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Lindsay Davenport headlines list of Hall of Fame nominations
Davenport was announced as a nominee along with two-times grand slam winner Mary Pierce of France and 1994 Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez of Spain, the Hall of Fame said in a statement on Thursday.
BCCI's one time benefit likely for Jaffer, Bangar and others
The one-time payment cost the Board Rs 100 crore and benefited 160 cricketers.
Morgan and Bopara take England to victory over Ireland
Man-of-the-match Morgan lifted the final ball of the match for six to give England an ultimately easy win with seven overs to spare.
PCB to review documents related to Kaneria's spot-fixing case
Kaneria, who played 61 Tests for his country, has now filed an appeal against his ban in a commercial court of London and is awaiting dates for the hearing.
Whatmore failed to deliver for Pakistan, says Inzamam
Honestly speaking when Dav came they were lot of expectations from him and I don't think he has delivered to those expectations," Inzamam said in an interview.
Mike Tyson opens up about alcoholism and suicidal thoughts
Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson reveals he still suffers from alcoholism and admitted to having suicidal thoughts.
Ireland fan buys TV rights to watch World Cup qualifier in Australia
Feeney has also secured England's qualifier away to Ukraine, and having used his home as security to borrow the money to buy the rights - costing "in the tens of thousands of dollars," - the Irishman says the hardest person to convince was his wife.
Zimbabwe calls off home series against Sri Lanka
The countries were due to play two tests, three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches.
Napoli president fumes over Higuain medical treatment
Higuain needed the treatment after slipping during an excursion to Capri, an island off Italy's southern coast, and injuring his jaw.
Essien ends Ghana exile for World Cup qualifier
Ghana only need a draw to win their group and progress to the final round of African qualifiers for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
Turkish hurdler Yanit handed two-year doping suspension
The Turkish federation said it made its decision to ban the 27-year-old athlete at a disciplinary board meeting on Tuesday.
Injured Messi named in Argentina squad to face Paraguay
Argentina's injured captain Lionel Messi has been named in a squad missing the suspended Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Higuain for next month's World Cup qualifier against South America's bottom side Paraguay.
Russia says anti-gay law will not affect Sochi Games
The IOC, who had asked for clarifications regarding the law this month, said Russia had committed to comply with the Olympic Charter.
India takes medals tally at Asian Youth Games to eight
Ragala lifted a cumulative total of 310 kg in the Snatch and Clean and Jerk to triumph in his category.
Golf: Australasia tour suffers as PGA Tour expands into Asia
The PGA Tour of Australasia has shrunk considerably since the halcyon days of a couple of decades ago when Japanese sponsorship money and the regular presence of home-grown superstar Norman combined to create a perfect storm.
Gayakwad 10th in Individual Medley at Paralympic World Swimming C'ships
Sharath will be next seen in action next at the 100m Breaststroke Thursday.
Purnima Mahato, Narendra Saini recommended for Dronacharya award
Wrestling coach Raj Singh and athletics coach K P Thomas have been recommended for the Dronacharya Lifetime Achievement award. The other Dronacharya awardee this year is little-known boxing coach Mahavir Singh.
IBL: Delhi Smashers pick Daren Liew to replace injured Wong Wing
The IBL Governing Council approved the request from Krrish Delhi Smashers after Wong Wing's unfortunate layoff was conveyed to them by the Hong Kong Badminton Association.
US Open champion to get record $2.6 million prize money
Runners-up will take home $1.3 million each, semi-finalists can earn 650,000 and quarter-finalists will get 325,000.
IHF name Trinamool MP KD Singh as new president
Dinesh Reddy, Andhra Pradesh's Director General of Police, cited paucity of time as the reason behind his resignation from the president's post.
Thai teenager becomes youngest ever to win pro golf tournament
Phachara, born on May 3, 1999, stunned an experienced field that included a number of the country's leading golfers, to win the $65,000 Singha Hua Hin Open by four shots on Sunday and etch his name in golf's record books.
New Zealand's Mathew Sinclair retires from all cricket
Australian-born Sinclair, who played 33 tests and 54 one-day internationals, made 214 on test debut against the West Indies in 1999; then the second-highest total by a debuting batsman.
MS Dhoni comes to the aid of sick friend
Santosh Lal, a Ranji player, has been identified with acute pancreatitis and was admitted in a unconscious state at a Ranchi hospital before being airlifted to the national capital.
DDCA secretary Ravi Jain appointed team manager for India's Zimbabwe tour
Jain had earlier toured with the Indian team as a media manager for a limited overs series to Sri Lanka last year when it played five One-day Internationals and a one-off Twenty20 International between July 21 to August 7.
Young Indian chess star Abhijit Gupta lauded by SA President Zuma
Zuma handed a gold medal to the 23-year-old, who has won 20 medals representing India at World, Asian and Commonwealth Chess Championships in sub-junior, junior and senior categories.
No AIFF support, South United opt out of I-League 2nd division
Weeks after winning promotion to the second division of the I-League, the I-League 2, Indian club South United have now withdrawn from the league after the AIFF decided to stop financially supporting clubs lower than the first division.
Top seeds Berdych, Almagro crash out of Swedish Open
Berdych and Almagro were playing their second matches of the clay-court tournament after receiving first-round byes.
Southampton sign in-demand Wanyama from Celtic
The 22-year-old Kenyan international was a big hit in Scotland and was being monitored by numerous Premier League clubs.
I’m no more a one dimensional chess player: Negi
Negi has had a good season so far, having won the Cappelle de Grande chess event in France in February and Spring Open International chess tournament in Dallas, Texas in March.