FIFA U-17: Japan, Tunisia, Morocco, Uzbekistan enter quarters

Japan, Tunisia, Morocco and Uzbekistan have entered the quarter finals of the ongoing FIFA-Under 17 Football World Cup in United Arab Emirates. European Champions Russia thrashed Venezuela 4-0 in Fujairah yesterday to raise hopes for a place in last 16. Uzbekistan defeated Croatia 2-1. Morocco beat ...

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and three others have crashed out in the second round of the French Super Series Badminton tournament in Paris. Saina, seeded fourth, was shocked 22-10, 15-21, 20-22 by Yeon Ju Bae of Korea last evening. The other Indian female shuttler in the fray, P V Sindhu too faile...

K.Srikanth & P.V.Sindhu crash out of French Open Badminton Tournament<br/>

Indian shuttlers K.Srikanth and P.V.Sindhu have crashed out of the French Open Badminton Tournament being held in Paris after they lost in their singles pre-quarter matches. Thailand&apos;s Boonsak Ponsana beat Srikanth in men&apos;s singles match 15-21, 21-18, 21-15. In women&apos;s sin...

SC to hear petition seeking cancellation of this weekend's Indian Grand Prix

Supreme Court agreed today to hear a petition seeking the cancellation of this weekend&apos;s Indian Grand Prix. The axe hangs around the Grand Prix as organisers have allegedly not paid entertainment taxes for the 2012 event. The Supreme Court has executive powers and ordered organisers two yea...

SC committee on IPL-6 scandal calls on people for info on betting allegations against Meiyappan, other accused

The Supreme Court-appointed committee probing the IPL-6 spot-fixing scandal has called on people to mail them any information they have on the allegations of betting against BCCI President N Srinivasan&apos;s son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan and other accused. The committee is headed by former Punj...

French Open Badminton: Saina and 4 other Indian shuttlers in PQFs today

Saina Nehwal and 4 other Indian shuttlers will play their pre-quarterfinal matches of the French Open Super Series Badminton tournament in Paris today. In the Women&apos;s Singles, India&apos;s shuttle queen and World Number 4 Saina will clash with Korea&apos;s Yeon Ju Bae, while rising ...

French Super Series Badminton: Saina, Sindhu enter second round

Saina Nehwal and 4 other Indian shuttlers will play their pre-quarterfinal matches of the French Open Super Series Badminton tournament in Paris today. In the Women&apos;s Singles, India&apos;s shuttle queen and World Number 4 Saina will clash with Korea&apos;s Yeon Ju Bae, while rising ...

Sports Ministry & FICCI launch India Sports 2014 to promote sports among youth

The Sports Ministry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) have launched &apos;India Sports 2014&apos; at the 5th Global Sports Summit to promote sports among youth in the country. The event will be an umbrella programme, focusing on all aspects of sports and will...

Tendulkar only Indian in Wisden all- time World Test XI

India&apos;s retiring batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been named in the Wisden all-time World Test XI. Tendulkar was named at number four spot in the team announced to mark 150 years of the Cricketers&apos; Almanac in London. The team captained by legendary Australian batsman Don Bradman has fo...

India Australia ODI in Ranchi rained out

The fourth Cricket ODI between India and Australia at Ranchi has been called off due to rain. The day-night fixture was interrupted by rain last evening when India were 27 for no loss in 4.1 overs while chasing a target of 296 runs. Put in to bat, the visitors had made 295 for 8 in their 50 overs. A...