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October 19, 2011 10:02 PM

World's premier football club FC Barcelona to set base in India

World's premier football club, FC Barcelona on Wednesday announced its foray into grassroot development of the game in India with an ambitious talent scouting project. Xevi Marce, Director of FCB Escola, the feeder school to the club's world famous youth academy La Masia, disclosed...

October 19, 2011 10:02 PM

Under-16 inter-school tournament kicks-off in New Delhi

In a bid to promote grassroots cricket and identify promising young cricketing talent in the country, a leading beverage company on Wednesday rolled out the Coca Cola Cricket Cup Under-16 school tournament in association with Procam International. The tournament, which is aimed at grooming budding c...

October 19, 2011 10:01 PM

Abu Dhabi Test: Pakistan 259/1 against Sri Lanka in 1st innings

Pakistan were 259 for one in their first innings against Sri Lanka at the end of the 2nd day of the first test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Sri Lanka's first innings ended at 197 on Tuesday. Pakistan forced to play all their home tests in the Emirates because of security fears in their own co...

October 19, 2011 6:05 PM

Centre committed to upgrade sports infra in J&K: Maken<br/>

Union Government is committed to upgrade the sports infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir to popularize sports in the state and promote the sports talent in the new generation.Speaking at the inaugural function of 2-day Kashmir Youth Festival in Srinagar Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and S...

October 19, 2011 12:36 PM

India beat New Zealand 5-4

Comeback Kid S V Sunil and new sensation Yuvraj Walmiki combined well to help India men&apos;s hockey team overcome a fighting New Zealand 5-4 in the second international friendly in Rockingham, Australia on Tuesday.India took a three-goal lead within the first 22 minutes of play.But because of ...

October 19, 2011 12:34 PM

East Bengal wins Super Cup via shootout

Saikat Saha Roy kept his nerve at undoubtedly the most crucial moment of his life on a football turf as East Bengal prevailed over Salgaocar 5-4 in sudden death to lift the Super Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday. After Irungbam Meitei&apos;s attempt hit the crosspiece, it was Roy&apos;s strike th...

October 18, 2011 2:39 PM

India scripts second ODI win against England

India beat England by eight wickets in the second cricket one-dayer in New Delhi last night. Indian bowlers produced a disciplined show and restricted the visitors to 237. Young paceman Vinay Kumar took 4 wicket for 30 runs. Batting second, Virat Kohli (112 not out) and Gautam Gambhir (84 not out) m...

October 18, 2011 1:06 PM

India's first F1 track unveiled

The Buddh International Circuit at Greater Noida for India&apos;s first Formula One race was unveiled today. The first ever Formula one Grand Prix will be held in the country from 28th to 30th of this month. AIR correspondent reports that the track is spread across 875 acres and its length is 5....

October 18, 2011 8:55 AM

India script second ODI win against England

India beat England by eight wickets in the second cricket one-dayer in New Delhi last night. Indian bowlers produced a disciplined show and restricted the visitors to 237. Young paceman Vinay Kumar took 4 wicket for 30 runs. Batting second, Virat Kohli (112 not out) and Gautam Gambhir (84 not out) m...

October 17, 2011 10:37 PM

Kohli, Gambhir power India to an emphatic 8-wkt win

India relied on a clinical display to beat England by eight wickets in the second Cricket one-dayer at New Delhi on Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.The Indians first restricted the visitors to 237 all out riding on paceman Vinay Kumar&apos;s career-best effort of 4 for ...

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