World Cup: Shakira to perform at closing ceremony

Colombian superstar Shakira will share the stage with giant elephant and hippo puppets today in what organisers have promised will be a stunning closing ceremony ahead of the World Cup final. Organising committee marketing chief Derek Carstens told journalists in Johannesburg yesterday that the pre-...

Bangladesh register stunning victory over England

Bangladesh have recorded a stunning five-run victory over England in the second one-day international of the three game series. At Bristol on Saturday, after setting a target of 237 runs, they bowled out the hosts for 231 runs with three balls to spare. Earlier, put in to bat, Bangladesh had made 23...

World Cup: Shakira to perform at closing ceremony

Colombian superstar Shakira will share the stage with giant elephant and hippo puppets today in what organisers have promised will be a stunning closing ceremony ahead of the World Cup final. Organising committee marketing chief Derek Carstens told journalists in Johannesburg on Saturday that the pr...

FIFA WC: Netherlands and Spain to meet in final tonight

The 2010 FIFA World Cup matches culminate at Midnight tonight with the final between European heavyweights Netherlands and Spain at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. Netherlands lost consecutive finals to hosts West Germany and Argentina three decades ago. However, Spain are appearing in the ...

Men's National Boxing Championships in New Delhi

Asian Youth silver medallist Devendro Singh sensationally out-classed his rival within the first three minutes of his bout while former Commonwealth champion Sunil Kumar toiled hard for his opening win in the 57th Senior Men's National Boxing Championships in New Delhi today. Sunil came bac...

FIFA World Cup: Germany meets Uruguay in Port Elizabeth

FIFA World Cup: Germany meets Uruguay in Port Elizabeth

In the World Cup football tournament, two-time winners Uruguay and three-time champions Germany clash at Port Elizabeth later tonight to decide third place. Both coaches, Oscar Tabarez of Uruguay and Germany's Joachim Loew will have to rouse their players for one last effort after losing th...

Fight for 3rd spot in WC: Germany vs Uruguay

In the World Cup football tournament, two-time winners Uruguay and three-time champions Germany clash at Port Elizabeth later tonight to decide third place. Both coaches, Oscar Tabarez of Uruguay and Germany's Joachim Loew will have to rouse their players for one last effort after losing th...

Will be ready on time for games: NDMC

New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has said that all the construction works related to the Commonwealth Games under its jurisdiction will be completed on time.NDMC spokesman said that work of the Shivajee Stadium will soon be completed and it will be handed over to the organising committee of th...

Fight for 3rd spot in WC: Germany vs Uruguay

In the World Cup Football, Germany will play Uruguay for the third place at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth tonight.The final will be played between Spain and Netherlands on Sunday. Spain's earlier best show in a World Cup had been a fourth- place finish in 1950, but at that ti...