No one can question my patriotism, Leander Paes says

NEW DELHI: A day after sports ministry made it clear that athletes who remain unavailable for national duty would not get financial aid from it, top tennis star Leander Paes said his commitment should not be questioned since he has given his all in the...

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ISL: Kerala Blasters beat Pune City 2-1

08:59 PM Congrats Kerala on 1st Win That's all for tonight. Good Bye. 08:54 PM Kerala Beat Pune 2-1 It's the first win for Kerala in the tournament. 08:36 PM Will this be Kerala's first win or will Pune fight back? 08:23...

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SRK sad for not being able to buy Kolkata ISL team

KOLKATA: Disappointed that he could not buy the Kolkata franchisee of the Indian Super League football tournament despite best efforts, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said he could not bring himself to buying another city."I will say something which...

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Advani clinches World Billiards title, bags 3 Grand Doubles

LEEDS: India's most celebrated cueist Pankaj Advani clinched the World Billiards Championship (time format) title to bag a record 12th world crown and also complete a rare 'Grand Double' post his third win in both the long and short formats in the same...

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For Saina Nehwal, it is always about playing for India

NEW DELHI: In the wake of sports ministry's diktat of not to extend financial help to athletes who prefer professional commitment over representing India, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal insisted her first priority would always be to play for the country."I...

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Hat-trick of titles for Harinder, double for Dipika Pallikal

CHENNAI: Harinder Pal Sandhu helped himself to his third title and Dipika Pallikal her second on the trot in the four-leg JSW Challenger Squash Circuit here today.Harinder defeated the top seeded Egyptian Karim Ali Fathi while top seeded Dipika accounted...

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ISL: Delhi Dynamos and NorthEast United play out a goalless draw

09:15 PM ISL emerging player: Rehenesh TP (NorthEast United) 09:14 PM Fittest player of the match: James Keene (NorthEast United) 09:14 PM Swift moment of the match: Mads Junker (Delhi Dynamos) 08:51 PM There goes the...

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Sania Mirza excited to be in Federer's team in IPTL

HYDERABAD: On a high after winning the WTA Finals doubles crown and a clutch of prestigious titles this year, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza says she is now bracing up for the International Premier Tennis League where she would in the same team as Swiss...

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Want funds, stay available for India: Ministry to athletes

NEW DELHI: Taking exception to top Indian tennis players who were reluctant to compete in the recent Asian Games, the sports ministry on Wednesday said individual players will be able to avail grants from it only if they undertake to be available for...

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Murray on brink of World Finals after defeating Benneteau

PARIS: Andy Murray turned in a clinical performance on Wednesday as he joined Stan Wawrinka, David Ferrer and Milos Raonic in the next round of the Paris Masters.The two-time Grand Slam winner, who was absent last year after undergoing back surgery,...

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Olympic sports can learn a lot from cricket: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: Batting on a different wicket as member of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOP) initiated by the Ministry of Sports to increase India's medal tally, former captain Rahul Dravid said that Olympic sports can learn a lot from cricket and vice...

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After an 'amazing' 2014', Sania Mirza targets number one spot

HYDERABAD: Having ended a successful year with victory in the WTA Tour Finals, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza has set her sights on becoming the doubles world number one next season."That's pretty amazing. People expect that much of me and wish so much...

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Suspended boxer Sarita Devi now says sorry

NEW DELHI: Seeking to make herself eligible for participation in next month's World Championships in Korea, Sarita Devi on Monday apologized to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) for her conduct during the Asian Games medal ceremony in Incheon...

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I hadn't planned for India, says Nicolas Anelka

PANAJI: There has been some criticism that the Indian Super League has attracted ageing superstars but you cannot say the same about Nicolas Anelka. If not for the ban, Mumbai City FC's French striker could have so easily been playing in the English...

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ISL Live Blog: Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City FC

09:24 PM Swift moment of the match: John Stiven Mendoza (Chennaiyin FC) 08:50 PM There goes the final whistle! Chennaiyin FC crush Mumbai City FC 5-1 And that's the end to a disappointing and embarrasing night for Mumbai City FC. They...

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Disgraced Nicolas Anelka set for comeback in ISL

NEW DELHI: Disgraced French striker Nicolas Anelka is set to return to action on Tuesday after serving a five-match ban for a gesture deemed to be anti-semitic and known as a "quenelle".The 35-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus and Real Madrid...

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Boxing India requests AIBA to be lenient on Sarita Devi

NEW DELHI: Requesting the International Boxing Association to revoke the provisional suspension on L Sarita Devi, Boxing India president Sandeep Jajodia on Monday said her unconditional apology and her impeccable past disciplinary record would form the...

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I am sorry, won't do it again: Sarita to AIBA

NEW DELHI: A remorseful L Sarita Devi has pleaded with the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to lift the provisional suspension imposed on her for refusing to accept her bronze medal in the Asiad, saying that she deeply regrets her outburst on...

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I am sorry, won't do it again: Sarita Devi to AIBA

NEW DELHI: A remorseful L Sarita Devi has pleaded with the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to lift the provisional suspension imposed on her for refusing to accept her bronze medal in the Asiad, saying that she deeply regrets her outburst on...

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Neymar to surpass Pele's record, says Romario

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's 1994 World Cup winning striker Romario on Monday expressed his admiration towards Neymar, saying that the promising Barcelona player will surpass Pele's all-time scoring record for the Selecao.Neymar scored four times against...

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ISL: FC Pune City defeat FC Goa 2-0

09:17 PM Hero of the match: Konstantinos Katsouranis (FC Pune City) 09:17 PM ISL emerging player of the match: Laxmikant Kattimani (FC Goa) 09:17 PM Fittest player of the match: Israil Gurung (FC Pune City) 09:16 PM Swift...

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Kerala Blasters FC hold Atletico de Kolkata to a 1-1 draw

06:39 PM Player of the match: Iain Hume (Kerala Blasters) 06:38 PM ISL emerging player of the match: Baljit Sahni (Atletico de Kolkata) 06:38 PM Fittest player of the match: Mehtab Hossain (Kerala Blasters) 06:38 PM Swift...

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Jwala Gutta's focus on fitness, 2016 Rio Olympics

NEW DELHI: Top doubles shuttlerJwalaGutta said Sunday that she is focussing on improving her fitness to achieve consistency in performance, to realise her ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal in 2016 Rio de Janeiro."I am happy with my on-court...

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Serena Williams beats Halep to win WTA Finals title

SINGAPORE: Serena Williams beat Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 Sunday to win her third-successive title at the WTA Finals - and her fifth overall.Halep easily beat Williams just four days earlier during the group stage of the tournament, but Williams turned that...

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Depleted Atletico impress in 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters

KOLKATA: A depleted Atletico de Kolkata, without star forward Fikru Teferra, put up a spirited show but could not score that elusive winner settling for a 1-1 draw against a lucky Kerala Blasters FC in their fifth ISL encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium,...

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Suarez move great for La Liga, says Ancelotti

MADRID: Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona for a club record fee is a boost for La Liga, despite the damage he could cause to Real's title hopes.Suarez looks set to make his debut for the Catalans in Saturday's...

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Maria Sharapova knocked out of WTA Finals

SINGAPORE: Maria Sharapova finally got a win at the WTA Finals on Friday but it wasn't enough to stop her crashing out of the tournament and blowing her opportunity to be crowned year-end world number one.The Russian star needed to beat Agnieszka Radwanska...

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Wozniacki storms into WTA Finals semis

SINGAPORE: Caroline Wozniacki stormed into the WTA Finals last four on Friday as Maria Sharapova's early exit crowned Serena Williams as year-end world number one for the second season in a row.Wozniacki battered Petra Kvitova 6-2, 6-3 for her third...

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NorthEast United defeat Mumbai City 2-0

09:13 PM Hero of the match: Kondwani Mtonga (NorthEast United FC) 09:13 PM ISL emerging player of the match: Durga Boro (NorthEast United FC) 09:12 PM Fittest player of the match: Didika (Mumbai City FC) 09:12 PM Swift...

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