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BCCI is arrogant because other boards lack guts to oppose them
All that is needed is for Australia, South Africa, England, New Zealand and West Indies to come together and start opposing the BCCI.
Meet India's newest chess star Aravind Chithambaram
The performance was all the more special because Aravindh, with an ELO rating of 2335, came up with a performance equivalent to 2728 rating points and defeated four GMs and two IMs on his way to the title.
Despite inconsistency, United are still the team to beat
As Wenger said, those who win at Old Trafford normally go on to win the league. And anyone who does challenge for the title will very likely have to do that.
Govt must spend more to make India a sporting superpower
The situation in our sports is similar to our education system. If govt facilitated creation of good and adequate education infrastructure, then we won't have so many people going abroad for studies.
In Western view, Carlsen is objective, not insulting
Carlsen is far too flamboyant only from an Indic psychoanalytic perspective.
Appreciate Carlsen, don't lecture him about 'humility'
Instead of giving lectures on how Carlsen should behave, let me give you a lecture on how we should have reacted to his monumental win.
Road to Brazil: New French team has exorcised the ghosts of 2010
On Tuesday night, the French did just that — earned back the honour that their country had forsaken in the Rainbow Nation.
Just not cricket: Why did Sachin get Bharat Ratna before Dhyan Chand?
Tendulkar’s contemporaries Viswanathan Anand and Leander Paes can certainly wait. But India owed it to her first modern sporting genius and superstar
Champions League: No guarantees for big guns Man Utd, Juve, Chelsea
Thirty two teams take part in Europe’s premier club competition. With two games to go, only three teams are guaranteed a place in the Round of 16.
Will London confirm or reverse Roger Federer’s decline?
Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both 32 years old – born just seven weeks apart. But you wouldn’t know that if you looked at their results in 2013 or considered the outlook on them for 2014.
To the very end, Tendulkar should remain himself
From the very beginning, Sachin coming out to bat has been what cricket is all about.
Time for Arsenal to show the world what kind of team they are
Arsenal stand at a similar crossroads, and how they perform against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park could well dictate how the Gunners fare against the rest of their opponents they will take on in the next month or so.
Here's why the South Zone loves Srinivasan
For those of us who have known N Srinivasan fairly closely over the years, his re-election unopposed as President of the Indian Cricket Board on Sunday for a third year, only underlined the man’s resolve and self-belief.
BAI only embarrasses itself with proposed life ban for Gutta
What is most disconcerting for a genuine badminton lover is the fact that when Indian badminton is on the rise and the BAI should have utilised this period to consolidate the gains from a successful IBL, they are busy settling petty rivalries and mollycoddling egos.
Tennis prize money debate: Perhaps the men should play best-of-three sets
The men would be better served by focussing on what they want for themselves, rather than comparing notes with the women.
The hard work starts now for West Brom's Saido Berahino
External forces aside, Berahino cannot get this nascent success get to his head, because like so many before him, it will be detrimental to him and it is something he has already experienced before.
While Vettel wins, Nico Hulkenberg faces uncertain F1 future
Spare a thought for another promising German, Nico Hulkenberg – without a doubt the star of Sunday’s race – who is at risk of falling off the Formula One map altogether.
Lessons Indian football needs to learn from Japan
The Japanese have a philosophy called <em>bushido</em>, which teaches righteousness, loyalty, respect, honour, courage, benevolence and honesty, all of which when put together essentially puts society first.
Here's why Patil should be asking Tendulkar about retirement
Clearly, not the stats that will book him a place in the Test team on form alone.
Nadal, Djokovic and the ten things we learned from US Open 2013
While we can ponder on or wish for what the tennis landscape might look like Down Under in January, let’s recap the fortnight in New York.
'Whatever Mary Kom does, she does perfectly with complete concentration'
Husband and manager, Ouler Kom talks about his wife Mary Kom, how they met, got married and the hardships she has suffered.
Ozil signing will ensure glory returns to Arsenal
At Ashburton Grove, he will play alongside Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky, who are arguably some of the most talented creative players the Premier League can boast of now.
Transfer round-up: A look at Man Utd, Chelsea and the top clubs
The Premier League teams spent £ 657,034,400 in player transfers, with the six-top teams shelling out £ 245,826,240.
Now is the best time to be a young Indian cricketer
It certainly does appear that the National selection committee has a wide range to choose from, if need be, given the Indian Board’s recent focus on ‘A’ tours.
US Open 2013: The contenders, the young guns and the veterans
Here are some of the stories to keep an eye on from Flushing Meadows over the next two weeks.
Meet the Bangalore Gunners, India's own Arsenal Supporters Club
Founded more than five years ago, thousands of miles away from the Emirates Stadium, Bangalore’s Arsenal supporters come together in their numbers every week to watch their beloved Gunners play.
Why PV Sindhu is India's new hope for ending Chinese domination
If there were any doubt in their mind about the potential of the lanky Hyderabadi, all those would have been cleared with the way the Asian Junior champion packed off defending world champion Wang Yihan in her own backyard on Thursday.
World Championships: This is one loss Saina won't forget easily
Even Saina would admit that there won’t be any easier opportunities to stand on that podium than the one presented to her this time around.
Celebrate Sindhu's World Championship bronze and then let her be
Today, let us just celebrate the achievement of Sindhu and wish her all the best for the future.