HIL second edition to start from Jan 23
byNew Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Hockey India Friday announced the dates for the 2014 Hero Hockey India League (HIL). The second edition of the…
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Bolt and Sanchez to give French Open awards
byParis, June 7 (IANS) Multi-Olympic champions Usain Bolt and former Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sánchez Vicario will award the trophies to the men’s and…
Can’t arrest Raj Kundra on suspicion: Delhi Police
byNew Delhi: Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar today said Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra cannot be arrested as they do…
Ribery, Van Buyten extend contracts with Bayern
byBerlin, June 7 (IANS) German giants Bayern Munich extended the contracts with Franck Ribery and Daniel van Buyten, the club said in a press…
Saina ousted from Thailand Open
byBangkok, June 7 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal exited the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament going down to eighth seed Juan Gu…
Nigeria launch sports policy
byAbuja, June 7 (IANS) Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan launched a national mobilization campaign for grassroot sports tagged “Rhythm and Play”. The Nigerian leader Thursday…
Most anticipated NBA Finals in 30 years: Stern
byMiami, June 7 (IANS) Commissioner David Stern has said the 2013 Finals of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the last championships series in his…
Uganda seeks cricket coaches
byKampala, June 7 (IANS) The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) is on a recruitment drive for a national coach ahead of the International Cricket Council…
Gatlin shoots down Bolt in Rome
byRome, June 7 (IANS/CMC) Sprint icon Usain Bolt suffered a shocking 100 metres defeat to resurgent American Justin Gatlin at the Rome Diamond League…
Brazil should isolate World Cup squad: Deschamps
byPorto Alegre (Brazil), June 7 (IANS) France coach Didier Deschamps says Brazil should isolate their squad to avoid the suffocating pressure of hosting next…