Diarra denies money main motive for Anzhi move
September 10th, 2012 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) New Anzhi Makhachkala signing Lassana Diarra has denied his move from Real Madrid football club was motivated by money.Anzhi announced the transfer of the 27-year-old ... Read more...
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Olympic athletics: US breaks women’s 4×100m relay world record
August 12th, 2012 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS) Allyson Felix ran the second leg to help the US win the women's 4x100m relay in world record time here Friday as the Americans pulled away ... Read more...
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Olympics: Phelps misses out on gold, but claims record
August 1st, 2012 - 3:59 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) South African Chad le Cos won the gold medal for men's 200-meter butterfly at the Olympics Tuesday, but defending champion American Michael Phelps still made ... Read more...
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It would be foolish to dope during Olympics: BOA boss
July 22nd, 2012 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) British Olympic Association chairman Colin Moynihan says that anyone caught doping at the London Olympics must be stupid."If you get caught at the Games then you ... Read more...
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Enrique: Ibrahimovic was decisive
March 25th, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, March 25 (IANS) AS Roma head coach Luis Enrique said Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a decisive role in AC Milan's 2-1 win over his side.Roma were 1-0 up at ... Read more...
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Man U will claim 19th title beating Chelsea, Arsenal: Fergie
April 30th, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 30 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that his team could be crowned champions next weekend after beating Arsenal and Chelsea.Manchester United will claim a ... Read more...
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Vettori mum on ODI future as Kiwis line up for S.Africa
March 21st, 2011 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Mar. 21 (ANI): Daniel Vettori's last one-day international for New Zealand could take place later this week in Dhaka, but the 32-year-old is keeping his cards close to his chest, and ... Read more...
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We know fielding is not our strength: Dhoni
February 28th, 2011 - 2:41 am ICT by IANS
By Fakir Balaji
Bangalore, Feb 28 (IANS) A highly relieved Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni late Sunday admitted that India was lucky to have avoided a certain defeat against England in the World ... Read more...
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Beckham helped me discover title-winning mentality: Walcott
December 29th, 2010 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 29 (ANI): Arsenal striker Theo Walcott has said how David Beckham helped him discover a title-winning mentality, and showed him the benefit of putting in extra hours on the ... Read more...
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I don’t fear for my Chelsea job, says Ancelotti
December 11th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 11 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that he doesn't fears for his job, and added that the club has cash available for next month's transfer window.Poor ... Read more...
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Asian Games badminton: China clinch women’s team title for ninth time
November 15th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou, Nov 15 (IANS) China Monday clinched the women's badminton team trophy for the ninth time at the Asian Games, sweeeping aside Thailand 3-0 in the final.
China have collected all ... Read more...
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Must improve Twenty20 performances to avoid selectors gun: Clarke
October 31st, 2010 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke has conceded that his batting form slump in the shortest format of the game could have him in the selectors' gun sights.Clarke averages little ... Read more...
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First likely case of doping at CWG: Nigerian 100m gold medallist tests positive
October 11th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Nigeria's women's 100m gold medallist Osayemi Oludamola, who claimed gold after favourite Sally Pearson's disqualification, has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance in what appears to ... Read more...
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New Zealand’s rugby coach wants team to knit together
October 9th, 2010 - 9:54 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.9 (ANI): New Zealand rugby coach Gordon Tietjens said on Saturday that the players are need to knit together as a team in the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.The ... Read more...
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New Zealand cyclist assures others of high security at CWG
October 4th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Oct 4 (ANI): New Zealand cyclist Eddie Dawkins can assure others that security forces in New Delhi are on high alert.The sprinter was doing a few training laps at the Indira ... Read more...
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Games a ‘proud moment’ for Indians, says PM (Lead)
October 3rd, 2010 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday that hosting the 19th Commonwealth Games was "a proud moment" for Indians as he welcomed foreign guests and athletes to ... Read more...
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Welcome to India, says PM
October 3rd, 2010 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday that hosting the Commonwealth Games was "a proud moment" as he welcomed foreign guests and athletes to the gala event."Welcome ... Read more...
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CWG build-up chaos forces changes to drugs testing program
September 30th, 2010 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): The chaotic build-up to the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games has forced changes to the testing program, according to the Games' anti-doping chief.Dr Mani Jegathesan, the head of ... Read more...
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Games traffic curbs to be enforced Sunday
September 25th, 2010 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Road lanes will be reserved for Commonwealth Games-related traffic Sunday on some stretches, including National Highway-24 and Ring Road, in the capital, Delhi Traffic Police said in ... Read more...
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Kalmadi accepts blame for CWG mess, says venues were handed late
September 25th, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Organising Commitee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi Saturday accepted the blame for the mess surrounding the Commonwealth Games, but pointed fingers towards the government agencies for ... Read more...
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‘My safety comes first before CWG medal,’ says UK triple jump champ Idowu
September 23rd, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept. 23 (ANI): Defending triple jump champion Phillips Idowu has rubbished reports that he never intended to travel to New Delhi to participate in the XIXth Commonwealth Games.Rejecting critics accusations that ... Read more...
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Malouda backs ‘champions’ Chelsea to thrash Manchester City and Arsenal
September 21st, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 21(ANI): Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has said that his club would continue their incredible start to the Premier League season by beating Manchester City and Arsenal.Runaway league leaders Chelsea ... Read more...
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Hottest video games that will be released in September 2010
September 10th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sep 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) September is here again and there are lots of quality video games that have been launched onto the market for various consoles. Here are a few games that ... Read more...
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Cricket will recover from match fixing, other controversies: Strauss
September 10th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.10 (ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss has said that he is not concerned about the future of cricket, and believes the match fixing scam involving Pakistani players, will not cause irreversible ... Read more...
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1982 Asian Games had unified authority, unlike CWG: Gill
August 10th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The organisation of Commonwealth Games entails multiple authorities unlike the 1982 Asian Games, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs M.S. Gill said in the Lok Sabha Tuesday.
"In ... Read more...
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Styris determined to cement place in Kiwi Twenty20 squad
April 24th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Apr 24 (ANI): New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris is determined to cement his place in the playing eleven at the 2010 ICC Twenty20 World Cup to be played in the West ... Read more...
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Beating Aussies on their turf the greatest prize for an English cricketer: Strauss
April 18th, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.18 (ANI): Skipper Andrew Strauss has said that beating the Aussies on their own patch is the greatest prize for any English cricketer."To win the Ashes Down Under is the holy ... Read more...
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Georgian Olympic competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili dies after accident: IOC
February 13th, 2010 - 4:28 am ICT by BNO News
VANCOUVER, CANADA (BNO NEWS) – A Georgian Olympic competitor died after an accident Friday morning during a training run in Whistler, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday."It is with great ... Read more...
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Ferguson asks Man U fans to stop Wenger jibes
January 30th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson has asked Manchester United fans to stop their vile abuse of Arsene Wenger.Fans verbally attack Wenger home and away and Ferguson wants the ... Read more...
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Dikshit’s New Year wish: Grand success of Commonwealth Games
December 31st, 2009 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Guess what's top most on Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's wishlist for the New Year? Well, no surprises in that department -- she's wishing for the grand ... Read more...
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Punjab to have autonomous sports school: Badal
December 14th, 2009 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Dec 13 (IANS) In a bid to promote sporting talent in the state, Punjab has proposed to set up an autonomous school of sports with its three centres of excellence at ... Read more...
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Cruise namesake to make debut for Arsenal
December 9th, 2009 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec.9 (ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is likely to field 18-year-old Tom Cruise against Olympiakos.The namesake of the Hollywood megastar will play as a left back in the game.The ... Read more...
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‘The Great Khali’ to visit Haryana town Wednesday
November 11th, 2009 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Karnal, Nov 10 (IANS) World-renowned wrestler and winner of World Wrestling Federation (WWF) championship Dalip Singh Rana, better known as "The Great Khali" will visit this Haryana town Wednesday, officials said Tuesday.
Khali ... Read more...
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Troy Polamalu Wants To Continue Team’s Winning Streak
November 10th, 2009 - 7:24 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov.10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pittsburgh Steelers have played a dominant role in the prime time regular season of this year. They have scored eleven consecutive victories in these games and is ... Read more...
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Liverpool FC must not panic against Man U: Rafa Benitez
October 23rd, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23 (ANI): Liverpool FC must not panic in their bid to save their season against Manchester United on Sunday, feels coach Rafa Benitez.A home defeat against the league leaders would ... Read more...
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