Former Indian captain Shabbir Ali today became the first footballer to be named for the Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement. 55-year-old Ali, a prolific striker, has played for more than 100 international matches for the country, besides also having spent long years at Kolkata Maidan. He had also coachContinue Reading
La Plata: South America’s soccer hierarchy was hit by an Andean tremor as Venezuela stunned Chile 2-1 and Paraguay shocked holders Brazil by eliminating them from the Copa America on SundayContinue Reading
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, is the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America. The competition is organized by CONMEBOL, South America’s football governing body, andContinue Reading
Li Na Becomes First Chinese to Win French Open Li Na made sporting history at the French Open today when she became the first player from China to win a Grand Slam singles title. The 29-year-old from Wuhan defeated defending champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy 6-4, 7-6 (7/0)) to takeContinue Reading
Australia v England, sixth one-day international Australia 334-8 (49.2 overs) beat England 333-6 (50 overs) by 2 wickets Yusuf Can Play Crucial Role in World Cup: Kapil The Indian batting order may be filled with explosive players who can take the game away from the opposition, but 1983 World CupContinue Reading
Kim Clijsters won her second straight Grand Slam title and the fourth of her career, struggling early before beating Li Na 3-6 6-3 6-3 yesterday in the Australian Open final. The result ended the outstanding run of Li, who became the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam singlesContinue Reading
Rajasthan Win Maiden Ranji Title Giant-killers Rajasthan notched up their maiden Ranji trophy title after defeating hosts Baroda on the basis of their first innings lead in the finals of the Super League cricket tournament here today.Continue Reading
Viswanathan Anand No.1 World Champion Viswanathan Anand regained his No. 1 ranking in Chess, when he played out a hard-fought draw with Magnus Carlsen of Norway. Indian to lead FIDE: D.V. Sundar has been elected has the President of the world body for the sport of chess, FIDE at Russia.Continue Reading
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