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Sindhu eyes title defence at Macau Open
Other Sports | Nov 24, 2014, 09:02 PM ISTMacau: Teen sensation P V Sindhu will look to shrug off the disappointment of her second round loss at Hong Kong when she starts her title defence in the women's singles competition of the USD
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Rio Olympic mascot is a yellow cat-like figure
Other Sports | Nov 24, 2014, 11:32 PM ISTRio 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 | Nov 23, 2014, 11:08 PM ISTChennai: 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 | Nov 23, 2014, 10:14 PM ISTSochi (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 | Nov 23, 2014, 09:29 PM ISTAbu 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 | Nov 24, 2014, 01:33 PM ISTAbu 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 | Nov 23, 2014, 06:04 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 23, 2014, 06:01 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 23, 2014, 04:03 PM ISTJeju (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 | Nov 22, 2014, 09:13 PM ISTAbu 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 | Nov 22, 2014, 08:39 PM ISTAbu 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 | Nov 22, 2014, 10:22 PM ISTAbu 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 | Nov 22, 2014, 06:30 PM ISTBengaluru: 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 | Nov 22, 2014, 04:28 PM ISTSochi (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 | Nov 22, 2014, 03:47 PM ISTHong 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 | Nov 21, 2014, 11:20 PM ISTBengaluru: 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 | Nov 21, 2014, 10:04 PM ISTAbu 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 | Nov 21, 2014, 08:57 PM ISTJeju (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 | Nov 21, 2014, 07:30 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 21, 2014, 07:25 PM ISTHong 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