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Emirates announces five-year deal with F1
Emirates airlines has announced a five-year sponsorship deal with Formula One that will cover most of its races.
KFA deadlock ends; Indian Grand Prix awaits Mallya's arrival
Although Kingfisher employees agreed on Thursday to resume work after a meeting with the company chief executive, the liquor and aviation baron has not been seen in India or a Formula One paddock for weeks.
GM to be Man United's automotive sponsor for five years
GM is hoping to piggyback on Manchester United's fan base of an estimated 659 million people to boost its Chevy brand, especially in such growing Asia car markets.
F1 can generate Rs 90k cr revenue in 10 years: Assocham
The first ever Indian Formula 1 event at Greater Noida this weekend is expected to generate business worth Rs 10,000 crore from sale of tickets, advertisements, hospitality and travelling, besides creating new business hubs and giving a boost to commercial and residential properties.
After Man Utd, McLaren Group eyes IPO
McLaren, which has an estimated value of more than 500 million pounds ($767 million), is in the process of raising the 260 million pounds via a debt-to-equity deal to help fund its future growth.
Swiss Grand Prix: PV Sindhu wins but it's end of road for Saina Nehwal
It was Sindu's third win over Shixian in as many matches. Last year she had humbled the Chinese at the World Championship in the quarterfinals.
Arsenal need perfection against Bayern
Arsenal will be out to show they have learnt the lessons of last season's painful home defeat by Bayern Munich when the sides meet again in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in London on Wednesday.
Sourav Ganguly's father dies after heart attack
Chandidas Ganguly, who ran a flourishing printing business, was a former joint secretary, as well as chairman of the Trustee Board of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
Asian Tour qualifying: Karan Taunk in second after 3 rounds
Taunk, who was lying third after the second round, carded one-over 73 and is now two-under 214 for 54 holes after rounds of 72 and 69 on first two days.
Tiger Woods struggles continue in Dubai curtain-raiser
Woods carded a one-under 71 at the Emirates Golf Club to trail joint winners Henrik Stenson of Sweden and Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello by five strokes.
Pallikal bows out of New York tourney; Indian challenge ends
Pallikal, the highest-ranked player in the qualifiers, lost 8-11 9-11 5-11 in 33 minutes to Annie.
Islamabad HC restores Ashraf as PCB chief
Zaka had filed an appeal against his dismissal by the single bench of the IHC headed by Justice Shaukat Siddiqui in July last year.
Djokovic offers chocolates to press ahead of Aussie Open
As he opened the boxes of chocolates on Sunday, he explained it as "a little tradition we started last year."
BCCI committee visits Vizag stadium to accord Test status
The four-member team visited the field of play and practice facilities, ground equipment, players Dressing rooms, Umpires and Match Referee room, score board, media facilities and other amenities.
Sri Lanka win toss, elect to field against Pakistan
The three-match series is leveled 0-0 after Sri Lanka rallied in the first test at Abu Dhabi with Mathews' career-best unbeaten 157 to force a draw.
No international cricket in Pakistan soon: Ex-PCB chief
Khan feels the sport is suffering a lot since Pakistan became a no-go zone for international teams following the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.
Govt allocates Rs 2200 crore to set up 75 sports schools
About 35 sports schools will be started in first year, followed by 20 sports schools each in the second and third year respectively, according to the concept note.
Peyton Manning says touchdown record is temporary in today's NFL
Manning began the season by becoming the first quarterback since 1969 to throw for seven touchdowns in a game, one of eight games this season in which he's thrown for four or more touchdowns.
It is Chirayu Amin vs Sanjay Patel in Baroda Cricket Association elections
Former Test players Anshuman Gaekwad, Kiran More and Nayan Mongia are supporting Amin and contesting for various posts.
Fixtures of 2014 U-19 World Cup to be announced Saturday
India will defend the title it won in Townsville, Australia, in 2012.
Make Sachin Tendulkar sports minister: Milkha Singh
Milkha Singh was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the unveiling of the mascot for the Lusofonia Games in Panaji.
Three accused plead guilty in Australian match-fixing scandal
The multi-million dollar racket had links with betting syndicates in Malaysia and Hungary and was smashed by the Australian police in September.
Man United's Rio Ferdinand to work as TV pundit at World Cup
The BBC said Ferdinand will be part of its punditry team in Brazil alongside former England players Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Phil Neville.
Easy wins for Indian teams at Kabaddi World Cup
India beat Spain 55-27 in their Pool A match at the Lajwanti Stadium.
After WI series, Indian ODI team leaves for South Africa
The ODI series commences on 5 December and ends with the third and final game on 11 December followed by a two-Test series from 18 to 30 December .
Piyush Chawla gets married to long-time friend
Piyush and Anubhuti, who happen to be neighbours, got married late last night in the presence of close family members and friends, including the cricketers' Uttar Pradesh teammates.
Lahiri eyes first overseas title at Hong Kong Golf
He will now make another attempt at getting his first win abroad at the Hong Kong showpiece which takes place from Dec 5-8.
Manchester City to hold football clinics in Mumbai, Delhi
The week-long activities will kick off in Mumbai followed by a four-day coaching programme.
Golf: Bhullar to lead Indian challenge at Jakarta
Bhullar, who has been in the top-five of the Order of Merit for most part of the year, and Anirban Lahiri are coming off two events in Australia.
Commonwealth Weightlifting:Indians bag nine more medals, take tally to 48
K Shireesha and Joti Mal swept all the three gold on offer in the junior women 58kg and youth girl 58kg categories respectively.