German Rosberg wins British Grand Prix

SILVERSTONE (United Kingdom): Nico Rosberg survived great late pressure to claim his second win of the season in Sunday's thrilling and dramatic British Grand Prix.Formula One Stats | Rosberg wins British GPIt was the Mercedes team's first victory in...

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Tri-series: Windies invite India to bat

NEW DELHI: Darren Sammy struck in the tenth over by sending back Virat Kohli to give India second blow at the score of 39 in the second ODI of the tri-series in Kingston.ScorecardKohli made just 11 in 21 balls before getting caught by Chris Gayle brilliantly...

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Tri-series: India lose Dhawan early

NEW DELHI: Darren Sammy struck in the tenth over by sending back Virat Kohli to give India second blow at the score of 39 in the second ODI of the tri-series in Kingston.ScorecardKohli made just 11 in 21 balls before getting caught by Chris Gayle brilliantly...

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Tri-series: India lose Dhawan early

NEW DELHI: Darren Sammy struck in the tenth over by sending back Virat Kohli to give India second blow at the score of 39 in the second ODI of the tri-series in Kingston.ScorecardKohli made just 11 in 21 balls before getting caught by Chris Gayle brilliantly...

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Tri-series: India lose early wickets

NEW DELHI: Darren Sammy struck in the tenth over by sending back Virat Kohli to give India second blow at the score of 39 in the second ODI of the tri-series in Kingston.ScorecardKohli made just 11 in 21 balls before getting caught by Chris Gayle brilliantly...

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Kalmadi to preside over AAA congress

PUNE: Commonwealth Games scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi is set to preside over a crucial two-day congress of the Asian Athletics Association starting on Sunday, which will also vote on his re-election bid as president of the continental body.Kalmadi, who...

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Lewis takes pole position for British GP

SILVERSTONE (England): Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position for his home British Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with German team mate Nico Rosberg qualifying alongside him in an all-Mercedes front row.The 2008 world champion, chasing his first...

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Mahindra misses podium by whiskers

ASSEN (The Netherlands): Mahindra rider Miguel Oliveira was just inches from scoring the only Indian racing motorcycle's historic first podium at Assen on Saturday, crossing the line in fourth place just 0.096 seconds from third, and 0.378 behind the...

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Root keen to 'move on' from David issue

LONDON: England batsman Joe Root is determined to put the controversial attack he suffered at the hands of Australia's David Warner behind him as he prepares for his first Ashes series.It is nearly three weeks since Root took a glancing blow from Warner...

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Srini attends ICC meeting via video-link

NEW DELHI: Under-fire BCCI president N Srinivasan put an end to all speculations by making his presence felt at the International Cricket Council annual conference in London by attending one of the sub-committee meetings via video-link."Yes, Srinivasan...

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Angry Dimitrov crashes out of Big W

LONDON: Grigor Dimitrov staged a temporary sit-down protest to register his anger at court conditions on Friday before he lost a five-set Wimbledon thriller.The Bulgarian 29th seed, watched by superstar girlfriend Maria Sharapova, who was knocked out...

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1st ODI: Windies invite Sri Lanka to bat

NEW DELHI: Dwayne Bravo got Sri Lankan opener Upul Tharanga caught behind after a solid 62-run stand for the first wicket in the tri-series opener at Kingston.ScorecardSkipper Bravo struck in the 14th over, removing Tharanga after his 25-run knock off...

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Bravo scalps Tharanga after brisk start

NEW DELHI: Dwayne Bravo got Sri Lankan opener Upul Tharanga caught behind after a solid 62-run stand for the first wicket in the tri-series opener at Kingston.ScorecardSkipper Bravo struck in the 14th over, removing Tharanga after his 25-run knock off...

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1st ODI: Sri Lanka off to steady start

NEW DELHI: Dwayne Bravo got Sri Lankan opener Upul Tharanga caught behind after a solid 62-run stand for the first wicket in the tri-series opener at Kingston.ScorecardSkipper Bravo struck in the 14th over, removing Tharanga after his 25-run knock off...

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Banned Butt apologizes for spot-fixing

LAHORE (Pakistan): Former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt has for the first time publicly admitted to and apologized for spot-fixing, two years after he was found guilty of the offence.Butt, along with fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer,...

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Webber to quit F1 at the end of season

BERLIN: Australia's Mark Webber is to leave Formula One at the end of the current season, he announced on his official website on Thursday.The 36-year-old Red Bull driver has signed a contract with Porsche from the 2014 and will compete in the manufacturer's...

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No cricketer for Khel Ratna this year

NEW DELHI: The BCCI this year hasn't forwarded any name for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the highest honour for active sportspersons in the country, since the cricket board didn't find any fitting cricketer for the award.The BCCI has...

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Serena coasts into Wimbledon 3rd round

LONDON: Defending champion Serena Williams eased past teenager Caroline Garcia to reach the Wimbledon third round on Thursday where she'll face 42-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm, the oldest woman in the last 32 in the Open era.Top seed Williams extended...

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I may be down but I'm not out: Federer

LONDON: Roger Federer's astonishing defeat to a Ukrainian journeyman in the second round at Wimbledon marked the arrival of a new world order in tennis but for the Swiss master this was definitely not the end of an era.When the new ATP standings are...

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'Will look to stamp authority on India, SL'

KINGSTON: Champions Trophy winners India are already on Chris Gayle's mind and he says the West Indies would look to "stamp our authority" by using the home advantage when the ODI tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka, kicks off.West Indies are coming...

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India eye tri-series, leave for Windies

LONDON: After lifting the Champions Trophy with a remarkable unbeaten run, the victorious Indian cricket team on Wednesday departed for Jamaica to compete in an ODI tri-series against the West Indies and Sri Lanka starting June 28."Off to jamaica nw,,,...

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India eye tri-series, leave for Windies

LONDON: After lifting the Champions Trophy with a remarkable unbeaten run, the victorious Indian cricket team on Wednesday departed for Jamaica to compete in an ODI tri-series against the West Indies and Sri Lanka starting June 28."Off to jamaica nw,,,...

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Darcis out of Wimbledon with injury

LONDON: Steve Darcis, the world number 135 who stunned Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, pulled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury on Wednesday."We have just received confirmation that Steve Darcis has withdrawn from his second round match against...

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Orange shoes out but not coloured undies

LONDON: Roger Federer received orders from Wimbledon organisers on Wednesday to change his orange-soled shoes that breach an all-white rule although women players will not be pulled up for wearing coloured knickers.Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis...

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I will bring silverware to Real: Ancelotti

MADRID: Playing spectacular football and filling the trophy cabinet at the same time is the holy grail for soccer coaches and Carlo Ancelotti promised both as he took up the reins at Spanish giants Real Madrid on Wednesday.Speaking in an entertaining...

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'Captain cool' Dhoni & his midas touch

BIRMINGHAM: Dhoni, captain cool" -- the placard held by an Indian fan appropriately sums up the magic of India's cricket captain."I don't turn up in the ground to achieve anything special as a captain," Dhoni said last night after his team had defended...

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Martina wants best-of-3 for men at Slams

LONDON: Former Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova has called for men's Grand Slam matches to be cut to three sets to protect the sport's top stars from burnout.With Wimbledon getting underway on Monday, Navratilova was keen to draw attention to the...

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Jadeja achieves career-best 3rd position

BIRMINGHAM: Ravindra Jadeja attained a career-best third spot in the ODI bowlers and all-rounders' list a day after India lifted the ICC Champions Trophy that strengthen their position as the number one ranked team on the ODI Championship table in the...

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Federer storms into Big W second round

LONDON: Defending champion Roger Federer began his campaign for a record eighth Wimbledon title in quickfire style on Monday, taking just 69 minutes to storm past Romania's Victor Hanescu.The 31-year-old Swiss swept to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win on Centre Court...

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Sharapova battles into second round

LONDON: Maria Sharapova shrugged off her public Wimbledon spat with Serena Williams to come through an equally fierce challenge out on court as she battled her way into the second round on Monday.The 2004 Wimbledon champion was given a stern test by...

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Why isn't there a reserve day for final?

The prospect of a Champions Trophy final doesn't look bright at all. Till 5:30 pm IST, it was raining in Birmingham and it's looking increasingly difficult for the match to start.According to those present at the ground, the situation is bleak and the...

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Serena apologises after Sharapova rant

LONDON: Serena Williams tried to defuse her war of words with Maria Sharapova on Sunday as the Wimbledon champion claimed she had apologised to the Russian for criticising her private life.Williams, a 16-time Grand Slam winner, infuriated Sharapova by...

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CT final reduced to 20 overs per side

BIRMINGHAM: Rain returned to stop Champions Trophy final with India at 38/1 in 6.2 overs.ScorecardStuart Broad gave India first blow in the fourth over by bowling out Rohit Sharma (9) after rain reduced the final to 20 overs per side.Broad's perfect...

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CT: Rain returns with India at 38/1

BIRMINGHAM: Rain returned to stop Champions Trophy final with India at 38/1 in 6.2 overs.ScorecardStuart Broad gave India first blow in the fourth over by bowling out Rohit Sharma (9) after rain reduced the final to 20 overs per side.Broad's perfect...

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CT: India lose Rohit after steady start

BIRMINGHAM: Stuart Broad gave India first blow in the fourth over by bowling out Rohit Sharma after rain reduced the Champions Trophy final to 20 overs per side.ScorecardBroad's perfect length delivery sailed into the stumps from the gap and reduced...

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Hopes high for Murray, says McEnroe

LONDON: John McEnroe believes that Andy Murray is ideally placed over the next fortnight to win Wimbledon for the first time and end 77 years of British failure at the tournament.The Scot lost to Roger Federer in four sets in the Wimbledon final last...

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'India team better than WC-winning side'

LONDON: Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that current Indian ODI team that will be playing in the Champions Trophy is "better" than the one which won the World Cup two years back in 2011."India have been the team of the tournament so far....

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We're keen to set record straight: Cook

BIRMINGHAM: England captain Alastair Cook reckons that India will start as favourites in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday but said his team will be raring to set the record straight by winning their first world ODI title in all these years."India...

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Sharapova blasts Serena over rape row

LONDON: Maria Sharapova blasted Serena Williams on Saturday for the American's controversial comments over a high-profile rape case and even criticised the Wimbledon champion's colourful private life.In an astonishing attack on the world number one,...

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Skipper Dhoni predicts engaging final

BIRMINGHAM: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hopes the keen tussle between his young team and hosts England will produce an exciting Champions Trophy final on Sunday."England are a very good side and they know the conditions well. We have also played...

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Fedex, Nadal lined-up for quarters clash

LONDON: Seven-time champion Roger Federer and two-time winner Rafael Nadal were lined-up for a potential Wimbledon quarterfinal blockbuster when the draw for the season's third Grand Slam was made Friday.The draw was good news for world number one Novak...

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Tendulkar likely to buy Mumbai Masters

NEW DELHI: There will be a dash of cricket in the inaugural Indian Badminton League with star batsman Sachin Tendulkar set to be part of a conglomerate to buy the Mumbai Masters franchisee in the event.Tendulkar will be part of a conglomerate, which...

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Saina crashes out of Singapore Open

SINGAPORE: India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out of the women's singles quarterfinals at the Singapore Open Super Series on Friday, losing to Indonesia's Lindaweni Fanetri.The second seed lost to unseeded Lindaweni 21-17, 13-21, 13-21 in 58 minutes...

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Umesh has to learn discipline: Kapil Dev

BIRMINGHAM: Former Indian speedster and 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev says Umesh Yadav needs to bring in more "discipline" in his approach to be a successful strike bowler.The 26-year-old Yadav made a big impression with a five-wicket haul...

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Will be attending ICC meetings: Dalmiya

KOLKATA: BCCI's interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya will be attending the ICC annual conference in London next week as India's representative, putting an end to the suspense on the issue."I will be attending the ICC executive board, development board and...

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