Woods Still Harbours Dream Of Winning Majors
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) American golf icon Tiger Woods says despite a physically draining year he is still dreaming of adding to his haul of 14 Major titles. Former World No.1 Woods struggled throughout…
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Kapil Compares ‘Crowd Puller’ Yuvraj to Mcenroe, Maradona
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) India’s first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed delight on Wednesday at Yuvraj Singh’s inclusion in the Twenty20 squad, adding that the swashbuckling left-hander has the ability to draw people…
Ronaldo Shows His Home in Madrid, Wishes Fans Merry Christmas
Madrid, Dec 23 (IANS) Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wished fans a Merry Christmas via a video posted on the internet showing his house in Madrid. https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/679265104236380160 “Curious to see my house in Madrid? Take…
Australia’s Golden Boy Steve Smith Named ICC’s Cricketer Of the Year
Dubai, Dec 23 (IANS) Australian captain Steve Smith was named 2015’s “Cricketer of the Year” by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. He became the fourth Australia player and 11th player overall to win…
East Bengal Give Lifetime Memberships to SRK, Kajol
Mumbai: Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol during Sansui Colors Stardust Awards in Mumbai on Dec 21, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Kolkata football giants East Bengal on Tuesday gave lifetime memberships to…
Schumacher Can Walk, Claims Magazine; Manager Denies
Berlin, Dec 22 (IANS) Bed-ridden Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is now able to take “tentative” steps with the aid of a carer and has regained slight movement in one arm, according to German magazine…
Disabled Kerala Swimmer E.D.Baburaj Creates Record
Alappuzha (Kerala) Dec 22 (IANS) A 50-year-old disabled Keralite has swum his way into the URF Asian Records. With 40 percent disability, E.D.Baburaj, on August 18, swam 10 km at the widest part of the…
New Zealand Captain Brendon Mccullum to Retire in February
Christchurch, Dec 22 (IANS) New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum will retire from all international cricket in February after a Test series against Australia. McCullum revealed his plans at a press conference here on Tuesday and…
ICC Issues Warning over Nagpur Pitch
Dubai, Dec 21 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday gave an official warning to Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur, under their Pitch Monitoring Process, which hosted the third Test between India and South Africa…
DDCA Row: Congress Seeks Parliamentary Panel, Kirti Azad for SIT
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Congress on Monday demanded a parliamentary probe into alleged DDCA irregularities and sought the resignation of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who had been long at its helm, rejected the…
Jadeja Climbs to No.7 in Test Rankings
Dubai, Dec 21 (IANS) Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja rose a spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers’ rankings by climbing to No.7 on Monday. He is one of the two Indians in…
DDCA Imbroglio: Special Delhi Assembly Session on Tuesday
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi government has called a special session of the assembly on Tuesday to set up a panel to probe the alleged financial irregularities in the working of the DDCA,…
DDCA Row: Jaitley Files Defamation Complaint Against Kejriwal
Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, and Information and Broadcasting and BJP leader Arun Jaitley. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday filed a criminal defamation complaint…
Elano Arrested in Assault Case, Released on Bail
Panaji, Dec 21 (IANS) In a late development, Chennaiyin FC’s marquee player Elano Blumer was arrested and subsequently released on bail, for allegedly assaulting FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar after the Indian Super League (ISL)…
Azharuddin Denies He Married for Third Time
Hyderabad, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin on Sunday denied reports that he has married for the third time. “News about my 3rd marriage is incorrect and false. Please check facts before publishing,”…
Chennaiyin FC Beat FC Goa 3-2 to Emerge ISl Champions
Fatorda (Goa), Dec 20 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC scored twice in the 90th minute to snatch a pulsating 3-2 victory over FC Goa to win the second edition of the India Super League (ISL) here on…
Delhi Government to Form Enquiry Commission on DDCA Headed by Former Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Delhi government said on Sunday that former solicitor general Gopal Subramanium will head a commission of enquiry to probe the affairs of the Delhi cricket board. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal…
Ex-Indian Cricketer Azad Accuses DDCA Of Massive Corruption
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India player Kirti Azad on Sunday accused the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) of massive financial irregularities and urged the enforcement directorate to probe the issue. The…
Trinidad Court Delays Ruling on Former FIFA Vice-President Jack Warner’s Extradition Appeal
Port-of-Spain, Dec 20 (IANS) Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner will have to wait until January 22 to learn whether the High Court of Trinidad and Tobago will hear his appeal against extradition to the United…
Sehwag, Gambhir Tweet Support for Jaitley
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Retired India batsman Virender Sehwag and his former opening partner Gautam Gambhir on Sunday came out in support of embattled former Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley….