IPC Athletics Grand Prix kicks off in Beijing
byBeijing, April 22 (IANS) The second stop of IPC Athletics Grand Prix Tour kicked off here Monday, after the first stop held in Dubai…
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Olympic champion Zanetti threatens nationality switch
byRio de Janeiro, April 22 (IANS) Brazil’s Olympic gymnastics champion Arthur Zanetti has threatened to switch nationalities in a bid to successfully defend his…
Pato on target in Corinthians victory
bySao Paulo, April 22 (IANS) Brazil international striker Alexandre Pato and veteran midfielder Danilo netted first half goals as Corinthians defeated Atletico Sorocaba 2-0…
BAI president denies UP academy using public money
byNew Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta Monday refuted allegations that it was using public money, allocated…
Saina excited, a bit nervous about playing Sindhu
byNew Delhi, April 22 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal says she is excited as well as nervous at the prospect of playing compatriot P.V….
IPL now a hair raising show
byKolkata, April 22 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is far beyond just cricket. Even the hairstyle sported by the cricketers has a touch…
Barca ready for Champions League semis
byMadrid, April 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona face perhaps their biggest test of the season Tuesday night when they play the first leg of their…
Netherlands to help Indonesia improve football
byJakarta, April 22 (IANS) A senior official at the Dutch football association said here Monday that the association would team up with Indonesian youth…
Lewis Hamilton thrilled with fifth place
bySakhir (Bahrain), April 22 (IANS/CMC) Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was thrilled at finishing fifth in the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. The 27-year-old Hamilton,…
Thomas, Uber Cup Finals to be held in India
byNew Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India will for the first time host badminton’s two premier events, the Thomas and the Uber Cup finals, later…