BCCI to Invite Bids to Replace CSK, RR
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Sunday that it will invite bids to replace Indian Premier League (IPL) outfits Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals…
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Lamar Odom Awakens from Coma
Los Angeles, Oct 17 (IANS) Basketball star Lamar Odom, who was put on life support following a drug overdose at a Nevada brothel, has awoken from his coma and is now breathing on his own….
When Kalam Made India Touch the Moon
Bengaluru, Oct 16 (IANS) Late former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was instrumental in making India touch the lunar surface on its maiden mission to the moon in November 2008, a senior space scientist said on…
India Team Manager Fined by ICC for Inappropriate Comments
Indore, Oct 15 (IANS) India team manager  was fined 40 percent of his match fee on Thursday after he was found guilty of making inappropriate comments about umpire Vineet Kulkarni ahead of the second One-Day…
Pacer Zaheer Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. The 37-year old pacer made the announcement on Thursday, ending his 14-year long international career. Zaheer made his India…
Ganguly Hails Dhoni Coming up the Order
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has been advocating Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s promotion up the batting order, on Wednesday hailed the latter’s decision to spend more time at the wicket. The…
India Beat South Africa by 22 Runs in Second ODI
Indore, Oct 14 (IANS) India defeated South Africa by 22 runs in the second match to level the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series 1-1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Skipper Mahendra Singh…
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…
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…