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Education vital to shaping a child’s future, says Saina

Youngsters and kids are doing well in the sports circuit and representing our country in various games. I am happy that the number of people taking part in sports and making it their career is on the rise,” Saina said on the sidelines of the inauguration of Herbalife Magic Bus India Foundation... read more »

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has AFC back...

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has AFC backing, says general secretary Alex So...

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) supports Sepp Blatter’s bid to secure a fifth consecutive term as FIFA president, according to general secretary Alex Soosay. Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein’s decision to run for world soccer’s top job has breathed new life into the presidential... read more »

Smith, Burns help Australia push lead to...

Smith, Burns help Australia push lead to 348 runs

Steve Smith scored a half-century and passed one of Don Bradman’s milestones on Friday as he led Australia to 251-6 in its second innings after four days of the fourth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 348 runs ahead of India. Smith made 71 off 70 balls and surpassed Bradman’s record... read more »

Messi slams top Barca official over `undeserving of better contract` statement
Future Options for Barcelona Star Lionel...

Future Options for Barcelona Star Lionel Messi

ould the unthinkable actually happen and Lionel Messi be allowed to walk out of the Camp Nou this summer? As Pete Jenson in the Daily Mail reports there has been mounting speculation that Messi and Barcelona’s 15-year relationship could be about to end. On the brink of the best years of his... read more »

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Rogers says `in awe` of Warner's `effective strokeplay` in difficult Perth conditions

Rogers says `in awe` of Warner’s `effective strokeplay` in ...

Sydney – Chris Rogers can understand England sledging David Warner because he is so annoying but has advised them to save their breath, adding that he is completely in awe of the... read more »

Dean Jones suggests `three umpire-formula` for `ensuring fairness` in cricket

Dean Jones suggests `three umpire-formula` for `en...

Sydney – Former cricketer Dean Jones has said that it is time the ICC followed the Australian Football League’s example and introduced... read more »

Ponting says `fighter` Clarke’s `ability to score...

Ponting says `fighter` Clarke's `ability to score big runs` makes him one of world's best

Sydney – Ricky Ponting has said that Michael Clarke has demonstrated in this Ashes series that he is best when his back is to the wall and his character... read more »

Ashwin says `players to blame` for India’s ODI se...

Ashwin says `players to blame` for India's ODI series loss in South Africa

Johannesburg – The Indian team’s poor record away from home in Test cricket is the fault of the players and not the coach, spin bowler Ravichandran... read more »

Botham says England’s `inability` to `finish off`...

Botham says England's `inability` to `finish off` Oz difference between two Ashes sides

London – England cricket legend Ian Botham has said that the team’s bowlers made it too easy for Australian all-rounder Steve Smith on Day 1 of the... read more »

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Kevin Pietersen claims he ‘loves Surrey’ and will not rule out a return to cou...

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has not ruled out playing county cricket again next season. Pietersen who has been contracted to Surrey since 2010, although he only played in the T20... read more »

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Left-arm spinner Akshar Patel was on Tuesday named in the Indian squad for the remaining two one-dayers against the West Indies and was also picked in the 14-strong team announced for the... read more »

Mary Kom voted as India’s Most Valuable Player in Asian Gam...

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