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Kalmadi backs Maken, says two tennis teams should be sent

The estranged duo of Paes and Bhupathi have been declared AITA's picks for the Olympics even though the latter has made it clear that he was not willing to team up with his former partner.

Former India spinner Sunil Joshi to retire from first-class cricket

Joshi's most famouse bowling performance for India came in an ODI match against South Africa in the LG Cup in 1999 when he returned figures of 10-6-6-5.

Ireland to wear black armbands against Italy

The match falls on the exact date of the shootings in Northern Ireland that killed six people attack and is especially poignant as it happened while the victims were watching Ireland play Italy in the 1994 World Cup on television.

Hope we have saved our goals for quarters: Germany

The Germans got a third straight win when they beat Denmark 2-1 on Sunday to top Group B in their first ever perfect Euro group stage campaign but it was less convincing than it sounds.

Dhoni in Nepal to promote cricket

After paying a visit to soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day visit to interact with Nepalese cricketers and meet fans.

Ex-France player Makelele gets five-month suspended sentence

Claude Makelele was handed a five-month suspended prison sentence after being accused of beating up his former girlfriend.

Tendulkar first overseas player to get SCG life membership

Iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar today became the first overseas player to be presented with the honorary life membership of the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Polish president slams hooliganism at Euro 2012

The Polish leader also criticised the behaviour of Russian fans in Wroclaw following their team's 4-1 thrashing of the Czech Republic Friday and urged harsher punishment for football hooligans.

Bhupathi Bopanna in quarter-finals of London ATP event

The Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna overcame fighting Marcos Baghdatis and Jamie Murray to reach the quarter-finals of the AEGON Championships.

Third Sri Lanka-Pakistan ODI abandoned due to rain

Two rain interruptions forced the players to their dressing rooms and although the rain ceased by 7:30 p.m. local time, the umpires decided to call off the game an hour later due to the wet ground.

Euro 2012: More fan trouble will cost Russia six points

Russia will be docked six points in qualifying for the next European Championship if their fans step out of line again after disturbances at their opening Euro 2012 game against the Czech Republic last Friday.

Ramdin jumps 20 spots in ICC rankings amidst controversy

Despite the swirling controversy over his ill-advised jibe at Sir Vivian Richards, West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin was the biggest mover in the latest International Cricket Council player rankings.

Hewitt, Goffin, Shvedova get wildcard for Wimbledon

Belgian world No 109 David Goffin, who reached the quarterfinals of his first ever French Open before losing to Roger Federer, also got a wildcard, as did surprise French Open women's quarterfinalist Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan.

France need to improve: Blanc

England's defence otherwise stood firm in the 1-1 draw with France, but Blanc said they needed to be expand their horizons if they wanted to make an impression at the tournament.

Sports Authority of India logs on to Facebook

The facebook page 'Sports Authority of India Head Office' has been created to reach out to athletes and to inform, educate and enhance interaction among them.

India remain at 4th place in ICC Test Championship table

England (117) now lead second-placed South Africa (116) by one ratings point, while Australia are placed at No. 3 with 112 points and India are down at number four with 111 points.

Dhoni casts his vote in Jharkhand bypoll

Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today cast his vote for the bypoll to the Hatia assembly constituency in Jharkhand.

Canadian GP: No points for Force India

Troubled by high tyre degradation, Sahara Force India returned empty-handed from the Canadian Grand Prix with Paul Di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg finishing 11th and 12th respectively.

Ukraine denies racism threat during Euro 2012

Earlier this week, some British media have warned fans to be extra cautious as they could be targeted by racist thugs during the championship which Ukraine co-host with neighbouring Poland.

Defoe rejoins England squad after father's death

Defoe arrived back at the team's hotel in the Polish city of Krakow on Saturday morning, two days before the team faces France in its Euro 2012 opener.

Beckham to gift love book to Victoria on anniversary

Soccer ace David Beckham is planning to impress wife Victoria Beckham on their 13th anniversary with a book talking about their love story.

Time to show what's in our shorts: Poland captain

He also promised that the side would "give everything" to improve on poor Polish performances at the last European Championship in Austria and Switzerland in 2008 and 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Assam martial art player wins two gold in Bulgaria

Haloi, who led the Indian team to Bulgaria recently, won gold medals in two events - Tau lu (open) and Light contact (55 kg).

Platini tells players to let referees handle racism at Euro 2012

Platini, in his opening news conference two days before the start of the tournament on Friday, said referees were fully empowered to halt matches temporarily, or abandon them totally, if racist abuse was directed at players from the crowd.

Germany concerned with next year's 24-team Euro format

Euro 2012, which gets underway on Friday and will be co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine, will be the last to feature 16 teams.

Cricket Australia approach Waqar for bowling coach role

Known for his mastery over reverse swing, Waqar would help Australian bowlers muster the art, something the team has struggled to make best use of down the years.

Players demand lights at Roland Garros

Tournament director Gilbert Ysern says change isn't coming until 2017, when a retractable roof and lights are slated to be installed at the main stadium at Roland Garros.

EU agency fears human trafficking during Euro 2012

The European Union's external borders agency says it is deploying dozens of officers to Poland's eastern border and various European airports to fight human trafficking and other forms of smuggling during Euro 2012

Kohli, Dhoni continue to be in top-4 in ICC ODI list

Kohli, in third place, has 846 rating points while skipper Dhoni (4th) has 752 points to his name in the list headed by South Africa's Hashim Amla with 871 points.

Gambhir's cousin, uncle arrested in road rage incident

Raghav Gambhir, 25, and his uncle Mahendra Pal Manchanda, 60, were arrested Monday from Dhaula Kuan and produced before a district court in connection with the road rage incident.