Their image tainted, Russian football fans fight back
byTomsk (Russia), April 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Supporters of second-tier side FC Tom Tomsk are trying to improve the bruised and battered image of Russian…
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Shuttler Sindhu upsets former World No.1
byTaipei, April 18 (IANS) Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu upset former World No.1 Shixian Wang of China to proceed to the women’s singles quarterfinals of…
Man City close gap, Chelsea third
byLondon, April 18 (IANS) Manchester City and Chelsea moved one step closer to cementing second and third place respectively in the English Premier League…
Saina, Kashyap retain rankings
byNew Delhi, April 18 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal retained her place in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) women’s singles rankings released Thursday….
NBA: Lakers defeat Rockets for 7th place in Western playoffs
byLos Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Paul Gasol led the Los Angeles Lakers with triple-double of 17 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists to beat…
Raptors wrap up season with best attendance in years
byToronto, April 18 (IANS) Toronto Raptors completed their 2012-13 season with a 114-90 victory over the Boston Celtics in NBA action. The team also…
Sao Paulo reach Libertadores knockouts
bySao Paulo, April 18 (IANS) Rogerio Ceni and Ademilson struck second-half goals as three-time champions Sao Paulo defeated Atletico Mineiro 2-0 to advance to…
Style of winning is more important: Xavi
byMadrid, April 18 (IANS) FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has made a passionate defence of his side’s passing style of football as they prepare…
Minor setback for Manchester United
byLondon, April 18 (IANS) Manchester United’s march towards a 13th Barclays Premier League title received a minor setback as they were held to a…
Stuttgart book German Cup final
byBerlin, April 18 (IANS) Stuttgart overcame Freiburg 2-1 in the southern derby of the DFB Pokal semifinals thanks to the decisive goal by Martin…