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US eyeing 30 medals in athletics at London Olympics

The 30-medal goal for London was set by former USA Track and Field chief executive Doug Logan and backed by new chief executive Max Siegel.

50th Bundesliga season to kick-off on 27th August

Th 2012-13 season starts, as always, with the Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund taking on Werder Bremen at the Signal Iduna Park August 27.

Indian cricket team for Sri Lanka to be picked on 4 July

India will be playing against Sri Lanka in five One-Dayers to be held between 22 July to 4 August followed by a T20 International on 7 August at the Pallekele stadium.

Pirlo: Impossible to better than Ronaldo, Messi

Asked if he thought he deserved to be named the World Player of the Year having also guided new side Juventus to the Serie A title in May, the 2006 World Cup winner was confident he wouldn't make the cut.

Yuvraj: Hitting the nets is a big achievement for me

Yuvraj has not appeared in any form of the game since last November when he was diagnosed with the cancer.

Spain and Russia face UEFA racism charges

The issue of racism dominated the build-up to Euro 2012, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine and the biggest sporting event in eastern Europe since the end of communism.

Arjun Tendulkar named in MCA under-14 probables list

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun today took his first step towards following in the footsteps of his illustrious father as he was named in the Mumbai Cricket Association's under 14 probables list for the off season training camp next month.

Tendulkar gains one place in ICC Test batsmen's rankings

Tendulkar, with 749 points to his credit, is the lone Indian batsman in the top 20 list, which is headed by West Indies' Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Former Man United player Veron retires, eyes future in football

Veron has earned the respect of his peers and enemies enough to suggest there might be important benefits for the Argentine game if he is allowed to hold positions of power after retirement.

ICC asks Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to have anti-graft code

The CEC also recommended to the ICC Board that the BCB be directed to deliver a comprehensive report on the allegations of corrupt activities during the recent Bangladesh Premier League.

Barton stripped of QPR captaincy

Premier League Queens Park Rangers stripped suspended midfielder Joey Barton of the club captaincy on Monday and also fined him six weeks' wages for disciplinary breaches.

Olympics 2012: Saudi to send female athletes for first time

Saudi Arabia will enter women athletes in the Olympics for the first time ever in London this summer, the Islamic kingdom's London embassy said on Sunday.

Kaka poised for return to AC Milan?

Kaka, voted FIFA world player of the year in 2007, struggled for a regular starting berth for Real under Jose Mourinho last season.

Sri Lanka bowl out Pakistan for 100 in first Test

Sri Lanka spinners Rangana Herath and Suraj Randiv bowled Pakistan out for 100 at lunch on the third day of the first test on Sunday.

Eaton sets decathlon world record at U.S. trials

The 24-year-old's total of 9,039 points in wet and cold conditions bettered the 2001 mark of Czech great Roman Sebrle by 13 points.

Bravo fined for criticising umpires after Gayle dismissal

Gayle made a whirlwind 53 from 51 balls Tuesday before he was belatedly adjudged lbw by umpire Tony Hill following an elongated appeal from off-spinner Graeme Swann.

Russia get third UEFA fine for fans' antics at Euro 2012

The Russian FA has been fined 35,000 euros after fans set off and threw fireworks and displayed illicit banners during their team's final group match against Greece.

Pataudi plaque unveiled at Oxford

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi studied Arabic and French at Balliol College and famously scored centuries in three consecutive first-class matches for the Blues.

Portugal striker Postiga to miss Euro 2012 semi due to injury

The Real Zaragoza striker had to be replaced by Hugo Almeida late in the opening period after suffering a hamstring injury in Thursday's 1-0 win over Czech Republic, said the team doctor.

Dilshan, Sanga fire centuries to put Lanka on top against Pak

Dilshan (101) scored his 13th test century and Sangakkara remained unbeaten after his 29th to power Sri Lanka to 300 for two wickets at stumps and vindicate skipper Mahela Jayawardene'e decision to bat first.

England v West Indies abandoned due to heavy rain

Morning play was halted due to the deluge that swamped large areas of the outfield and lunch was called early but, after an afternoon inspection, officials called off the game.

BCCI money given to Usha's athletics academy: Maken

A portion of the Indian Cricket Board's contribution of Rs 50 crore to the National Sports Development Fund has been provided to Olympian P T Usha's academy in Kerala for its upgradation.

England keeper Hart unfazed at taking penalties

With England's notorious record in penalty shootouts, coach Roy Hodgson has the team practicing spot-kicks in the run-up to their Euro 2012 quarter-final against Italy.

Arshavin: Russia should respect fans more

After Russia exited the tournament with a 0-1 defeat to Greece Sunday, the team did not publicly thank the travelling Russian support, provoking controversy in the Russian media.

AIFF to offer I-League referees professional contracts

The All India Football Federation has decided to kick off a Professional Refereeing Project, under which the referees will be on its payroll.

India's youngest Olympics wrestler ready to shine

The warm send-off given to his seniors Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt before the 2004 Athens Olympics has always fascinated Amit Kumar and he now wants to make the most of his chance.

Pak skipper Misbah banned for slow over rate

It is the second time in six months an international captain has been suspended for a slow over-rate.

Team India's schedule for Sri Lanka tour announced

Sri Lanka tour marks the beginning of a fresh season for the senior national team after enjoying a two and half month break post Indian Premier League.

Warne asks ex-wife to let go, defends Hurley's 'Mummy 2' nickname

Australian cricketer Shane Warne says his ex-wife should refrain from criticising his fiance, actress Elizabeth Hurley, for letting their kids call the latter "Mummy two".

Surrey cricketer killed after being hit by train

Batsman Tom Maynard, 23, son of former England and Glamorgan player Matthew Maynard, was hit by the train on the subway network near Wimbledon Park station in London.