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  Mike Tyson returns Evander Holyfield's ear after 16 years

  Other Sports | November 23, 2013 6:14 IST

  It happened sixteen years ago but still  is considered one of the most famous sports scandals of all time, but it seems Mike Tyson has finally made full amends with Evander Holyfield – at least

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  Sandhu retained as India boxing coach

  Other Sports | November 20, 2013 15:34 IST

  New Delhi: The Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) Wednesday retained Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu as the chief national coach till the 2016 Rio Olympics.First appointed coach in 1993, Sandhu has ably served for almost two decades during

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  Smith, De Villiers takes South Africa to 460-4 on day 2

  Cricket | October 24, 2013 21:02 IST

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates: South Africa captain Graeme Smith notched his fifth test double century and AB de Villiers made a chancy century as the Proteas amassed a lead of 361 in the second test

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  Indian GP: Supreme court to hear PIL tomorrow

  Other Sports | October 24, 2013 16:46 IST

  Greater Noida: Amid dwindling spectator count and mounting administrative hassles, the Formula One carnival is all set to hit the national capital this Sunday with the third Indian Grand Prix, which faces an uncertain future

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  Indian GP: Future of Indian F1 in doubt ahead of layoff

  Other Sports | October 24, 2013 16:38 IST

  Greater Noida, India: Set among fields and new building developments on the outskirts of the heaving Indian metropolis of New Delhi, the manicured green lawns and imposing infrastructure of Buddh International Circuit is an imposing

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  Don't give room, concentrate and work hard, says Shami

  Cricket | October 24, 2013 16:13 IST

  Ranchi: India pacer Mohammad Shami, who troubled the Australian batsmen with his pace and swing in a career-best haul of three for 42, today said he just concentrated on the basics without indulging in anything

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  Beware of Shami, Bailey tells Aussie batsmen

  Cricket | October 24, 2013 16:05 IST

  Ranchi: Rattled by Mohammad Shami's three-wicket burst with the new ball in the abandoned fourth ODI, Australian skipper George Bailey has instructed his batsmen to watch out for the rookie Indian pacer in the remaining

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  Copa do Brasil: Hernane fires Flamengo into semis

  Football | October 24, 2013 15:54 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: Striker Hernane netted a hat-trick as Flamengo advanced to the Copa do Brasil semi-finals with a 5-1 aggregate victory over Botafogo.The 27-year-old struck twice in the first half and again on the

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  Hockey India League: Bjorn Isberg appointed as tournament director for 2014

  Hockey | October 24, 2013 15:55 IST

  New Delhi: Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) on Thursday appointed Bjorn Isberg as tournament director for the second season of the six-team franchise-based event to be held from Jan 23 to Feb 23, 2014.Hockey India

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  World Boxing Championships: Sumit, Vikash in pre-quarters

  Other Sports | October 20, 2013 17:55 IST

  Almaty: Olympian Sumit Sangwan (81kg) and Vikash Malik (60kg) fought through tough contests to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the World Boxing Championships in Almaty on Sunday.While Sumit stunned ninth seed Petru Ciobanu of Moldova 2-1,

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  Vijender bows out of World C'ships, Shiva, Nanao in last 16

  Other Sports | October 19, 2013 17:04 IST

  Almaty (Kazakhstan):  Rising star Shiva Thapa and comeback-man Thokchom Nanao Singh entered the pre-quarters but the experienced Vijender Singh bowed out after an intense second-round contest on a day of mixed fortunes for India at

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  Manpreet enters pre-quarters of World Boxing

  Other Sports | October 18, 2013 18:02 IST

  Almaty (Kazakhstan): Manpreet Singh (91kg) became the first Indian boxer to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the World Boxing Championships after defeating his opponent in the preliminaries of the heavyweight division here Friday.Manpreet, who got

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  Meet the 10 Boxing greats of all time

  Other Sports | December 22, 2013 6:52 IST

  New Delhi: No matter what sport a fan is following but he/she would never ignore a boxing game. Boxing has been one of the most electrifying sport.Back to back punches, Pin-Falls, strength, speed, reflexes, endurance,

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  Muhammad Ali honors humanitarian award winners

  Other Sports | October 04, 2013 12:06 IST

  Louisville, Kentucky:  Muhammad Ali was back home Thursday night to honor an ex-president, Grammy winners and young adults for their roles in fighting for humanitarian causes.   The former heavyweight boxing champion was surrounded by family

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  Former heavyweight champion Norton dies

  Other Sports | September 19, 2013 14:50 IST

  Las Vegas:  Former heavyweight champion Ken Norton, who shocked the boxing world in 1973 when he became the second man to beat Muhammad Ali in a fight, died Wednesday at a local care facility. He

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  Boxer Mary Kom gets Rs 50 lakh cheque from MP govt

  Other Sports | August 29, 2013 17:03 IST

  Bhopal: Olympic bronze medal winner in boxing, M C Mary Kom was presented a cheque of Rs 50 lakh by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at a function held here.A total of 26 sportspersons

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  Boxing: Vijender, Nanao Singh selected for World Championships

  Other Sports | August 29, 2013 8:53 IST

  Patiala: Vijender Singh (75kg) made a return to the Indian boxing team along with Thokchom Nanao Singh (49kg) as the selectors picked the team for the World Championships after a two-day trial here on Wednesday.There

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  AIBA bans Indian boxers post World Championships

  Other Sports | August 28, 2013 11:38 IST

  New Delhi:  The International Boxing Federation (AIBA) has decided to extend the Indian federation's suspension to its boxers and coaches. However, the Indians would be able to compete in the Oct 11-27 World Championships as

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  World's 10 worst moments in boxing history

  Other Sports | August 28, 2013 6:34 IST

  New Delhi: Professional Boxing is known as the “Sweet Science”, but corruption, inadequacies inside a central controlling body as well as the rise of MMA have threatened to complete this glorious sport. Mega fights still

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  Sports Ministry derecognises boxing, archery federations

  Other Sports | December 07, 2012 16:28 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 7 : The union ministry of sports Friday derecognised the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and the Archery Association of India (AAI) for manipulation in their election process.Justifying the decision, Sports Minister