IPL: Rohit Sharma takes failures in his stride
byMumbai, April 10 (IANS) Rohit Sharma is often criticised for not doing justice to his rich talent. The stylish batsman has countered the criticism,…
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Czech Republic names Fed Cup team
byPrague, April 10 (IANS) Czech Fed Cup team captain Petr Pala Wednesday nominated the team for the Fed Cup semi-final match to be played…
Myanmar appoint consultant for Southeast Asia Games
byYangon, April 10 (IANS) Myanmar’s finance and revenue ministry Wednesday appointed two foreign companies as sponsorship management consultant for upcoming 27th Southeast Asian Games…
Vietnam eyes berth in FIFA women’s World Cup
byHanoi (Vietnam), April 10 (IANS) Vietnamese national women’s football team is expected to rank in the top five of the Asia Football Confederation (AFC)…
Gurbani takes lead at Usha Army Ladies golf
byNew Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Kolkata’s Gurbani Singh played the best round of the week with a back nine that had four birdies as…
Iran’s Esteghlal suffers home defeat in AFC Champions League
byTehran, April 10 (IANS) Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia defeated Iran’s Esteghlal 1-0 in Group D in the 2013 AFC Champions League. In the match…
China’s Hainan could be part of surfing network
byGold Coast (Australia), April 10 (IANS) China’s Hainan province could share a greater slice of the $131 billion global surfing industry by becoming part…
adidas ropes in Mahela as brand athlete
byNew Delhi, April 10 (IANS) German sportswear giants adidas Wednesday roped in Delhi Daredevils captain Mahela Jayawardene as its brand athlete. Mahela will now…
Independiente secure Libertadores knockout spot
byBogota (Colombia), April 10 (IANS) Independiente Santa Fe secured their passage to the Copa Liberatdores knockout phase with a 2-1 away victory over Deportes…
China’s Qiaodan sportswear sues Michael Jordan
byBeijing, April 10 (IANS) China’s Qiaodan Sportswear Co. Ltd. has sued NBA legend Michael Jordan for infringement on right of reputation and claimed $8…