- The Times of India
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:27:04 GMTDelhi Daredevils tame Rajasthan Royals
Unbeaten half centuries from Gambhir (58) and Dhawan (52) powered Delhi Daredevils to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals.
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Anand wins his 10th Rapid title
Viswanathan Anand lifted his 10th Grenkeleasing Rapid championship title after defeating Armenian Levon Aronian in a cautiously played final....More
WC qualifiers: A worry for AIFF
The Indian football team's camp for the ONGC Nehru Cup resumed here on Monday with the inclusion of JCT's young defender Anwar....More
Rediff Sports
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:19 GMTBolt named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
Olympic gold medallist sprinter Usain Bolt was tonight named as the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second consecutive time in a glittering function at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. ...More
Being England coach has been a challenge: Capello
England is hungrier than any other country and it would be the toughest challenge of his life to take the side in the football World Cup finals in South Africa in June-July, feels manager Fabio Capello. ...More
I-League: Mohun Bagan, Pune FC draw
Edeh Chidi-less Mohun Bagan wasted many opportunities against Pune FC as both teams played out a goal-less draw in their round 15 I-League match at Howrah Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. ...More
Oz, Dutch semi-final promises battle royale
Going by the teams' past 4-4 win-loss record in World Cups, there is little to separate the two hockey powerhouses. But a win on Thursday will not only earn one of them a spot in the title clash, but also give them the edge when it boils down to rivalry between the two countries in the tournament....More
AFC Cup: Al Ittihad thrash East Bengal 4-1
Al Ittihad of Syria rode on a double strike by Abdulfatah Alagha and pumped in two goals in the dying minutes to drub East Bengal 4-1 in their Group D AFC Cup opening match at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday....More
'India needs to institutionalise hockey'
Hockey may be the country's national sport but for India to revive its past glory, the game must be institutionalised to create "proper environment" for improvement, feels International Hockey Federation's Director of Coaching Tayyab Ikram....More
'Video referral good for hockey'
The video referral system at the hockey World Cup may have disappointed many but New Zealand coach Shane McLeod and his German counterpart Markus Weise feel the newly-introduced system is a valuable addition to the game and only needs some fine-tuning....More
Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers
The goal-scorers at the men's hockey World Cup being played in Delhi....More
CL images: Bendtner performs a 'trick'
Images from the Champions League second-leg match played on Tuesday....More
Five Indians in Asian Youth Boxing finals
On a mixed day for Indian boxers, five of the nine in action advanced to the finals of the Asian Youth Championships in Tehran, Iran....More
We happy with the semis spot: Nooijer
They suffered their first defeat of the tournament but the Netherlands skipper Tuen de Nooijer is a happy man as they have already realised their aim -- a semi-final berth -- at the hockey World Cup....More
Champions League: Bayern sneaks past Fiorentina
Arjen Robben's superb strike sent Bayern Munich through to the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals on Tuesday despite a 3-2 defeat by Fiorentina in a thrilling last 16 second leg....More
Bendtner's hat-trick sends Arsenal into quarters
A hat-trick from Nicklas Bendtner helped Arsenal to a 5-0 thumping of Porto on Tuesday as they overturned a first-leg deficit with nonchalant ease to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League....More
Chandhok faces tough F1 debut in Bahrain
Karun Chandhok has no illusions about what awaits him this weekend when India's sole Formula One driver makes his debut barely a week after sealing the deal. His new Spanish-based HRT team, formerly Campos Meta, have not even conducted a shakedown test of the Cosworth-powered car after narrowly winning a race just to get it ready for the Bahrain season-opener....More
Argentina beat Canada, play India for 7th place
Argentina overcame a late fightback from Canada to score a 4-2 victory and set up a clash with India in the seventh place play-off in the men's hockey World Cup, in Delhi, on Tuesday....More
Hockey World Cup: Images (Day 10)
Images from the 12th men's Hockey World Cup Pool A final round of matches on Tuesday....More
Hockey WC: South Korea stun the Netherlands
A plucky South Korea fought back superbly from a goal deficit to stun three-time champions the Netherlands 2-1 in an action-packed match but that was not enough to qualify for the semifinals of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday....More
World Cup Hockey: Germany storm into semis
Defending champions Germany saw off a late challenge from New Zealand to score a thumping 5-2 victory and booked a semifinal berth in the Hero Honda Hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday. ...More
Images: Tendulkar, Sania 'most influential'
Several Indian sportspersons were felicitated at an awards function organized by Sports Illustrated magazine in Mumbai on Monday....More
Sania Mirza's 'brother from another mother'
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza posted this picture on her Twitter page....More
NRAI to consider international scores from now
Stung by the criticism of its selection policies, the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) has revamped the criteria, agreeing to consider international scores of shooters in some cases....More
Spotted: Vishwanathan Anand in Chennai
Reader Akshat Khamparia spotted chess champion Vishwanathan Anand in Chennai....More
Chandok thanks 'pillar of support' Ecclestone
India's new Formula One entrant Karun Chandhok has thanked Bernie Ecclestone for helping him to fulfill his lifelong dream....More
Force India target occasional podium
After a fairytale 2009, Force India owner Vijay Mallya now wants the Formula One outfit to reach the next level this year where regular points and occasional podium finishes would be the order of the day....More
Brasa claims SA played unfair match
India coach Jose Brasa lashed out at match officials for awarding the South Africans a controversial third goal in their match against India at the Hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Monday....More
The Hindu - Sport
Wed, 10 Mar 2010Sify.com Sports
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 0:00:08 +0530NY horse breeder convicted of animal cruelty
A prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and trainer has been convicted of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses....More
A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds
Alex Rodriguez's lawyers are setting up an interview with federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving...More
Michael Waltrip to enter Talladega race
Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor....More
Younis, Yousuf barred from international cricket
Karachi: In an unprecedented crackdown on indiscipline, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday indefinitely barred its former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf from playing for the country and...More
Garciaparra retires as member of Boston Red Sox
Nomar Garciaparra has retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox....More
Riesch tops Vonn in final World Cup downhill
-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Lindsey Vonn finished second to Maria Riesch of Germany in the final downhill of the season Wednesday, failing to clinch the World Cup overall title but...More
Bans are a bit harsh for poor performance: Pollock
Abu Dhabi: Former South African skipper Shaun Pollock, on Wednesday, said if poor performance was criteria for handing out bans to Pakistani cricketers then the punishment is a "bit harsh".The PCB, on...More
Saurav, Dipika in mixed doubles final of Chennia Open squash
Third-seeded Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Palikal kept their composure to beat Alan Clyne and Frania Gillen of Scotland 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 in 48 minutes to enter the mixed doubles final of the Chennai Open squash doubles championship here Wednesday....More
Now watch IPL matches live in cinema halls
Want to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) match live? No need to go to the stadium. Just book a ticket at the nearest cinema hall and enjoy it in airconditioned comfort....More
India contributing a large chunk of FIH revenue
India may no longer be a hockey power, but it is the largest revenue grosser for world hockey....More
Kings XI Punjab have good mix of players: Sangakara
, March 10 (IANS) Newly appointed captain of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Kumara Sangakara feels that despite injuries to Yuvraj Singh and Brett Lee, he has a good mix of players to choose from in the forthcoming third season of the Indian Premier League (IPL)....More
India top revenue contributor, World Cup hugely successful: FIH
New Delhi: India contributed a major chunk of revenue earned by the International Hockey Federation and the ongoing World Cup is commercially a huge success, the FIH said on Wednesday.At the FIH media...More
FIH to review video referral after World Cup
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is likely to review the controversial video referral system at its executive committee meeting here Monday....More
Fluent Dutch to face Aussie firepower
Australia's speed and firepower will be up against the free-flowing game of the Netherlands as the two title favourites clash in the semi-final of the Hockey World Cup here Thursday....More
De Nooijer sets up hockey academy inspired by Cruyff
Teun de Nooijer stand out on a hockey turf as much for his skills as for his dribbling and creativity. Known as the Dutch General, it is not easy to read his mind. A midfield striker, he bamboozles his markers with his sudden shifts and changes in direction....More
Why no control over IOA, court asks government
The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the government how it was funding the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and why it had no control over it and other sports federations that had neither accountability nor transparency....More
Schedule of two IPL matches changed
The schedule of two Indian Premier League (IPL) matches have been changed due to the Corporation Council elections in Bangalore....More
Vijay Kumar ahead by two strokes in Mewat golf
, March 10 (IANS) Vijay Kumar of Lucknow carded a five-under 67 on the opening day of the Solaris Chemtech Open Golf Championship 2010 to establish a two stroke lead over Kolkata golfers S.S.P. Chowrasia and Rafick Ali Mollah here Wednesday....More
Germany won't have it easy against an inspired England
England will draw inspiration from their historic triumph over Germany at the European Championship final last year when they clash with the defending champions in the Hockey World Cup semi-final here Thursday....More