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February 2, 2011 8:55 PM

Cricket World Cup: DRS, Super Over system to make debut

The much-debated Decision Review System (DRS) and the Super Over, used in case of tie matches in knockout stages, would make their World Cup debut in the upcoming extravaganza. The World Cup begins in the sub-continent on February 19. As per the playing conditions for cricket's showpiece se...

February 2, 2011 2:26 PM

Swimmer Ian Thorpe confirms comeback for 2012 Olympics

Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Ian Thorpe has confirmed he will come out of retirement in a bid to compete at the 2012 Olympics in London. The 28-year-old Australian retired in 2006 and had denied several reports of a return to international swimming. Thorpe said his decision came after visiting...

February 2, 2011 1:29 PM

Swimmer Ian Thorpe confirms swimming comeback for 2012 Olympics

Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Ian Thorpe has confirmed he will come out of retirement in a bid to compete at the 2012 Olympics in London. The 28-year-old Australian retired in 2006 and had denied several reports of a return to international swimming. Thorpe said his decision came after visiting...

February 2, 2011 1:09 PM

World Cup Cricket: Dhoni confident of his team

Four years ago, India crashed out of the World Cup cricket tournament at the preliminary stage itself, weighed down by the pressure of expectations. But current captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is confident his team would handle the burden better in the upcoming mega-event.Speaking at a promotional even...

February 2, 2011 10:00 AM

Centre to frame National Sports Development Legislation soon

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Tuesday said that the government has decided to frame a National Sports Development Legislation soon in the larger interest of Indian sports. Explaining the roadmap of comprehensive sports legislation in a Press conference in New Delhi, he said that the ministry will pu...

February 2, 2011 9:22 AM

Somdev enters second round of SA Open tennis tournament

Somdev Devvarman has entered the second round of the ATP South African Open tennis tournament. At Johannesburg, the Indian ace recorded a straight-set win over Raven Klaasen of the host country in his opening match. Somdev won 6-4 6-3 in one hour and 23 minutes. In the 442,500 U.S. dollar event, Som...

February 1, 2011 9:38 PM

Centre to frame National Sports Development Legislation soon

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Tuesday said that the government has decided to frame a National Sports Development Legislation soon in the larger interest of Indian sports. Explaining the roadmap of comprehensive sports legislation in a Press conference in New Delhi, he said that the ministry will pu...

February 1, 2011 9:29 PM

World Cup Cricket: Dhoni confident of his team

Four years ago, India crashed out of the World Cup cricket tournament at the preliminary stage itself, weighed down by the pressure of expectations. But current captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is confident his team would handle the burden better in the upcoming mega-event.Speaking at a promotional even...

February 1, 2011 9:28 PM

All India Amateur golf championships: Khalin lands an eagle in opening round

In Bangalore on Tuesday, local lad Khalin Joshi landed an eagle in the opening round to take the first day honours at the All India Amateur golf championships. The 18-year-old Joshi's four-under 68 was one of the only three sub-par rounds on the first day of the tournament at the KGA Golf c...

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