Olympic 800m champion Rudisha out of Prefontaine
byWashington, May 31 (IANS) Kenya’s Olympic 800m champion and world record-holder David Rudisha will miss the weekend’s Prefontaine Classic Diamond League athletics meet due…
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Guyanese cricketer charged with murder
byGeorgetown (Guyana), May 31 (IANS/CMC) A Guyanese cricketer accused of the shooting death of one of his friends in Georgetown has been charged with…
Hodgson hits back at Lineker’s ‘dark ages’ jibe
byRio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) England football coach Roy Hodgson has hit back at claims by former striker Gary Lineker that he has…
Rio judge lifts ban on re-done Maracana Stadium
byRio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) Sunday’s international football friendly between Brazil and England at the revamped Maracana stadium will go ahead after a…
Malik knocks out Balaji in Futures tennis
byChennai, May 31 (IANS) Vijayant Malik caused a flutter as he ousted top seed N Sriram Balaji 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6) to set up…
Real Sociedad targets Zambian striker Mulenga
byLusaka, May 31 (IANS) Spanish La Liga club Real Sociedad has shown interest in signing Zambian striker Jacob Mulenga following his impressive season in…
IBL launches school badminton programme
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Indian Badminton League School Programme (IBLSP) Friday launched ‘Shuttle Express’, the biggest school championship to promote the sport…
Champions Trophy: Rampaul plans successful return to Windies squad
byCardiff (Wales), May 31 (IANS/CMC) Pacer Ravi Rampaul says he plans to make an impact when he returns to the West Indies team for…
Soccer can improve heart function of diabetics: Study
byCopenhagen, May 31 (IANS) Playing soccer can alleviate blood pressure problems and improve heart function in patients with type 2 diabetes, says a study….
Hockey India names its selection committee
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Friday announced its new selection committee for the 2013-14 season. The new committee was decided at…