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Yusuf Pathan confident of making a comeback
Discarded India cricketer Yusuf Pathan today expressed optimism that he would be able to make a comeback into the national squad like his brother Irfan, who is presently playing in the triangular ODI series in Australia.
Napoli favourites against Chelsea? No chance, says coach
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has laughed off talk that his side are favourites ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Chelsea in Naples.
Sania fails to qualify for Dubai WTA event
Sania Mirza crashed out of the qualifying event of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, losing the first round match 6-2, 3-6, 2-6 to Canadian Aleksandra Wozniak.
Afghanistan banks on fighting sports for Olympic glory
Against all odds three Afghan athletes train for the 2012 London Olympics.
Messi scores four as Barca drub Valencia
World Player of the Year's goals help team come from behind to stay in the hunt in the La Liga.
Muhammed Ali's life to be honoured in Vegas
Roughly 2,000 people were expected to attend a swanky gala to celebrate Ali's 70th birthday on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the site of most of boxing's major fights the past 20 years.
ICC turns down PCB's invitation to attend security briefings
The ICC has turned down an invitation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to attend the briefings planned for the visiting security delegation of the Bangladesh Cricket Board early next month in Islamabad.
Graham Gooch gets permanent job as England batting coach
Former test captain Graham Gooch was appointed England's full-time batting coach on Saturday.
Ganguly to lead Bengal in Vijay Hazare trophy
Ganguly had led Bengal in three Ranji matches this season.
Federer comes through tough match in Rotterdam
Former world number one Federer came back from 40-0 down in the 11th game to break serve on the indoor carpet and then had to rely on the tie-break to clinch victory in the second set.
Payday for Sri Lankan cricket team as bank releases funds
Sri Lankan players haven't been paid since last year's World Cup.
Britain smash women's team sprint world record
Pendleton and Jessica Varnish gave a packed capacity of 6,000 roaring fans a taster of what to expect at the velodrome when it hosts the Olympic cycling events later this year by slashing 0.074 off the previous record.
Trinidad soccer federation to sue Warner for funds
The federation has said that Warner controlled a bank account in its name that was set to receive $750,000 pledged by FIFA and South Korean football leader Chung Mong-joon for rebuilding projects in Haiti.
Guus Hiddink to coach Russia's Anzhi Makhachkala
Russian club Anzhi Makhackala says it has signed Guus Hiddink to an 18-month contract.
Olympics minister: Unreasonable to demand ticket accounts
Britain's Olympics minister says it's unreasonable to give a full accounting of ticket sales for the 2012 London Olympics right now.
Ibrahimovic launches biography iPad app
Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose biography has sold more than 500,000 copies, is following up on the success by launching his life story as an interactive iPad app.
FIA will make right call on Bahrain GP, says Red Bull boss
Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One's governing body can be trusted to make the right decision about racing in Bahrain this year, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Injured Clarke to miss match against India
Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss his second successive tri-series match after being ruled out of Sunday's fixture against India because of his hamstring injury.
Guptill continues to plunder runs as NZ beat S Africa
Martin Guptill continued his rich run of form as he scored 78 not out to help New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa.
Egyptian league could resume in empty stadiums
The league was suspended after the deadly stampede and riot on 1st February in Port Said following a match between Al-Ahly and Al-Masry.
Sania-Elena out of Qatar Open
Targetting her second title in a row, Sania Mirza crashed out of the Qatar Open along with partner Elena Vesnina.
Pak made a fool of themselves in two ODIs against England: Shoaib Akhtar
Akhtar said Pakistan's inconsistency in performance stemmed from a lethargic attitude and being lazy.
Shoaib in a new controversy
Palistani actor Meera claimed that she had a year long affair with the speedster, who never appreciated her commitment.
SAI reaches out to London Olympics hopefuls
With the London Olympics around the corner, the Sports Authority of India today reached out to athletes, who are part of the body's 'Olympic Hopeful' scheme, by providing them with necessary training, coaching and financial assistance in the run-up to the mega event.
FIA and Ecclestone keen for Bahrain GP to go ahead
Formula One is showing no signs of slamming the brakes on plans to race in Bahrain in April despite continuing violence in the Gulf kingdom a year on from a forcibly-suppressed uprising.
African champions Zambia shoot up in FIFA rankings
Zambia have shot up 28 places in the FIFA rankings, breaking into the top 50 for the first time in eleven years after winning the African Nations Cup on Sunday.
WSH remains 'unsanctioned' event for FIH despite HC relief
Despite receiving a shot in the arm from the Delhi High Court, which recently paved the way for Indian players' participation in the World Series Hockey, the FIH today said the cash-rich league remains an "unsanctioned" event for the world body.
BCCI launches programme to unearth bowling talent
The NCA faculty will conduct Open Trials for pacemen and spinners in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand and Chhatisgarh, over the next few weeks.
