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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.
Sri Lanka Cricket bans two umpires for match fixing
In October 2012, an Indian news channel purportedly caught on camera six ICC umpires from Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh agreeing to help certain players, fix decisions and provide pitch and team information predominantly in the Sri Lanka Premier League.
Former United defender Pallister gives thumbs-up to IPL-style football league
Pallister had a nine-year spell at Manchester United from 1989 to 1998.
Indian lifters beat China to win team title at Asian Junior C'ships
The junior women lifters had won seven medals (three silver and four bronze) to accumulate 463 points and top the standings.
NBA: Lakers snap up Kaman to replace Howard
The 31-year-old Kaman will ink a contract worth approximately $3.2 million, according to local reports, when free agents can officially sign on Wednesday.
Negi finishes tied first in World Open chess
World Open 2013 had a very close and exciting finish Sunday morning with a 10-way tie for the first place in the Open Section.
Paris layout will produce great 2018 Ryder Cup: McDowell
The Northern Irishman romped to a four-stroke victory on Sunday after chalking up only four bogeys all week at the demanding 7,331-yard, par-71 venue on the outskirts of Paris.
New Zealand signs 20 players to national contracts
Promising all-rounder Corey Anderson, test opening batsman Hamish Rutherford, fast bowler Mitchell McLenaghan, the versatile Tom Latham and Colin Munro and veteran left-arm spinner Bruce Martin have all been included for the first time on the list of players who will be paid retainers.
Ranchi celebrates as MS Dhoni turns 32
His fans and friends cut a birthday cake and distributed sweets at a couple of places, wishing the Ranchi boy success in his cricketing exploits.
Vettori out for six months, considers future
The 34-year-old all-rounder had surgery on his left Achilles last month after New Zealand's exit from the Champions Trophy one-day tournament in England.