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Yuvraj has cancer, undergoing chemotherapy in US

Yuvraj has cancer, undergoing chemotherapy in US

/ February 5, 2012 3:40 pm

Yuvraj Singh, who played a stellar role in India’s ODI World Cup triumph last year, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.The 30-year-old left-hander has been in US since last month being treated for

India and Afghanistan placed well to qualify

/ December 6, 2011 1:08 pm

Afghanistan dazzled. India only flickered. Football was a joy, but only in patches. Both have four points each now. Afghanistan has a match against Bhutan in hand, while India will play Sri Lanka. India won 5-0. Afghanistan 3-1. If Sanjar

Tiger Woods ends two-year victory drought

Tiger Woods ends two-year victory drought

/ December 5, 2011 4:25 pm

It was an unofficial event with an 18-man field but Tiger Woods is finally a winner again, two years after his life and career came crashing down.One shot behind with two holes to play, Woods looked like the player who

Kambli’s fixing claims trashed by Azhar, other players

Kambli’s fixing claims trashed by Azhar, other players

/ November 18, 2011 5:05 pm

Former Indian player Vinod Kambli’s sensational claim that India’s 1996 World Cup semi-final match could have been fixed evoked angry reactions from former cricketers with the then captain Mohammed Azharuddin dismissing the suggestion as “absolutely rubbish”.slammed Kambli for raking up

Spot-fixing Trial: Jail for Tainted Pakistan Trio

Spot-fixing Trial: Jail for Tainted Pakistan Trio

/ November 3, 2011 5:04 pm

London: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and two of his teammates — pacers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir — were today sentenced to varying jail terms after being found guilty of spot-fixing, making them the first cricketers ever to be

Indian Formula One Grand Prix finale today

Indian Formula One Grand Prix finale today

/ October 30, 2011 12:08 pm

The nation’s first Formula One Grand Prix is set for a grand finale today with current world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull on pole position and India’s Narain Karthikeyan starting from the 23rd position.It is poised to be a

India beats Pakistan, takes trophy

India beats Pakistan, takes trophy

/ September 12, 2011 9:56 am

Goalkeeper S. Sreejesh stole the limelight with two crucial saves as India defeated Pakistan 4-2 in the penalty shoot-out in a nerve-wrecking final to clinch the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Sunday. The high-voltage summit clash was marred

England beat India in third Test, snatch No. 1 Test status

England beat India in third Test, snatch No. 1 Test status

/ August 13, 2011 9:05 pm

A spineless India  tamely surrendered their number one status to a ruthless England as they slumped to an innings and 242-runs defeat to allow the hosts clinch the completely lop-sided four-match series by taking a 3-0 lead in Birmingham. India’s

India loses 3-0 to UAE in pre-World Cup qualifier

India loses 3-0 to UAE in pre-World Cup qualifier

/ July 24, 2011 1:12 pm

India suffered a 0-3 defeat at the hands of United Arab Emirates in a World Cup football second round qualifying match on Saturday. Two red cards in a span of four minutes dashed India’s hopes in the Asian qualifiers for

Manchester United the most valuable sports team

Manchester United the most valuable sports team

/ July 16, 2011 10:45 am

Manchester United may have lost the Champions League to Barcelona, but the English champions have emerged as the world’s most valuable sports team in Forbes magazine’s annual top 50 list. United, who kicked off their pre-season tour with a 4-1