Rafael Nadal beats Gael Monfils to claim ninth Monte-Carlo Title

In Tennis, world number five Rafael Nadal won his 9th Monte Carlo Masters title last night. The Spaniard, who is known as the King of Clay, defeated Frenchman Gael Monfils, 7-5, 5-7, 6-0 to record his 68th win from 100 finals on the ATP World Tour. Nadal has, now, claimed clay-court titles in each o...

IPL 2016: Delhi Daredevils beat RCB by 7 wickets

In Cricket, Quinton de Kock's maiden IPL century powered Delhi Daredevils to a stunning 7-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at Bengaluru last night. Sent in to bat at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore posted a formidable 191 for 5 courtesy Virat Kohli's captain&ap...

Lionel Messi, Usain Bolt, Serena among top contenders at Laureus awards

From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the world's greatest sports stars are in the race for top honours at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be presented in Berlin today. The awards are also called the Oscars of Sport.The women&apo...

IPL: Delhi Daredevils win toss; Tell Royal Challengers Bangalore to bat first

In another IPL match, Delhi Daredevils won the toss and asked Royal Challengers Bengalore to bat first in Bangaluru. With small boundaries and a sporting M Chinnaswamy stadium wicket, batsmen will again hold the aces in this match. Delhi Daredevils have made one change, bringing in Mohammad Shami in...

Inzamam-ul-Haq set to be appointed as Pakistan's chief selector

Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to be appointed as the country's chief selector after he was released from his role as Afghanistan's head coach.The 46-year-old Inzamam guided Afghanistan to the Super 10 stage of the recent World Twenty20 in India, during which...

IPL: Kings Eleven Punjab beat Rising Pune Supergiants by 6 wickets <br/>

In IPL, Kings Eleven Punjab defeated Rising Pune Supergiants by 6 wickets and 8 balls to spare at Mohali this evening. Set to score 153 runs for victory, Punjab overcame the target in 18.4 overs with Murali Vijay scoring 53 and Manan Vohra making 51 runs. Punjab made 153 for four.Earlier du Pleasis ...

Human protein that weakens immune response to HIV and other viruses identified

Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a human protein that weakens the immune response to HIV and other viruses. New discovery may help improve antiviral therapies, create viral vaccines and may lead to new cancer treatments. Sumit Chanda, from Sanford-Burnham Prebys Medical Di...

Former Pak cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq set to be appointed as country's chief selector

Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to be appointed as the country&apos;s chief selector after he was released from his role as Afghanistan&apos;s head coach.The 46-year-old Inzamam guided Afghanistan to the Super 10 stage of the recent World Twenty20 in India, during which...

SL's veteran spinner Rangana announces his retirement from T20, ODI

Laureus World Sports Awards: Shimmering array of world's greatest sports stars in race for top honours

From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the world&apos;s greatest sports stars are in the race for top honours at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards -- also called the &apos;Oscars of Sport&apos; -- to be presented in Berlin tomorrow.The ...