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  Rio Olympic mascot is a yellow cat-like figure

  Other Sports | November 24, 2014 23:32 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: A bright yellow cat-like figure, which also combines elements of monkeys and birds, is the mascot of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The smiley-faced mascot represents the animal life of Brazil.

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  Carlsen held up his nerves better: Anand

  Other Sports | November 23, 2014 23:08 IST

  Chennai: In a battle of nerves between Norwegian World chess champion Magnus Carlsen held up his own better, said the losing challenger from India Viswanathan Anand Sunday.Addressing the media after losing the 11th game and

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  Anand loses 11th game; Carlsen retains World title

  Other Sports | November 23, 2014 22:14 IST

  Sochi (Russia): Magnus Carlsen asserted his supremacy over Viswanathan Anand for the second year in running as the Norwegian retained his World Championship title after defeating the Indian Challenger in the 11th game, here Sunday.The

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  Abu Dhabi GP: Force India finish sixth in 2014

  Other Sports | November 23, 2014 21:29 IST

  Abu Dhabi: Formula 1 team Force India ended their 2014 season in sixth position in the constructors' championship as its drivers Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg brought home 28 points from the season-ending Abu Dhabi

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  Hamilton wins F1 title at Abu Dhabi; Rosberg 2nd

  Other Sports | November 24, 2014 13:33 IST

  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: British driver Lewis Hamilton clinched his second Formula One title in style after winning the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, with title rival Nico Rosberg drifting out of

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  Ritu Rani to lead Indian hockey eves in Italy tour

  Hockey | November 23, 2014 18:04 IST

  New Delhi: Ritu Rani will lead a 18-member Indian hockey team for the five-match Test tour of Italy to be played in Rome from December 1 to 12.The tour, seen as a preparation for the

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  Apologetic Sarita should be pardoned by AIBA: Vijender

  Other Sports | November 23, 2014 18:01 IST

  New Delhi: Suspended boxer L. Sarita Devi should be pardoned after apologising to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) for her conduct during the Incheon Asian Games medal ceremony, 2008 Olympic bronze medallist Vijnder Singh said

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  Sarjubala, Saweety enter finals of World Boxing C'ships

  Other Sports | November 23, 2014 16:03 IST

  Jeju (Korea): Indian boxers Sarjubala Devi (48kg) and Saweety (81kg) continued their prolific form to enter the Women's World Boxing Championships with thumping wins and assure themselves of at least a silver each, here Sunday.Sarjubala,

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  Force India confirm Perez for 2015 and beyond

  Other Sports | November 22, 2014 21:13 IST

  Abu Dhabi: Sahara Force India on Saturday made it official that Mexican driver Sergio Perez will continue racing with the team in 2015 and beyond.Team principal Vijay Mallya had already said that he would be

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  Force India cars to start 13th, 14th at Abu Dhabi

  Other Sports | November 22, 2014 20:39 IST

  Abu Dhabi: Force India drivers Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg will start 13th and 14th at the season ending Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to be held at the Yas Marina Circuit here Sunday.In

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  Rosberg takes pole for Abu Dhabi GP, Hamilton 2nd

  Other Sports | November 22, 2014 22:22 IST

  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Nico Rosberg edged out title rival Lewis Hamilton on Saturday to take pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi, where the two will fight for the Formula One world championship.Hamilton

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  Advani, 3 others in world snooker knockouts

  Other Sports | November 22, 2014 18:30 IST

  Bengaluru: Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani and compatriot Kamal Chawla today stormed into the Seaways IBSF World Snooker Championship, continuing their unbeaten streak in the event here today.The Indian women cueists also added to the

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  Anand faces must-win situation against Carlsen

  Other Sports | November 22, 2014 16:28 IST

  Sochi (Russia): Trailing by a full point with just two games remaining, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand would desperately need a victory to stay afloat against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match here

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  Shuttler Srikanth loses in Hong Kong Open semis

  Other Sports | November 22, 2014 15:47 IST

  Hong Kong: Leading Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth's good run in the $350,000 Hong Kong Open Super Series came to an end as he lost to top seed Chen Long of China in the men's singles

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  Nadal will be match-fit by January, hopes Feliciano Lopez

  Tennis | November 21, 2014 23:20 IST

  Bengaluru: Spanish World No 14 Feliciano Lopez is hopeful that compatriot Rafael Nadal will be fit by January before the Australian Open starts."He has had surgery but is getting better and should be training in

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  Hamilton 1, Rosberg 2 in both Abu Dhabi practices

  Other Sports | November 21, 2014 22:04 IST

  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Lewis Hamilton edged Formula One title rival Nico Rosberg in the both practice sessions Friday for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The British driver posted a best lap of 1

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  Sarjubala, Saweety assured of medals at World Boxing Championships

  Other Sports | November 21, 2014 20:57 IST

  Jeju (Korea): Indian boxers Shamjetsabam Sarjubala and Saweety notched up contrasting victories today to reach the semifinals and assure themselves of a medal each at the AIBA Women's World Championships, here.Sarjubala (48kg) started the proceedings

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  Boxer Manoj to receive Arjuna Award on Nov 26 from Sports Minister

  Other Sports | November 21, 2014 19:30 IST

  New Delhi: Forced to take the legal route after being denied the honour initially, boxer Manoj Kumar will be bestowed the Arjuna Award by sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal here on November 26.Manoj, a 2010 Commonwealth

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  Srikanth wins, Saina ousted from Hong Kong Open

  Other Sports | November 21, 2014 19:25 IST

  Hong Kong: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth continued his impressive run by entering the men's singles semifinals of the $350,000 Hong Kong Open Super Series as compatriot Saina Nehwal had to bite the dust in her

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  Ganguly to pitch for hockey, will inaugurate Beighton Cup on Nov 24

  Hockey | November 20, 2014 23:18 IST

  Kolkata: After football, former India captain Sourav Ganguly will be seen promoting hockey when he will inaugurate the main round of the 119th All India Beighton Cup Hockey Tournament on November 24."We are grateful to