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McIlroy closes in on world number one spot
Rory McIlroy took a big step towards gaining the number one spot in the world rankings, grabbing a two stroke lead ahead of Sunday's final round of the Honda Classic.
Defeated Team India make a quiet return
India's vanquished cricketers returned home today after a demoralising tour of Australia during which they were whitewashed in the Test series and proved no good in the ODI tri-series that followed.
Brazil rejects dealing with FIFA's Valcke after World Cup criticism
Brazil's decision was a further escalation of a dispute with FIFA that has simmered for years as several Brazilian stadiums, hotels, roads and other basic infrastructure for the 2014 Cup run badly behind schedule.
US to get a Twenty20 league next year
Wyness, a former chief executive of English Premier League Everton and Scottish Premier League Aberdeen, is responsible for a business plan including the sale of Twenty20 franchises for a professional league.
Hard to understand the psyche of Indian team: Gavaskar
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar today came down heavily on the Indian cricket team after the conclusion of its disastrous tour Down Under, saying it was hard to understand the "psyche" of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men.
KKR sign 4 domestic players for IPL 5
Debabrata Das and Iresh Saxena from Bengal, Saurashtra's Chirag Jani and Kerala's Sanju Samson have joined the Knight Riders squad for the upcoming season, a KKR release stated.
US sprinter Rodgers banned nine months for doping
US sprinter Mike Rodgers has accepted a nine-month ban for a failed drug test but will still be able to compete in the London Olympics if he qualifies.
AIBA adds skirt option to women's boxing rules
In a new sentence in the Competition Uniform section, AIBA says female boxers will wear "either shorts or the option of a skirt."
UEFA cuts cost of Champions League final tickets
After much criticism of ticket prices for last year's Champions League soccer final, UEFA has slashed the cost of some seats for this season's May 19 showpiece in Munich.
It is for Sachin to decide when to retire: Kapil
Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has said it is up to Sachin Tendulkar to decide when to bid adieu to the game as there is no fixed age for a cricketer to call it a day.
IOA to decide Kalmadi's fate tomorrow
Faced with intense pressure from the IOC to act against Suresh Kalmadi, the IOA's Executive Board meets in Delhi tomorrow to decide the fate of its tainted president who has not formally resigned from the post yet.
Germany get reality check in time for Euro 2012
Germany's 2-1 defeat to France in their friendly in Bremen may have come at just the right time, giving the team who are one of the Euro 2012 favourites a reality check following their perfect qualifying campaign.
Yuvraj completes second cycle of chemotherapy
"Second cycle has finished today ! Had a bleomycin shot feeling weak but I'm sure tom will be a better day ! My next scan dated on 7th march," the 30-year-old left-hander tweeted.
Man United launch Facebook page on club history
English Premier League champions Manchester United have set up a page on Facebook showcasing the history of the most successful club in English soccer.
Clarke's side can become Australia's best-ever team: Warne
Spin legend Shane Warne believes the present Australian team, led Michael Clarke, has the potential to become one of the best ever sides of the country.
Brazil Congress divided over alcohol sales at WC2014
FIFA says Brazil has to allow the sale of beer inside stadiums during the World Cup and Confederations Cup next year, but some congressmen are against it.
London puts Olympic rings on Thames to mark 150 days to go
Mayor Boris Johnson promised Londoners a "summer like no other" after sending a giant set of Olympic rings down the River Thames on Tuesday and announcing a programme of free cultural events throughout the Games.
Clubs and UEFA agree to drop August friendlies
Europe's leading soccer clubs hailed a 'major breakthrough' on Tuesday after agreeing with UEFA to drop the unpopular August date for international friendlies.
England maintain top spot in ICC T20 Rankings, India sixth
World champions England continued their domination of the Reliance ICC Twenty20 International Rankings while 2007 edition winners India occupied the sixth place in the latest chart issued today.
Red Bull and Ferrari change testing plans
Champions Red Bull and rivals Ferrari have changed their plans for the final pre-season Formula One test after the sport's governing body ruled that all testing must end by 5 March.
Sahara to give Rs 1.12 crore to Indian hockey team
While mid-fielder Sardar Singh, who won the player of the tournament award, and ace drag flicker Sandeep Singh, who scored five goals including a hat-trick in the final, will be given a sum of Rs 11 lakh each, the others will receive Rs 5 lakh each.
Fit-again James Pattinson called up to Australia squad
The 21-year-old missed the last two tests in the recent series against India and Australia's first seven matches in the Tri-series because of a foot injury.
Bent out for up to 3 months as England's striker woes increase
England striker Darren Bent may miss the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine starting in June after he was ruled out of action on Monday for up to three months because of ruptured ankle ligaments.
Mohammad Amir to press for his appeal against ICC's ban
Banned Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is expected to file a statement with the Court of Arbitration for Sports for his appeal against the five-year ban, imposed on him by the ICC.
India hockey coach's salary hiked by 1000 Aus dollars
Australian Michael Nobbs would now get 11,000 Australian Dollars per month.
HI names 48 probables for London Olympics
With India qualifying for the London Games after their 8-1 victory over France at the Olympic qualifiers, Hockey India (HI) today named a list of 48 probables who would be in consideration for the quadrennial event starting from 27 July.
Indian Olympic Association to clarify stand on Kalmadi
The Indian Olympic Association said Monday it will write to the International Olympic Committee later this week explaining its position regarding Suresh Kalmadi, the disgraced head of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Sania slides to 129 in singles ranking
The poor singles run further dented Sania Mirza's ranking as the Indian slipped to 129, a loss of 16 places, in the latest WTA list issued today.
We can see desperation from Indians now: Warner
Taking a dig at the struggling Indian team, Australian opener David Warner said that their disappointment at the two controversial umpiring decisions during last night's ODI match was a sign of "desperation".