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  Saina starts favourite, chance for other Indians to impress

  April 22, 2013 16:35 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 22: London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal will no doubt be the cynosure of all eyes but the India Open Super Series starting here tomorrow, will hold more significance for the country's

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  Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix

  April 21, 2013 23:24 IST

  Sakhir (Bahrain), Apr 21: German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit here Sunday.The Red Bull driver dominated the race in a thrilling action packed action event

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  Saina vs Sindhu, a possibility at India Open

  April 21, 2013 18:35 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 21:Badminton buffs have been waiting for a mouthwatering marquee clash between Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu. The two Indians could possibly face off for the first time if both go through to

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  London Marathon: Tsegaye Kebede wins men's race

  April 21, 2013 17:48 IST

  London, Apr 21: Tsegaye Kebede won the London Marathon for the second time on Sunday amid enhanced security in the first major race since the twin bombings in Boston.The Ethiopian chased down Emmanuel Mutai, and

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  Massa fastest in first practice at Bahrain GP

  April 19, 2013 17:30 IST

  Sakhir, Apr 19: The Ferraris have impressed quickly at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Felipe Massa setting the fastest time in the first practice followed by teammate Fernando Alonso on Friday.Massa, twice a winner of

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  Sindhu crashes out of Badminton Asia Championships

  April 19, 2013 16:26 IST

  Taipei, Apr 19: India's campaign at the Badminton Asia Championships came to an end after P.V. Sindhu lost her women's singles quarterfinal match against Eriko Hirose of Japan in a hard-fought contest in Taipei on

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  Sports ministry assures unified front before IOC

  April 17, 2013 19:10 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 17: Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said the country will put up a unified front at the meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) May 7 in a bid to lift the suspension

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  Bolt to join London Anniversary Games

  April 17, 2013 17:32 IST

  London, Apr 17: One year after winning three gold medals at the 2012 Olympics, sprint king Usain Bolt will return to the Olympic stadium for the July 26-28 London Anniversary Games.The Jamaican superstar will compete

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  Bhullar aims to finish on top

  April 17, 2013 15:58 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 17: Talented Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar on Wednesday said that his immediate goal is to win the Asian Order of Merit and finish the season as continent's No 1 pro.“I am currently

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  Kovalainen returns to Caterham as reserve driver

  April 17, 2013 13:45 IST

  Bahrain, Apr 17: Finnish racing driver Heikki Kovalainen has returned to Caterham and will drive for the Formula 1 team in the first practice sessions in Bahrain and Spain.Kovalainen is rejoining the team as one

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  NADA finds boxer Vijender's samples negative

  April 16, 2013 20:15 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 16:  Olympic medallist Vijender Singh can heave a sigh of relief after the sports ministry announced Tuesday that the boxer's samples tested negative for drugs.The boxer was alleged to have consumed recreational

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  Runner dies at Brighton Marathon

  April 15, 2013 15:24 IST

  London, Apr 15: A 23-year-old man collapsed and then died during the Brighton Marathon in the south English port city.The runner who was reportedly from London collapsed after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest Sunday, reports

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  F1 Grand Prix: Force India score maiden points in China

  April 14, 2013 19:55 IST

  Shanghai, Apr 14 : Paul di Resta brought his Force India back home in eighth place at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix here Sunday, getting his team's first points at the Shanghai International Circuit.Fernando

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  F1: Alonso wins Chinese Grand Prix comfortably

  April 14, 2013 19:31 IST

  Shanghai, Apr 14 : Fernando Alonso's confidence has been boosted after claiming a comfortable first victory of the season for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix here at the Shanghai International Circuit Sunday.The Spaniard, starting

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  Guan youngest to make the cut at Masters

  April 13, 2013 17:28 IST

  Washington, Apr 13: Fourteen-year-old Chinese golfer Guan Tianlang finished 3-over 75 at 2013 Masters, recording himself as the youngest player ever to make the cut at a major golf tournament.Guan wrapped up his first two

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  IOC letter to Sports Ministry surprises IOA officials

  April 13, 2013 16:56 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 13: The International Olympic Committee's move to write a letter directly to the Sports Minister for a joint meeting has come as a surprise for suspended IOA officials, who point out that

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  Massa fastest in F1 Chinese Grand Prix practice

  April 12, 2013 15:42 IST

  Shanghai, Apr 12:  Ferrari driver Felipe Massa set the fastest time in Friday's practice sessions for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, earning praise from his team for an “incredible” performance.Massa set a best time

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  Team orders need to be respected, say Force India drivers

  April 11, 2013 17:43 IST

  Shanghai, April 11: Force India drivers Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta are fine with team orders in Formula 1.Their comments come after Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel ignored team orders and overtook teammate Mark Webber

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  Vijay Kumar draws blank at ISSF World Cup

  April 08, 2013 16:27 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 8: London Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar could not live up to the billing as he failed to qualify for the finals of the 25-metre rapid fire pistol event at the ISSF

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  Anand to defend world chess title in home town

  April 08, 2013 14:51 IST

  Chennai, Apr 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the state will host the World Chess Championship this November between reigning champion from India Viswanathan Anand and the challenger Norway's Magnus Carlsen.Making the

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  Jungle Marathon in Vietnam

  April 08, 2013 14:46 IST

  Hanoi (Vietnam), Apr 8: Jungle Marathon -- a six-stage gruelling race through forests and the first of its kind in Vietnam -- will be held in the central Quang Binh province from May 31 to

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  Vijender dropped from Cyprus, Cuba boxing events

  April 06, 2013 17:08 IST

  New Delhi, Apr  6 : Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh, who has been accused of consuming drugs, was Saturday dropped from the India squad which is to tour Cyprus and Cuba.The 27-year-old had skipped

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  Rahi Sarnobat first Indian pistol shooter to win gold in ISSF World Cup

  April 05, 2013 13:22 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 5 :  Rahi Sarnobat scripted history today by becoming the first Indian pistol shooter to clinch a gold medal in the ISSF World Cup when she pipped local hope Kyeongae Kim 8-6

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  Government against NSFs' autonomy: Malhotra tells IOC

  April 04, 2013 19:48 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 4: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting president Vijay Kumar Malhotra Monday informed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the autonomy of National Sports Federations (NSF) in the country is in danger owing

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  Russian Olympic silver medallist faces jail term

  April 04, 2013 19:32 IST

  Moscow, Apr 4: Russian Olympic pole vault silver medallist Yevgeny Lukyanenko faces jail term due to vehicular manslaughter charges, local police said.Lukyanenko, the silver winner of 2008 Beijing Olympics pole vault, lost control of his

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  Karthikeyan extends deal for Auto GP round two

  April 04, 2013 18:44 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 4: India's top racing driver Narain Karthikeyan has extended his deal with Zele Racing for the second round of Auto GP in Marrakesh, Morocco this weekend."I will be driving in the second

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  Heroin haul: Boxer Vijender gives blood samples for tests, partner Ram Singh arrested

  April 04, 2013 6:20 IST

  Chandigarh, Apr 4:  Punjab Police Wednesday arrested boxer Ram Singh in connection with the international multi-million dollar drugs haul case, an official said here.Ram Singh, a fellow boxer of Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh,

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  Saina Nehwal to play in India Open Super Series in Delhi

  April 02, 2013 22:53 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 2 :  Men's singles World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and India's own women's World No.2 Saina Nehwal will return to action at the Siri Fort Indoor Complex for the