Shakhtar Donetsk win Ukrainian League title
byKiev, April 30 (IANS) Shakhtar Donetsk won their eight Ukrainian Premier League title after their draw 1-1 to Metallist Kharkov, four rounds before the…
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NBA centre Jason Collins says he is gay
byNew York, April 30 (IANS) NBA centre Jason Collins has admitted he is gay, the first active male professional athlete in American major leagues…
Zanetti aims to come back stronger
byRome, April 30 (IANS) Inter captain Javier Zanetti has dismissed retirement fears and said he will return from Achilles injury “stronger than before”. The…
Brazilian football mired in power play
byRio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo has reiterated his desire to overhaul the country’s football calendar in a bid…
Pereira to leave Pune FC coaching job
byPune, April 30 (IANS) Pune Football Club’s long-serving coach Derrick Pereira will step down from his post at the end of the season. Pune…
Fidel Castro’s son wins golf tourney
byVaradero (Cuba), April 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fidel Castro’s son Antonio triumphed at the fifth annual Montecristo Cup golf tournament held in his native country….
Samson family celebrates Sanju’s IPL success
byThiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) The Samson family witnessed a huge crowd at their rented accommodation here Tuesday a day after their son 18-year-old Sanju…
Now, badminton world looks at Indian market
byNew Delhi, April 30 (IANS) After cricket, hockey and football, the badminton world is looking at India as a preferred hub. The just-concluded third…
NBA: Rockets avoid playoff elimination
byHouston, April 30 (IANS) Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 105-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their NBA Western…
Balotelli feels referees are harsh on him
byMilan, April 30 (IANS) AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has complained that Serie A match officials are too harsh on him. The Italy international…