when he was ... Read more...
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Sandeep, Sardara breached discipline: Rajpal
August 29th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian hockey captain Rajpal Singh Monday said teammates Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh had breached discipline but the team's morale was not affected by the ... Read more...
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Dravid scores century, India falter again (Lead)
August 22nd, 2011 - 1:23 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) India were staring at another huge loss and a series whitewash against England as they were left with seven wickets after the fourth day's play ... Read more...
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Dravid scores 35th century, India follow on (Tea report)
August 21st, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) A defiant Rahul Dravid remained unbeaten on 146 even as India collapsed to 300 in the first innings on the fourth day of the fourth ... Read more...
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Praveen involved in a spat with fans in Northampton
August 7th, 2011 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Northampton, Aug 7 (IANS) India's medium pacer Praveen Kumar was heckled by cricket fans and had to be restrained by teammates Suresh Raina and Munaf Patel after the end of ... Read more...
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I am there if needed, Ponting tells Clarke
August 5th, 2011 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting doesn't want to give any unsolicited advice to his teammates, but said if the boys, including his successor Michael Clarke, need ... Read more...
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Mike Patterson hospitalized after collapsing during training
August 3rd, 2011 - 10:07 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Bethlehem, Pa., Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Mike Patterson was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday morning when he collapsed during training at Lehigh University. Patterson’s teammates and coaches rushed to his aid ... Read more...
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Marc Bulger announces his retirement
August 3rd, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Marc Bulger has announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 34 years. Bulger announced his retirement during an interview with ... Read more...
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Somdev-Huey go down in Farmer’s Classic final
August 1st, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles (US), Aug 1 (IANS) India's Somdev Devvarman and Treat Huey of the Philippines went down fighting 6-7(3), 6-7(10) to Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and Xavier Malisse ... Read more...
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Katich in top nick at SCG nets
July 20th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 20 (IANS) Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich looked in top form when he returned to the nets for the first time since his shocking dumping by Cricket Australia.Katich ... Read more...
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Chris Bosh’s wedding pictures released
July 19th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Miami, July 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) NBA star Chris Bosh walked his wife Adrienne Williams down the aisle last weekend. The couple celebrated their wedding ceremony in three days during which time they ... Read more...
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Monica and Shannon Brown tie the knot for the second time
July 12th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Monica and Los Angeles Lakers star Shannon Brown have tied the knot for the second time. The two first got married in November and they ... Read more...
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World Archery: Indian women lose in final, settle for silver
July 10th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) The Indian recurve women's team had to be satisfied with the silver after a 207-210 loss to Italy in the final of the World Archery Championship ... Read more...
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Ron Artest wants to change his name to ‘Metta World Peace’
June 24th, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, June 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ron Artest has petitioned the judiciary in the United States to have his name changed to Metta World Peace. Ron is regarded as one of the ... Read more...
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Not using UDRS could backfire on India: Swann
June 15th, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 15 (IANS) England spinner Graeme Swann feels India's opposition to the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) in the upcoming Test series could backfire on the world's number one ... Read more...
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Aamer impresses Surrey club side
June 11th, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 11 (IANS) Mohammed Aamer might be in trouble for playing club cricket in Surrey but the players of the sides involved in the match were full of praise ... Read more...
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Tillakaratne denies naming former cricketers for match-fixing
June 8th, 2011 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, June 8 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka captain Hashan Tillakaratne has denied reports that he had named his former teammates Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya as the players who ... Read more...
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Sammy exhorts teammates to focus on India
May 25th, 2011 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Basseterre (St. Kitts), May 25 (IANS) West Indies captain Darren Sammy said the team is disappointed to lose the second Test against Pakistan, but asked his players to draw positives ... Read more...
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KKR will come back hard: Sachin
May 23rd, 2011 - 3:21 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Though visibly elated after an improbable last ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians skipper Sachin Tendulkar cautioned his teammates that they need to ... Read more...
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