Is Hollywood Directing American Sports?
Clubs fans hope so. Clubs died hard fans think the “Back to the Future II” movie released in 1989, predicted that cubs will win world series in 2015 . They are now one step closer by…
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Sourav Ganguly Takes over ‘Thorn’ CAB Crown on Thursday
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) The baton of Bengal cricket administration is poised for a generational shift on Thursday, with former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly all set to take over as president of the Cricket Association…
Lamar Odam Found Unconscious at Brothel
Los Angeles, Oct 14 (IANS) Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian’s former husband and basketball star Lamar Odom was found unconscious by a staff member at Dennis Hof’s Love Ranch South in Pahrump, Nevada. The former…
Doing Pele Film a Big Honour: A.R. Rahman
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Music superstar A.R. Rahman, who is composing the music for Pele biopic, says the opportunity is a big honour and meeting Brazilian football legend was a “dream come true”. “Pele is…
2000 Match Fixing: Court to Hear Arguments on Charges in January
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) A court here has set January 18 to hear arguments on issue of framing of charges in the 2000 match-fixing scandal case in which former South African captain Hansie Cronje…
Dhoni Will Not Let Indian Cricket Down
It is amusing to find former cricketers sitting in judgment on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s future in international cricket. Joining the discussion is a divided media which in any case thrives on controversies. Does someone who…
Sania Mirza’s Biryani Treat for ‘Dilwale’ Team
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and the whole cast of his forthcoming film “Dilwale” were “served” a sumptous meal of biryani by tennis star Sania Mirza in Hyderabad. SRK took to Twitter…
Laughter on the Pitch and Pavillion: Cricket in its Humour
It now figures in fiction for all the wrong reasons now – controversies, conspiracies, crimes and even worse, distracting amorous dalliances, but cricket, in the days when it was still a gentleman’s game and not…
South Africa Beat India by 5 Runs in First ODI
Kanpur, Oct 11 (IANS) India suffered a five-run defeat against South Africa in their first of the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series at the Green Park stadium here on Sunday. Skipper AB de Villier’s attacking…
Pele in Kolkata After 38 Years
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) After 38 years, Brazilian football legend Pele set foot again in the city on Sunday morning amidst cheering from vociferous fans. Such is the craze surrounding the now 74-year-old that it…
Shiva Assures India a Medal at Boxing Worlds
Doha, Oct 10 (IANS) Shiva Thapa (56kg) assured India of a medal at the World Boxing Championships when he entered the semi-finals following an overwhelming 3-0 win over local hope Hakan Erseker here on Saturday….
Sania-Martina claim China Open
Beijing, Oct 10 (IANS) Top women’s doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won their eighth title of the season as a team, with a 6-7 (9), 6-1, 10-8 victory over Chinese Taipean pair…
BCCI to Talk to Pepsi on Sponsorship Issue
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The BCCI said on Friday it will address the concerns raised by Pepsi, the title sponsor of its flagship tournament, the Indian Premier League (IPL). Media reports suggest the beverage…
Agarkar Questions Dhoni’s Place in India Team
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar has called for the selectors to scrutinise Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s role not just as limited overs captain, but as a player as well. Agarkar said…
Sania-Martina Enter China Open Final
Beijing, Oct 9 (IANS) The leading women’s tennis doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis marched into the final of the China Open, thumping the Chinese duo of Chen Liang and Yafan Wang 6-2,…
Series Was Great Exposure: Ravi Shastri
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian team director Ravi Shastri on Thursday termed the T20 series loss against South Africa as a “great exposure” just before the World T20 which is scheduled to be held in…
Eden T20 International Abandoned Due to Wet Outfield
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) Disappointing around 25,000 spectators who had turned up notwithstanding a dead rubber, the third and final Twenty20 International (T20I) between India and South Africa was called off without a ball being…
Ex-Aussie Pacer Brett Lee Launches His Movie Career
Sydney, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee’s first movie as an actor, a Bollywood-themed romantic comedy unINDIAN, has held its first premiere in his country. The romantic comedy was produced here by…
‘Million Dollar Arm’ Maker Plans Biopic on Indian Cricket Star
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) After bringing alive on the Hollywood scene, an inspiring, underdog story of two Indians who made it to an American baseball team, the makers of “Million Dollar Arm” are now…
Tendulkar Wants Americans to Pick up Cricket Bats
Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) India’s master blaster Sachin Tendulkar who is eyeing America as the next target in his mission to spread cricket, said he would like to see more Americans picking up cricket bats…