The burden of expectations can weigh a side down on the biggest stage of them all - the World Cup. The pressure to deliver can be immense as a team's skill and heart are put to test in the cauldron. Perform-or-perish situations often confront the protagonists.

Haiti's team has been banned from taking part in the CONCACAF U-17 Championship in Jamaica, due to the ongoing outbreak of cholera in Haiti.

Delhi's Richa Mishra bettered her previous National Games record by wining the ninth gold in the swimming event in the current edition of the games here Thursday.

Maharashtra Thursday topped the overall medal tally with 22 gold at the 34th National Games here.

Yash Yogeshwar Padloskar is only 10 years old, but has become the first shooter to represent Goa in the National Games.

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Thursday issued an ultimatum to Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra to be present at Ranchi to participate in the 34th National Games.

Gurumit Singh of Jharkhand won the gold in the 20 km walk event at the 34th National Games here Thursday.

The good performance at the National Games has spurred swimmer Richa Mishra to work hard and qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

Doubling of prize-money and introduction of an Open class for diesel vehicles, besides the inclusion of Bhubaneshwar as a new venue, feature in the 2011 Indian National Rally Championship calendar that was announced here Thursday.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen is likely to be sidelined due to injury after damaging his groin in training.