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		February 10, 2012 Gagan Ajit to return for World Series Hockey Henry's loan at Arsenal cannot be extended: Wenger Give me England job so I can relegate them: Ferguson Hijab ban driving women away from soccer Tour winner Ullrich found guilty of doping by CAS Giggs extends Man United contract for another year Pattaya: Sania ousted in singles, enters doubles SF Every corner is blind for devoted French fan Schumacher plays down title chances NBA: Lakers cool red-hot Celtics in overtime Nadal slams French 'campaign' to discredit Spain THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY Khan - Peterson rematch set for May 19 African Nations Cup: Under-rated Zambia reach final NBA: 'Linsanity' has the New York Knicks riding high Rice would have ditched season but for Olympics Formula One: Vettel ticking all the boxes for Red Bull Lee, Johnson, Wi set Pebble Beach pace Pearce takes charge as England mull over successor February 09, 2012 Jeev shoots flawless 67 on perfect day at Dubai Classic Pattaya Open: Sania in singles and doubles quarter-finals THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY FA Cup: Sunderland's Sessegnon sinks Middlesbrough African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast to meet Zambia in final NBA: Parker scores 37 as Spurs top 76ers Mumbling Capello never at home in England Paris Open: Sharapova sails into quarter-finals Kings Cup: Fabregas sizzles as Barcelona reach final Capello quits as England manager February 08, 2012 Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion Sahara renews ties with Indian hockey Miami heat up in fourth quarter to beat Cavs Button gives new McLaren an early thumbs-up TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY WADA wants two-year ban on Ashwini & Co. Force India's Di Resta satisfied with car Injured Li Na, Jankovic pull out of Paris Open Raikkonen fastest on first day of F1 testing King's Cup: Bilbao maul Mirandes to reach final We are committed to our Olympic partnership: Dow Contador mulls appeal over doping ban FIFA donate $250,000 to victims of Egypt disaster London offers Leander Paes chance to beat dad February 07, 2012 Londoners looking to make money out of homes during Olympics We are fine-tuning on every little detail: Nobbs African Nations Cup: Keita leads Mali to semis Anfield cat becomes internet hit Sahara sponsorship: Cricket's loss is hockey's gain Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus Awards TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY NBA: Lakers coach suspended, to miss 76ers game EPL: Liverpool held by resolute Spurs, fall to 7th F1 team owners Genii interested in buying Lotus February 06, 2012 I-League: Salgaocar scrape past Prayag United Malaysia ban 18 players for match-fixing Contador banned for two years over doping, set to lose Tour title TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY Football in India is growing: Bhutia Barca dig deep with King's Cup final in sight African Nations Cup: Home hopes end but Ghana still alive Kings Cup: Barca dig deep with final in sight EPL PHOTOS: Rooney on the spot in dramatic United fightback I don't agree with FA over Terry sacking: Capello NBA: LeBron rescues Heat from Toronto Raptors London best chance to win second Olympic medal: Paes February 05, 2012 Three goals down, Man Utd rally to hold Chelsea Qatar Master: Chowrasia impressive on last day as Lawrie wins title Dipika wins but India lose title match to Egypt Paes bestowed with 'Legend of Sport' award Fed Cup: Williams gives US 2-0 lead over Belarus I-League: Pune FC halt Dempo title surge La Liga: Barca see off Sociedad to keep pace with Real African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast, Zambia ease into semi-finals Boxing will get bigger after London Olympics: Vijender Lance Armstrong cleared of doping charges Ferdinand angry and frustrated by abuse towards his brother NBA: Parker helps Spurs steal Oklahoma's Thunder EPL: Man City go clear at the top, Arsenal thrash Blackburn Owen Hargreaves's career at the crossroads again February 04, 2012 India reach final of World Junior squash National Snooker: Mehta downs Chawla to retain crown EPL: Van Persie hits hat-trick as Arsenal crush Blackburn I-League: Mohun Bagan hold East Bengal US prosecutors drop probe of Lance Armstrong team Sushil, Amit bag gold in wrestling for India EPL: Torres desperate to repay Chelsea fans for loyalty Fed Cup: Unbeaten India gets promotion to Group I London 2012: Bomb-proof bins installed before Games February 03, 2012 India qualify for play-off tie in Fed Cup Shortage of black cabs during Olympics feared after fare snub FA strip Terry of England captaincy Rajpal targets WSH to get match fit for internationals EPL preview: Ailing City bid to steal march on rivals Gibraltar Chess: Sasikiran misses top finish after Short defeats Hou Barca coach Guardiola's contract decision pending Ferrari unveil 'aggressive' F2012, Massa warned Karthikeyan to race for HRT in 2012 NBA: Rose blooms late to charge Bulls to victory Tottenham's Redknapp denies he lied to court FIFA seeks report into Egypt violence Winners of the World Series Boxing will qualify for Olympics Nadal quashes reports, says all taxes paid 'Not sensible to pair Lee-Hesh if not interested' February 02, 2012 Gibraltar chess: Sasikiran climbs to joint second Premier League Soccer gets AIFF backing WSB: All-foreign team for Mumbai Fighters in final home bout I-League: Churchill edge Air India Olympic Preparation: Around 3.57 crore spent on boxers Pallikal moves up to 14 in World squash rankings Timeline - Football stadium disasters Messi thwarted as Valencia hold Barca in Cup Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90 EPL: Newcastle go fifth, Arsenal faltering PHOTOS: Egypt soccer game riot kills more than 74 More than 70 dead in Egypt's worst football disaster February 01, 2012 I-League: Sporting Clube edge out Pune FC in a thriller Hamilton all smiles as new McLaren breaks cover London 2012: Flame to land at Culdrose military base AFC Challenge Cup: Steven gets the boot Chelsea's Terry denies racism charges Road to Olympics: Shooters gung-ho about preparations Gibraltar chess: Negi holds Sasikiran, joint third Giggs aims to go on for another season Para-athletes ask government to boycott London Games NBA: Kobe gets breather as Lakers blast Bobcats Chelsea posts record turnover Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City, Zamora, Cisse join QPR African Nations Cup: Gabon down Tunisia, finish top Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims EPL: Fan handcuffs himself to goalpost during City game EPL: United join beaten City at top January 31, 2012 Olympic hockey qualifier: Asunta to lead women's squad Vincent's injury time goal helps Prayag stun E Bengal African Nations Cup: Sudan through by slimmest of margins Hockey team selected on form and fitness: Nobbs NBA: Griffin and Clippers dunk Thunder in home triumph Formula One: Sutil handed 18-month suspension Olympic hockey qualifier: 'Tough to beat India' Gary Speed spoke of taking life in text message Have been declared unfit without test: Rajpal Asia urges green light for headscarves Keen on peace match with Bopanna as partner: Aisam January 30, 2012 WSH: Eleven more players sign up Sutil apologises in court for Lux attack Rajpal, Halappa fail to make hockey squad Cannavaro gets highest bid in Indian PLS Roberto Carlos to retire at end of year Hero MotoCorp to sponsor Delhi Olympic hockey qualifier Rankings: Sania reaches career-best 7th spot in doubles We took the last drop of energy that we had: Djokovic Serie A: Milan close in on leaders Juve, Lazio up to fourth National TT champ Amalraj to pay for wild celebration Record final has banished mental demons: Nadal FA Cup: Van Persie on the spot as Arsenal beat Villa January 29, 2012 FA Cup: Middlesbrough hold Sunderland Aus Open Photos: Djokovic downs Nadal in epic final Chitra wins women's snooker title Kieffer edges out Gangjee in play-off at Kensville Aus Open: Djokovic grinds down Nadal to win title Sharan controversially elected WFI president I-League: Salgaocar hold Dempo 0-0 Jeev finishes 24th, Rock wins HSBC Golf Championships Azarenka awarded Order of Motherland in Belarus Aus Open: Paes-Vesnina lose mixed doubles final FA Cup: Police probe fan's 'monkey' gesture at Liverpool match La Liga: Barca draw sees Real go seven clear January 28, 2012 'Paes is a born doubles player' Leander Paes completes career Grand Slam. Congratulate him! Woods shares lead with Britain's Rock I-League: 10-man Sporting Clube hold Prayag United FA Cup: Kuyt gives Liverpool win over Manchester United Photos: Azarenka bullies Sharapova to claim maiden Aus Open Aus Open: Paes-Stepanek win doubles title Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title I have a mental edge over Nadal: Djokovic African Nations Cup: Gabon win thriller to reach quarters Dempo SC launches website, merchandise Jeev, Chowrasia make cut in Abu Dhabi Azarenka crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open Bianchi gets Force India reserve role FA Cup: Van der Vaart lifts Spurs, Everton through Singapore to play Olympic hockey qualifier in Delhi Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor January 27, 2012 National billiards: Advani retains crown Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic FA Cup: Ferguson wants derby to be just about football African Nations Cup: Caution pays off for Ivory Coast 'If Kalmadi doesn't resign he should be kicked out' Aus Open: Djokovic stops Murray in thriller to enter final Kings Cup: Valencia's Piatti helps secure semis spot with Barca I-League: East Bengal hold Churchill Brothers Venky's don't understand English football: Samba Aus Open: Women's finalists play down experience factor Paes in mixed doubles final, Sania-Bhupathi exit Aus Open: Kuznetsova, Zvonareva win women's doubles Iniesta ruled out for three weeks Caterham first out with 'ugly' new F1 car January 26, 2012 National Archery: Bombalya creates three records Smart Sharapova hangs on to make Australian Open final Aus Open: Nadal edges Federer in Melbourne thriller Nadal beats Federer in thriller to enter Australian Open final London Games watchdog member quits over Dow deal Flexibility a double-edged sword for Sania NBA: Lakers get last word in LA clash African Nations Cup: Equatorial Guinea reach last eight, Senegal crash out Kings Cup: Barcelona knock out Real Madrid PHOTOS: Sharapova, Azarenka set up final showdown Australia Open: Paes in men's doubles final, mixed semis Azarenka reaches Australian Open final Bellamy sends Liverpool into League Cup final January 25, 2012 Paes, Sania-Bhupathi in last four at Aus Open Jhulan, Zafar Iqbal to be conferred Padma Shri Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis Photos: Sharapova vs Kvitova, Djokovic vs Murray semis Van Persie says no fallout with Wenger Tevez gets hefty fine for gross misconduct Cardiff reach League Cup final on penalties Gabonese quiet celebrations after sealing opening win January 24, 2012 Jharkhand mountaineer eyes five world summits Nadal overhauls Berdych to set up Federer semi-final Time on my side, says beaten Wozniacki I have rarely been fitter than now, says Woods Rutuja in quarter-finals of girls' doubles at Australian Open 'Unfortunate that some IOA members want Kalmadi back' Federer floors Del Potro to enter semis Jeje doubtful for AFC Challenge Cup Sania-Elena pair reaches Aus Open semis after gritty win PHOTOS: Nadal sets up Federer semi, Clijsters marches on Wozniacki out of Australian Open, to lose top ranking Mumbai Fighters' no-show won't deter team owner Rajpal demands Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand Olympic Qualifier: Injured Gurbaj out of 32 probables Formula One: Raikkonen back behind the wheel Beckham has big ambitions at the London Olympics Balotelli charged with violent conduct January 23, 2012 I-League: Sporting Clube drub Mumbai FC Djokovic crushes Australian dreams to reach quarters WSH: Chandigarh Comets to take on Bhopal Badshahs in Opener Rotocross for two and four-wheelers in Mumbai PHOTOS: Manchester City stay ahead Kvitova makes a hash of smash in Melbourne African Nations Cup: Drogba gets Ivorians off the mark Malhotra knew of suspension of Kalmadi: R K Anand Navratilova deems Wozniacki not true number one Serie A: Milan, Udinese keep up pressure on Juve NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers Aus Open: Sania's good run continues, advances to quarters PHOTOS: Serena, Tsonga shown the door Serena stunned by Makarova at Australian Open January 22, 2012 Man Utd edge past Arsenal to stay in title race Serie A: Juve go four points clear, Totti breaks record Four IOA office bearers rubbish showcause to Kalmadi FIA bans reactive ride height systems La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad India eke out thrilling draw, pocket hockey series NBA: Bosh guides home-loving Heat past 76ers I-League: Prayag United stun Mohun Bagan Disbanded IOA Ethics Committee had showcaused Kalmadi Paes-Stepanek in Aus Open quarters, Hesh-Bopanna ousted Ministry releases over Rs 3 crore for Olympic preparation Lion-heart Clijsters overcomes Li Na challenge EPL: Chelsea thwarted, Newcastle and Liverpool slump IOC seeks report over Kalmadi's status January 21, 2012 EPL: Resolute Norwich hold Chelsea to goalless draw Chowrasia shoots one-under; moves up to 19th Mystery man Ameen threatens to sue Amir Khan for libel I-League: East Bengal edge HAL 2-0 Shooters Imran, Manavjit book Olympic spots PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray, Sharapova advance with ease Good outing for Indians as Sania, Paes, advance in doubles Bhasin earns Asian Tour card Nobbs spoilt for choice as youngsters make an impression Djokovic, Sharapova race into last 16 at Australian Open Same intensity in United-Arsenal matches: Wenger January 20, 2012 India edge South Africa to clinch Hockey Test series Ethiopia bans Olympic champ Bekele and 34 others All down to experience as Clijsters eases through Kalmadi to stay away from IOA, tells Malhotra to continue CII, Olympic Gold Quest deal to support young talent Vijay Kumar strikes gold at Asian shooting India cap a good day at Aus Open Spurs primed for acid test at Man City Family's needs made Beckham's decision easy PHOTOS: Nadal and Federer shine January 19, 2012 Hockey Test series: India go down to South Africa Hewitt in third round after Roddick retires Bhupathi blasts AITA's policy decision Hockey Tests: India eves complete series whitewash over Azerbaijan Indian Paralympic athletes book London berth I-League: Sporting Clube shock Mohun Bagan 'Shameful' Pepe slammed for stamping on Messi Baghdatis causes racquet and his rage goes viral Sania-Vesnina romp into second round at Aus Open Slick Serena swats aside Strycova to advance Ruthless Sharapova reveals gold ambition Former CWG OC chairman Kalmadi granted bail PHOTOS: Sharapova, Serena and Djokovic cruise at Aus Open London faces 'perfect traffic storm' during Olympics FIFA tells Brazil it must have beer at World Cup Abidal grabs Cup winner for Barcelona at Real Beckham to rejoin Galaxy on two-year deal January 18, 2012 Sports ministry rewards Abhinav Bindra for Doha show 3rd hockey Test: Fit-again Walmiki set to play against SA Hockey Test series: India thrash Azerbaijan 3-0 Roberto Silva stars in Churchill's win over Lajong Formula One likely to return to Bahrain: FIA Deepika, Jayanata may go to S Korea for training Angry Nalbandian blasts referee after Isner loss Khan withdraws IBF appeal, seeks rematch Last-gasp Espanyol in dramatic Cup win FA Cup: QPR survive MK Dons scare, meet Chelsea next Bhupathi-Bopanna, Paes-Stepanek in Aus Open 2nd round Newcastle sign Senegal striker Cisse in five-yr deal Blackburn reject Samba's transfer request LOCOG London Olympic organisers to pay full price for unwanted tickets PHOTOS: Nadal routs Haas; Wozniacki, Li advance at Aus Open Clijsters, Li cruise, Federer advances without playing Serena bugged by rusty return at Melbourne Park Formula One: Another Senna to race for Williams They are back... and blazing in the English Premier League January 17, 2012 India beat SA with Sandeep Singh's late goal Australian Open: Stosur melts as other seeds handle the heat I-League: East Bengal drub Pailan Arrows Platini will be a good FIFA president: Blatter Henry apologises for swearing at Arsenal fan Mats Wilander rushed to hospital after fall Stosur melts as other seeds handle the heat at Australian Open Ice-man Djokovic stays cool in Melbourne heat PHOTOS: Easy wins for Djokovic, Sharapova at Aus Open Time for a new FIFA: Champagne Dzeko heads gritty Man City clear at top The greatest of all time turns 70. Wish him! January 16, 2012 India rout SA in first hockey Test Women's hockey Tests: India take unassailable 2-0 lead over Azerbaijan Indian women win two gold at Asian shooting I-League: Shillong Lajong signs Renedy Singh Cannavaro and Pires set for IPL style soccer league Players mulled boycotting Australian Open over prize money Australian Open: Federer back to his best Sania loses in singles first round at Aus Open Maradona has kidney stones removed Pele is not part of Indian 'Super Football' event Nadal cruises past Kuznetsov into second round American Wagner wins Sony Open by two shots EPL: Henry and Hughes make losing returns Real and Barca made to work, delight for Inter Aus Open photos: Federer, Nadal, Clijsters have it easy EPL: Swansea blank Arsenal 3-2 January 15, 2012 Superstars XI football match deferred I-League: Odafe 'trick floors Churchill, Bagan move to second place India eves beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in 1st hockey Test Asian C'ships: India's pistol shooters disappoint; stay in 9th spot African flavour dominates Mumbai Marathon again Ram Singh Yadav qualifies for London Games Mumbai marathon: Moiben, Abeyo emerge winners; India's Yadav gets Olympic berth Scholes rolls back years to put Man United joint top January 14, 2012 African rivalry set to dominate Mumbai Marathon Saina falters in semis of Malaysia Open London Olympics dreams over for Rathore, Anjali Back injury was a real concern, says Federer Sleeping giant Serena ready to take back throne January 13, 2012 Sporting Clube snatch exciting win over Arrows 'You cannot plan for a replacement for Alex Ferguson' Saina scores over Tine to enter Malaysian Open semis Abhinav Bindra wins gold at Asian shooting Barcelona through to face Real Madrid in King's Cup Djokovic to play Italy's Lorenzo first up at Melbourne Park Wozniacki to play Rodionova in Aus Open first round Leading women limp into Australian Open January 12, 2012 Kenya's Kipsang eyeing 2 hr 08 sec at Mumbai Marathon Saina in quarter-finals of Malaysian Open Rathore, Sandhu eye Olympic berths at Asian shooting Ramires could transform Chelsea's season Ferrari leads Italy into the Olympics Disgraced Doni a 'destroyed man', says lawyer Kubica back in hospital after slipping on ice Wozniacki to be fit in time for Australian Open F1 governing body joins Olympic family Blackburn fans mull protest against club owners King's Cup: Levante reach first quarter-final since 1941 EPL: Tottenham down Everton, go level on points with Man United 'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought' League Cup: Liverpool in semis after Gerrard strikes at City The sports world's dream and doomed comebacks January 11, 2012 Saina enters second round of Malaysian Open IBF identifies 'mystery man' at ringside of Khan bout Petkovic withdraws from Australian Open Kings Cup: Real scrape to quarters after 'keeper howler All you wanted to know about the Australian Open Appeal rejected, Kompany to serve four-match ban Messi still needs to shine at the World Cup, says Platini January 10, 2012 Bayern rout India in Bhutia's farewell match Chhetri awarded the AIFF Player-of-the-Year award Indians beaten in Malaysia Open badminton qualifiers McDonald's close to new Olympic deal, IOC says It was a privilege playing alongside Bhaichung: Chhetri All you wanted to know about Lionel Messi 'Bhaichung -- the start of a legacy' Bhaichung thanks Yuvraj for helping earthquake victims Venus Williams pulls out of Australian Open Hero Henry seals Arsenal return with winner Messi wins World Player of Year award again Can these football coaches prove second time lucky? January 09, 2012 Saina eyes Malaysia Open title Stage set for Bhaichung's farewell exhibition match International teams are still afraid of India: Nobbs London looks to legacy with 200 days to go for Olympics Lendl could take Murray's game to next level: McEnroe Evergreen Scholes makes winning return for Man Utd La Liga: Barca drop points at Espanyol, go five behind leaders Real FA Cup: Liverpool face Man Utd, Chelsea play QPR at back of racism rows Liverpool apologise over fresh racial abuse claims Liverpool's Downing reportedly arrested for assault Game, set, match: high-profile tennis partnerships Paes-Tipsarevic win Chennai Open doubles crown January 08, 2012 Chennai Open: Raonic wins in a thriller FA Cup: United taste revenge to knock out holders City Bhaichung upbeat to lead national team for last time Brisbane International: Murray crushes lame Dolgopolov Savio hails incomparable Bhaichung Tsonga beats Monfils to win misty Qatar Open Paes-Tipsarevic enter Chennai Open final January 07, 2012 Chennai Open: Top seeds Bhupathi-Bopanna bite the dust Cameroon slash Eto'o ban Fear of playing against big teams is gone: Climax Hopman Cup: Czech Republic edge out France to win Chennai Open: Tipsarevic crush Sodea; clashes with Raonic in final I-League: Pune FC signs Manju on-loan Churchill seek compensation from AIFF over injured players Man Utd reject report claiming Rooney's departure Croatia's Cilic out of Australian Open Chennai Open: Paes, Tipsarevic breeze into semis Murray to face Dolgopolov in Brisbane final Unidentified man is IBF official: Amir Khan Qatar Open: Monfils rallies to upset Nadal in semis FA Cup: Carroll, Gerrard strike as Liverpool crush Oldham January 06, 2012 Hopman Cup: Referee steps in to part angry Fish and Dimitrov Chennai Open: Raonic books semi-final date with Almagro; Wawrinka crashes out Lampard not joining Man Utd: Ferguson Federer hopeful for Australian Open despite back injury Dawson, Lennon back in Spurs squad after recovery Henry back at Arsenal on short-term loan Brisbane International: Clijsters injured, Murray beats Baghdatis Saina loses in quarters of Korea Open Federer, Nadal stay on course for final showdown January 05, 2012 Chennai Open: Tipsarevic breezes past Bhambri Hopman Cup: Gasquet helps France to advance to final Auckland Classic: Kuznetsova continues march with easy win Clijsters eases into semis, Kanepi upsets Petkovic Suarez issues limited apology over racial slur Cricket can never take a backseat in India Saina sails into quarter-finals of Korea Open Afghan girls throw punches, aim for Olympic gold Synchro swimming is just the ticket for athletics Last season was probably one of my best: Bolt Injury scare for Serena ahead of Australian Open Federer and Nadal ease into Qatar quarter-finals Messi, Fabregas give Barca 4-0 win over Osasuna Man United slump to second straight defeat Bhupathi-Bopanna, Paes-Tipsarevic in last eight Chennai Open: Qualifier Soeda upsets fifth seed Dodig January 04, 2012 I-League: 10-man Salgaocar edge Lajong 2-1 Chennai Open: Raonic starts season on winning note Messi, Valdes miss Cup game through illness SC stays HC verdict on mandatory licenses for air guns Chennai Open: Jeevan-Balaji go down to Lipsky-Ram Enhanced prize purse for Mumbai Marathon 2012 It's the year of the Olympics! Rampant Federer crushes Davydenko, Nadal toils in Doha Kolkata set to play host to stars Pele, Cafu Real storm back to take charge in Cup Man City move three points clear with Liverpool victory January 03, 2012 Chennai Open: Goffin stuns compatriot Malisse V Anand recommended by AICF for Bharat Ratna Terry mulls legal action over Indian anti-smoking picture I will gel well with Bopanna on ATP Tour: Bhupathi I-League: Pune FC rally to upset Bagan 2-1 IOA to re-constitute Ethics Committee Beckham not moving to Paris Saint Germain, club discloses My dream is to win an Olympic gold: PV Sindhu What I would like to see in sports in 2012 I want all my Real players to stay: Mourinho Man United striker Macheda joins QPR on loan Former Liverpool and Everton player Ablett dies Chelsea win, Arsenal lose in more late drama January 02, 2012 Hopman Cup: Wozniacki wins despite late show Somdev withdraws from Chennai Open Bhambri shocks Beck in Chennai Open India will win more medals in London Olympics than Bejing: IOA Lendl to coach Andy Murray Ji Whiz! Sunderland sink leaders Man City PHOTOS: Blackburn shock United, Spurs and Chelsea slip Man United bogged down by injuries and lethargy January 01, 2012 Suarez evidence unreliable: FA report 2012 Games: 'Fixing from Indian subcontinent poses threat' Hopman Cup: Verdasco spoils Hewitt's comeback Chennai Open: Keen contest on cards Neymar voted South America's footballer of the year Chennai Open qualifiers: All Indians knocked out EPL: Drogba's 150th goal in vain for Chelsea December 31, 2011 Chennai Open qualifiers: Prajnesh, Bopanna, Mohit progress Chennai Open: Somdev draws Eric in 1st rd, Wawrinka may be next EPL: Blackburn stun Man United to spoil Ferguson's party Li wins fight with Bartoli and hubby New Year Honours for McIlroy, Clarke NBA: Bench lift champion Dallas to first win Pakistan loses ITF appeal to host Davis Cup Super sub Gerrard inspires Liverpool to victory December 30, 2011 Henry set to rejoin Arsenal on loan Kobe shrugs off injury, guides Lakers to win Drogba on brink of 150 Chelsea goals FIFA Cash-for-votes scandal: Warner opens can of worms Italy's Cassano doubtful for Euro 2012 Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto Suns rope in former All-Star guard Redd I can't wait to kick-off the season: Wawrinka I will continue to play my heart out for Spurs: Modric Wolves should start bullying refs: Hunt Capello calls for action over stealing young talent December 29, 2011 I-League: Salgaocar drub 10-man East Bengal Henry, Podolski would boost Arsenal: Mertesacker Rising shuttler Sourabh breaks into top 50 Lee-Hesh part ways again, but is it all over? Hockey India-IHF row hogs limelight in 2011 December 28, 2011 FIH appoints two Indian officials for London Olympics Bayern names first team players for Bhutia farewell match Liverpool's Suarez escapes with one match ban, fine Match-fixing: Doni admits betting as probe widens I-League: Mohun Bagan ride on Odafa brace Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain Brilliant Bale keeps Spurs in touch with Man City, United Bopanna eyes success at London Olympics Variety brought refreshing change on WTA Tour in 2011 December 27, 2011 Indian marksmen on the bull's eye in 2011 World chess: Indian eves lose to Georgia IOA to set up Ethics and Arbitration panels NBA: Youthful Kings reign over slow-starting Lakers Tennis 2011: Djokovic clear winner in four-horse race Berbatov treble puts Man United level with City December 26, 2011 Chelsea held by Fulham as title hopes begin to fade Randhir urges IOA chief to revive Ethics Committee Coaching in England my passion: Mourinho Chhetri injury: Bagan seek probe, compensation from AIFF Mahesh Gawli quits international football Ferguson urges 'amazing' Giggs to extend contract Players to face 5-year ban for WSH participation Somdev aims to better record at Chennai Open World Chess: India stay in medal contention Fed Cup: Sania to lead Indian challenge Tennis 2011: Ferrer, Tsonga prove worthy challengers to Big Four December 25, 2011 Sourabh goes down to Hidayat at final hurdle World Chess: Indian eves bow 1-3 to Russia We want clean weightlifters at international events: IWF Barcelona's Villa out of hospital after leg operation December 24, 2011 Sourabh storms into final, Diju-Jwala crashes out CSI asks IOC to debar Kalmadi and his aides World Chess: Indian women eye podium finish Mancini wants away-day cheer for Man City 'Thorpe too late for London Olympics' Sharapova out of warm-up event for Australian Open Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests Injury sidelines United winger Young Suarez grateful for Liverpool support: Dalglish December 23, 2011 Syed Modi Memorial: Sourabh moves to semis with impressive win I-League: Air India blank Pailan Arrows 2-0 Banned athletes cannot cry ignorance: Report Swedish player Renard hit with corruption ban Kings Cup: Real, Barca on course for last-eight showdown World team chess: Indian girls crush Vietnam 4-0; sole 2nd NADA bans six Indian athletes for a year Tottenham's Van der Vaart injures hamstring Cavendish bags BBC Sports Personality of the Year award Yaya Toure named African Footballer of the Year NADA bans six Indian athletes for a year Former Australian player Drewett named ATP chief FA appoints first woman director in its 148 years I won't lobby for Bharat Ratna: Anand Fernando Alonso and wife split after 5 years 'Venus coming to Australian Open' Spurs and Chelsea share London derby spoils Nine-goal Barca enjoy King's Cup romp December 22, 2011 Syed Modi: Sourabh, Sameer sail to quarters I-League: Dempo edge Sporting in a thriller Army curbs its boxers from participating in WSB Chennai Open wild cards for Vardhan, Bhambri Lakers' Kobe hurts wrist, uncertain for opener Serie A: Juve join Milan at the top Messi voted Argentine sports personality of the year Kings Cup: Mirandes knock out Villarreal Floyd Mayweather sentenced to three months in jail India trounce Armenia in World C'ships Manchester rivals win as City stay top for Christmas Charged Terry to lead Chelsea against Spurs PHOTOS: Best sports moments of 2011 - Part 4 December 21, 2011 Chelsea's Terry to be prosecuted over race abuse claim Olympic hockey qualifier: India play Italy in opener Arsenal and Chelsea fixtures a doubt because of strike Saina pulls out of Syed Modi International GP Bolton heap more pressure on Blackburn's Kean Callejon, Sahin score as Real cruise to Cup win World Chess C'ships: Indians joint second after SA whitewash Liverpool's Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra December 20, 2011 Stake-holder Nadal sells shares in La Liga club Real Mallorca Sharapova in Russia's Fed Cup team for Spain tie Barca's Villa on way to recovery after successful surgery Football's top five surprises in the 2011 transfer market World Series Boxing Images: Mumbai Fighters tamed Dow's name on fabric was not intentional: London organisers Celtic in trouble with UEFA for offensive banner December 19, 2011 Luger Shiva Keshavan makes history with Asia Cup gold Karthikeyan hoping his F1 career not over Four-nation hockey: Indian eves bag bronze; Argentina champs World team chess: India joint fifth after Humpy win Serie A: Juventus, Inter record easy wins Messi spurs 'invincible' Barca to World Club title PIX: Silva strike helps Man City retain top spot, United down QPR December 18, 2011 Tata Open: Sindhu, Yunus crowned winners Westwood claims Thailand title to scale rankings Rooney's quick goal sends United back on top French League to probe alleged racial slur by ref Lin Dan triumphs in Super Series Finals I-League: Air India stun Dempo Messi leads Barca to Club World Cup title Pallikal claims fifth WISPA title of her career Serie A: Milan edge Siena, go one point clear of Juve, Udinese Women's hockey: India go down to South Africa, to play for bronze La Liga: Ronaldo hat-trick puts Real back on top Bendtner makes public apology after arrest World Super Series: Erratic Saina fails to cross final hurdle Chelsea stumble after Petr Cech error December 17, 2011 I-League: Autchouet's 'trick puts Churchill atop table Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension Super Series Finals: Saina to face World No 1 in final Argentina readying to host F1 race in 2014 Depleted United to refrain from panic buying during transfer sales Now, Romario praises Ronaldo, 2014 organisers England's Euro 2012 players will not feature at Olympics Ten-man Bayern charge six points clear Badminton: Lukewarm 2011 for Saina December 16, 2011 Barker, El Shorbagy shock top seeds to enter semis Barca face Leverkusen in Champions League last 16 Di Resta, Hulkenberg to race for Sahara Force India Holders Porto draw Manchester City in Europa League Saina stuns Xin, meets Tine Baun in semis Sunderland players arrested over car damage Indian eves beat Ireland, keep final hopes alive IOA postpones South Asian Games, scraps recent committees Barca vow to win Club World Cup for injured Villa Rubin, Udinese, Bruges make Europa knock-out Injured Villa sidelined for up to five months Indy officials say 'Perfect Storm' caused Wheldon's death PHOTOS: Best sports moments of 2011 - Part 3 Costa quits Spain's Davis Cup team Torres not for sale at any price: Villas-Boas Trainer leaves Vettel for women's ice hockey Bopanna for Indo-Pak tennis to promote friendship Donald named European Tour Golfer of Year December 15, 2011 Barcelona sweep the World Soccer awards Diwakar Prasad ready to regain lost glory Club World Cup: Barca drub Al Sadd to set up Santos final Barcelona's Villa fractures leg Sania in knock-out stage of Super Series finals Thailand golf: Westwood shoots 60 to lead Indian eves lose inaugural hockey match Women's boxing to make debut at Commonwealth Games IOA to write protest letter to IOC over Dow's Olympic association EPL: Arsenal out to test Man City's resolve Indoor season is the best move for me: Powell Salzburg through at PSG's expense Wolfsburg eye Arsenal's Rosicky, Bayern's Olic December 14, 2011 Neymar sends Santos into Club World final I-League: Air India rally to beat Sporting 3-1 IOA continue to protest of Dow as London Olympics sponsor King's Cup: Ronaldo takes Real into last-32 Tomic claims police harassment over 'hooning' allegation Benzema named French player of the year 'Al Sadd need 16 players to stop Barcelona' Olympian Stephanie Rice has more shoulder surgery NBA: Mavericks sell Fernandez, Brewers to Nuggets Man United's Fletcher extends break for health reasons Donald named PGA Tour Player of the Year King's Cup: Inspirational Ronaldo takes Real into last-32 December 13, 2011 Injury rules former champion Cilic out of Chennai Open Arsenal's Santos out for three months Anand finishes joint fifth in London Classic Saina is slightly slower than last year: Padukone Boxing takes a beating after pugilist's death Lampard penalty ends Man City's unbeaten run December 12, 2011 Now, Shanghai aim for Drogba Tata Open attracts over 70 foreigners London Classic: Anand draws with Carlsen; joint 3rd WSH buckles, controversial league postponed till Feb 29 EPL: Stoke halt Spurs's unbeaten run, Sunderland pip Rovers PHOTOS: Best sports moments of 2011 - Part 2 Serie A: Milan held as Udinese go top London Classic: Gupta, Grover shine on a good day for Indians La Liga: Villarreal held at home by 10-man Sociedad EPL: Larsson's late strike helps Sunderland trump Rovers December 11, 2011 India beat Afghanistan to lift SAFF Cup Dubai WC: Double glory for Donald, Quiros triumphs Formation of OAI is historic move: Randhir Amir Khan loses titles to Peterson Chinese Club to sign Chelsea's Anelka City reject loan offer for Tevez: Milan Serie A: Inter blank blundering Fiorentina Champions Trophy hockey: Australia clinch gold for record fourth El Clasico: Luck not on our side, laments Mourinho Fabregas rallies Barca to victory at Real Madrid December 10, 2011 Rooney, Nani spur Man United to 4-1 win over Wolves Samota wins fifth consecutive gold at Nationals Italy replaces Egypt in Olympic hockey qualifiers in India Vettel crowned World champion at FIA Awards Gala 'Defeat by City will end Chelsea title hopes' United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty F1 is a sport as good as any other: Karthikeyan Champions Trophy hockey: Spain to lock horns with Aus in final London Chess Classics: Anand draws with Kramnik McIlroy should make full recovery: Tour physician FA has opened up a can of worms: Redknapp on Rooney appeal December 09, 2011 Chhetri double takes India to SAFF Championship final Manchester United defender Vidic out for the season El Clasico: Real look to make most of Barca's poor away form Soderling to miss Australian Open Neymar plays down comparisons with Messi NBA dispute sorted, season to commence on Christmas Day Platini sees no problem in Champions League format London Classic: Anand tied fifth after beating Short King's Cup: Atletico stunned by Albacete in first leg Rooney ban reduced from three to two No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA Sauber to follow Ferrari out of FOTA Allow Dow Olympic 'redemption': Gagan Narang December 08, 2011 McIlroy leaves Donald standing after birdie blitz Murray's mum to captain Fed Cup team Russian boxer Simakov dies after knockout defeat Champions Trophy hockey: Australia storm into final Sania justifies Paes-Bhupathi split Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker Stephanie Rice mulls retirement after 2012 Olympics Champions League PIX: Manchester duo exit, Real advance Malleswari claims Kunjarani's views 'sponsored' by IWF Cavendish, Adlington win sports awards McIlroy is more talented than Woods: Donald Manchester Utd, City knocked out of Champions League Football's men in masks make an impact December 07, 2011 Chhetri, Jeje on target as India drub Lanka 3-0 Formula One 2012: Indian Grand Prix set for Oct 28 Formula One 2012: Bahrain and US GP remain on London Chess: Nakamura shocks Anand NBA: League releases schedule ahead of ratified labor agreement Indian hockey in turmoil; Olympians ask minister to intervene I'm playing at the highest level of my career: Parker Brazil likely to allow alcohol at World Cup venues Champions League: Manchester duo, Lille face elimination PIX: Barca young guns rout BATE, Chelsea through to last 16 Milan agree to loan deal for Tevez, await City decision Champions League: Drogba leads Chelsea into knockout phase December 06, 2011 Anand held by Howell in London Chess Champions Trophy: Spain thump Britain, Aus thrash Pakistan We want to win the SAFF Championship at any cost: Miranda Beckham not interested in management role Klitschko v Mormeck fight is off Villa's Shay Given sidelined for a month with injury CL: Win on Chelsea's mind as they face Valencia in crucial tie PHOTOS: Best sports moments of 2011 - Part 1 Guardiola plays down 'classico' hype EPL: Late Dempsey winner sinks 10-man Liverpool 'I hope Rooney will be available for Euro' Ballon d'Or: Messi favourite to complete hat-trick of titles December 05, 2011 It's insensitive to the Bhopal gas victims: Maken to IOC Nakamura beats Aronian in London Chess Chhetri, Miranda star as India rout Bhutan Tolgay nets the winner for East Bengal Champions Trophy Photos: Pakistan go down to Spain Egypt withdraw from Delhi Olympic hockey qualifier Rowland earns McLaren F1 test Champions hockey: Pakistan go down tamely to Spain Davis Cup: Nadal ends quiet year on a high Redknapp, Parker complete unique double for Spurs India to raise issue of Dow Olympics sponsorship EPL: Wolves rally to beat Sunderland, Stoke stun Everton Tiger ends two-year title drought with Chevron win Del Piero to spend night in hospital following head injury Coach Nobbs counts on positives after Champions Challenge loss 'Golden Heel' Socrates was Brazil's best December 04, 2011 India lose to Belgium in Champions Challenge final Spain beat Argentina to clinch fifth Davis Cup South Africa down Argentina 3-1 to claim bronze medal FA Cup draw throws up juicy Manchester derby Churchill end Dempo's unbeaten run, win 2-1 Malleswari resigns from IWF Images: Aguero magic helps leaders Man City march on Indian hockey team to get Rs 25 lakh for reaching final Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57 Rangers stint has made me more confident: Chhetri Argentina cling on in Davis Cup final Man Utd win, but Chicharito out for up to four weeks December 03, 2011 EPL: Leaders Man City thrash Norwich 5-1 Super Sandeep guides India to Champions Challenge final Chelsea accept Anelka and Alex transfer requests Sunderland appoint O'Neill as manager Belgium win shootout to enter Champions Challenge final Ghosal, Pallikal top seeds in National Squash C'ships SAFF C'ship: Spirited Afghanistan hold India Klitschko fighting fit; 'game on' says management Ferrari, Red Bull withdraw from FOTA Euro 2012 draw: Lip-smacking ties on platter Serie A: Ibrahimovic puts Milan on top after Robinho miss McIlroy's US Open trophy with Chinese customs Woods leads at Sherwood, Choi tied second Davis Cup: Ferrer puts Spain 2-0 up after Nadal blitz December 02, 2011 Old rivals Germany and Netherlands drawn in Euro 2012 SAI gives National Stadium to WSH, shits National camp Pak, Bangladesh play drab draw in SAFF opener My future at Chelsea is safe: Villas-Boas Spitting leads to 10-match ban for Brazil player History shows Manchester United slip not so surprising Pankaj Advani in World snooker semi-finals Players' being warned is serious issue: Oltmans Boxer Dinesh Kumar assaulted in hostel room Choi stands tall in strong Sherwood winds Liverpool's Lucas out for rest of the season with knee injury Ukraine will surprise world: Euro 2012 chief Maldonado signs up for Williams in 2012 Europa League: Schalke, Stoke power into last 32 December 01, 2011 Champions Challenge hockey: Raghunath's golden goal puts India in semifinals Advani in World snooker pre-quarters Argentina meet Belgium in Champions Challenge semis Sarath Kumar to represent Mahindra Racing in Italian GP Sport can improve relations: Pakistan football skipper Grappler Sushil to participate in every tourney till Olympics Tiger oozes confidence after faring well Down Under FIFA needs to bring federations into line: Report Govt report to FFA: Cut players salaries, delay league expansion Euro 2012 draw: Teams hope to avoid Spain Sunderland manager Bruce gets the boot Europa League: Bruges barges into knockout stage League Cup: Crystal Palace stun Man United, march into semis 'My dream is to help OGQ athletes get the best of everything' Davis Cup final: Argentina eye revenge against Spain We will need to up the tempo this December: Villas-Boas November 30, 2011 Six top Indian players pull out of WSH: Hockey India HC notice to Centre, Hockey India on ex-player's plea Blackburn 'forfeited' League Cup tie over league woes: Kean Champions Challenge: India wary of Malaysia in quarters Asian Shotgun Championship: Double gold for Man Singh Split with Paes: It wasn't my decision, says Bhupathi Ronaldo poised for leading 2014 World Cup role MLS commissioner confident Beckham will stay despite French offer I never lost passion for F1, says Raikkonen World Snooker C'ship: Advani storms into knockout stage 'New swimsuit will produce flood of world records at Olympics' Gary Speed's wife found his body: reports PIX: Man City, Liverpool make League Cup semis November 29, 2011 Champions Challenge: India slam seven vs Poland Champions Challenge: Argentina trounce Malaysia World snooker: Merchant loses to O'Donnel Indians shine in European boxing tourney Raikkonen to make F1 return with Lotus Speed did not quarrel with wife before killing himself: Agent 'Pakistani players will not participate in WSH' Police question Chelsea skipper Terry over racism claims Bulgaria's PM nominated for soccer player of year award! Barca's Guardiola asks players to raise their game Experience will help Man U pip City to EPL title: Beckham November 28, 2011 'All who have signed up for World Series Hockey will play' Milan chief says Tevez can only arrive on loan Spurs need to keep up this momentum: Modric 'Speed was one of the nicest men in football' Injured Vikas settles for silver at Olympic test event Delhi Wizards fourth team to play in World Series Hockey While Sachin keeps fans waiting, Federer achieves century After slam drought Federer ends year on high India not mulling boycott of 2012 London Olympics Red Bull laugh off gearbox suspicions PIX: Liverpool hold City as football mourns Speed demise Hamilton hugs Massa to end feud Brazilian GP- Dream come true for Sutil Rankings: Following World Tour flop show Bopanna out of top-10 Brazilian GP: Webber registers his first win of season World Tour Finals: Federer sinks Tsonga to claim record sixth title Brazil GP: Top-10 finish for Force India's Sutil, Di Resta November 27, 2011 Manchester City held at Liverpool Webber wins Brazilian Grand Prix Sandeep, Sunil star in India's 7-4 win over SA Champions Challenge: Argentina rally to down Canada Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home Vikas enters final, Dinesh settles for bronze Rathore wins gold at Asian shotgun meet Paes-Bhupathi fritter tie-break lead, lose semi-final Federer, Tsonga set up London title showdown November 26, 2011 Vettel takes record pole in Brazil Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City Federer beats Ferrer to reach London final Champions Challenge: India concede late equaliser to Belgium Golf World Cup format to change, eye Olympic reintroduction World Tour finals: Paes-Bhupathi enter semi-finals Injury woes for Anderson, out until February; Rooney fit Tevez might head to AC Milan My body says it's overload: Djokovic November 25, 2011 Djokovic left sweating after Tipsarevic shock India threatens to boycott London Olympics over Dow Chemical deal After another draw, Anand almost out of title race Nicole boost for Hamilton Brazil opens anti-racism drive, targets Blatter remarks World Series Hockey unveils Pune franchise Prospect of a players' strike nonsense: Federer Yifan defends world title following Humpy draw Nadal finishes year on disappointing note World Tour Finals: Tsonga on song, knocks Nadal out Foreign coaches to gain from new Sri Lanka tax laws November 24, 2011 T20 WC hero Joginder injured in road accident Federer warms up for semis with win over Fish China Open: Ponnappa, Jwala in quarter-finals World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Qureshi crash out I-League: Salgaocar, Churchill draw Paes-Bhupathi to split at end of season Anand draws with Carlsen, drops to joint-sixth Champions League: Xavi's precision lifts Barcelona spirits It's the players who win the games, not me, says Guardiola Olympics 2012: Skirts not so popular with women boxers Ferrer tames outstanding player of the year Djokovic Champions League: Xavi tips the scales for Barca, Arsenal through World Tour Finals: Ferrer stuns Djokovic, reaches semis Kubica to miss start of 2012 F1 season November 23, 2011 Prayag stun Bagan; Dempo, E Bengal win big FIFA rankings: Spain cling to top spot World Tour Finals: Lee-Hesh keep themselves in semis hunt China Open: First round shock for Saina England Rugby: Leaked report exposes groupism, leadership failing All actors promoting IPL, so I am all for WSH: Suniel Shetty Battered Blatter hurt by racism comment Beckham backs Redknapp for England coach job Tal memorial: Anand remains joint fifth Golf has an opportunity to grow: Randhawa Champions League: Inter, Bayern and Benfica progress to last 16 It's not the moment to say goodbye: Nadal World Tour Finals: Sublime Federer thrashes Nadal Afghanistan trailblazer targets London gold November 22, 2011 Narang wins National Shooting 3-Position gold World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Qureshi suffer second defeat Dempo up against resurgent Lajong Beckham leaves English Premier League door open IOA to set up Athletes Commission Beckham silences critics with MLS title success NBA lock-out: Players combine lawsuits to speed up process Chelsea will put it right, says Villas-Boas Bayern, Man United, Inter eye last 16 Stakes rise in Champions League qualifiers Djokovic passes Berdych test, woe for Murray EPL: Adebayor double lifts Spurs to third November 21, 2011 Anissa pips Rahi, Annuraj for Sports Pistol gold World Tour Finals: Paes-Bhupathi suffer defeat Sports Bill needed to bring accountability, says Bhutia WSH announces incentives for participating Indian players Doping case: Tough times ahead of Contador Sikhs can carry ceremonial daggers into Olympic venues Victory eludes Humpy; trails Yifan 2-3 Tal Memorial: Anand draws with Kramnik India beat Canada to win Kabaddi World Cup WSH: Chennai Sports Organisers to own Chennai Cheetahs Stewart wins NASCAR title in style Beckham ends American odyssey with glittering prize Noah's doping comments angers Nadal Woods seals Presidents Cup for US Beckham's Galaxy win MLS Cup EPL: Liverpool add to Chelsea's misery with last gasp winner November 20, 2011 World Tour Finals: Federer fights off Tsonga scare PHOTOS: Man City overpower Newcastle; Gunners fight back Aquatics Nationals: D'Souza breaks freestyle record, Karnataka champs World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Qureshi go down in opener I-League: Mohun Bagan pip East Bengal in dramatic match Boxing: Usha props Andhra's gold rush, All India Police lead medals tally Nationals: Ghaley stuns Narang, Rajput for 50m rifle prone gold World Junior TT: Ankita goes down fighting in quarters Woods seals Presidents Cup for US I-League: Dempo maintain winning run Tal memorial: Anand draws with Aronian Nedunchezhiyan topples Vardhan for ITF crown Manchester City maintain grip atop EPL Annu Raj picks up gold in women's air pistol November 19, 2011 Blatter apologises but will not resign Van Persie double maintains Arsenal revival at Norwich Aquatic C'ship: Karnataka maintains pole position Wenger to consider future at end of season Top seeds Suchde, Saumya enter finals Lather, Mahar and Monica in finals of women's boxing Manchester United's Cleverley out for longer than expected Man City announce record loss November 18, 2011 National Aquatics: Aaron shines as four marks are sunk Bindra pips Narang for Nat 10m Air Rifle gold Saina, Gurusaidutt exit Hong Kong Super Series Blatter apologises but will not resign Vardhan shocks Bhambri to enter ITF final Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham Maken hopes to introduce Bill in winter session of Parliament Baddeley rises from ashes of despair to deny Woods Rajpal left out of Champions Challenge team Chinese lifter banned for London Games Phelps in search of new goals Humpy loses to Yifan in World Championships Why Lewis Hamilton hasn't yet gotten out of jail free BOA risks sanctions over doping ban law says WADA Rooney appeal brought forward one day Messi, Neymar included in FIFA anti-doping trials On-song Federer targets record in London November 17, 2011 Suarez charged by FA over alleged racist taunt Turkey names Avci as coach to replace Hiddink Harpreet edges Vijay Kumar for Rapid Fire Pistol gold Hong Kong Super Series: Guru stuns World No. 9; Saina, Ajay too advance National Aquatics: Richa Mishra wins three gold NBA lockout: Noah considers move to France Buddh International Circuit wins Global Award Murugesan topples Rastogi to enter semis Baljit feels dejected at govt apathy Barry officially credited with England's 2,000th goal Call for Blatter's head over racism comments Presidents Cup: Woods, Stricker crash but US in command 150 Indian players sign up for World Series Hockey FIFA chief says players should forget about racist jibes! Rusedski asks ATP to look after top players Tal Chess: Anand held by Karjakin in 1st round Britain seeks CAS ruling on Olympic doping ban FIFA warned to make sure Qatar respects workers rights Woods to make Abu Dhabi debut next year Referee has final say on England's 2,000th goal November 16, 2011 Om Prakash bags free pistol gold India edge out Malaysia 3-2 in friendly Choose between country and WSH, says Hockey India Jayaram stuns world No 6 Sasaki, Saina advances Hiddink contract ended after Turkey Euro exit Debris may have caused Vettel puncture: Pirelli England end 43-year wait for win over Sweden UEFA to hear Rooney appeal on December 9 Tottenham Hotspur to go private PHOTOS: Portugal book Euro ticket after Ronaldo brace WC qualifier: Messi stars as Argentina rally to win over Columbia Lockout: NBA season put off till Dec 15 WC qualifiers: Lebanon shock South Korea, Iraq advances Manchester United increases earnings and cuts debt Images: Ali leads tributes to Joe Frazier November 15, 2011 Lee-Hesh, Bopanna-Qureshi in different Groups in World Tour Finals Nadal to clash with Federer in World Tour final group Hockey team cautioned despite easy Olympics qualifying draw WC Qualifiers: North Korea shock Japan Pakistani players may opt out of WSH WSH to have goalposts to be used in London Olympics Hong Kong Open: Arvind, Gurusaidutt make main draw Olympic berth a realistic dream: Jwala Trap shooter Shagun gets OGQ support PT Usha backs government on passing National Sports Bill 'Sports Bill could have averted Commonwealth Games scam' Hamilton dedicates victory to his mother NBA players reject offer, to disband union and sue league Man United's Owen sidelined for six weeks with thigh injury Kvitova named WTA player of the year November 14, 2011 Qatar would not oppose winter World Cup, official says ATP Team Rankings: Bopanna-Qureshi now World No.5 Euro 2012: Ronaldo 'pitches' for Portugal Saina hunts for elusive Super series title at Hong Kong England to explore striking options in friendly Paris Masters our biggest title: Bopanna Roger Federer joins an 'exclusive' club Narang confident of handling pressure at Olympics Cruel luck ends Vettel's Abu Dhabi streak Federer wins maiden Paris Masters title November 13, 2011 Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton wins, rare retirement for Vettel Abu Dhabi GP: Top-10 finish for Sutil and Resta Hamilton wins in Abu Dhabi Bopanna and Qureshi win Paris Masters IOA welcomes FIH's decision to conduct Olympics Qualifiers Top athletes back National Sports Bill Blake works harder than me, but won't take 200 title, says Bolt Federer in maiden Paris final, meets Tsonga Lampard header gives England victory over Spain November 12, 2011 Sultan of Johor Cup: India lose bronze medal match to Korea Vettel equals Mansell's pole record Paris Masters: Bopanna-Qureshi continue dream run, enter final US Grand Prix in Austin looks doubtful, says Ecclestone Dwyane Wade is ready to play in London Olympics Hockey India recognised, India to host Olympic qualifiers Another dud for Thorpe in Tokyo Saina will be back to her winning ways: Padukone F1 rivals would welcome 'raver' Raikkonen's return India bag bronze in U-21 women's hockey, beat Australia 3-2 Sutil still clueless about his future with Force India World Series of Hockey: National Stadium to host opening match 'India need a Park Ji-Sung or a Messi to develop football' Berdych ends Murray streak, Federer through London wins bid to stage 2017 World athletics Gold Coast to host 2018 Commonwealth Games Euro 2012 play-offs: Ireland, Croatia all but seal places Saint Iker leads Spanish keeping to new heights November 11, 2011 Diwakar makes it 1-1 for Mumbai Fighters in WSB clash India routed by Malaysia in Johor Cup hockey U-21 women's hockey: Germany beat India, meet NZ in final Goalkeeper Baljit excels as Indian Oil win Beighton Cup Novak Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters Venezuelan Cecotto to test drive for Force India Djokovic not as great as Federer and Nadal: Tsonga Beckham has delivered: MLS chief Golf: Tiger Woods takes lead at Australian Open St James' Park name change sparks outrage among Newcastle fans France ban away fans for PSG v Marseille clashes November 10, 2011 Paris Masters: Bopanna-Quershi reach quarters I-League: Salgaocar take full points from Mumbai FC Djokovic labours, World Tour Finals line-up complete Banker fell in love with F1 lifestyle: Ecclestone Big dramas for England in run-up to Spain friendly FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team Cech's injury has Czechs worried ahead of Euro game NBA: Labour dispute talks continue well after deadline Djokovic takes home cool $1.6m bonus at Paris Masters I am not mad, I am entertaining: Balotelli Paris Masters: Lee-Hesh knocked out November 09, 2011 I-League: East Bengal score over Pune FC Tevez misses training, returns to Argentina Four-nation hockey: Indian girls held by Aus I-League: Pailan Arrows hold Sporting Clube goalless Johor Cup U-21 hockey: India rally to down Kiwis 18 Australasian stars sign up for WSH Mary Ann Gomes wins maiden National chess crown AFC Under-19: India finish in 3rd spot after losing 1-2 to Pakistan 'Smokin' Joe' Frazier gets his due at last Former Juve manager gets jail sentence over match-fixing Berdych, Tsonga close in on London spots EPL's bad boys: Toure fined for doping; Wigan's Alcaraz gets ban Marat Safin joins the political bandwagon November 08, 2011 Under-21 women's hockey: India score over NZ Sultan of Johor Cup hockey: India rout Pakistan Gomes in sight of maiden National crown Randhir Singh will not contest next IOA election Ali leads tributes to Joe Frazier Verdasco beats Cilic to set up Berdych clash in Paris The legend of 'Smokin' Joe' Frazier FACTBOX - Former heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Former heavyweight champion Frazier dies at 67 They take the prize for worst designed trophies Williams not a racist, he apologised in person for comment: Woods November 07, 2011 National chess: Mary Ann Gomes shocks Nisha Mohota Arindam Chaudhuri bags Delhi team of i1 Super Series Terry named in England squad for friendlies Police investigate death threat to QPR's Ferdinand Bopanna-Qureshi book a berth in ATP World Tour Finals EPL: Wolves and Bolton lift the gloom Phenomenal Kvitova leads Czechs to Fed Cup title November 06, 2011 Federer wins title again in Basel Pavlyuchenkova puts Russia level in Fed final Four players tested positive at Kabaddi World Cup Images: Ferguson celebrates with win but City stay clear at top Ivanovic celebrates birthday with Bali high Williams escapes punishment over Woods racial slur November 05, 2011 Djokovic upset by unseeded Nishikori in Basel Ferguson celebrates 25th anniversary with win India blow away four-goal lead to lose 4-6 against Korea Spurs manager Redknapp set to return in two weeks FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban November 04, 2011 i1 Super Series: SRK-Mehta group pick stake in Mumbai franchise Top seed Bartoli retires injured in Bali Injured Zvonareva pulls out of Fed Cup final Mumbai Fighters team up for the big bout at World Series Boxing No one to blame but me for red card, says Rooney Thorpe second on return to competition Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final Europa: Perfect Anderlecht reach last 32, Bilbao through F1 team name changes approved November 03, 2011 Hockey: Defensive errors cost India friendly vs Australia PIX: Real qualify as Ronaldo strikes 100th goal in Madrid shirt Gill requests Padma award for Fauja Singh I was lucky to be selected for Presidents Cup: Woods Tottenham's Redknapp has minor heart surgery Johnson backs Olympic ban despite CAS verdict Milan's Cassano out for months, to have surgery Inter's Ranieri stands by his old guard CL: Real Madrid qualify with Ronaldo's brace Bayern's Schweinsteiger breaks collarbone Messi will become club's top-scorer this year itself: Guardiola November 02, 2011 FIH Rankings: Indian men at 10th spot, women 13th CL PHOTOS: Messi 'tricks for Barcelona, reach last 16 Don't expect too much, too soon: Thorpe Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia NBA: League fines Heat owner following lockout tweet Terry faces police investigation over alleged racism Tevez needs to apologise, says Mancini CL: Barca and Milan reach last 16 , APOEL march on 25 years later, Fergie makes winning a habit at Old Trafford SAFF Cup: India, Pakistan drawn in different groups November 01, 2011 United return to site of drubbing without Vidic Rasquinha makes surprise return to hockey with WSH Alternating races could ease crowded F1 calendar Vikas zooms to second spot in AIBA Rankings Spain dominate World Player of the Year shortlist EPL: Ba hat-trick lifts Newcastle to third F1 teams eye Indian sponsorship pie Champions League: Barca, Milan eye early qualification The big moment from Sunday's Grand Prix of India AFC Qualifiers: India U-19 down Turkmenistan in opener October 31, 2011 Indian hockey team appeals to FIH against bans Tri-nation hockey: Australia trounce India again Injury scare keeps Gerrard guessing We were running out of time: BIC architect PHOTOS: Formula One stamps its mark on India Soccer Roundup: Real Madrid on top of the table in Spain Inaugural Indian Grand Prix exceeds expectations Hamilton too hard on himself, says McLaren boss Serie A: Di Natale goal keeps Udinese one point behind Juve Team by team analysis of the Indian GP Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge Waving chequered flag a memorable experience, says Tendulkar 10-man Osasuna bring Levante down to earth, Barca thump Mallorca Bale brace fires Spurs to win over QPR 95,000 crowd for inaugural Indian Grand Prix October 30, 2011 Hamilton and Massa feud flares again Vettel praises organisers of Indian Grand Prix Shanghai Masters: McIlroy pockets $2 million after playoff win over Kim Force India will go down in record books: Mallya Karthikeyan, relieved and satisfied after Indian GP PHOTOS: Vettel reins supreme at inaugural Indian GP 'Who is Tendulkar? Is he a very rich man?' Winners remember Wheldon, Simoncelli Tendulkar waves chequered flag as Vettel emerges champion Vettel wins inaugural Indian Grand Prix 'India needs more infrastructure to produce F1 champ' Images: Tendulkar meets Schumacher and Ecclestone Hockey team to consider appealing against suspensions Lewis Hamilton accepts the risks of racing October 29, 2011 Dhoni to attend Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday? Photos: Van Persie-led Arsenal stun Chelsea, Man U down Everton First F1 party devoid of stars, racers Don't want any favours from Red Bull: Webber Mallya set to announce 2012 Force India team McLaren fly in reinforcements after 'Delhi Belly' Arsenal hit five, City and United win Fan support drives Federer Chelsea to take on Liverpool in League Cup Record man Vettel takes pole at Indian GP Karthikeyan to start from last after 5-place penalty The Hindi film heroine who drove an F1 car Organisers snub Maken, not invited for Indian GP Vettel takes record pole for Red Bull Tiger's winless run closes in on two-year mark Sunderland's Bramble charged with sex offences October 28, 2011 I-League: Salgaocar thrash Pailan Arrows Rule over Tevez fine is crazy: Ferguson India waste 3-0 lead in ill-tempered match vs Pak Massa fastest for Ferrari on India debut Kvitova sends weary Wozniacki packing Global brands eager to cash in on Indian F1 GP United winger Young suffers toe injury Images: Penalty for Hamilton, drama from Alonso Hamilton, Perez handed grid penalties Hamilton fastest in opening practice session Savio Medeira appointed Indian football coach Mallya defends decision of not having an Indian driver Buddh track shines despite teething problems F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli Safin targets Russian parliament seat Button, Hamilton keen to win Indian GP Organised chaos on Indian roads intrigues Vettel Hamilton confirms split with girlfriend Nicole Why Formula One turns me on October 27, 2011 I will convey my decision to Sutil soon: Mallya City's Tevez did not refuse to play: PFA Indian GP: Power failure interrupts press conference I am looking forward to meet Tendulkar: Schumacher Winning is the only taste I like: Schumacher Dempo too good for Mumbai FC Saina crashes out of French Open What two DRS zones mean for the Indian Grand Prix All eyes on India as F1 takes a pit stop in the country I do not want to call motor business a sport: PT Usha Inter struggle to overcome penalty curse NBA: Owners meet with union to broker labor deal Uneven compensation for F1 track infuriates Noida residents Australia hammer India 8-3 in tri-nation hockey Dane Wozniacki retains top-ranking League Cup: Man City thrash Wolves, Liverpool rally Boxing star Mayweather acquitted of harassment October 26, 2011 Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry La Liga: Xavi lifts listless Barca to win at Granada Saina reaches second round of French Open League Cup: Man United hit back after City drubbing October 25, 2011 Simoncelli's team pull out of Valencia GP FA charge Chelsea with failing to control players Chandhok's Indian Grand Prix dream dashed 'Balotelli can be among top-three footballers if he changes his mindset' Wheldon crash investigation picks up speed Ex-French footballer Vairelles held in murder probe You have to take your chances on the track: Chandhok Former England coach Eriksson leaves Leicester Marseille fine director for criticising coach Stuck in traffic, Casillas fined for arriving late to training Sauber chief reckons it's only time before Indian brands back F1 October 24, 2011 Mumbai appoints consortium to plan F1 circuit Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP 'Simoncelli, we will miss you so much' Saina cautious at French Open Super Series Rossi retirement denied after Simoncelli death Gaurav Gill to feature in Delhi Championship with MRF Dhanraj to play in World Series Hockey Focus on safety in motor racing after Simoncelli's death City humble United, Levante stay ahead Man United still better than Man City: Mancini Know more: Mechanics and technology involved in an F1 car Referee slammed after nine-man Chelsea lose Racing in India will be as special as it is in Germany: Sutil Hockey 9s, learning experience for Indian eves: Kumar Racism on football pitch: Allegations against Fabregas, Terry October 23, 2011 Man City pump up the volume with 6-1 rout at United I League: Bagan victory riding Odafa hattrick Gebrselassie storms back in Birmingham Hockey 9s final: Indian eves lose to Australia 1-4 Rampaging City hit United for six in Manchester derby Bopanna-Qureshi win Stockholm Open Boateng hat-trick fires Milan's winning comeback Yuki wins first ITF singles title abroad Simoncelli dies after Sepang crash Poland's Kucharski appointed coach of Indian Table Tennis team I have no regrets: Karthikeyan Uncertainity looms over Karun's F1 dream in India New Zealand edge France to win second World Cup Hockey 9s: India lose to Pakistan in bronze play offs Newcastle stay unbeaten, Liverpool held October 22, 2011 East Bengal go down to Churchill in I-League Man City need to learn to win when playing badly, says Mancini India women's hockey team in Lanco Super series 9s final Hockey 9s: Australia thump past India 4-1 October 21, 2011 Hockey 9s: India, Pakistan in thrilling draw Stockholm Open: Bopanna-Qureshi in final Hockey 9s: Indian eves draw with Australia I-League: Dempo 'underdogs' in opener against Salgaocar Unwell Bartoli gifts Radwanska spot in WTA finals 100-year-old marathoner Fauja, PETA's new poster boy Check out the best seats at the Indian F1 Grand Prix India GP: SC gives F1 nod, reserves 25% sale proceeds Players fined in Mexico for 'gunshot' goal celebration NBA: Labor talks break off putting more games in doubt WBC restores Hopkins' title after Dawson controversy Europa League: Pavlyuchenko props Spurs, Anderlecht win again EPL weekend: Battleground Manchester - ready for 'biggest' derby October 20, 2011 Kiwis outplay India in Super Series Hockey 9s Denmark Open: Saina loses in second round Hockey 9s: Indian women score over Malaysia Emphasis will be to just finish Indian GP: Karthikeyan India F1 GP: What the Buddh International Circuit holds CLeague: Wasteful Barca down Plzen; Last gasp win for Gunners Saina, Anand in second round of Denmark Open Indian F1 GP tickets at reduced rates NBA: Extra day for mediation talks between owners and players Will Smith, wife buy minority stake in NBA team Champions League: Arsenal stun Marseille, wins for Barca, Chelsea When I'm in the ring I just think of the bout and opponent' October 19, 2011 Bindra wins silver in Asian airgun meet Brazil rise to fifth, Spain stay top in FIFA ranking Bopanna-Qureshi in quarters of Stockholm Open Barca, Milan eye Champions League knockout stage Sandeep Singh ruled out of Hockey 9s Super Series Berbatov snubs calls for Bulgaria return Dempo seek Fifa's help for release of Trinidad and Tobago's Densill CLeague: Rooney fires United, late Aguero goal seals City win Vasco seeks Shillong Lajong's disqualification from I-league Bootled beer and street curry, Flintoff's advice for F1 teams Champions League: Manchester clubs kick-start campaigns with wins October 18, 2011 East Bengal win in sudden death to lift Super Cup Bencherifa best coach, Seoka is player of the season Photos: Buddh Circuit ready for India's date with Formula One Peter von Reth Technical Manager for World Series Hockey Aus hockey tour: Sunil, Walmiki star in win over NZ Poonia takes gold, crosses Olympic qualification 'A' standard India F1 GP: SC notice to UP govt on tax exemption IOA: Maken destroying Olympic movement in the country Stockholm Open: Another first-round exit for Somdev Champions League: Real seek third win, United eye first Brazil's sports minister faces kickbacks scandal UK government to release football stadium disaster report Bad boy Mutu at it again, gets 3-match ban for punching opponent Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim Abidal keen to extend stay at Barca October 17, 2011 Sports minister unveils revised Sports Bill Indian men lose Aus hockey tour opener We may miss out on Olympics bus again: Ajit Pal Vidic back in Man U squad, Ferdinand misses out Pallikal clinches Dread Squash Series 2 WISPA event Saina looks to end Super Series title draught in Denmark Revenge on East Bengal's mind as they take on Salgaocar in Super Cup I would not have picked Tiger: Norman Manchester duo seek Champions League kick-start Another marathon milestone for centenarian Fauja Singh Sania moves up in ranking, Somdev remains at 84 Wheldon bids farewell to the world in a fiery crash Red Bull eye triple crown Coach Maradona dedicates opening win to mums in Argentina Chandhok unsure about starting race at Indian GP PIX: Indy 500 champion Wheldon dies in crash Mary Kom clinches gold at boxing Nationals October 16, 2011 Van Persie double fires Arsenal to victory Free-scoring Man City take top spot from United Bartoli clinches Japan Open title with two victories in a day Murray passes Federer in rankings with third win Gleeson wins Indian Open, Chiragh finishes second Petrov gets five-place penalty for Indian Grand Prix Resta bags one point for Force India from Korean GP NZ beat Australia to advance to Rugby World Cup final Red Bull retain F1 constructors' crown FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation Man U's Evra claims of racist abuse by Suarez La Liga: Messi's Barca double, Higuain shines for Real Vettel wins in Korea, Red Bull champions Man City take top spot from United October 15, 2011 Mary Kom storms into final while Pinki stuns Sarita Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker Man United rescued by super-sub Hernandez Bernard is new coach of Mohun Bagan India-Bayern Munich friendly to be Bhutia's farewell match Yuki and Rutuja are new National champions Indian eves beat Oz 2-1 in second hockey Test Muted Hamilton ends Red Bull pole run Paes-Bhupathi out of Shanghai Masters but make World finale October 14, 2011 Shanghai surprise Nishikori meets Murray in semis IOA gives Hockey India, IHF 21 days to call truce McLaren target 700th race celebration No guaranteed slot for Vidic ahead of Livepool encounter Rooney steeled for Anfield boo boys Chopra in joint lead, Gangjee tied 17th on Nationwide Button rules out retaliation against Vettel in Korea After partying hard Vettel eyes Korean Grand Prix NBA season may be in jeopardy England striker Rooney handed three-match ban October 13, 2011 Durand Cup: Churchill, Prayag United to meet in final Nine more kabaddi players flunk dope test Germany's Mayer stuns Nadal, Murray marches on Khade leads India at Asian age group swimming C'ship India's tally swells by 56 medals in weightlifting Poonia bags gold in Portland event IOA for tough action against dope offenders: Malhotra Tsonga loses opening match in Shanghai Tevez to face disciplinary proceedings Real Madrid table bid for Javier Hernandez October 12, 2011 Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag down Pune FC for place in final Force India re-named Sahara Force India Portugal among four seeds for Euro 2012 play-off draw India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting Force India to sell stake to Sahara group: source Venezuela stun Argentina in World Cup qualifier Euro 2012 qualifiers: Spain's golden Silva ruins Scottish hopes Injured Totti to miss Sunday's Rome derby Bilbao Chess: Anand beats Vallejo Pons, avoids last-place finish October 11, 2011 Hockey 9's is for India & Pakistan: Charlesworth LANCO Intl Super Series to popularize hockey 9s Former heavyweight champion Haye set to retire One year after CWG, Manoj waits for promised promotion Marathon-running mum gives birth after Chicago race Indian swimmers bag three gold at Asian Championships Medal at World C'ship a bonus after Oly qualification: Vikas West Ham stadium deal falls through FIFA must be put in its place: Romario Anand slips to last spot in Final Masters Real Madrid to offer Tevez escape from City October 10, 2011 Pune FC, Churchill enter Durand Cup semis Tennis rankings: Somdev climbs one spot, Sania unmoved Roddick battles past Lu in Shanghai Neville reckons England not good enough to win Euro Another first round loss for Somdev, this time in Shanghai Rooney's England place in danger after red card Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly Lot at stake in final Euro qualifiers Man United braces itself for Berbatov raid Fan arrested for throwing hot dog at Tiger Woods Alonso challenges Vettel to triple crown Sebastian Vettel makes his point 15 times over October 09, 2011 Spain's Albiol out with fractured cheek bone Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record Japan GP: Force India fail to log points Berdych beats Cilic to win China Open Durand Cup: Prayag, Lajong qualify for semis New Zealand, Australia book semi-final showdown Casey remains one ahead at CordeValle, Woods makes cut Bahrain situation a concern for F1 teams FACTBOX - Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel 'Baby Schumi' Vettel is now Mr Consistent Murray floors Nadal to win Japan Open Anand draws with Ivanchuk, slips to fourth position Japan GP: Vettel seals second c'ship, Button wins race Japan GP: Podium finish for Vettel, wins his second F1 title October 08, 2011 Cilic outserves Ljubicic to reach China final France find their form to rout England England reach Euro 2012, France set up thriller Vettel pips Button to Japanese pole Argentina, Uruguay score four in World Cup qualifiers Nadal overpowers Fish to reach Tokyo final Sania out of action for few weeks due to surgery Anand held by Nakamura; joint second in fourth Final Masters October 07, 2011 Mallya denies sale of Force India stakes to Sahara 'Cheated' Noida villagers to protest F1 track land deal Olympic champ vows to return stronger following ban appeal Woods trails, Rookie Steele in tie for lead Rooney relaxed following dad's arrest: Capello Cannavaro believes Italy no favourites for Euro Villas-Boas could be at Chelsea for 10-15 years, says club chairman 'Playing Blackburn is an opportunity for us to learn' Masters Chess: Anand in second spot after draw with Carlsen Sebastian Vettel wants to win F1 title in style Vikas loses in semis, settles for bronze at World Championships Blackburn Rovers too good for Pune FC Durand Cup: Salgaocar, United Sikkim score Wozniacki falls as Ivanovic joins China Open casualty list Paes-Bhupathi bow out of China Open Hockey India lambasts IHF, says, its slowly poisoning the game WSB's Indian franchise ropes in World Champ, CWG gold medallist WSF bans Pakistan Squash Federation secretary Nadal survives a scare in Tokyo Open October 06, 2011 Everton manager David Moyes 'best Premier League boss', claims new study Nadal gives Raonic runaround in Tokyo October 05, 2011 'Form in WSH can be better indicator than national camps' Devendro, Manoj lose in World Championships quarters WADA makes changes for better reporting of anti-doping stats Murray sweats to beat Baghdatis in Tokyo opener HI and IHF to meet with IOA on Oct 14: Maken Button signs multi-year deal with McLaren AIFF gets go ahead to use Jawaharlal Nehru stadium Euro qualifiers: Germany look to tame Turkey in pursuit of perfection We have to fight back into a better position: Wenger Li Na endures criticism after first round exit Woods's presence boosts PGA Tour's Fall Series Chess GM Vassily Ivanchuk robbed at gunpoint in Sao Paulo October 04, 2011 Jai Bhagwan joins Manoj, Devendro on bus to London Olympics Kirilenko shocks Stosur in China Open second round Blackburn Rovers to arrive in Pune on Wednesday Sodhi creates history defending his World title Germany's Kroos doubtful for Euro qualifier against Turkey Nadal buoyant in Japan Open Boxers Devendro, Manoj qualify for London Olympics Ferrer thumps local hero Nishikori in Tokyo Benzema ruled out of France qualifiers Arsenal and Spurs unite following ugly chants China Open: Roddick defeated in first round 'I don't have any sympathy when it comes to cheats' October 03, 2011 Ancelotti interested in Spurs job Devendro, Jai in pre-quarters, Akhil out of World boxing Pallikal loses to Brown in US Open squash Wozniacki rallies to advance in Beijing Tevez set for talks with Man City officials Somdev knocked out of Japan Open Rankings leave Woods out in the wilderness Anand eyeing better show in Spain leg of Final Masters CAS reject Bin Hammam bid to reclaim AFC presidency Lampard silences his critics in style Arsenal's Sagna gets injured in Tottenham defeat Tiger Woods set to drop out of world's top 50 World Boxing: Vikas Krishnan stuns Mahamed Lampard treble fires Chelsea, Spurs beat Arsenal October 02, 2011 Udinese go top in Italy with easy 2-0 win over Bologna Pantawane finishes runners-up in Czech International Napoli go top after winning at 10-man Inter Bilbao win derby despite Martinez wonder strike Manoj, Dinesh inch closer to Olympic qualification Murray drubs Young to win Thailand Open Li Na suffers shock loss at China Open Anand held by Aronian in Bilbao Final Masters October 01, 2011 Images: Man United and Man City stay neck-and-neck at top Man Utd stay on top, City end tough week with win at Blackburn Vijender crashes out of boxing W C'ships, Jai Bhagwan advances Govt announces setting up of National Institute of Hockey Ricciardo rocks Delhi, gives a taste of Formula One Safina will quit soon: Marat Safin Barca lose Fabregas to injury for three weeks City will reach Tevez compromise: Lawyer Jai Bhagwan advances to Rd2 of boxing World Championships Ricciardo has no hassles to make way for Karthikeyan in Indian GP Anand bounces back in Final Masters September 30, 2011 Rooney and Hernandez ready for Man United return Manoj Kumar eases into second round of World Boxing Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner Salgaocar won't release coach Bencherifa for India job Zvonareva, Radwanska into Tokyo final Manchester City players to stand up for Tevez? Injured Djokovic pulls out of China Open Europa League: Schalke trump Haifa, easy win for Spurs 'Frustrated' Dzeko apologises to City teammates over angry behaviour September 29, 2011 Salgaocar down East Bengal to win Federation Cup FIH threat to bar Indian team from Olympics Chasing records is not my goal: Messi PIX: Messi brace sees Barca rout BATE, Chelsea held in Valencia Chetri to lead hockey team in Aus; Sandeep, Sardara return Anand shocked by Ivanchuk in Bilbao Final Masters Kournikova opens up about career-ruining back injury Charting bad boy Tevez's fall from grace Bangalore to host IBSF World Snooker C'ship Man City suspend 'finished' Tevez for defying coach Champions League: Messi sets up Barca win, Milan down Plzen September 28, 2011 Somdev loses to Baghdatis, crashes out of Malaysian Open Randhawa grabs lead at DLF Masters Sunderland's Bramble held over alleged sex assault East Bengal, Salgaocar face-off in Fed Cup final HI appoints Mukesh as coach of senior men's team Powerful Bayern eye last 16 after only two games WADA adds cortisone to monitoring programme Dinesh advances, India boxers' winning run continues at World Championship London Olympics will help to revive sports legacy: Tony Blair Tevez's career at Manchester City is finished: Mancini Tevez denies he refused to play in Munich PIX: Bad day for Manchester clubs&#59; Real overpower Ajax Bilbao Final Masters: Anand slips to joint 3rd following draw with Nakamura Tevez refused to play as sub against Bayern, reveals Mancini Champions League: Manchester clubs suffer; Bayern, Real surge September 27, 2011 Hamilton gives Bangalore taste of F1 ahead of India GP Suranjoy romps into second round of World Boxing Rajinder criticises coach Nobbs for making irresponsible statements Champions League: Arsenal look up to man in-form Van Persie Paes says football is in his genes, he is keen to promote it Somdev toils to beat Ledovskikh in Malaysian Open East Bengal, Salgaocar clash in Federation Cup final Players, Federations need to use stadiums built for CWG: IOA Bilbao Final Masters: Anand draws with Carlsen; Aronian takes lead Crouch purchases Flintoff's Cheshire mansion for $4.5m Most Londoners may work from home during Olympics to ease traffic woes EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson Torres admits 'it's been difficult at Chelsea' No team is unbeatable and neither is Bayern: Dzeko September 26, 2011 Devendro opens with easy win at World boxing Durand Cup swells budget, winner's prize up to 20 lakh Real's dream of 10th crown within reach: Perez McLaren boss throws arm round under-fire Hamilton Blackburn to tour India in early October Anand to meet Carlsen in Final Masters opener Somdev slips to 89 in singles ranking Malaga held to 0-0 draw at Real Zaragoza Massa livid at Hamilton for 'destroying his race' Sania holidays in Pakistan as Shoaib readies for T20 tourney First Look: British PM Cameron at English Premier League match QPR draw with Villa after late own goal from Dunne September 25, 2011 Fed Cup: Salgaocar edge out Lajong FC, reach final Ashish Kumar, Deepika Kumari awarded best Vettel storms to Singapore win, on the verge of re-writing histor Shooter Rajput's rifle broken while returning from World Cup Best finish for Force India at Singapore GP, pocket 12 points Vettel wins in Singapore, closes on F1 title Jeev tied fourth at Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open Deepika Kumari settles for silver after losing shoot-off Makau shatters world men's marathon record United keep top spot, Chelsea's Torres sent off Injury-hit East Bengal to face stiff challenge from Prayag Asia Cup: Indian eves beat Korea 2-0 to win bronze Names missing from official list, boxers panic in World C'ship Manchester United drop first points but end day on top September 24, 2011 EPL Images: Balotelli, Milner help Man City beat Everton Sebastian Vettel on pole in Singapore F1 GP EPL: Manchester City beat Everton to go top of the table Webber keeps Red Bull on top in final practice in Singapore Grand Prix Saina will get back her form: Gopichand Schenk shocks Saina in Japan Open badminton, India's challenge ends September 23, 2011 Tired Federer to skip Shanghai Masters Manchester's forgotten men make their mark IOC to probe London 2012 boxing fix claims Ian Thorpe targets Singapore return Saina to face Schenk in Japan Open semis 'Tiger may quit if form slump goes on' Boxing body refutes London 2012 fix allegation Fabregas makes me a better player: Xavi Milan's Pato ruled out for four weeks This year championship will be in Red Bull's hands: Alonso September 22, 2011 Salgaocar whip Pailan Arrows, enter Fed Cup semis Prayag United down Sporting Clube, enter Fed Cup semis Saina in Japan Open QF; others Indians disappoint Ranieri take over reins at Inter Milan AIFF offers coach Armando one-year contract Angry Birds to swoop on Formula One track Serie A: Vucinic on target for Juve then sent off Ranieri tipped to coach Inter after Gasperini gets fired La Liga: Barca draw at Valencia, Real held League Cup: City, Liverpool Chelsea register wins September 21, 2011 Vardhan has the potential but needs to be consistent: Somdev Serie A: Shock loss for Inter at Novara League Cup: Owen brace cheers United, Spurs ousted Fed Cup: Lajong qualify for semis; Bagan, Churchill out Jayaram stuns world No 7 Tien; Saina, Kashyap advance Vardhan's campaign ends in Tashkent Challenger East Bengal in Federation Cup semis Ghosal out of British Grand Prix as Indian challenge ends Football coach Armando faces opposition in contract extension Hockey India lifts ban on Sandeep, Sardara 6 Argentina, 3 Spanish players for World Series Hockey Arsenal have no plans to sack Wenger September 20, 2011 Salgaocar too good for HAL; Air India held Svidler scrapes past Grischuk for maiden World Cup title Lajong show Bagan the exit; Dempo win Fast drivers take risks, says Hamilton Sania, Somdev slip in singles rankings Bahrain paid for cancelled race, says Ecclestone Players could strike unless demands are met: Murray September 19, 2011 India's Rathnakaran, Shyam in lead E Bengal edge Pune FC; Wahingdoh stun Churchill Gangjee falters in final round, finishes tied 18th Wawrinka puts Swiss back in Davis Cup World Group Mourinho blames Khedira after Levante loss Aisam gets Federer, Nadal support for flood victims Nadal mulls sacking coach Toni following US Open loss La Liga: Levante shock ten-man Real Madrid Serie A: Napoli down Milan as Cavani 'tricks' Images: United march on as City stumble September 18, 2011 Ruthless Manchester United sink Chelsea 3-1 Jitendra Kumar, Diwakar Prasad among 19 probables for WSB Prasanna Rao draws with top seed Aleksandrov Mumbai FC hold Salgaocar, Prayag win Davis Cup: Nadal puts Spain in final Sushil fails to defend World Championship crown IHF to write to PM, Sonia on non-payment of bills by ministry Jeev finishes season-best fourth, Kapur 10th in Macau Open Merciless Messi hits three as Barca win 8-0 Davis Cup: Teammates hail Vishnu's fighting skills Serie A: Inter held by Roma, Cagliari lead way India back to Group Zone after losing WG play-off to Japan September 17, 2011 China Masters: Jwala-Diju ousted, Indian challenge ends Serbia win doubles to keep Argentina tie alive Fancied teams bite dust in Fed Cup openers Karthikeyan to get behind the wheel for HRT at Singapore GP Jeev tied fifth; Bhullar, Kapur move into top-20 in Macau Open National junior champion Aravindh stuns GM Sengupta India under-18 girls drub Sri Lanka 13-0 in Asia Cup hockey Somdev doubtful for reverse singles against Nishikori Blackburn stun Arsenal, record first win of season No threat to Olympic qualifiers for hockey to be held in India Australia win doubles rubber to take 2-1 lead Jeev tied fifth; Bhullar, Kapur move into top-20 in Macau Open Davis Cup: Nalbandian, Del Potro put Argentina 2-0 up against Serbia Bhupathi-Bopanna win doubles, keep India's hope alive Indian GP to cash in on cricket fatigue September 16, 2011 Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over France EPL weekend: Drogba set to miss United clash China Masters: Saina loses, Jwala-Diju in semis Davis Cup: 'Did not expect India would trail 0-2' I want to represent India at international level: Okolie Davis Cup: Federer almost wins two matches in one Europa League: Falcao, Diego score first Atletico goals David Beckham to get a new motorbike Davis Cup Play-Off: Japan take 2-0 lead over India September 15, 2011 Saina, Jwala-Diju in quarters of China Masters Sandeep, Sardara appeal against ban Somdev holds the key in India-Japan Davis Cup tie UEFA Champions League: Trabzonspor stun Inter in San Siro Winning an Olympics gold is my ultimate dream: Vijender Liverpool FC on talent hunt in Mumbai schools September 14, 2011 Grischuk beats Ivanchuk to reach World Cup final Players right in rejecting paltry Hockey India reward: Maken Indian Hockey Confederation asks RBI to stop WC payment to FIH Advani bats for Point format, feels it will make billiards spectator-friendly Indian cagers to open Olympic qualifying campaign on Thursday Ebrahim secures 2012 Indy Lights racing seat 'Even Bolt would not have caught Pato' Mumbai gives hockey heroes Walmiki, Lobo rousing reception Maken steers clear of hockey cash reward controversy Bolt wins 100 meters redemption race Indian hockey team rejects meagre cash reward We have in-principal approval for customs exemption: JPSI Federer better than ever but so are rivals, says Wilander UEFA Champions League: Barca held by Milan Hollywood celebs grace US Open final September 13, 2011 Form one body or lose Olympic qualifier, FIH tells India Wahingdoh qualify for Fed Cup main phase Paes to miss Davis Cup tie against Japan Ferdinand to miss opening Champions League match Battered, bewildered Nadal promises to make winning return Boxer Vijender misses training trip to France due to visa delay Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 6.85 crore to 22 sportspersons Setback for Milan as Ibrahimovic out of Barcelona tie Indian hockey champs return to warm welcome Huge blow for India, FIH names New Zealand hosts for Champions Trophy List of US Open men's singles champions Djokovic ends obsession with Rafa and Roger Chelsea fired up for another attempt at Holy Grail Serena Williams escapes with fine for umpire abuse US Open triumph helps Djokovic join select club Djokovic beats Nadal to win maiden US Open September 12, 2011 Mayookha bags second gold, betters meet record in triple jump Hockey India confident of getting back Champions Trophy Pallikal clinches California Squash Open Yaroslavl Lokomotiv crash survivor dies of burns Federation Cup: Mohd Sporting qualify for main phase WTA rankings: Sania breaks into top-10 in doubles Arsenal and Dortmund seek way out of slump F1 images exhibition ahead of Delhi Grand Prix IOA sets up ethics commission 'I'd like to see Chandhok race at Indian GP' Poonia settles for silver at Commonwealth Youth Games European soccer: Man City win; Barca drop points McLaren criticise Schumacher for 'harsh' moves Ugly outburst earns Serena a code violation Djokovic favoured for US Open final rematch US Open Pics: Serena loses control as Stosur wins Stosur family numbed by daughter's success Snippy Serena under investigation over U.S. Open outburst Stosur ends Aussie drought with U.S. Open title September 11, 2011 Pak coach hurls abusive words against Indian players Malaysia beat Japan to grab bronze in Asian Champions Trophy Arpinder, Asha shine in National Athletics championships Vettel victorious in Monza Resta scores four points, Sutil retires Himmat wins maiden Asian Tour title Webber crashes out of Italian GP India beat Pakistan to win Asian Champions hockey Manchester clubs march on with more goals Poonia enters Commonwealth Youth Games final Ecclestone's business partner quits Man United fear Cleverley has broken foot Trulli to stay put at Team Lotus Campagnaro puts Napoli on track Djokovic, Rafa set up mouthwatering US Open final Capello's reign as England manager under threat Williams, flag-bearer of US on 9/11 anniversary Williams whips Wozniacki, meets Stosur in final Djokovic beats Federer in US Open thriller Rampant Rooney and Man United trump City September 10, 2011 Snesarev's exit affected my performance: Preeja Ar-Hima hold Vasco to goalless draw Force India to start 11th and 12th in Italian GP Sunderland striker Gyan to join Al-Ain on loan Rugby WC: England win brutal Argentina clash Bhakti shares lead in National chess Vettel on pole for Red Bull in Italy Surender in semis, assures India bronze Mayookha, Preeja win gold in National Open Athletics Weightlifter Thakur bags three more medals South Korea grab women's Asian Champions Trophy 'Top Four' set to battle it out for US Open crown Golfer Himmat close to maiden win at ISPS Handa Classic Japan beat India to claim bronze in Asian women's CT Bopanna-Qureshi lose in US Open semis India-Pakistan cracker on the cards US Open set for grand finale Man United ready to unleash their pea shooter F1 tax row clouds Indian GP September 09, 2011 US Open: Bopanna, Qureshi enter semi-finals Poonam to lead girls' U-18 Asia Cup hockey team I've become an easy target, says Hamilton India-Pakistan final after Malaysia beat Japan Injured Paes out of US Open, doubtful for Davis Cup Make or break time for boxer Akhil Kumar PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal advance World Champion Blake beats personal best Crowd-puller Beckham to lead Britain's Olympic football team We are not favourites: Vettel Player revolt forces change in US Open final schedule Nadal, Murray race through to US Open quarters PHOTOS: Short or skimpy, it's fashion at US Open 'Even after World C'ship bronze I've no sponsors' September 08, 2011 US Open: Polish pair derail Indian Express Asian Champions hockey: India eves thrashed again Exposure camp for Indian boxers in France Aiyar hindered CWG work: Maken Rain washes out second day in a row at US Open PHF 'not interested' in bidding for Champions Trophy hosting rights PHOTOS: Famous faces at Flushing Meadows September 07, 2011 Dozens dead in Russian hockey team plane crash Excitement builds ahead of Youth Games Indian pugilists leave for Youth Commonwealth Games Queens Park Rangers use Twitter to woo Beckham Injury may cut short Sania's season Asian CT: India hold Malaysia; Pak beat Korea Foul weather sets up hectic late schedule at US Open Spain and Italy through to Euro 2012 Messi inspires Argentina to 3-1 win over Nigeria PHOTOS: Best moments from World Athletics C'ships September 06, 2011 Chelsea boosted by Cech's return to training Greek sprinters cleared of perjury Hockey: Indian eves trounced by Japan Photos: Doubles delight for Paes at US Open IHF, HI must shed their egos: Rasquinha Force India in high spirits ahead of Italian GP Three cheers for weightlifter Pramila HI, IHF fume over Champions Trophy snub Asian Champions hockey: India rout South Korea Hockey, players will suffer: coach Nobbs IHF-Hockey India row costs India Champions Trophy US Open: Ruthless Federer races to victory over Monaco PHOTOS: Williams, Djokovic march on at US Open Paes-Bhupathi stroll into US Open quarters For these tennis stars, it's love all! Money made it possible... for Man City and the ilk September 05, 2011 India needs midfield ascendancy against Korea Indian challenge ends at Chess World Cup Nigeria friendly: Overpriced tickets cloud Messi's Dhaka visit Rule debate lingers after World C'ships close PHOTOS: Nadal collapses at press brief after win US Open: Bopanna-Qureshi in quarters, Sania's campaign ends September 04, 2011 Dazzling Bolt leads Jamaica to world record Arsenal's Wilshere ruled out two more months Indian eves lose to Korea in Asian Champion Trophy Photos: Federer, Williams survive unscathed Japan hold India 1-1 with last-minute equaliser EPL transfers: Wenger leaves it late Nadal faces tough test against Nalbandian Indian boxing team's preparations hit by visa delay Vijender wins gold at World Police Games Asian Champions hockey: India rout China Federer, Serena stretched, but survive September 03, 2011 Bolt back where he belongs, Vlasic vanquished Usain Bolt wins redemption with 200 gold Images: Sharapova knocked out, Murray survives India sail past China in Asian Champions Trophy Sharapova exits, Murray survives thriller At 100, tea and ginger curry drives Fauja's run Images: Lionel Messi enthralls Kolkata September 02, 2011 Messi-inspired Argentina edge Venezuela in Kolkata Brilliant Bolt cruises into 200 final Luka disappoints, but qualifies for Olympics Serena offers Wozniacki advice on relationships Venus vows return to tennis from chronic illness Premier League transfer spending on the rise Mourinho believes in me: Kaka Kolkata football fans await Messi's magic The football stars who visited Kolkata What is Venus Williams suffering from? FIA happy with Indian GP circuit's progress US Open: Bhupathi-Sania knocked out in 1st round, Somdev advances World athletics: Bolt in 200m semis, Dix confident PHOTOS: Federer, Serena cruise into third round September 01, 2011 World Athletics: Luka qualifies for 800m semis U.S. mine gold in Daegu, Britain get off mark Messi & Co sweat it out ahead of friendly Messi magic set to unfold in high-profile friendly Images: Venus withdrawal eclipses U.S. Open action 'Messi always gives his best for Argentina' Venus out of US Open with autoimmune disease Murray too good for Somdev August 31, 2011 Kaniskina breaks cover curse at World C'ships Bekele will not defend 5,000m world title We are obligated to be in the next WC: Venezuela coach Messi fights jet lag to attend practice session BAI pick 13-member team for China Masters Arsenal snap up Brazilian Santos from Fenerbahce Cole joins Lille on loan from Liverpool Looking to rebuild team around Messi: Sabella Manchester United's IPO to be two-tier: source IOA warns FIH against changing Champions Trophy venue IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt Sports Minister ready to drop clauses that offend BCCI PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena impress, Sania ousted Messi arrives to mesmerise fans in Kolkata Rousing welcome for Lionel Messi in Kolkata Djokovic ruthless, Li Na shocked US Open: Sania loses in first round Fergie's 'smart buys' reaping rewards at Man Utd August 30, 2011 Isinbayeva felled, James rockets in Daegu No clearance for National Sports Bill Kvitova joins 'inglorious' US Open club Williams sisters have no plans to retire Uruguay's Forlan to leave Atletico for Inter Former NBA player Crittenton sought on murder charge Ennis on brink of defeat at World C'ships Argentina, Venezuela footballers arrive, Messi to land tomorrow Meredith named Technical Director for World Series Hockey PIX: Wimbedon champ Kvitova out, Federer advances Serena to make return to US Open US Open: Federer advances after win over Geraldo Fabregas nets on debut as Barca crush Villarreal Infamous false starts at World athletics events August 29, 2011 Sania moves up to 63 in singles rankings Narang conferred Khel Ratna, Zaheer misses function Gloom lingers in Daegu after Bolt shock 'You can't be serious,' Murray tells McEnroe US Open to start on schedule after hurricane escape Wenger keeps calm following Arsenal humiliation Swansea player breaks leg in golf buggy crash Atletico and Bilbao held at home in La Liga PHOTOS: Robles stripped of 110m hurdles gold Gowda qualifies for discus throw finals PHOTOS: President honours India's sports stars World's fastest man takes his time with his words August 28, 2011 United and City humiliate North London's finest Bolt and Bekele beaten, Blake takes 100 Deepika bags gold in World Youth Championship Vettel savours seventh win of season Vettel wins in Spa despite Button heroics Hamilton crashes out of Belgian Grand Prix Advani falters in final hurdle at World Billiards Sandeep, Sardara banned for indiscipline Isner downs Benneteau for Salem Open Wozniacki wins New Haven crown US Open on hold as Hurricane Irene looms Chelsea, Liverpool go top of EPL table August 27, 2011 Chelsea edge out Norwich, Wolves draw Bolt and Kenyans beam as Ohuruogu sobs Mayookha qualifies for World C'ships long jump finals Vettel pips Hamilton for Spa pole And Sgt Schumacher's Club Band plays on Serena and Sharapova favourites for U.S. Open Messi drives Barca to European Super Cup win Isner downs Roddick, meets Benneteau in final Li dumped by Czech qualifier August 26, 2011 Jayaram, Gurusaidutt in semis of Vietnam Open World billiards: 9 Indians in last 16 Recent controversies won't affect our performance: Rajpal US Open: Somdev vs Murray, Sania vs Peer 'Blade Runner' Pistorius must run relay first leg: IAAF Djokovic faces old foes at US Open; Serena returns Start concerns Robles as hurdles showdown looms Age no barrier, says US distance runner Lagat Squash: Indian challenge ends at World Team C'ships Roddick to meet Isner in Winston-Salem semis CLeague: Old foes Barca and Milan drawn together Man City striker Adebayor joins Spurs on loan Messi wins best player in Europe award August 25, 2011 Smriti clinches title at Hero Women's Pro golf Squash: India advance to World Team C'ship quarters Powell out of World Athletics C'ships? Soccer: Dias strike in vain as India lose to Guayana Schumacher marks 20 years on the F1 circuit Vieira told me Man City is place to be: Nasri Spurs can challenge stadium decision Teenage Slavia Sofia player stabbed in back Roddick cruises into last eight in US Open tune-up India's football stars salute retiring Bhutia Liverpool lead the way in League Cup Fenerbahce barred from CL due to match-fixing probe Arsenal scrape past Udinese to reach Champions League August 24, 2011 Good day for India shuttlers at Vietnam Open Raghunath, Vikas Kumar replace Sandeep, Sardara Liverpool FC launch academy in India Nayeemuddin, Shabbir Ali berate Bhutia Arsenal rollercoaster takes new twists and turns Hockey India to act against players for leaving camp midway Bhaichung Bhutia hangs up his boots Top-flight clubs make English League Cup exit Roddick romps in US Open tune-up Wozniacki rocks New Haven after earthquake Barca's injured Pique to miss European Super Cup Champions League: Bayern canter through, Rossi rescues Villarreal Wozniacki gets top billing for US Open; Serena seeded 28th Eto'o set to join Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala August 23, 2011 Arsenal agree to sell Nasri to Man City Organisers expect full house for Indian GP Mikel's kidnapped father is released Bartoli begins final US Open tune-up in style Barca refuse to make official complaint against Mourinho Andreev opens Winston-Salem Open with upset Gabriel named new IAAF general secretary Hairy tales: Beckham sports a bald patch! Welbeck inspires Man United to win over Spurs August 22, 2011 The 'Indian Express' still surging Wenger handed two-match European ban India drub Hungary in World Team Squash Football: Trinidad & Tobago rout India Valencia agree to sell Mata to Chelsea Paes-Bhupathi win Cincinnati Masters after 10 years Murray wins Cincinnati as injured Djokovic quits Man City go top, Montpellier lead in France Sharapova sinks Jankovic in Cincinnati final August 21, 2011 Silva service lifts City top with win at Bolton Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final Djokovic eyes super six in final against Murray Sharapova, Jankovic in Cincinnati final August 20, 2011 Bopanna-Qureshi out of Cincinnati Open Sporting Clube de Goa lifts up Super Cup Chelsea fight back to win, Arsenal's woes grow It's go-time for The Indian Grand Prix Sharapova whips Stosur to move into semis Nadal, Federer upset in Cincinnati quarters August 19, 2011 Vidic faces up to five weeks out with calf injury Lee-Hesh, Bopanna-Qureshi score No one more indisciplined than Pargat: Harendra Kolkata friendly: Messi to lead Argentina, Tevez left out China-US basketball 'friendly' erupts into brawl Davis Cup: Somdev, Lee-Hesh to lead India in Japan tie Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads French pole-vaulter Quinon dead in apparent suicide Atletico spend 40 million euros on Falcao Nadal scrapes into Cincinnati quarters Wenger confused by UEFA touchline ban rules Grand Slam champs crash in Cincinnati Champion Clijsters pulls out of US Open Injured Vlasic will defend world high jump title India win at Nomura Cup after 38 years August 18, 2011 Man United applies for Singapore IPO: source Malaysian Fernandes takes over QPR Gagan Narang to be conferred Khel Ratna on Aug 29 Chelsea's Mikel gets 'sizeable' demand for dad East Bengal open Fed Cup against qualifier Airtel is title sponsor for Indian F1 GP Ministry promises to address Boxing Federation's complaint Need to generate more interest in Indian GP: Ecclestone Boxing: Vijender, Akhil make team for World Championships Fabregas makes winning debut for Barca Man City to sign Nasri in next 24 hours Parents' separation destroyed me, claims Nadal Mourinho is wrecking Spanish game, says Pique Top trio exit Cincinnati as Wozniacki upset Cincinnati Open: Tsonga out, Djokovic and Nadal through Robben inspires Bayern to easy win over Zurich Serena pulls out of Cincinnati Open with toe injury Messi fires Barca to dramatic Super Cup win August 17, 2011 Eight Pakistani players for World Series Hockey India cancel football friendly against Barbados 'Sachin should shun IPL to get Bharat Ratna' Sports psychologist to work with Indian hockey team Changes in hockey rules affect India, Pakistan: Butt Williams comeback continues but tiredness shows Federer sinks Del Potro at Cincinnati Open Arsenal's Champions League hopes hang in the balance August 16, 2011 Paes-Bhupathi get first round bye at Cincinnati Rajpal to lead in Asian Champions hockey; Adrian, Prabhjot ignored Selection dilemma at boxing trials for World Championships Boxing federation cry over little govt help for infrastructure Don't understand the new scoring system: Vijender Qualifying for Olympics will be difficult, not impossible: Nobbs Roddick loses cool in shock exit to Kohlschreiber Newcastle and Arsenal charged by FA Debutant Aguero nets twice as City down Swansea Galaxy agree to sign Keane from Spurs August 15, 2011 Special day for Fabregas as he rejoins Barca Jung clinches centre fire pistol gold Big-serving Serena Williams captures Toronto Cup Djokovic claims Masters mark with Montreal win Welcome to England, Ferguson tells De Gea Barca grab 2-2 draw at Real in Super Cup opener Sania fails to make main draw at Cincinnati Arsenal, Barcelona agree Fabregas deal August 14, 2011 Man United make winning start, Chelsea draw Narang wins 50m rifle prone title for second gold Luka settles for silver in Belgium Poonia wins gold in IAAF event in USA U.S. sprinter Rodgers fails drug test Jwala-Ashwini bag bronze medal at World C'ships Dan, Wei to clash in World badminton final Tsonga surrenders in face of Djokovic juggernaut Serena crushes Azarenka to reach Toronto Cup final August 13, 2011 Wasteful Liverpool held, QPR get harsh lesson Jain corners limelight with twin pistol gold Fennell to retire as CGF president Bopanna-Qureshi concede quarter-final against Bryans Djokovic, Tsonga in Wimbledon rematch Serena grinds into Toronto Cup semis Football's new goal: kick the spending habit UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules in a nutshell August 12, 2011 Gagan bags gold in 10m air rifle event Amandeep settles for Asian boxing silver Fabregas signs for Barcelona: reports Saina exits, Jwala-Ashiwni in semi-finals Liverpool complete signing of Enrique from Newcastle EPL: Spurs opener postponed after riots Rusty Li plays like 'junior' in Toronto Cup loss Tsonga ousts Federer in latest Montreal upset Jamaican athlete commits doping violation: officials Former Mexico defender Flores dies in shooting August 11, 2011 Armenian GM halts Koushik's winning run Saina romps into World Championships quarters 2013 World Chess match offered to Chennai Sania-Elena lose in 1st round of Rogers Cup Tottenham's EPL opener postponed due to riots Bopanna-Qureshi in 3rd round of Rogers Cup Amandeep enters Asian Boxing Championships final Fabregas on brink of 36m pound Barca move EPL weekend: Newlook Man U kick off at West Brom Nadal suffers Montreal meltdown, Djokovic wins Defending champion Wozniacki blown out of Toronto Cup Pix: Germany beat Brazil, Spain lose in friendlies August 10, 2011 World Jr Chess: Koushik in joint lead with Hovhannisyan India lose to Pak in SAFF U-16 final Roger Cup: Lee-Hesh suffer shock second-round exit Pune FC to release players for Caribbean tour Saina in third round of World Badminton Man United's Shield win could be major sign Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open approaches Colombia football coach quits after punching woman Serena sends warning to rivals with 'evolved' game Kashyap crosses first round hurdle at World C'ships Injury clouds Clijsters' bid for US Open three-peat I-League clubs release players for India's Caribbean tour Newcastle swoop to sign Man United winger Obertan August 09, 2011 Rupesh-Sanave go down fighting Aditya Mehta wins National Snooker World badminton: Lin Dan, Shixian ease through Beniwal joins Samota, Amandeep in semis England-Netherlands friendly falls victim to UK riots Pune FC not to release players for Caribbean trip 61-year-old US swimmer forced to end Cuba-Florida swim Del Potro issues Grand Slam warning at Rogers Cup England call up Cleverley for Dutch friendly Colombia coach Gomez apologises for punching woman Bartoli, Kuznetsova make early exits from Rogers Cup Tevez back in 'expensive' Manchester and its wet weather Federer turns 30 but no retirement party planned IOA shows concern at London Games link with Dow Chemical League Cup games postponed due to London riots August 08, 2011 Samota, Amandeep in Asian boxing semis World badminton: Ajay Jayaram stuns 15th seed Tago Fifth seed Chen loses to little-known Guatemalan Alok Kumar puts Advani out of Nat Snooker Bhopal gas disaster wrap over London Olympics Sania fails to make main draw of Rogers Cup Radwanska upsets Zvonareva to win San Diego title Images: Man United captures Community Shield Neuer, Boateng blunder as Bayern lose at home Federer @ 30: The fire still burns bright August 07, 2011 United fight back to win thrilling Shield Santosh, Mandeep in quarter-finals of Asian boxing meet European C'ship: Tintu Luka grabs gold Sania one win away from main draw of Rogers Cup August 06, 2011 Milan edge out Inter in Super Cup Suma returns after lay-off with a bang Indians disappoint, settle for three silver India Formula one track will be ready, says chief August 05, 2011 SAFF Under-16: India in semis Jay Bhagwan makes good start at Asian boxing Teenager Romeu joins Chelsea from Barcelona Gangjee makes fine start at Nationwide Tour Atwal tied 18th with Tiger Woods Real Madrid loan midfielder Canales to Valencia EPL: Man City ready to prise title from United 'Hope to qualify for Olympics at World C'ship' Klinsmann names first squad as US coach Tennis: Indian challenge ends at Legg Mason Classic August 04, 2011 Shandilya shocked by Nigel Lazar India U-19 lose to Mexico's FC Chivas Sania-Elena exit Mercury Insurance Open Former Japan defender Matsuda dies PHOTOS: The world's top 10 earning sportswomen Dynamo Kiev, Rangers suffer early exits Federer trusts himself to thrive past age 30 Brazil to meet Argentina in September friendlies August 03, 2011 Another first round defeat for Sania Somdev sets up clash with Baghdatis Seniors should not beg HI to play for India: Dhanraj Tintu wins gold at Karlstad Grand Prix I am able to hold nerves better than most: Narang Shooter Ronjan Sodhi takes aim at London medal Getting into rhythm quickly will be key: Saina NBA sues players' union over labour dispute Real Madrid to help China build academy in Guangzhou PHOTOS: The best naked runs in sport NDA did not appoint Kalmadi: Javadekar Just one Indo-Pak football match due to Ramazan McLaren to allow mates Hamilton, Button to keep on-track duel Pele plays down feud with Teixeira, urges World Cup unity CL qualifiers: Panathinaikos knocked out by Danish club Odense August 02, 2011 Barca clear Jeffren to negotiate Sporting Lisbon move Penalties help Bayern steer clear of German Cup trouble US tennis player Kendrick to appeal drug ban Australia call up Cahill, Schwarzer for Wales friendly Sabella confirmed as Argentina coach Coach Klinsmann outlines modest goals for US August 01, 2011 India lose to Pak in SAFF U-16 football Somdev-Huey runners-up at Farmer's Classic Sania-Yaroslava win Citi Open Button wins in wet Hungary on 200th start Gulbis stuns Fish to win LA International Serbia and Croatia in World Cup stare-down Serena lays down US Open marker with Stanford title Shooting star Sodhi tops world rankings in double trap July 31, 2011 China's Sun breaks 1500 freestyle world record Button wins in wet Hungary on 200th start Somdev-Huey in final of Farmer's Classic Sania-Yaroslava in summit clash of Citi Open Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona Serena set for Bartoli showdown in Stanford final Bhullar to lead Indian challenge at WC qualifiers Ben Johnson in Goa, with Salgaocar hopefuls July 30, 2011 Naveen bags silver in Jr World Boxing C'ship Klinsmann named United States coach Gerrard to miss start of season due to infection Vettel storms back to take Hungary pole Bolt defies wind to blaze to victory Somdev-Huey in semis of Farmer's Classic July 29, 2011 Oman awarded win after violence stops WC qualifying match Ben Johnson's protégés for trials at Salgaocar Jr World boxing: Naveen in finals, Sandeep gets bronze FIH rejects interim settlement between HI-IHF Sania-Yaroslava in semis of Citi Open NADA raids P T Usha School of Athletics Lochte wins men's 200 backstroke world title Dubai opts out of 2020 Olympics bid, targets 2024 India in Women's Junior squash semis Shot-putter Karhana qualifies for London Olympics History behind the design of Olympic Games medals Former India goalie Singh says exclusion one-eyed Button set for landmark 200th Grand Prix Aguero ready to fight for trophies with Man City Bob Bradley fired as US national soccer coach Jeev takes lead at Irish Open Woods to return to golf action in Ohio next week How India's boxers are staying injury-free July 28, 2011 India hold UAE with injury-time goal Lochte retains 200 IM title, sets new record Manchester Utd too good for MLS All Stars Eight Indian boxers for Asian Championships Somdev-Huey upset top seed pair in Farmer's Classic Chunky medals unveiled for 2012 London Olympics Nottingham Forest FC: From despair to hope Argentine Aguero completes Manchester City move Man United's Hernandez hospitalised with concussion July 27, 2011 Hamilton triumph breathes new life into season Ronjan Sodhi to become world No 1 in double trap Impatient Serena sure she can return to top Chelsea loan new keeper Courtois to Atletico Barcelona report smaller pre-tax loss than expected US Olympic medallist commits suicide in Utah My father should get Bharat Ratna: Deepika Padukone Olympics showdown looms after Lochte beats Phelps July 26, 2011 Indian boxers have mixed luck at Jr World C'ships OGQ launch website, reveal plans for London Games Lochte usurps Phelps to win 200 freestyle gold Don't make a mockery of Dronacharya awards: Harendra First round defeats for Somdev, Sania IOA calls HI-IHF pact 'bizarre live-in relationship' Somdev rises to career-best 62 in ATP rankings Wenger backs plans for goalline technology Copa America failure costs Batista Argentina job July 25, 2011 3 Indian boxers in Junior World C'ships QF World Series on schedule after HI-IHF truce Bagan name Barreto as captain, Darby coach HI, IHF team-up under temporary arrangement 'Kalmadi can't escape from law even if he has dementia' Narang's 'Gun For Glory' website launched Snubbed for Arjuna, lifter Renubala to return CWG gold Indian men beat Egypt in World Team Chess Balotelli back in Mancini's bad books for showboat gaffe Banned Bin Hammam wants FIFA evidence in public domain IOA constitutes Indian Court of Arbitration for Sports Hockey wizard Dhyan Chand's name recommended for Bharat Ratna Fish comes back from brink to defend Atlanta title Forlan scores two as Uruguay win Copa America July 24, 2011 Australian Cadel Evans wins the Tour de France Hamilton wins in style in Germany Sandeep Sejwal qualifies for London Olympics Red cards were not justified, says dejected Colaco UAE beat India 3-0 in World Cup qualifier FIFA hands Bin Hammam life ban for bribery July 23, 2011 Somdev loses in quarter-finals in Atlanta Webber grabs German pole, Hamilton second 'Pursue your passion, results will follow' Bolt edges out compatriot Carter in Monaco July 22, 2011 Narang named for Khel Ratna, Zaheer for Arjuna WC football qualifier: India ready for UAE Pargat slams Indian World Series Hockey captains Paraguay coach banned for Copa final Coe welcomes 'Blade Runner' Pistorius to London 2012 Ex-Olympian Marion Jones released by basketball team Chilean Sanchez to join Barca for $37 mln July 21, 2011 Chandhok replaces Trulli in Germany World Team Chess: Indian men lose to US Top Indian players for World Series Hockey Paraguay beat unlucky Venezuela, meet Uruguay in Copa final Woods shocks caddie with decision to part ways Serena enters US Open with injury-protected ranking July 20, 2011 World Team Chess: Harikrishna earns India victory Hockey India, IHF told to merge by July 25 Bhutia in probables list for Indo-Pak football series Squash: Dipika qualifies for Malaysian Open main draw Barca will fight to the end for Fabregas: Guardiola Triple jumper Tamgho ruled out of world championships China's Yao retires from basketball Copa America: Suarez brace gives Uruguay 2-0 win, reach final Corinthians pull out of Tevez deal Blackburn postpone India trip following Mumbai blasts July 19, 2011 World Team Chess: Indian men lose to Ukraine Poonia training under Olympic champ Wilkins in US Villa sign Man City goalkeeper Given Inter to keep 2006 scudetto: Federation July 18, 2011 HC issues notices to SAI, Sports Ministry Subbiah is trying to finish my career: Baljit Barcelona have fortnight to secure Fabregas Man City agree to sell Tevez to Corinthians Japan shock US to win women's World Cup Soderling sweeps aside Ferrer to win Swedish Open Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats India beat Qatar in soccer friendly July 17, 2011 Messi's Copa dream crushed by old rivals July 16, 2011 Checking supplements is athletes' responsbility - FINA Bin Hammam tight-lipped over fresh allegations Manchester City target Nasri, Aguero Liverpool complete deals for Downing and Doni India beat Brazil in the Snooker World Cup Football: Paul to lead India in Qatar friendly NADA raids Bhopal SAI Centre Baljit left out of probables for Asian Champions Trophy Manchester United world's most valuable team July 15, 2011 Fabregas plight at Arsenal 'like a kidnapping' HI-IHF talks fail, merger process stalled World's oldest soccer rule book sold for $1.4 million IOA hails Randhir's re-election as OCA secretary general Vieira retires and takes new role at Man City Mourinho made me believe in myself and enjoy football again: Adebayor Don't compare Argentina with Barcelona, says Messi July 14, 2011 Home ministry considering sports for Bharat Ratna AIFF sticks to 40-match rule TTFI starts search for new coach after Johansson backs out Arsenal boss Wenger pans 'disrespectful' Xavi US, Japan to clash in women's World Cup final Glam quotient at the 2011 ESPY Awards Liverpool agree fee for Villa's Downing Brazil beat Ecuador 4-2, to meet Paraguay in quarters Mavericks, Nowitzki shine at Espy Awards July 13, 2011 Barton misses Newcastle tour after US deny him visa Former Liverpool defender Riise joins Fulham Blackburn Rovers to play exhibition match against Pune FC Doctor Nandi beaten up at NIS Patiala Davis Cup: India travel to Japan for play-offs Chennai to host 2012 World Chess Championship Tiger Woods to feature in comic book Copa America: Uruguay to face Argentina Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected July 12, 2011 Sodhi wins bronze in ISSF Shooting World Cup Govt plans affordable tkts for Messi match 'Since 1998 Indian sports seems under drug abuse' Suranjoy spearheads Indian boxing challenge in Military Games Sneijder set to make record 35 million pound move from Inter to Man United Corinthians bid shocking 36 million pounds for Carlos Tevez Messi-inspired Argentina come to life Maradona 'perfect' after car crash July 11, 2011 Arsenal seal deal for Ivorian striker Gervinho Riders shocked after Tour de France carnage Mallya 'determined' to find F1 driver in India India-Pakistan to play football series in England F1 teams reach agreement on engines Sports ministry mulls new law on doping Ashwini, Priyanka's 'B' samples positive NADA conducts raid at SAI's Bangalore centre Falcao goals put Colombia in quarter-finals ATP rankings: Somdev slides to 65 John Isner wins Newport title after skipping wedding Alonso follows 'Pampas Bull' as Red Bull-beater Spain beat U.S. to book place in Davis Cup semis Special: Game, Set and Match 6-0, 6-0, 6-0 India held 1-1 by Maldives in international friendly July 10, 2011 Alonso wins British GP for Ferrari Davis Cup: Djokovic beaten as Swedes hit back Venezuela lead group, Brazil and Paraguay draw Asian Athletics: Sudha settles for silver, Tintu gets bronze Ex-Italy skipper Cannavaro hangs up boots July 09, 2011 'Kalmadi, Bhanot may be questioned on dope fiasco' Mayookha bags bronze, qualifies for London Olympics Webber beats Vettel for British GP pole Peru beat Mexico 1-0, Uruguay held by Chile Rockets' Yao Ming to quit game: reports NADA conducts surprise raid at NIS Patiala Lemaitre believes he is getting closer to Bolt Federer overcomes feisty Portuguese Davis Cup: Lopez and Ferrer give Spain 2-0 Cup lead over the U.S. Argentina in Davis Cup SF; Serbia, France poised July 08, 2011 Sameer Verma in Asia Youth badminton final Jayanta Talukdar earns Olympic quota berth Man City renames ground Etihad Stadium India win three bronze in Asian athletics President's Cup boxing: Santhosh strikes gold Coach Yuri claims innocence in dope scandal B samples of Sini, Jauna, Tiana test positive Blackburn Rovers first team to visit India American Gay to miss World C'ships after hip surgery Sports medicine centres can help check doping: Akhil Man United's O'Shea, Brown make Sunderland move Former world champion Hatton hangs up gloves Davis Cup: Serbia strong favourites in Sweden, US host Spain Copa America: Young Costa Rica beat Bolivia July 07, 2011 Milkha Singh lauds Maken for prompt action IOC includes women boxing for youth Olympics Mayookha wins gold in Asian Athletics C'ship President's Cup: Santosh Kumar enters final One-member committee to look into dope scandal Argentina escape with draw against Colombia SAI to send showcause notice to athletics coach Nagapuri Shamim, Manjit head Gulf Monsoon Scooter challenge Discus thrower Gowda claims silver medal at Asian C'ship Liverpool sign Blackpool's Adam Akkunji claims innocence, blames food supplements July 06, 2011 'Athletes have told me they knowingly take drugs' Doping scandal: Coach RS Sidhu transferred Women archers clinch Olympic quota places OGQ provisionally suspends funding to Ashwini President's Cup boxing: Santhosh, Jasveer in semis Malhotra hits out at Maken for 'hasty action' Swimmers Khade, Sejwal clinch gold in Singapore Italian clubs to be allowed two non-EU signings Valencia injures ankle, misses next Copa match Argentina hope to avoid shock in Elephants Graveyard Injured Woods to miss British Open AFI forms internal committee to probe dope scandal 'Sports Ministry should share blame in doping scandal' Special: Track and field marks that defied time Archery: Indian men slip, face China in knockout Sacked athletics coach denies role in dope scam July 05, 2011 Govt sacks athletics coach, orders probe into dope scam Armando selects a squad of 30 for Maldives & Qatar fiendlies PIX: Wimbledon king Djokovic gets hero's welcome Novak Djokovic: From sidekick to superstar! Tevez expresses desire to quit Manchester City France midfielder Diarra joins Marseille Manchester City sign defender Clichy from Arsenal I believed I could break the record: Mike Powell July 04, 2011 Top dog Djokovic living the dream Dope scandal prompts calls for suspension of AFI Now CWG, Asiad winner Ashwini tests positive Sania-Vesnina ranked World No. 2 after Wimbledon Four Indian boxers in President's Cup quarters Liverpool appoint Keen as first team coach Nasri hints at leaving Arsenal this summer Copa America: Brazil denied penalty, held 0-0 by Venezuela Malaysia survive thriller to edge past Taiwan Czechs celebrate Wimbledon hat-trick after mixed success London Olympic stadium at centre of corruption scandal Losing Wimbledon final not toughest loss: Nadal Kvitova: Meet the shy Wimbledon champion July 03, 2011 Bhupathi-Vesnina lose in Wimbledon mixed doubles final Images: Inspired Djokovic tames Nadal in final Djokovic outplays Nadal to win Wimbledon title Armando nominated for Dronacharya award Dope tainted athletes out of Asian C'ships Kvitova gives Sharapova taste of her own medicine Bryan brothers equal record with 11th Grand Slam title July 02, 2011 Bhupathi-Vesnina enter mixed doubles final at Wimbledon Images: Kvitova claims maiden Wimbledon crown Djokovic ready to cement rivalry with Rafa Kvitova beats Sharapova to lift Wimbledon title Indian youth cold on Olympic sports, rues Bindra Brazil's world champ Cielo tests positive, escapes ban Aguero rescues Argentina in Copa America Paes-Black out of Wimbledon mixed doubles Wimbledon Images: Djokovic on top of the world July 01, 2011 Bhupathi-Vesnina in mixed doubles semifinals Djokovic beats Tsonga to enter final Borg, McEnroe: From rivals to partners Sania-Bopanna fall in quarter-finals Dope-tainted Mandeep Kaur claims innocence Powell runs fastest 100 metres of year Ricciardo to replace Karthikeyan at HRT Sharapova's off day good enough for final return Don't write off Williams sisters, says Navratilova Wimbledon: Murray in the mood to stop Nadal Tour de France: Major doping scandals Wimbledon Images: Sharapova powers into final June 30, 2011 Sharapova, Kvitova to clash in Wimbledon final Five more athletes flunk dope tests Bopanna-Sania in mixed doubles quarters Barcelona now offer 32m pounds for Fabregas Beating Federer best moment of my career: Tsonga Villas-Boas keen to escape Mourinho's shadow The grass isn't green anymore for Roger Federer Tour de France: Questions & answers on the race Bhupathi-Vesnina in mixed doubles quarter-finals Wimbledon Images: Federer stunned by Tsonga June 29, 2011 Tsonga rallies to shock Federer Sania-Elena in Wimbledon semis Manchester United agree deal for keeper De Gea CWG, Asiad gold medallist Mandeep flunks dope test Nobbs named India hockey coach 'England footballers want to impress media more than manager' Cloud hangs over Contador's Tour PHOTOS: Wimbledon women show life beyond Williams Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open Experienced Americans beat fresh-faced North Korea PHOTOS: Leading Tour de France contenders Top Indian athletes flunk dope test Special: WAGs @ Wimbledon 2011 Special: Being No.1 is no 'major' achievement Rafa shunted to Court One, Fed and Murray on Centre Images: Sharapova, Azarenka in last four June 28, 2011 Sharapova, Kvitova and Lisicki reach Wimbledon semis Archers get shot in the arm for Olympic preparation Gasperini surprised to bag Inter coach's job Real Madrid sign French defender Varane from Lens No Williams in the quarters? Over to you Maria PHOTOS: Cricketers on Wimbledon courts Paes, Bhupathi advance; Somdev out PHOTOS: Best moments from week one at Wimbledon Images: Williams sisters out, Rafa in quarters June 27, 2011 Williams sisters, Wozniacki crash out of Wimbledon London 2012 organisers offer hope to ticketless fans Mexico win CONCACAF Gold Cup Tweet away, IOC tells London athletes Tevez dragged into match-fixing scandal Former Korea keeper confesses to match-fixing Man Utd's Nani welcomes Young signing Race walker Gurmeet qualifies for London Olympics Wimbledon: Magnificent 7 gear up for Manic Monday June 26, 2011 Sutil finishes 9th, Resta 14th at European GP Vettel takes sixth win of season in Valencia Cameroon fine Song for refusing handshake Vettel wins in Valencia for Red Bull Hockey: India finish 7th at Women's Champions Challenge Li Na to take 6 weeks off after Wimbledon loss Erratic Saina ends runner-up at Indonesia Open Federer knows a lot about cricket: Tendulkar June 25, 2011 Nadal, Serena, Federer lead the charge PHOTOS: Tendulkar greets Federer at Wimbledon Khade, Sejwal make a splash at Singapore Swimming Championships Milan sign Genoa midfielder El Shaarawy PHOTOS: Nadal, Sharapova storm into last 16 Lee-Hesh knocked out of Wimbledon championships Force India's Sutil gets first top-10 start on grid Vettel grabs another pole for Red Bull Saina in Indonesian final after 'miraculous win' Indian women lose to SA in Champions Challenge hockey tourney Azarenka's grunting amuses Wimbledon fans Saina enters Indonesia Open final Murray battles past big-serving Ljubicic Wimbledon Images: Sharapova spoils British party June 24, 2011 Paes-Bhupathi, Sania, Somdev win doubles matches Saina enters Indonesia Open semis IHF, Hockey India merger hits roadblock Serena accuses Wimbledon organisers of 'blatant sexism' Force India's Sutil expects to race on despite assault case Photos: Wimbledon over the years Somdev no match for Youzhny, Sania-Vesnina advance Photos: Federer tames Mannarino, Hewitt, Li ousted June 23, 2011 Champions Challenge hockey: Indian eves lose in QF England forward Young joins Manchester United First round defeat for Bopanna-Aisam Santos edge Penarol to claim Libertadores Cup Saina in Indonesian Open quarters Venus beats Date-Krumm in epic Wimbledon special: Memorable matches in Open Era Wimbledon Images: Nadal too good for Sweeting June 22, 2011 Meet Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea's new manager Andre Villas-Boas is Chelsea's new manager India in women's Champions Challenge hockey QF Saina in second round of Indonesian Open Photos: Isner-Mahut Wimbledon rematch a damp squib Hewitt soldiers on, Tomic claims biggest win Special: Wimbledon made them tennis legends Somdev through to second round, meets Youzhny Wimbledon Images: Wozniacki makes confident start June 21, 2011 Sania injures knee, Wimbledon doubles participation in doubt Wimbledon: Sania loses in singles first round Villas Boas quits Porto, set to join Chelsea I am willing to coach the Indian team: Zaman PIX: 20 champs who made their mark at a young age Photos: Nadal, Venus cruise at Wimbledon Photos: Sania, Sharapova sizzle at Wimbledon bash June 20, 2011 Nadal, Venus make strong start Jack Warner quits FIFA, ethics case dropped NSFs, BCCI to come under RTI: Maken JCT goes Mahindra way, disbands football team India lose to Qatar in Olympic qualifiers Roger Federer: I wish I had a serve like Sampras Serena to defend Wimbledon title running better than ever McIlroy tipped as golf's next superstar McIlroy cruises to first major title at US Open Nadal set for under cover start at Wimbledon June 19, 2011 I need grasscourt tips from Roger: Schiavone Sania, Somdev lead India's challenge at Wimbledon Lin Dan withdraws from Singapore final, gets booed Wacky Wozniacki upstages Djokovic in mock interview Seppi beats Tipsarevic in bizarre final Tears and tantrums good for Zvonareva's game June 18, 2011 Bartoli battles hard to win Eastbourne title Picking youngsters a step in right direction: Gawli Olympic qualifiers: India face huge task vs Qatar Bindra draws blank at World Cup but qualifies for Olympics Furious Ballack calls farewell match a 'farce' Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout The ten highest earning athletes June 17, 2011 Indian GP allays ticketing fears Nadal opens Wimbledon defence against Russell Somdev, Sania get easy Round 1 at Wimbledon Coaching India an interesting option: Oltmans Mahut, Isner get Wimbledon rematch after epic Indian Open golf returns to Asian Tour Man United kick-off title defence at West Brom South Korea ban 10 for life for match-fixing Samuel Eto'o flirts with Premier League move Wembley to stage Champions League final in 2013 June 16, 2011 Hantuchova finally beats Venus Pakistan Olympic boxer Abrar shot dead Saina crashes out of Singapore Open Pakistan can host WC qualifier, says FIFA Loew pulls plug on Ballack's Germany career HI to host Champions Trophy, Oly qualifier Euro Under-21: Lopez brace takes Spain past Czechs Bopanna-Qureshi out of Eastbourne tourney Indian athletes not keen to follow Li, trust husband-coaches I am very happy being an Arsenal player: Fabregas June 15, 2011 Foot injury puts Clijsters out of Wimbledon Contrasting fortunes for Williams sisters Bopanna notches up 100th career doubles win Sania-Elena seeded fourth at Wimbledon India coach Colaco wants 'possession football' Williams sisters seeded for Wimbledon Tennis rankings: Bopanna improves; Sania, Somdev slide Argentina in search for Messi understudy Venus's intuition saved Serena's life June 14, 2011 Serena battles past Pironkova in comeback match Sudha Singh sets 3,000m steeplechase mark Somdev stuns Garcia-Lopez at Eastbourne Manchester City's Boateng agrees to join Bayern Govt proposal tilting towards Hockey India: IHF Chelsea-target Neymar to join Real Madrid? 2014 football World Cup circus gets kicking Arsenal needs to buy players to end trophy drought I'm not going to Man City: Ronaldo Sania in final round of Eastbourne qualifiers Lee-Hesh lose to Bryan brothers in AEGON final June 13, 2011 Venus returns with victory over Petkovic at Eastbourne Manchester United sign teenager Jones Lisicki beats Hantuchova to win Edgbaston title Murray crowned king at Queen's Bopanna-Qureshi eyeing Grand Slam title China's Zhang assumes office as AFC chief Vettel's one mistake cost Canadian Grand Prix win Messi's match a boost for Indian football: Blatter Worst day turns into greatest for Button Caroline Wozniacki wins Danish Open title NBA: Mavericks beat Heat for first championship Button wins rain-delayed Canadian GP Heavy rain halts Canadian Grand Prix June 12, 2011 Queen's Club final postponed until Monday Hamilton out of Canadian GP after McLarens collide Bharatinder smashes national record in decathlon Indian archers settle for silver in World Cup Sania in 2nd round of Aegon C'ship qualifiers Indian grapplers bag 7 medals, win Asian Junior C'ship Kohlschreiber wins at Halle after Petzschner retires Hyderabad to host World TT Championship in 2013 Lee-Hesh to face Bryan brothers in Aegon C'ships final Bopanna-Qureshi win Germany ATP event Gay loses 100 to Mullings in NY grand prix Murray thrashes Roddick to reach Queen's final Vettel grabs pole at Canadian Grand Prix June 11, 2011 Indian Express in semis of Aegon Champinship Tsonga beats Nadal at Queen's June 10, 2011 Wildcard Ward stuns Querrey at Queen's Saina loses, Indian challenge at Thailand GP over IOA asks why it is left out of HI, IHF talks Premier League clubs get real with home shopping Tyson Gay warns rivals he can still go faster Webber wants to stay at Red Bull F1 body ready for U-turn on Indian Grand Prix F1: Hamilton chasing Canadian hat-trick Mexico maul Cuba in Gold Cup, reach quarter-finals Liverpool complete Henderson signing Rio gets glowing report on Olympic progress Five Mexico footballers test positive Nadal reaches Queen's last eight after rare blip Own goal gives France victory over Poland NBA: Dallas tops the Heat to move to brink of title Bahrain accepts cancellation of Grand Prix Usain Bolt dazzles in drizzly Oslo June 09, 2011 Formula One India GP fixed for Dec 11 Hamilton forgiven after personal letter to FIA Maken summons HI, IHF for merger talks 260 crore for Olympics preparation London unveils 'golden cheesegrater' Olympic torch Nadal back in groove on grass, Murray labours June 08, 2011 Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Gerry Weber Open Punjab beat Mumbai for Nat U-17 hockey crown Sania loses in first round of AEGON Classic No Bahrain GP this year, says Ecclestone Roddick survives ace barrage by Lopez at Queen's 'Rivaly of hockey bodies cause for declining standard' Brazil name Pato, Ganso in Copa America squad BBC to broadcast Wimbledon finals in 3D Liverpool agree fee for Sunderland's Henderson Chubby Ronaldo rues missed chances in farewell match Dallas beat Miami 86-83 to level NBA Finals at 2-2 How Prakash Padukone became a badminton legend Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada FIA's Gracia defends Bahrain Grand Prix decision Injured Woods pulls out of US Open Top seed Berdych saves match points to advance in Halle International friendly: Villa, Alonso help Spain win 3-0 in Venezuela Germany on brink of Euro spot, Sweden triumph Powell recovering, should be ready for world trials June 07, 2011 F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt Mumbai FC's Mehra gets two-year ban for dope Serena Williams to return to tennis at Eastbourne Fulham name Dutchman Jol as new manager LeBron says winning will take care of his legacy Nadal can beat Federer's Grand Slam mark Vijay Singh's major streak in danger after skipping qualifying Sacked Ancelotti plans to take a year off Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA investigation Debutant Martin fires France to victory in Ukraine June 06, 2011 Messi to play in Kolkata in September 'London Olympics Saina's best chance for gold' Sania rises in doubles ranking Rafa and Roger are back in the game: Federer Nervous Nadal says tough journey made win special Heat regain home-court advantage by beating Dallas Nadal's grip on title and Federer tightens Drogba double leads Ivory Coast into Nations Cup finals Photos: Agony and ecstasy at the French Open Iran to complain to FIFA over women's ban Hockey player doesn't regret coming out against coach Kaushik Tyson Gay clocks season's best with 9.79sec June 05, 2011 Nadal wins French Open, equals Borg's record Nadal beats Federer for sixth French Open title Six Indian pugilists enter last four in Cuba meet Bahrain decision a costly mistake for F1: Mosley Tough nut Li breaks new ground for Asia Champion Li glad she came back to the sport Euro 2012 qualifiers: Swiss hold England Mirnyi and Nestor win doubles final in Paris June 04, 2011 Photos: Nadal to face Federer in summit clash FACTBOX - The rise of China's women Pix: Li puts Asia on Grand Slam map with win Li beats Schiavone to win French Open title Nadal and Federer set for new classic Djokovic out of Queen's, Murray a doubt Kenyan Mosop smashes 30-year-old distance records Dinesh, Balwinder bow out of Cuba Boxing tourney Bops and I have to become mentally stronger: Aisam Loss always hard to swallow but I'm satisfied: Sania Euro 2012 qualifiers: Germany, Italy surge; France frustrated Photos: Beauties scorch the French clay June 03, 2011 Nadal to face Federer in French Open final Czech pair too good for Sania-Vesnina in final Indian Grand Prix to be held in December China rallies for Li's second tilt at glory Sharapova to hit shops before embracing grass NBA - Nowitzki leads storming comeback to level Finals series Messi plays down punching incident Mark Hughes quits as Fulham manager June 02, 2011 Images: Li, Schiavone to face-off for French crown Jwala-Ashwini, Kashyap move up in international ranking Bronze for Monica, Pooja at China Open Boxing c'ship I am committed to Pune FC till 2012: Subrata Li, Schiavone to clash in French Open final Bhutia not among WC qualifier probables 'December is ideal to hold F1 in India' Churchill sack coach Drago Mamic O'Neal calls it quits after 19 years in the paint Nigeria crush depleted Argentina in friendly Analysing the FIFA scandal and Blatter's election Berbatov keen to fight for Man United place Houllier steps down as Villa manager Sania-Vesnina in French Open doubles final June 01, 2011 Nadal, Murray find their groove in Paris Blatter wins final FIFA term, pledges reform Mohun Bagan signs Odafe for record Rs 2 cr Bopanna-Qureshi go down fighting in French Open HAL beat Dempo to save relegation Sharapova, Li set up semis showdown Salgaocar extend coach Bencherifa's contract Brasa wants to return as India coach West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager German soccer boss wants Qatar WC reviewed Man United extend Owen's deal for a year NBA: James leads Heat to series-opening win over Mavericks Antonio Conte to be named as new Juventus coach Paul Scholes, man of few words but many gifts Federer produces masterclass May 31, 2011 Images: Schiavone, Murray survive thrillers Austrian Koellerer banned for life for match-fixing I-League: Pune FC bt Churchill, finish 5th Murray battles past Troicki in rolled-over match 'Archers treated like lepers at SAI' Manchester United midfielder Scholes retires Jwala, Ashwini target top-10 ranking by year end I'm not playing well enough to win: Nadal Messi shimmies his way to more greatness & glory May 30, 2011 Sania-Elena upset top seeds, storm into French Open semis Images: Djokovic, Nadal, Li book quarters berth Salgaocar emerge I-League champs Bopanna-Qureshi in French Open quarter-finals Images: Shakira celebrates with Barca after CL win Li, Djokovic advance in very different ways Shuttlers happy after skirt rule deferred Inter beat Palermo in Italian Cup final to save season Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA president Midfield machine drives Barcelona to greatness May 29, 2011 Atwal moves to tied 3rd in PGA event Sepp Blatter cleared by FIFA Asian Athletics GP: Mayookha sets new Indian record Images: Cakewalk for Federer , Zvonareva ousted Images: Vettel wins crash-hit Monaco GP Sutil finishes 7th at eventful Monaco GP Vettel wins crash-hit Monaco thriller Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race French Open: Sania-Elena book quarter-final berth, Bhupathi ousted We were mesmerised by Barca midfield: Ferguson Joy on streets of Barcelona at fourth European crown Images: Messi sparks Barca triumph over United Messi evokes memories of Maradona at Wembley Barcelona swamp United to win Champions League May 28, 2011 Nadal calls for two-year rolling ranking system Perez in hospital after Monaco crash Embattled Blatter to miss Champions League final Djokovic battles through to round 4 Vettel on pole in Monaco after Perez crashes Women's game suffers pummelling just like top seeds Chowrasia best Indian at 20th, Jeev misses cut Images: Nadal, Murray storm into fourth round Paes-Bhupathi knocked out of French Open Showtime at Wembley as Barcelona face United again May 27, 2011 Santosh Trophy: Bengal beat Railways, meet Manipur in final F1: Indian GP could shift to December 11 Pune FC dash Dempo's I-League title hopes Top seed Wozniacki humbled by Hantuchova Images: Federer on fire, Schiavone survives Stosur beaten by Dulko in third round Park hoping it will be third time lucky at Wembley Force India standing behind Sutil, says Mallya NBA: Miami Heat eliminate Chicago Bulls Nadal still not happy after smoother victory United get second chance to pick Barcelona pocket Vidic warns against Messi obsession Bolt edges Powell, Americans dominate in Rome Man City's Kolo Toure banned but can play from Sep Is gluten-free diet the way to go in tennis? May 26, 2011 Sharapova survives scare to advance into Rnd 3 I-League: JCT axe duo for signing contract with Salgaocar Manipur edge Services to enter Santosh Trophy final Sudirman Cup: India go down 1-3 to China in quarters Images: Clijsters knocked out, Soderling advances Red Bull alter pitstop procedure to thwart Ferrari Fair-play Fulham earn Europa League berth Paes-Bhupathi rally into second round World awaits mouth-watering Champions League final Mavs rally past Thunder to seal Finals berth Sania bows out of French Open singles Rus knocks Clijsters out of French Open Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles Barca's Spain crop on cusp of near-perfect year Man City wouldn't want to be like Tottenham: Mancini Arsene Wenger keen on signing Karim Benzema Ronaldo's departure has liberated Man United: David Villa May 25, 2011 Images: Federer, Stosur enjoy stroll in the sun FIFA to investigate Warner, Hammam Salgaocar Jrs win NIKE-Man Utd Premier Cup Sharapova adds sunshine with a yellow dress Man United line up De Gea to replace Van Der Sar Impish Messi defines current Champions League era May 24, 2011 India in Sudirman Cup quarter-finals Railways, Services in Nat football semis Images: Nadal survives, Ivanovic in tears Former champ Ivanovic loses in first round NBA: Mavericks rally to silence Thunder No reason to impeach Kalmadi: IOA IOA rejects proposal for sports bill Somdev crashes out of French Open singles SL lifter banned after positive drug test: media Aguero asks for release from Atletico contract UK lawmaker names Giggs in privacy row Carlo Ancelloti tops the managerial sack race May 23, 2011 Saina loses, but India stun Thailand Berdych knocked out by French qualifier Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers Paes-Bhupathi seeded third at French Open Sania off to flying start at French Open Images: Djokovic, Schiavone off to a blazing start Oldest hockey Olympian Galibardy dies Old Trafford rejoices after 'most dramatic' season WC 2022 bid: Qatar deny bribery allegations Heat tame Bulls for 2-1 lead Toal shaping India's young footballers Chelsea move quickly to fire Carlo Ancelotti We can sell Carlos and win the title: Mancini Djokovic will be feeling invincible, says Becker Tiger Woods slumps to 12th in world rankings Arsenal all set to sell Fabregas to Barcelona Stosur untroubled on low-key Sunday start May 22, 2011 Blackpool, Birmingham relegated, Man City third India lose 2-3 to Chinese Taipei No points for Force India from Spanish GP Vettel holds off Hamilton for Spanish GP win Vijay seventh Indian shooter to qualify for London Olympics Schalke lift German Cup to book European spot Injured Hewitt pulls out of French Open May 21, 2011 BPCL stun ONGC to lift Aga Khan trophy Brussels Open: Wozniacki downs Schiavone Ferrari rear wing declared illegal More awards for United duo Ferguson and Vidic Webber ends Vettel's run of pole positions Hispania refuse to rule out Spanish GP protest Djokovic faces hazardous route at French Open May 20, 2011 Uphill task for Somdev, Sania at French Open ONGC, BPCL to clash in Aga Khan hockey final Colaco named India's interim football coach NBA: Thunder upset Mavs to tie series at 1-1 Ferrari a closed door for Hamilton 4000 sports grounds to be constructed across J & K The sun shines after every storm, says Schumacher Clijsters needs another winning comeback in Paris Federer revived for another French Open assault Paris fear factor key to Nadal's French dreams Hamilton admits to doping, accuses Armstrong Injured Roddick pulls out of French Open FIA puts engine mapping crackdown on hold French Open: Check out the sexiest female players! May 19, 2011 Salgaocar rally to down East Bengal South Central Railway in Aga Khan hockey semis Alonso staying at Ferrari till 2016 'Street fighter' James takes Heat past Bulls 'Indian footballers need to work on their fitness' ED registers money laundering case against Kalmadi Prolific Falcao heads Porto to Europa League glory Rahi wins bronze in WC, qualifies for London Olympics Djokovic set to block Nadal's path to sixth title May 18, 2011 London torch relay to start where the land ends Van Bommel extends AC Milan stay Man City's Tevez scores twice, wants to stay Djokovic run beats my '84 streak: McEnroe Del Potro says he will be at French Open Andy Roddick a doubt for French Open Force India stand by Sutil after assault claim May 17, 2011 Deepak Thakur 'tricks' in Indian Oil win Vijender weds Delhi girl Archana Sania bows out of France WTA event Indian hockey needs fresh legs: Bhaskaran IOA to discuss Kalmadi's replacement on May 23 Ancelotti left in limbo amid Chelsea silence Clijsters to return from injury at French Open Annu Raj Singh seals Olympic berth with silver in World Cup Djokovic qualifies for ATP World Tour finals Force India's Adrian Sutil faces legal charges after China incident 'If you ask about Tevez ... we have Messi in that position' May 16, 2011 Maradona signs as coach of Dubai's Al Wasl Somdev ousted from Nice Open Man United revel in life on top of the perch Mumbai boy, Chennai girl win NBA Skills Challenge Kenya's Olympic marathon champion dies after fall NBA: Bulls stifle Heat in easy opening win Victory signals new beginning for Maria Sharapova Tevez could leave Manchester City after all Beaten Nadal proclaims Djokovic Paris favourite Djokovic floors Nadal again to claim Rome title May 15, 2011 Sharapova outclasses Stosur to take Rome crown Chelsea held by Newcastle after late Taylor goal Vijender to tie the knot with Delhi girl Archana Azlan Shah: India lose to South Korea, finish 6th World No 1 Wozniacki falls to rejuvenated Sharapova Djokovic battles past gutsy Murray May 14, 2011 Nadal storms past Gasquet to reach Rome final Toure rocket wins FA Cup for Manchester City Venus Williams pulls out of French Open: WTA Rooney penalty seals United's record 19th title Jitender fetches bronze at Kazakhstan tourney Azlan: Korea beat Britain 3-1 Nadal keeps top ranking after making Rome semis Schiavone falls to Stosur May 13, 2011 Bulls down Hawks to reach Eastern Finals Schiavone and Wozniacki make Rome last eight Serena pulls out of French Open Federer dumped out as Nadal, Djokovic win May 12, 2011 Vijender, Akhil bag bronze in Arafura Games Azlan Shah hockey: NZ drub India Paes-Bhupathi bow out of Rome Masters Aga Khan hockey: Viren, Dhanraj to play for Bombay Gym United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal' Nervy Nadal given a fright United ready to steal City's thunder again James shines as Heat finish off Celtics Guardiola, Messi hail Barca's toughest Liga title Nervy Barcelona secure yet another title May 11, 2011 Azlan hockey: Pakistan rally to down India Sharath suffers a shock defeat in World TT Azlan hockey: Aus down Korea, move to top Defence takes Bulls past Hawks Mary Kom relieved after son's heart surgery Ruthless Sharapova storms into last 16 Akhil enters semis, assured of a medal Man City earn first Champions League tilt Manchester City given Tevez boost before FA Cup final Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Barca waiting for title Van Bommel off as Milan's double hopes ended by Palermo Asian chess: Harikrishna, Harika make it an Indian double May 10, 2011 Red Bull exorcise their Turkish demons Vijender in semis of Arafura Games Aga Khan hockey from May 15 Kamal lone Indian in men's singles of World C'ship France coach Blanc cleared by Sports Ministry Swim sensation Swapnali is 'Crocodile Princess' Schumacher likely to call it quits - ex-team mate Indian footballers should play abroad: Jacobs Somdev stunned at Zagreb Open Del Potro doubtful for French Open Maxi hits three for five-star Liverpool May 09, 2011 Belgian rider Weylandt dies in Giro crash Azlan Shah: India outclass Malaysia 5-2 Real Madrid sign Dortmund playmaker Sahin Azlah Shah: Australia outplay Pakistan 5-1 Somdev rises to 68 in singles rankings I will retire in an East Bengal jersey: Bhaichung Red Bull have learned their lessons Geethu completes trials in WNBA, impresses coaches Mary Kom strikes gold in Asian Cup AC Milan secure first scudetto in seven years Barca on the brink after easy win over Espanyol Djokovic stuns clay king Nadal in Madrid Man United overpower Chelsea to close on title May 08, 2011 United on brink of clinching title after win over Chelsea Kvitova upsets Azarenka to take Madrid Open title Arsenal's title hopes end with defeat at Stoke No points for Force India at Turkish Grand Prix Vettel delights in Turkish one-two for Red Bull Milan clinch Serie A with goalless draw at Roma Mary Kom, Pavitra in Asian Cup finals Saina falters in final of Malaysian Open Men's recurve team bag silver in Archery World Cup Azlan Shah: India hold Australia 1-1 Pioneer Ballesteros is irreplaceable, says Nadal Zidane defends Blanc in quota row Mourinho's ban excessive, says Valdano Ronaldo scores four as Real crush Sevilla 6-2 David Beckham in car accident, unhurt City still on course after Blackpool hold Spurs Nadal fights back to beat Federer in Madrid May 07, 2011 QPR promoted as club avoids points deduction Bopanna-Qureshi out of Madrid Open Vettel on pole for fifth race in a row Saina in Malaysia Open final Short skirt rule could be scrapped Ballesteros, the greatest shot-maker of all time Spanish golf maestro Ballesteros passes away Nadal to meet Federer in Madrid Open semis Goerges to meet Azarenka in Madrid Open semis Mourinho gets five-match ban, clubs to appeal May 06, 2011 Harendra lauds Rupinder Pal's showing Rupinder Pal 'tricks in win over Britain Saina survives scare to enter Malaysian Open semis Dutch ace Krol wants to be India's football coach Beat Chelsea and title is United's, says Ferguson India offers to host inaugural World Inter-Club hockey Shoot-out to be tried in Azlan hockey Archers' poor show at World Cup continues Vettel crashes in wet Turkish GP practice Real Madrid appeal after UEFA reject protest Nadal through in Madrid after Del Potro quits Custodio goal puts Braga in all-Portuguese final Adhiban stuns Wesley So in Asian Individual Chess Top seed Wozniacki ousted by Goerges in Madrid France 1998 side split over Blanc's role in quota row May 05, 2011 Saina in Malaysian Open quarter-finals Team fell apart after Mahadik's injury: Harendra Azlan hockey: India squander two-goal lead, lose to Korea Asian chess: Negi loses to Xiangzhi Custody of Bhanot, Verma extended Reply on Shunglu's CWG findings sought Vijender, Akhil back in action at Arafura Games Madrid Open: Sania-Elena enter quarters Nadal crushes Baghdatis as Federer scrapes through Images: Man Utd brush aside Schalke to enter final Holders Inter bounced out of Libertadores Cup Manchester Utd rout Schalke, set up Barcelona final May 04, 2011 Sania-Elena in Madrid Open pre-quarters Saina in second round of Malaysia Open GP Chicago's Derrick Rose wins NBA MVP award India chase hat-trick of Azlan Shah hockey titles Barca's Abidal eyeing return for Wembley final Everyone knows refs favour Barca, Ronaldo alleges News Corp, Exor studying Formula One consortium Hooligans riot at Polish Cup final after Legia triumph NBA: Heat put heat on Celtics, Thunder level series Warner re-elected, unopposed, as CONCACAF president Barca coach Guardiola relishing Wembley return AS Roma's De Rossi, Perrotta banned for rest of season Schalke face United seeking inspiration from win at Inter Pix: Barca in final after seeing off Real threat CGF to receive bids for 2018 CWG next week Asian Chess: Negi tops leaderboard after beating Kunte West Ham to send football experts to India Barca through to final after 1-1 draw with Real Madrid May 03, 2011 Asian chess: Negi scores thumping win, Sasikiran held Williams F1 make technical changes CLeague: Man United freshen up for Schalke Norwich City secure promotion to Premier League International International standard archery range in IAF NBA: Kings to stay in Sacramento at least one more year Mavs steal opener from Lakers, Hawks stun Bulls Bin Hammam to miss key CONCACAF congress La Liga: Blow for Bilbao's European bid after defeat at Espanyol F1 extends Bahrain deadline to June 3 Serie A: Juventus dream of Europe after Pepe floors Lazio Barcelona will attack Real: Guardiola May 02, 2011 UEFA throws out Real, Barca protests Somdev returns to career-best 70 Wade shines as Heat burn Celtics in opener CL: Real Madrid seek inspiration from past glories Sania crashes out of Madrid Open FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam Beckham's royal return ends in defeat for Galaxy Arsenal's young Gunners repay Wenger's faith Former heavyweight champ Henry Cooper dies at 76 May 01, 2011 Arsenal beat United to keep title race open Barca lose at Sociedad, Real Madrid also beaten Late Kalou winner keeps Chelsea in title race Lee Chong Wei reigns supreme at Indian Open Super Series April 30, 2011 India claim 4 gold at AIBA Women's Youth Worlds Kapur tied fourth in unfinished third round Lee, Gade set up summit clash in Indian Open Bahrain keeps options open on F1 race rescheduling Australia's V8 series looks to follow F1 to India United striker Dimitar Berbatov fit to face Arsenal Feisty Djokovic steamrolls into Serbia Open semis Blatter willing to expand vote for World Cup hosts UEFA row stiffens Mourinho's resolve to stay at Real April 29, 2011 Serbia Open: Somdev goes down fighting against Tipsarevic Resume Indo-Pak hockey ties: Dhanraj Pillay Asian Snooker: Advani, Mehta continue winning streak Kapur moves up to tied 11th, Bhullar makes cut Indian challenge ends in Indian Open Benfica take slim lead over Braga Falcao scores four as Porto crush Villarreal Barcelona - Real row escalates High jump great Sjoberg reveals sexual abuse April 28, 2011 Somdev shocks world No 26 Garcia-Lopez C'wealth Games champs Jwala-Ashwini beaten Nasaf FC thrash Dempo 9-0 in AFC Cup Heat, Thunder win opening play-off rounds Ranting Mourinho writes off Real's chances Sourabh, Gurusai in Indian Open quarters Sania bats for resumption of Indo-Pak cricket ties Barca coach Guardiola lauds 'outrageous' Messi Magnificent Messi gives Barca 2-0 win over Real Messi magic gives Barca upper hand over Real April 27, 2011 Indian Open: Saina shocked in first round Top seed Sajjad ousted from Asian Snooker Indian Open: Sourabh upsets former world No. 3 Sony United's Ferguson hails Neuer but expects Bayern move Classy Manchester United tear Schalke apart CL: Man United outclass Schalke in 2-0 stroll Geethu Anna Jose ready for basketball's big league April 26, 2011 AFC Cup: East Bengal hold South China 3-3 Kalmadi sacked, Malhotra named IOA acting president Champions League: Key words and phrases around Spain's 'El Clasico' Abranches, Pradeep to get show cause notice from AIFF Robert Kubica released from hospital Mourinho set to haunt Barca in semi-finals again Deadly Edin Dzeko gives Man City precious victory April 25, 2011 Schalke bank on Raul to shoot down United Bedi, Pargat welcome Kalmadi's arrest Saina confident of winning Indian Open Wenger takes blames for Arsenal shortcomings Berbatov misses Man United trip to Schalke Sports Minister to ask IOA to elect new president EPL: Arsenal's hopes dashed, Torres scores at last Hernandez proves a prolific alternative to Raul Ecclestone could quit if Murdoch takes over F1: report Nadal floors Ferrer to win sixth Barcelona title April 24, 2011 Arsenal's title hopes ended by late defeat at Bolton Nadal floors Ferrer to win sixth Barcelona title Shiva, Samota clinch gold in Belgrade Real rout Valencia, Barca labour past Osasuna Goerges stuns Wozniacki to win Stuttgart title Marseille retain League Cup after Taiwo strikes Torres on target as Chelsea keep up the pressure April 23, 2011 500th win puts Nadal in Barcelona final Boxing: Samota, Thapa enter final, Manpreet bows out in Serbia I-League: Dempo halt Salgaocar's chase to the title Sparkling Roma stay in Champions League hunt Late Hernandez goal sends United nine points clear Joshna Chinappa loses in WISPA final Houghton resigns after a bitter stand-off with AIFF Volvo Open: Jeev shoots 71, slips to ninth April 22, 2011 Electric Nadal eases past Monfils into Barcelona semis Wozniacki eases into Stuttgart semi-finals Joshna edges past Dipika to enter WISPA final Three Indian boxers in semis of Serbia Invitational India blank NZ 2-0 in Jr Davis Cup Harmeet Desai creates history at Linz No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012: Turkish media BWF pulls up new 'skirt rule' by a month April 21, 2011 Real Madrid's Ramos drops King's Cup under a bus Praful Patel named member of Ad-Hoc Committee HI selects 34 probables for Women's Champions Challenge I India colts enter QFs of Dallas Cup football tourney Barcelona, Real overtake Yankees as top wage payers Mourinho answers critics with Cup win Milan double hopes hurt by semi first-leg draw West Ham's Cole fined for Ghana Twitter comments Spanish Cup: Shakira cheers for Barca in stands New skirt rule irks Chinese shuttlers Ronaldo seals dramatic Spanish Cup win for Real EPL: Arsenal held in thrilling derby, Chelsea win April 20, 2011 India stay in Jr Davis Cup Asia/Oceania group Chhetri's tweet in support of Houghton irks AIFF Dubai group to buy Spanish club Getafe Tiger Woods' niece wins ACC individual golf title 'I'm Real Madrid coach not Di Stefano' Petkovic sets up Stuttgart clash with Jankovic Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source India whipped 0-3 by China in Jr Davis Cup Murray pulls out of Barcelona with elbow injury Man United squander chances in draw at Newcastle April 19, 2011 Wimbledon champs to get more prize-money Nat coach will be Indian: Hockey India CWG Scam: Kalmadi may be questioned on Wednesday Inexperienced Indian squad for Azlan hockey Mutai runs fastest marathon ever at Boston Jwala-Diju pair pulls out of India Open Japan world race shelved amid nuclear fears Berdych pulls out of Barcelona Open due to illness La Liga: Rossi keeps Villarreal in line for CLeague place Mourinho faces tactical dilemma for Cup final Barcelona to appeal Iniesta's UEFA suspension Bangladesh to host inaugural SAFF Club C'shp Jwala against 'skirt rule' being made mandatory April 18, 2011 India lose junior Davis Cup opener Somdev regains career-best ranking of 71 EPL: Arsenal held by Liverpool, Chelsea win There is no problem with Wenger: Daglish Carragher recovering well after sickening clash with teammate We were superior to Real Madrid: Xavi Injured national volleyball player offered govt job in UP Ten-man Bilbao battle back to beat Osasuna 2-1 'F1 must do more to promote itself in new arenas' Spurs winger Bale scoops PFA Player of the Year award Arsenal held 1-1 by Liverpool after late drama April 17, 2011 Brilliant Hamilton conquers Shanghai FA Cup: Stoke stun Bolton to reach final Nadal beats Ferrer for seventh Monte Carlo crown Mutai sets course record in London Kenyan double New skirt rule for female badminton players Force India returns empty handed from China Hamilton wins in China, ends Vettel's run Bopanna-Qureshi beaten in Monte Carlo semis Barca close in on title after draw at Real Madrid Man City down Man Utd to enter FA Cup final April 16, 2011 Premier League: Chelsea close in on Arsenal I-League: Dempo beat Indian Arrows Spain's Nadal and Ferrer reach Monte Carlo final Mainz sink 10-man Gladbach thanks to Schuerrle special Silent Mourinho prompts walkout by Spanish media Barca captain Puyol back from injury for Real clash Chinese GP: Force India's Paul di Resta to start eighth on grid Chinese GP: Vettel back on pole in Shanghai April 15, 2011 Indian paddlers to train in China ahead of World C'ships Federer blown away by Melzer in Monte Carlo No problem if Chelsea sack me, says Ancelotti Vettel leads Red Bull charge in China Bopanna-Qureshi stun Nestor-Mirnyi to enter semis Delhi to host men's Champions Trophy hockey Pele, Charlton, Cafu join FIFA's task force Portugese trio reach Europa semi-finals April 14, 2011 Nadal, Federer ease into Monte Carlo QF Alok Kumar wins Asian billiards CWG probe: After fresh info, CBI summons Kalmadi Rajput wins WC gold, qualifies for 2012 Olympics Sportswoman who lost leg seeks Govt job CL: Soft win for Real, Raul takes Schalke to semis Champions League: Carvalho banned for first leg against Barca NBA fines Bryant $100,000 for anti-gay slur Real stroll through after Spurs blunder, Schalke dispatch Inter April 13, 2011 Alok Kumar in final of Asian Billiards Sportswoman pushed out of moving train Federer roars through in Monte Carlo clay debut United dish out more European misery to Chelsea Man Utd, Barca enter Champions semis April 12, 2011 AFC Challenge: Dempo trounced by Nasaf FC Robben, Ribery to stay at Bayern Milan's Berlusconi set to mount bid for Ronaldo CL: Guardiola reluctant to rest players in Donetsk Nieminen sets up Nadal meeting in Monte Carlo Ex-college coach, players charged with fixing games Injured Tevez set to miss FA Cup semi-final Carroll double helps Liverpool crush Man City April 11, 2011 Milan's Ibrahimovic banned for three games 'Chelsea are obsessed with Champions League' Bayern Munich's Robben handed two-game ban, fined Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton Sania jumps 17 rungs to 73rd after Charleston quarters appearance Lahiri rises to 5th on Asian Tour Vettel cuts through techno-speak with raw pace American Sweeting claims first ATP Tour title Sasikiran beats Feldman in Dubai chess opener Wozniacki claims third title of year United favourites but Chelsea not dead yet Arsenal agrees to £731mn takeover by Kroenke Sania-Vesnina lift WTA doubles title April 10, 2011 Arsenal overcome Blackpool to keep up title challenge Indian Arrows play out goalless draw with Pune FC Serie A: Inter end bad week on a high, Totti lifts Roma Images: Faultless Vettel eases to Malaysian GP win Sania-Vesnina in Charleston WTA event final Malaysian GP: Di Resta logs points for Force India Red Bull's Vettel wins Malaysian Grand Prix Barca labour past Almeria Wozniacki to face Vesnina in Charleston final Man United cruise past Fulham to go 10 clear April 09, 2011 Anriban wins Panasonic Open Di Resta to start ahead of Sutil in Malaysia Djokovic out of Monte Carlo with knee injury Cole's 'immigrant' Twitter jibe sparks fury Vettel storms to pole position in Malaysia Peng Shuai ends Sania's fine run April 08, 2011 McIlroy and Quiros take control at Augusta Somdev loses to Garcia-Lopez Sania in quarter-finals of Family Circle Cup Drivers see Malaysia as prime circuit for DRS Fan sues Sunderland after being hit by ball Porto, Benfica, Villarreal in Europa goal feast April 07, 2011 Former F1 champion Raikkonen enjoys NASCAR test Sania-Elena shock second seeds Huber-Raymond Rooney loses appeal, gets two-match ban Rooney answers his critics with superb winner Red Bull tweak Webber's car for Malaysia SESA football academy sign former EPL player as chief mentor Ex-finance manager absconds with Asia Tour funds: report Weather set to test Vettel more than rivals LeBron James acquires minority stake in Liverpool FC IOC warns of 'appropriate measures' against India CL images: Barca maul Shakhtar, Man U down Chelsea Champions League: Man U down Chelsea; easy for Barca April 06, 2011 Arvind Bhat in Australian Open pre-QF Blackburn to play a friendly match in India this year: report Champions League set for a more wary Wednesday Azlan Shah: Halappa to lead India, Sandeep, Sardara axed Venus Williams will travel to Germany for Fed Cup Stosur to skip Australia's Fed Cup world group playoff Rooney accepts charge but appeals against ban Sania progresses to Charleston pre-quarters Somdev sets up 2nd round clash with World No 26 in Houston CL: Inter stunned by Schalke, Real steamroll Spurs IOC to issue hormone guidelines for London 2012 Champions League: Schalke, Real on goal-spree April 05, 2011 CL: Chelsea seek revenge or bust against Man U Sania in second round of Family Circle Cup CWG scam: CBI searches DDA, CPWD premises CWG Federation slams report alleging financial irregularities Rooney charged over foul-mouthed outburst CL: Ronaldo back as Real host Spurs Rooney is a silly boy, says Redknapp April 04, 2011 Sania Mirza qualifies for Family Circle Cup Djokovic sinks Nadal in thrilling Miami final April 03, 2011 Paes-Bhupathi pair clinch Miami title, become World No.1 April 02, 2011 Rooney hat-trick inspires Man United comeback Jeev and Shiv tied third at Morocco Nadal crushes Federer, meets Djokovic in final April 01, 2011 Federer, Nadal to clash in Miami semis Paes-Bhupathi in final of Miami event Sharapova overpowers Petkovic to reach final Clubs vow to improve behaviour towards match officials March 31, 2011 Depleted Man United return to scene of thrashing Fish becomes top-ranked US player with win Woman in explosives arrested near UK Olympic site Lucas signs new long-term deal at Liverpool Clijsters falls to Azarenka in Miami March 30, 2011 Lee-Hesh in Miami Masters quarters HRT to take wing at Sepang: Karthikeyan Top tennis trio face little resistance in Miami Court blocks proposed La Liga strike action Russia's Pavlyuchenko salvages 1-1 draw in Qatar Hamilton to act in Disney film 'Cars2' Petkovic upsets Jankovic, Clijsters survives March 29, 2011 Sauber will not appeal Australian GP exclusion Bopanna-Qureshi in quarter-finals of Miami Masters Federer and Nadal progress in Miami Miami: Top seed Wozniacki upset by German Petkovic Gallas extends Tottenham contract Blatter orders Brazil to speed up work for 2014 March 28, 2011 Somdev loses to Ferrer First Look: Bhupathi, Bopanna with NBA star Dwayne Wade Fresh challenges await F1 newcomers Argentine football coach to leave Kashmir after death threats African Nations Cup qualifier: Drogba strikes for Ivory Coast Rare record: Brazilian 'keeper Rogerio scores 100th goal Two-goal Neymar shines as Brazil beat Scotland Alonso happy to take points after messy start March 27, 2011 Hamilton vows to close the gap on Red Bull Images: Vettel cruises to Australian GP win Sauber to appeal against GP exclusion Force India ends without points in Australian GP McLaren ready for victory after rapid turnaround Miami: Bopanna-Qureshi in pre-quarters Schumacher holds little hope of a Sunday surprise Ailing Roddick exits, Nadal and Federer advance Vettel storms to victory in season-opener March 26, 2011 Houghton served show-cause notice by AIFF HRT out of Australian GP after appeal fails Somdev shocks Raonic, Sania loses Misery for Murray after another shock defeat Dominant Vettel on pole in Melbourne Italy, France stretch leads in Euro qualifying Record-breaking Villa again the hero for Spain March 25, 2011 Soviet Union's first world champion dies at 92 Anand beats Giri to finish third Serena Williams gaming ad deemed too sexy for TV Innovations keep Vettel busy in Melbourne Expect an excting Formula One season Team prospects for 2011 Formula One season Webber on top as gloves come off in Melbourne Chandhok's Team Lotus debut ends with a crash Badminton ranking: Saina regains World No 3 spot March 24, 2011 Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt Anand gets the better of Gashimov HRT's pace concerns cloud Karthikeyan's return Ecclestone says would 'hate' to lose Australia GP Somdev, Sania make winning start at Miami Adebayor turns down chance to return for Togo Ecclestone denies reports about New York Grand Prix 'Improved Mercedes will strive for podiums' Ronaldo should be back for Spurs game: Mourinho March 23, 2011 AFC Challenge Cup: India beat Pak Sania in main draw of Miami WTA Armaan Ebrahim sixth quickest in F2 testing Yamamoto joins Virgin as reserve driver Alves extends Barcelona contract until June 2015 Carlsen proves equal to Anand in Amber Chess March 22, 2011 Hamilton wary of Melbourne police one year on Platini re-elected unopposed as UEFA president Sania clears first hurdle at Miami qualifiers Webber desperate to get back on track Sharapova launches tennis web TV show Team Lotus name Karun Chandhok as reserve driver Four Pak badminton players fined by world body IFA shield: PFC bow to Chidi double India drub Chinese Taipei in AFC Challenge qualifiers March 21, 2011 McLaren make 'dramatic changes' for season-opener Amber Chess: Anand loses to Aronian 'Hamilton must stay with McLaren for F1 glory' Ferrari will be the most reliable F1 team: Alonso Somdev jumps to number 73 in singles ranking Armaan hoping for more podium finishes in 2011 Serie A: Inter, Napoli close in on Milan La Liga: Villarreal leapfrog Valencia into third place Top seed Wozniacki clinches Indian Wells title Chelsea sink City to keep title hopes alive Unstoppable Djokovic downs Nadal to lift Indian Wells title March 20, 2011 Chelsea beat toothless Man City to go third Anand held by Nakamura, stands sole third Slick Suarez seals Liverpool points Saina wins Swiss Open GP Images: Berbatov puts winning line in sight Klitschko retains WBC title with Solis knock-out Sania-Vesnina win Indian Wells doubles Indian Wells: Djokovic downs Federer, to face Nadal in final La Liga round-up: Ronaldo aggravates muscle injury La Liga: Real win Madrid derby to keep pace with Barca Capello reinstates Terry as England captain March 19, 2011 Late goal sends Man United five points clear Sutil eyes 6th spot for Force India Anand loses to Ivanchuk, slips to 3rd position Wasteful Tottenham held by West Ham Bhambri rallies past Karanusic for CCI Futures crown Alonso carries Ferrari's title hopes F1 fans to see colour coded tyres Mourinho relishing reunion with pal Redknapp Wozniacki, Bartoli reach Indian Wells final Indian Wells: Djokovic, Federer steamroll into last four UEFA hands Roma's De Rossi three-match ban Olympic qualifiers: India women footballers win opener March 18, 2011 Bhambri upsets fourth seeded German Indian Wells: Bopanna-Qureshi lose in semis Chelsea, Man U to clash in Champions QF Saina avenges All-England defeat to Eriko Nadal holds off Karlovic power to reach semis Indian Wells: Wozniacki, Sharapova to meet in semis Bin Hammam to run for FIFA presidency Golf: Mixed day for Indians, Kapur best with 70 in Sicily Liverpool, Ajax dumped out of Europa League Amber Chess: Anand jumps to 2nd spot after drawing against Karjakin March 17, 2011 Rastogi, Bhambri in quarter-finals Chinese judge faces hearing after switching scores Bopanna-Qureshi pair in Indian Wells semis Ailing Bartoli and Wickmayer reach last four Dream run ends on a losing high for Somdev I'm depressed, says ailing Serena Images: Mourinho's Real end six-year jinx United's Ferguson handed five-match ban by FA Champions League: Chelsea, Real Madrid in last 8 March 16, 2011 Rastogi, Bhambri in CCI-ITF Futures QF Carl Lewis queries Bolt's long jump ambitions London Olympics countdown clock makes false start Australia's 'Thorpedo' teams up with Popov's coach Indian Wells: Federer, Djokovic steamroll into fourth round Wozniacki battles through, Clijsters out injured Amber chess: Anand beats Grischuk in Round 4 Indian Wells: Bopanna-Qureshi stun Lee-Hesh to enter quarters CL images: Inter, Man U scrape into last eight CL: Hernandez brace sends Man U through, Inter scrape March 15, 2011 CWG officials slapped with fraud charges Jeev's coach forced to remove turban at Milan airport ITF Futures: Gajjar shocks 5th seed Melzer Safina re-discovers winning feeling after dark days Capello poised to reinstate Terry as England captain Holders Inter face uphill struggle against Bayern Somdev downs Malisse, meets Nadal in fourth round Injured Soderling departs, Nadal breezes through Japan crisis: Sportspersons lend their support Indians can get 2012 Olympics tickets throug IOC CWG scam: CBI questions Kalmadi for second time Countdown begins as sale of London 2012 Olympics tickets go live Bilbao snatch point at the death in rainy Getafe Arsenal move to sign former keeper Lehmann: reports March 14, 2011 Anand held by Kramnik in Amber Chess Roy, Sharan score in CCI-ITF Futures IOC to probe corruption charges against Kalmadi Man City, Stoke eye overdue FA Cup success Malaysian Chong Wei retains All England crown Federer, Djokovic and Roddick reach third round Clijsters concerned by nagging shoulder pain La Liga: Barca lead trimmed after thriller in Sevilla March 13, 2011 Somdev stuns Baghdatis at Indian Wells Anand beats Topalov in Amber opener Lin Dan sets up dream final with old rival Seeds Murray and Ferrer make early exits FA Cup: United beat Arsenal to keep treble dreams alive Wozniacki eases through at Indian Wells March 12, 2011 Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham India's squad for AFC Challenge Cup qualifier Players, coaching staff back Bob Houghton All England: India's campaign ends as Saina knocked out March 11, 2011 CWG scam: Kalmadi's locker searched by CBI Del Potro makes winning start at Indian Wells All Japanese matches cancelled after earthquake Saina storms into All England quarters, all other Indians out UEFA is a dictatorship: Wenger World champion Chen Jin exits All England C'ship Europa League: Braga floor Liverpool, Porto win in Moscow March 10, 2011 C'wealth Games scam: CBI registers three fresh cases FIFA launches match-fixing probe over friendlies Somdev, Bopanna qualify for US ATP Masters Serena opens up about 'scariest moment in my life' All England Badminton: Saina advances to 2nd round Champions League Images: Spurs, Schalke go through All England badminton: 2nd seed Hidayat ousted Champions League: Spurs, Schalke in last 8 March 09, 2011 World Squash: India lose to Australia India in second round of Olympic football qualifiers Parliamentary committee discusses National Sports Bill Injured Man U star Nani ruled out for three games My dismissal was a total joke, says Van Persie Fabregas takes blame for Arsenal defeat CL Images: Messi mauls Arsenal as Barca go through 10 years on, Gopichand looks back fondly at All England triumph Barca, Shakhtar cruise into Champions League quarters March 08, 2011 FIFA lifts ban on Israeli coach Fernandez Lampard, Terry keep Chelsea's title bid alive with win over Blackpool March 07, 2011 CBI arrests Wadhwa in CWG overlays scam Arsenal braced for Barcelona backlash Davis Cup: India cave in to Serbia; Germany, US through Manchester United's title hopes in balance Benzema double helps Real keep Barca in sight March 06, 2011 Kuyt hat-trick stuns faltering Man United Davis Cup World Group campaign ends as Somdev loses Kalmadi's name missing from CWG legacy report Keita fires Barca to 1-0 win over Zaragoza Serie A: Rare Gattuso strike gives Milan win at Juve Mourinho plays down reports of knife attack Davis Cup roundup: Spain cruise, Serbs edge ahead Nadal commits to Spain's Davis Cup quarter-final March 05, 2011 Davis Cup: Somdev-Bopanna go down fighting, Serbia take 2-1 lead Unlucky Arsenal miss chance with goalless draw at Sunderland CBI didn't find a single rupee in raids: Kalmadi Last-gasp Roma beat Lecce ahead of Shakhtar clash Somdev stuns Tipsarevic to draw India level March 04, 2011 Davis Cup: Bopanna goes down fighting Guardiola hospitalised with spinal disc hernia Liverpool desperate to prevent United's 19th title Ronaldo back on song as Real thrash Malaga FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee Scientific study claims Connors the greatest, Federer No 7 Lucio, Maicon earn first Brazil call since 2010 World Cup Man City's Kolo Toure suspended for failing drug test March 03, 2011 Nine athletes flunk dope tests in Nat Games India unveils London Olympics programme Schalke stun Bayern to reach German Cup final Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June Serbia are clearly the favourites against India Serena back home after blood clot treatment Arsenal, Man City sweep into FA Cup quarters Two-match ban, fine for player who kicked owl March 02, 2011 Chelsea fight back to beat Man U 2-1 Dempo open AFC Cup campaign with win over Yemeni side Reading upset Everton to reach FA Cup QF Hamilton to start F1 season under new management Chelsea rally to beat Man United in thriller March 01, 2011 Iran calls London 2012 logo "racist": report Rooney in the clear after referee confirms he saw clash February 28, 2011 Rooney fate in referee's hand, can face 4 match ban Birmingham make Arsenal pay for late blunder West Ham beat Liverpool to climb off the bottom February 27, 2011 Messi inspires Barca to 3-0 win at Mallorca Zvonareva stuns No 1 Wozniacki for Qatar crown February 26, 2011 Hernandez double fires Man United four points clear Djokovic beats Federer for Dubai title Bagan, Churchill in goalless draw Wozniacki, Zvonareva in Qatar final Sports minister Maken to skip Nat Games closing Djokovic to defend Dubai title against Federer February 25, 2011 Beckham defends decision to train with Spurs Wozniacki, Zvonereva through to Qatar semi-finals Djokovic, Federer battle into Dubai semi-finals Serbia likely to be expelled from Euro qualifiers Arsenal captain Fabregas out of League Cup final Liverpool scrape into last 16 with Ajax, Benfica February 24, 2011 Satnam can become first Indian in NBA, says Gervin Agencies targeting only CWG OC officials: Kalmadi EPL: Arsenal win overshadowed by injuries Wozniacki through to Qatar quarters CL: Resurgent Gomez gives Bayern last-gasp win Exciting if India hosts World Championship: Anand February 23, 2011 India beat Myanmar in FIFA Pre-Olympic qualifier AIFF seeks legal opinion on sacking Houghton Bhanot, Verma's arrest rattles Kalmadi Ecclestone waives Bahrain GP fees CWG scam: Bhanot and Verma arrested Federer eases past Somdev in Dubai EPL: Spurs slump to 3-1 defeat at Blackpool Anelka hits two as Chelsea cruise in Copenhagen February 22, 2011 Bahrain calls off F1 season-opener Real seek psychological edge by parading Zidane Croatian Ancic retires at age 26 Gattuso gets four-match ban for assault February 21, 2011 Melbourne should ditch F1 GP, says local MP Wozniacki beats Kuznetsova to claim Dubai title Roddick outlasts Raonic in thrilling Memphis final Almagro continues clay streak to win Buenos Aires title Substitute Pato grabs win for leaders Milan La Liga: Ranieri resigns as Roma coach Prez says CWG was a great success, lauds Delhiites Messi strikes late to rescue nervous Barcelona Carlos Vela strikes late to salvage point for West Brom FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal February 20, 2011 I've not gained a rupee from the CWG: Kalmadi Soderling, Cilic reach Marseille final Real cruise to win and close on leaders Barca Roddick to face red-hot Raonic in Memphis final FA Cup dreams over for Chelsea and Crawley Town Wozniacki to play Kuznetsova in Dubai final Mahesh, Lara Dutta say 'I do' February 19, 2011 FA Cup: Everton win penalty shootout to beat Chelsea Everton end Chelsea's dreams of FA Cup treble Giggs signs new Manchester United deal Wozniacki regains world number one ranking Images: Wrestler Sushil ties the knot with Savi Raonic in Memphis semi-final, to crack top 50 Asian Games gold winner Suresh Babu passes away February 18, 2011 National Games: Richa, Khade continue their gold rush Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup next month Kuznetsova gains revenge for record loss to Schiavone Man United to field strong side against Crawley Town Another F2 season for Armaan in 2011 CBI raids premises of CWG officials Europa League: Liverpool draw with Sparta, late win for Porto February 17, 2011 Wozniacki through in Dubai as opponent suffers illness Wawrinka beats Hanescu in three sets to reach last eight Champions League images: Arsenal rock Barca Champions League: Arsenal stun Barca February 16, 2011 Lance Armstrong confirms retirement Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury Qatar Holding not in talks to buy Man United - source UEFA opens disciplinary case against Gattuso Contador free to race again after ban lifted Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury Man City held as Salonika preserve unbeaten home record CL: Barca, Arsenal revive entertaining rivalry CL images: Spurs stun Milan, Raul strikes in Spain Newcastle script 2-0 win at Birmingham CL: Tottenham strike late in Milan, Raul enjoys Spain return February 15, 2011 Talasha Prabhu denies Richa sprint gold Wozniacki takes demotion in her stride Woods apologises for spitting in Dubai Judge dismisses Beckham's libel suit against magazine Chelsea held by Fulham as title hopes fade February 14, 2011 Nat Games: Richa bags two more gold Autocross for two/four-wheelers in Mumbai National Games timing wrong: Khade's coach Sturridge scores again as Bolton beat Everton 2-0 Raonic stuns Verdasco to claim San Jose title Serie A: Juve down Inter in derby of Italy La Liga: Ten-man Real beat Espanyol to trim Barca's lead Brazilian striker Ronaldo announces retirement Rooney dedicates his career best goal to his fans February 13, 2011 Soderling beats Tsonga to retain Rotterdam title Yakubu helps Salgaocar demolish Viva Kerala 4-0 Roland Garros to remain venue for French Open Swimmers Khade, Richa set new Nat'nal Games record Holder Soderling sets up final with Tsonga in Rotterdam IOA backs embattled Kalmadi Rooney's schoolboy trick props Man U Rampant Milan thrash Parma, Napoli beat Roma Verdasco overpowers Del Potro to reach San Jose final Olympians question motive of FIH February 12, 2011 Kalmadi's arrested aide remanded to CBI custody West Ham beat Spurs to 2012 Stadium prize Hodgson makes quick return as West Brom manager Rooney's 'bicycle' pedals Man Utd past City Farcical start to 34th National Games Tennis round-up: Monfils withdraws after San Jose win Clijsters tops world rankings again India grouped with Spain in Women's Champions Challenge February 11, 2011 Mumbai FC player's 'B' sample also returns positive National Games set to finally roll out on Saturday Woods fires 66, roars into contention Kalmadi aide held in CWG overlays scam Vijender Singh battles bureaucracy for prize money Force India's new car VJM-04 makes test debut in Jerez Soderling survives scare in Rotterdam Dokic seals Clijsters date in Paris Open February 10, 2011 Kubica moved out of intensive care after crash Raonic upsets Blake United aiming to silence City for another season Int' friendlies (Images): Messi outshines Ronaldo Rotterdam ATP: Murray blown away by Baghdatis Clijsters survives scare to progress in Paris Adrian Sutil aims for podium finish in 2011 Ford sues Ferrari for using F-150 name on race car Barca, Real lead the way again in Deloitte money list West Ham chosen for Olympic stadium February 09, 2011 Mumbai FC's Nishant fails dope test After signing Torres, Chelsea eye Fabregas Barcelona to drop UNICEF logo from shirt front Guardiola to extend Barca contract to June 2012 David Ferrer falls at first hurdle in Rotterdam February 08, 2011 Force India launches VJM-04 Not aware if PM is coming for National Games: Kalmadi 'You can only become No 1 by winning tournaments' Wolfsburg sack former England manager McClaren February 07, 2011 Messi set to mesmerise Kolkata in September Nadal pips Messi for Laureus Sportsman of the Year Kubica's F1 career at risk after crash Bhutia scores in Laureus charity match Torres the target as Liverpool fans exalt in win Somdev jumps to career best 80 in ATP ranking Isinbayeva makes unimpressive return in Moscow Serie A: Milan drop points again as Napoli close in Spanish League: Ronaldo double lifts Real Madrid to win Somdev misses title again, ends runner-up at Johannesburg February 06, 2011 Liverpool beat Chelsea, ruin Torres debut Zigic earns Birmingham vital victory at West Ham Ill-tempered Kolkata derby ends in a 1-1 draw 'There is progress in Indian athletics' Delhi CWG official wants OC members to be honoured! Bhutia to play alongside Cannavaro at Laureus Football Challenge When Becker turned bus driver during India charity trip Messi, Iniesta vie for Laureus honours Wolves end Man Utd run, Newcastle stun Arsenal Chandhok to test with Team Lotus Messi hat-trick puts Barca 10 points clear F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash Holders Italy complete Fed Cup win over Australia Somdev in final of SA Open Wolves end Man United unbeaten run February 05, 2011 Newcastle stun Arsenal with four-goal comeback I-League: Churchill Brothers pip Chirag United 5-3 I will get back to my best form at Chelsea: Torres Saina, Jwala bat for Team India at World Cup Churchill and ex-Liverpool midfielder join hands to start academy Australia's Groth stuns Schiavone on Fed Cup debut F1 team orders are wrong even if legal: Button Hamilton doubts Schumacher will triumph in new season Fed Cup: India relegated to Group II of Asia/Oceania zone Force India extend McLaren partnership Delhi to host men's Champions Trophy in December Somdev advances to South African Open semis Ferguson aims to keep Neville in 'Man U family' February 04, 2011 World No 1 Westwood misses cut in Qatar Kharja sets up title-chasing Inter's win at Bari Somdev-Martin knocked out of SA Open Nerveless Isinbayeva back to reclaim throne France leave out Evra for Brazil friendly Meet India-born Monisha: F1's first female MD February 03, 2011 I-League: Dempo down Viva Kerala Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut "Red Nev" ends Manchester United passion play London Olympics is my biggest goal, says Sharapova Torres faces old club Liverpool in Chelsea debut Suarez scores as Liverpool beats Stoke Clijsters to play on for maximum two years Real Madrid to face Barcelona in King's Cup final Somdev enters SA open quarters Ian Thorpe's return makes up for premature exit February 02, 2011 Merseyside munching Monday Transfer mayhem underlines great English divide Nadal sidelined for 10 more days with muscle damage Unlucky Milan held to goalless home draw by Lazio Thorpe makes comeback, targets London Olympics Schumacher puts winning back on the menu EPL: Two for Rooney as Man Utd cruise past Villa Kubica and Petrov line up as silent partners February 01, 2011 Dues to 36 foreign companies cleared: CWG OC Real seek Cup solace after La Liga setback CWG projects under probe are worth Rs 28,000 crore: Panel Old swing habits die hard for frustrated Woods Luis Suarez completes Liverpool move Torres joins Chelsea in deadline day frenzy January 31, 2011 Gun for Glory: Narang sets up shooting academy East rules west on the field at least in Asia Li Na slammed by fans over remarks during final Tata Steel Chess: Anand finishes second, regains top ranking I want more Grand Slams, says bleary-eyed Djokovic No tears as timid Murray flatlines again Marseille lose ground after Monaco stalemate Dominant Djokovic no longer 'one Slam wonder' La Liga: Real suffer shock defeat at struggling Osasuna EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham on loan Serie A: Debutant Pazzini puts Inter on winning track January 30, 2011 Late penalty sends Arsenal through in FA Cup Aus Open Images: Ice man Djokovic mauls Murray Djokovic thrashes Murray to win Australian Open Somdev aims to reach top 70 in two months Anand survives Giri scare; remains in second spot Messi double helps Barca equal Liga win record FA Cup: Man United rally to beat Southampton January 29, 2011 Extra-time winner gives Japan fourth Asian Cup I-League: AI hold Bagan to 1-1 draw 'France should not pick Evra again' Kalou earns Chelsea FA Cup replay with Everton Clijsters sees off Li challenge to clinch Aus Open I League: Churchill hold East Bengal 2-2 Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle Now call me 'Aussie Kim', says champion Clijsters Liverpool deny Torres request, agree Suarez deal Clijsters rallies past Li to win Australian Open Murray, Djokovic do battle to fill the vacuum Djokovic fires opening salvo in final mind games South Korean captain Park quits internationals Asian Cup: South Korea finish third January 28, 2011 Andrej Martin ousts Somdev from Singapore Challenger Murray makes final, Dulko-Pennetta win doubles Murray grinds past Ferrer into Australian Open final Chopra needs Indian passport to represent country United's Evra, Van de Sar to miss FA Cup tie Korea Open campaign ends for Jwala-Ashwini Dulko-Pennetta win women's doubles at Aus Open Slow-burner Li hoping for quick start against Clijsters Somdev in doubles semi-finals at Singapore Challenger Man United goalkeeper Van der Sar to retire in May Illegal betting could hit Olympics, says Rogge End of an era? Let's talk in six months: Federer Djokovic senses change at top after Federer win Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Torres Roma beat Juventus to reach Italian Cup semi-finals Emotions run high as Djokovic floors Federer January 27, 2011 Somdev in last eight of Singapore Challenger FIH acting like big brother, says IHF Li Na breaks new ground for China at Aus Open Djokovic stuns Federer to enter final Aus Open Images: Clijsters, Djokovic in final Spotted: Vijender Singh at Talkatora Stadium Saina, Kashyap lose in second round at Korean Open Real Madrid, Barca on course for King's Cup final IHF-Nimbus World Series not recognised: FIH Li upsets Wozniacki to reach Australian Open final Anand crushes Shirov to remain in joint lead Nadal walks precipice in search of perfection Paes, Bhupathi race into Australian Open final Gardner fires Birmingham to League Cup final Want to be back on Davis Cup squad: Rastogi Bhutia to rub shoulders with stars in Laureus match EPL: Liverpool ensure happy return of Dalglish at Anfield January 26, 2011 Force India retain Sutil, di Resta to make debut Images: Nadal stunned, Murray, Clijsters surge Korean Open: Saina struggles past Ying Tai in Rnd 1 King replaces injured Venus on US Fed Cup team Malaga hit with suspensions after Valencia protests Injured Rafael to miss Man U's FA Cup game 'Rafa slam' bites dust as Nadal is toppled Kalmadi, Bhanot refuse to follow formalities after ouster Opening round wins for Somdev, Rastogi in Singapore Discus thrower Gowda to be awarded Asian Games bronze Paes-Bhupathi race into Aus Open semis Berbatov leads Man United back from the brink Arsenal beat Ipswich to enter League Cup final Julio Cesar returns for Brazil, Kaka still overlooked Australia rout Uzbeks to set-up Japan final January 25, 2011 Djokovic destroys Berdych for crack at Federer Kalmadi hits back, says his removal 'illegal' Aus Open Images: Federer, Wozniacki progress Milito, Mourinho win Italian football Oscars EPL: Chelsea batter Bolton again to close gap at top January 24, 2011 I will not step down as IOA president: Kalmadi No sweat as Rafa roars into last eight Kalmadi sacked as Organising Committee chairman La Liga: Benzema helps Real edge Mallorca 1-0 EPL: Blackburn up to seventh with win over West Brom Blackburn rise to seventh with West Brom win Qatari consortium keen on buying Man United? Images: Rafa roars into quarters, Soderling ousted Wijk Aan Zee chess: Anand draws with Aronian, jumps to joint lead Kiwi team claims 'six-figure sum' from Delhi CWG Paes-Bhupathi on course, Bopanna-Qureshi ousted January 23, 2011 I-league: Salgaocar down JCT Images: Berbatov, Van Persie mark Super Saturday Inter beaten for first time under Leonardo Aus Open Images: Roddick, Sharapova knocked out Roma thrash Cagliari, Catania lose Kaymer replaces Woods as world number two with win Chandhok drops hints of joining Lotus Mary Kom keen to represent Jharkhand at National Games Ghosal out of New York squash tourney Somdev gets top billing at Singapore ATP Challenger Family member of France's Rezai suspended by WTA Barca march on at top, Valencia squeeze 4-3 win Federer labours into quarters, Djokovic dominant Sharapova bundled out by German Petkovic Anand draws with Carlsen, slips to second spot Sunkara loses in Junior Girls' Singles of Aus Open EPL: Bent's debut goal helps Villa sink Man City Wacky Wozniacki bounces into Melbourne quarters Late Kewell header gives Australia victory over Iraq Man Utd, Arsenal inspired by hat-trick pair January 22, 2011 Berbatov hat-trick keeps unbeaten Man United top Aus Open Images: Nadal, Murray coast through Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise Anand held by Grischuk, Tania outwits Vocaturo Lopez-Monaco accuse Paes of provocation Paes-Bhupathi canter into third round January 21, 2011 Asian Cup: Late Inoha strike sends Japan into semi-finals Indian businessman buys La Liga club Racing Santander Tour de France stars to participate in Mumbai cyclothon Venus pulls out of Australian Open with injury CWG scam: British High Commissioner slams OC for payment delay Mahindra pick foreign riders for MotoGP foray Images: Federer marches on, Kuznetsova ousts Henin Bopanna-Qureshi in third round at Australian Open Anand beats Smeets to take sole lead Champions Red Bull to unveil 2011 car in Valencia Real eliminate Atletico to reach King's Cup semis 'Boring' Wozniacki turns tables on media Kuznetsova dashes Henin hopes of Melbourne title Paul the Octopus gets a memorial AC Milan beat Bari 3-0 to reach Italian Cup quarters Phelps to lead US squad at world championships Women's dress code@ Aus Open January 20, 2011 Nadal, Clijsters cruise as Jankovic falls Settle dues to Aus firms in 10 days: Sports minister After ' Sweet' success Rafa plans a fishy experience Aus Open: Paes-Bhupathi, Bopanna-Qureshi enter 2nd round CWG: Australian firms to sue Kalmadi & CO. Aus Open Images: Too easy for Nadal, Clijsters Clijsters laughs off 'pregnant' text after win Landis calls for legalised doping Marauding Nadal blows away Sweeting at Melbourne FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round Peng pings Jankovic in Melbourne Park shock Barca reach Cup semis despite Betis fightback India businessman Ahsan Ali swoops for Racing Santander January 19, 2011 Gutta-Diju score at Malaysian Open Federer survives scare from bogeyman Simon Edberg and the Aus Open: An eternal love-affair Aus Open Images: Top seeds cruise on Day 3 Doubles defeat puts Sania out of Aus Open Kalmadi aide Jayachandran gets bail in CWG case 'India will come back stronger in next Asian Cup' FA Cup: Man City sink gallant Leicester Sevilla down Villarreal to reach King's Cup semis Wozniacki, Henin quickstep into third round in Melbourne January 18, 2011 Asian Cup: S Korea rout India Aus Open images: Clijsters, Nadal merciless Japan thrash Saudis to qualify, Jordan through Batra elected vice-president of Asian Hockey Federation FIFA member hits out at suggestion of winter World Cup Win provides Murray relief after 'traumatic' sparrow death Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team Dark horse Zvonareva canters into second round Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst against ref Giri shocks Carlsen, Anand held by L'Ami Merciless Nadal motors on as Daniel retires Security in spotlight at Aus Open ahead of Djokovic match January 17, 2011 Federer fireworks warm up Melbourne Park Kahsyap leads Indian charge in Malaysia Open Aus Open: Sania, Somdev lose in first round Anand held by Kramnik Australian Open: Federer blasts his way into second round Australian Open: Glam girls Wozniacki, Sharapova record easy wins Asian Cup: Hosts Qatar and Uzbekistan through to last eight Australian Open: Sania to face Henin in first round January 16, 2011 Ten-man Man United hold on for 0-0 draw at Spurs EPL: Villa draw with Birmingham Djokovic admits top 2 remain a cut above the rest No longer "Aussie" Clijsters stays in the bubble Mumbai marathon: Indian women take short route to succeed Tendulkar inspires me, says Bhutia Cani strike boosts four-goal Villarreal Rampant Inter extend winning run, Napoli draw Sania makes it to Australian Open main draw Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief Stoppage time own goal takes Iraq past UAE Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon Tevez sparkles as City beat Wolves to go top Iraq snatch late winner to down UAE January 15, 2011 Asian Cup: Iran overcome flu, NKorea to reach quarters Tevez double sends Man City atop table We committed silly mistakes: Indian soccer team I-League: Chidi brace sinks Salgaocar Armstrong not losing sleep over doping allegations Saina third in Player of the Year poll Hewitt clinches Kooyong to boost confidence for home slam Vijender to train in Europe ahead of London Olympics Ferrer blows past Nalbandian to win Auckland title Abdulatif scores four as Bahrain oust India 'Indian footballers need experience to match best in Asia' Nadal deserving favourite at Aus Open: Federer Wozniacki defends ranking despite no slam success January 14, 2011 Asian Cup: Japan register controversial win over Syria Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to sexual assault CWG scam: Darbari granted bail by Delhi HC London 2012 Olympics to have airport-style security Ferrer to face Nalbandian in Auckland final Dutch hockey coach reluctant to return to Pakistan over security Asian Cup: Japan register controversial win over Syria Rooney's younger brother to play alongside Henry in MLS Banned FIFA officials register formal appeal King's Cup: Comical Ozil goal seals derby win for Real Italian Cup: Buffon returns as Juve knock out Catania Aus Open: Nadal faces tricky path to slam sweep January 13, 2011 IOC warns India of a possible ban Jordan dump Saudi Arabia out of Asia Cup 8 years on, Freeman still conquering new frontiers Houghton compares Bhaichung with Tendulkar Kelai laments absence of crowd at CWG marathon Spurs seek to end dire record against United Nadal, Wozniacki top seeds at Australian Open Ronanldinho promises success at Flamengo Stosur a lonely Australian seed at home Grand Slam Clijsters reaches final after tough Sydney test India drop to 144 in FIFA rankings Blackpool beat Liverpool to complete shock league double Magic stung by Hornets, win streak snapped at nine games India, Bahrain bid to keep Asian Cup hopes alive 'Roger Federer can win 20 Grand Slams' Berdych booms, but yet to Czech in at majors Messi celebrates Ballon d'Or with Cup hat-trick League Cup: Ipswich stun Arsenal How Udupi's golden girl hurdled her way to stardom Ahmed gets Qatar party started as hosts beat China January 12, 2011 Djeparov fires Uzbeks into Asian Cup last 8 Del Potro's comeback hits the skids in Sydney Agassi shows 'nude' image of wife Graf at auction Totti hints at Roma exit for first time Manchester City suffer Balotelli injury blow Disciplined Iran grab late winner over Iraq Premier League clubs want me: Maradona January 11, 2011 We should be able to play better against Bahrain: Subrata UAE hold North Korea to 0-0 draw in Asian Cup 'Lack of response' from AFI for Mumbai Marathon Slick South Koreans beat Bahrain in Asian Cup Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash Hispania quit Formula One teams body FOTA Asian Cup: Cahill relishes pressure to keep scoring Despite 0-4 loss, Indians earn respect from Aussies Ronaldinho signs for Brazil's Flamengo, says club Nadal tests recovery from flu in soggy Melbourne World number one Wozniacki crashes out in Sydney Babel charged for mocking referee on Twitter India fall 'short' of soccer success, critics say Messi, Mourinho spoil Spanish party at Ballon D'Or After Chennai, Lee-Hesh eye elusive Aus Open Messi wins World Player of the Year award January 10, 2011 Asian Cup: Spirited India lose 0-4 to Australia North Korea, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show Bhat, Mutatkar win Nat badminton crowns Asian Cup: Coach sacked after Syria stun Saudi A high-five for Paes-Bhupathi in Chennai Kobe and Lakers blow out Knicks on home floor Beckhams expecting fourth child in summer Police arrest 15 fans during United's win over Liverpool Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter Tiger tips give India's Atwal a winning bonus Maradona keen to take up EPL coaching offer Asian Cup: Syria stun Saudi, Japan draw Jordan La Liga: Ronaldo hat-trick inspires Real Madrid January 09, 2011 FA Cup: Dalglish foiled as United beat 10-man Liverpool Lee-Hesh complete perfect comeback with fifth Chennai crown Wawrinka gets second time lucky in Chennai Asian Cup: Indian revolution begins with Socceroos test Barcelona trio in running for FIFA Ballon D'Or Arsenal's Walcott apologises for diving Clijsters eases into second round in Sydney Soderling overpowers Roddick to win Brisbane title Asian Cup: India striker Sushil Singh to miss 2 matches with ban Flu-victim Nadal can still win Australian Open: Agassi Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo FA Cup: Late Fabregas penalty rescues Arsenal January 08, 2011 Lee-Hesh stay on course for fifth Chennai title Wawrinka shows Berdych the door, to play Malisse in final Liverpool dismiss Hodgson, turn to Dalglish I-League: East Bengal scores 1-0 victory over Pune FC Atwal shoots four-under, tied 20th at Hawaii Asian Cup: China finish strongly to beat Kuwait Foreigners caught betting at Chennai Open Dominant Federer through to Doha final January 07, 2011 Hosts Qatar fall to Uzbekistan in Asian Cup opener Soderling in Brisbane semis, Bartoli loses Paes, Bhupathi keep Indian hopes alive Solar storm could disrupt London Olympics Berdych benefits from Kavcic's benevolence, to meet Wawrinka in semis Beckham likely to join Spurs: Tottenham coach Injured Ivanovic doubtful for Australian Open Roy Keane sacked as Ipswich manager: reports Beckham signing would be high risk: Keegan Soderling strolls through to Brisbane semis India face daunting tast at Asian Cup 'We were confident of playing like Lee-Hesh' Karthikeyan back in Formula 1 Chennai Open: Indo-Pak Express derails at second hurdle January 06, 2011 Chennai: Seeds advance into last eight CWG scam: More CBI raids in Delhi Somdev lands Australian Open wildcard Doubles is about the team: Aisam Mourinho, Preciado escape punishment over spat King's Cup: Barca, Sevilla advance into quarters Sharapova knocked out in Auckland Celtics survive late Spurs's run to win battle of NBA's best Nadal wobbles into Qatar quarters Chelsea lose again, Man City hold Arsenal January 05, 2011 Chennai: Bopanna-Qureshi through to quarters Kalmadi grilled for over eight hours Kelai, Bizunesh lead Mumbai Marathon challenge Berdych breezes into last 8 in Chennai Balbir, Sita retained in HI selection panel Defending champion Roddick rolls on at Brisbane CBI questions Kalmadi in connection with CWG scam Sharapova advances in Auckland, Kuznetsova out EPL: Man Utd beat Stoke to go three points clear Federer produces trademark 'tweener' in Doha victory January 04, 2011 Chennai Open: Indian challenge ends in singles I-League: Viva Kerala stun Mohun Bagan Berdych breaks no sweat in Chennai opener Blackburn chasing Ronaldinho and Beckham Djokovic impresses as Serbia see off Australia Yuki falls to qualifier Kudryavtsev Ferrari to launch 2011 F1 car at end of month Nadal, Federer renew rivalry in Doha Yet to hear from CBI: Kalmadi At 30, Rohan Bopanna is just starting Barcelona look for more Messis in Argentina Champion Wickmayer overcomes Safina in Auckland Henin continues comeback as Belgium beat Kazakhstan La Liga: Ronaldo double helps Real to 3-2 win at Getafe Indian Express survive derailment attempt January 03, 2011 Jet-lagged Murray can't stop Britain defeat, US win Chennai Open: Somdev-Sanam make early exit 'Cilic's exit bad for the tournament, but good for me' I-League: Odafe scores five in Churchill's big win Chennai Open: Champion Cilic sent packing by Nishikori Squash rankings: Pallikal rises to career-best 27 The unsung champions of the Chennai Open Venky's chicken out of Ronaldinho deal? Sharapova effect sells out Auckland tournament La Liga: Pedro fires Barca clear, Valencia sneak late win Kaka likely to join Manchester United Blatter to set up anti-corruption committee Mahesh and I need to get back to the groove: Paes January 02, 2011 Blatter to set up anti-corruption committee Match against Lee-Hesh will be fun: Dancevic Hopman Cup: Djokovic, Ivanovic give Serbia convincing win over Kazakhstan EPL: Chelsea held 3-3 by Villa in thriller Have to work on my serve to end slam drought: Murray CWG: Construction cost of stadia crossed Rs1000 cr Cilic eyes hat-trick of titles at Chennai Manchester delight as United and City march on January 01, 2011 United scrape past West Brom Vishnu upsets Niland in Chennai Open qualifiers Chennai Open: Tough draw for Somdev Ronaldinho close to Milan exit Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham December 31, 2010 Hodgson apologises to Liverpool fans Dzeko set to join Man City, Real eye striker Abhijeet loses to Ernst; Bojkov is champ 2010: Golden year for Indian sport Woods still the game's biggest earner despite 2010 woes The best sporting quotes of 2010 Phenomenal year for Nadal but Serena leaves void December 30, 2010 Somdev wants to break into top-50 in 2011 Lakers swat Hornets to end three-game slide Chandhok, Karani to steer FMSCI in 2011 Chelsea win, Arsenal draw as Liverpool lose Atwal shines in moderate year for Indian golf December 29, 2010 CBI summons OC chief Suresh Kalmadi for questioning Abramovich ready to stick with Chelsea manager Ancelotti Raninder Singh appointed NRAI president I League: East Bengal steamroll Air India Blistering Heat survive late scare to beat Knicks Man United on top after draw at Birmingham Shooters' surge checked by Asiad blip December 28, 2010 EPL: Balotelli hat-trick puts Man City on top Nimbus launches lucrative world hockey league Top Pak hockey players want to play in Indian league Mavericks survive Nowitzki injury to beat Thunder Arsenal too good for Chelsea December 27, 2010 Dempo refuse to release Joaquim Abranches Asian Cup: Rafi left out of India's 23-member squad Magnificent Mary! Parker spurs San Antonio in win over Wizards Best sporting images of 2010 - Part 1 Images: Berbatov brace keeps Man U on top December 26, 2010 Groningen International: Abhijeet beats Norditsky EPL: Berbatov double seals victory for Man United Van der Sar to retire at end of season? Two Premier League games postponed due to icy weather Heat burn Lakers in Christmas showdown December 25, 2010 National team footballers slam team manager Chowdhury Demichelis leaves Bayern for Spain's Malaga Suresh Kalmadi being blackmailed? Former Milan boss Leonardo named Inter coach Lalit Modi gets relief; disciplinary committee proceedings stayed December 24, 2010 I have not taken any decision alone: Kalmadi Magic snap Spurs' winning streak Gillette will not renew Tiger Woods endorsement contract CBI raids Kalmadi's residences in Delhi and Pune December 23, 2010 No. 1 ranking motivational target: Anand Benitez reign at Inter Milan ends in ignominy Bajrang eyes gold at 2012 Olympics Vijender to start training next month Asiad medal winners demand better facilities Barcelona want Guardiola to emulate Alex Ferguson Bulls beat Wizards to win ninth game in last 10 Vijender shines in golden year for boxers Pele six-time Brazilian title winner...40 years on 'There is potential for sumo wrestling in India' Benzema on song as Real thump Levante December 22, 2010 I-League: East Bengal edge Salgaocar, first win for AIFF XI Shiven Khosla holds top seed Baklan Parimarjan Negi clinches National chess title Proud to be born in Sachin era: Sania Sachin deserves Bharat Ratna: Saina Mumbai marathon organisers rope in IAAF to ratify results Benitez is still Inter coach for now, says Moratti Impact of cold snap on European sport NBA: Depleted Bucks batter champions Lakers Bopanna, Bhambri get Chennai Open wild cards Mumbai Marathon on Jan 16 Bilbao hold Barca in King's Cup December 21, 2010 5 Indian shuttlers in main draw 'Mourinho is a crybaby for ref rant' Beckham still harbours dream of returning to England squad Govt spent Rs 14 cr to treat patients during CWG! World Cup triumph, Nadal cap year of Spanish glory Former Liverpool defender Cohen injured in crash NBA: Terry fires in last quarter to help Dallas burn Heats Award-winning Berbatov urges scribes to stop voting for him Tevez changes mind, decides to stay at Man City Milan sign Sampdoria's Cassano EPL: City blow top spot chance, lose to Everton 2-1 Eto'o claims record fourth African award December 20, 2010 EPL: Tevez urges Man U to buy him back UP sports director apologises to Sudha Bayern demolish Stuttgart with Gomez hat-trick Di Maria snatches late winner for 10-man Real NBA: Hill, Nash help Suns snap Thunder's five-game win streak December 19, 2010 Sudha Singh not to run for UP anymore Inter Milan win world title, give Benitez boost La Liga: Barca crush derby rivals Espanyol 5-1 Serie A: Leaders Milan lose as Borriello hurts ex-club French police break up international doping ring December 18, 2010 India's campaign ends at Indian Open Badminton EPL: Sunderland beat the freeze and Bolton to go sixth EPL: Chelsea v United called off as England freezes I-League: Salgaocar thrash AIFF XI, top table Jenny, Kasey set up title clash in WISPA Masters Sharath goes down in Pro Tour Grand Finals Beckham to get BBC lifetime achievement honour India's Rani, Sardar make it to hockey All Stars team Coaches do not help make athletes mentally tough: Vijender Asiad gold medallist ill-treated at sports function Humpy crashes out of World Championship Heat and red-hot James scorch Knicks by 22 points December 17, 2010 Kashyap, Sindhu in semis of Indian Open Grand Prix Humpy loses in first game of semis Indian challenge ends at Punj Lloyd Scholes ruled out of Man United's trip to Chelsea Arsenal draw Barca in Champions knock-out Pakistan, South Korea get wildcards for Champions Trophy hockey Oz firm mulling legal action against Delhi CWG organisers over unpaid bills Formula One taking the 'green' route Feared Barcelona keen to avoid French in Champions League draw Spain's Xavi gets World Player of the Year honour Kashyap, Arvind advance to India Open quarters December 16, 2010 Carlsen first in London Classic; Anand joint second Pallikal in quarters, Chinappa and Ghosal bow out I League: Bagan, Dempo share honours Harika bows out of World Championship India-Qatar friendly match called off Players need to rethink pay: NBA Commissioner Stern Advani loses to Dechawat in World snooker final Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic as part of three-team trade Blackburn's Indian owners rule out Maradona as manager Europa League: Sevilla sneak through Inter Milan cruise into Club World Cup final December 15, 2010 Injured Saina pulls out of India Open Advani enters final with second world title in sight Air India down Indian Oil in Beighton final Ghosal beats Weller, meets Shabana next Blackburn owners have Maradona on radar SAFF C'ship: Indian eves rout Sri Lanka 7-0 Media hype might have affected Saina in Asiad Anand draws with Adams, remains in joint lead Humpy in semis, Harika faces another tiebreaker Hong Kong title as good as being number one: Saina My focus is to save my job: Bhowmick I was born to do only boxing: Mary Kom December 14, 2010 Punj Lloyd PSA Masters: Indians disappoint Indian lifters shine at C'wealth Youth meet Humpy takes lead in World Championship Allardyce lacked our vision: Rovers' new Indian owners Nadal, Wozniacki bag ITF World Champion awards F1 imposes 'curfew' on hard-working mechanics Blackburn sack manager Allardyce Wenger slams Old Trafford pitch as unfit for attractive play No 1 spot not far if my good run continues: Saina Power Your Champions -- contribute just Rs 100 Obama takes LA Lakers to community service project EPL: Man United knock Arsenal off top as Park strikes December 13, 2010 Mumbai FC register third win Yachting Association gets flak after Asiad silver World Team Cup 2011 scrapped due to lack of a sponsor Carlsen joins Anand, McShane in lead Ghana lifts ban to escape FIFA sanctions F1: Team orders can come out of hiding now Lok Sabha congratulates Saina Nehwal Rozario steps down as Bagan coach Atwal nominated for 'Special Achievement Award' La Liga: Messi leads Barca rout of Sociedad Man City join Arsenal at top, Chelsea slip again 'Hong Kong title will make up for Asiad disappointment' December 12, 2010 Bolton go fifth as Wolves get derby win over Birmingham I-League: Odafe's double strike sinks Bagan Hingis weds French showjumper Hutin Shahid backs Dhanraj for hockey coach job Serie A: AC Milan thump Bologna 3-0 Serbian federation needs changes: Djokovic's dad Anand beats Short, in joint lead with McShane Humpy in World Women's Chess quarters Lahiri signs off tied 4th in Cambodian Open Man City reject Tevez's transfer request Man City go joint top as Toure torments West Ham Hong Kong title will make up for Asiad disappointment: Saina Saina wins Hong Kong Open; inches closer to No 1 spot December 11, 2010 Saina enters Hong Kong Super Series final Pathania storms to victory in Mumbai Vettel handed trophy, Korean GP wins promoter award F1 lift ban on controversial team orders I am fit enough to be India's hockey coach: Dhanraj Illness halts Navratilova's Kilimanjaro climb Barcelona in record shirt deal with Qatar Foundation London: Anand beats Carlsen, rises to second December 10, 2010 Saina advances to Hong Kong Open semis After Beckham, Nadal to model Armani undies London: Anand draws again, slips to third Vijay races ahead on day three Captain Terry questions Chelsea's desire 'Put AIFF in order to improve Indian football' Foreign coaches do not suit Indian hockey: KPS Gill Injuries hit Punj Lloyd PSA Masters England's European big guns go head to head AIFF mulls hiring foreign doctor From headbutt to handshake, Materazzi and Zidane make up Roddick commits to US Davis Cup play for 2011 Ronaldo's prolific form gives Real reason to cheer December 09, 2010 London: Vishy Anand held by Nakamura Pardew appointed Newcastle manager Indian football gets 700-crore boost Rafick sizzling 63 puts him on top Hong Kong Open: Saina in quarters, Kashyap crashes out Ghana clubs in league pullout after raid Indian Golf League set to tee off from Dec 10 FIFA not corrupt, England bad losers: Blatter Arsenal, Roma, Shakhtar complete last 16 line-up December 08, 2010 Sandhu shoots a whirlwind 63, equals course record 'Berbatov wants to end career at Old Trafford' Ecclestone turns assault into an advert Barca win built on fresh rocks from club 'quarry' Renault F1 team renamed Lotus Renault GP Arsenal still fretting on last 16 Champions League place Apologetic Renault to pay libel damages to Piquet Brazil's Ronaldo to take paternity test CL: Anderson goal puts wasteful United on top I'm confident of winning an Olympic medal as well: Ashwini December 07, 2010 Delhi CWG organisers accused of owing millions Southall FC looking to set up academy for youngsters Hockey captain Rajpal wants Australian coach Anand, Carlsen set for No. 1 battle at London Qatar to use cruise ship for World Cup accommodation UEFA cuts Mourinho ban to one match EPL: Liverpool cruise past Villa on Houllier's return December 06, 2010 Navratilova embarks on her climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro Xavi, Iniesta and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist CL: Man United one clean sheet away from record La Liga: Villarreal, Espanyol stay in touch with leaders Indian shooters could have done better in Guangzhou: Bindra Sunderland, West Brom continue upward progress Images: Joyous Serbs win first Davis Cup title December 05, 2010 Rikard Karlberg lifts Indian Open Serbia win Davis Cup for first time World Championship: Humpy beats Melissa Greeff, Harika held December 04, 2010 EPL: Arsenal surges to top; Chelsea's dull draw Qatar WC could be held in January: Beckenbauer FA chief quits, says cannot trust FIFA Djokovic win leaves Davis Cup final in balance December 03, 2010 Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality Saina eyes Hong Kong and India Open title Bopanna-Qureshi bag Peace and Sport Award Motherland of soccer humiliated in World Cup vote FIFA must look to own future after World Cup vote Eto'o loses appeal against three-game headbutt ban Liverpool lead charge into Europa League last 32 Sharath, Subhajit to play in ITTF Pro Tour Finals in Seoul Russia, Qatar take World Cup to new lands December 02, 2010 Davis Cup final: Serbia aim to make history Russia and Qatar to host 2018 and 2022 World Cups Putting woes for Atwal, Hyung-sung leads Indian Open The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner England bid focuses on soccer legacy for FIFA Impressive Netherlands/Belgium bid gets FIFA applause Four bidders contest 2018 World Cup prize Match-fixing claims to be investigated in Bulgaria Spending plans of World Cup bidders Colombian Prez vows to eradicate drugs from soccer CWG scam: Bhanot, Verma likely to face arrest Ligue 1: Marseille lead despite draw with Rennes Former Cluj coach suspended after smashing up dugout Voting for soccer WC hosts: How does it work? Clijsters named WTA player of the year for second time FIFA set to take sport's biggest decision Europa League: Juve frozen out, Atletico face exit League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham City win December 01, 2010 Dempo beat East Bengal 3-1 to win Super Cup Colaco accused of nominating himself for AFC award Ghosal, Joshna for Sr. National squash at CCI Sudha almost quit sport due to illness in 2005 2022 World Cup bidders prepare to play last cards Tiger's event attracts top-notch field Mourinho banned, Real fined after red card probe West Ham dump holders Man Utd out of League Cup November 30, 2010 China sponsored Indian women's water polo team in Asiad Sharapova to lead Russia's Fed Cup team Glad to get Asiad gold but didn't expect it: Vikas FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations Chelsea's worst run of form since I joined in 2004: Drogba Indian team can win Olympic medal in London: Brasa I will prove myself in future, vows Mary Kom Atwal aims for first Indian Open title since 1999 Mourinho defiant despite drubbing at Nou Camp Desailly on shortlist for Ghana coach job Federer passion still fuelled by Nadal rivalry India to play Qatar, Syria before Asian Cup campaign 'FIFA should postpone World Cup vote' CWG scam: CBI raids homes of Bhanot, Verma BBC makes new allegations against FIFA ex-co members Five-star Barca conjure rout of Real in 'Clasico' Villa double leads Barca to 5-0 rout of Real in 'Clasico' November 29, 2010 I deserved better from the system: Brasa Stuttgart slap record fine on red-carded Marica 15-year-old climber Chea on top of the world Psychatric sessions gave confidence for Asiad: Manpreet Jeev pulls out of Indian Open Luck was on my side at the Asian Games: Vijender I've done no wrong: Kalmadi Images: Blues held, Manchester United top table Barcelona vs Real Madrid: The key head-to-heads Federer thanks new coach for return to form Manchester United to face arch-rivals Liverpool in FA Cup Federer overpowers Nadal to win World Tour Final Images: India shining at the Asian Games November 28, 2010 Chelsea held at Newcastle, Spurs beat Liverpool Bhupathi-Mirnyi end runners-up at World Tour Finals Indian team was the best in Asian Games: Sandeep Singh Asian Games medal winners in cue sports honoured Warm welcome for Pakistan hockey players Milan held by Samp as Ibrahimovic goes quiet Federer and Nadal set for grand finale Nadal fights off Murray to reach final Five-star Berbatov puts Man Utd back on top November 27, 2010 Gala show bring curtains down on Asian Games Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal CWG OC official Jayachandran sent to 11 days' judicial custody Vijender named India's flag bearer at Asiad closing Mainz beat Nuremberg to cut Dortmund's lead Bopanna-Qureshi receive Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to World Tour Finals semis Saina reclaims 2nd spot in world rankings Berdych says umpire was scared of Nadal Raging Nadal storms into semi-finals November 26, 2010 Chandhok eyes F1 return in crowded driver market Images: India record best-ever medal haul at Asiad Vijender wins historic 2nd Asiad boxing gold for India Women's relay team power India to record gold haul Asiad: Sreedharan gets silver in 5000m Asian Games: India men storm to kabaddi gold Afghanistan pipped to cricket gold by Bangladesh Asiad: Skater Anup Kumar Yama clinches 2 bronze for India F1 boss Ecclestone beaten and robbed in London No win for Indian doubles sepaktakraw teams Asian Games: Indian women's kabaddi team clinch gold I would have gone abroad if I had left United: Rooney Ronaldo, Zidane to play UN charity match next month Grappler Suman to wrestle for 63kg freestyle bronze Mourinho can plot Barca's fall with eyes closed Putin boosts Russia's chance of hosting 2018 World Cup I have not been summoned by the CBI: Kalmadi Federer, Murray keep it simple to reach World Tour semis November 25, 2010 Medals are precious since people had written me off: Sania Somdev gets direct entry into Chennai Open Asian Games Images: Vikas ends boxing gold drought Dinesh Kumar wins silver in boxing Asian Games: Vikas wins gold in boxing Asian Games: Ashwini, Joseph win golds in 400m hurdles Asian Games wrestling: Khatri wins bronze Liu Xiang banishes memories of Beijing misery Asiad: Luka wins bronze in women's 800m Wimbledon will put tennis on the Olympic map: Federer Tushar's goal gives India Asiad medal after 8 years Vettel to drive his F1 car through central Berlin Champion Serena Williams to miss Australian Open Nadal powers on as unlucky Djokovic loses focus United States bid offers FIFA safe bet for success India well on course for sixth Asiad kabaddi gold Relieved Inter lead seven CL teams through Asiad: Indian wrestlers woeful run continues November 24, 2010 Asiad: Gowda flops, Tintu impresses in track & field Roddick's semi-final hopes fading after Berdych defeat Asiad: Manpreet, Vijender make finals Asian Games: Mary Kom, Kavita end with bronze medals Asiad: Vikas, Dinesh in finals; Bronze for Suranjoy Asiad: Indian archer Tarundeep Rai creates history Injured Fabregas out for 2-3 weeks Asiad: Grapplers Ram Vir, Pradeep lose out on bronze Tripura CM, state tennis body congratulate Somdev Asiad: Indian eves fail to defend bronze in hockey Kavita settles for bronze in Asiad women's boxing Skeet shooters end without medal in Asian Games Federer supreme as Murray challenge fizzles out Monfils to lead France team in Davis Cup final Zidane TV ad edges Qatar ahead in 2022 race: bookies Second Uzbek athlete caught doping at Asian Games CL: Milan, Marseille march on, Arsenal stumble Asiad: Indian eves bag bronze in squash November 23, 2010 Hockey coach Harendra quits after loss against Malaysia Asiad: Indian women maintain joint top after six rounds in chess Asian Games: Indian ruggers finish 7th Images: Somdev creates history with tennis double Asian Games: Malaysia edge India in hockey thriller Asian Games: Poonia settles for bronze, Prajusha ninth Eto'o handed three-game ban for headbutt Asiad: Wrestler Dharmender misses bronze Asiad: Indian shooters struggle in skeet event Arteta grabs late equaliser at Sunderland Real Madrid turn to Zidane for European inspiration India eyes MotoGP in 2012 Asiad: Indian eves disappoint in individual road race Asiad: Somdev wins gold in tennis singles Ajax ban Suarez for biting PSV player Asiad: Deepika loses in bronze-medal play-off Dharmender keeps India's hopes alive Asiad: Indian men and women in squash semis Nadal finds spark as Tour Finals get lift off CBI may arrest Kalmadi soon: Report November 22, 2010 Bhupathi-Mirnyi win in ATP World Tours Finals Indian women chess players continue fine show, men falter Images: Somdev, Sanam provide India with gold Asian Games: Bright start for Indian squash team Asiad: Indian athletes draw blank after first day's high Indian eves lose to holders China, take on Japan for bronze Indian women spikers crash out of Asian Games Boxer Santosh assures India of medal in 64-kg category Asiad: India's Jamesboy enters men's canoe single 200m final Indian grapplers out of medal contention Somdev-Sanam win gold, Sania-Vishnu settle for silver Shortened season step in the right direction: Federer Rugby team in last 8 despite losing to Korea Mary Kom, Kavita in Asiad women's boxing semis Kamel blasts Bahrain officials after Asiad failure Indian men secure team bronze in archery Indian women make winning start in Asiad kabaddi Asiad: Somdev fights back from the dead to reach final Ghosal leads India to second straight victory 'The Indian Express' to reunite at Aus Open Fahey re-elected to second term as WADA president Paes-Dlouhy off to a poor start Latecomers India finally join party at Guangzhou Venky's to rename Blackburn stadium: report Inter lose again as Eto'o does 'Zidane' headbutt ATP agree to shorten men's calendar from 2012 November 21, 2010 Images: Sreedharan, Sudha lead India's gold rush World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Soderling in opener Rudisha, Vlasic named IAAF athletes of year Asiad: Indian men slip, women go second in chess EPL: Blackburn beat Villa 2-0, move up five places Krasic returns to inspire Juventus to victory Asian Games: Sandeep brace gives India win over Japan Asian Games: Indian boxers assured of bronze medals Steeplechaser Sudha bags India's 2nd gold in athletics Asiad: Indian men spikers crash out in quarters Asian Games: India win medals in Greco-Roman wrestling after 30 yrs Asiad: Erratic Sania loses to Amanmuradova, settles for bronze Indian women archers claim maiden Asiad medal Asiad: Preeja Sreedharan wins 10,000m gold Asian Games: Somdev in semis, Rastogi crashes out Shotgun Sodhi finally provides golden touch to shooters' show Ronaldo, Messi hat-tricks light up La Liga United capitalise on Chelsea, Arsenal defeats November 20, 2010 India at the Asian Games: Day 8 Asiad: Indian eves swamp Kazak to remain in medal contention Asiad chess: Indian men strengthen position at top Asiad: Sailors give India a silver Asiad Boxing: Vijender in semis, Amandeep in quarters Aditya grabs fourth medal in cue sports Asiad: Golfers clinch silver Gebrselassie return prompted by passionate appeals Asiad hockey: India down Pakistan to enter semis Federer says number one Nadal will be hard to topple Asian Games: Indian athletes aim to build on CWG show Asian Games: Sania storms into singles semis November 19, 2010 Liverpool lose injured Gerrard for up to a month Raos complete Blackburn takeover Asiad: Lifters disappointing run comes to an end Asiad archery: Deepika qualifies for second stage Indian men spank Uzbekistan 4-0 Hidayat crashes out of Asian Games badminton Asiad: Indian women swamp Thailand to stay in medal hunt Asiad: Advani bows out of snooker singles event Asiad: Uzbek Judo medalist fails drug test India at the Asian Games: Day 7 Sania enters quarters, Somdev, Karan in pre-quarters Asian Games Boxing: Dinesh assured of medal, Vikas also wins India trap team wins bronze but fails to win individual medals Asian Games Squash: Saurav Ghosal enters semis Nadal and Federer to meet in two exhibition matches Shooting coach Thomas to quit following dismal show Rowers fetch another silver for India Asiad hockey: Indian men take on Pakistan Asian Games Rowing: women's pair wins bronze Formula 1 2010: The Men Who Almost Made It Takhar wins India's 2nd gold at Asian Games November 18, 2010 Images: Saina's Asian Games challenge ends Paes-Dlouhy pooled in Group A for London Finals Taiwan President enters Asian Games taekwondo dispute Asian Games: Indians book berth in squash quarters Asiad: Sixth-place finish for men's 4x100m relay team Khade demands modern facilities for more medals FIFA ban, fine ex-co members over corruption charges Asian Games: Samota assured of medal, Suranjoy advances France's EPL players show England the way India at the Asian Games: Day 6 Asian Games: Golfer Rashid tied third after Day 2 Vijay Kumar wins bronze in 25m centre fire pistol Sharath beaten, Indian challenge ends in Table Tennis Dismal day for Indian shuttlers; Jwala-Diju bow out Carlos Moya bids tearful farewell Indian rowers fetch two silver in Asian Games Football friendlies (Images): Messi shines Sania cruises into women's singles second round Asian Games: India's campaign ends in men's singles badminton November 17, 2010 Injured Sandhyarani claims wushu silver for India Asiad: Saina enters quarter-finals in women's badminton Melbourne may pull the plug on F1 after 2014 Images: India rout hapless Bangladesh in hockey We will give all the answers: Kalmadi on CWG mess India at the Asian Games: Day 5 Asian Games Hockey: India rout Bangladesh 9-0 Boxing: Vikas storms into last 16 Messi vies with Japanese teenager, Swede for top goal Asiad: Indian shooters' dismal show continues Khade fails to qualify for 100m freestyle final Federer no match for Nadal's athleticism: McEnroe Vettel and Webber clear the air November 16, 2010 Images: Khade, Ashish script history at Asiad Manchester United owners to pay off huge debts Kalmadi hails Ashish, Khade bronze-winning efforts Ashish creates history with bronze in gymnastics India at the Asian Games: Day 4 Khade creates history with Asiad bronze Asian Games: Suranjoy books berth in pre-quarters Asiad: Shuttler Aditi fights injury to enter 2nd round Indian shooters misfire for second day running 'Irregularities' in hosting CWG to be examined: M S Gill Asian Games: Indian eves lose 0-3 to Japan in hockey Indian cyclists fail to qualify for men's team pursuit event Lajong to play Sheffield FC in exhibition tie Lotus F1 team boss torn over name change China organisers rapped over 'sold-out' stadiums Asian Games: Yet another dull day for Indian paddlers Football fans want China coach sacked after Games flop Asiad football: Defending champs Qatar, host China knocked out Asian Games: Khade enters 50m butterfly finals Saina's Asiad campaign commences on Wednesday FIFA begins hearing into vote-selling allegations Indians suffer another loss in beach volleyball Asian Games: Indian duo makes Wushu semi-finals Toyota severs links with HRT F1 team Bayern Munich to play charity match in Kolkata Vettel title a triumph for real racing November 15, 2010 China and South Korea gunfight rages on in Guangzhou CBI arrests Darbari, Mahendroo on QBR muddle Asiad: Khade finishes 4th in 50m freestyle India bag silver in Asian Games snooker team event 'Emperor' Gebrselassie in retirement U-turn CWG probe: ED may summon Bhanot India at the Asian Games: Day 3 Indian shooters flop in windy conditions at Asian Games Asian Games 2010: Images from Day 3 Asian Games: Shooter Tejaswini Sawant draws a blank Indian shooters out of medal race in 50m rifle prone Asian Games: Yadav loses in men's Judo repechage final Torres injury a chance for Llorente to shine in Portugal friendly Asian Games hockey: India spank Hong Kong 7-0 Vettel inspired by Raikkonen's epic comeback Eng keeps away from media allegations over 2018 WC bid England, France seek to end bad year on a high EPL Images: Chelsea stunned, Man U held by Villa More disappointment in the pool for Japan's Kitajima Asian Games: Mixed outing for Indian paddlers Dallas upset Beckham's Galaxy to reach MLS final CBI files cases, conducts searches at homes of former CWG officials Asian Games: Khade qualifies for 50m freestyle finals Rossi undergoes successful shoulder surgery Asian Games: India snooker team in final, assured of silver medal China's Li sets weightlifting world records Jeev ends tied 16th in Singapore Open Soderling beats Monfils to claim Paris Masters Gomez double sets up Bayern win, Ribery back Higuain snatches late win for Real against Gijon No points from Abu Dhabi, Force India finishes 7th Kuwait thump India 1-9 in football friendly EPL: Chelsea stunned 3-0 by inspired Sunderland November 14, 2010 India open hockey campaign against HK in Asiad Images: Vettel is a champion in a hurry Alok ends India's medal drought in Pool events Sobbing Vettel is F1's youngest champion Advani opens gold account, shooters bag two more medals Sania raring to go at the Asiad Mixed day for Indians in chess in Asian Games India suffer second loss in Asian Games handball Indian shooters bag silver and bronze medal Indian lifters finish 9th, 11th in men's 62kg CWG: CIC summons Organising Committee and IOA Federer downed by Monfils in Paris semi-final 'Jai Ho' to enthrall at Asian Games closing ceremony La Liga: Messi inspires Barca over Villarreal Advani wins gold in Asian Games Billiards singles Asian Games: India assured of medal in men's team tennis Asian Games: Indian women shooters win silver Asian Games: Vijay Kumar wins bronze in shooting November 13, 2010 Soderling ends Llodra's run to reach Paris final Asian Games: Shooters shine but India have bad day overall United escape at Villa, Spurs end winless run Vettel on pole in Abu Dhabi title decider Chinese fans learn to cheer cricket on its Games debut Mixed day for Indian paddlers at Asian Games Asian Games: Indian weightlifters fail to impress on Day 1 Equestrian team withdrawn from Asian Games Dwyer, Aymar named 2010 FIH Players of the Year again Dortmund charge seven points clear after victory Zidane named special adviser of Real Madrid Narang wins silver, Bindra disappoints Asian Games: Men's tennis team in quarters, eves crash out Shooters open India's Asian Games account, fetch silver Federer closes in on maiden Paris Masters trophy Asian Games: Indian shuttlers bow out of team event November 12, 2010 Soderling eases past Roddick to reach Paris semis Images: Unique Asiad opening mesmerises world India to host four major hockey tourneys in next 3 years Vettel would be F1's cheeky young champion Cricket's future in doubt at Asian Games Resolute Alonso divides and conquers Bhupathi-Mirnyi qualify for Tour Finals Guangzhou security tightens ahead of opening ceremony China to leave Asian Games rivals in wake Bindra, Narang to lead India's charge in Asiad Djokovic bows out, trio clinch ATP finals slots There's always next year, says Webber Formula One's four-way title battle November 11, 2010 Bhupathi-Mirnyi enter Paris quarters India seal knockout berth in Asian Games football 5,61,909 tickets sold at Delhi Games History of the Asian Games Chandhok pondering switch from Hispania Real Madrid thump Murcia to avoid Cup upset India's bid for 2019 Asian Games still on: Randhir Singh Federer mauls Gasquet, Murray labours to victory Asian Games opening ceremony ready to cast a spell Indian flag to be raised at Guangzhou 'Tough competition for shooters at Asian Games' Boxers strive to end gold drought at Asian Games Manchester derby fizzles out, Chelsea extend gap 'Supermom' Mary targets Asian Games, Olympics gold Singapore gives Jeev Milkha Singh good vibes Houghton may quit if India fail at Asian Cup November 10, 2010 Murray wins after overcoming Paris jitters Djokovic and Roddick progress at Paris Masters Fans, officials pay respect on anniversary of Enke death Paes-Dlouhy advance to Paris Masters quarters 'Japan will be cheered, not jeered at Asian Games' China hopes to continue domination at Asian Games Cost of London 2012 aquatics venue rises Fergie's job? Why not, but not now, says Blanc Whiff of change and sniff of flu before Manchester derby Federer backs plans to shorten season Manchester City's title credentials at stake against United Man United boss Ferguson left with 'no idea' on team Drogba recovering from malaria, say Chelsea EPL: Spurs held by Sunderland November 09, 2010 Asian Games football: India squander lead, lose to Qatar OC fails to generate expected revenue from CWG Venky's profits soar, will Blackburn benefit? Gadkari takes on Congress on CWG corruption Gasquet battles into Paris Masters second round UCI calls for action over Contador Ronaldo wins libel payout over partying claim The best sports images from the last 24 hours November 08, 2010 Somdev out of top-100, Bhupathi-Mirnyi in 6th spot Sania-Hsieh finish second best in Taipei Red Bull trust Vettel to do the right thing Paes, Bhupathi and Bopanna awarded byes for Paris Masters Chilean miner wins NY hearts by finishing marathon Sutil content with result at Brazilian GP Bhupathi-Mirnyi lose to Murray brothers in Valencia Open World wrestling champion Sushil gets engaged Real ease to derby win, Barcelona see off Getafe Indonesia's Hidayat breaks Super Series jinx Saina receives Khel Ratna from Gill Clinical Torres finds form for resurgent Liverpool Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final Brasa keen to continue working with Indian hockey Images: Vettel wins to keep title race alive Tearful Gebrselassie announces retirement November 07, 2010 Force India fail to win points in Brazil Red Bull win in Brazil to take team title Leaders Lazio lose derby, Milan and Juve win Chelsea slump at Liverpool as Arsenal lose at home Federer beats Djokovic to win Swiss Indoors India lose 2-0 to Kuwait in Asian Games football Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to Valencia Open final Sauber F1 engineers robbed at gunpoint Ivanovic rises in rankings with season's final win Indian-origin foreign players in Women's Indian Open golf How Alonso can win F1 title in Brazil Federer extends dominance over Roddick to reach final Button escapes unhurt from armed attackers November 06, 2010 Hulkenberg puts Williams on pole in Brazil Park strikes late as United scramble past Wolves Ibrahimovic fights with AC Milan team-mate in training Ivanovic celebrates birthday in Bali by reaching final Asian Games torch arrives in host city Guangzhou Bopanna-Qureshi crash out of Valencia Open Somdev out of singles, wins in doubles November 05, 2010 Bhupathi-Mirnyi enter semis at Valencia Red Bull emotionally favour Vettel, says Webber Gerrard's 15-minute hat-trick saves Liverpool November 04, 2010 London drops 2015 World athletics bid Rajpal, Surinder to lead Asian Games hockey teams Champions League images: Real, Chelsea through Late World Cup oracle octopus replaced by Paul II Murray, Youzhny and Verdasco out in Valencia Champions League: Real, Bayern, Chelsea through November 03, 2010 Mariamma Koshy appointed interim president of Hockey India Somdev, Yuki in 2nd round of ATP Challenger India should win about 80 medals at Asiad: Randhir Singh World champion surfer Andy Irons found dead in hotel Mourinho vows to isolate emotion at San Siro Malaga sack coach Ferreira after poor start Language please! Sampdoria in a muddle after bans CL images: Inter stunned by Spurs, Barca held Ferrer, Murray script laboured wins at Valencia Open Batista named Argentina's new coach The best sports images from the last 24 hours Inter outwitted by Spurs as leaders toil November 02, 2010 Narang to be India's flag-bearer at Asian Games opening 'Men's hockey team eyeing Olympic qualification' Redknapp threatens TV boycott after Nani goal row Batista poised to be named Argentina coach Verdasco finals bid back on track in Valencia Tiger sniffs out new territory as world number two If there is an injury crisis it's not my fault: Benitez Blackpool beat nine-man West Brom for overdue home win Jones reflects on doping scandal in new book The best sports images from the last 24 hours November 01, 2010 Ivanovic parts ways with Graf's former coach Ferdinand to miss United's trip to Bursaspor EPL images: Reds snatch victory, Newcastle win big CVC likely to summon officials related to CWG scam Bopanna rises to career-high rank of 14 in doubles CL: Inter, Real lead push for early qualification Rooney is a troubled soul: Sir Alex Ferguson Westwood begins life as top dog in the supermarket Sitwala loses to Russell in World Pro final Clijsters too good for Wozniacki in Doha Barca will ignore Mourinho mind games: Messi Rodriguez snatches win for Liverpool October 31, 2010 New stars shining high on Indian horizon Bopanna-Qureshi end runners-up at St.Petersburg Open La Liga: Ronaldo lifts Real, Barca thump Sevilla Churchill Brothers in semi-finals of Durand Cup Dismal revenue collection for Games OC Man United keep up the chase with win over Spurs October 30, 2010 Kashyap crashes out of Denmark Open Super Series Anand beats Bacrot to finish second Houghton is not racist: Bhutia Dementieva retires, Zvonareva beats Clijsters 609 athletes to represent India in Asian Games Sachin's bat fetches Rs 42 lakh Muntari ends goal drought to seal Inter win at Genoa Advani out of World Pro Billiards C'ship Maradona @ 50: Memories for a lifetime Images: Best sports action of the last 24 hours October 29, 2010 Nigeria ban fully lifted, Bosnia under threat Olympic champion Dementieva announces retirement Anand held by Gashimov; Carlsen claims title World Cup vote to go ahead: Blatter Barca keeper Pinto gets CL ban after tricks fool striker Kashyap in quarters of Denmark Open 3 Indians in World Pro billiards quarter-finals Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of St. Petersburg Open AFC team satisfied with Goan I-league clubs 'Little Princess' Wozniacki enjoys Doha coronation Alonso title could devalue F1, says Mosley WTA Doha: Wozniacki reaches semis and earns No. 1 ranking Images: Best sports action from the last 24 hours 'I'm done with boxing',says Mike Tyson Man United's Hernandez nearly quit football Vettel not giving up yet on F1 championship title chance October 28, 2010 Bhupathi-Mirnyi out of France ATP event Chetan Anand loses; Kashyap, Pawar score Durand Cup: Salgaocar trounce Air India Anand draws with Topalov, stays joint-second Ecclestone at 80 eyes another decade Advani, Sethi start well in World Pro billiards Stosur shocks Wozniacki in Doha The best sports images from the last 24 hours Venkys rule out spending spree if they buy Blackburn Arsenal crush Newcastle in League Cup Woods' 281-week reign as World No.1 to end on Sunday October 27, 2010 Bhutia to launch football school for underprivileged children Bopanna-Qureshi advance in St Petersburg Open Anand salvages draw against Carlsen Germany's '54 World Cup win could be drug-tainted: study Hockey India president Vidya Stokes resigns Muster beaten on ATP return after 11 years Inter stunned by Milito's Ballon d'Or exclusion Chautala chef-de-mission for Asian Games Indian football team starts campaign against Kuwait I was never going to leave Man U: Rooney Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000 Arsenal shouldn't get carried away: Fabregas Hernandez sends Man United through to last eight Vote for your FIFA Player of the Year Anand crushes Wang Yue, back in contention October 26, 2010 World Cup's psychic octopus dies in Germany Indian company Venky's to take over EPL side Rovers: report New details emerge about Tiger Woods's sex life Muster gets lucky break in Vienna comeback Serie A: Milan sink Napoli to seize second place Images: Weekend European football action Newcastle Utd's Carroll fined for nightclub assault October 25, 2010 Prasar Bharti defends Commonwealth Games telecast deal Somdev rises to career-high 94 in ATP rankings F1 title battle set to go down to very last lap EPL images: Super Sunday for Arsenal, Liverpool SC dismisses Bhupathi's plea on tax exemption issue Federer wins at Stockholm, equals Sampras' record Sania hopes for medals at Asian Games Portsmouth sold, out of administration October 24, 2010 Clinical Arsenal demolish Man City Rooney stand-in Hernandez hits two in United win Azarenka beats Kirilenko to win Kremlin Cup Sutil given five place grid penalty Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead in Pearl Spring Chess CVC may inspect Commonwealth Games venues, OC Sri Lanka's lone gold medallist fails dope test: report No Aus athlete in CWG squad tested positive: Crosswhite Liuzzi finishes sixth at Korean GP La Liga: Four-goal Ronaldo dazzles, Messi sizzles Korean F1 GP Images: Alonso triumphs Archery coach Lenin dies in accident Alonso grabs F1 lead after chaotic Korean win Bhupathi moves SC on tax exemption issue Leaders Chelsea break club record October 23, 2010 Ajay Jayaram enters Dutch Open final Schalke draw with Frankfurt, Werder crush Gladbach EPL: Chelsea stretch lead at top, Spurs held Federer survives early service break to enter Stockholm final I don't regret missing two gold medals: Narang Bacrot shocks Anand in Pearl Spring Chess Portsmouth likely to close after deal collapses F1 fans left disappointed by Korea GP organisers F1 organisers relax Korea pit lane rules for safety Bayern escape with draw at Hamburg Nine Australian athletes test positive for banned stimulant Bopanna-Qureshi crash out of Kremlin Cup Sutil to start at 14th, Liuzzi 18th at Korean GP Schumi warned for impeding Barrichello in S Korea GP Vettel beats Webber to pole in South Korea When Pele enchanted Calcutta Pele @ 70: The Beautiful game's greatest impression Federer survives Wawrinka scare India should encourage girls to take up sport: Kapil Now, a formula to help marathoners finish the race October 22, 2010 Rooney to stay at Manchester United Israeli breaks Iranian's multi-player chess record Atwal to represent India at CIMB Asia Pacific Spinning Webber fastest in South Korea Time for Man U to turn focus back to EPL challenge Perth squeeze more mirth out of Rooney gag Golfer Montgomerie escapes serious injury in car smash It's love all as Sharapova engaged to NBA star CWG kicks off India's Olympic gold quest Portugal denies alleged collusion in World Cup bid Angry Man U fans storm Rooney's house I am game for Dani challenge, says discus thrower Poonia Jankovic, Tsonga lose in Kremlin Cup openers Federer tramples Dent to enter Stockholm quarters Europa League: Atletico win, Adebayor tricks Badminton: Indian trio make Dutch Open quarters October 21, 2010 My grandmother wanted a boy: Saina Ferguson to resolve Rooney 'saga' on Thursday NADA hearing postponed again Liverpool fans hurt in clashes before Napoli game Uncertainty hangs over FIFA World Cup hosting FIFA pair provisionally suspended over vote-selling claim Ecclestone gives seal of approval to Korea F1 circuit Bopanna-Aisam make it to Kremlin Cup quarters CL images: Messi props Barca, Inter edge Spurs Rooney confirms decision to leave Man U Messi fires Barca, Inter thwart Spurs October 20, 2010 Indian GP F1 track on course: Bernie Nanjing Chess: Anand held, Carlsen off to a flier Rooney to miss Bursaspor match India play Myanmar in 2012 Olympic qualifier Rafter takes Australian Davis Cup reins Hockey team to start against Hong Kong China in Asian Games FIFA begins probe into World Cup vote-selling allegations CL: Ronaldo inspires Real Madrid to win over Milan Rooney revelation overshadows home clash Ferguson shocked as Rooney says he wants to go The best of the Commonwealth Games Real win aristocratic duel with AC Milan October 19, 2010 CWG: ED registers case for FEMA violation CWG worst assault on Delhi since 1857! Bernie Ecclestone touches 80, and at full throttle 'Kalmadi proved India's truly incredible' Rooney issue hovers over United's Bursaspor clash PM invited me but I was busy: Kalmadi I-T department raids at CWG headquarters CWG gold a result of four years of sacrifice: Ponnappa La Liga: Ten-man Hercules deny Villarreal the top spot Crowd in India during CWG was abusive: Pak hockey captain Indian army's Mission Olympics reaping rewards Mourinho believes Ferguson will convince Rooney to stay Olympic champion Merritt suspended 21 months October 18, 2010 Duplicating CWG success at Asian Games will be tough: Sandhu Delhi govt announces cash award for CWG medal winners British media urges Rooney to learn from Tendulkar Images: Liverpool continue to slide, Chelsea held Sports Ministry releases details of money sanctioned by PM Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney Newcastle Utd striker Carroll charged with assault Golfer Greg Norman engaged to longtime friend Torres suffering crisis of confidence: Hodgson Spain's Llorente on target again, Sevilla lose I won discus gold despite knee swelling: Poonia CWG gold should shut up rumour mongers: Jwala Rooney set to ditch Manchester United? CWG: India's hits and misses Ronaldo on song as Real prepare to host AC Milan I had almost quit gymnastics: CWG medallist October 17, 2010 Karl Beck clinches Tashkent Challenger title No need to quit my post, says CWG Federation chief Indian wrestlers win Rustem-e-Indo-Pak title Everton beat Liverpool in front of new owners Nadal inaugurates his tennis school in AP Zidane to work alongside Mourinho at Real Madrid Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win 22 more CWG works under CVC scanner Kalmadi hits back at Delhi CM Dikshit Paes-Melzer win Shanghai Masters Murray thrashes Federer to lift Shanghai title CAG audit of CWG Village to begin from Oct 28 Kalmadi meets Reddy ahead of GoM meeting on Monday Red-hot Pato downs Chievo to send Milan top Aussie Damien Hooper was sent back early from CWG Remy gives Marseille 1-0 win against Nancy FIFA to investigate report of World Cup vote-selling Barca rally to beat Valencia, Real go top Stoner wins fourth straight Australia GP India boxers' CWG show outstanding: AIBA I-T dept collects CWG works related documents Van der Sar blunder costs United as Chelsea held October 16, 2010 Federer to face Murray in Shanghai final Ready for probe into CWG, says Kalmadi Anand holds Carlsen, regains number one ranking Arsenal players lack winning mentality: Fabregas Liverpool change hands after 'penalty shootout' Glasgow plans to keep 2014 CWG athlete-centred 'India was the star' England pull out of bidding for 2022 World Cup Paes-Melzer in Shanghai Masters semis October 15, 2010 Federer routs Soderling to enter Shanghai semis Aussies apologise for damaging washing machine Australia dismiss reports of vandalism by its athletes Milkha Singh lashes out at Kalmadi, Bhanot for ignoring former stars Time to go, Mr Kalmadi Nigeria's Folashade Abugan stripped of two silver medals Paes, Bopanna to clash in Shanghai Masters quarters Anand draws with Kramnik in Bilbao chess The CWG's Aerostat Man Australians indulged in hooliganism at CWG village? Aussie athlete sent back home for late-night party Aussie media hail India and its people Pakistan signs ex-England player Roberts as coach consultant Narang is 'King' of the Delhi Games October 14, 2010 Glasgow takes baton as Delhi Games end with a bang Colourful ceremony draws curtains on Delhi Commonwealth Games Raonic puts Somdev out of Tashkent Challenger Nadal beaten as Djokovic, Murray march on Women shuttlers up India's gold tally on last day Commonwealth Games images: Day 11 Anand held by Shirov Sharath bags bronze, India finish with five medals in TT Federer's wonder shot steals show in Shanghai CWG gold medallist Jwala slams BAI president Delhi Games a success, declares Fennell Saina stages grand rally to win badminton gold CWG success brings Kalmadi, Hooper back together World champions Australia thrash India for men's hockey gold CWG: Poulomi-Mouma win bronze in women's doubles WADA rejects Contador tainted meat excuse CWG Updates: Saina wins badminton singles gold CWG: Kenyans run away with both marathon gold Sports anchor Mayanti stamps her mark at the Games Commonwealth Games images: Day 10 October 13, 2010 Kashyap pips Chetan for badminton bronze Boxers add three gold to India's medal haul England win men's doubles squash Scotland, Canada win first Games gold in cycling Nadal and Federer advance at Shanghai Masters PM to watch hockey final at stadium Sharath-Saha win men's doubles TT Narang satisfied with four golds and new records Pesky media reduces gold medalist Poonia to tears Australia win women's hockey gold WADA not happy with CWG dope testing procedure Indian shooters sign off with silver and bronze Defending champion Sharath Kamal knocked out by Yang Zi Brasa hits back after England cry foul Canadian referee was biased, says Vijender Serb crowd violence overshadows qualifiers Positive dope test at CWG unfortunate: Vijender Team India banking on crowd support to win hockey gold Delhi is delivering a great Games: Coe Poonia criticises athletes for Games boycott Rani Yadav fails dope test at CWG CWG Update: Boxers add three gold to medal haul Oludamola stripped of 100 gold for doping India should not rush for Olympics: Coe Villa equals Raul record as Spain edge Scotland We were under pressure to win gold: Ashwini Commonwealth Games images: Day 9 October 12, 2010 Saina, Jwala-Ponnappa in final; unlucky Kashyap ousted Indian women win 4x400 relay gold Why doesn't the crowd favourite win gymnastics competition? India, Australia to clash in men's hockey final Sharpshooting Narang's golden run ended by unwell partner Soumyadeep in TT singles semis Vijender loses appeal against 'unfair' penalty Ghosal-Chinappa go down fighting in quarters Anand draws with Kramnik Doping cases at Delhi Games linked to supplements Spotting the Incredible in India Second Nigerian tests positive for banned substance CWG update: Saina enters badminton final CWG: Tearful Pearson takes solace in hurdles gold Troubled Togo threatened with suspension Singapore billionaire Lim confirms Liverpool interest Antil lashes out at Milkha Singh for "no medal" comment The day I stop enjoying pressure I'll quit: Sania October 11, 2010 Commonwealth Games images: Day 8 Sharath Kamal among three Indians in QF Shuttlers Kashyap, Chetan advance to semis Poonia leads India 1-2-3 in women's discus Tearful Pearson takes solace in hurdles gold Warnings cost Vijender dear, British boxers reign Women's hockey: India beat Canada 3-0, finish fifth Shooters Tejaswini, Meena Kumari 'disappointed' with bronze Anand beats Carlsen, leaps to No 1 in live ratings Boxers Amandeep, Jai Bhagwan, Dilbag lose in semis 'CWG 2010 will leave a lasting legacy on Delhi' Tomorrow's India: CWG closing ceremony theme Injured Serena 'likely' out for rest of year Djokovic, Wozniacki win China Open titles Analysis: Record gold haul by Indian wrestlers Nigeria's 100m gold medallist flunks dope test at CWG Poonia leads sweep of women's discus throw October 10, 2010 Commonwealth Games images: Day 7 Track and field give India two silver India trounce Pak, enter men's hockey semis Somdev wins first tennis gold for India Archers Deepika, Rahul strike gold Vijender scores knock-out; Akhil bows out Anand draws with Shirov Images: Beaming Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2 in Japan Saina, Chetan have it easy Indian shooters continue dream run Lifter Geeta Rani fails to fire, finishes fourth Sushil shows class with CWG gold Indians paddlers gear up for individual events Short gap between matches hurt my chances: Paes Australian shooter's bizzare 'own goal' Pakistan boxer gets revenge on home country England 3 Indian wrestlers enter final Wrestling will be part of 2014 CWG: Cavanagh Vettel wins Japanese GP in Red Bull one-two No let-up on security at Delhi Games: Fennell Nadal mows down Monfils to win Japan Open CWG Updates: Somdev wins tennis gold I took to running as I can do it barefooted: Kavita Vettel takes Japan GP pole ahead of Webber India has psychological edge against Pakistan: coach India maul Scotland 4-0, face Pak Test Commonwealth Games images: Day 6 Indian men beat Nigeria, clinch bronze in TT October 09, 2010 Ghosal-Chinappa mixed pair wins Sania gets silver, Lee-Hesh bronze Indian lifter Monika Devi wins bronze in 75kg Amandeep, Suranjoy assure medals in CWG boxing India beat SA 3-1 but still crash out of medal contention Harminder gives India 2nd athletics medal Sania faults at final hurdle, settles for silver My remarks had no racial overtones: Schoeman Indian shooters set Karni range ablaze Wrestlers Yogeshwar, Narsingh swell gold tally 'I could have won gold with better equipment: Ashish Kumar Squash medal hope Pallikal pulls out Vijay Kumar completes golden hat-trick Aus edge past Pak to enter semis Harminder wins 20km walk bronze Rain forces Japanese GP qualifying to Sunday Fennell promises to investigate CWG ticket scam Wozniacki suffers injury scare, Murray dumped Euro 2012 qualifying: Spain, Germany cruise CWG update: Lifter Monica Devi wins bronze in 75 kg category October 08, 2010 Commonwealth Games images: Day 5 Badminton: India go down to Malaysia, settle for silver Nicol David wins squash gold Raut creates history with 10,000m bronze Indian women win TT team silver Indian lifter Mali misses bronze by a whisker Narang leads India's charge at shooting range Somdev, Sania in singles final; Lee-Hesh beaten CWG: World No 1 Vijender storms into quarters Alka, Anita win wrestling golds Talukdar concedes women archers better than the men English official abuses Indian archery coach Women's hockey: Surinder helps India trounce T&T 7-0 Rafa zips through in Tokyo to keep Messi date Two more gold medals for Indian shooters in CWG Pak chef-de-mission claims money stolen Indian archers on a roll; clinch gold, bronze Glitches persist as Games reach halfway point 'More than 20,000 condoms could be used at the Games' Kalmadi apologises to Ugandan officials Oludamola wins 100m after Pearson disqualified Never thought of pulling out: Sprint champions Pato on target as new-look Brazil beat Iran Adlington owes Commonwealth gold to pasta and pizza CWG update: Raut wins 10,000m bronze Cupid strikes Indian hockey couple October 07, 2010 Commonwealth Games images: Day 4 Indian boxers continue to pack the punch Men's hockey: Aus too good for India Clarke, Pearson Commonwealth Games fastest Wozniacki dethrones Serena for World No 1 spot Ashish Kumar wins India's first gymnastics medal Wrestler Geeta dedicates gold medal to dad Wanted to prove medal could be won without doping: Ravi Karnataka, Haryana win Jr Nat hockey We will be happy if India hosts Olympics: Pakistan Pakistan's only female athlete at home in Delhi Synchro swimmer Avani Dave gets top tips from YouTube! Paes-Sania sent packing Wales athlete claims harassment CGF chief apologises for injury to Ugandan officials Vijay Kumar-Gurpreet win gold, Tejaswini flops Pistol shooters, archers swell Indian medal tally I have stopped thinking about Khel Ratna award: Gagan Narang Condoms clog CWG athletes' village toilets Olympic champion Fraser banned for six months Ugandan officials at Games injured in accident Aus, English swimmers ill at CWG CWG update: Indian pugilists power through It's all the more sweet after overcoming hardships: Anisa Knee injury sidelines Venus Williams for rest of 2010 Former Armstrong team-mate gets lifetime ban for doping C'wealth Games schedule: Day 4 Somesh blames poor finishing for loss October 06, 2010 Qureshi equals national 100m record, qualifies for semis Shooters, wrestlers swell India's medal haul Ben Johnson says his revelations will shock I've toiled hard for this gold medal: Renu Bala Hooked on to Tendulkar's magic Beijing Olympics failure still haunts Narang Viv Richards bats for cricket's inclusion in Games Wrestler Rajender wins Greco-Roman gold My husband has been very supportive: Anisa Sayyed Renu Bala gives India first weightlifting gold Indian shooters' golden run continues Hockey: Indian eves lose to Aus, chances of semis spot bleak Commonwealth Games images: Day 3 Bopanna beaten; Somdev, Sania win Disgraced Aus wrestler to be confined to CWG village CWG badminton: India whip Wales, enter last 8 Boston Red Sox owners to buy Liverpool Games Village is best ever in history of CWG: Fennell CWG update, day 3: K Ravi Kumar gives India second lifting gold Winning the gold has boosted my confidence for Asiad: Ravinder Halsall overcomes 'Delhi Belly' to rule the pool Shooters, wrestlers sizzle on Day 2 October 05, 2010 CWG: India beat spirited Malaysia 3-2 in men's hockey India's recurve archers advance to quarters Paes-Bhupathi, Somdev progress Commonwealth Games images: Day 2 Indian wrestlers bag three gold Shooters open India's gold haul C'wealth Games schedule: Day 3 'We were treated like cattle at CWG inauguration' Kalmadi slips up: Prince Diana attended CWG opening What the CWG can learn from the Indian Army Happy to have won gold in CWG after Olympic triumph: Bindra CWG update, Day 2: Men's hockey team wins Australian Open lifts prize money for 'Rafa slam' bid We got more than we asked for: Pakistan Australia almost pulled out of CWG opening ceremony 'Kalmadi is blowing his own trumpet' Analysis: Indian lifters shine on Day 1 India forgot the future at the Games opening October 04, 2010 Commonwealth Games images: Day 1 Ghosal, Chinappa keep the flag flying India 6th in men's artistic gymnastics; Aus bag gold CWG Hockey: Indian women held by Scotland CWG: Lifter Sukhen claims India's second silver C'wealth Games schedule: Day 2 I let my coach down, says Chanu Indian Ocean, Hariharan to enthrall audiences at Games Village Can't afford to take Sharath lightly: Top seed Milkha lashes out at OC for slighting former athletes Nigerian lifter Nwaokolo wins first gold of CWG 2010 SA triple Olympian swimmer takes inspiration from Tendulkar Drogba gives Arsenal blues, Liverpool humbled CWG: Big names sink in high-class swimming fields CWG Hockey: India start as favourites against Malaysia Bindra, Gagan set to lead India's fortunes in the range CWG critics failed to judge new India: Nasheed 'Incredible India' floors world media Pakistan lifters threaten to pull out of CWG CWG update, Day 1: Lifter Sukhen claims India's second silver Indian women paddlers beat Sri Lanka 3-0 World media mesmerised by CWG opening ceremony 'India ready to host successful Games' India dazzles with a glorious CWG opener Boos for boss Kalmadi at CWG opening October 03, 2010 Images: India shining at C'wealth Games opening Chelsea stay top as Blackpool stun Liverpool Commonwealth Games open with colourful, vibrant show Unadkat, Chawla send Mumbai crashing Foreign security official detained at five star hotel CWG: Orissa town excited over weightlifter's medal prospects CWG has set good foundation for India's Olympic bid: Rogge Eight gold medals up for grabs on Day 1 Jr Nat hockey: Karnataka, SAIL in semis Indian paddlers ready to better Melbourne showing Thumbs-up all around as CWG set to kick-off Comeback tennis ace Nirupama gunning for gold Stoner rolls on to delay Lorenzo's coronation Delhi closed for Games opening 'Delhi Games Village better than Beijing' Squash ace Nicol Ann a cinch for C'wealth glory Wozniacki wins Tokyo to close in on top ranking Garcia-Lopez topples Nadal in Thailand October 02, 2010 Sunderland latest to thwart Manchester United's title hopes Mainz equal Bundesliga record with seventh successive win Tips for spectators attending CWG opening ceremony Finally, Fennell & Co applaud Kalmadi over preparedness of Village Wales hoping to double gold tally at Delhi Games WADA to oversee anti-doping programme at Delhi Games Swimming will see fierce competition in Delhi: Schoeman We will never find a drug-free sport: WADA Prince Charles arrives in India for CWG opening Indian TT teams handed easy draws for CWG In women's tennis, it's anyone's game: Sania Jr Nat hockey: Mumbai teams crash out I am the best and I am under no pressure: Vijender Poncha hoping to create ripples in C'wealth pool Malaysian lawn bowls star eyes a 'trick' Guarded Saina eyeing nothing less than Gold at CWG Indian women out of medal contention at Chess Olympiad Atwal slips to 7th in Viking Classic Maleeva makes winning return after five-year absence You can grunt your way to tennis win Kiwi tennis player Daniell pulls out of C'wealth Games Ryder Cup: US edge ahead after rain ruins opening day October 01, 2010 Nadal eases into Thailand Open semis CWG: Paes-Bhupathi get easy draw Games Village: From 'filthy' to 'swanky' Wozniacki to meet Dementieva in Tokyo final Abhinav Bindra named India's flag bearer Queen's Baton travels around Delhi ahead of opening Disabled archer Brown beats chronic pain for CWG Jr Nat hockey: Mumbai rout AP Chelsea's title hopes face Arsenal test Atwal shares lead at Viking Classic Contador suspended for suspected doping Napoli in dramatic fightback, Atletico held All smiles now at C'wealth Games Village September 30, 2010 President should declare the C'wealth Games open: Malhotra Nothing less than two gold will do for me: Jwala Lee-Hesh crash out of Thailand Open Rogge visit to provide late lift for Delhi CWG organisers Second CWG theme song released Kalmadi hints at India's efforts to bid for Olympics Cyclist Contador suspended for failing dope test 'No more complaints by athletes at Games Village' CL images: Hernandez to Man U's rescue, Barca held Gill satisfied with facilities at Games Village Eto'o shines for Inter, Barca held in Russia Wasteful Barcelona held in Kazan again September 29, 2010 Jr Nat hockey: Bhopal, Jharkhand on scoring spree 'CWG will be off to a flying start once Rahman starts singing' 'We should be able to provide fool proof security' Form book is against United in Spain: Ferguson Jwala saddened by negative build-up to the CWG Just how safe is India's Commonwealth Games? CWG: Cook Islands team content with facilities Two Canadian athletes pull out of CWG CL images: Blues, Arsenal cruise to easy wins Indian eves ground third seeds Ukraine in Chess Olympiad Semenya pulls out of CWG with back injury Sandeep strikes twice as India beat England in practice tie Champions League: Real scrape past Auxerre, easy win for Chelsea Check out the hottest sports WAGs September 28, 2010 England poised to pull out of 2022 World Cup race: Dein Jr Nat Hockey: Mumbai too strong for MP Snake incident had jeopardised our participation: SA boxer Australia 'impressed' with CWG preparations India's largest amateur golf tourney launched 'Winning more medals will help salvage lost prestige' 'Issues exist in every Games but India will deliver' CWG: Oz swimmers still not sure of participating Australia happy with Games Village facilities Malaysian Open: Yuki wins opener, may play Ferrer next CWG in Delhi was doomed from start: Michael Johnson No guarantee of staying at Chelsea for rest of my career: Drogba September 27, 2010 Prince Charles, President to open Games together India will win 70 medals at the Games: Kalmadi NADA hearing inconclusive Dope-tainted wrestlers unlikely to be reinstated Tokyo Date turns sour for champion Sharapova CL: Messi seeks fitness as pretender prowl 'All is well at the Games Village' Will Prince Charles or Pratibha Patil open the Games? Force India stay ahead of Williams after protests Do the CWG organisers have national pride? Pullouts will not diminish standards: CWG OC Dikshit takes exception to Hooper's comments on Delhi's population Fennell defends Hooper, says he never blamed govt for CWG mess Hooker tells Beckham to 'drop his pants in court' to prove innocence Team Scotland boss criticises Delhi Games 'If the same conditions persist, I'll quit' Kalpana Devi wins historic bronze in Judo World Cup We wish India and the Games Federation all possible success: Kamalesh Sharma CWG: Now a snake at the tennis stadium September 26, 2010 Brilliant Alonso holds off Vettel in Singapore Sail, Rajasthan register convincing wins Major problems in over 100 apartments at Games Village Hooper does a U-turn, takes joint responsibility for CWG mess 1100 international athletes arrive for Games Sutil drives home points for Force India in Singapore Two more Australian athletes snub Delhi Real draw at Levante, Barca win in Bilbao Alonso holds off Vettel for Singapore win No central point at domestic airport led to shooters' delay Nani, Owen salvage point for Man United at Bolton India makes mad dash to ready Games Village Now a snake found in Games Village? CGF not responsible for missed deadlines: Hooper Malaysian sprinter Siti Zubaidah pulls out of CWG English and Australian swimmers ready to 'rock 'n' roll' I am satisfied and excited about CWG: Kalmadi India will deliver good CWG: Khade September 25, 2010 CWG OC were little reluctant to accept outside views: Fennell Olympic champ swimmer Huegill commits for CWG Sutil to start 16th, Liuzzi 17th at Singapore GP Alonso secures pole position in Singapore Now, boxer Akhil's bed at Games Village collapses Terrorists hatching hostage plan during CWG: Report Tevez winner ends Chelsea's perfect start League Cup: Man U face Wolves, Newcastle host Arsenal CWG: Crisis management can make or break event Former champion Waterfield pulls out of Delhi Games Aussie doc says athletes may catch dengue during CWG French Anti-Doping Agency president resigns Fennell holds OC responsible for Commonwealth Games mess Northen Ireland confirm participation 'A lot of damage has been done to India's image' September 24, 2010 Sarita Devi cries foul over Asiad boxing trials "I don't really feel any extra pressure," says Sania PM slams Dikshit, Gill at emergency Games meet, results start showing Thumbs-up to CWG 2010 as foreign athletes arrive Aus, New Zealand coming for the Games Kiwis confirm participation in CWG 'Considerable improvements in CWG village,' says Fennell India should not have been awarded C'wealth Games India bribed 72 nations to get Delhi CWG: Report Sachin's bat to go under auctioneer's hammer French Open could stay at Roland Garros 'Only some shortcomings as regards CWG have been highlighted' Commonwealth Games 2010 pull-outs NZ's world champ joins the list of CWG pull outs Winning a gold medal is not easy: Sushil Vote! The sexiest female tennis players No team will pull out of Delhi 2010: Kalmadi More athletes pull out of Commonwealth Games 'Conditions at CWG Village acceptable now' September 23, 2010 India alone responsible for mess not CGF: Hooper No nation will pull out of Delhi Games: Kalmadi Chefs de mission happier than before: Kalmadi IBF names reserves for Asian Games women's team Nicol David bags record fifth World squash crown I'm disappointed with stars pull out of CWG: Saina Tell us 5 urgent steps to salvage the Commonwealth Games! PM holds meet on CWG, Kalmadi kept away 'Countries have lost faith in CWG organizers' Mary Kom ready for Asian Games challenge Vishy Anand refuses to be part of CWG mess More nations postpone arrivals to the Games Team England to fly out to Delhi for CWG League Cup Images: Northampton stun Liverpool Sheila Dikshit visits Commonwealth Games Village Commonwealth Games: Salvaging national honour PM takes charge of the Commonwealth Games Primera Liga: Villa fires Barca to 1-0 win Milito helps Inter hammer Bari, Milan held India battles to save scandal-hit CWG Chelsea's Drogba says Kerala is a dream place September 22, 2010 Sunderland's Bramble arrested on suspicion of rape India draw Serbia in Davis Cup World Group Sania-Camerin advance to doubles quarters in Tashkent We are committed to CWG: Aus boss Crosswhite Ribery out for three weeks, no surgery needed Rathore blames NRAI selection policy for CWG snub Injured Messi almost irreplaceable: Guardiola Wales give CWG organisers deadline over safety concerns Suspension on 11 dope-tainted athletes lifted League Cup: Spurs pay the penalty as Arsenal win 4-1 NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities after complaints Ronaldo inspires Real to 3-0 win over Espanyol Scotland delays athletes' departure for Delhi CWG: Chaotic preparations blow to India's pride CWG: A bridge too far for India? False ceiling at Nehru stadium collapses 'Cancellation of 2010 Commonwealth Games would be bad for India' CWG: Oz Sports Minister warns about more athletes pulling out Top British trio pull out of Commonwealth Games Aus TV channel sting totally bogus: Delhi Police Scandals, filth give Delhi Games sinking feeling September 21, 2010 'It's easy to get explosives into CWG venues' Aussie scribe claims taking explosives into CWG venue Benitez praises Moratti, slams Liverpool directors Mary Kom eyes 2012 Olympics gold Singapore committed to Delhi CWG participation CWG organisers promise to improve Village hygiene Sania loses to Bychkova in first round of Tashkent Open Discus World Champion Dani Samuels withdraws from CWG Ronjan shoots gold at ISSF World Cup in Izmir CWG yet to get terror cover for athletes, officials CWG ticket sales: Hockey favourite, no takers for Rugby CWG Games Village filthy, uninhabitable: Hooper Delhi CWG may be called off if... MC Mary Kom: Return of the native Romeo Beckham signs first commercial fashion deal at 8 Ethnic Indian is Canada's flag bearer for CWG CWG chief expresses concerns over Games village preparation Tennis stars serving up 'model' code Mercurial Berbatov wins over fans by conforming September 20, 2010 Berbatov fires United, Barcelona win Govt briefs Commonwealth Games Liaison Group on security Aus CWG association Delhi-bound despite shootings Injured Kiwi rugby star Thomson ruled out of CWG Aus champion swimmer unsure over Delhi CWG participation Kapur ends tied 65th at Austrian Open Dortmund's Kagawa keeps his promise at Schalke Lyon woes continue with defeat at Bordeaux Check out the Commonwealth Games venues Manipur CM congratulates boxer Mary Kom Tipsarevic steers Serbia into Davis Cup final Serie A: Eto'o double lifts Inter to win over Palermo Mourinho in verbal duel with Madrid officials over Portugal job Australia warns of high terror risk during CWG La Liga: Barca edge Atletico, Valencia clear at the top Revealed! The security plan for the Delhi Games India draw level as Bellucci retires against Somdev September 19, 2010 Talukdar wins Archery World Cup bronze Berbatov fires United, Chelsea thrash Blackpool Gill congratulates Indian Davis Cup team Sania-Edina win doubles WTA title Tirkey rues absence of Prabhjot in CWG team Davis Cup: Of a memorable win... and the next challenge Shooting incident will have no impact on CWG: OC 'Magnificent Mary' has her eyes set on Olympics India hope to win maiden Lawn Bowls medal at CWG Jamaica names second string athletics squad for CWG Gill congratulates Mary Kom Bhupathi gets engaged to Lara Dutta Davis Cup: Bopanna helps India make history Ashok Kumar wins DLF Masters 'Leander's greatest strength was his unpredictability' WADA approves 2011 list of prohibited substances India draw level as Bellucci retires against Somdev Late goal gives Sunderland draw with Arsenal Mary Kom defends World Championship crown Armaan becomes first Asian to grab podium finish at FIA C'ship September 18, 2010 'Hygiene at CWG Village bigger concern than terror' Sania-Edina in Guangzhou WTA semis Lee-Hesh may team up together for one final time Davis Cup: Paes-Bhupathi record 24th win together Sushil-inspired Indian grapplers eyeing bagful of medals The matches could have gone either way: Somdev We want Indian football team in top 100 in 3 yrs: AIFF chief 'Magnificent Mary' books berth in World boxing C'ship final September 17, 2010 Davis Cup: India lose opening singles to Brazil Sania bows out of Guangzhou International Disappointing to finish second best: Bopanna 'Fans will make Indian F1 GP a spectacular event' Mourinho rules out coaching Portugal London Olympics may be sprinting swansong: Bolt Davis Cup: Prodigal Bopanna loses to Bellucci 11 debutants in Oz women's hockey squad for CWG Ignored for CWG, cyclists allege bias in selection Pedrosa extends Honda deal to 2012 Boxer Mayweather charged with domestic battery Long jumper Lappierre finally commits to Delhi CWG 'I am glad I could give Pakistanis some joy in these tough times' Europa League: Juve held by Lech, Atletico lose Images: Commonwealth Games Village unveiled Meet the Egyptian who beat Borg at Wimbledon Delhi Games Village better than Beijing: Hunter AR Rahman's CWG theme song tweaked September 16, 2010 Commonwealth Games opening will have spiritual touch Commonwealth Games preparations go down to wire 'The Olympic bronze means the world to me' Like Tendulkar, Paes an ace for two decades Maturing Arsenal ready to deliver: Wenger Yuki-Ryler in QFs of Bangkok Challenger Troubled United hoping for Liverpool tonic Under-fire Australian Grand Prix posts heavy loss Davis Cup: India should win this one! Bopanna to take on Bellucci in Davis Cup opener Sania-Edina advance to doubles quarters in Guangzhou Hewitt included in Australia Davis Cup squad CL images: Real, Arsenal get off to winning start Mary Kom punches her way into World Championship semis Champions League: Mourinho enjoys perfect start as big teams shine First look: Nadal gets standing ovation at Real Madrid game Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri September 15, 2010 Guangzhou: Sania shocks Amanmuradova India blank higher-ranked Namibia Bopanna will not play Davis Cup doubles vs Brazil Napoleon bids to conquer Delhi Now, a World Cup for the homeless India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings Aussies apprehensive about CWG after 'high risk' e-mail Aslam Sher Khan calls for boycott of CWG Nadal charms New York crowds before heading home Federer is still the man to beat: Nadal CL: Messi lights up first night as Inter toil September 14, 2010 Gill snubs Sushil's coach Banned stimulant may have been taken inadvertently: Expert Chanu faces life ban after positive 'B' sample CWG is not Tintu's main target: P T Usha Harry Redknapp eyes England manager role Nadal solves one riddle, poses another 'One more girl, Wayne, and we're finished,' says Coleen That's more than what I dreamt: Nadal McLaren reassure Hamilton over Monza mistake Premier League: Stoke earn last-gasp win over Villa Wounded Barca, Man U eye Champions League boost World No 1 ranking is not far: Bopanna Nadal wins US Open, seals career Grand Slam September 13, 2010 Home conditions will favour us: Bhupathi We are focused to win the tie: Somdev Sania-Shoaib not interested in Big Boss IV Bopanna leaps to 19 in ATP doubles rankings Lotus to end Cosworth F1 deal at end of season EPL images: Reds held as Chelsea, Arsenal march on After World crown, Sushil eyes C'wealth gold PM Singh congratulates world champion Sushil Shaky domestic form sparks Champions League angst Laxmi, Mary Kom in World Boxing quarters NZ could pull out of Delhi Games over security concerns US Tennis defends roofless courts after Open washout The Tiger and Phil show still a ratings grabber Sorry Woods fails to make Tour Championship Wet weather rains on Nadal's parade at US Open Not under any pressure against Brazil: Somdev Rain pushes US Open men's final to Monday Reina on form as Liverpool held goalless at Birmingham September 12, 2010 Hispania fined $20,000 for pit incident Rafi named FPAI Player of the Year Mainz keep perfect league record with Kaiserslautern win Serie A: Juventus held by Samp in six-goal show Casillas asks for patience from Real supporters Images: Alonso celebrates dream win at Monza Sushil Kumar wins gold in World Wrestling Championship Wolfsburg pointless, Injured Ballack out for six weeks Hamilton crashes out of Italian GP Cesena humbling will do us good, says Milan coach Argentina beat Dutch 3-1 to win hockey World Cup We can host events at CWG venues in an hour: Kalmadi Federer not planning to watch Open final, may go shopping No points for Force India at Italian GP Alonso celebrates dream Ferrari win at Monza Clijsters's kind words ease Zvonareva's heartache Government to blame for delay: VK Malhotra Embattled swimmers hope to make a mark at CWG Djokovic stands in way of Nadal's elusive Slam 'Magnificent' Mary Kom in World C'ship quarters Barca have no excuses for Hercules humbling: Guardiola La Liga: Barca stunned 2-0 at home by Hercules US Open: Ruthless Clijsters exacts revenge Beckham back in action after six-month absence 2011 will be tough for F1 engineers: Brawn Djokovic upsets Federer, meets Nadal in final Clijsters romps to US Open crown Nadal cruises into first US Open final September 11, 2010 Fulham's Zamora out for four months with broken leg Melbourne club reportedly eyeing Brazil's Ronaldo EPL: Chelsea, Arsenal register big wins Hamilton rues Monza mistake Sutil to start 11th, Liuzzi 20th in Italian GP Late Everton double secures 3-3 draw with United A bad day at the office costly for Wozniacki Schalke lose on Huntelaar's debut Alonso ends Ferrari pole drought at Monza Venus optimistic despite disappointing defeat Indian paddlers determined to better CWG record Rooney left out of United squad to avoid fan abuse Favourite Clijsters set for Zvonareva's best Mayweather jailed in battery case 103 athletes tested positive for doping this year: Sports Ministry Kiwis hiring own security consultants for CWG Bopanna-Qureshi peace message leaves Bryans choked Govt sanctions Rs 1 crore for elite tennis players Rampal double secures 9th place for India Clijsters, Zvonareva to clash in final Milan's Ibrahimovic sticks knife into old club Inter Rooneys appeal for privacy at 'painful' time Italian GP: Vettel fastest while McLaren experiment Team orders would shorten my F1 career, says Button Bopanna, Qureshi lose in US Open final September 10, 2010 Mumbai welcomes Queen's Baton Relay Humpy lone Indian to participate in world blitz chess Women's Hockey WC: Holders Dutch to meet Argentina Gill gives bizarre reason for increasing doping cases Team orders' taint won't take the gloss off title glory: Alonso Ronaldo strips off to advertise a watch Nadal charges into US Open semis Youzhny wears down Wawrinka Dutch meet Argentina in women's hockey WC final Forget dengue, enjoy India, says Sports Minister September 09, 2010 Sania, Bhupathi congratulate Bopanna-Quershi Factbox - Champions League records (1992-2010) I feel lucky to have a friend in Bopanna: Aisam Chanu pleads innocence, accuses IWF of keeping her in dark FIFA may abolish extra-time at World Cup 'India's F1 GP circuit will be ready in time' Rudisha's Commonwealth pull-out defended by Kenya CL: Barca, Real, Chelsea eye Inter's crown Ferrari escape further penalty over orders 'If Bopanna-Qureshi can play, why can't India-Pak?' Stop War, Start Tennis: Mantra of Indo-Pak Express 'Stop War, Start Tennis,' urges the Indo-Pak Express US Open Images: Federer gains semi-finals, revenge US Open: Bopanna, Qureshi in maiden major final Two wins don't make England a good team: Gerrard Stars ...and stripes at the Flushing Meadows September 08, 2010 India lose to Thais again in second friendly CWG construction work may drag on till October 3 Higgins cleared of match-fixing Vettel seeks more Monza magic India takes F1 calendar to record 20 races Bopanna-Qureshi in US Open semis Embarrassment piles on India, dope flunk spree continues Caroline Wozniacki: Looking solid and sure Images: France end winless run Hingis considering comeback on doubles tour Weightlifter Sanamacha Chanu tests positive again Argentina crush world champions Spain 4-1 US Open Images: Clijsters sets up Venus showdown Euro 2012 qualifiers: Rooney on target as England win Tiger Woods gets the nod for Ryder Cup Women's Hockey World Cup: Germany beat Australia, meet Argentina last four Murray 'not good enough' to win a major, says Wilander Van Persie faces more than a month out September 07, 2010 Gill doubles cash awards for CWG and Asian Games Alonso's F1 title hopes may hang on Paris hearing India look for redemption against Thailand Aisam first Pakistani to make Slam semis US Open: Top seed Wozniacki says self belief key to her success Murray vows to try harder irrespective of grand slam success Paes-Black bow out of US Open Aus swimmer Rice loses sponsor after 'anti-gay' tweet No leniency for those who fail the dope test: Malhotra Hosts Argentina secure top spot with England win Idea to allow vuvuzela in CWG should be scrapped: Malhotra Dirk Kuyt faces long layoff US Open Images: Federer beats Melzer US Open Fashion: What the stars wore Romario looks to score a political goal Maradona rejects return for Argentina September 06, 2010 Completion certificates for all venues given to CGF Wrestlers' 'B' samples also positive India lacks good club structure: Bhutia US Open: Bopanna-Qureshi cruise into quarters; Paes-Black advance too India score first win at women's hockey WC Saina eyes Commonwealth Games medal US Open: Dementieva dumped by Stosur US Open Images: Youzhny survives Isner's aces Antonio Cassano becomes Italy's lynchpin Arsenal told me I had to stay: Fabregas Wawrinka makes Murray go round Women's Hockey World Cup: Dutch reach semi-finals September 05, 2010 Bhupathi crashes out of US Open Luka sets new national 800m record CWG tennis, cycling venues yet to get completion certificate Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash CWG venues battling against time: Hooper Three Indian swimmers fail dope test Federer says Nadal not best ... yet Smooth sailing for seeds at windy US Open September 04, 2010 I don't understand why SAI is lying: Brasa Saina says Delhi not ready for CWG, then makes volte face Good day for Indian archers at World Cup France must wake up after 'slap in the face' Top shuttler Zhou Mi banned for two years Dutch thrash Australia, Germany whip India Chandhok completes first laps of Korean F1 circuit Murray, Venus, Clijsters breeze at US Open Euro 2012 qualifiers: France beaten but Spain shine September 03, 2010 National billiards: Sitwalla stuns Sethi Indian men in archery World Cup final US Open: Sania exits women's doubles too All is well for a great Games, says Kalmadi Vuvuzelas set for blast off at Commonwealth Games Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week Argentina planning England match next year Asian Games to switch cycle from 2019: report England, France get fresh start in Euro qualifiers US Open: Top seeds cruise even as storms close in September 02, 2010 Capello looks ahead to fresh starts and a brighter future Saina drops to No 3 in world rankings Four Indian wrestlers fail dope tests Athletes Saurabh Vij, Akash Antil flunk dope tests Saina, Chetan to lead badminton challenge in CWG Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to 2nd round at US Open Secret of football's best free kick ever 'revealed' Factbox: English Premier League transfers Zidane steals the show at France training camp India thrashed again in women's hockey World Cup Images: Ivanovic and Murray on fire, Roddick out Ranting Roddick ousted early by Tipsarevic Agassi nominated for International Tennis Hall of Fame Murray on fire as US Open heats up September 01, 2010 I'm the real deal, not Harry Potter says Mourinho Sania Mirza bows out of US Open Not selected for CWG, swimmer moves HC Indian boxers ready for Fight Nights Ballack wins captaincy tug-of-war with Lahm Defending champs Aus name 11 debutants in CWG squad Bindra, Narang in India's CWG shooting team Say no to the Games, else the guilty will escape! Bulgarian footballer denied work permit for Blackburn move US Open: Mixed fortune for Indian stars Women's hockey WC: England stun China 'One federation, different selection policies' Paes-Dlouhy crash out of US Open Images: Nadal, Wozniacki start off in style Biggest ever Indian track squad for CWG 2010 Nadal eases through after Djokovic struggles Rathore's CWG hopes shot down by selection policy? August 31, 2010 Ignored for Arjuna Awards ceremony, Randhir resigns from SAI Rejuvenated AC Milan sign Man City's Robinho Vijender unhappy with CWG selection trials Schalke sign Dutch striker Huntelaar from Milan Button says won't play second fiddle to Hamilton AC Milan in talks with Man City to get Robinho Rathore to miss CWG after skipping trials Hockey: India's eves thrashed in WC opener Images: Former champs shine on day 1 of US Open Federer, Clijsters kick off US Open in style US Open: Sania enters 2nd round, Somdev loses August 30, 2010 Real's Ronaldo out for three weeks with ankle injury Images: President confers National sports awards Defending champs Paes-Dlouhy seeded third at US Open Rajpal to lead hockey team in CWG Chelsea win again, Real Madrid start with draw August 29, 2010 Clijsters takes a stroll down memory lane Wnning US Open not an obsession: Nadal Torres gives Liverpool win, but Man City lose Flawless Randhawa tied 8th after Rd3 of Johnnie Walker C'ship Gill attacks Premji for his comments on Commonwealth Games Ajitpal Singh hits out at Brasa Agony for Gourcuff as Lyon lose to dad's Lorient Wozniacki, Stakhovsky win New Haven titles Roma held in opener as fans protest over entry cards AC Milan agree to sign Barca's Ibrahimovic Chen Jin leads Chinese sweep of world titles Hamilton seizes title lead from Webber in Spa Belgian GP: Sizzling Sutil grabs another career-best 5th spot Saina Nehwal conferred with Khel Ratna Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix to take title lead Capello regrets way he handled Beckham decision Barrichello's 300th race lasts less than one lap La Liga : Sevilla, Valencia get off to flying starts 'CWG theme song has fallen short of expectations' Bopanna-Qureshi fail to cross final hurdle at Pilot Pen tourney Rooney ends Man United goal drought August 28, 2010 Sutil to start 8th, Liuzzi 12th at Spa Chelsea maintain perfect start, Arsenal win Rahman launches theme song for Delhi CWG Webber puts Red Bull on pole in Belgium India end Portugal tour with a draw Bopanna-Qureshi stun Bhupathi-Mirnyi IOA felicitates Youth Games medallists 'Remembering Dhyan Chand, the magician' Delhi will deliver good Games: Dikshit Atletico too good for Inter Milan in Super Cup Hope springs eternal for Spa-loving Schumacher Barrichello blasts through the 300 mark Sania makes it to US Open main draw August 27, 2010 Lin Dan, Chong Wei shocked Saina goes down tamely in quarter-finals Advani, Sethi beaten in semis IOA-Hockey India team for C'wealth Games Chandhok to drive first laps of Korean track Barcelona agree transfer fee for Mascherano Jwala-Diju exit World Badminton Championships SAI gags India hockey coach Brasa NADA asks for report on athletes' 'disappearance' Somdev plays Anderson in US Open 1st round Sania inches closer to US Open main draw What's on the menu for the Commonwealth Games? 'Coach Brasa failed to deliver, so painting himself as martyr' Mourinho's Real adventure heads back to Milan Schumacher apologises to Barrichello by text Jwala-Ashwini crash out of World Championships Jones leads Australian swimming team for CWG Woods fixes swing then shoots his best round of 2010 Liverpool sneak through to Europa League Commonwealth Games venues to miss Aug 31 deadline Federer ready to roll the dice again at US Open August 26, 2010 Holders Inter Milan grouped with Werder, Spurs and Twente Top seed Nadal to start U.S. Open against Gabashvili India finish Youth Olympics campaign with eight medals Advani, Sethi in semi-finals Saina through to World badminton quarters, Yihan upset Bopanna-Qureshi, Bhupathi-Mirnyi score 'I committed a mistake and Anand managed to draw' Diju-Jwala in quarters at World Championships Milan race to sign Ibrahimovic AIFF scraps India's football friendly tie with North Korea Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open Sneijder, Forlan battle to light up European Super Cup We will raise CWG sponsorship money through private sector: Kalmadi Inter Milan make 20m pound bid for Liverpool's Mascherano Special One is Real key to ending Barca reign Wozniacki opens New Haven defence with easy win Sharapova confident of tasting success at US Open Aus swimmer Napoleon banned from Commonwealth Games Crouch helps Spurs book 1st Champions League berth Borg backs Murray to win the US Open Villa strikes for Barca in friendly against AC Milan Zamora double helps Fulham through in League Cup Sad Woods says divorce took a toll on his game Europa League: Gerrard, Torres to miss Liverpool's Turkish trip August 25, 2010 Elin, ex-wife of Tiger Woods breaks silence Five Indians in World billiards quarter-finals SC concerned over non-selection of hockey team for CWG Saina rallies into third round 'Anand has only one passport, and that is an Indian passport' 'An Indian in NBA, hard to say' Tough to replicate 2009 show at Spa: Force India Boxer Shiv Thapa wins silver at Youth Olympics Sevilla coach under microscope after Champions League failure Kenya to send World, Olympic champions for CWG Maracana work for 2014 football WC gets underway late India beat Portugal club Sertanense FC in practice match New star athletes will emerge at the CWG: Kalmadi Will divorce give Woods more on-course freedom? Chen Jin eyes Lin Dan's Chinese top spot Indian doubles teams cruise into badminton Worlds pre-quarters Robinho turns down Fenerbahce offer, prefers Italy or Spain First Look: Sania in second round of US Open qualifiers Defoe could face Young Boys, needs groin surgery Blackpool knocked out of League Cup by MK Dons Braga shock Sevilla in Champions League playoff Wozniacki earns top seeding for US Open The life and golf career of Tiger Woods August 24, 2010 I accepted the minister's apology: Anand World Badminton: Diju-Jwala enter third round Vikas wins boxing bronze in Youth Olympics CWG organisers asked to pay weightlifting fine World billiards: Joshi, Sitwala, Advani win Force India warn against another Spa surprise World Badminton: Chetan crashes out in first round Anand beats 39 chess wizards amid nationality row Kalmadi says IOA won't pay weightlifting fine Sibal apologises to Anand, says no question over nationality Anand unfazed by citizenship controversy Sania to face Ksenia in US Open qualifiers Vishy Anand rejects doctorate after citizenship questioned I am still the boss of CWG: Kalmadi Images: Tevez on target as Man City beat Liverpool 'Hoon' Hamilton escapes conviction for Melbourne street spin Saina is most complete woman shuttler: Padukone Federer shows he is main threat again at US Open Seven Pakistan athletes banned for failing dope tests Kashyap crashes out of World Badminton C'ships Atwal success fuels India's major ambitions Tiger Woods and wife Elin officially split Wozniacki cruises to win at Montreal Cup Nadal gets top billing for US Open Scandal-hit Tiger Woods and wife divorce Tevez brace helps Man City see off Liverpool 3-0 August 23, 2010 Men's and mixed doubles pairs win, Mutatkar loses Semenya to participate in CWG Durgesh Pal wins silver in Youth Olympic Games Russell routs Advani for World title Lin Dan, Wei breeze into 2nd round at World Badminton C'ship Past record won't matter in World Championship: Saina Mo Farah leads 100-strong England CWG athletics team 'Atwal has proved that Indian golfers are as talented as others' Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini Chelsea benefiting from England's ouster from World Cup: Ancelotti Jeev second in Asian Tour's career money list DD slashes CWG ad revenue target by half Ministry seeks more details from AITA on payment row Ritwik not included in Commonwealth Games squash team Asian Tour chief congratulates Atwal on maiden PGA title win Kenyan Rudisha breaks men's 800m world record Bhupathi-Mirnyi lose in Cincinnati final Somdev back in top-100 in singles rankings Images: Chelsea and Arsenal sizzle, Man Utd held Atwal scripts history, congratulate the champion! Federer ends seven-month title drought Atwal is first Indian to win on PGA Tour August 22, 2010 Kapur ends tied 29th in Czech Open Newcastle stun Villa 6-0, Fulham hold Man U Advani, Sethi in World Billiards C'ship semis Boxer Thapa assured of a silver at Youth Olympics Tired Murray annoyed with Cincinnati timing Kenyan Rudisha breaks men's 800m world record Big test awaits confident Saina at World C'ship Bhupathi-Mirnyi enter Cincinnati Masters final British swimmer tells parents to stay away from Delhi CWG Jung expects good showing from Indian shooters at CWG Ivory Coast name Zahoui as new coach Champions Marseille get back to winning ways Spaniard Arteta would consider playing for England Ivory Coast's Tiote set to join Newcastle United Ajax beat Roda to go top, Twente secure first win Defending champ Del Potro withdraws from US Open Now, Asafa Powell set to withdraw from Delhi CWG Fresh controversy for Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers Messi hat-trick gives Barca Super Cup win Atwal charges three shots clear at Greensboro Fish stuns Roddick, meets Federer in final August 21, 2010 Dominant Hoffenheim crush Werder Bremen 4-1 Zanetti, Cambiasso recalled by Argentina Serbia's Krasic joins Juventus from CSKA Moscow Champions Chelsea and Arsenal claim 6-0 wins Oracle octopus gets behind England's 2018 WC bid Ukraine national team coach quits over fixing row Nadal says must improve for chance at US Open Werder sign Brazilian midfielder Wesley IRCTC responded late on CWG catering contract: OC V Anand lends monetary support to visually impaired players Atwal shares lead with Snedeker in Greensboro Spanish FA decides against match-fixing probe Tough outing awaiting Indian eves at hockey World Cup Raikkonen rules out Formula One return Youth Olympics: Yuki Bhambri, Arjun clinch silver medals Bayern beat Wolfsburg 2-1 in Bundesliga opener Chinese businessman Huang won't buy Liverpool Vidic agrees four-year deal with Man U; Aquilani joins Juve on loan Kuznetsova crushes Zheng, advances to Montreal semis Bhupathi-Mirnyi in Cincinnati Masters semis We will clear player dues promptly if AITA certifies: Ministry Force India fined over fee dispute: Report Revolting tennis players withdraw CWG pull out threat Nadal loses as Americans advance in Cincinnati Injured Serena pulls out of US Open August 20, 2010 No kissing, follow dress code: CWG to tourists Advani sizzles, Sethi stumbles Commonwealth Games tickets launch on August 25 Paes-Dlouhy out of Cincinnati Masters Teenager Neymar snubs Chelsea to stay in Brazil Injured Ferdinand out until end of September AITA confirms players' boycott threat Come December, Inter will play Inter! Wigan braced to face Chelsea - and Drogba Clemens, a fierce competitor with blazing fastball Commonwealth Games a shame, says golfer Randhawa England rules out terror threat to Delhi Games India lose 0-1 to Portuguese club side 'Bulletproof' Dani Samuels ready for Delhi CWG Liverpool edge Trabzonspor, Juve win in Austria Queiroz banned for insulting anti-doping agents Balotelli marks debut with goal and a booking Clijsters remains perfect, Dementieva ousted in Montreal Nadal, Murray labour into Cincinnati quarters Atwal matches course record to lead at Wyndham Championship Ailing Rice pulls out of Commonwealth Games Kalmadi insists he is still the boss August 19, 2010 Investigate corruption charges against CWG: Fennell Govt forms panel of bureaucrats to oversee CWG preparations Vishy Anand to play against 40 players simultaneously Vishy Anand to welcome QBR to Chennai Yuki storms into tennis final at Youth Olympics AITA denies players threatening CWG pullout for non-payment Rice targets shoulder surgery after Commonwealth Games Delhi should have been better-prepared for CWG: Crosswhite Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare PM may inspect CGW venues next week: Gill Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side Bhupathi-Mirnyi in Cincinnati quarters Scot cyclist expects Delhi Games to be really good NTPC, PowerGrid pull out of CWG sponsorship Nadal advances at slick Cincinnati Delhi Games could be new Munich massacre, says Olympic legend Fraser August 18, 2010 James Milner completes Man City move Mourinho convinced Ozil to join Real Madrid Injured Real defender Albiol to miss start of season Australia names tennis squad for CWG 2010 Scotch flavour for Delhi Games Nasri sidelined for a month following knee surgery Yuki Bhambri in semis at Youth Olympics NBA All-Star Gasol to visit India Swimming Federation of India slams CWG venue CWG: Delhi battles to clear rodents before athletes arrive Anelka deems French federation as 'clowns' over 18-match ban A champion salutes another champion Tottenham stunned by Young Boys, Ajax draw in Kiev Nadal says US Open failure has been fitness issue Decline? I've heard it all before says Federer French pair suffer early Cincinnati exit Redknapp says wrong to use astroturf in Champions League Chinese club fines player for beating up team-mate Top seed Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal Gagan Narang to participate at Commonwealth Games August 17, 2010 Bellamy moves to Cardiff from Man City, eyes top flight Real Madrid sign Germany midfielder Ozil Anelka banned for 18 games after World Cup row AIFF clears 3 foreigners per team Advani, Sethi, Russell for World billiards Hockey India to send team for women's World Cup Kadian bags bronze at Youth Olympics Surprise dope testing for CWG athletes: organisers Kiwis refuse to commit to CWG participation Phelps gets ready to take the plunge at Pan Pacs Yamaha do not need me any more: Rossi Title holders Bayern advance in German Cup Nesta has arm surgery, could return in time for Serie A start Wedding bliss on hold for Commonwealth Games Pain-free Safina looking to rediscover Montreal magic Indian businessmen target Blackburn Rovers takeover Randhir stresses on the need to bid for 2019 Asian Games Roddick, Dent advance at Cincinnati Masters CWG venues to be ready by August 25: Randhir Padmini Rout wins Bronze at World Jr Chess C'ship Australia goalkeeper Jones to join Liverpool Berbatov leads Manchester United to easy victory August 16, 2010 David Beckham's sister living on state benefits Beckham gets former manager Eriksson's backing Tyson to become a missionary to earn respect from his kids CWG theme song unlike anything heard before: A R Rahman World heptathlon champ Ennis pulls out of Delhi CWG Ryder Cup: Woods fails to clinch automatic spot in US team British sprinter Dobriskey keen to defend CWG title Mary Kom to lead Indian challenge at World Championships Aus chief sees ulterior motive behind criticism of Delhi Games Woods misses last chance to salvage year with a major Clijsters fights back to down Sharapova for Cincinnati title Maradona may consider taking up Villa job: Agent Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title Indian rugby team wins tournament in England Wrestler Pooja Dhanda wins silver at Youth Olympics Isinbayeva sets return date for February Rossi to join Ducati from Yamaha Andy Murray in US Open contention after Toronto win Images: Reina's late blunder hands Arsenal draw Media should portray positive image of Delhi CWG: Rahman August 15, 2010 Arsenal strike late to snatch draw at Liverpool Liverpool received takeover offers: managing director Purslow Indians disappoint on Day One of Youth Olympics Eight Pak athletes fail dope test, face two-year ban Sharapova to meet Clijsters in Cincinnati final Gutsy Federer to meet Murray in Toronto final Kanoute gives Sevilla Super Cup edge over Barca Drogba fires Chelsea to crushing win over West Brom August 14, 2010 Saina, Laxman, Narang participate in QBR Hart heroics save City in opener at Spurs OC officials visit CWG venues to check preparation Liverpool are long way behind title trio, says Hodgson Neymar denies Chelsea contact, wants to stay at Santos Wenger signs new contract with Arsenal No dress code for 2012 tennis but grass will stay green Tottenham want France defender Gallas, says Redknapp Nadal, Federer lead world's top four into semis BAI panel recommends action against Vijai Sinha Tyson Gay wins London Diamond League 100m Ivanovic to face Clijsters in Cincinnati semis 'Delhi will deliver a safe Commonwealth Games' NBA star Howard willing to train Indian cagers Mario Balotelli joins Manchester City August 13, 2010 Merchandising company Premier Brand pulls out of CWG West Ham tell McCarthy, lose weight or face fine Lampard doubtful for Chelsea's season opener English Premier League fixtures Bhupathi-Paes in India's CWG tennis team Doping is common among Pak athletes: Ex-sprinter Man City bid whopping 96m pounds for Ibrahimovic Affluent Manchester City aim to join top table CWG village promises world class facilities Woman's touch brings fun back to Ivanovic's game All eyes on City as Robinho and Balotelli fly in Tevez contemplating retirement as passion begins to fade Aussies wary, but satisfied with CWG security Same name but different era as Newcastle make return Santos to complain over Chelsea's Neymar approach 'Fastest man on no legs' has CWG on his radar India edge past Real Massama 1-0 Murray takes wild ride into Toronto quarters England's Beckham loss could be Galaxy's gain What the EPL holds this season. Check it out Roger Federer's advice to Andy Murray Jankovic, Wozniacki upset in Cincinnati August 12, 2010 Govt may appoint panel to dilute Kalmadi's authority Tough outing for Indians at Toronto Masters Denmark's Poulsen signs for Liverpool IHF, IWHF merge, election in October Sania-Monica shock Wimbledon champs in Cincinnati Indian football team held by Casa Pia My focus is on winning a CWG gold: Vijender Manchester United sign Portuguese striker Bebe Coach Batista gets Messi backing as Arg win Paes to make his debut in 'Rajdhani Express' CWG scam: Verma pleads innocence; blames Darbari and Mohindroo Thackeray lauds Tejaswini, lambasts Kalmadi Indian-origin wrestlers part of Aus squad 'India's Olympics bid depends on success of CWG' CWG organisers justify deal with Fast Track What players are saying about Tiger Woods Dementieva exits Cincinnati, Clijsters moves on Nadal and Djokovic pass tough tests in Toronto England say farewell to super-servant Beckham France lose as goalline drama again dogs England Beckham to exit England stage after farewell bow Gerrard rescues England to ease World Cup gloom World champions Spain draw against Mexico Beckham probably too old for England: Capello August 11, 2010 I have been made a scapegoat: Darbari IHF, IWHF to merge on Thursday Premier League newcomers Blackpool sign four players Aus firm slams C'wealth Games OC for terminating contract Pallikal knocked out of Australian Open Unpaid fine could keep Indian lifters out of C'wealth Games Brazil's happy feet rediscover samba beat AFA chief Grondona broke his word on Maradona says Tevez Sharapova outlasts Kuznetsova for Cincinnati debut win Indian shuttlers aim for gold in Youth Olympics Goalline technology on agenda for IFAB meeting: Blatter Clean shaven Woods eyes tidier start at US PGA Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness Real Madrid agree to sign Chelsea defender Carvalho Federer shakes off rust to advance at Toronto Masters India's hockey great Leo Pinto passes away August 10, 2010 TFA ties up with Sheffield United FC Chelsea close to Ozil deal? Kalmadi writes to MPs, defends himself O'Neill's unemployment likely to be short-lived Bayern refuse to release Ribery for French FA hearing Inter set to keep Maicon, cool on Mascherano O'Neill quits Villa just before new season Ivanovic turns back clock with win in Cincinnati Paralysed gymnast to sue 1998 Goodwill organisers Camoranesi ordered to pay indemnity to injured player Let's get back to football: Blanc Monika, Sarabjit to lead India in Commonwealth Games Going back to Brazil is a dream come true for Deco Dikshit reviews CWG works, wants completion before Aug 31 Where are the Americans in men's tennis? How Navratilova battled her 'toughest opponent' August 09, 2010 Sahara pulls out of race to buy Liverpool Government and FIH on collision course Somdev, Sania drop in rankings Somdev fails to qualify for Toronto Masters FIH names South African Fairweather as CEO FIH makes changes in hockey rules India cling to ninth spot in latest FIH rankings Australia bag 11th Champions hockey crown CWG OC sacks Darbari from panel CWG scam: Enforcement Directorate to quiz Darbari Woods in disarray for next week's PGA Championship Sutil confident of ending F1 season on a high Kuznetsova snaps drought with San Diego Open win Nalbandian dumps Baghdatis in Washington final Barca win as Beijing gets a whole half of Messi Jaisha pockets steeple gold with a national record Winning Santosh trophy most memorable moment of life: Devadas Sarabjit sets national records at selection trails Gatlin continues comeback with second win August 08, 2010 Sharath emerges champion; Puloumi wins double crown United too good for Chelsea in Shield Indian football needs vast improvement: Gill Bengal wins Santosh trophy after 11 years Robinson quits England despite friendly call-up India finish fifth at World Junior Squash C'ship Radwanska sets up Kuznetsova final at San Diego Lochte beats Phelps for second time at US nationals Galacticos bring Galaxy back down to earth Indian women archers fail to cross final hurdle CGF gives OC deadline of Aug 18 for venue safety certification Dikshit's 'final' Games deadline: Delhi to miss date again? Sawant shoots historic gold at World Championships August 07, 2010 Indian women archers in World Cup final Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest Darbari claims innocence in QBR financial irregularities Mallorca threaten to sue UEFA over Europe exclusion Aussie sports administrators back SMAM Five France players to face disciplinary hearing Lochte defeats Phelps in 200 metres individual medley Pennetta upsets injured Stosur at San Diego Berdych, Verdasco sent packing in Washington Indian wrestlers will win medals at CWG: Sushil Bopanna-Qureshi stun Bryan brothers in quarters Gay hands Bolt first defeat in 15 100m finals August 06, 2010 Cesc Fabregas commits to Arsenal Kalmadi unveils CWG medals Bengal enter Santosh Trophy final Injured Cech and Carrick out of Community Shield Ronaldinho not for sale: A C Milan If my leaders don't want me, I'll quit: Kalmadi Gagan Narang threatens CWG pull-out Vandeweghe stuns Zvonareva in San Diego Simon cruises past lethargic Roddick Barcelona slam Del Bosque over Spain squad Triple jumper Idowu confirms participation in CWG India suffer first defeat in Portugal Liverpool future remains unclear Toiling Tiger fails to shine at Firestone lair Armstrong lawyer labels doping probe "un-American" Stuttgart seal late Europa League passage Government derecognise Hockey India August 05, 2010 Chinese government funding Liverpool bid? Syrian says Liverpool deal close; Huang denies bid CWG OC suspends three officials Kaka has knee surgery, out for up to four months Bopanna-Qureshi in Legg Mason quarters Committee to probe hockey sex scandal formed Kaka may need knee surgery Messi wanted Maradona to stay Khel Ratna for Saina, Arjuna for Jhulan Kashyap crashes out of Chinese Taipei Open India beat Portuguese second division side in practice match Vidya Stokes elected Hockey India president CWG OC treasurer Anil Khanna resigns Govt to look into corruption charges in CWG projects: Gill Injured Powell pulls out of Stockholm 100m showdown Ambani, Subrata Roy to compete with China to buy Liverpool Images: Practice imperfect for Woods CWG OC has not paid anything to the SMAM: Bhanot Chelsea poised to sign Benfica midfielder Ramires Ajax through in pulsating match, Fenerbahce out Big-server Querrey out-served by Tipsarevic I-League to start in late November Sports Ministry issues showcause notice to BAI Corruption allegations could impact Games: Fennell August 04, 2010 Kalmadi says ready for probe Tiger Woods gives Florida home to estranged wife I'm confident of doing well in World C'ship, CWG: Saina Australian firm denies getting commission from CWG OC Aiyar calls for high-level body to salvage Games Swedish FA wants to use live TV to aid referees Explained: The hue and cry over the Commonwealth Games India shouldn't have become CWG host: Bhutia IHF plans merger with IWHF Rajasthan HC puts restrains on Verma and Sinha We cannot allow the Games' image to be damaged: Fennell 'Amount spent on C'wealth Games could have been used for better purposes' AIK fined over Champions League crowd trouble Marquez looking forward to titles not retirement Gatlin wins 100m comeback race in Estonia FIFA gives Sudan deadline to rerun FA elections It's no more English, the Premier League August 03, 2010 Angry Bayern blame Dutch as Robben injured Torres says he remains loyal to Liverpool 101 Indian athletes flunked dope tests this year Spain, Netherlands fined over World Cup final Goa, Punjab romp into Santosh Trophy semis Advani, Sethi to represent India in Asian Games billiards Unsure when I will get my first title: Somdev Sports secy tells Kalmadi to suspend 2 officials RBS deny any talks over Liverpool sale Schumacher says sorry to Barrichello I don't know about 2019 Asiad bid: Gill Indian High Commission to release new information Government issues notices to HI, IHF Ferrari 'team orders' hearing set for September 8 August 02, 2010 Chinese businessman eyes Liverpool deal Santosh Trophy: Bengal whip Mizoram Swapnali Yadav wins US swim meet Kalmadi's OC colleagues demand emergency meeting Murray upset gives Querrey good reason to aim higher Commonwealth Games: Meet the security threats Bhutia to leave for Portugal on Wednesday Hariom Singh qualifies for London Olympics Malhotra blasts Delhi government for CWG corruption Australian netball manager points out flaws in CWG venue Schumacher handed grid penalty, Mercedes fined Bryan brothers clinch record 62nd doubles title Azarenka cruises past Sharapova in Stanford Somdev cracks top-100 in ATP rankings, rises to 96th Querrey upsets Murray to retain LA Open title Vettel's dark cloud follows him to Hungary Cole will not be sold at any price: Ancelotti Delhi Games corruption furore seems political: Crosswhite Soon India will have a Slam winner: Bopanna Diego Forlan leaves 40,000 spectators spellbound Barrichello attacks 'unfair' Schumacher Manchester United's Anderson pulled out of burning car Youngest Junior Amateur golfer breaks Tiger Woods' record Weightlifting auditorium inaugurated Shooters want their money back, write to NRAI August 01, 2010 Bryan brothers beat Bopanna-Aisam at Farmers Classic Barrichello attacks Schumacher for 'unfair battle' Images: Webber wins in Hungary to take F1 lead Top seed Murray to face Querrey in LA final Sutil crashes out after accident, no points for Force India Webber wins in Hungary to take F1 lead Govt assures action in CWG corruption Narang flays Khel Ratna selection committee F1 leader Hamilton retires from Hungarian GP Kalmadi refutes Indian High Commission's denial F1 can do without another new team: Brawn Anyone guilty of corruption in CWG will be punished: Reddy Pranab Mukherjee becomes honorary member of East Bengal Commonwealth Games: Delhi misses stadium completion deadline Sharapova sets up Azarenka final at Stanford July 31, 2010 Narang shoots bronze in World C'ship Best goal was the one against Germany: Forlan Bartoli ousted at Stanford, Stosur battles on Holder Querrey and Murray reach last four in LA Vettel runs away with Hungary GP pole OC not crashing by BCCI's refusal: Kalmadi There is no contract between the CWG OC and AM Films: Kalmadi Hockey India to hold elections on August 5 Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez BJP, Congress want judicial probe into CWG irregularities Services beat Karnataka in Santosh Trophy All allegations are baseless: Kalmadi Indian eves win bronze in Asian hockey Bopanna-Aisam in semis of Farmers Classic All deals related to CWG should be made public: Gill Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team CWG organising committee refutes corruption charges Golden sprint double for Lemaitre Goalline technology cheaper than adding more refs July 30, 2010 UEFA rejects Mallorca appeal over Europa exclusion Rebellin loses appeal over Olympic positive test Santosh trophy: TN beat Mizoram, Bengal draw with Delhi India finish with 31 medals at Asian All-Star Athletics Diego Forlan in Kolkata Sami Khedira to join Real Madrid from Stuttgart SC order on polls fitting reply to opponents: HI Sandeep Singh, Jhulan nominated for Arjuna Hockey India gets Supreme Court nod for election Indian footballers keep winning run in Portugal Marykom becomes player-cum-coach Bolt might just spring a surprise at London Saina Nehwal to get Khel Ratna Ferrari have no number two, says Massa Business as usual for birthday boy Alonso CVC refers Delhi Games project to CBI Robinho begs Manchester City to let him quit I'm a Barcelona fan, I'm a club member: Fabregas 'Maradona deserved a more graceful farewell' Hughes succeeds Hodgson as Fulham manager Liverpool, Juventus start off with wins Sharapova and Bartoli reach Stanford quarter-finals July 29, 2010 Tintu Luka shines in Asian All-Star athletics Injury-time goal gives Goa victory Irregularities observed in C'wealth Games-related works Mike Tyson becomes a vegan After CWG, India should bid for Olympics: Redgrave Indian football team scores on Portugal tour Gill claims 16 of 18 CWG venues 'complete' Beckham could return to training in August: Arena Somdev ousted from ATP Farmers Classic Day hockey matches in CWG crazy, disrepectful: Charlesworth Lemaitre and Abeylegesse grab track golds Baghdatis shakes off losing run to triumph in L.A. Monaco signs 10-year extension for F1 race Friendly in Sardinia abandoned after players' fights Negi signs off with draw in Biel Chess Festival Bolt to face Gay and Powell in Stockholm Macheda, Hernandez on target as United crush MLS Star pull-outs not a concern: Coe Argentina bosses betrayed me: Maradona Indian challenge ends at Macau Open July 28, 2010 Santosh Trophy: Mizoram upset Kerala British delegation briefed on Delhi Games Fabregas is going nowhere says Arsenal manager Wenger Negi shocked by Howell Kaniskina leads Russian sweep of European 20-km walk Sports Minister MS Gill mum on Aiyar outburst AFC president backs Qatari 2022 World Cup bid Raul signs two-year contract with Schalke New Zealand dismisses Aiyar's CWG bribe allegations HC raps Centre over status of Hockey India Mascherano wants to leave Liverpool: Hodgson All smiles for Blake after crushing win at LA Open Mumbai, Delhi HC stay Hockey India elections Farmers Classic: Somdev advances to 2nd round World Cup star Forlan to mesmerize Kolkata Maradona sacked as Argentina coach Chandhok to miss Hungarian Grand Prix Murray parts company with coach Maclagan Nadal slams UEFA over Real Mallorca exclusion Barcelona FC post big economic losses in 2009-10 July 27, 2010 Santosh Trophy: Delhi beat Chhattisgarh 6-5, enter quarters Government withdraws observer for HI elections Bindra, Saina, Vijender CWG 2010 ambassadors Gill, Dikshit inaugurate Jawaharlal Nehru stadium Aiyar's statement is anti-national: Kalmadi Villarreal handed Mallorca's Europa League spot 'No recognition for Federations violating Govt guidelines' Aus tennis ace Stosur to miss Commonwealth Games New generation of fans would accept gay footballers: survey Guti joins Besiktas after 25 years at Real Madrid I'll be unhappy if C'wealth Games are a success: Aiyar Yet another draw for Negi at Biel Chess Festival Scouts saved United millions on Hernandez: Ferguson Asian Games medalist Mane dies IHF is only recognised body for hockey in India: High Court Ferguson feels US coach Bradley has future in Europe Chhetri feeling frustrated at Kansas Wizards: report Ferrari back in title race despite fine Armstrong in trouble over Tour clothing breach Federer teams up with Sampras's ex-coach to regain lost touch Gatlin to make comeback in Estonia next month Maradona's future to be decided on Tuesday Menezes revamps Brazil squad for US friendly July 26, 2010 BAI secretary deplores Azhar-Gutta romance talk Man United frontrunner in Ozil bid? Defiant Maradona wants to keep coaching Argentina R K Khanna Tennis Complex ready for C'Wealth Games Ministry to probe case, Kaushik to take legal recourse Lorenzo wins US MotoGP, Pedrosa crashes "Hurricane" Wiggins blew winds of change through stuffy sport I haven't misbehaved with any lifter: Malhotra Kalmadi is the dirty face of Indian sport: Pargat Chhetri has low-key outing against Man United Man City ready to get Torres at right price Junior pugilists clinch gold at international tourney Manipur eves dominate National Youth Boxing C'ship Raul leaves Real Madrid, may go to England or Germany Biel Chess: Parimarjan to take on Andreikin in Rd 7 Cases of sexual harassment will be dealt with impartially: Gill Fish downs Isner to win second title in a row Alonso gets the win without the applause Sex scandals in sports scary, shameful: Mary Kom Enigmatic Armstrong brings down curtain on career Formula One team orders are not a new trend Manchester United stunned by 10-man Kansas City Guti leaves Real Madrid, mulls Besiktas offer Hodgson admits being powerless to keep Torres at Anfield Mallya's Force India reprimanded after tyre bungle July 25, 2010 Images: Alonso leads controversial Ferrari one-two Ferrari fined $100,000 for illegal team order Hockey sex scam: Delhi Police yet to receive documents from HI Sania stumbles in Wrexham ITF final Parimarjan Negi holds Anish Giri Bopanna-Vliegen in Atlanta Championship final Former snooker world champion Alex Higgins dies No points but double finish for Force India in Germany Alonso wins German GP in Ferrari one-two Murray top seed in LA after Djokovic withdraws Bentla first Indian woman ref for FIFA instructor course Gatlin seeks redemption after doping ban ends Portsmouth end nightmare tour with drubbing in Washington I will prove the sexual harassment allegations are false: Malhotra Roddick upset by Fish in Atlanta semi-finals Malleswari wants IWF secretary out, suspended coach hits back Menezes becomes Brazil coach July 24, 2010 Bad day for Force India at qualifying IWF suspends coach on sexual harassment allegations My target is to regain world number one status: Anand Felix retained as captain for Santosh Trophy Chelsea's Drogba doubtful for season opener Vettel takes pole for home German GP Hockey India refers complaint against Kaushik to police I saw Lance Armstrong using drugs: Landis Bopanna-Vliegen in semis of Atlana event Pallikal, Suchde crash out of Malaysian Open Parimarjan draws with Truong Son Mano Menezes set to coach Brazil after Ramalho snub Portugal federation probes Queiroz on alleged insults Defender Vidic agrees new deal with Manchester United McLaren aim to overtake Ferrari as top F1 brand Canadian Open: Jeev, Atwal make cut Women call for more representation in hockey scandal panel July 23, 2010 France's WC team suspended for Norway friendly Hispania in talks with Toyota for 2011 car Santosh Trophy: Delhi beat UP, eye pre-quarters Hamilton fights back after costly crash Michael Johnson urges Bolt to run 400m Villla keen on having Fabregas at Barcelona HI receives report from inquiry panel probing sex scandal 'Hockey sex scandal probe panel has no legal sanctity' Boxer Jitender recommended for Arjuna award Thierry Henry feasts on familiar foes Cash-strapped Real Mallorca excluded from Europa league Gay disappointed after meet record in Monaco Bopanna-Vliegen advance to quarters in Atlanta Hockey India panel may find Kaushik guilty of sexual harassment Build it like Beckham One last major chance for wounded Tiger in 2010 Armstrong confident investigation will go his way McLaren drivers divided by wet conditions July 22, 2010 Schleck wins Tourmalet stage, Contador leads overall Brinda Karat for filing FIR against Kaushik P T Usha elated on being named selection panel head Now, former coach Baldev Singh speaks against Kaushik India in semis of Asian Jr TT Negi keen to coach women's hockey team Kalmadi refuses to speak on hockey sex scandal Hockey India accepts Kaushik's resignation Parimarjan's losing spree continues in Biel PT Usha heads Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards panel Manchester United rated as richest club in world Cech to miss start of season for Chelsea Man City express interest in Donovan United beat Philadelphia for pre-season victory Tiger Woods still No. 1 earning athlete Karnataka in Santosh Trophy quarters July 21, 2010 File FIR against M K Kaushik: KPS Gill Hockey scandal: Kaushik resigns, videographer sacked Images: Indian hockey's sex scandal There's hope for Indian hockey: Edwards India to host hockey Champions Trophy in 2011 It's a conspiracy against me: Kaushik Tainted Tiger still 'America's Favorite Sports Star' China World Cup bid reliant on Asian failure Hamilton hitches lift with buddy Button Parimarjan loses to Tomashevsky, slips to last spot Hockey India rejects government grant 'RO ignored objection to Stokes's nomination' HI defies govt guidelines, accept Stokes's nomination for president's post Women hockey player alleges sexual harassment Gerrard looks set to stay at Liverpool Maradona to decide on future as Argentina coach next week July 20, 2010 World Youth champ Krishan included in CWG boxing core group Loew extends Germany contract for two years No rift with Mourinho, says Casillas Respite for IWF, deadline for fine payment extended Drogba in talks with Man City over 20 million pound move Ribery, Benzema questioned in under-age sex inquiry Delhi CWG lays bare India's infrastructure woes Tottenham ban vuvuzelas from White Hart Lane Poor start for Parimarjan in Biel Chess Festival India trounce France 6-0, pocket hockey series Pendleton joins Hoy in ditching Commonwealth Games First Look: Chhetri to play against Manchester United Regarding underdogs who became champions July 19, 2010 Schleck's chain malfunction hands Contador lead Liverpool agree to sign Joe Cole Securing Fabregas will not be easy: Guardiola Messi to start his own clothing range Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open India beat France 4-3 in hockey Test Mother of Ronaldo's baby is American waitress Picturing Player helped Oosthuizen to first major Football growing in Kashmir, defying all odds I've lost a lot more than I've won: Tiger Woods Pedrosa wins German MotoGP, Rossi 4th Oosthuizen claims crushing St Andrews victory Button wants Russian Grand Prix after Kremlin laps July 18, 2010 Mumbai edge Haryana 3-2, retain National hockey title Violence mars TN-Chandigarh tie in National hockey C'ship Liverpool agree Insua fee with Fiorentina Big names pull out won't affect CWG 2010: Kalmadi Somdev knocked out of Aptos Challenger Magic putter deserts frustrated Woods Serena to miss three Tour events with foot surgery Player, Els set Oosthuizen on his way to major win Tottenham held to goalless draw in North American tour opener British Open: Moment of truth arrives for Oosthuizen Big name pullouts from Commonwealth Games a blow: Gill July 17, 2010 Somdev progresses to semis of Aptos Challenger Santosh Trophy: Maharashtra down Andhra 4-1 Chandhok dropped for German Grand Prix Rogge wants loopholes closed Keralite priest to solemnize Mueller's wedding Pargat files nomination for HI president's post India blank Belgium 6-0, win series 2-0 FA want English manager after Capello: Brooking July 16, 2010 Gursev steers Mumbai into Sr National hockey final Rooney set for five-year, 36.4m Man U deal Thousands arrested in Asia football gambling raids Ronaldinho's absence cost Brazil dear: Branco Ailing Bhutia to return from Portugal Tirkey turns down IHF offer to become selector After No 2 ranking, brand Saina soars Olympic gold medallist Chris Hoy to miss C'Wealth Games India beat Belgium in second hockey Test Somdev enters quarters of Aptos Challenger South Africa name Pitso Mosimane as coach Saina Nehwal: Ad world's new poster girl Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility Rooney defeats multi-million pound lawsuit First Look: New United jersey seeing record demand World champion Semenya wins comeback race Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for Octopus Paul Henry given the royal treatment in New York July 15, 2010 Henry quits international football Ballack hits back at Lahm's Germany captaincy claims Heskey announces England retirement MotoGP: Rossi cleared to race in Germany Carvalho says Hockey India targeting Tirkey, Ballal Sunil Chhetri closing in on MLS debut 'Egypt Open win is the best in my whole career' Day 1: Bright start for Woods, Daly Winning tournaments priority for world No 2 Saina Federer enjoys break with family after shock Wimbledon exit Hockenheim will be better for us: Liuzzi Saina Nehwal rises to world No 2 ranking Beckham hails 'life changing' meet with British troops in Afghanistan Everton's Moyes backs Aus bid for 2022 World Cup 'Woods's behaviour at Open crucial for golf' Chandigarh down MP in thriller; TN upset Delhi in National hockey C'ship Frustrated Renault ask Petrov to start scoring points Silva completes move to Manchester City Becks welcomes Henry move, Giggs likely to follow Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan I have no interest in managing a team: Beckham Cricket could be unlikely saviour of WC stadiums July 14, 2010 Diwakar, Amandeep in semis of National Championships Maradona ponders his future as Argentina coach Somdev advances to second round of Aptos challenger Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls Sania's family slams media reports on Shoaib's exclusion Suarez's 'Hand of God' has parallels in diplomacy Spain top FIFA rankings, Italy out of top 10 Record boxing entries for Commonwealth Games India, Belgium draw first hockey Test Tiger Woods' caddie Williams set to walk out on him? Mumbai storm into Sr Hockey C'ships semi-finals Guardiola to extend stay at Barca Redknapp extends Spurs contract, eyes Joe Cole transfer Woods aiming to become better father Ashley Cole likely to sign 30 million pound deal with Real Madrid Ballack's agent brands some German players 'queers' Proud fans greet Dutch team at canal parade Ten memorable goals of the World Cup Saina ready for Chinese challenge at World Championship World Cup final pitch invader fined South Africa to bid for 2020 Olympic Games Referee Webb defends performance at World Cup final I thought I was offside for winning goal: Iniesta Future toots assured for loved and hated vuvuzela July 13, 2010 Woods a picture of relief after media grilling Comprehensive document needed for Asiad bid: Govt Bolt says 100m in Paris will be fastest this year Indian players to lose on home advantage: Malhotra Winners and losers from the World Cup W Cup shows game needs to move into 21st century We will be F1 champions, says Ferrari's Alonso Memorable quotes from the football World Cup Paul the psychic octopus set to retire? Violent players ruined final: Blatter Dream XI of the football World Cup Images: Spaniards turn out to welcome home heroes Heroes and villains of the 2010 World Cup July 12, 2010 Spain's success Barcelona cut Spain land in Madrid with Cup to start festivities Stylish Spain settle for scrappy win Spain glory in first World Cup win Puyol should have been dismissed: Robben When celebrity guests came calling Forlan, the discovery of this World Cup Spain set record of fewest goals for Cup winners Djokovic inspires Serbia, Argentina shock Russia Fish serves big to see off Rochus Vuvuzelas banned from Brazil 2014 Rediff Football Awards: World Cup 2010 Iniesta's taste for drama hits new heights Five things to remember from South Africa 2010 Orange tears in Amsterdam after World Cup loss Forlan wins Golden Ball, Mueller Golden Boot Iniesta wins World Cup for Spain in extra-time Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals Images: Spain crowned world champions Djokovic inspires Serbia, Argentina shock Russia July 11, 2010 Spain beat Netherlands in World Cup final Will Casillas emulate Combi and Zoff? Images: Webber has his revenge in British GP Sharath Kamal wins Egypt Open TT Sutil 8th, Liuzzi 11th in British GP Webber wins British Grand Prix for Red Bull Excitement builds for Spain and Dutch final More than 700 million expected to watch World Cup final Sharath Kamal enters Egypt Open final No regrets for denying Klose record chance: Loew Gill inaugurates tennis venue for CWG A-Z of the 2010 football World Cup Spain, Netherlands in classy World Cup final Presidents, royalty to attend World Cup final No specific anti-Sneijder plan, says Del Bosque Football fest provides poor with hope for future Referees got it 96 per cent right: FIFA study Images: Germany snatch third place against Uruguay Reluctant saint Casillas keeps danger at bay Time for Spain to gain top spot says Xavi Germany beat Uruguay to take third place again Van Bronckhorst hoping for fairytale career finale Suarez is a trivial cheat, not a hero: Rajevac July 10, 2010 Latest updates from the World Cup third place play-off Olympic champion Allen Johnson announces retirement Spain tumble to France in Davis Cup quarter-finals Liuzzi drops five places, Alguersuari fined Favourites sail on opening day of Boxing Nationals World Cup Sid on why Forlan should win Golden Ball Sharath in Cairo Open quarters Sahara India propels Queen's Baton into controversy Vettel on pole for British Grand Prix Q3 eludes Force India, Sutil to start 11th Rejuvenated Robben keeps Netherlands dream alive Shakira's "Waka Waka" a tribute to African women Indian paddlers off to mixed start in Egypt Open Miner's son Villa working a rich seam of goals Spain in deep Davis Cup trouble against France Spain's football success helps erase economic woes Inter president Moratti given three-month ban Jeev lone Indian to make cut at Scottish Open Platini discharged, given clean bill of health Playoff for third place no sideshow for Uruguay Dutch and Spaniards seek overdue glory Netherlands v Spain: How they square up Spain reaping benefits of Dutch influence at Barca Only South Africa shake it like me: Milla July 09, 2010 Uttam's take: Paul vs Mani Isinbayeva to miss entire outdoor season FIFA to change refereeing system Let us Waka Waka one last time Spanish 'dark horses' now look like thoroughbreds Mueller could crown remarkable season with award Dutch coach Van Marwijk on threshold of greatness Who will be the World Cup's Best Young Player? Images: Spain is Octopus Paul's World Cup champion Sneijder, Villa in shortlist for Golden Ball award Octopus Paul predicts Spain will win World Cup final Goalkeepers untroubled at the World Cup Puyol's semi-final winning goal 'made in Barca' Olympic champ Fraser gets provisional suspension after testing positive Now, a parakeet tips Dutch to clinch World Cup Ronaldo makes new fashion statement, paints toenails World Cup final: The men who will matter Howard Webb appointed referee for World Cup final Uruguay and Germany left playing for pride Spain not clinical enough, says Del Bosque LeBron James to play for Miami Heat Nadal becomes shareholder at troubled club, to visit SA Senna dropped for British GP, Chandhok stays 2010 World Cup final tickets sold out: FIFA July 08, 2010 Semenya to run in Finland next week Cristiano Ronaldo names son after himself Angry Germans demand killing of octopus Paul Riquelme to run naked despite Paraguay's defeat Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals Somdev's run ends at Hall of Fame Meet Ballack should quit: Matthaus Rossi rides again, hopes for early return Paul the Octopus was right The Dutch love to kiss and tell Midfield mastery sealed Spanish success: Del Bosque We lacked courage and conviction: Loew Domenech was France's main problem: Gallas Puyol 'the shark' an unlikely Spanish hero Images: Puyol heads Spain into maiden final Puyol takes Spain past Germany to final July 07, 2010 Latest updates from the World Cup 2nd semi-final Domenech was not open to communication: Gallas Bolt's 200 metres season may be in jeopardy Somdev in second round at Hall of Fame LeBron James finally decides to join Twitter Inter chief brushes off United's Sneijder interest Juicy orange attack too sharp for Uruguay Germany-Spain semis: Battle between two big clubs 'Moral victors' Ghana get $20,000 cash bonus Emotional Van Marwijk joins Dutch master coaches Mallya optimistic of podium finish in Spa, Monza Force India confident ahead of British Grand Prix Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals Button has best chance to end home jinx at British GP We played as equals: Uruguay coach The top-10 referee blunders at the World Cup An un-divine hand and an Oranje show Sneijder in line for major trophy number four Images: Meet the World Cup's cry babies 'Two years later we have changed while the Spaniards are similar,' says Loew Octopus predicts German defeat in semis vs Spain Davis Cup: Nadal-less Spain have plenty in reserve Fabregas winning fitness battle Images: Sneijder inspires Dutch to beat Uruguay Sneijder strikes again as Dutch enter final Germany wary of Spain's team of talents July 06, 2010 Latest updates from the World Cup 1st semi-final South African Semenya cleared to return World Cup Sid: Colours of the Rainbow Nation Bolt to be ambassador at Youth Olympic Games Women's Olympic champion Fraser to skip CWG Facebook swayed Nigerian president to reverse ban Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband Captaincy row breaks German harmony Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana No injury worries for Germany ahead of semi-final For me I think the longevity is important: Paes Uruguay play for South American pride No trophy, no party for Germany's Schweinsteiger Torres likely to stay in Premier League Van Marwijk wants Uruguay's passion in Dutch team Semi-final is Spain's biggest-ever match: Casillas Chavanel seizes Tour lead as rain causes havoc Maradona says his 'chapter' over as coach: report July 05, 2010 Coe wants vuvuzela-free Games in London Sharath wins US Open TT title Winning 12th Grand Slam title was special: Paes Nigeria FA apologises, seeks suspension reversal Loew's sweater stays on while Germany keep winning World Cup Sid gets upclose with World Cup beauties Weight of history drives Uruguay and Dutch Federer third in rankings for first time since 2003 Paes steady, Sania drops further in rankings Brazil sack Dunga as coach Cristiano Ronaldo becomes a father Serena Williams did it 'Her Way' Ragtag quartet puts poster boys in their place Paes-Black win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown July 04, 2010 Images: Clinical Nadal routs Berdych in final Nadal beats Berdych to take second Wimbledon title Suarez escapes further ban Plucky Paraguay go home with heads held high Germany beat India 5-3 in Hamburg Masters CWG athletes most vulnerable in transit Images: Villa shows Spain don't need a Fernando Casillas proves decisive in Spain victory Germany's Klose prefers World Cup to scorer's title Hardest day of my life: Diego Maradona Die Mannschaft is not an association of stars Spain advance to semis after Villa's late winner Suarez gets one-game ban for controversial handball FIFA credit Dutch equaliser to Sneijder Former ICC head blames PCB for Test isolation July 03, 2010 Images: Germany demolish Argentina in quarters Images: Serena crushes Zvonareva to win Wimbledon World Cup: Rampant Germany march into last four Queen's Baton Relay gets cold response in Chandigarh Serena crushes Zvonareva to win Wimbledon title Latest updates from the Spain vs Paraguay quarter-final Van Persie in hospital for scan on arm Another World Cup let-down for Kaka Uruguay's Suarez justifies handling ball to deny Ghana winner No samba anymore! Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup Nothing mellow about Brazil villain Felipe Stunned Brazilians blame Dunga for World Cup exit Where are the Germans in Die Mannschaft? Uruguay beat Ghana on penalties to reach semis Images: Nadal to meet Berdych in Wimbledon final Paes-Black in Wimbledon mixed doubles final July 02, 2010 World Cup Sid smitten by chicks in SA Updates from the World Cup quarter-finals Chelsea snap up Liverpool midfielder Benayoun Dunga confirms will not stay with Brazil Images: Netherlands eliminate favourites Brazil Netherlands hit back to shock Brazil Beckham at Wimbledon to cheer Murray Berdych, Nadal to clash in Wimbledon final Capello to remain as England coach Updates from the World Cup quarter-finals FIFA gives Nigeria ultimatum over team ban Dunga says Brazil, Dutch will turn on the style Linesman's wife knew Espinosa had made a mistake Herbert keen to stay as All Whites coach South Korea coach Huh to step down Spain coach backs Torres to face Paraguay Argentina seek revenge in Germany clash Economists tip Brazil for World Cup glory Woods confirms meeting authorities about Canadian doctor Ghana are chasing history: Gyan Paes, Black in Wimbledon mixed doubles semis Days of samba football are over, says Van Marwijk Ghana carry Africa's prayers, Brazil face Dutch Injured Henin to miss US Open How the greats fell at Wimbledon July 01, 2010 Serena, Zvonareva to meet in Wimbledon final Wimbledon: Serena to challenge Zvonareva in final Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise Schweinsteiger warns of 'disrespectful' Argentina Mexico coach Aguirre quits, De la Torre to be likely replacement British MP demands inquiry into England's WC exit Hodgson named new Liverpool manager Big names provide small gains at the World Cup Saina gunning for No 1 ranking by year-end Federer's aura fading fast after Berdych beating Modest Kvitova out to humble Serena Ghana dreams depend on stifling Forlan, Suarez Flying Dutchmen undaunted by Brazil Images: Fans speaks their minds at the World Cup Images: Federer crashes out, Nadal in semis When World Cup Sid met Arsene Wenger Lucky break sends Murray to victory over Tsonga Nadal tames Soderling to reach Wimbledon semis Bopanna-Qureshi crash out of Wimbledon quarters June 30, 2010 Massive egos landed England in misery: Dutch star Injured Elano ruled out, criticises refs Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign President suspends Nigeria football team for 2 yrs Williams sisters suffer shock doubles defeat Ronney, Ronaldo stay in W Cup - on posters only Cristiano Ronaldo, a shadow of his old self Villa rallies behind strike partner Torres Bob Houghton's contract renewed till 2013 Vijender wants Baton Relay to make Bhiwani stopover Paraguayan model to run naked if team wins WC List of Tour de France winners WC: Big guns counter-attack their way to quarters Contador finds Armstrong in his way, again East European girls stamp their mark on grass Psychic Octopus picks Germany to beat Argentina Japan coach Okada eyes exit after penalty loss Virtuoso Villa again Spain's lethal weapon Spain bypass Portugal to reach last eight Soccer must move with the times, tech firms say Paraguay cross rubicon with shootout win Serena holds firm as Clijsters, Venus shown exit Villa goal earns Spain quarter-final spot Argentina's Romero ready for Germany shootout Newspaper advert 'eliminates' Brazil from finals World Cup blunder refs not retained for late stages June 29, 2010 Paraguay beat Japan on penalties Hockey India elections on July 29 Proud Slovakia rue nervousness and missed chances Shock defeats for Venus, Clijsters at Wimbledon Sulky Van Persie defends rant at Dutch coach Latest updates from the Football World Cup Thieves grab seven replica World Cups in FIFA raid Vijender, Sushil foresee medals galore for India Sports Ministry undecided, Asian Games bid in jeopardy Bhupathi-Mirnyi face shock defeat at Wimbledon Humiliated England dodge media, fans on arrival Saina hoping to stay fit in build-up to CWG, Asian Games UK scribe charged for assisting fan trespass England dressing room FIFA warns French govt from meddling in soccer-related affairs Preparation is key to Brazil's success Squash: Dipika crashes out of World Juniors Exclusive: How North Korea perceives its WC team FIFA chief Blatter apologises for referee errors at World Cup Rooney fails to shine as light goes out on England Brazil is Brazil and will hopefully remain Brazil Post-mortem begins for England after painful exit Saina eyes world number one ranking Argentina's keepers show dislike for technology Japan are last Asian World Cup hope and Iberians clash Mourinho makes Di Maria his first Real signing Images from day seven at Wimbledon Germany's Klose banishes demons with comeback Armstrong says 2010 Tour will be his last Audacious Chile pay for attacking Brazil Ghana's top scorer suffers training ground injury Brazil crush Chile 3-0 to reach last eight Cape fits for prolific Portuguese side Bopanna-Qureshi in Wimbledon doubles quarters Five sentenced for stealing from England team Taiwan's Lu stuns Roddick at Wimbledon Genius Robben takes Dutch to last eight Soccer needs technology, tennis does not: Federer June 28, 2010 Former tennis star Capriati treated for overdose Federer eases past friend Melzer into quarters Pak suspends two athletes for flunking dope test Germany's Klose hints at international retirement French soccer chief to resign after World Cup fiasco Dutch beat Slovakia to reach last eight Technophobe FIFA look ever more isolated SA bars 613 foreign visitors during World Cup FIFA says Argentine goal replay a mistake 2010 football World Cup schedule Clijsters edges Henin in battle of the Belgians Latest updates from the Football World Cup Dipika enters semis in World Junior Squash Germany see off team that never turned up Capello to speak to English FA over his future CWG: Queen's Baton Relay enters Jammu and Kashmir Germany have their revenge, finally How Germany coach Loew plotted England's downfall Safety car makes Schumacher, Alonso see red A week at Wimbledon in quotes Spain waiting for misfiring Torres to spark Germans in party mood after win over England Brazil form book a nightmare for Chile Argentina accept gifts to make light of Mexico Maradona arrives in a puff of smoke to hold court British newspapers condemn England team Images: Argentina crush Mexico to enter last eight Giantkillers Slovakia take on the Dutch 11 Senegalese die watching Cup in building collapse I want more goals says Mueller after double strike Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight June 27, 2010 Images: Vettel dominates European Grand Prix Germany humiliate England for place in quarters Germany thrash England to reach last eight England denied as ball crosses line off bar Vettel charges to European GP victory Injured Alonso doubtful for Portugal clash Saina has already achieved targets for 2010: Gopichand Spain defender Albiol injured in training Webber escapes unhurt in dramatic Valencia crash Indian women lose to Australia 2-6 PM congrats Saina for Indonesia Open Super Series win Latest updates from the Football World Cup World Cup Sid gets upclose with Uruguay, S Korea FIFA rebukes England over foreign media shutout First Look: Prince Harry tosses ceremonial pitch before Mets game "Arrogant" English anger world's media FIFA favouring bigger nations, says Aussie Kewell Ghana crush American dreams, deliver African joy German skipper Lahm practiced penalties with his mother Injured Ghana goal hero faces race against time Congratulate Saina Nehwal Scintillating Saina wins Indonesia Open Sania, Bhupathi lose doubles matches Nadal enraged by Centre Court warning Suarez gives Uruguay reasons to be cheerful World Cup Sid on his journey to a World Cup match Gyan sends Ghana into quarter-finals Brazil give backing to keeper's biggest supporter First Look: Tendulkar among sports greats in Wimbledon royal box Images: Suarez dream double puts Uruguay through England vs. Germany clash pulls record punters June 26, 2010 Nadal makes uncomfortable progress at Wimbledon Romanian Hanescu fined $15,000 after spitting incident Serena cruises, Soderling bulldozes through England coach Capello's father was Nazi prisoner WC: Allahabad native behind US team's success Indian eves eke out 3-3 draw against Germany Suarez double puts Uruguay into last eight Spain's cool under fire points way for Europe Lorenzo takes fourth win of season FIFA to investigate the Jabulani ball after the World Cup Q3 eludes Force India, Sutil to start 13th Vettel takes pole with Webber alongside Maradona set to field "gala team" against Mexico Don't meddle in football, FIFA tells French officials David Villa flying high for Spain Latest updates from the Football World Cup Slovak Vittek outshines more feted rivals African players not committed towards country: Okorie Saina in Indonesian Open final Did you see the most ridiculous goal of the competition? With Spain through, it's do-or-die time at the World Cup England need to forget past to beat Germany World Cup Sid's day out in Durban Switzerland, Honduras exit after goalless draw Villa on song as Spain beat Chile to take top spot Roddick sees off Kohlschreiber for last-16 place June 25, 2010 Wimbledon: Paes out of men's doubles; Bhupathi, Bopanna win Images: Brazil, Portugal through after rough draw Wimbledon images: Isner beaten in just 74 minutes Olsen blames Japanese setpiece excellence for exit Portugal hold Brazil in unsavoury draw Ivory Coast beat North Korea but go out Latest updates from the Football World Cup Exhausted Isner beaten in just 74 minutes Saina storms into Indonesian Open Super Series semi-finals Allegri named Milan coach 2010 football World Cup schedule Santosh Turumalla has a ball at the World Cup Isner goes Dutch after record-breaking epic at Wimbledon Queen back at Wimbledon for first time in 33 years Honda gearing up for more success Pride on the line as Brazil meet Portugal World Cup: The sinking of Old Europe Father Time catches up with poor Italy at WC World Cup Sid on free hugs to missing dad Argentina to thrill with no frills soccer Brazil meet Portugal after Italy crash out Revived England say World Cup win still possible United States looking for revenge in Ghana rematch Images: Dutch and Japan through to last 16 at WC CWG 2010: Queen's Baton Relay arrives in India through Wagah Mourinho at bedside a comfort for Maradona Record king Isner upstages Queen at Wimbledon Fan fare provides a kick at the World Cup Ivory Coast pray for big goal haul Japan stun Denmark to go through Netherlands beat Cameroon for third win June 24, 2010 I did not prepare Italy fully, says shocked Lippi Images from day four at Wimbledon Images: Slovakia knock out champions Italy Paraguay through after New Zealand draw World champions Italy knocked out by Slovakia Isner wins Wimbledon epic after over 11 hours England are favourites to beat us, say Germany Bhupathi-Mirnyi in 2nd round at Wimbledon Latest updates from the Football World Cup Spotted: Sania Mirza at Wimbledon Sauber to change name at end of F1 season Saina storms into Indonesia Open quarters Saina zooms to career-best third in badminton rankings Pride on the line as Brazil meet Portugal Why is the refereeing so poor? Sania, Paes win opening doubles matches in Wimbledon Beer behind England's new found success at World Cup Spain must put faith in proven strategy First Look: Changing room visitor Clinton praises US spirit Images: Isner, Mahut locked in 10-hour freak show Old spirit of sacrifice sees Germany safe England breathes sigh of relief after win Manic Maradona is no Cup sideshow The unbeautiful side of the Beautiful Game Murray takes bow as Queen makes rare Wimbledon appearance Tearful Donovan ends four years of hurt Ozil goal fires Germany into last 16 Record-breaking Mahut-Isner epic halted at 59-59 in fifth Australia stun Serbia 2-1, both teams out Federer through after tough workout Sarkozy demands review after 'disaster' June 23, 2010 100-up for Hewitt as Korolev retires Football Images: England, USA enter last 16 US squeeze through with late goal vs Algeria Defoe goal puts England into last 16 Images from day three at Wimbledon Bopanna-Qureshi in Wimbledon second round Pirelli appointed sole F1 tyre supplier Trebles all round for Hamilton and McLaren Federer ready to face 'Bozo', Clijsters and Henin roll on Latest updates from the Football World Cup Ritwik for Otters Open squash Sarkozy to chair meeting on France's World Cup campaign England holds its breath ahead of crunch World Cup game Kalmadi violates Olympic Charter: Pargat Dunga's Brazil adopt bunker mentality at World Cup Murray warms to virtues of serve and volley Tabarez loving World Cup 'party' after qualifying Nigeria rue missed opportunities as they crash out of WC Maradona asks media to apologise for criticising his players Mankad-Bozoljac knocked out in first round at Wimbledon Fed Express bids to bring Wimbledon campaign back on track European football powers fight for survival Maradona's boys have come a long way Robben poised to return as Dutch look to tame Lions We have failed our supporters: Malouda Denmark hoping to thwart disciplined Japanese in crucial tie First Look: Bad boy's out in rebranding of Rafael Nadal Paraguay to pin hopes on strike trio to contain All Whites Domenech didn't let me apologize to the nation: Evra Messi-led Argentina end Greek Odyssey South Korea's mastery of new ball pays dividends First Look: With shake of the head, but not hand, Domenech goes Off with coach's head, joke French supporters The best goal celebrations at the 2010 World Cup World Cup shockers in the first round Messi inspires Argentina to victory Italy's Cannavaro under pressure as stakes rise Messi's Argentina put Greece out of World Cup South Korea advance after Nigeria draw Messi captains Argentina for first time June 22, 2010 Nadal back with a bang at Wimbledon Wimbledon Day 2: Nadal makes happy return Football Images: SA vs France; Uruguay vs Mexico IOC says Ministry-IOA row 'settled' I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez South Africa beat France to restore pride Uruguay win group, Mexico also through Kaka's revival on hold after red card First Look: Gouramangi begins trial at Melbourne Heart FC Latest updates from the Football World Cup Evra out of South Africa match Cahill back as Australia take on Serbia US to rejig midfield for Algeria decider Underachievers Eng face Slovenia in must-win tie World Cup Sid reports from South Africa Nigeria downplay death threats to Kaita Beating England will be no cakewalk, says Slovenia's Birsa Spanish win eases doubts, but coach still unsatisfied The Jabulani balls: World Cup nightmare? Murray carries weight of Britain's expectations I need to control my temper: Villa Short grass season makes Wimbledon tough: Jankovic Images:Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras Terry apologises after Capello criticism Some France rebels may not want to play against SA Capello criticises outspoken Terry Switzerland laments Chile's on-pitch theatrics Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras Even Maradona's second XI are a handful for Greece Images: Chile win as Swiss defence finally cracks Sania crashes out of Wimbledon singles French Open champion Schiavone beaten in first round June 21, 2010 Federer joins an elite club Swiss set World Cup defensive record Images from day one at Wimbledon Chile beat Swiss to top Group H Classy Portugal midfield shows way through Federer back from the brink to beat Falla Scandal-hit France back in training after boycott Football Images: Portugal maul North Korea First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow No rest for Messi who loves to play, says Maradona Portugal hammer seven past N Korea Clijsters loses bearings, finds top form at Wimbledon First Look: Fabiano goal not Hand of God, says Maradona Zidane rebuke for France over training boycott 41 years on, Amritraj still an ace at Wimbledon Latest updates from the Football World Cup French shame: Papers slam team as a bunch of fools Wimbledon: a promise of something momentous Uruguay look to fend off Mexican flair in crucial tie Federer not pressured by Sampras's prediction Troubled France face challenge from focused SA Somdev gains one spot in rankings, closes in on top-100 slot Indian eves draw with Canada in final tie of Test series North Korea's Jong living the dream at World Cup Wimbledon fights foxes and vixens for top lawns Why I am praying for Brazil to lift the Cup I feel I have wasted two years with England: Capello South Korea look to upset fragile Nigeria Focussed Federer has Wimbledon record on his mind Revolution is a French sport Impressive Paraguay expect to top their group French team behaving like spoilt brats: Fans Eng players demand changes in crisis talk with manager Capello Images: Fabiano helps Brazil down Ivory Coast I've left no better players at home: Lippi Of Zico and Socrates, memories of another Cup Brazil beat Ivory Coast but Kaka sent off Chaos hits France camp as team chief quits Injured Gulbis pulls out of Wimbledon June 20, 2010 Images: New Zealand hold champions Italy Congratulate Saina Nehwal! Focused Federer to ignore World Cup distractions Factory test causes boom heard at World Cup stadium Italy held to shock draw by New Zealand Sharath Kamal crashes out of Indian Open Paraguay claim 2-0 victory over Slovakia Nigeria's Kaita gets death threats after red card Murray offers sympathy to under-fire Rooney Tiger tames Pebble to challenge leader Johnson Aussie Kewell gets one match ban for sending off Latest updates from the Football World Cup Men's doubles holds promise for India at Wimbledon Saina wins Singapore Open Super Series crown Sharath Kamal in Indian Open TT semis Saina rallies to enter Singapore Open final Chambers breaks 10-second barrier again Cameroon first side out after loss to Denmark Brazil's Dunga faces former mentor Eriksson Paraguay wary of plucky Slovakia Fear of failure hampering big teams: Wenger Rooney says sorry for rant on camera France's Anelka kicked out of World Cup for insulting coach Images: Gallant 10-man Australia draw with Ghana June 19, 2010 Australia, Ghana play out controversial draw Bolt to miss Commonwealth Games Images: Dutch do just enough to beat Japan Media blast England as a toothless shambles Uninspired Dutch down Japan Images: Scrappy England held by Algeria FIFA changes Yellow card rule to keep big names in final Paes-Dlouhy advance to UNICEF Open final Latest updates from the Football World Cup Shabby England held goalless by Algeria June 18, 2010 Americans left fuming over disallowed 'winner' Images: US erase two-goal deficit to hold Slovenia Maradona, Dunga back sex-before-match policy US rally from two goals down to hold Slovenia Robben back in training but will miss Japan tie Sharath Kamal in Round 2 of Indian Open TT Images: Plucky Serbia stun 10-man Germany Somdev-Conrad qualify for Wimbledon doubles Paes-Dlouhy in semis of UNICEF Open 'Pathetic' France get media bashing for World Cup debacle Serbia stun 10-man Germany Jabulani offers little to celebrate FIFA monitoring final group games for match-fixing Champion Federer draws familiar foe Falla Saina, Kashyap in Singapore Super Series semis Lakers win NBA title in Game Seven thriller Jabulani ball creators under fire for goal drought at World Cup Latest updates from the Football World Cup Of French blues and Messi magic Sutil rues missed opportunity in Montreal Canada hold India in second hockey Test Senior Cameroon players criticise coach's selection Dunga's Brazil, more sombre than Samba Latins shine at Cup, African gloom deepens Japan hold no surprises for the Dutch World Cup hair flair: Cuts above the rest Mexico's Hernandez follows grandfather's footsteps Woods shoots 74 in frustrating Pebble Beach return Karlovic, Ancic and Gasquet out of Wimbledon Awful France prove doubters right Sports Authority sued over World Cup ads France lose to Mexico, face early exit June 17, 2010 Images: Greece record historic World Cup win Clijsters loses to Azarenka in Eastbourne Amritraj fails to make Wimbledon main draw Higuain happy to do something for Argentina Greece grab first ever World Cup win Images: Higuain 'trick' hands Argentina big win 10 Indians in main draw of Indian Open TT Karlovic ruled out of Wimbledon with foot injury Ronaldo's wax figure unveiled at Madam Tussauds Cahill receives one-match ban for red card Higuain hat-trick propels Argentina to 4-1 win over South Korea HI says IHF-organised Nationals unauthorised Mankad finally makes it to Wimbledon Latest updates from the Football World Cup Chelsea to kick off season at home to West Brom South African dream turns to despondency The Spanish can't unlock Swiss vaults Mankad qualifies for Wimbledon doubles main draw Prakash inches closer to Wimbledon main draw Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team Nadal eager to carry on where he left off Clijsters surges into Eastbourne quarter-finals Serbia will be no pushovers against Germany Hosts say early goal took wind out their sails Portugal ask FIFA to cancel Ronaldo yellow card Deco apologises for criticising Portugal coach Images: Uruguay superior in all departments Upsets and the World Cup have become synonymous 'The Madman' is Chile's unlikely hero Images: English goalkeepers in blunderland Forlan shines in thumping Uruguay win South Africa hopes in danger after Forlan double June 16, 2010 Federer seeded one at Wimbledon despite rankings slip Football Images: Spain vs Switzerland Swiss pull off shock 1-0 win over favourites Spain Chile beat Honduras, end 48 years of hurt Pakistan recalls retired hockey stars India beat Canada in women's hockey series opener Latest updates from the Football World Cup The return of Didier Drogba Malouda denies row with coach Domenech One game later sad Slovakia are a little wiser Reid's late equaliser proves costly for NZ punter Drogba ready and relishing Brazilian face-off Forget style, it's all about efficiency, says Dunga Brave North Korea impress in opener despite defeat Brazil make a little magic go a long way Bopanna-Qureshi advance to UNICEF Open quarters Somdev knocked out of Wimbledon qualifiers Fearless Mexico ready to take on unsteady France Don't write off Federer yet! Sandeep Singh recalled to Hockey squad for Euro tour Nigeria secretly plotting to end Greek odyssey Mueller is new Mister Goal, says Gerd Mueller Queiroz unhappy with FIFA for giving Drogba nod Maradona, Huh renew battle as Argentina face SK Torres, Iniesta fit to face Switzerland Images: Maicon magic helps Brazil scrape past NK Brazil overcome stiff North Korean resistance June 15, 2010 Football Images: Ivory Coast vs Portugal New zeal... and Reid makes a point Ivory Coast hold sluggish Portugal BJP calls for transparency in CWG expenditure Images: Reid snatches draw for plucky New Zealand Football fans in Vuvuzela cacophony Tiger poised for US Open resurgence, says Atwal Paes-Dlouhy in QFs of UNICEF Open Injured Dementieva pulls out of Wimbledon Anand hails his team of seconds New Zealand eke out last gasp draw against Slovakia Latest updates from the Football World Cup Unimpressive Italy, France leave Cape Town fans wanting for more Capello has taken England backwards: Beckenbauer Rescuers feared Gascoigne was dead after car crash Put your ego in your pocket, guys! Rooney and Cole join King among England absentees Vintage Spain finally enter the fray Chile seek first World Cup win in 48 years Images: Keeper flap cannot hide Italy limitations Football World Cup: Group A, B, C, D analysis Socca Punch: The World Cup Quiz World Cup chiefs won't ban vuvuzelas Robinho dances to Brazil's tune Day out with Dad to cure tournament goal nerves England fans bring football cheer to SA prisoners Italy escape with 1-1 draw against Paraguay Honda powers Japan past Cameroon Drogba to decide whether to play against Portugal Gallas out of France training with sore muscle Bus strike leaves hundreds of fans stranded June 14, 2010 Bus strike leaves hundreds of fans stranded Court orders Mutu to pay Chelsea 14.1 million pounds in damages Somdev to meet Rufin in Wimbledon qualifying Football images: Japan vs Cameroon Sania fails to make main draw of Aegon International Serbs set to make changes after disappointing start Honda carries Japan to 1-0 victory over Cameroon Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie Ex-England midfielder Gascoigne in hospital after crash Robben Island reminds of liberating power of World Cup Vishy Anand is a big fan of Messi Football Images: Netherlands vs Denmark Luck helps Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 It's the time to Diski at the World Cup in South Africa! Tearful Cahill laments 'harsh' red card Ferrari curse bad luck in Montreal Expected better result in Montreal: Mallya Bring on the Americans, says Slovenia Groin injury forces Ledley King out of World Cup Ronaldo slams ear-shattering Vuvuzela trumpets Messi voted best footballer on Earth FIFA, World Cup organiser considering Vuvuzela ban Germany will face tougher opponents, warns Loew Cristiano Ronaldo, most searched player on Google Images: Young Germans too good for Socceroos Nani says will recover from injury in a week Mystery men may be Dunga's worst nightmare Quicksilver Messi worth weight in gold Drogba doubts temper Elephants' roar Defeats piling up for vulnerable looking Federer Police fire teargas at World Cup workers Li Na beats Sharapova in Edgbaston final Impressive Germans hammer Australia 4-0 Images: Hamilton back on top after Canada win Liuzzi, Sutil log points for Force India at Canadian GP Football Images: Ghana vs Serbia June 13, 2010 Hamilton wins Canadian GP in one-two for McLaren Football Images: Slovenia vs Algeria Cameroon Lions ready to devour Japan Dutch wary of plucky Denmark Late Gyan penalty gives Ghana win over Serbs In-form Paraguay hoping to stun champions Italy BAI election was neither free nor fair: Azharuddin Torres unlikely to play in Spain opener Veron credits Maradona for match-winning goal move Manic Maradona is animation unlimited on touchline China's Li Na beats Sharapova in Edgbaston final Hewitt stuns Federer in Halle final McLaren deny wrongdoing after being fined Slovenia down ten-man Algeria with late goal Bolt likely to make comeback in two weeks Players back Green, but Eng have problems a plenty Football World Cup: Scores, Standings, Stats US coach Bradley praises team fightback Green savaged by British press for costly error Azhar backs out, Verma re-elected BAI president Messi mesmerises but bungle costs England Red Bull set to gamble on tyre strategy in Canada Capello to speak with Green before keeper decision Football Images: England vs USA Hamilton fined #6,869 after snatching pole Green gaffe gifts draw to United States More than 400,000 watched Cup start in fan parks Team bosses back proposal to punish bad drivers Force India's Liuzzi sizzles, to start Montreal GP ahead of Massa Federer to meet Hewitt in Halle final Heinze header helps Argentina down Nigeria Hamilton ends Red Bull's run of poles June 12, 2010 Best buddies Querrey and Fish in Queen's final Manuel Gomes named East Bengal coach Indian Open: Saina enters final, Chetan crashes out Messi torments Nigeria in Argentina win F1 team bosses back proposal to punish bad drivers Impressive Sharapova powers into Edgbaston final Heinze header gives Argentina 1-0 win Images: Slick South Korea make sloppy Greece pay Park Ji-Sung inspires Korea to memorable win Sania advances in Eastbourne WTA qualifiers Brazil coach Dunga backs discipline over flair Journalists' robbers jailed in swift justice First Look: Maradona laps up limelight in pre-match stroll I won't contest HI elections: Bose South Korea get off to flying start Man convicted of stalking Olympian Shawn Johnson Fit Muntari could give Ghana a boost Algeria switch captains for Slovenia clash Doubts hang over France after unimpressive opener Spain's Iniesta on road to full recovery but doubtful for opener Young Germans out to overpower experienced Aussies World Cup too dear say two-thirds of fans: poll Italy's Gattuso to quit national team after Cup SA satisfied despite less than perfect opener Federer storms past Kohlschreiber Group A wide open after France draw Football Images: France vs Uruguay France, Uruguay in dour draw June 11, 2010 Court rejects Azhar's plea, BAI election on schedule Chetan, Saina in India Open semis Images: South Africa vs Mexico Marquez stamps his mark for Mexico Mexico hold South Africa in pulsating opener World Cup party starts, but Mandela absent Nadal beaten by Lopez at Queen's Mumbai businessman Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers Socca Punch: The World Cup Quiz Let's play fair, Maradona tells refs Murray hustled out by Fish at Queen's Denmark's Bendtner expected to miss opener Football World Cup: Scores, Standings, Stats A-to-Z South African slang guide Subrata Paul fails to get contract with Canadian club Capello's England wary of U.S. threat Why Mandela won't be there at South Africa's opening match Greece and S Korea aim to be dark horses Blatter, 74, seeks to remain FIFA chief FIFA ditch Olympic plan to end rift with IOC Allegri closer to becoming AC Milan coach Blatter joins Twitterati in time for World Cup Tamarine tames Sania Australia pull out of 2018 World Cup bid Drogba could start against Portugal: Eriksson Greek players, Chinese reporters robbed Shakira, Keys sizzle at FIFA World Cup concert Nadal scrapes through, Roddick out at Queen's Six injured at Cape Town Cup fan zone India win gold in World Cup archery Football World Cup: Meet the men at the helm Attacking game expected in World Cup opener Back problem keeping Gay off the track First Look: Ronaldo hands Portugal shirt to Nelson Mandela McLaren says no crash needed to beat rival Red Bull June 10, 2010 Mandela intends to appear at World Cup opener Benitez signs two-year deal as Inter coach Dempo close to signing deal with English club Verma ineligible for BAI election: Azhar Iniesta doubtful for Spain's Cup opener Messi not sole recipe for success: Heinze Germany put faith in new generation Nadal wants shorter hardcourt season David Beckham set to become comic book hero Ruthless Nadal lights up Queen's World Cup 2010: Stars to watch out for June 09, 2010 India Open: Saina, Chetan reach pre-quarters Joe Cole and Ballack to leave Chelsea Benitez seals three-year deal with Inter New Zealand's Brown to join squad on Thursday First Look: Italian PM meets French Open champ Schiavone Champions Italy arrive to defend World Cup title Rugby-crazy Pretoria ready to embrace soccer Veron gets another chance to shine in the twilight Friedrich books spot in German central defence South Africa to clamp down on illegal tickets Slow starters England fancied to make WC semis Britain's No 2 Bogdanovic gets Wimbledon snub Critics to closely study Maradona's tactics African hopes soar before World Cup kick-off Inspired SA, Mexico clash in opening day encounter Africa's World Cup dream set to realise at last Murray, Roddick find their feet on Queen's grass Guardiola fined 15,000 euros for labelling ref a liar Danny delivers for Portugal, Spain thrash Poland Fan helmets could go global after World Cup SA's first high speed train in time for WC fans June 08, 2010 US defender Onyewu fit and ready to take on England Nani out of World Cup with shoulder injury France's Gallas snubs media Striker Iaquinta expects Italy to change attitude South Korea's Lee to return for opener after recovery Gay likely to miss New York meet Capello's tough talk in half-time inspires Eng Greece's Moras could miss South Korea tie Force India join Peta campaign against French delicacy Pitch issues force Aus to move training base First Look: Brian Lara catches the football fever Rooney edges Ronaldo for place in WC Dream Team SA security forces promises 'safest World Cup ever' Bopanna crashes out of Weber Open Bundesliga tops Premier League as world's most profitable England unimpressive during World Cup warmup Sania to quit tennis in two years Lack of leadership a major worry in France team It's a risk to keep Robben in, says Dutch coach New Zealand training cut short by township smoke Gasquet eases into grass season after return from ban Cameroon can outdo class of 1990: Le Guen Robinho, Kaka on target in Brazil rout Kiefer, Nishikori among Wimbledon wildcards FIFA's Blatter pledges no repeat of fans' stampede A unique setting for a familiar World Cup battle The World Cup will miss these stars June 07, 2010 Sania returns to court with a win in Birmingham Light training for injured Bendtner Stampede reflects African football reality Drogba to rejoin Ivory Coast squad French king Nadal topples Federer to reclaim World No 1 tag Discipline key to World Cup success: Lampard Webber to stay at Red Bull, Raikkonen likely to make F1 return Economists back Spain to lift World Cup after stats and calculations Argentine hooligans detained in SA, likely to be deported Somdev reaches career-best 104th in ATP rankings I worried for Rafa during slump, says uncle Toni Quieroz returns for unfinished World Cup business Julio Cesar to miss first Brazil match in two years Injured Robben to remain in Dutch squad Wlodarczyk breaks own women's hammer world record Emotional Nadal back to where he belongs At least 15 hurt in stadium stampede Dutch soccer fan dies by drowning in Malawi enroute to WC June 06, 2010 Dominant Nadal reclaims French Open crown Nadal batters Soderling to win fifth French Open title England's 'invisible man' set to take centre stage South Africa fear nobody, says coach Parreira Italy herald its first 'Queen of France' Italy reserve Cossu starts in Swiss friendly Technology would be a passion killer: Blatter Portugal arrive with Nani doubtful for warm-up Slam success sweeter for Schiavone after long wait Germany confident despite injury setbacks World Cup is uniting SA: President Zuma Drogba has successful surgery on elbow June 05, 2010 French Open: Nestor-Zimonjic bt Paes-Dlouhy to win men's doubles title Paes-Dlouhy beaten in French Open final Inspired Schiavone tames Stosur for French crown Karthikeyan finishes 11th in NASCAR race Injured Robben misses Dutch flight, awaits scan Lampard 'sickened' by Ferdinand's finals KO Schiavone tames Stosur to win French Open Pacquiao named fighter of the decade Amnesty accuses host police of World Cup abuse Ganguly to root for Brazil in World Cup France set to start without Henry and no guarantees Essien reveals the agony behind a World Cup KO Rossi breaks shin bone, out for 2 months Italy's Pirlo set to miss opener Injured Obi Mikel sidelined for World Cup North Korea's 'Rooney' promises goal fest Domenech unfazed after China upset France Dangerman Soderling looms for Nadal in final Serena and Venus complete 'Williams slam' in doubles Kaka kisses controversial Jabulani ball Randhawa misses cut at Celtic Manor Open Asafa Powell sprints to victory, Kluft struggles June 04, 2010 Nadal storms into French Open final Drogba suffers elbow injury in warm-up Soderling outlasts Berdych to reach French Open final Stanley Rozario Mohun Bagan's new coach Football World Cup schedule Zimonjic-Srebotnik win French Open mixed doubles England captain Ferdinand out of World Cup IOC invites Sports minister for meeting on June 18 Spain hitman Torres may get Poland run-out Stosur's dream run continues at Rolland Garros CWG tickets launched, prices range from Rs 50 to 50,000 England arrive to play it safe in high crime city Sharp Mexico too good for rusty Italy June 03, 2010 Liverpool part company with manager Benitez Nadal and Soderling on course for final showdown 'No money in Asiad, so BCCI is not interested' Paes-Dlouhy cruise to finals, eye successive French Open title Group H 23-man squads Group G 23-man squads Group F 23-man squads Group E 23-man squads Group D 23-man squads Group C 23-man squads Group B 23-man squads Group A 23-man squads Capello to stay on as England coach until 2012 Brad Pitt joins US bid to host World Cup Brazil's Adriano questioned over alleged drug links Bookies favour Stosur to lift French Open crown Brazil on song but worry over Julio Cesar Dementieva, Jankovic look to shed nearly-women tag Nadal in hot water for taking his time Liverpool offer exit deal to Benitez: Reports June 02, 2010 Stosur stuns Serena to reach semis Arsenal reject Barcelona's Fabregas offer Force India sues Lotus over car design US captain Bocanegra close to full fitness Ramsey signs long-term deal with Arsenal 'Lion King' Lee set to roar for South Korea Slovenia aim to win hearts this World Cup Balancing motherhood and boxing is tough: Mary Kom Seventeen footballers sign contract with AIFF Indian football duo head West for better prospects FIH mulling wild card system for Champions Trophy Nicklaus to compete with Tiger in Memorial Skins Game Maradona not bothered by dearth of practice matches Chile drop Cereceda from final World Cup squad Federer praises champion-slayer Soderling Egypt keeper Al Hadari banned for four months Time for joy and tears as teams trim WC squads Dementieva stays in contention for elusive Slam Eriksson drops Kone from Ivory squad 'World Cup is a culmination of SA's post-apartheid dream' South African prisoners to join World Cup fever Netherlands register convincing victory over Ghana in warm-up tie Prudent Nadal cautious of compatriot Almagro Defender Beck dropped from Germany squad Rich medal haul for Indian athletes at Asian GP Pepe included in Portugal squad after recovery Italy leave out Borriello, Rossi from WC squad Soderling stuns Federer, Schiavone makes semis June 01, 2010 Soderling sends Federer packing from French Open French Open: Schiavone surprises Wozniacki to make semis Walcott left out of England squad Nakamura in line for final Japan warm-up Wrong to doubt Spain keeper Casillas: Valdes Barca bite back at Ibrahimovic agent criticisms Vidic anxious for success after 2006 failure South Africa drop striker McCarthy French Prez Sarkozy hopes Africa won't strike twice Mixed fortunes for Paes at Roland Garros Gamarra gets Paraguay call-up Mokoena wins 100th cap as South Africa score five French Open: Djokovic has Nadal on his radar Real-ity bites: Will Mourinho survive at Bernabeu? French Open: Federer relishing Soderling rematch Henin the last to believe her Roland Garros hype Hooligans thwarted en route to finals 'England's Caribbean triumph was very un-English' Fiorentina slam Italy over Prandelli appointment Tendon injury forces Bolt out of NY meeting Almagro wins Spanish battle against Verdasco May 31, 2010 Modric extends stay at Spurs Inter push for Capello, rate Benitez French Open: Henin's run halted, Nadal cruises French Open: Paes-Black advance to mixed doubles quarters Depleted Germany still eye semis: Lahm No new Germany call-ups after string of injuries Ghana hope Mensah gamble pays off Love him or loathe him, Mourinho is a winner Own goals aid England, France held in Tunisia World TT: Singapore stun Chinese women to end 19-year reign Australia's Kewell winning fitness race Real Madrid unveil new coach Mourinho Confident Soderling says it's not impossible to beat Federer Nothing to write home about as Ferrari flop in 800th race Red Bull play blame game after Turkey collision Hamilton can't stop smiling after Turkey triumph Jeev slips to 99th in golf rankings South Africa denies high terror threat during World Cup England rescued by Japan own goals, France held Capello to discuss England future amidst Inter Milan rumours Collision must not happen again, says Red Bull boss France's Henry faces life as a substitute Players unhappy with 'supermarket' WC ball Gloomy end for Murray as Berdych shines Spanish armada goes off course at Roland Garros Kalinga stadium in-charge suspended May 30, 2010 Lecce, Cesena promoted to Serie A Images: Turkey on Hamilton's platter Sutil's 9th place finish keeps Force India among points Hurt Sharapova bloodied but unbowed Vettel crashes out after collision with team-mate Webber Juventus remember 'cursed night' of Heysel 25 years on Hamilton wins in Turkey after Red Bulls collide French Open: Paes-Dlouhy in quarters, Bopanna-Qureshi crash out Cameroon name newcomers, still wait for clearance Mary Kom, Sarita strike gold at Asian boxing C'ship Hamilton irked by 'ill-informed' Mansell French Open: Henin downs Sharapova, Venus exits Kalmadi fine with Queen skipping CWG Queen Elizabeth to skip Delhi Commonwealth Games Button puts racing before romance, ducks questions about private life 80 percent chance of terror strike in SA during WC: reports Eto'o threatens to skip WC, Arg get good send-off My 10-year-old cue stick is my lucky charm: Advani Mary Kom cruises into Asian Championship final Khedira sparkles as Germany crush Hungary Slovakia midfielder Karhan ruled out of World Cup Lahm named Germany captain May 29, 2010 Bhupathi-Huber crash out, Paes-Black in 2nd round I was beaten fair and square, admits Roddick Roddick loses cool, exits French Open Q3 eludes Force India, Chandhok to begin Turkish GP last Webber seizes pole hat-trick in Turkey Indian trio misses cut at Madrid Masters No basis to Triesman allegations: FIFA FIFA sets up players' match-fixing hotline Inter upset as Mourinho steals limelight French Open: Kuznetsova's luck runs out against Kirilenko May 28, 2010 Real secure Mourinho as coach after Inter deal Sporting Clube relegated French Open: Big names breeze in sunny Paris Roger Federer: 700 and counting... France to host Euro 2016 as UEFA plays safe Asian women's boxing: India assured of eight medals I was a victim of sabotage: Ben Johnson Massa likely to stay: Ferrari New Red Bull contract on the cards for Webber Isner's ace barrage make mockery of slow clay Essien ruled out, Torres makes progress Dress code @ Roland Garros: The risque factor Powell runs year's fastest 100, Bolt misses 300 best May 27, 2010 Day Five: Further rain delays at Roland Garros Paes-Dlouhy made to sweat for second round berth Champions Dempo held by Pune FC Mahindra United close on winning note Penalties will put players on the spot Mary Kom, Sarita in semis of Asian women's boxing Punished Singaporean shuttler denied C'Wealth chance Mickelson eyes top ranking UP-born baseballers meet Obama, Ronaldinho at White House UCI ask federations to probe Landis's doping allegations Torres to stay with Liverpool next season Striker Ching left out of US WC squad Solid wins for France, Netherlands in WC warm-ups Nadal gears for Zeballos, Verdasco faces fan fury Real sack Pellegrini, poised to appoint Mourinho Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to second round at Roland Garros May 26, 2010 Federer survives rain, Falla to reach third round Kingson waits and sweats over Ghana call Germany get surprise visit from drug testers Massa fired up for Ferrari red letter day Italy's new left back Criscito adds rare youth French team leaves Alps with World Cup in sight French Open 2010 poster by Pakistan-born Indian artist Bhupathi-Huber top seed at French Open Button believes he can retain F1 championship title Veteran tennis player Date Krumm full of drive Mourinho-Real deal far from sealed: Moratti Familiar foes block Henin's route to finding glory Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in WC warm-up Stressed Nadal dissatisfied with winning start Fabregas wants Barca deal soon Czech Republic score 4-2 win over shaky US in friendly North Korea hold Greece after Jong double in friendly Federer faces Falla, Venus eyes progress in Paris Austin to host F1 Grand Prix from 2012 Confident Karun looks to rev it up in Istanbul Sports Ministry asks Hockey India not to hold elections May 25, 2010 FIH won't extend date for Hockey India election French Open: Safina stunned by Date Krumm Indian men maintain winning run at World TT 'Vasco should replace Mahindra United in I-League' Sports Ministry seeks meeting with IOC chief on tenure limit Mary Kom in Asian C'ship quarter-finals Tiger to make return at Memorial, says report Top-ranked women tennis stars no teeny boppers France coach Domenech hints at tactical changes Brown heads home to New Zealand a World Cup doubt Fit Gallas makes French cut for World Cup McDonald, North axed from Australia squad Coach bans Spain footballers from tweeting during World Cup Williams revert to old wings after Monaco crashes North Korea vow to upset the applecart at World Cup India's businesses see openings beyond cricket Beckham won't be part of my coaching staff: Capello Last-gasp Holman strike saves Socceroos Nadal, Henin return to happy hunting ground Maxi brace helps Argentina maul Canada in friendly England crush Mexico 3-1 in WC warm-up tie May 24, 2010 French Open: Federer cranks up Paris temperature Five Indian athletes qualify for Youth Olympic Games Chinappa wins German Ladies Open 'I have proved I have the killer instinct' I would be calling the shots at Real: Mourinho Armaan fifth in F2's Monza race World TT Championships: Sharath wins, women falter Lorenzo stretches lead with French GP win Mourinho's move to Real Madrid has Premier League clubs in panic French Open: Paes-Dlouhy seeded 3rd, Bhupathi-Mirnyi 5th Security will not be a concern during CWG: Gill Beckham targetted by Taliban in Afghanistan? Brazil duo defend coach Dunga's training methods Bird delays Mexico's flight for England warm-up match Argentina coach Maradona impressed by in-form Milito 'Woods not automatic pick for Ryder Cup' Murray aims to stay focussed, conserve energy for French success Atwal finishes commendable tied 7th in Byron Nelson C'ship Venus dazzles as sun beats down in Paris First Look: Beckham meets troops in Afghanistan Devvarman out but India's hope happy with Roddick effect May 23, 2010 Blackpool seal dream rise to Premier League French Open: Soderling lets racket do the talking French Open: No lunchtime hiccups for Kuznetsova Bolt cruises to victory on China return I-League: East Bengal rally to hold Churchill Bros Inter reclaim European crown at last Mourinho's Chelsea was stronger than Ancelotti's team: Ferguson Mourinho to quit Inter, inks Madrid deal Shy 'Prince' Milito crowned King of Inter Hamilton charged over Melbourne street stunt Milito scores twice as Inter win Champions League May 22, 2010 Real Madrid facing hard choices after trophyless season Chamakh joins Arsenal from Bordeaux South Africa opens showpiece World Cup stadium I missed you, Federer tells Nadal Dempo unlikely to play in Super Cup IOC rejects Ministry arguments, warns of consequences Hockey India will continue to govern the game: Batra Tribal boy from Bengal set to play rugby for Gloucestershire Indian Open granted Super Series status Messi scrape has Argentina worried Bopanna-Qureshi lose in Nice final Somdev faces Chiudinelli in 1st round at French Open Armstrong hits back at Landis over doping claims Trebles at stake in Champions League final American boy, 13, youngest to climb Everest May 21, 2010 Barca fans flock to Villa presentation Nice ATP: Bopanna-Qureshi in final Nadal handed tricky path to fifth French title Somdev makes main draw of French Open Australian sports form anti-corruption alliance Grant resigns as Portsmouth manager Ribery to stay at Bayern: reports SSP Chowrasia tied third at BMW PGA C'ship Nothing much to shout about 50th National Open Athletics Henin angling for spectacular return to Paris Armstrong dismisses Landis doping claims 'Semenya's return to be announced soon' The men who helped Anand conquer Topalov French Open, career closed! European coaches who got it right first up May 20, 2010 Having Indian driver at Force India would be negative step: F1 chief Valdes, Pedro and Martinez included in Spain squad Formula One to amend safety car rules Maradona runs over cameraman in car Topalov's 'Cluster' gave Anand and team anxious moments Landis admits doping during Tour: report Blanc to become next France coach India in tough pool in women's hockey World Cup Spotted: Viswanathan Anand in Sofia Lavezzi, Coloccini left out of Argentina squad Sevilla beat Atletico to win King's Cup Inter and Bayern chase treble in final of wonder London Olympics mascots: Neither cuddly nor cute Bolt runs year's fastest 100 metres in Daegu French Open qualifiers: Somdev storms into third round Rooney targets World Cup as icing on the cake Going to the football World Cup? Take ear plugs along May 19, 2010 Essien's knee keeps Ghana in suspense Factbox: Barcelona signing David Villa Kiwi women rally to hold India Barcelona sign David Villa for 40 million euros Romario set for career in politics FIFA to continue extra linesmen experiment Inter or Real Madrid my only options: Mourinho Vijay Singh drops out of top 50 in world rankings Fabregas decides to join Barcelona Bhupathi, Bopanna make quarter-finals of Nice event Chelsea's Deco in talks with Brazilian club Fluminense Ferguson gives 'exhausted' England no chance at World Cup French Open qualifiers: Prakash Amritraj knocked out I will be 100 percent fit by World Cup: Kaka Footballers to be carded for feinting at World Cup Tenure guideline approved by Parliament, High Court: Gill May 18, 2010 Vijender retains top spot in AIBA rankings IOA rejects tenure regulations Bill Clinton joins US bid to host World Cup Affordable tickets, tight security for Indian F1 GP Barcelona in talks on buying Fabregas, Villa Laxman bags Commonwealth Chess gold Picking new players for Azlan Shah paid off: Coach Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa 2010 football World Cup schedule French Open qualifiers: Somdev downs Vanek in opener Kavita Raut shatters 10000m meet record Al Qaeda plot to attack FIFA WC unearthed Somdev gets easy opener in French Open qualifiers After years of doubt, South Africa is ready FIFA to examine Triesman comments WC: England's wide men vie to bring X-factor May 17, 2010 Ribery ruled out of Champions League final First look: Bhupathi, Bopanna meet Force India drivers Villa will focus on goals, not transfers at World Cup Japan offers 'Avatar'-style 2022 World Cup Ballack ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury Sania, Yuki gain; status quo for Somdev in tennis rankings Ghosal staying focused before Delhi CWG Chandhok upbeat after Monaco GP scare Federer, Nadal differ on French Open importance Mourinho ups the ante with another Inter triumph Ronaldinho unsure he will stay at Milan Guardiola's Barca continue to rule in Spain Nadal bests arch rival Federer in Madrid final May 16, 2010 Pensive Mourinho in tears as Inter seal double Sevilla grab Champions League qualifying place Schumacher penalised for illegally overtaking Alonso at Monaco GP Triesman steps down as England 2018 chief Rezai stuns Venus to win Madrid Open Images: Webber spins his magic in Monaco Inter Milan scrape past Siena to seal Serie A title I-League: Bagan beat East Bengal 2-1 Mallorca dream crushed by 'two cursed minutes' China thrashes Indonesia to retain Thomas Cup Serie A: Milan beat Juventus in coaches' last hurrah Azlan Shah hockey: India, Korea joint winners after rain disrupts play Monaco GP: Force India among points again, Chandok fails to finish England bid apologises over bribery allegations France turn to charismatic Blanc Webber wins in Monaco to lead F1 championship Bayern lift German Cup to keep alive treble hopes South Korea stun champions China to win Uber Cup FA chairman makes bribery claim against Spain - reports Atwal tied 22nd, Jeev misses cut at Texas Open Button crashes out due to engine failure in Monaco First look: Marion Jones makes no impact on basketball debut World Cup organisers apologise to Indian shooters Real Madrid fan Nadal distracted by La Liga climax Hockey Test: Indian eves draw with New Zealand Harassment will affect our WC performance: Manavjit May 15, 2010 Chelsea beat Portsmouth in dramatic final to seal Double Indian shooters harassed in Dorset ISSF World Cup Liuzzi to start Monaco GP 10th, Sutil 12th Azlan Shah: India crush Egypt 7-1, to meet Korea in final Imperious Venus blitzes Peer to reach Madrid final Webber puts Red Bull on pole in Monaco Murray outslugged by Ferrer in Madrid Alonso wrecks Ferrari, to miss qualifying Rani's hat-trick sinks New Zealand May 14, 2010 Lahiri breaks PGTI, course record on way to victory Beckham in talks over World Cup coaching role Nadal, Federer, Murray ease through in Madrid Jankovic breezes into quarters, Rezai lights up Madrid Phelps to make long-course return in Charlotte Sushil wins gold in Asian Wrestling May 13, 2010 Sania to return to competitive tennis in June Somdev loses in Zagreb Lahiri on top at PGTI Players Championship Shooter Asher Noria clinches gold at Intl Junior event Woods on a roller coaster ride 'Anand showed a lot of mental toughness throughout the match' AFC Cup: Churchill Brothers go down to Al Qadsia Clay king Nadal canters through in Madrid Serena dumped out by fired-up Petrova in Madrid Forlan double seals Euro glory for Atletico May 12, 2010 Azlan Shah: India lose to Malaysia Respect national sentiment, Sports Ministry tells IOC Special One unmoved by World Cup fever Mahindra's Rafi, Steven Dias to join Churchill India out of Thomas, Uber Cup Somdev, Bopanna progress; Prakash loses Erratic Wozniacki falls to Bondarenko in Madrid Federer cruises to next round in Madrid No place for Cambiasso, Zanetti in Argentina WC squad 'Every championship is the sweetest when you win' Striker Davies not included in US World Cup squad Anand's win is very special , say parents V Anand: From chess prodigy to World Champ Vieira left out as five new faces grace France World Cup squad Capello recalls Carragher for England's World Cup campaign Toughest match I have ever played: Anand Congratulate World champion Anand Anand beats Topalov to remain undisputed king May 11, 2010 Adriano, Ronaldinho left out of Brazil's WC squad Van Nistelrooy left out of Dutch World Cup squad Vishy Anand retains world title India meet Brazil at home in Davis Cup World Group play-off About 200,000 World Cup tickets unsold Thomas Cup: India trounce Australia Spotted: Leander Paes in Madrid Portugal include Pepe in preliminary World Cup squad Torres, Fabregas named in Spain's WC squad Force India banking on new updates to fetch points in Monaco Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad Bachchan Junior backs Chelsea's Asian star search Former England coach McClaren joins Wolfsburg Tiger Woods's coach Haney quits: report West Ham sack manager Zola Defending Madrid champion Safina dumped out Juventus demand that Inter be stripped of 2006 title Woods unsure when he will play again Schumacher still a force to reckon with in F1 Snooker: Higgins claims innocence in match-fixing row May 10, 2010 2010 football World Cup schedule I-League: Salgaocar down Mahindra United Azlan Shah: India shock world champions Australia Loew to accomodate six strikers for Germany's World Cup campaign In-form Ronaldinho expects to find place in World Cup squad Thomas Cup: India trounced by Indonesia Paes-Dlouhy advance in Madrid WADA Executive committee supports current 'whereabouts' clause Chelsea worthy champions after memorable season Winning in style key to Ancelotti's success World Chess: Topalov wards off Anand challenge Woods withdraws from Players C'Ship with neck injury May 09, 2010 Spanish GP Images: Webber wins for Red Bull Chelsea thrash Wigan to win Premier League Loyalty is the secret of our success: Dempo coach Late Totti penalty makes Inter wait for title Liverpool gets extension for debts: Reports Dempo beat Lajong, crowned I-League champs Henin shocked in Madrid first round, Sharapova exits Webber wins Spanish GP in convincing fashion Sutil finishes seventh, Chandok crashes out at Spanish GP Westwood leads at Sawgrass, Woods fades Azlan Shah hockey: India beat South Korea 3-2 I'm destitute and broke: Mike Tyson Barcelona close in on La Liga title Martinez Sanchez stuns Jankovic in Rome final Bayern beat Hertha to clinch Bundesliga title Former Germany keeper Lehmann ends career at 40 May 08, 2010 World Cup trophy starts final leg of global tour Webber on pole for Spanish Grand Prix Torres, Gerrard safe despite debt: Liverpool Crazy first Chelsea year was normal: Ancelotti 'King' Chandhok happy to leave his throne Tough run has left Ivanovic fearless of defeat 'Apple in throat' costs Serena final place Improving Federer enters Estoril semis Kapur, Randhawa miss cut at Italian Open World Chess: Anand draws with Topalov, match tied at 5-5 May 07, 2010 Bhullar wins PGTI Players Championship Houghton will remain India coach, insists Patel Azlan Shah hockey: India trounce Pakistan Real Madrid eye unhappy Gerrard Gurkha to guard Rooney's mansion Blue is the colour for red-shirted Alonso Mandela gets hands on World Cup again Delhi to have 15000 radio cabs before CWG 2010 Glazers snub 1.5 billion pound bid for Manchester United Crises-ridden Liverpool: A tale of lost glory Tiger Woods recovers form at Sawgrass championship Serena powers into Rome semis Ferrari remove bar code 'representing' cigarette brand I haven't been performing to some expectations: Schumacher Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor charged for sex with minor Anand, Topalov draw ninth game May 06, 2010 Salgaocar score over Mumbai FC Bopanna-Qureshi in QF of Estoril Open Azlan Shah hockey: Late goal helps India hold China Marseille strike late to end long wait for title Bayern to go to CAS after Ribery ban confirmed Federer gets tough at Estoril to post first clay win Tottenham secure coveted Champions League tilt Battling Inter lift Cup on first step to treble La Liga: Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Real's title hopes alive May 05, 2010 Kothari stuns Advani for MIG snooker title Dempo have I-League crown within grasp World Cup ticket cash sales running out of steam Govt official to visit IOC over new tenure policy Dilip Tirkey seeks solace in coaching Mourinho coy on future, blasts Roma over final Prolific Messi closing in on European golden shoe Defending champs India take on China in Azlan Shah opener IOA, NSF officials meet PM to discuss tenure issue Time for Schumacher to win over critics Woods unfazed by threat to number one ranking Serena advances in Rome after injury layoff Redknapp claims Man City warned him off signing Bellamy Messi brace puts La Liga title within Barca's grasp World Chess: Topalov beats Anand in Game 8, scores level at 4-4 May 04, 2010 I-League: Sporting rally from behind to down Mahindra I-League: Beiokhokhei brace sinks Chirag United Lippi's lips sealed over World Cup return for Totti 'Indian football will suffer if Houghton leaves' Women's hockey WC: India lands in tough pool World Cup winner Peters doubts England's chances Pedro shows appetite for big game hunting Cisse could be the rabbit in Domenech's hat Govt interference could lead to sanctions: IOA I will be ready for the World Cup: Gallas Germany keeper Adler, Rolfes out of World Cup King certain to make England's World Cup squad I am hungry again: Benzema Remy double boosts World Cup chances No Van Nistelrooy in Dutch World Cup training squad Buffon forsees future in England if he leaves Juve I want to be India's best sportsperson: Pankaj Advani Houghton still India coach: Praful Patel Sports federation chiefs want unlimited tenure: Gill Woods likely to lose No 1 ranking to Mickelson this weekend Maradona and I can't work together: Riquelme El Salvador risk FIFA ban over government intervention Djokovic returns home to defend title in Belgrade Kuznetsova's poor form continues as she is knocked out of Italian Open EPL: Defeat at Blackburn keeps Arsenal waiting for third spot finish Anand draws Game 7, leads Topalov 4-3 May 03, 2010 Houghton quits, AIFF denies Kalmadi, NSF chiefs vow to protect autonomy Somdev falters in final qualifying round Vishy Anand making all the right moves World Youth Boxing: Vikas wins gold, Shiva silver The games politicians play The fake football fan Bayern secure title, Chelsea made to wait Henin says Federer inspired her return McClaren tastes Twente success after going Dutch CoCom team satisfied with CWG progress Tiger Woods set to divorce estranged wife: Report Nadal equals Agassi's record with 17th Masters title after Rome win Liverpool gifted Chelsea victory: Ferguson Indian fencers clinch 15 medals at international meet Pak seek to avenge 'humiliating' WC defeat against Ind at Azlan Shah tourney Ronaldo winner keeps Real in title hunt NSF chiefs threaten to move apex court over new tenure regulation System crash costs Abhinav Bindra gold at European Cup Plagued by injury, Dilip Tirkey retires from international hockey New regulation will make sports transparent: Gill Higgins suspended over match-fixing claims May 02, 2010 Man United beat Sunderland to take title race to final game Chelsea have one hand on EPL title Henin beats Stosur for Stuttgart title Dipika, Ghosal storm into Asian Squash semis I-League: Felix's brace sinks Salgaocar Sports Ministry limits tenure for Kalmadi & Co Trademark Totti takes Roma top Bolt opens season with fourth-fastest 200m World Chess: Anand draws sixth game with Topalov Henin reaches third final since comeback La Liga: Messi double puts Barca back on track May 01, 2010 Nadal survives Gulbis scare to reach Rome final Bayern Munich inch closer to Bundesliga title EPL: Man City, Spurs win; set up clash for fourth spot Woods misses cut at Quail Hollow Paes-Dlouhy crash out in Rome Henin sees off frustrated Jankovic in Stuttgart Nadal overcomes Wawrinka challenge in Rome April 30, 2010 World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead AIFF must back new fan-based clubs: Bhutia Vikas, Shiva qualify for Youth Olympics I-League: Sporting hold East Bengal 1-1 AIFF to discuss impact of Mahindra's departure Paes-Dlouhy move to quarters of Rome Masters Mahindra United Football Club to be disbanded Tevez can leave Man City if he is unhappy: Mancini Rooney named Football Writers Player of the Year Nadal wins, Murray loses in Rome Atletico oust Liverpool to enter Europa final Chhetri relishing time with Kansas City Wizards April 29, 2010 India win two bronze in World Jr badminton Team raring to go in Azlan Shah: Halappa Kuwait SC thrash Churchill in AFC Cup Mourinho mobbed by Inter fans at airport Chhetri scores for Kansas in friendly match Ruthless Nadal fires warning to Federer Focus shifts to golf as Woods wins back fans SA claim rare feat with win over Jamaica in friendly 'Jaded' Abbas, Butt axed from Pak sqaud for Azlan Shah tourney Henin overcomes broken finger and fiery German in Stuttgart Three-match suspension keeps Ribery out of Champions League final CL Images: Barca blown away by Inter and Mourinho India maintain status quo in world FIFA rankings Bayern Munich to meet Inter Milan in Champions final April 28, 2010 Anand wins fourth game to go one up I-League: Dempo thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 Liverpool chase Europa League tonic Asian Chess: Abhijeet beats Gopal, jumps to joint lead CL: Team ethic is watchword for Bayern's Van Gaal Federer slips in Rome drizzle, Djokovic cruises Champions League: Olic's hat-trick fires Bayern Munich into final April 27, 2010 Anand holds Topalov with black Asian Chess: Abhijeet, Gopal joint second after round six Alonso's thumbs insured for 10 million euros CL: Mourinho's Inter facing mission 'Stop Messi' Woods' wife in talks with lawyers for divorce Mercedes switch Schumacher's car for Spainish GP Beckham expects November return from injury April 26, 2010 First look: Chaos reigns at Sania-Shoaib reception in Sialkot Fearless Verdasco wary of clay court king Nadal Gopal in second spot in Asian chess I don't fear anyone, except Nadal: Verdasco Rooney scoops PFA award Champions League: Lyon need spirit of Bernabeu to see off Bayern Rampant Chelsea return to summit April 25, 2010 Anand beats Topalov in Game 2 Fed Cup specialists Italy power into final Liverpool in talks for Real's Van der Vaart Sasikiran, Harikrishna held in Asian C'ship Serie A: Mourinho's gamble pays off with Inter victory Inter's Sneijder is a doubt for Barca clash Super sub Kaka keeps Real on Barca's heels Verdasco, Soderling in Barcelona final Dementieva draws Russia level in Fed Cup SF Topalov beats Anand in first game of title match April 24, 2010 EPL: United see off Spurs 3-1 to seize lead from Chelsea Sandeep, Prabhjot, Deepak dropped from Azlan Shah squad Bhullar, Kapur make cut at Ballantine's Championship Ferguson denies retirement reports Ex-Olympic champion Natalia Lavrova killed in crash Soderling, Spaniards march on at Barcelona Open Being wife, business manager and secretary of Vishy Anand Shoaib's visa extended for a year India clubbed with Aus, S Korea, Bahrain in 2011 Asian Cup football April 23, 2010 Air India rally to hold Salgaocar No way France will win World Cup, says Platini Vishy Anand gears up to defend world crown Spotted: Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain Call girl breaks silence in Ribery prostitution scandal Armstrong's team-mate Li Fuyu fails doping test Europa League: Weary Fulham hold Hamburg to goalless draw Europa League: Forlan strike gives Atletico edge over Liverpool Olympic champ Meritt fails dope test, gets provisional suspension Soderling strolls into last eight in Barcelona Samaranch given state-like funeral in Barcelona April 22, 2010 Vishy Anand's 40-hour drive to defend his crown Beaten Roma limp into Italian Cup final Gonzalez, Hewitt knocked out in Barcelona Benzema to be questioned in prostitution probe EPL: Villa keep Champions League hopes alive with win at Hull CL Images: Robben spares Ribery blushes for Bayern Woods to compete in Players Championship, AT&T National Champions League: Robben wins it for Bayern after Ribery red card April 21, 2010 Bagan shatter Mahindra's I-League title hopes World Chess Championship to start on Saturday East Bengal lose to Al Ittihad Factfile: Former IOC chief Samaranch Former IOC president Samaranch passes away Court tells police to register case against Shoaib-Sania Soderling repels Chela to go through in Barcelona Colarado Rockies president found dead in hotel room Ribery and Govou innocent at this stage: French Football Federation Bayern's Ribery fit to start against ambitious Lyon Chelsea's Essien set to miss rest of season CL: Milito outshines Messi at San Siro Inter Milan sink Barca in first-leg semi-final April 20, 2010 Ferrari want Rossi in third car for next year Wimbledon champions to get million-pound prize Match-fixing trial hots up despite Ancelotti absence Anand arrives in Sofia after long road trip Hamilton hoping to take easier route to top London Marathon organisers to airlift top Kenyans Alonso's audacious move sets the scene Images: When volcanic ash cloud disrupts sports Sania targets Commonwealth, Asian Games medals Nadal slams calendar after withdrawing from Barcelona Bolt to run first 100m of season in South Korea Narain eyeing 2011 Indian Grand Prix EPL: Liverpool stroll past West Ham April 19, 2010 Teams count the cost of ash in cash 'Delhi Commonwealth Games will be safe' Venezuelan boxing champ commits suicide 'We will organise the best Games ever' Sporting Clube appeal against Samananda, Obagbemiro bookings Women's Hockey: Surinder Kaur to lead India in New Zealand Injured Bhupathi retires in Monte Carlo final Saga Schumacher is far from over Canada passes the Commonwealth Games baton Narang wins bronze at World Cup Stosur pounds Zvonareva to win second WTA title CL: Inter bid to stop Messi after volcano fails Looming French Open puts spring back in Nadal's step Arsenal shattered by astonishing Wigan fightback Serie A : Roma go top after Vucinic brace sinks Lazio La Liga: Higuain, Ronaldo reignite Real's title hopes Krishna Poonia wins bronze in SAC Relays Bangalore bomb blasts no direct threat to CWG: Crosswhite Lin Dan wins Asian badminton men's singles title Spurs floor Chelsea, answer Man U prayers April 18, 2010 Nadal makes it six-in-a-row in Monte Carlo Stranded Anand wants World C'ship match postponed Japanese MotoGP postponed due to volcano Barcelona take bus for Inter Milan semi-final Nadal sets up showdown with Verdasco Force India returns empty-handed from Chinese GP Images: Chinese Grand Prix New Zealand Olympic Committee alarmed by Bangalore blasts Button leads McLaren one-two in chaotic Chinese GP April 17, 2010 Asian Badminton: Saina crashes out I-League: Junior guides Sporting to victory over Churchill I-League: Barreto double sinks Air India Dipika wins Indian Challenger title EPL: Late Scholes goal saves United Nadal destroys Ferrer in Monte Carlo Basketball great AC Green launches NBA Challenge in Mumbai Sutil to start Chinese GP 10th, Karun last Vettel puts Red Bull on pole in China April 16, 2010 Indian Challengers: Dipika enters final Saina in Asian badminton semis Dempo beat Chirag to stay on top Tarapore qualifies for Asian Games Sutil seventh fastest in Shanghai practice Now, city franchise-based Indian Tennis League Asian Badminton: Aditi crashes out Images: Sania-Shoaib keep it simple Hamilton puts McLaren on top in China Liverpool up for sale, new chairman appointed World Cup-bound shooter misses flight after visa hassles Wozniacki advances to Charleston quarters Confident Sutil expects top 10 finish in Shanghai Tempers flare as scuffle brews over football World Cup tickets Soccer grannies train for veterans World Cup glory Indian Challenger: Ghosal humbles World No 13 Third Asian Billiards title for Pankaj Advani April 15, 2010 Security on break-point at Sania's reception Scuffles as South Africans rush for Cup tickets Asian Badminton: Kashyap goes down fighting Taj Krishna decked for Sania-Shoaib reception I'm still in title race, says Schumacher Ecclestone pushing hard for F1 in Sochi Schumacher hoping to regain lost touch in Shanghai 'Pak hockey team deliberately underperformed in WC qualifiers' Wozniacki cruises into Charleston third round Dutch league: Ajax stay in hunt for title with 2-0 win over Tilburg Ligue 1: Late Mbia goal sends Marseille five points clear Bindra's Olympic gold voted best ever Indian sporting achievement La Liga: Barca thrash Depor 3-0, extend lead to six EPL: Spurs crush Arsenal's title hopes with 2-1 derby win April 14, 2010 Sania-Shoaib's lavish sangeet ceremony Advani to face Gilchrist in Asian Billiards final Russia's Usmanov not ruling out Arsenal bid Djokovic coasts into third round Chhetri disappoints on debut for Kansas World Cup tickets to sell at supermarkets McLaren halt work on new suspension system Eto'o puts Inter into Italian Cup final Anelka heads Chelsea closer to title April 13, 2010 Tiger struggles to stay on the straight and narrow Mexico-Portugal WC warm-up cancelled over hotel row Pass-master Xavi hitting his stride for World Cup Uruguayan teenager eyes debut at World Cup 'Rich past can help Uruguay in World Cup' Arsenal could be target of takeover bid Adebayor quits international football Difficult to finish fourth now: Benitez Briatore can return to F1 after 2012 Asian Billiards: Narrow victory for Advani, Sethi April 12, 2010 Asian Badminton: Gayatri, Thulashi crash out of qualifying Exclusive: Sania-Shoaib tie the knot Time out for pole vault champion Isinbayeva Sania, give us a break! Only machine gun can halt Messi magic, says Stoichkov Barclays to oversee sale of Liverpool FC - source Rossi starts the season with a win Diwakar fights emotional barriers with medal at China Open Sania-Shoaib wed, reception on Thursday Panathinaikos land first Greek title in six years Grant ready for Chelsea challenge in FA Cup final Mickelson soaks in emotions after US Masters win Sania to wed Shoaib today: Spokesperson Serie A: Roma sink Atalanta, claim top spot La Liga: Mallorca beat Valencia to stay in Europe hunt Lively Lucho inspires crushing Marseille victory A mouth-watering menu awaits guests at Sania's wedding reception Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS Mickelson claims US Masters, Woods 4th Portsmouth shock Tottenham to reach FA Cup final April 11, 2010 Goalless draw dents United's title hopes I League: Churchill beat Shillong Lajong Isinbayeva to take break from pole vault Messi 'the flea' outpacing racehorse Ronaldo New controversy as Woods swears at US Masters Inter's top spot exposed by draw at Fiorentina Bayern extend lead despite draw with Leverkusen Westwood holds off Mickelson; Woods lurks Messi strikes again as Barca win Clasico 2-0 Holders Chelsea sweep back into FA Cup final April 10, 2010 Saina faces tricky draw in Asian Championships: Gopichand Rooney ruled out of Blackburn clash Tournaments like All India Police should be scrapped: Vijender Five key head-to-heads for 'El Clasico' Tiger on tail of leaders Poulter and Westwood April 09, 2010 Fulham's Cinderella story continues Clijsters ousted by Spanish qualifier in Marbella Bopanna-Qureshi in Morocco event final Churchill Alemao served show cause notice by AIFF Sania-Shoaib nikaah not today C'wealth boxing champ accuses judges of cheating at Police meet EL Classico: Real, Barca brace up for 'Game of the Millennium' Messi doesn't play alone, says Ronaldo Hewitt overcomes Somdev challenge Cole, Essien return to boost Chelsea's title hopes Sania Mirza to wed Shoaib Malik today Moto GP: Champ Rossi remains the man to beat Navratilova to attend French Open despite radiotherapy Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Morocco ATP event Europa League: Two-goal Torres to face old club Atletico Woods exceeds expectations on Masters return Woods makes rousing return at US Masters April 08, 2010 Suspended CWG official Darbari reinstated Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Morocco ATP event SC examines if Overseas Citizens can represent India in sports I am not going to join Vancouver Whitecaps: Paul Rooney suffers burst blood vessel in ankle Woods failed as role model, says Payne When Bayern Munich dented English hopes Van Gaal praises Robben, Ferguson angry over red card Images: Robben steals the show at Old Trafford Robben volley takes Bayern past Manchester Utd April 07, 2010 Martina Navratilova has breast cancer: report AFC Cup: East Bengal suffer fourth straight defeat Sporting Clube edge past JCT Wenger salutes magical Messi after Barca rout Can Woods win at Augusta after lengthy break? Images: Four goal Messi signals a Nou world order Churchill beat Al Hilal, enter knock out stage Ben Johnson heads sports' top 10 disqualifications Magical Messi fires Barca past Arsenal April 06, 2010 Advani gears up to defend Asian Billiards title Newcastle win immediate return to Premier League Obama "high and outside" with baseball first pitch People have started taking us seriously: Chandhok Champions League: Rooney could make surprise return against Bayern India gears up for Formula One fever Youth Games: Iran girls' soccer team suspended over hijab Woods reiterates commitment to family I lied to a lot of people and fooled myself too: Woods 'Shoaib's passport not confiscated, it is only taken for verification' Woods touched by Augusta National reception April 05, 2010 Air India hold Viva Kerala with late goal Jeepers keepers! Spain spoilt for choice at World Cup 'Goose' has Brazil coach Dunga in a stew Totti still undecided about Italy comeback We will file case against Shoaib within three days: Ayesha's lawyer Malik's passport seized, asked not to leave country Sania rises to 90 in WTA rankings Pakistan govt to extend all assistance to Malik Shoaib tells Hyd police he was tricked into marriage CL: Krkic, Walcott have chance to impress in quarter-final second leg Shoaib approaches Prabhakar's lawyer to fight case Tiger springs a surprise, turns up early for practice at Augusta Ayesha's family hires Pak lawyer to file case against Shoaib Disciplined Roddick can emulate Agassi, says coach Police quiz Shoaib at Sania's residence Roddick sinks Berdych to win Miami title Mourinho feels playing on artificial pitch will be child's play for Inter I am happy for Nico and the team: Schumacher La Liga: Ronaldo puts Real top ahead of 'El Clasico' Liverpool's hopes of fourth spot fading fast April 04, 2010 Force India continues point-scoring spree Images: Malaysian Grand Prix Shoaib stayed with Ayesha several times: Farisa Siddiqui Vettel wins Malaysian GP in Red Bull one-two Injured Ibrahimovic out of Arsenal game La Liga: Barca sinks Bilbao to reclaim top spot Chhetri fashions an easy win for Wizards EPL: Man City turn on style in the Burnley rain Clijsters crushes Venus in Miami final Malaysian GP: Webber takes pole in rain-soaked qualifying April 03, 2010 I have proof to show I have lived with Shoaib: Ayesha Sania's wedding will be in Hyderabad: friend Serie A: Inter stay on top after Motta double EPL: Chelsea go top after controversial win at United Marrying Shoaib is Sania's personal decision: Uddhav Thakeray 'Ayesha's Nikanamah is invalid' Malik family not deterred by Sena threat, will attend wedding in Hyd My belief has been vindicated: Liuzzi Shoaib Malik in Hyderabad, wedding may be moved to Dubai We know the truth: Sania Roddick stuns Nadal to set up Berdych final Ferguson must cope with life without Rooney April 02, 2010 Paes-Dlouhy in Sony Ericsson Open doubles final Top 10 for Sutil in both practice sessions Man United striker Rooney out for three weeks Glum Mourinho snubs Italian press Hamilton dominates Malaysia practice Chelsea caught in bitter bribery row over Ronaldinho transfer move Clijsters beats Henin to line up Venus in Miami final Sania's heart not Indian as it beats for Pakistani: Thackeray Berdych to meet Soderling in Miami semis Podium finish not far away: Sutil We were made scapegoat for WC failure: Prabhjot Europa League: Benfica beat 10-man Liverpool, Wolfsburg lose April 01, 2010 Only five lifters tested positive, not 25: IWF Indian eves lose second hockey Test against China Rooney suffers minor ligament damage Charles at Commonwealth Games inaugural Chandhok content to cut his F1 teeth in public First Look: Chhetri scores on debut for Kansas City Wizards Narain Karthikeyan impressive in his NASCAR debut Sania denied visa for Sialkot, reception likely in Lahore Focus key to Wood's success at Augusta: Caddie Sania should play for Pakistan after marriage: PTF chief England nervously waits for news on Rooney injury Belgian duo Henin and Clijsters to meet in semis Nadal blasts past Tsonga in Miami CL: Arsenal find new life after Barca pummelling Two down Arsenal rally to hold Barcelona 'Sania will be Shoaib's second wife' March 31, 2010 Shoaib's family dares Siddiqui to sue him Lajong rally to hold Air India Ghei in second place at SAIL Open 5 lifters test positive at Udaipur Sr Nationals Button looks for repeat glory in Malaysia Suchde, Sandhu make it into top 100 in world squash ranking Tiger only plays tournaments he believes he can win: Caddie Manavjit clinches two medals at Asian Clay shooting I am unhappy with Italian football: Mourinho Semenya announces return to competition Mallya wants Sutil to come good in Malaysia 'Sania's refusal to settle down in Lahore prompted Dubai shift' Pakistan excited about Sania-Shoaib wedding We paid price for poor possession: Ferguson Delhi CWG will be first class: Fennell CL Images: Man U lose, Lyon win battle of France Berdych stuns Federer, Nadal advances in Miami Australia bids to host 2018 Commonwealth Games Drogba handed two-match European suspension Where did it all begin for Sania and Shoaib Late Olic goal gives Bayern win over Man United Lisandro gives Lyon French advantage March 30, 2010 My marriage not a political statement: Sania Drogba gets two-game European ban Maradona has facial surgery after pet dog bite Sania collects Pakistan visa Semenya won't compete until IAAF deliver test results India to play China in Azlan Shah opener Thirteen Indian Kabaddi players suspended for failing dope tests First Look: My best is still to come, warns Bolt All is well in the McLaren camp after Hamilton makes peace Auxerre play out dull draw at Monaco Out of form Ivanovic pulls out of Fed Cup tie Federer scrapes through, injured Kuznetsova ousted in Miami EPL: Tevez hat-trick keeps Man City in hunt for fourth spot March 29, 2010 I League: Ekene's brace sinks East Bengal Sania to wed Shoaib Malik next month Australian minister slams Hamilton after stunt 'We hope to win medals in all disciplines at CWG' Luizzi has lived up to my expectations: Mallya Paes, Bhupathi advance in Miami Nadal stretched by Nalbandian in Miami Serie A: Milan frustrated again, Juve win after protests Repeat finals ties grace Champions League quarters La Liga: Real rally to beat Atletico, top standings Eriksson to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup EPL: Torres brace helps Liverpool thrash Sunderland 3-0 March 28, 2010 Images from the Australian Grand Prix Schumacher accuses Hamilton, Alonso of illegal blocking Unhappy Hamilton blames team for costly pitstop Liuzzi scores points again, Chandhok finishes race Formula One: Button a winner again in Australia Button a winner again in Australia Fish knocks out champion Murray in Miami Man Utd, Chelsea sparkle; Arsenal held Chelsea floor Villa with Lampard's four March 27, 2010 I-League: Ranty guides Dempo to victory IWF hands life ban on three lifters Red Bull deny using ride height system Red Knights rule out imminent Man Utd bid IOC to rule on drug-tainted US relay gold in April Sutil makes Q3 again, Chandhok to start last F1: Red Bull hog front row at Melbourne Djokovic beaten in Miami opener March 26, 2010 Hot Hamilton has car impounded by police Force India cars make mark, gearbox problem for Karun Chhetri becomes the first Indian to join MLS FIA gives Virgin go ahead to change fuel tank Erroneous Kuznetsova scrapes through to Rnd 3 in Miami Fans to vote on man of the match at football World Cup games Chelsea defence further depleted after Carvalho injury La Liga: Ronaldo brace fires Real back to top of standings Serie A: Napoli down Turin, go level on points with Juve Bhutia still recovering from hamstring injury AIFF yet to approve proposed universal contracts: Bhutia NRAI row motivated me: Bindra March 25, 2010 Ajith Kumar to drive in F2 European season 2010 Boxing going IPL way; Fight Nights to launch Serena voted WTA Player of the Year I have no intentions of retiring anytime soon: Webber La Liga: Barca beat Osasuna 2-0, surge to top spot Mesme-rising Messi is world's highest paid footballer Schumacher has more to lose than gain: Barichello Monaco win thriller to reach French Cup last four Henin cruises into second round in Miami 'Total expenditure for CWG did not exceed Rs 10,000 crore' Late Robben strike sends Bayern into German Cup final Serie A: Inter surge four clear as Milan lose FA Cup: Spurs make semis with 3-1 win over Fulham EPL: Chelsea thrash Portsmouth 5-0, close in on Man U March 24, 2010 Odafe brace guides Churchill to victory Gritty East Bengal lose to Al Qadsia in AFC Cup Chhetri set to sign contract with Kansas Force India eye fifth place in 2010 Houghton wants India to bid for 2022 football World Cup 'Rooney can lead England to World Cup win' Somdev crashes out of Miami qualifiers Ronaldinho would be an asset for Brazil: Pele Wolves claim important win at struggling West Ham March 23, 2010 Delhi govt bows to Togadia's CWG threat Van Gaal's admits Bayern face 'weeks of truth' Spotted: Leander Paes Schumi needs three races to hit top form: Lauda Button cautious about championship title defence Magical Messi shows his masterclass Brazilian Sandro to play for Spurs next season I've done some pretty bad things in my life: Woods March 22, 2010 French Open could move out of Paris Sania down eight places to 92nd in rankings Welcomed by Schumacher, Chandhok seeks identity in F1 I was living a life of a lie: Tiger Woods Jankovic crushes Wozniacki to clinch WTA title Ljubicic powers past Roddick at Indian Wells Messi destroys Zaragoza with stunning hat-trick Terry risks UEFA punishment after slating referees Chelsea stutter to allow United breathing space March 21, 2010 Schalke denied top spot by Pitroipa's late goal Serie A: Milan stay second after draw with Napoli United beat Liverpool, top table again NZ happy with security arrangements for Delhi Games We will strive to complete race in Melbourne: Chandok La Liga: Real win after Van der Vaart 'hand ball' Seria A: Inter likely to lose top spot after Palermo draw Bundesliga: Frankfurt stun Bayern 2-1 Ljubicic stuns Nadal, meets Roddick in final Ten-man Arsenal beat West Ham and go top EPL: Tottenham consolidate fourth place March 20, 2010 Murray stunned by Soderling, Roddick advances Wozniacki, Jankovic ease into Indian Wells final Prabhjot sorry for showing finger to crowd F1 debut tougher than expected: Chandok March 19, 2010 Barcelona, Arsenal clash in Champions league quarters We want Beckham in South Africa, says Capello McLaren unveil supercar to tackle Ferrari Nadal cracks Berdych, to meet Ljubicic in semis Indian archers pocket four gold at Asian Grand Prix Jankovic, Stosur advance to last four at Indian Wells Europa League: Fulham, Liverpool through; Villa 'trick spurs Valencia The head coach must get more power: Brasa March 18, 2010 'English athletes view Delhi Games as preparation for 2012 Olympics' AFC Cup: East Bengal thrashed by Lebanese club Saina moves up to 5th in world rankings Chennai's Parthiva Sureshwaren to race in F2 I'm lucky to win one gold medal: Bubka Ferrari One-Two's ain't what they used to be Indian challenge ends in Swiss Super Series badminton Wozniacki joins Radwanska in semis Tiger return great for ratings, fans may disagree Djokovic dumped out by Ljubicic, Nadal advances CL Images: Brilliant Messi is in that elite league Commonwealth Boxing: Indian boxers make a clean sweep Bordeaux join Lyon in Champions League quarters Champions League: Messi mauls Stuttgart to send Barca through March 17, 2010 Premier League docks Portsmouth nine points Black Eyed Peas, Shakira to front football World Cup concert Barca's Xavi to miss Stuttgart game with injury Barring exceptional case, no sharing Khel Ratna Baghdatis stuns Federer at Indian Wells Wozniacki toils, Dementieva and Radwanska cruise EPL: Villa earn crucial win in battle for fourth Kuwait FC rally to hold Churchill 2-2 CL Images: Ancelotti overwhelmed by 'Special One' Champions League: CSKA Moscow spring Sevilla surprise Champions League: Mourinho's Inter knocks out Chelsea March 16, 2010 Tiger Woods announces golf comeback at April Masters Pak mull pulling out of Azlan Shah Pak national games postponed over security concerns Showman Mourinho takes sideswipe at Chelsea Burning desire likely to see Beckham soldier on Beckham undergoes surgery, set to miss World Cup Djokovic saves three match points to advance Jankovic survives marathon, Clijsters exits March 15, 2010 Sutil regrets missing a top-6 finish in Bahrain Paes-Dlouhy, Bhupathi-Mirnyi lose Hull sack Brown in desperate survival gamble Surgeon's prognosis bleak for Beckham Sharapova makes early exit, Wozniacki cruises Sixth place as good as it gets for Schumacher Federer battles to win, Murray eases through Beckham set to miss World Cup with torn Achilles European football weekend roundup EPL: Rooney brace puts Man United back on top Some judges cheat, admits AIBA technical delegate March 14, 2010 Wei, Rasmussen lift All England badminton title Images from the Bahrain Grand Prix I-League: Ekene brace sinks Dempo Rooney keeps United ahead of the pack Alonso wins Bahrain GP on Ferrari debut Liuzzi logs points for Force India with 9th place finish Chandhok crashes out of Bahrain GP We need to buy top-flight players: Torres Bordeaux hold Monaco to goalless draw Robben brace puts Bayern Munich back on top Serie A: Gilardino double boosts Fiorentina La Liga: Sevilla held at home by Deportivo Nadal, Davydenko cruise at Indian Wells Hockey World Cup: Images (Day 13) India need organisation in structure: Charlesworth Doerner, Taekema top highest-scoring Hockey World Cup Chandhok finally makes his F1 debut Top seed Kuznetsova exits, Clijsters advances Rasmussen beats Saina to enter final Drogba goals put Chelsea top March 13, 2010 We deserve to win World Cup: Aus captain Hockey World Cup: Australia break title jinx Commonwealth Boxing: Vijender enters semis Vettel takes first pole of F1 season Netherlands beat England 4-3 to win bronze Saina creates history in All England Badminton Championship Dulko stuns Henin, Baltacha upsets Li March 12, 2010 Spain beat Korea to finish fifth Rosberg puts Mercedes on top India lose to Argentina, finish 8th Paramjeet assured of C'wealth boxing c'ship medal Renault accuse McLaren of cheating NZ beat SA in sudden death, finish 9th Force India sets the pace in Bahrain Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers Trulli looks to revive career at Lotus History favours Germany as they aim for hat-trick of WC titles Spotted: Prakash Padukone in Bangalore I would like to see Schumi beat Hamilton: Chandok Indian hockey is run on the whims of the FIH: Khan Moya, Fish scrape through to second round at Indian Wells Federer, Nadal to play exhibition match to raise funds for Haiti Dwyer wants to end his last World Cup on high Button looking forward to 'electric' season Drogba named African Footballer of the Year for the second time A lot of work still pending, says CGF president Europa League: Hazard frustrates Liverpool; Juventus, Hamburg win A fifth place finish would have been good: Brasa We will exploit chinks in the German game in final: Charlesworth Muller credits consistency, big match temperament for win March 11, 2010 Hockey World Cup: Images (Day 12) PHF sacks selectors, officials after WC debacle Injury-time goal helps Churchill hold Viva Kerala Germany, Australia to clash in final Chennai Open: Ghoshal-Dipika win mixed doubles title Pakistan lose to Canada, finish last Images: Laureus World Sports Awards 2010 India aim for best finish in 16 years in hockey WC Thai boxing champion fights blindness for glory Two golds for India in Asian Youth Boxing C'ship Marion Jones to play in WNBA CL images: Rooney lights up the starry sky Lyon dump Real Madrid out of Champions League Champions League: Rooney double sinks Milan March 10, 2010 Bolt named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Being England manager has been a challenge: Capello I-League: Mohun Bagan, Pune FC draw Oz, Dutch semi-final promises battle royale AFC Cup: Al Ittihad thrash East Bengal 4-1 Five Indians in Asian Youth Boxing finals India needs to institutionalise hockey: FIH coaching director Video referral good for hockey, but needs fine-tuning: NZ coach A semis spot in pocket, Nooijer happy despite defeat CL images: Bendtner performs a 'trick' Champions League: Bayern sneaks past Fiorentina Champions League: Bendtner's hat-trick sends Arsenal into quarter-finals Chandhok faces tough F1 debut in Bahrain March 09, 2010 Argentina beat Canada, play India for 7th place Hockey World Cup: Images (Day 10) Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers South Korea stun the Netherlands Germany storm into semis Sania Mirza's 'brother from another mother' Images: Tendulkar, Sania 'most influential' NRAI to consider international scores from now Spotted: Vishwanathan Anand in Chennai Chandok thanks 'pillar of support' Ecclestone for F1 break Force India target occasional podium and top-ten finish Excited Beckham ready for Man U face-off Wigan hand off-colour Liverpool shock defeat SA played unfairly, cries Brasa Pakistan a paradox: Charlesworth March 08, 2010 Hockey World Cup: Images (Day Nine) Shivendra helps India hold South Africa Abbott spoils Pakistan's party, Aussies sail into semis Sandeep's, Prabhjot's flop show hurt India: Ashok Kumar We were 'switched off': England captain Hockey World Cup: Spain beat England 2-0 Ecclestone urges India to get behind Chandhok Hamilton happy with the course he is treading on Brasa has changed style of Indian hockey for good: Lombi Delhi WC heading towards becoming high-scoring affair Leverkusen lose first league game of season Serie A: Genoa hold Inter to goalless draw Asian C'ship boxing: Nine Indians punch their way into semis Arteta double for Everton has Hull in relegation trouble FA Cup: Chelsea cruise, Villa rally into semis Davis Cup: Spain, Russia reach quarters Draw against Germany was expected: Nooijer Win over NZ a morale booster ahead of Canada match: Lombi Somdev needs to add to his armoury: Misra March 07, 2010 Germany dish out a draw against Netherlands I League: Odafe hat-trick sinks Chirag Argentina register first win in World Cup Korea thrash Canada 9-2 in hockey World Cup Davis Cup: Somdev loses tamely to Youzhny We can't match best sides in just seven months: Brasa India aim to end losing streak against SA in hockey World Cup Real Madrid win thriller, go top of La Liga Football rule-makers reject video, goalline technology Nigerian footballer dies during Sudan game France, Czechs, Croatia through to Davis Cup quarters Man Utd on top after 100th league goal by Scholes Portsmouth in FA Cup semi-finals March 06, 2010 Arsenal beat Burnley 3-1 to go second Hockey World Cup: Images (Day Seven) India out of semifinal race, lose to England 2-3 SA crush Pakistan's semifinal dreams I-League: Shillong Lajong stun East Bengal Lee-Hesh win doubles rubber China did it for Ronaldo's sake Australia edge past Spain Preview: Germany and the Netherlands in a battle of titans Juergen Klinsmann eyes return to coaching Schumacher puts his legacy on the line Davis Cup round-up: Serbia lead US 2-0 March 05, 2010 Germany survive late Argentina onslaught World Cup Hockey: Images (Day Six) Dutch hit six in second half to blank Canada Davis Cup: Russia win opening singles against India Kiwis stun Koreans, keep semis hopes alive Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers Owen ruled out for rest of season with injury Manavjit traps gold in Mexico World Cup Bruised India look to avoid hat-trick of losses Former players criticise Pak flop show at World Cup Abhijeet joint first in Reykjavik Formula One braces for battle of champions Lack of exposure did us in: Brasa I wish Chandok the best: Karthikeyan It's a surreal feeling: Karun Eng players committed intentional fouls: Pak captain March 04, 2010 Spain hand India another drubbing Injured Mantell to miss rest of tournament World Cup Hockey: Images (Day Five) England maul Pakistan 5-2 in heated encounter Getting three points was more important than the record: Charlesworth Ranty's double sinks Mumbai FC In-form Dutch eye semi-final berth Australia break WC record, slam 12 past South Africa Karun Chandhok secures F1 drive Button's career goes full circle with McLaren deal Argentina show more bite after Maradona cuts his teeth Team by team prospects for 2010 F1 season Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers 'Elaborate arrangements in place to thwart terror attack during CWG' India not good enough for semis, says German captain Davis Cup: A tough test awaits India in Russia India did not have any game plan against Aus: Harcharan We could have won the match by bigger margin: Dutch coach USF1 ruled out for 2010, no replacement yet Spain, England and Argentina lifted by wins FIH not biased against Asians: Negre March 03, 2010 Pallikal beats Blake in WISPA Chennai Open World Cup Hockey: Images (Day Four) Netherlands beat New Zealand to top Pool A Korea beat Argentina with late goal I-League: Mahindra beat Churchill, move to second spot Germany slam six past hapless Canada Australia edge Indonesia to book Asian Cup berth Formula One takes away fuel stops and adds points Campos F1 team changes name to Hispania Racing Robinho on target as Brazil defeat Ireland Spanish flair awaits India in hockey World Cup Brasa wants changes in video referral system Europe's top clubs win financial concessions from UEFA Australia outpaced us, missed Shivendra: Brasa Feel sorry for Shivendra but all right with his ban: Sohail March 02, 2010 Images: Hockey World Cup (Day Three) India go down tamely to Australia Pakistan clinch thrilling 2-1 win over Spain England down South Africa for second win Shivendra cries injustice despite lighter ban Choosy Advani hopes to bring more laurels to the nation this season Sohail Abbas is king of penalty corners: Taekema Shivendra's ban reduced but Hockey India not happy Images: Hockey World Cup, Day 2 India-Australia to clash in 'Friendship Match' Nakata boots raise $1.5 million for Haiti victims Button reckons Force India will pose a good challenge this season Real exceed annual revenues of 400m euros Hockey players unhappy with bumpy turf Korea surprised us with two early strikes: Germany captain March 01, 2010 Taekema hat-trick helps Dutch drub Argentina Brasa lashes out at tournament director Read Korean scare for champions Germany at World Cup Ex players smell conspiracy behind Shivendra's suspension Triumphant ending for Vancouver Winter Games Images: Hockey World Cup, day 1 Resillient NZ pip gritty Canada Kalmadi announces Rs 1 lakh each for players India hope to maintain winning momentum against Australia Shivendra suspended for 3 matches Owen and Rooney deliver for Manchester United 'India played with brain and not emotions against Pak' Charlesworth upset with video referral February 28, 2010 Rooney heads winner as United retain Cup India crush Pakistan in hockey World Cup opener Arsenal's Ramsey sustains double leg fracture England pull off first upset of World Cup Spain hope to improve to qualify for semis Djokovic downs Youzhny to retain Dubai crown Winter Olympics: Canada rule roost after Gold rush Spain off to a good start at Hockey World Cup Video referral makes debut in hockey World Cup Shawcross gets England call-up after Ramsey injury Terry will not captain England in my reign: Capello Kleybanova claims Malaysia title in all-Russian final Leverkusen set record but drop points La Liga: Barca beat Malaga 2-1, top table India finish fourth in Uber Cup Asia Zone qualifier Sutil 7th on rain-marred day in Barcelona Chelsea lose, Arsenal win on day of high drama Paes-Dlouhy go down tamely in Dubai final February 27, 2010 Pak PM bars minister from attending hockey WC Chelsea slump to home defeat against Man City Uber Cup: Indian men shuttlers finish 3rd Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats Indian shooters end on a high Win against Pakistan will boost India's morale: ex-players Schumacher says Mercedes are off the pace Scribes boycott FIH conference again India-Pak to clash in high voltage opener Riesch sister act spoiled by tears Volatile Djokovic to play Youzhny in Dubai final Images: Mountain springers are here to stay Karthikeyan faces withdrawal of licence Mourinho's appeal against three-match ban rejected Paes-Dlouhy in Dubai Open final February 26, 2010 Germany eye third straight world title India in Uber Cup Asian Zone semis Chandhok close to securing F1 drive Control emotion during Pakistan match: Brasa Samaresh gets 2 more gold at C'Wealth shooting We have to win India match, come what may: Zeeshan The Netherlands New Zealand Pakistan South Africa No passes for Baljit to watch World Cup Joannie pure poise in turquoise Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in Dubai Americans support Woods's inclusion in US Olympic team Force India's Liuzzi 6th fastest on day 1 of Barcelona practice Tevez faces tough times after wife delivers prematurely Injured Cech out for a month Paes-Dlouhy in semis; Bhupathi, Bopanna crash out in Dubai India beat Netherlands 2-1 in second practice match Shakhtar go out, Liverpool and Juve advance February 25, 2010 Matthews FA Cup final boots fetch £38,400 Ferdinand to miss England match England Germany Korea Spain India Canada Canada Bridge decides not to play with Terry Australia India look to dragflickers to deliver Security fears still haunt Eng hockey squad Pak hockey ace Rehan Butt wishes to meet Tendulkar Soumyajit finds place in Kuwait Open main draw Discus world champion ready to skip C'wealth Games Winter Games: Hockey stars shine for Canada Pak will be tough to beat, feels Dutch keeper Vogels Rooney is one of the best in the world: Capello South Africa still not ready to host 2010 World Cup: FIFA Blake registers easy win in rain-delayed match Serie A: Milan surge to second after Pato winner FA Cup: Spurs, Villa through to quarters after dramatic night Djokovic advances as Murray, Somdev knocked out of Dubai C'Ship Sevilla hold CSKA 1-1 in Moscow Inter edge Chelsea 2-1 in thrilling contest US strike late to down El Salvador in international friendly February 24, 2010 Manavjit sets new Commonwealth Games record India beat Thailand in Thomas Cup thriller Argentina Pak hockey coach unhappy with security in Delhi Canada breathes sigh of relief amid Dutch fury Davydenko, Cilic cruise through in Dubai Benfica thrash Hertha to reach Europa League last 16 Champions League: Ibrahimovic to the rescue for holders Barcelona Champions League: Bordeaux grab 1-0 victory at Olympiakos Rampant Rooney leads Man United to victory February 23, 2010 How the hockey World Cup started Federer lends support to Tiger Woods Golden ice dancers banish Canadian blues Inter's Mourinho meets very familiar Chelsea Olympic star tells parents not to travel to Delhi for CWG Germany leads medal count at Winter Olympics India outplayed by Japan in Uber Cup Pele defends Maradona over WC qualification controversy Olympiakos depend on crowd support against Bordeaux Barcelona wary of counter-attacking Stuttgart Canadian ice dancers take gold, end European reign No tyre deal forces Stefan GP to cancel test drive Top seed Haas stunned at Delray Beach tourney Villa brace helps Valencia to 2-1 win over Getafe Eng cannot win World Cup without Rooney: Shearer Murray, Djokovic overcome stern tests in Dubai Brazil's Ronaldo to hang up his boots in 2011 Pak, Aus arrive for hockey WC amid tight security Paes-Dlouhy advance to quarters in Dubai February 22, 2010 Canadian duo upstage Russian figure skaters Pak, Aus teams arrive for hockey WC amid tight security Bollywood routine puts US duo in medal contention Indian dominance continues, meet record for Jung Spotted: Leander Paes at the Australian Open India begin well in Thomas and Uber Cup Sharapova secures Memphis title Kiwi striker pulls out of hockey WC fearing security Ian Poulter wins Match Play Championship Ronaldo inspires Real to 6-2 victory Leverkusen squander chance to go clear at top Spurs and Villa gain ground in battle for fourth Ferrero makes it two titles in a row in South America Llodra wins fourth career title in Marseille Querrey wins all-American final in Memphis February 21, 2010 Somdev qualifies for Dubai C'Ship Jung strikes gold at Commonwealth C'ship Indians not invited for Pak cycling event 'Pak hockey team under security threat in India' Four-star Cacau hands Cologne a mauling Ferrari is best car I've ever had: Alonso Serie A: Nine-man Inter register incredible draw La Liga: Barca thrash Racing 4-0 Liuzzi fourth on final day of testing Winter Games: Europe, Asia sweep medals Querrey, Isner to clash in Memphis final Benneteau to meet Llodra in all-French final Venus beats Azarenka for Dubai crown Chelsea, Arsenal win; Man United stumble February 20, 2010 Gagan, Anisa bag gold at C'wealth meet CWG security plan was stolen before Davis Cup tie: Tennis Australia Hockey team accused of demanding Rs 5 crore to play Poulter ends Jeev's dream run in Match Play Championship Qatar Open: Sharath loses, Indian challenge ends Querrey upsets Roddick to advance in Memphis Briatore resigns as QPR chairman Williams to meet Azarenka in Dubai final Soderling stunned by Llodra February 19, 2010 Tiger Woods sets no date for return to competition Indian marksmen bag two gold at C'wealth meet Venus Williams beats Peer to reach Dubai final Belgrade Challenger: Somdev, Prakash bite dust Soderling reaches Marseille Open quarter-finals Pak gives thumbs up to WC Hockey security arrangements CAS rejects Pechstein appeal Roddick and Sharapova march on in Memphis Qatar Open: Sharath, Poulomi in main draw Vancouver visit inspires Phelps ahead of London 2012 Australia satisfied with India's security measures Jeev ousts Kuchar in Match Play Championship Robinho scores twice as Santos win at home Ngog strike saves the day for Liverpool Paes returns in Davis Cup squad Winter Olympics: Riesch outshines Vonn February 18, 2010 Wolves fined for playing weakened team against Manchester United Vieira charged with violent conduct Sutil 7th fastest at rain-swept Jerez Jeev stuns Harrington in WGA-Accenture Match Play 'FIFA president's reign should be limited to eight years' Winter Olympics: Golden day for US athletes Roddick beats Blake in thrilling contest 'Hockey Australia should pull out of WC' AFC Challenge Cup: Ten-man Turkmenistan hold North Korea Woods to issue public apology after sex scandal Champions League Images: Porto sink Arsenal PHF sending 2-member team to review security ahead of World Cup Controversial goal sinks Arsenal Bayern snatch late win over defiant Fiorentina Wozniacki, Kuznetsova beaten in Dubai February 17, 2010 Scrappy India go down to Kyrgyzstan in AFC Challenge Cup Bhupathi-Mirnyi upset at Memphis ATP event Hiddink to take over as Turkey coach NZ, Aus hockey teams to reasses WC security Indian skier finishes at 83rd position at Winter Olympics Everton's Fellaini ruled out for six months with injury Australia committed to Delhi Games: ACGA chief I'll be pleased with a 1-0 win: Fiorentina coach Wenger not concerned by Arsenal's long injury list Winter Olympics: Canada win second gold Winter Olympians fully funded, says Sports Ministry Venus eases through in Dubai Champions League Images: Rooney stars for Man U Late Sporting goal leaves Everton with narrow advantage Late equaliser puts Man City fourth Rooney headers take Man United past Milan Olympique Lyon sink Real Madrid in first leg February 16, 2010 Sania's campaign in Dubai ends First black Olympic pair captivate audience Commonwealth boxing: Canada, NZ confirm participation Fiorentina face Bayern challenge Porto offer stern test for confident Arsenal AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson 'Hockey India's move is contempt of court' Nadal rejects Shakira romance rumours Swine flu outbreak threatens at World Cup Swiss minnow shimmers in gold, China break record International arrest warrant issued against Landis Euro 2016 candidates hand over bids Paes felicitated by Bengal Tennis Association Career-threatening wrist injury returns to haunt Sania February 15, 2010 Sania sent packing from Dubai Champions League returns after winter break Keshavan demands resignation of Winter Olympics chief official Athletes lose early chance over blood levels Canada break home jinx to clinch gold at Vancouver FA Cup: Villa eke out last gasp goal to draw with Crystal Palace Verdasco shocks Roddick to clinch San Jose Open Soderling clinches Rotterdam title as Youzhny withdraws Dementieva rallies to win Paris Indoor title Indian Winter Olympians divided over uniform issue Brazil catches World Cup fever at Carnival Barca taste season's first defeat, Espanyol down Deportivo Israeli Peer finally gets nod to play at Dubai Open AFI suspends 15 state units, to host four international meets before CWG February 14, 2010 Indian squad leaves for AFC Challenge Cup Bencherifa set to coach Salgaocar AFI to introduce 'whereabouts' data to tackle doping Ronaldo hints at return to Manchester United Zvonareva downs Tanasugarn to retain Pattaya crown Dodt wins Avantha Masters; Gangjee tied 14th Roddick defuses Querrey to reach San Jose final Twente log last gasp win, join leaders PSV atop table Sutil revs it up on final day to finish 2nd fastest in testing Swiss Ammann soars to first gold Ronaldo strikes twice in Real win at Xerez Bolt opens season with quick 400 metres Zvonareva, Tanasugarn to clash in Pattaya final Dementieva, Safarova in Paris Indoors final Chelsea march into FA Cup quarter-finals Gangjee in contention for first Asian Tour title Youzhny stuns Djokovic to reach Rotterdam final February 13, 2010 FA Cup: Holders Chelsea enter quarters Winter Olympics: Indian team in mismatched uniforms Luge death darkens mood at Winter Games Huntelaar double helps Milan beat Udinese Hiddink says will not extend Russia contract Roddick survives Berdych test to reach San Jose semis IOA welcomes inclusion of cricket in Olympic Games Images: Luge crash death overshadows Games big day February 12, 2010 Jeev, Bhullar miss the cut Video referrals at hockey World Cup Mumbai boy Keegan Pereira to play for Canada in hockey WC Chelsea defender Cole out for three months Opening ceremony secrecy breached by iPhone sneak peeks More than 30 athletes banned from Vancouver Games: WADA King's Cup: Atletico eliminate Racing to reach final Athlete tests positive at Games, escapes ban India capable of upsetting Russia in Davis Cup: Paes February 11, 2010 Chelsea give captain Terry time off Germany's Siem takes Day 1 honours in Avantha Masters Captaincy row won't affect team: coach Harendra Pak sports ministry clears team for hockey World Cup Spotted: Sania Mirza in Bangkok <i>Sports Ilustrated</i> features first model of Indian origin Bopanna-Coetzee crash out of SAP Open Vijender retains top spot in AIBA rankings Smooth test debut for new Force India car Indian luger Keshavan aims to eclipse personal best at Winter Olympics Winter Games: Figure skater graduates from volunteer to competitor Winter Games: Skipper of Swiss curling team robbed off equipment Chances of terror threat low at Winter Games New IOC president to be elected in Buenos Aires in 2013 Critics question claims of 'environment friendly' Winter Games Appoint Prabhjot as captain to avoid embarrassment at WC: Bhaskaran Roy still in talks with Liverpool: report Mutu to miss Champions League tie after positive dope test FIA poses warnings to new Formula One teams Defending champ Stepanek ousted in San Jose Davydenko dismisses Lopez to advance at World Indoors Chelsea's lead cut to one point after defeat February 10, 2010 Red Bull unveil sleek car for upcoming season First round exit for Sania in Pattaya Jeev seeks inspiration from fatherhood Athletes of iPod generation find haven in Canada Kimi faces Loeb challenge at World Rally C'Ship Djokovic advances after opponent withdraws injured Prakash advances in doubles EPL: Adebayor, Tevez on target as City sink Bolton Images: Dirt bikers rev it up at 'Clash of titans' February 09, 2010 Ferdinand drops appeal against FA ban Ronaldinho booted out of squad for Ireland friendly South Asian Games: India end campaign with 175 medals Force India eye progress after unveiling new car Swedish Open: Pallikal loses to Naude in semifinal Kalmadi promises cash incentives for star SAG performers Prakash bounced out of ATP Challenger Reliance denies bidding for Liverpool Soderling battles to first win of the year Mukesh Ambani bidding for Liverpool football club? February 08, 2010 SAG: India claim 42 medals on penultimate day India boxing trio win gold at South Asian Games Top shooters should be exempted from trials: Jung Bhullar hopes to clinch Order of Merit title Australia squad for hockey World Cup Robinho nets winner in new Santos debut Drogba's brace puts Chelsea back on top Fed Cup holders Italy in semis Lopez wins South Africa Open Cilic retains Zagreb Indoors title February 07, 2010 Chelsea back to top after beating Arsenal Big guns get comfortable Euro 2010 draw Indian athletes bag 3 gold at South Asian Games Prabhjot may skip World Cup if not made captain: Sources Juve continue Serie A slump, draw at Livorno French league: Leaders Bordeaux lose 4-2 at Rennes La Liga: Nine-man Barca down Getafe Fed Cup: US go 2-0 up, Serbia draw with Russia Sensational Bhullar lifts Asian Tour International crown Ghosal out of Swedish Open Bayern win to pull level with leaders Leverkusen Churchill go down to Al Wahda in ACL play-off Rooney on target again as Man United go top Top seeds Monfils, Ferrer beaten in South Africa February 06, 2010 South Asian Games: Gold rush continues for India Fed Cup: Sania puts India back to Group I Terry must play against Arsenal: Ancelotti Bopanna-Qureshi in final of SA Open All tickets sold for World Cup semis and final: FIFA Force India reject closure threat Ferrer outclasses Somdev in quarters Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup Ferdinand gets England captaincy despite chequered past February 05, 2010 South Asian Games: Indian dominance continues Terry stripped of England captaincy Chowrasia makes cut, Jeev slips in Dubai CAS lifts transfer ban on Chelsea Deco to quit international football post World Cup The 50 most influential people in Indian sport King's Cup: Atletico beat Santander 4-0, on brink of final Dutch league: Feyenoord beat RKC 1-0 Fed Cup: India beat Singapore 3-0 Somdev to meet Ferrer in SA Open quarters No IPL-style league possible in football: Houghton Bindra equals Beijing gold effort in Netherlands Argentine boy dies after gunmen shoot at football fans February 04, 2010 Jeev in joint-lead at Dubai South Asian Games: India rule roost with 12 gold Bencherifa, Mohun Bagan part ways Indian shuttlers rule the roost in SAF Games Heidfeld named Mercedes reserve driver Chainrai becomes Portsmouth's fourth owner in a year Fabiano lifts Sevilla over Getafe in King's Cup semis Barbie unveils Kim Clijsters' lookalike at toy fair Appear in public to admit you messed up, Watson urges Woods FA Cup: Defoe hat-trick sinks Leeds Alonso makes a quick start with Ferrari February 03, 2010 South Asian Games: India continue good run, shooters clinch nine medals Paes eyes more Grand Slam crowns Viva Kerala halt Mumbai FC's unbeaten run Shillong Lajong win Manchester United Premier Cup Media barred from Indian hockey World Cup camp Sports Minister too meddlesome: Malhotra Advani flays Padma Shri awards selection process Portuguese Cup: Porto thrash Sporting to book semis berth FA Cup: Notts County stun Wigan to reach fifth round We can live without Schumacher: Ferrari Tiger Woods back for Masters in April? Formula One set to tweak scoring, tyre rules Leaders Chelsea held to draw by battling Hull Dream comes true for blind skier McKeever February 02, 2010 South Asian Games: India rule roost with 8 medals Vijender wins silver at Champion of Champions tournament Chettri scores twice as Dempo down Bagan PHF seek security clearance from sports ministry Mahindra United, MSSA knocked out of U-15 Premier Cup MP offers to help Bhutia set up football academy Force India signs Paul di Resta Paes set to make Bollywood debut Capello to decide on Terry's future as England captain Massa and Schumacher celebrate day of comebacks Images: Schumacher rolls back years in F1 testing Grand Slam possible for thrill-seeking Federer English Premier League in new transfer spending low February 01, 2010 Bhutia seeks land for football academy Spotted: Leander Paes in Melbourne Former greats laud Leander's effort Tennis rankings: Paes rises to seventh spot, Sania slips Images: European soccer weekend roundup Father Federer savours 'exceptional' victory Indian hockey team turns to Amitabh for help Benitez fully committed to Liverpool Vishy Anand finishes joint fourth at Corus Man United turn on style, Roma stay hot Egypt win third successive African Nations Cup title Champion Federer defies doubters Petrov becomes Russia's first F1 racer January 31, 2010 Superb Manchester Utd win 3-1 at Arsenal South Asian Games: India win five medals Bindra equals Beijing gold effort in Munich Federer remains the master after beating Murray Nations Cup: Nigeria beat Algeria to finish third Roger Federer beats Andy Murray to lift Australian Open title If Federer can continue improving, why not me: Paes Paes-Black win Australian Open mixed doubles title Terry brushes aside problems to give Chelsea win January 30, 2010 Williams ends even-year jinx at Australian Open Bryans win fourth Australian doubles title South Asian Games: India thrash Nepal 21-0 McCarron accuses Mickelson of cheating Paes chases record-equalling Grand Slam title Serena Williams retains her Australian Open title Pressure all on Murray, says Federer Images: Button, Hamilton unveil new McLaren Women's hockey players receive Rs 2.30 lakh each January 29, 2010 McLaren Mercedes launch new car Santosh Trophy will not feature India players: AIFF Dempo, East Bengal in goalless draw Images from day 12 of the Australian Open Aus Open: Williams, Henin to renew fierce rivalry India favourites to win hockey WC: Charlesworth Ronaldo's ban appeal rejected Sports Ministry relaxes arms import provisions for shooters Paes-Black in Australian Open final Federer too good for Tsonga in Aus Open semis Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles title Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu fails drugs test King's Cup: Atletico Madrid in last four Manchester City loan Robinho to Santos Last-gasp Inter leave Juve's Ferrara on brink African Nations Cup: Egypt to meet Ghana in final January 28, 2010 Upbeat Ferrari unveil new F10 car I-League: Salgaocar down Mohun Bagan 2-1 Aus Open Images: China's 'Golden Flowers' crushed Murray beats Cilic to reach Australian Open final Women hockey players to get Rs 2.2 lakh each Corus Chess: Anand lucky to beat Shirov Schumacher mulls extending stay in F1 beyond 2012 Australian Open: Henin crushes Zheng, faces Serena in final Australian Open: Serena beats Li for place in fifth final Sania calls off engagement, cites incompatibility Feyenoord down PSV to clinch Dutch Cup semis berth Lyon suffer shock League Cup exit Italian Cup: Udinese shock Milan to enter semis King's Cup: Sevilla, Racing through to semis India pays IWF fine amount in installments, cleared for SAF Games Arsenal's Vermaelen suffers suspected broken leg EPL: Chelsea back on top after Lampard brace HI runs like a mafia organization: Gurbax League Cup: Rooney's last gasp winner puts United in final January 27, 2010 Tsonga rallies to beat unwell Djokovic I-League: Lajong hold Churchill to goalless draw Two-match ban is too severe: Ronaldo Serena, Henin face Chinese threat in semis Paes exits men's doubles, advances in mixed Images from the Australian Open 2010, Day 10 Federer awakes from slumber to beat Davydenko Anand draws again; Parimarjan scores Serena survives after Venus falls to Li Na PHF seeks security clearance for hockey World Cup Di Resta set for Force India Murray says he deserved win over injured Nadal Ferdinand charged with violent conduct China's Li Na knocks Venus out of Aus Open Tottenham defeat Fulham to stay fourth January 26, 2010 Materazzi let off with warning for Berlusconi prank Nadal limps out as Murray and Henin dream on Aus Open Images (Day 9): Injured Nadal bows out African Nations Cup: Egypt, Nigeria in semi-finals Now, Bollywood enters the ice-skating rink Henin's dream continues with Zheng up next in the semis January 25, 2010 Formula One points system to undergo another change Australian Open: Federer and Serena cruise Tsonga to face Djokovic in quarters after clinching five set thriller India unveils first Commonwealth Games venue Michael Schumacher back in Formula One limelight Anand in ninth spot after eighth successive draw Aus Open Images (Day VIII): Serena crushes Stosur Paes reaches QFs of men's doubles, mixed doubles Flintoff, Rooney profit from Avatar's success Inter go nine clear with high-voltage derby win Ronaldo goes from hero to villain in Real win FA Cup: Chelsea to host Cardiff January 24, 2010 FA Cup: Arsenal dumped out by Stoke I-League: Dempo reclaim top postion Hamburg sign Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy from Real Australian Open: Del Potro exits; Nadal, Murray advance Bayern go top after Robben settles thriller Sania Mirza out of Aus Open doubles event Corus Chess: Seventh successive draw for Anand January 23, 2010 FA Cup: Holders Chelsea ease past Preston Federer teases Australians with migration tale Manchester City set to dispense with Robinho Real Madrid bring in 'super agent' Zahavi for Rooney swoop Ancelotti dares Arsenal Top seeds untroubled at Australian Open Corus Chess: Anand draws again, Abhijeet wins Paes-Dlouhy in pre-quarters of Australian Open January 22, 2010 I-League: Yakubu brace helps EB edge Churchill Images: Rossi impresses in Ferrari test Eighteen-member squad picked for South Asian Games Gebrselassie performs Dubai Marathon 'trick' Rs 1 crore raised for women's hockey: Gill Anand draws again, slips to joint 5th Images: Australian Open, Day 5, Melbourne Won't discriminate against women players: Hockey India Aus Open: Clijsters, Jankovic sent packing Messi will eclipse Ronaldo at World Cup: Maradona Neville should keep quiet, says City's Tevez Aus Open: Paes and Sania advance Aus Open: Bhupathi-Sania pull out of mixed doubles Zambia, Cameroon into Nations Cup quarter-finals Aus Open: Somdev-Prakash crash out January 21, 2010 Chinese marathon cheats stripped of timings Zidane tips Spain for World Cup Saina in quarters, Chetan loses Spotted: Leander Paes Federer is still king of centre court Images: Australian Open, Day 4, Melbourne IWF cracks whip on Indian drug cheats, bans Pujari for life King's Cup: Sevilla and Getafe take control Australian Open: Ivanovic knocked out by unseeded Dulko Women's hockey team to protest with black arm-bands Corus Chess: Anand to meet Leko fifth round Nations Cup: Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record EPL: Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton League Cup: Villa reach final after 10-goal thriller January 20, 2010 Mumbai FC down Lajong Chirag rally to hold Dempo Saina, Chetan in pre-quarters in Malaysia Images: Australian Open Day 3 Hari scores, Anand draws again Henin knocks Dementieva out Australian Open: Brazilian player under investigation after crowd incident Australian Open: Nadal cruises, Roddick fumes Nations Cup: Ghana beat Burkina Faso to reach last eight Aus Open: Somdev-Prakash advance, Bopanna-Qureshi bite dust Our shooting range will be best in the world: Gill League Cup: Tevez double gives Man City win over United January 19, 2010 Olympiakos ditch Zico as coach Images: Australian Open, Day 2, Melbourne Federer, Serena advance; Soderling bows out De la Rosa to race for Sauber Sports Ministry opposes Mander's appointment for HI elections Corus Chess: Anand draws again; Hari, Abhijeet record wins Henry to escape punishment over handball Nations Cup: Angola, Algeria enter quarter-finals Sania Mirza crashes out of Australian Open 'Indian hockey is all about the individual' January 18, 2010 NRAI bows to Abhinav Bindra's pressure Images: Australian Open, Day 1, Melbourne Kirilenko tells boyfriend Andreev: 'Now go beat Federer' Anand placed fourth after second draw Sania's 1st round match rescheduled Valencia thrash Villarreal to close in on Real Nations Cup: Eto'o helps pull Cameroon back from the brink Ronaldinho's treble sinks Siena, Juve lose Massa reveals he was aware of Piquet Juniors' cheating Sharapova knocked out of Australian Open EPL: Fabregas keeps Arsenal title challenge bubbling January 17, 2010 Villa held at home by West Ham PSV sail into Dutch Cup quarters Hockey India requests units to nominate members for AGM I-League: Pune FC register easy win over Salgaocar Leverkusen sweep past Mainz for top spot Inter rally to claim 2-2 draw at Bari Barca crush Sevilla, Bilbao shock for Real Mumbai marathon images: Ndiso, Bizunesh supreme Peas requests CWG teams to visit India without any fear I have proved that I am not a one season wonder: Sania Hockey India president Mattoo resigns from all administrative posts African Nations Cup: Egypt in last eight Huth earns Stoke City draw with Liverpool Chelsea thrash Sunderland 7-2 Ndiso, Bizunesh triumph in Mumbai marathon January 16, 2010 Baghdatis beats Gasquet to claim Sydney crown Super Cup: Suranjoy, Nanao register victories I League: Sporting hold Churchill Anand to meet Karjakin in Corus opener Bindra urges NRAI to allow him to practice on his own Mumbai Marathon: African runners set to dominate again Becks may hang up boots after World Cup Somdev fails to cross last hurdle No issues if NRAI spares Bindra from trials: Sports Ministry Abhinav Bindra contemplates quitting shooting West Ham fined 115,000 pounds for pitch invasions Ivory Coast outclass Ghana to reach last eight January 15, 2010 Super Cup Boxing: Easy win for Suranjoy Mahindra move to top spot after demolishing Lajong 5-0 Matthaeus unveils FIFA World Cup in Kolkata Sania to play Rezai in 1st round of Aus Open Mumbai marathon mania impresses Polyzou Somdev one step away from Aus Open main draw Preview: Comebacks add mystique to Australian Open Dementieva crushes hobbling Serena in Sydney final Aussies to bring own security at CWG Alonso will beat Schumacher: Ferrari boss Sports Ministry will back Baljit despite allegations Gerrard, Torres ruled out for six weeks League Cup: Milner strike gives Villa advantage in semis African Nations Cup: Angola revive hopes after win over Malawi Big-serving Isner to meet Clement in Auckland final Sports Ministry has not kept its word: Baljit Aus Open: Federer to face Andreev test first up FIFA World cup arrives in India Super Cup: Dilbagh, Kuldeep register victories 'The Mumbai Marathon has created a running culture' January 14, 2010 Mumbai Marathon women's record under threat Barcelona knocked out of King's Cup by Sevilla Battling Williams, Dementieva reach Sydney final Right decision, at the right time: Dhanraj Mancini supports pre-match drinking Woods can get his life back on track: Obama Seeds unchanged for Australian Open Sania plans to quit tennis after marriage Juve end poor run with controversial win over Napoli West Ham face sanctions for crowd trouble Maxi Rodriguez completes Liverpool switch African Nations Cup: Gabon stun Cameroon, Zambia hold Tunisia World Team Chess: India settle for bronze Hockey players resume practice at World Cup camp Ecclestone proposes radical changes to boost F1 interest Mayawati willing to sponsor hockey team Liverpool dumped out of FA Cup by Reading January 13, 2010 Nanao, Suranjoy to sign deal with Olympic Gold Quest Super Cup: Suranjoy wins opening bout Aus Open: Somdev, Prakash advance; Yuki ousted Tennis "World Cup" approved by leading players Impasse resolved, hockey players to resume training Smooth sailing for Serena in Sydney Spotted: Former hockey ace Viren Rasquinha Sahara steps in to end Indian hockey impasse Egypt make winning start to title defence Del Potro, Djokovic cruise through at Kooyong London doctor offers Rs 10 lakh for hockey players Schumacher sets out on road back to F1 Beckham shows off new Jesus tattoo Pakistan demand compensation for Davis Cup ties shift Portsmouth stay in FA Cup with last-gasp winner Campbell plays for Arsenal reserves January 12, 2010 Visually impaired Wanyoike ready for another Mumbai run Tiger Woods will return as a winner, says Jeev Gill asks players to join camp, promises fair deal Shree Cement offers to pay hockey players to end crisis Striking hockey players say they'll pay to play World Cup Hockey India issues fresh ultimatum to players Armed attack highlights athletes' vulnerability Djokovic's New Year wish: Shorter season, please Timeline: High-profile attacks on athletes Dominant Serena sends ominous warning to rivals Poor arrangements for boxers at Super Cup India beat Turkey to stay joint third Togo officially disqualified from Nations Cup African Cup: Lacklustre Ivory Coast draw with Burkina Faso Hamilton expects most exciting F1 season yet African Nations Cup: Malawi stun Algeria 3-0 Liverpool director resigns after email row Tevez hat-trick fires City into the top four MP govt willing to bear expenses of national hockey team January 11, 2010 India lose to Russia, remain joint third FIH saddened over India players' revolt Togo to be disqualified from Nations Cup Striking hockey players given ultimatum Sania crashes out of Hobart International Somdev slides to 161 in ATP rankings Paes-Dlouhy finish runner-up in Brisbane event To retire or not, Moya plays the guessing game Suspending players is last resort: Mattoo Federer skips Kooyong Classic Roddick downs Stepanek to claim Brisbane title HI ready to acknowledge player demands Referee must stop game soon after racist chant is heard: Italy Premiership set for most unpredictable title race for years French Cup: Nice lose to third division side Serie A: Ronaldinho helps Milan embarrass Juve La Liga: Messi hat-trick puts Barca on top, Real sink Mallorca Indian hockey team strikes again Togo hope to join African Nations Cup later Badminton: Anand, Murgunde crowned National champions January 10, 2010 Togo team to return from Africa Cup: Adebayor Cilic retains Chennai Open crown I hope to race in India someday: Rossi Corus Chess: Anand leads Indian challenge FIH observer to attend HI meeting Top pugilists for Super Cup Marathon Flame arrives in Mumbai from Greece F1 must take drivers' inputs for finalising circuits: Sutil 'Experienced Aussies are favourites to win hockey World Cup' Sydney International: Kuznetsova, Dementieva advance Togo to play in Angola despite attack Davydenko recovers to beat Nadal in Qatar final Own goal saves Manchester United Indian challenge at Chennai ends after Somdev-Sanam lose January 09, 2010 Clijsters beats Henin in classic Brisbane final I League: Dempo thrash Air India, regain top spot Cilic to meet Wawrinka in Chennai final Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor African Nations Cup to go ahead despite attack HI confident of resolving payment dispute with players Murray shoulders blame for Hopman Cup defeat Adebayor prayed for life while smelling death Spain beat Britain to win third Hopman Cup title Wickmayer upsets Pennetta to claim Auckland title Davydenko beats Federer again to reach Qatar Open final Driver killed in gun attack on Togo football team January 08, 2010 Chennai Open: Wawrinka, Tipsarevic enter semis Unruly Bagan fans attack Churchill players Mumbai FC score over Salgaocar Odafe scores twice as Churchill hold Bagan Paes-Dlouhy in final of Brisbane event Talk to the players, sort out issue: KPS Gill Former Olympians berate Hockey India for ignoring players World Chess: India stuns Azerbaijan Pennetta to meet Wickmayer in Auckland final Murray leads Britain into Hopman Cup final Clijsters, Henin to clash in Brisbane final Indian hockey players revolt after non-payment of dues Relaxed Button steps inside the lions' den 'Somdev needs to use the forehand more' Force India can be fifth in 2010: Sutil Federer survives a scare in Qatar Somdev-Sanam in Chennai Open semis January 07, 2010 Don't want a new controversy between Leander and me: Bhupathi Chennai Open: Wawrinka eases into last eight Briatore will not escape punishment, says Mosley Inter's Vieira confirms move to Manchester City Henin, Clijsters survive scares in Brisbane Spain crush Australia to ease into Hopman final I-League: Bagan-Churchill match postponed Brisbane International: Paes-Dlouhy advance to in semis Serie A: Inter win, Milan thump Genoa EPL: Weather forces postponement of Arsenal match Formula One is riddled with politics: Raikkonen Molestation charges against players a publicity stunt: Churchill coach Federer is the best player by far: Wawrinka Bhambri-Moya win opening match January 06, 2010 Somdev falls after 'Tipsy' show Evidence of players' involvement in molestation: Police Kalmadi tops SportzPower List 2009 Roddick progresses at Brisbane Sania disappoints in Auckland Man City post record £90 million pound loss World Team Chess: Arun Prasad guides India to the top 'When I say my game is improving, I am not lying' Hopman Cup: Murray leads Britain to second win in Perth Snow hits League Cup semis They came, they saw but failed to conquer Chennai Stoke squeeze past Fulham with 3-2 win Peer advances despite anti-Israel protests at Auckland Tiger could lose No 1 spot this year: Geoff Ogilvy Veron rejects Mancini offer to join Manchester City January 05, 2010 Churchill players offloaded after on-board incident Chennai Open: Somdev advances, other Indians exit Briatore's ban overturned by French court Ginepri sends Soderling packing from Chennai Hockey players demand due payment, threaten to leave camp Australia beat US to keep Hopman Cup title bid alive We'll host a better CWG than Melbourne: Kalmadi Ruthless Clijsters storms into third round at Brisbane Bookies favour Chelsea to retain FA Cup Chelsea's Ashley Cole found guilty of speeding 'Whether the country allows me to play or not, I will always be an Indian' Hopman Cup: Murray helps Britain beat Kazakhstan Red hot City welcome in store for wounded United I want to finish 2010 as World No 1: Federer I'm ready to deliver an encore at Chennai, says Marin Cilic Boycott reckons feng shui could revive Owen's career Wild cards Somdev-Sonam beat Voest-Lipsky January 04, 2010 Gutsy Henin makes winning return Hockey Punjab can't be denied affiliation: Randhir Chennai Open: Cilic begins well, Prakash enters main draw Toni starts on return to Italy, Beckham waits I wish I had never left Manchester United: Beckham Furious Ferguson to shake up Man U for Carling Cup semis 'With a little support from the Chennai crowd I hope to do well' Real Madrid held at Osasuna Hopman Cup: Spain whitewash US Leeds meet Spurs in FA Cup fourth round Man United humbled, Cup holders Chelsea cruise January 03, 2010 Manchester United humbled by Leeds in FA Cup East Bengal end Lajong dream run, lift Fed Cup Clijsters beats Garbin in Brisbane opener Vijay Amritraj downplays 'Chennai controversies' Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers Chennai Open: Soderling to face Ginepri in first round Nadal beats Soderling for Abu Dhabi title Spectator killed in Argentine-Chile Dakar rally Murray pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Lithuania FA Cup: Manchester City crusie past Middlesbrough January 02, 2010 Ghosal attains career-best ranking of 29 Chennai Open qualifying: Yuki Bhambri advances to second round Chennai Open: Somdev faces Schuettler challenge in first round Everton suspend Jo for unapproved Brazil trip Sania to lead six-member Fed Cup team 'We have learnt to live without Paes' Lajong hoping for added New Year cheer with Fed Cup win We have proved our worth: Rosario January 01, 2010 Roma complete loan deal for Bayern striker Toni Somdev keen to break into top 100 Mike Tyson avoids charges in airport fracas AT&T ends sponsorship of scandal-hit Tiger Woods Warning follows Premier League match with no Englishmen December 31, 2009 Fed Cup: East Bengal blank Bagan, to meet Lajong in final Indian boxers in Pakistan for international championship No security concerns for Australian CWG delegation Beckham almost cried when Milan drew Manchester United Manchester United, Arsenal score sparkling wins Sportspersons who shaped the decade December 30, 2009 Fitter Nadal ready for 2010 challenge Fed Cup: Lajong stun Churchill, enter final Struggling Bolton sack manager Megson SAF Games football: India face Afghanistan in opener Athletes need not worry about security: Kalmadi EPL title anyone's ball game: Ferguson Real Madrid to make 20 million pound bid for Vidic Australia committed to 2010 Commonwealth Games Torres gives Liverpool win at Villa No pull out, say England C'wealth Games officials England considering pull-out of Delhi Commonwealth Games Ref Collina clarifies comments on video officials Woods scandal cost shareholders up to $12 billion December 29, 2009 Hockey World Cup: India meet Pak first Mourinho keen to resume coaching in England 'Grown up' Henin expects better results on return Wickmayer says she's no drug cheat Beckham pulls crowds on Milan return Ancelotti hails Chelsea's two-minute turnaround Late goals lift Chelsea while Man City win again December 28, 2009 Paes mulls setting up Sports Centre in Puducherry EPL: Defoe spurs Tottenham into top four India 'A' men clinch Asian chess title Hewitt keen to get back into the top five Bolt still undecided about Commonwealth Games participation Dwyer looking forward to entertaining World Cup in India Healthy Beckham will be in my World Cup squad: Capello Manchester United slash Chelsea's lead Consistency the key to EPL title, say Ferguson and Wenger December 27, 2009 Rooney inspires Manchester United to victory Fabregas double takes Arsenal to second spot Fed Cup: Bhutia strike puts East Bengal in semis Ferdinand return date still uncertain December 26, 2009 Chelsea stutter again in goalless draw at Birmingham Fed Cup: Mohun Bagan beat Mahindra, enter semis Somdev, Yuki make 2009 memorable for India December 25, 2009 Ferguson slams Man City on Hughes axing Chetan Anand targets Commonwealth Games gold Memorable sports comebacks of all time Best sporting quotes from the past 10 years December 24, 2009 Fed Cup: Lajong beat Dempo, JCT bow out Hill says Schumacher faces severe test next year Lampard is Premier League's Player of the Decade Six-goal Suarez fires Ajax to 14-1 Dutch Cup win Leading English athletes to skip Delhi C'wealth Games: report EPL weekend fixtures Schumacher becomes a contender again Formula One teams abandon joint launch plan EPL: Mancini wants City mean streak for Christmas World timeline of sport 2000-2009 December 23, 2009 Maharashtra units slam Hockey India directive to merge Fed Cup: Odafe guides Churchill to win over Mumbai FC, Bagan held Schumacher wants record eighth F1 title 'Delhi Commonwealth Games risks failure in many areas' Sacking Benitez won't help: Torres Schumacher to make F1 comeback with Mercedes Former 'Busby Babe' Scanlon no more Bhullar, Muniyappa shone brightly in 2009 Van Persie doubtful for World Cup India to stage new European Tour event in February Schumacher agrees to F1 return with Mercedes: report India's best sportspersons of 2009 December 22, 2009 Fed Cup: Pune FC upset Dempo Dempo file appeal to AIFF to revoke Rs 5 lakh fine Federer and Serena named ITF World Champions Chelsea defend Terry over bribe allegations Mancini sets high goals for Man City Zidane glad he was punished for head-butt Bellamy, Given considering their future at Man City Man City chief defends manner of Hughes sacking Juventus fined 10,000 euros after racist chants Becker says he sympathises with Tiger Woods Henin to take up Sydney wildcard Barcelona coach Guardiola's future uncertain Messi wins FIFA World Player of Year award December 21, 2009 Indian women win bronze at Asian Air Gun Meet Fed Cup: Bagan, Churchill begin with a bang I sympathise with Tiger, says Becker Close pals knew about Tiger's affairs Somdev, Yuki get wild card entries in Chennai Open Man City sack Hughes, Real hit six 'Schumacher can still be winner at 41' Force India: The fairytale story of 2009 F1 season Chess is still exciting for me, says Anand Inter stretch lead as Juventus lose again Lampard holds nerve as Chelsea stretch lead December 20, 2009 Commonwealth Wrestling: Sushil wins gold Delhi will be ready in time: Gill Saina, Chetan win singles titles in Syed Modi GP tourney Hughes replaced by Mancini as Man City manager Rampant Real slam six past struggling Zaragoza My wins have changed world's perception towards India: Saina December 19, 2009 Man United slump at Fulham, Liverpool lose again Indian Davis Cup players to participate in Chennai Open Portsmouth upset 10-man Liverpool Indian eves have fruitful day at Commonwealth Wrestling Saina is a breath of fresh air in badminton: Taufik Former Wales captain Thomas reveals he is gay Baljit eyes Commonwealth Games comeback Bundesliga: Schalke top table with win over Mainz Schumacher likely to make comeback with Mercedes: Ferrari boss Woods voted PGA Tour Player of the Year by colleagues December 18, 2009 AC Milan drawn against Man Utd in Champions last 16 I can play a pivotal role at Chelsea: Aguero Under-performing West Ham face Chelsea test Phelps expresses sympathy for Woods ITF disappointed by CAS decision on Gasquet Gasquet cleared as kiss blamed for cocaine test Golf will survive without Tiger: PGA chief Europa League: Lukaku, 16, scores twice to put Anderlecht through Barcelona planning 40m pound swoop for Fabregas Gascoigne arrested for drink-fuelled disturbance Prabhjot gets Hockey All Star team honour December 17, 2009 Kobayashi to drive for Sauber F1 team Elin set to divorce Tiger Woods: reports Fulham, Hertha, Bruges progress in Europa League Lotus F1 boss rises to Branson challenge Kubica not sure of staying at Renault Tiger's troubles may be silver lining for sponsors It Paes to be Leander Messi scores as Barcelona reach Club World Cup final Lampard on the spot to put Chelsea back on track How Force India made the cut in 2009 December 16, 2009 CRL-Force India tie-up for car design solutions Bhupathi eyes a successful 2010 season with Mirnyi Wolves may face Premier League rap for making 10 changes Injured Drogba to miss Portsmouth tie Mark Hughes faces two-game touchline ban Schumacher will return to F1, feels Glock Woods's wife seeks half his fortune in alimony PTF seeks compensation for shifting Davis Cup tie French Federation member seeks Domenech's ouster Wickmayer made to wait for ITF decision on doping ban Senna voted greatest ever F1 driver Mourinho admits insulting scribe Man Utd cruise past Wolves to go level at top December 15, 2009 Di Grassi joins Glock at Virgin Racing Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan in same pool Muniyappa named Asian Tour Rookie of the Year Gelfand wins Chess World Cup Belgian court overturns bans on Wickmayer and Malisse Ferrari will not block Schumacher deal: Montezemolo December 14, 2009 Inter set to probe Mourinho tiff with scribe Images: Gulf Dirt Track Racing Arsenal seek compensation for Van Persie injury Trulli, Kovalainen to drive for Lotus F1 team Champions Challenge final: NZ beat Pakistan Champions Challenge: India beat Argentina to win bronze Late PSV winner sinks Alkmaar to spoil Advocaat's return Kanoute blasts Sevilla to win, third place Accenture ends relationship with Tiger Woods Spaniard Martin lands Dunhill title Massa to drive Ferrari F1 car again Inter held, AC Milan humbled Schalke and Bayern register wins Chamakh header gives Bordeaux 1-0 win at Lyon Olympiakos stay top after easy home win December 13, 2009 Arsenal inflict more pain on struggling Liverpool India beat Maldives to win SAFF title Lotus reject Sato, eye Trulli, Kovalainen Pakistan denies visas to Indian wrestlers 'Woods unlikely to play in Masters' NADA catches four athletes using banned drugs Beckham hopes to play at 2014 World Cup 'Schumacher close to Mercedes deal' Pakistan crush India, meet Kiwis in final Man Utd lose to Villa, Chelsea held by Everton December 12, 2009 Harika wins National women's chess title Saina signs contract with Olympic Gold Quest Late goal denies Leverkusen win over Hertha Suarez leads Ajax to 3-0 win over Nijmegen Ponomariov holds Gelfand again in World Chess Cup final Woods taking break from golf, admits infidelity F1 embraces new top 10 scoring system December 11, 2009 SAFF Cup: India beat Bangladesh to enter final Ukraine cities get Euro 2012 green light Sania to team up with Pascual in Aus Open Suranjoy wins gold at President's Cup boxing Injured Safina withdraws from Australian Open warm-up It's golf or me, wife Elin tells Tiger Champions Challenge: India take on Pakistan in semis Ponomariov, Gelfand draw first game of final Tennis mixed doubles, cycling events added for 2012 Olympics New scoring system proposed for 2010 F1 season Ronaldinho named Player of the Decade Messi out of Barcelona derby Vancouver seizes 'Olympic' drugs Euro 2012 hosts to be finalised Vishy Anand turns 40. 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December 10, 2009 Egypt's Ramy Ashour wins PSA Masters crown 'Schumacher comeback would be good for F1' Armstrong wants to race for two more years Suranjoy in final of President's Cup boxing English Premier League weekend schedule Weekend limelight on Arsenal and Liverpool Golf, sponsors ponder Woods' absence from sport I'm proud of my life: Agassi Anand wants Chess to be an Olympic sport Club World Cup: Auckland win opener I never expected us to reach final of the Super Series: Jwala Abu Dhabi want to continue hosting last GP of season Jones's Sydney Games medals reallocated CL Images: Barcelona, Inter book last 16 berth Champions League: Barca, Inter, Stuttgart in last 16 December 09, 2009 PSA Masters: Ashour tames Shabana, enters final Suranjoy stuns Olympic medallist, enters President's Cup semis Dempo's Gawli, Naik declared fit Ponomariov, Gelfand in World Chess Cup final Owen turns back the clock with hat-trick Owen deserves place in World Cup squad: Ferguson India on brink of semis spot after thrashing China 4-1 Hamilton out to regain championship crown from Button Champions League Images: Real, Bayern advance Champions League: Bayern, Real, Milan in last 16 December 08, 2009 PSA Masters Squash: Ashour to meet Shabana in semis Woman rushed to hospital from Tiger Woods' home CWG 2010 chief Kalmadi accused of corruption Gelfand in Chess World Cup final Wife leaves Woods's mansion: reports Ronaldo, Messi nominated for FIFA Player of the Year award Man Utd to do battle in Champions League sans top defenders Witness said Woods was drunk on day of crash: Trooper December 07, 2009 India beat Nepal to book semi-final spot PSA Masters Squash: Ghosal goes down fighting CL: Day of reckoning for giant European clubs Champions Challenge: India held by New Zealand Barca, Estudiantes set to defend club status quo Roma win derby against Lazio Lopez hits three but Lyon lose at Lille Late Ruiz winner keeps Twente on top of Dutch league Depth and desire set Spain apart in Davis Cup Everton draw with Spurs after Defoe penalty miss Mathieu fires Valencia past Bilbao, up to third Silverstone signs 17-year British GP deal Rioting protesters interrupt Panathinaikos win December 06, 2009 PSA Masters Squash: Top seed Gaultier toppled Davis Cup win gives Nadal high-flying end to season Australia rally to clinch record Champions Trophy final Ten-man Juve down Inter World Super Series Masters Finals: Jwala-Diju fail to clear final hurdle Barca, Real win after Messi, Ronaldo strike Ghoshal scalps 15th seeded Aussie EPL: Manchester City stun leaders Chelsea Spain outclass Czechs, win fourth Davis Cup Man United keep pressure on Chelsea December 05, 2009 SAFF Cup: Jeje strikes to give India last gasp win Germany take on Australia for Champions Trophy glory World Cup draw sets up duels between European club-mates World Super Series Masters Finals: Saina crashes out, Jwala-Diju enter finals Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over Czechs South Africa, Mexico to kick-off 2010 World Cup finals FIFA unveils new, improved World Cup ball Images from 2010 World Cup draw in Cape Town December 04, 2009 EPL weekend fixtures Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter Man City seek win over Chelsea to calm hysteria Football is in England's DNA: Beckham Fans sympathise with Woods, critics show no mercy World Super Series Masters Finals: Saina in semis Mauresmo flair was throwback to a vintage age World Cup winners to pocket $30 million Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season Europa League: PSV, Roma reach last 32 December 03, 2009 Champions hockey: Germany hand Australia first defeat World Super Series: Saina, Jwala-Diju advance It is silly to suspend Gawli and Naik: Dempo Saina named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Mauresmo hangs up her racquet Europa League: Ajax through despite missing two penalties Nani could be sold in Jan transfer window: Reports Wenger should be more gracious in defeat: Hughes Parnevik blames himself for introducing Woods to Nordegren There won't be anonymity for troubled Woods To the Nilgiris for a bicycle 'kick' Henry handball could lead to World Cup ban Davis Cup final: Spain clear favourites despite Nadal doubts Henry, Ibrahimovic help Barca scrape past Xerez WADA approve guidelines for biological passport scheme Tiger Woods admits 'transgressions,' apologizes League Cup: Chelsea, Arsenal bundled out December 02, 2009 Saina fumbles, Diju-Jwala also bite dust Spanish betting probe hits two clubs, seven players Akhil back to bantam weight catagory France miss out on World Cup finals seeding Arshavin bitter at Arsenal losing big games I regret taunting Arsenal fans: Adebayor Rafter to develop blueprint to save Australian tennis Man Utd and Villa through to League Cup semis Danica Patrick stays in IndyCar but NASCAR door still open Bolt denies promising participation in CWG 2010 Tiger Woods gets traffic ticket for accident Roberto Carlos to reunite with Ronaldo at Corinthians Arsenal looking to buy players in January, says Wenger Beckenbauer does not like Brazil's style under Dunga December 01, 2009 Ireland participation in World Cup impossible: FIFA Champions hockey: Aussies cruise to third straight win Injured Vijender to miss President's Cup How positive thinking sets elite athletes apart London will not try to match Beijing: Coe Fiji to appeal Commonwealth Games ban Woods pulls out of own tournament Messi makes his mark, quietly but effectively Marion Jones hopes for basketball redemption Bolt should take up 400, says Johnson World Chess: Svidler beats Shirov McLaren say 2010 car will be more aggressive London finale whets appetite for 2010 ATP season Barcelona's Messi wins Ballon D'Or November 30, 2009 Fed Cup: Defending champs Bagan in tough group Serena Williams fined $175,000 for US Open rant Ireland want to be 'team No 33' at World Cup finals Aisam to team with Bopanna next season too PHF ditches 4-nation tournament for security reasons Spotted: Baichung Bhutia Bopanna-Qureshi win Helsinki event Women's challenge ends in chess World Cup FIFA to hold meeting on notorious Robben Island Tiger Woods accepts full blame for car crash Davydenko hoping for a glimpse of the limelight Ibrahimovic gives 10-man Barca 1-0 win over Real Late penalty gives Inter victory, Juve lose Pantelic hat-trick sees Ajax speed past Vitesse Massa, Schumacher take honours in Brazil kart event November 29, 2009 Chelsea take charge after trouncing Arsenal Bryan brothers seal No 1 ranking with doubles win Davydenko beats Del Potro to win ATP Tour Finals Messi, Ronaldo in race for Ballon d'Or award Champions Trophy: Australia rout Dutch 7-2 Gawli, Naik suspended for skipping national camp Auxerre's dream run ends after Paris defeat Bremen draw with Wolfsburg, lead table Fabiano brace helps Sevilla to face-saving draw Genoa crush Sampdoria in high intensity derby clash Woods 'unavailable' for questioning on car crash Van Persie to undergo ankle surgery, out for four months Bolt to participate in 2010 CWG: Kalmadi Bhupathi-Knowles partnership ends in defeat World Tour Finals: Bhupathi-Knowles lose to Bryans Del Potro sets up final with Davydenko November 28, 2009 Rooney hat-trick seals United win Davydenko stuns Federer at World Tour Finals Khade, Sejwal share seven medals in Asian Swimming World Cup: Jeev, Randhawa set for strong finish Tour Finals: Davydenko books semis spot We will return stronger next year: Paes Tiger Woods hurt in late-night crash November 27, 2009 Ronaldo's return boosts Real for Barca trip Sutil and Liuzzi race on with Force India Paes-Dlouhy suffer third defeat in a row Roma's Totti has fresh chance to woo Lippi France files legal complaint against racist Juve fans French team lacks style: Jacquet Age fraud is as big as doping: Sports Ministry The 'incredible sulk' Anelka finds joy at Chelsea Grant gets charge of struggling Portsmouth Banned Maradona picks squad for friendly Murray demands action against players for slow play Confusion reigns as Del Potro joins Federer in semis November 26, 2009 Robin Soderling top seed at Chennai open Churchill Brothers to play in AFC Champions League play-off World Cup: Jeev, Randhawa open strongly Slow-burner Soderling proves he is no imposter Tour Finals: Paes-Dlouhy out of semis contention Seven games under match-fixing microscope: UEFA Two Indian umpires for Hockey World Cup Besiktas end United's long unbeaten home record World Cup draw to map out familiar path Nadal's season ends with a whimper Indian challenge ends in World Cup Chess Bayern revive hopes as Juventus lose Nadal crashes out of ATP World Tour Finals November 25, 2009 Soderling dumps Djokovic at World Tour Finals India should not bid for Olympics, says Sports Minister Liverpool assure Benitez his job is secure Arsenal can beat Chelsea, says Fabregas Worn-out Beckham shifts focus to Milan spell Schumacher will not partner Rosberg at Mercedes Murray admits serve cost him the match 'Calm' Briatore requests court to reverse life ban Defending champs Nestor-Zimonjic ousted, Bhupathi-Knowles march on Images: Liverpool out; Fiorentina, Arsenal advance Under-fire Domenech says he will never resign Federer crushes Murray to end year on top Champions League: Liverpool out; Fiorentina, Arsenal advance November 24, 2009 Del Potro gets off the mark at World Tour Finals Bhupathi-Knowles sniff semis spot in World Tour finals Force India to test Di Resta, Hildebrand 'Embarrassed' Wigan players to refund fans Paes-Dlouhy stunned by debutants in first group tie FIFA to meet over Henry handball, fixing controversies It's do or die for Bayern Munich Milan bank on in-form Ronaldinho against Marseille Beckham suffers from asthma Soderling tames Nadal yet again Desperate times for injury-ridden Barca as Eto'o returns to Nou Camp November 23, 2009 Asian Archery: Indians win six medals Bhupathi-Knowles off to winning start Rosberg to race for Mercedes F1 team Argentina claim last hockey World Cup berth Indian challenge ends in World Snooker C'ships Debrecen can deal Liverpool a knockout blow Henry considered quitting over handball - report Sporting signs Japanese defender Weightlifting federation lenient to drug cheats: Malleswari Beckham's LA title dream dashed by Salt Lake Bolt and Richards named IAAF world athletes of year Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1 Inspired Westwood lands spectacular double Lin's win a boost for retiring Xie's spending plans Federer, Murray win Tour Finals openers Serie A: Milan beat Cagliari 4-3, laboured win for Juve Dutch Eredivisie: PSV, Ajax enjoy goal sprees German Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen a point clear after draw with Bayern Munich Valencia win to keep pace with La Liga leaders Brasa optimistic of good show in Champions Challenge November 22, 2009 Irish fans protest at French embassy, demand replay Under-fire Balotelli helps Inter win China complete clean sweep in Asian TT Advani crashes out of World Snooker C'ship Bolt leads line-up for new Diamond League Schumacher not driving for us: Mercedes Rubin Kazan win consecutive Russian League title Cambodian Open: Kapur retains Asian Tour card, ends tied 3rd Auxerre win, Bordeaux suffer shock defeat Real down Santander to top La Liga, Barca held Dutch League: Twente stay top after ninth straight win Henry made a mistake and is no cheat: Zidane German police nab match-fixing suspects November 21, 2009 Chelsea thrash Wolves, Arsenal lose Sethi in World Snooker quarters Sandeep ruled out of Champions Challenge I Indian challenge ends in Asian TT Murray optimistic of winning grand slam soon Beckham wants to play for England even after World Cup Sanam bags maiden gold in Asian archery Pallikal nominated in World Squash Awards Iraq appeals FIFA ban World weightlifting body to take strong action against India Cambodian Open: Kapur slips to tied 6th Squash: Suchude advances to Rhode Island Open quarters, Ghosal loses FIFA bans Iraq after government interference Europe's biggest match-fixing ring exposed November 20, 2009 A replay would be fairest solution: Henry Asian TT: Sharath crashes out, Indian women disappoint India 135 in FIFA rankings Smooth sailing for Advani, Sethi, Merchant Upcoming English Premier League matches Cambodia Open: Shiv Kapur in title contention Indian men's compound team wins gold FIH defends its decision to postpone HI polls FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay Ecclestone sets Silverstone a December deadline China reaffirm Asian supremacy in TT Multi-stage CWG preparation plan to help paddlers: coach Sandeep fit to play in Champions Challenge and WC: Mattoo Harsh-Huey move to semis of ATP Challenger Bayern Munich bosses lash out at coach van Gaal Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay I am outside of my comfort zone now: Button Beckham says he never considered quitting MLS November 19, 2009 Irish FA calls on FIFA to replay France play-off IAAF agrees to Semenya keeping World title World snooker: Sethi, Advani score Anand finishes second in World Blitz Hockey coach Brasa dismisses revolt reports Henry admits handball in build-up to controversial goal India men 2nd, Banerjee shines in Asian archery Failed Barry bid haunts Benitez as Man City loom Wenger reveals Arsenal's secret to beautiful football Asian TT body to review new team format Padolski late goal rescues Germany Eduardo seals new long-term deal with Arsenal Gerrard fit and ready for Man City face-off IAAF puts debate on Semenya case on hold Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up Controversial Gallas goal sees France through November 18, 2009 Button teams up with Hamilton at McLaren Mixed day Indians in China Open Indian men crash out of team event in Asian TT World Snooker: Alok Kumar in knock-out stage Senior hockey players unhappy with Brasa? Federer to face Del Potro, Murray at Tour finals Olympic champion Ramzi stripped of gold medal Raikkonen to take year out of Formula One Shiv Kapur's Asian Tour card hangs by a thread Van Persie's special crackpot treatment Brazil fail to shine in 2-0 win over Oman Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals Your future is with us, Brawn tells Button Beckham has silenced critics: Arena November 17, 2009 Sethi beaten, easy for Advani Glock signs for new Manor F1 team Iraq threatened with expulsion by FIFA If Torres goes then I go: Benitez Button to sign three-year deal with McLaren, says report Senna ready to carve a niche for himself in F1 No dividends for Button after Mercedes deal France, Portugal face final battle for WC spot November 16, 2009 Sethi survives a scare in World Snooker C'ship Davis Cup final: Nadal, Verdasco back for Spain Berbatov eyes goal-scoring record Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn Sharath Kamal eyeing top-50 ranking New Zealand rally to qualify for 2010 Hockey WC India drub Kuwait 3-0 to salvage pride 'IWF should apologise to the nation for dope shame' Thousands honour Germany's Enke Dunga mocks England after Brazil win friendly Injured Van Persie sidelined for up to six weeks Alonso's first public appearance for Ferrari Djokovic Masters Monfils to clich Paris title Maradona fined, gets two month ban over outburst November 15, 2009 Sandeep will miss 2010 World Cup due to injury, says Brasa Indian F1 GP back on track Liverpool ready to buy Eduardo from Arsenal Bilyaletdinov gives Russia 2-1 win over Slovenia Italy and Netherlands in drab friendly draw, Buffon picks 100th cap France, Portugal, Uruguay eye World Cup spots Cameroon, Nigeria qualify, Egypt to play again Brazil cruise past England, Argentina beaten November 14, 2009 Djokovic cruises past Nadal in Paris semis Anticipating ban, India to not field lifting team at World C'ships Anand draws with Gelfand, stays joint 2nd in Tal Memorial Salgaocar, JCT play lacklustre draw Bopanna-Aisam advance to Germany Challenger final IOA seeks Govt help for popularising golf Maradona feels mistreated by the media Ghosal crashes out of Santiago Open Nadal sets up semi-final against Djokovic I am happy at Manchester City: Robinho Rajpal eyeing winning start to his captaincy stint November 13, 2009 Churchill Bros beat Chirag United Hockey India polls scheduled for early Feb Anand held by Morozevich in Tal Memorial chess Chowrasia slips to tied 12th in Hong Kong Open France face Irish test, Portugal without Ronaldo Fed Cup win puts Italians in spotlight India register consolation win, beat Afghanistan 4-1 Rajpal replaces Sandeep as India hockey captain No regrets, Agassi wrote tell-all for his kids Nigerian football star sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan Premier League says no to Celtic and Rangers Nadal does it the hard way again in Paris November 12, 2009 FA punish United boss Ferguson with ban and fine Muritala's hat-trick sinks Air India Hammond shines in East Bengal's win over Lajong FC India gets two more medals, 4th in medal tally Dempo rally to beat Viva Kerala Newcombe shows Agassi 'much-needed' support Chowrasia regains touch, tied 7th in Hong Kong Open Shuttlers bow out of HK Super Series Ferguson is a complicated man: Nani Spotted: Saina Nehwal at Copenhagen Curtains down on 'bad boy' Safin's career Bhupathi, Paes crash out of Paris Masters Unhappy Pavlyuchenko wants to leave Spurs Chelsea's Bosingwa out for three months Chandhok sees three chances of F1 drive next year 'Depression led to keeper Enke's suicide' Mike Tyson arrested after LA airport scuffle Error-prone Federer makes early Paris exit November 11, 2009 Safin ends career with Paris Masters defeat Om Prakash wins gold in shot put in Asian Athletics Ronaldo ruled out of Bosnia World Cup playoff Germany stunned by goalkeeper Enke's death Out of shape Phelps hits the wall in Stockholm Maradona faces FIFA's disciplinary hearing on Sunday Faldo receives knighthood from Queen Nadal slams WADA's tough testing rules Alcorcon complete Real Madrid's humiliation in Cup Germany goalkeeper Enke dies in apparent suicide November 10, 2009 AFC U-19: India squander 3-1 lead, lose to Oman Safin to Agassi: Give back titles and prize money Arsenal are definite Premiership contenders this season: Terry Controversy, more injuries add to Benitez's cup of woes Safin delays farewell with nail-biting win Gerrard penalty spares Liverpool's blushes WADA's decade of hope against dope November 09, 2009 We need a full-time psychologist: Kaushik Pakistan qualify for 2010 hockey WC in India Bayern fine Lahm, Toni on disciplinary grounds Somdev drops to 124, Amritraj gains 19 places Agassi reveals his deep hatred for tennis 60-member Indian squad to take part in Asian Athletics Join the party in Rio! Magician Santoro produces final disappearing act Chelsea open gap at the top but long road ahead European roundup - Chelsea, Barcelona maintain lead November 08, 2009 Chelsea beat Man Utd to go five points clear Federer loses to Djokovic in home final Real, Portugal clash over injured Ronaldo Hull rally to 2-1 win over Stoke Yadav stars as Mumbai FC crush JCT 'Liverpool will not sell key players regardless of results' Indian eves lose to China in Asia Cup final Italy 'rewrite' Fed Cup history by crushing US 3-2 Randhawa misses top-5 finish, ends tied 19th at WGC Bartoli retires against Rezai in Bali final Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final Haye shocks Valuev in WBA heavyweight title bout Djokovic to face Federer in Basel final Arsenal go second, Man City draw again November 07, 2009 Time for final tricks from 'magician' Santoro Teen sensation Matip helps Schalke hold Bayern Injury-hit East Bengal squeeze past Air India Hockey fraternity showers praises on Indian women's team India end up with 40 medals, finish 7th at Asian Indoor Games Somdev in semis, Sanam goes down fighting at ATP event Bartoli to face Rezai in Bali final Pennetta hammers Glatch, Italy go 1-0 up in Fed final Beckham beats Messi to become world's richest footballer Advani clinches bronze at Asian Indoor Games WGC: Randhawa tied sixth after Rd 3 Murray mauls Montanes to reach Valencia semis Federer breezes into semis, Djokovic rallies November 06, 2009 Viva Kerala take a point off Mahindra United Chirag beat Salgaocar to take top position Hockey India lauds eves' good show in Asia Cup India in women's Asia Cup hockey final, book 2010 World Cup berth CAS suspend Chelsea's ban on signing players Ritwik to lead Indian challenge in PSA Masters Randhawa keeps Asian hopes alive in Shanghai Prakash, Purav bow out of Korea Challenger EPL weekend fixtures 'Real United will show up at Chelsea' Renault to decide Formula 1 future by end of year Chelsea consider selling stadium naming rights Europa delight for Shakhtar, Werder Disney to rebrand sports complex as ESPN in Feb WADA looks to governments to help fight drugs Agassi asks for compassion for drug use Djokovic whitewashes Hernych to reach quarters November 05, 2009 ASA apologises to Semenya over gender tests issue Bagan takes Bhutia issue to FIFA Ferrari blame Mosley for F1 exodus I hope Ronaldo recovers after Madrid derby: Simao It is difficult but not impossible for us to qualify: Benitez Gerrard still hurt by Alonso departure Delhi CWG gets 1620 crore boost Mike Tyson rules out return to boxing ring Renault board meets to discuss F1 future - report Images: Arsenal sizzle, Liverpool disappoint Federer eases into home-town quarter-finals Late goals foil Liverpool, revive Inter Milan November 04, 2009 India in Asia Cup hockey semis after draw with Malaysia Mary Kom, Kavita win gold at Asian Indoors Qureshi beats Federer in Basel doubles Mammootty, Mohanlal to don sports cap for Kerala How to make the Commonwealth Games terror free Hamilton determined to get back on top Queen plants first tree at 2012 Olympics site Images: Drogba lifts Chelsea, Man Utd survive Toyota pulls out of Formula One Champions League: Chelsea, Man Utd advance November 03, 2009 Prakash stuns Kyu Tae in Korea Challenger Mumbai lass Swapnali Yadav makes swimming history French Open could leave Roland Garros India hold China in women's Asia Cup hockey Advani keeps medal hope alive in Indoor Asian Games Anand beats Karpov in four-game series Doug Barron banned for doping by PGA Tour My dream has always been to play with Tiger Woods: Muniyappa Surgery could keep Torres out of action for two months Kaka expects friendly welcome at San Siro Serena earns record prize money in single season Champions League outing can help me regain England spot: Owen Federer downs Rochus to successfully start Swiss title defence Fit Ashley Cole ready for Champions League action Injury-hit Liverpool's hopes hang by a thread Beckham's World Cup chances brighten with Milan loan deal November 02, 2009 Indian athletes end disappointing show with two medals Mary Kom, three others in Asian Indoor Games finals Goalkeeper Nithinalal shines as Mumbai FC beat Bagan Sporting and Chirag United split points Williams sign Barrichello and Hulkenberg for 2010 season Advani crashes out of Asian Indoor Games Somdev gains five places to rank 116 in ATP list India eyeing at least one point against China Bridgestone to quit F1 in late 2010 Armaan ends F2 season with a top 10 finish Formula 1 comes to the desert I don't have to win a trophy: Benitez Serena beats Venus to win WTA Championships Melzer upsets Cilic to win Vienna Open Ljubicic wins first title in two years in Lyon Inter go seven clear as Sampdoria draw Ajax hit five against nine-man Feyenoord Villarreal fire five past Tenerife Man City held to fourth successive draw November 01, 2009 Japan, South Korea in Asia Cup semis Churchill squeeze past Air India Images from the Abu Dhabi GP Vettel wins first Abu Dhabi GP Anand takes early lead against Karpov Chirag seek to maintain momentum against Sporting Film on Tevez's journey from poverty to stardom Mary Kom survives two warnings to win her bout in Asian Indoor Merga retains Delhi Half Marathon title Leverkusen go top despite draw at Schalke Milan set to seal Adiyiah, Beckham deal Venus sets up final showdown with Serena Higuain leads Real to victory as Barca are held Liverpool suffer sixth defeat in seven games October 31, 2009 Liverpool see red in rout by Fulham Safin knocked out of St Petersburg Open Hamilton secures front row in Abu Dhabi India whip Thailand in women's Asia Cup hockey Great start for women boxers at Indoor Asian Games UEFA won't postpone Champions League tie over H1N1 scare Sahaj Grover becomes International Master Saina, Jwala-Diju lose in French Super Series Jeev bows out of World matchplay after successive defeats Cilic stays on course for Vienna title Jankovic through to Doha semis October 30, 2009 Hamilton says he would be happy to partner Button Somdev bows out of Seoul Challenger Thierry Henry tops Castrol football rankings Mary Kom to lead Indian charge in Indoor Asiad I'm not Real Madrid's saviour, says Ronaldo Ronaldo, Kaka on FIFA's world player shortlist Don't focus on individuals, focus on issues: Hooper Hooper stays in Delhi, monitoring panel put on hold Button hints at sensational switch to McLaren Raikkonen determined to keep on rallying Jeev stuns world no 5 Westwood Inter beat Palermo 5-3 in game of two halves 'If Agassi cheated he should've been punished' Button looks forward to stress-free race in Abu Dhabi Drugs tainted image is not here to stay: Bolt Wozniacki fights pain barrier, Serena into semis Simon still on course for Finals with Lyon win Maradona's insults made 'in state of violent emotion' Ajax secure extra-time Cup win Wigan Athletic's King jailed for punching woman October 29, 2009 Bagan come from behind to beat Lajong Eneke's late strike holds East Bengal India handed 2010 Commonwealth Games baton India whip Singapore in women's Asia Cup hockey Rosberg to leave Williams after Abu Dhabi GP Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock CWG 2010 to be covered in HDTV Saina advances in French Super Series League Cup: Young Arsenal side see off Liverpool Juventus crush Sampadoria, Milan revival stalls Bayern move into German Cup quarters Serena crowned No.1 as desert duel goes flat All eyes on Pellegrini's future at Real Madrid October 28, 2009 Indian women face Singapore in Asia Cup opener Pune FC rally to hold Churchill 1-1 Injury-hit Bagan face upbeat Lajong Heidfeld expects special race as Abu Dhabi makes F1 debut EB eye first win against Salgaocar Somdev advances to quarter-finals in Seoul Real suffer Cup humbling at third-tier Alcorcon Dementieva stuns Venus in Doha Owen helps Man United into League Cup quarters Agassi admits having used crystal meth drug October 27, 2009 Drogba has Tambling's record in sights Chirag hold Mahindra, lead I-League table Somdev, Prakash advance in Seoul ATP Challenger Pune FC look for elusive win against Churchill Jeev becomes first Indian to play in Volvo World Matchplay Serena reveals another aspect of her persona Force India hope to sign off with points Abu Dhabi track will demand respect, says Coulthard IWF to move Asian junior meet out of India Spotted: Saina Nehwal Obviously I miss playing tennis: Kournikova Spaniard Ramos sacked as CSKA Moscow coach Strachan takes 'special job' at Middlesbrough Safina reclaims world number one spot Beckham's return to Milan 100 per cent certain October 26, 2009 Subhash Bhowmick resigns as East Bengal coach OC asks Federations to renew contracts with foreign coaches Delhi seeks Rs 1,000 crore more for CWG Brawn confident of keeping Button I should quit, says Bhowmick after loss to Bagan Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations Soderling confirms participation at Chennai Open India to kick-off SAFF Cup campaign against Afghanistan Weekend round-up of Leagues around Europe Liverpool's gamble on Torres pays off Baghdatis wins Stockholm Open Youzhny and Schiavone triumph in Moscow Juventus beat Siena, Milan win with Nesta double HINI flu forces postponement of key match Twente hammer Groningen to stay top Barca thrash Zaragoza to go three points clear Late Kuranyi strike earns Schalke 3-3 draw October 25, 2009 Torres inspires Liverpool victory over Manchester United Chidi shines in Mohun Bagan's historic triumph Brazilian Parreira named South Africa coach Title eludes Himmat Rai, finishes tied 3rd Italy's Rossi crowned world champion Valentino Rossi factfile India win Canada hockey series 6-0 Constantini hoping for good performance in Asian TT Depleted Real Madrid held by Sporting Gijon EPL: Chelsea crush Blackburn Late Van Buyten goal gives Bayern victory October 24, 2009 Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held Baghdatis through to final as Soderling retires India bag six gold in Asian Archery GP Rossi breaks own pole record in KL Leverkusen, Dortmund split points Indian lifters sweep team trophies Kalmadi blames Mani Shankar Aiyar for tardy Games preparations Honour to be part of India's QBR contingent: Kapil We will provide fool-proof security for Games: Chidambaram Prakash out, Harsh in line for title at US ATP Challenger A win on Sunday will put us back on track: Benitez Soderling survives Lopez scare to enter Stockholm semis October 23, 2009 Climax scores in injury time to help Dempo hold ten-man Mahindra I-League: Churchill hold JCT after late surge Todt replaces Mosley as FIA president Prakash Amritraj advances to quarters of challenger event It's anyone's game on Sunday: Ferguson AIFF mulls cap on foreign players quota Atletico coach Resino gets the boot Training in China will improve India's medal-winning chances at CWG: TT coach Shivendra's twin strike helps India maul Canada, take 5-0 series lead Benfica thump Everton in Europa League Enqvist replaces Wilander as Sweden Davis Cup coach Rafa Benitez fears he may lose his Liverpool job Soderling cruises into last eight in Stockholm I want to be in top-50 in next three years: Devvarman October 22, 2009 Tintu Luka wins gold in 800m Top seed Zvonareva crushed in Moscow Controversial Mosley era to end with Paris vote Chelsea appeal to CAS over FIFA punishment Rogge says he trusts Brazil on Games security Indian lifters' medal haul continues in C'wealth C'ships Monaco F1 date change approved, Canada uncertain Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia Dempo bank on home advantage against Mahindra Saina is PSPB Sports Person of the Year Motherhood keeps Sorenstam happy Baljit eyeing Commonwealth Games return Raul equals Mueller's record Champions League Images: Real'ity' bites Davydenko knocked out by Safin in Moscow Loeb will not compete in Formula One finale Messi set to sweep player awards, predicts Platini Top seed Soderling cruises in Stockholm Champions League: AC Milan surprise Real Madrid Late Valencia strike gives Man United 1-0 win in Moscow October 21, 2009 India take day one honours Sahara takes 15 shooters under wings 6 gold for Indian lifters at C'Weath championships I-League clubs have one foreigner too many: Bhutia Jeev skips Frys.com Open due to ankle injury Gerrard, Torres absence exposes Liverpool's lack of depth Prakash advances into pre-quarters of ATP Challenger Henin set for Brisbane comeback We need to push ourselves and keep going: Benitez I didn't feel like we played bad: Guardiola Brawn is a Formula One phenomenon Wilander quits as Sweden Davis Cup coach Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup Barcelona stunned by Rubin, Lyon beat Liverpool October 20, 2009 Praful Patel elected AIFF president Barca have the edge over Real, says Ronaldo Roddick secures World Tour Finals place EPL weekend fixtures Amritraj-Kuznetsov in last 8 of Calabasas Challenger France draw Ireland in World Cup playoffs Button spends sleepless night as F1 champion Toyota make Raikkonen an offer he can refuse Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks Usain Bolt just craves a little peace and quiet October 19, 2009 Button wants to cut new deal with Brawn Torres ruled out of Lyon clash Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah Border Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash Indian lifters leave for C'wealth C'ships in doping backdrop Images from the 2009 Brazilian GP in Sao Paulo Trulli fined for showdown with Sutil Wenger slams 'stupid' Birmingham fans Milan have work cut out against Real, Liverpool search for form McLaren fined $50,000 for pitlane flash fire Champions League: Injury issues for Barca ahead of Rubin visit Bolt blasts and bowls Gayle in return to his roots Xerez stun Villarreal, Atletico slide down the heap 'Kalmadi-Hooper public spat shouldn't have happened' I am the champion: Button Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada Button and Brawn celebrate F1 title double October 18, 2009 Button finishes fifth in Brazil, claims 2009 F1 world championship Wigan hold ten-man Man City, Blackburn down Burnley Bundesliga: Wolfsburg edge past Gladbach Sampdoria draw at Lazio, miss top spot Muritala Ali trick helps Mahindra hammer Salgaocar Briatore drags FIA to court Work machine Davydenko gets his reward Force India's Liuzzi penalised Ronaldo, Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or Master stroke: Davydenko stuns Nadal to win Shanghai title Five-star Inter crush Genoa Nervy Real ride on Raul brace, Sevilla lose Leverkusen draws with Hamburg, Bayern win Beckham detained at LA airport Barrichello's pole is Button's nightmare October 17, 2009 Arsenal, Man United win, Liverpool beaten Dragulescu tumbles to glory on floor exercise Bayern Munich win at Freiburg Villa punish poor Chelsea defending with 2-1 win Davydenko downs Djokovic, sets up Nadal meeting India down Canada to seal series Hamilton pays respects at Senna's grave Maradona could face ban and fine for outburst Alonso fastest in Brazilian GP practice Sania sent packing by Schiavone at Japan Open Liverpool title hopes hanging by thread October 16, 2009 Nadal through to semis after Ljubicic retires Plucky Mumbai FC hold Churchill Unseeded Lacko stuns Rochus in Tashkent Challenger Sporting brace for tough fight against Pune FC CWG OC renew demand for ouster of Games CEO English Premier League fixtures Hargreaves likely to return in three weeks CWG CEO banned from talking to media India rise 11 places in FIFA rankings; Brazil No 1 Age no obstacle at World Masters Games Sania makes it to Japan Open semis Sweet dreams for Button as F1 title beckons Alonso says Massa comments will not hurt relations CGF president rejects Kalmadi's demands Messi admits he wasn't at his best for Argentina October 15, 2009 Indian challenge at Tashkent Challenger ends 'Hooper misbehaved with staff' Kalmadi outburst unfortunate:Hooper Nadal, Djokovic power on in Shanghai National Games postponed due to elections Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup Three more Indian weightlifters test positive IOA forms four-member committee on lifters' dope flunk MFC vows to collect points against Churchill Sandeep scores four but Canada force draw Sania-Vania out of doubles event of Japan Open Negredo completes perfect 10 for Spain Government sanctions 828 cr for Commonwealth Games Weightlifter Shailaja pleads innocence Maradona turns on critics after Argentina qualify Images from the 2010 World Cup qualifiers Force India ring changes at the top Beckham cameo draws comparisons with Obama Lotus ready to test new F1 car in wind tunnel Late goal puts Maradona's Argentina in World Cup October 14, 2009 Nadal through in Shanghai, Del Potro retires Somdev bows out of Tashkent Challenger Safin leaves China with swipes at Berdych and Roddick Hewitt slams Australian tennis Manavjit eyes Commonwealth gold Australia concerned over Commonwealth Games security Sania storms into Japan Open quarters Australian aboriginals could have outrun Bolt We have to make a compromise: Djokovic Barrichello confirms Williams talks, denies signing Quality forwards make Maradona's Argentina dangerous Dutch coaches make a mark around the world October 13, 2009 Chirag fightback to hold Air India to 3-3 draw Totti tipped to make World Cup return Roddick's Shanghai campaign cut-short by injury Cilic to defend Chennai Open title Del Potro to replace doubtful Federer at Kooyong Hewitt humbles Isner in Shanghai Resurgent Portugal have World Cup spot in sight FIA boss Max Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi Being booed is no problem for Drogba IWF faces ban after third lifter tests positive October 12, 2009 India go 2-0 up in Canada hockey Tests CGF suspends Fiji's membership CGF chief tells India 'time is your enemy' Gonzalez goes through after Zverev retires Mohun Bagan post first win in I-League Italy captain Cannavaro cleared of doping Massa feels like his old self behind wheel Delhi govt seeks more central funds for C'Wealth Games Coulthard faces 14 lakh fine for speeding on Bandra Worli Sea Link Roddick blasts tour calendar Weightlifters Shailaja, Vicky shame India again Somdev advances, Bopanna exits Tashkent Challenger Massa back on track in F1 car Sania rallies to down Peer Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers There are challenges but India will deliver: Kalmadi Bielsa marks Chile's team, business and political leaders Argentina no certainties for direct WC qualification Henin given wildcard for Australian Open 'Delhi's CWG preparations aren't accurate but the government has assured us' Ferrari opt to delay Massa's return Ronaldo sidelined for up to four weeks Rooney out of England's final qualifier Tsonga tramples Youzhny to win Japan Open October 11, 2009 Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals East Bengal, JCT dish out tame draw Argentina survive to set up last-day decider Coulthard enthralls Mumbai F1 fans Rookie Muniyappa wins Indian Open Djokovic overpowers erroneous Cilic to clinch China Open Prince Edward happy with Commonwealth Games infrastructure Images: World Cup 2010 qualifiers Neurological tests show Massa fit to race IAF commandos may guard Commonwealth Games Kobayashi replaces injured Glock in Brazil October 10, 2009 Karnataka triumph at National Aquatic C'ships Noom beats Joshna for squash title CWG chief happy with preparation: Committee Sukhwinder Singh expects tough battle against East Bengal in I-League clash Bagan, EB are failing to produce new talent: Bhattacharya Coulthard wants to go flat out on sea link Ferguson apologises for taking gibe at ref Cilic stuns Nadal at China Open October 09, 2009 We'll go for a win: Capello Nadal stops Safin to reach China semis Surender claims second gold medal Joshna enters final of WISPA event Mahesh Bhupathi's marriage breaks up Muniyappa makes a mark at Hero Honda Open Edmilson stars in Chirag United's win over Mumbai FC Force India is doing a good job: Coulthard Golf, rugby get Olympics nod Fabio meets doping officials Massa to return for test drive Rooney hopes Portugal fail in World Cup qualifiers FIA should have punished Piquet too: Coulthard IOC chief Rogge re-elected for second term until 2013 'Commonwealth Games delegation has gone back happy' Maradona faces toughest test as Argentina coach Cannavaro fails doping test after treatment Mauresmo considering end of career Massa says dream Abu Dhabi return unlikely October 08, 2009 Lajong shock Sporting clube de Goa in I-League I-League: JCT stun Mohun Bagan Joshna, Dipika in WISPA Challenger-2 semis Joseph wins National 400m hurdles with record time Lakshmi Mittal tops 2009 UK football rich list Serena goes out, Nadal progresses in China Massa to wave chequered flag in Brazil 'CGF delegation impressed with Games Village' Ivanovic to join Clijsters at Brisbane International Nadal battles past Blake to enter China Open QF Murray pulls out of Shanghai Masters England need Beckham to boost 2018 World Cup bid 'The president knows very little about football' Maradona to review Argentina role Avram Grant returns to Portsmouth October 07, 2009 Dempo hold Salgaocar I-League images: Mahindra United vs East Bengal Muritala Ali scores twice in Mahindra win Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault Sharapova beaten by China shock specialist Peng 2010-2012 Games TV deals at record $3.8 billion Mary Kom's suspension revoked Safina no imposter but Serena the real No.1 October 06, 2009 Massa expected to return next week Churchill Brothers beat Viva Kerala 'Mary Kom suspension can be revoked' Bhowmick unhappy over lack of practice Serena back at number one Sports fraternity demand inquiry into Usha's ill-treatment Marriage is no stumbling block: Mary Kom Bulgaria match scrapped after team left with 6 men Usha accomodation row just a case of communication gap: AFI Del Potro stunned by French qualifier in Tokyo Villa ruled out for three weeks I feel insulted: PT Usha Man City draw at Villa to climb to fourth 'I am not disappointed with the whole season so far but...' Robert Kubica to join Renault Spotted: Sir Alex Ferguson October 05, 2009 Chirag United upset Mohun Bagan in I-League Mary Kom suspended for 'unsporting behaviour' F1 ace Coulthard to drive on Bandra-Worli Sea Link Safina, Venus crash out of China Open Armaan hoping to finish season on a high Premier League title is Chelsea's to lose, says Ancelotti Real Madrid suffer shock defeat at Sevilla Rangers edge past rivals Celtic Juve suffer first defeat, Ronaldinho saves Milan Nadal 'a little bit scared' after 'a difficult year' 'We can score goals and Fabregas is always in the middle of it' Twente go top as PSV drop points October 04, 2009 Chelsea return to top, Arsenal thrash Blackburn JCT drub Shilliong-Lajong Serena stutters as number one duel begins Colaco elected SAFF gen secy Mohun Bagan begin their I-league campaign against Chirag United Rusty Safina eases past Roberta Vinci Vettel roars back with Japanese GP win Force India return empty-handed from Japanese GP Leaders Man Utd saved by late own goal October 03, 2009 Joan Laporta receives death threats Dempo thrash Mumbai FC 3-1 in I-League tie Button, Barichello hit with grid penalties Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals India finish 18th at Squash Worlds Vettel on pole after crash-hit qualifying Sharapova wins comeback title in Tokyo Tsonga recovers to reach Thai Open semis Norman and Evert go separate ways October 02, 2009 Rio de Janeiro wins race to host 2016 Games Keegan wins claim against Newcastle Utd Anand Pawar stuns Chetan Anand in Bitburger Open English Premier League fixtures Australia to send largest contingent for Delhi CWG Sutil shines on wet Suzuka track Dempo pack too many guns against Mumbai FC Sharapova, Jankovic in Tokyo final October 01, 2009 Adebayor escapes ban for goal celebration Ten-man Churchill hold Mahindra United Owen ruled out for up to three weeks Security for 2010 CWG adequate: Chidambaram Sharapova sweeps into Tokyo semis Raikkonen could walk away from Formula One Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso 'No security guarantee for CWG athletes' 'Now every foreign manager arrives on a red carpet' Nadal returns to action at China Open 'Expectations are high, and so is the confidence' 'We're clearly superior for the second 45 minutes' Ferrari deal agreed months ago, says Alonso Sharapova gives Pan Pacific Open a facelift To create chances is important: Van Gaal September 30, 2009 Alonso to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari I will take time to settle down: Bhutia AIFF's 'lackadaisical' attitude on Bhutia issue flayed 22-man hockey squad for Canada tour Chetan, Arvind, Pawar in second round of Bitburger Open Bopanna-Qureshi crash out of Malaysian Open Alonso move jumpstarts F1 merry-go-round 'It's obviously like a second career when you're not feared anymore' Jovetic double helps Fiorentina stun Liverpool Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at Heathrow Fiorentina stun Liverpool; Arsenal cruise September 29, 2009 Massa takes wheel for first time since accident Race to host 2016 Games reaches climax Bopanna wins, Somdev loses 2010 clock starting to tick for Glock Baljit to have lens implanted into injured eye Wolfsburg look to upset Man United Wenger praises rookie Mannone's form Dementieva, Wozniacki join rush for Tokyo exit Heads of state muscle in on 2016 Games vote Vijender becomes world number one 'Fernando Torres is not for sale at any price' Arsene Wenger set to become longest serving Gunners boss Venus Williams targets 'world domination' in 2010 Tevez double lifts Man City to win over West Ham September 28, 2009 Hamilton tells Button to keep on pushing FA charge West Ham and Millwall Saudi firm in talks to buy Liverpool FC stake? Sania crashes out of Pan Pacific Open Henry doubtful as Barca face Kiev test Distraught Safina shocked by qualifier Chang September 27, 2009 Lahiri wins Haryana Open Hamilton storms to victory as Button extends lead Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix NADA to conduct doping tests for CWG Ivanovic's blues continue with Tokyo wipe-out Barca beat Malaga, Real see off Tenerife Safina plans 'choke-free' 2010 Hamburg down Bayern to stay top Sampdoria stun Inter to go top of Serie A Late Gomis winner sends Lyon top Hamilton storms to Singapore pole September 26, 2009 Chelsea's dream run halted, Man Utd top Bhutia gets interim relief, Bagan to file petition Ronaldo, Messi on fire for top clubs Hamilton lashes 'dangerous' Singapore circuit My next target 2010 CWG, London Olympics: Ramesh Kumar September 25, 2009 Good day for Indians in Czech International After ISSF World Cup, India loses out Walther Open 2009 Ghosal crashes out of Sky Open Cairo Championship Bhutia-Bagan row gets murkier "Betrayed" Briatore vows to fight back Grosjean repeats Piquet crash in Singapore practice Be part of the Commonwealth Games team Massa to race again in kart event in Brazil FIFA, police to clamp down on fake World Cup tickets Weary Federer withdraws from Japan, Shanghai events 'Ferguson gets benefit of time at Old Trafford' Wenger demands clearer explanation of stoppage time rules Clijsters opts for quality over quantity Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan September 24, 2009 Alonso defends his 2008 Singapore GP victory Drivers seek to draw line under Renault F1 scandal Clijsters to play all four Grand Slams in 2010 Why England football players miss penalties Ronaldo, Kaka give Real 2-0 win at Villarreal Uzbek team for South Asian rugby Inter down Napoli, Milan lose Ramesh Kumar creates history, bags bronze in World Wrestling 'I enjoy playing for my country but...' 'Being substituted makes me insecure' Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in Johannesburg Raikkonen future in doubt, say Ferrari September 23, 2009 Saina suffers first round exit at Japan Open Renault keen to stay in F1 No decision yet on Bhutia-Bagan row Bhutia dons East Bengal colours Davis Cup World Group draw India face Russia in Davis Cup World Group opener next year Bryan Robson set to coach Thailand 'Garish' colours of Games logo infuriates architect FA spares Bellamy, Neville Kasparov beats Karpov in first rematch Premier league is looking like a 'two-horse race' Messi and Ibrahimovic put Racing to the sword Spotted: Kim Clijsters in Cincinnati In van Buyten lies van Gaal's trust Liverpool beat old rivals Leeds in League Cup 'Witness X' sealed Briatore's F1 exit September 22, 2009 Odafe 'trick' gives Churchill Durand Cup Somdev climbs up to 131 in ATP singles ranking Kasparov and Karpov face off again English Premier League fixtures Sushil misses medal at world meet Saina set for a tough return Talukdar eyes World Cup gold 'Delhiites should change behaviour before Commonwealth Games' Henin poised to announce comeback World's footballing family bids farewell to Robson Hockey coach plays down India's World Cup chances How the Renault race-fixing scandal unfolded Injured Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open South Korea and Canada on 2010 F1 calendar Adidas and Puma bury hatchet after more than 60 years September 21, 2009 Renault given two-year suspended ban Santhi derives hope from Semenya case Ronaldo double leads Real to 5-0 rout of Xerez Bagan eyeing revenge, Churchill 2nd title of season Spain's rich talent pool a pleasant headache for Costa Alonso attends Renault race-fixing hearing Milito inspires Inter victory Hamburg draw with Frankfurt to stay top September 20, 2009 Owen settles epic derby, Chelsea see off Spurs I had full confidence in my abilities: Somdev Owen injury time goal gives Man United win Davis Cup: Super Somdev leads India to elite World Group South Africa's ruling ANC disgusted at IAAF over Semenya Federer triumphs to seal Swiss win over Italy Chidi's double guides Bagan into Durand final Bhullar pips Randhawa to win DLF Masters Gebrselassie maintains Berlin domination Factbox: Formula One's previous penalties Key issues in Renault race-fixing case Shamed Renault wait to hear fate Spain to face Czech Republic in Davis Cup final Liverpool battle to victory at West Ham Fully fit Saina ready to fire at Japan Open Messi double helps Barcelona rout Atletico September 19, 2009 Vermaelen double helps Arsenal thrash Wigan Bayern beat Nuremberg to move into third place Churchill squeeze past Dempo to enter Durand final Verdict on Bhutia-Bagan row next week Bhupathi's injury dents India's chances SA athletics chief lied about Semenya tests Messi to stay at Barca till 2016 Sculptor creates Formula One cars with meaning September 18, 2009 Spain, Switzerland secure easy wins Steady Bhullar leaps into lead Anju eyes comeback at Doha GP in May Bagan to lock horns with Mahindra in Durand semis Vijender to pack the punch in reality show Liverpool are our biggest rivals: Ferguson Chelsea deal helps Croatian club avoid bankruptcy Somdev, Bopanna win opening singles against SA EPL weekend action FIFA satisfied with Mumbai football ground Piquet Sr raised concerns last year: Report Foreign footballers under Customs scanner Bhupathi to give his best in Davis Cup tie 'ACL too competitive for Indian clubs' Ghoshal to lead India at World Team C'ship Moyes unhappy with additional officials Europa League: Shakhtar off to flier, Roma lose 2010 shooting World Cup in Delhi cancelled US Open champion Del Potro returns home in triumph Spotted: Leander Paes at the US Open 'Renault scandal will not impact Singapore GP' September 17, 2009 Churchill, Dempo in Durand Cup semis Adebayor gets three-match ban Images: Dirt bikers rev it up in Jaipur England job will be my last, says Capello Famous cases of cheating in sport Manchester City face United on level terms Somdev holds key against South Africa Some whistled, but it's normal: Ibrahimovic Del Potro targets Masters, No.1 ranking Spotted: Leander Paes at US Open Reprieved Eduardo seals superb Arsenal fightback September 16, 2009 First look: Del Potro atop Empire State Building East Bengal shocked by Lajong, out of Durand Cup Kalmadi seeks to dispel all doubts about Games Golf hopes to create buzz with Twenty20 format Renault admit race-fixing charge, team bosses leave Playing on indoor court affected my chances: Yuki I knew the goals would come: Ronaldo Jamaica honors Bolt with ambassadorship, highway BMW sell F1 team to Swiss-based Qadbak Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan Mothers of sporting comebacks Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at the US Open September 15, 2009 Churchill beat Sporting Clube-de-Goa in Durand Cup FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor Champions League football ready to kick-off Sports Minister MS Gill summons Kalmadi over Fennell letter Champions League football schedule Yuki to replace Paes for Davis Cup tie against SA Federer finds consolations in defeat Injury forces Paes out of Davis Cup Malaysian money brings Lotus back to F1 For Clijsters, family finds priority over rankings I want to groom next generation of players: Paes Lotus named 13th team for 2010 F1 c'ship 'Spain and England have a great chance' I had two dreams this week: Del Potro Arsenal's Eduardo wins appeal against diving ban Venus and Serena Williams win US doubles crown Bolt says long jump 'five years away' Del Potro stuns Federer to win US Open September 14, 2009 Delhi CM 'satisfied but nervous' over Commonwealth Games progress Durand Cup: Dempo rout Air India Engine rules killed title hopes: Red Bull Magical Federer conjures 'greatest shot' of career I wasn't sure if I would play the final: Paes Liverpool bank $130m StanChart shirt deal No Indian is good enough for F1: Mallya Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes Bolt ends stellar year on high at World Athletics Final A perfect comeback for Clijsters 'To come back and be ...this consistent feels pretty good' Villa ensures comprehensive win for Valencia FA to investigate Adebayor conduct Feyenoord beat Tilburg, Ajax thrash NAC Monaco hand PSG first defeat in Ligue 1 This is the best year I've ever had on tour: Paes Clijsters crowns comeback with US Open title Serena fined for semi-final outburst Federer beats Djokovic to set up Del Potro final Paes-Dlouhy win US Open men's doubles Del Potro knocks out Nadal to reach US Open final Del Potro knocks out Nadal to reach US Open final September 13, 2009 Eto'o, Milito ensure Inter win over Parma Barrichello cuts Button's lead to 14 points Ronaldo secures Real win, Ibra inspires Barca Barrichello wins Italian Grand Prix, Sutil finishes fourth Agbonlahor grabs late winner for Villa Chandhok 19th in GP2 first race Yuki's campaign comes to a halt at US Open Bayern Munich offer a thrilling taste of what they can do Serie A: Juve win, Milan held Van Persie accuses Adebayor of 'malicious' stamp PSV go top as Den Haag stun Alkmaar CSKA give new boss Juande Ramos winning start Gouffran keeps Bordeaux top Clijsters's win marred by controversial finish Man City beat Arsenal, Man Utd win at Spurs Clijsters, Wozniacki to clash in US Open final Nadal downs Gonzalez to reach US Open semis September 12, 2009 Force India back at the front again Man City sink Arsenal, late win for Chelsea Vijender Singh denies breach of contract Mallya looking to float Indian sports assets Odafa antics help Churchill clinch IFA Shield Hamilton pips Sutil for Italian GP pole Chandhok eyeing F1 debut in 2010 Jordan inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame Rain washes out play; US Open to end Monday Vijender loses in World Boxing Championships semis September 11, 2009 Piquet offered immunity if he tells truth South Africa threatens "third world war" over Semenya East Bengal player beats up team-mate Sutil puts Force India on top at Monza Fatigued Bolt cancels Asia trip Renault accuse Piquet of blackmail US Open Images: Day 11 World 800m champ Semenya is a hermaphrodite, says report Alonso surprised by race fixing allegations Images: Mixed fortunes for India at the US Open Something old, something new in women's semis Spotted: Leander Paes Yuki moves into quarter-finals Del Potro takes a bite out of the Big Apple Rain stops Nadal-Gonzalez quarter-final Paes-Black go down tamely in mixed doubles final September 10, 2009 Paes relishing Bhupathi showdown in final Bagan laughs-off Bhutia's defamation charge Images from the football World Cup qualifiers Joshna crashes out of British Open 'This entire Indian issue has got too dramatised' Mercedes to take 75 per cent stake in Brawn Italy turn on style to beat Bulgaria Argentina in danger of missing out on World Cup US Open Images (Day 10): Paes on target for double 'I have broken another jinx for India' Paes, Bhupathi showdown in US Open men's doubles final September 09, 2009 Bhutia makes defamation claim on Mohun Bagan Paes-Dlouhy stun Bryans to enter US Open final Williams and Force India rejoin teams association Ten-man Bagan beat United to enter IFA Shield final Fisichella adds to the pressure on Button Speedo extends sponsor deal with Michael Phelps World Women's Chess: Mary Ann stars in India's victory Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi and Sitaram Sudarwa Bolt undecided on Asia trip 'I'd have liked to see Karun in the Force India car' US Open Images (Day IX): Clijsters surprised Argentines struggle to keep faith in Maradona Paes survives tough test Vijender in World Championship quarterfinals 'I'm obviously very disappointed' Yuki Bhambri gets Davis Cup call Bhupathi-Knowles, Paes-Dlouhy in US Open semis September 08, 2009 Paes-Dlouhy in US Open men's doubles semis Capello thanks Bilic for motivating England Churchill Brothers in IFA Shield final Monza will be a challenge for drivers: Liuzzi Now, Man City face poaching charges English Premier League fixtures Yuki Bhambri gets Davis Cup call-up England, Serbia close in on World Cup berth Dinesh Kumar in World boxing quarter-finals Games for a rainy day I hope my title provides inspiration to other cueists: Advani Man Utd threaten to sue Le Havre over Pogba transfer row Massa undergoes successful surgery Celebs keep coming to the Flushing Meadows Paes stays on course for title 'Nothing happened on Friday' US Open: Images (Day VIII) Meet the Cinderella from Georgia Capello has restored belief in England team, says Beckham Paes, Bhupathi in US Open mixed doubles semis Teenager Oudin continues cull of Russian seeds Davydenko retirement hands Soderling last eight berth September 07, 2009 Mercedes tight-lipped on Brawn rumours Chess: Indian eves crush Vietnam Billiards fraternity salutes World champ Advani Massa said I was right choice: Fisichella Dinesh Kumar joins Vijender, Jai in last 16 of World boxing Ghana defy odds to qualify for WC finals The web's most dangerous Indian sports celebrities Air India hoping to upset depleted Churchill Spotted: Leander Paes at the US Open Liuzzi replaces Fisichella at Force India Sania's campaign in US Open ends Pennetta saves six match points to stop Zvonareva 'I am ready to sweat blood for Manchester United' Pankaj Advani wins World billiards title Maradona choice may come back to haunt Argentina Comeback mum Clijsters stuns Venus September 06, 2009 Mohun Bagan hold Mahindra, enter semis Spain, Italy move closer to qualifying for 2010 WC MotoGP: Rossi surges to victory at Misano Brazil seal WC berth, Argentina dice with death US Open: Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles Advani to clash with Russel in World Billiards final Force India closes the KERS option Diminutive Oudin stands tall at the US Open Images: Roddick slumps out, Oudin's dream alive Vijender starts off with a win at Worlds Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina Djokovic hoping bad match is out of the way Brazil beat Argentina, qualify for World Cup finals Oudin puts former champ Sharapova out Isner upsets Roddick in fifth-set tie-breaker Below par Federer stops Hewitt in four sets September 05, 2009 Two-time badminton world champion Xie to retire United SC, Air India in IFA Shield semis Netherlands rout Japan 3-0 in friendly Renault face Singapore race fixing charges Rossi says talked with Ferrari about Monza Tale of two draws - men's seeds sail, women fail Ferguson backs UEFA on Eduardo ban Sania out of doubles, Bhupathi advances Indian group keen to buy BMW Sauber F1 team Three Indians book semis berth at World Professional billiards Images from day five of the US Open Nadal enjoys Kiefer's late-night challenge Fiery Serena, stoic Murray advance at US Open Bolt coasts to victory, trio share $1 million Tired Bolt yearns for home, calmer 2010 September 04, 2009 Churchill book IFA shield semis berth, Bagan win Jai Bhagwan in World boxing pre-quarters Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash Indian eves go down to China in World chess c'ship Spurs sponsor Indian Slum Team for Homeless WC football Spotted: Fisichella and Sutil Man Utd in poaching row over French teen transfer Akhil laid low for six weeks with wrist injury Jeev, Shiv make strong start at Omega Masters No need to worry about 'next great' American talent: Roddick Sania-Nestor off to a flier Nanao punches his way into second round Fisi's exit won't affect team's prospects: Mallya Argentina expect Messi to deliver against Brazil US Open Images (Day IV): Safina survives Sania, Leander and Mahesh advance Cannavaro's career advice irks Inter boss Mourinho 'I still can't believe that the dream of my life has come true' Defeated Devvarman looks on bright side September 03, 2009 TFA knock out East Bengal from IFA Shield FIFA bans Chelsea from buying players until 2011 Force India's Fisichella gets dream drive with Ferrari Sania, Bhupathi will not team up at US Open Mixed fortunes for Sethi on opening day of Professional Billiards C'Ship Senior advocate made arbitrator to resolve Bhutia-Bagan issue Belgium podium on par with IPL final: Mallya France desperate to gain points and fans' love against Romania Akhil loses, Jai Bhagwan scores at World boxing Good results for rivals can hurt Argentina Jeev's Singapore Open title defence gets tougher as Els, Harrington return I'm not a track legend yet, says Usain Bolt 'From that moment it was time for a change' It Paes to have a family European countries focusing on World Cup finals I am more fresh, yeah. Fresher than ever: Nadal Leave my sister alone, pleads Safin September 02, 2009 Pennetta whitewashes Sania to enter third round IFA Shield: Churchill, Douanes held Uncapped Cahill gets call-up to England squad Indian eves held at World team chess Jeev eyes top finish at Omega European Masters No shortage of sponsors in F1, says Ecclestone Indian archers fail to qualify for knock-out stage at World championships Jitender disqualified in first round bout No Ribery deal with Real for next season, say Bayern Munich India climb seven places in FIFA rankings Paes-Dlouhy in second round of US Open US Open (Images from Day II): Ivanovic upset Monza should be very good for Force India Why Maradona wants to be younger Arsenal's Eduardo handed two-match ban by UEFA Ranieri poised to take over from Spalletti at Roma Sharapova inspired by 'the architecture of New York' September 01, 2009 Images: India celebrate Nehru Cup triumph Houghton advises Chhetri to play in continental Europe 9 out of 12 hockey World Cup berths booked Indian boxers ready to pack a punch at Worlds Spotted: India football coach Bob Houghton US Open: Images from Day 1 Things are looking up: Sania Devvarman, Mirza set a first for India Ibrahimovic opens Barcelona account Like old times, an ovation for Agassi at New York August 31, 2009 Badoer says it would be absurd to replace him now Goalkeeper Paul shines as India win Nehru Cup United's tactics worse than diving, says Wenger US Open: Aces in the pack Gill, Mallya in Formula One duel My goal is to win important tournaments: Nadal Jwala-Diju aim top-five by year end We've delivered on promise: Mallya 'I didn't cry then and I won't go mad now' Diego nets twice in Juve win over Roma Federer and Serena begin title defence in New York August 30, 2009 Robben scores two on debut in Bayern's first win Point eludes Chandhok in Belgium Man City preserve perfect record as Pompey lose again Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix, Fisichella 2nd Fisichella delivers Force India's first F1 points Gutta, Diju create history, win GP Gold title in Taipei Ronaldo on target in winning start for Real Inter hammer woeful Milan 4-0 in derby Verdasco beats Querrey for New Haven title Indian Grand Prix still on track, says Mallya French League: Lyon go top with win Chelsea striker Shevchenko agrees Kiev return Somdev qualifies for US Open singles EPL: Manchester United rally to down Arsenal August 29, 2009 Fisichella flat out to impress Ferrari India fail Syrian 'test', lose 0-1 Somdev closes in on US Open singles main draw Fisichella gives Force India first pole Three Khel Ratnas shine bright at Rashtrapati Bhawan Chhetri's English dream over, work permit denied Barcelona add Super Cup to haul of trophies Sneijder completes move to Inter Milan Bolt wins gold and Isinbayeva breaks world record Schumacher may return if Ferrari get third car August 28, 2009 Nehru Cup: Kyrgyzstan sign off with big win Shevchenko to quit Chelsea for regular football Eduardo charged with trying to deceive referee Bayern sign Dutch winger Robben from Real Nehru Cup: Despite entering final India serious about Syria Spain-Italy ties dominate Champions League draw Somdev a win away from US Open main draw Sania nursing wrist trouble ahead of US Open Federer wants to thank fans with sixth US slam 'Mother of Judo' receives her gold 50 years on US Open: Federer and Serena start out against wildcards Bolt says he may take up long jump Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener Rafa and the US Open: An odd couple Tevez scores first goal for Man City Messi named European Club Player of the Year Barca face Inter, Real play Milan in Champions League August 27, 2009 Syria seal berth in Nehru Cup final Bopanna-Moser in semis of Italy ATP Challenger Free-scoring Arsenal prepare for Man Utd test Sneijder joins Inter, says treated poorly at Real Team is shaping well for hockey World Cup: Sandeep Singh RC Race2win Challenge 'I'm positive about my tennis future' Indian F1 Grand Prix hits roadblock Champions League: Arsenal ease into group stages The one they all want to avoid in New York Jankovic reignites her game, Ivanovic looking for spark Spurs good form continues with 5-1 Cup win August 26, 2009 Somdev clears first hurdle at US Open qualifier Mahindra United signs Serb Mijin Nehru Cup: India down Sri Lanka for second win Off-road drive for Pajero owners Spotted: Viswanathan Anand in Zurich Sharapova plays down US Open chances 'At 22, I feel like I've achieved quite a lot for my age' Lisandro hits hat-trick as Lyon qualify Federer, Safina named top seeds for the U.S. Open West Ham win amid crowd violence August 25, 2009 F1 is not purely sports but entertainment: GoI South African runner in gender row returns home a heroine 'It takes a lot of time for adjustments on your serve' Ribery returns to training Liverpool slump to home defeat by Aston Villa Hunger is the key for Serena Van Nistelrooy returns after long injury layoff Track and field goes nuts over Bolt August 24, 2009 Nehru Cup: Syria crush high-flying Lankans A year after Vijender's Olympic bronze ...And Jamaica challenged American hegemony Dementieva denies Sharapova in Toronto final Ferrari leave options open after Badoer struggles Messi helps Barca win Spanish Super Cup Bekele completes world distance double Imperious Federer eases to Cincinnati title Inter held despite Eto'o goal Feyenoord go top in Dutch league Champions Wolfsburg stunned 4-2 by Hamburg Gourcuff double helps Bordeaux rout Nice Man City agree deal with Everton to sign Lescott August 23, 2009 Fans clash after local football match in Kolkata Bhutia shines in India's victory over Kyrgyzstan Spurs maintain perfect start with win Ecclestone hands Donington British F1 deadline Suzuka to host 2010 Japanese GP Barrichello ends five year wait for victory Never thought I would come this far: Bhutia 'Bhutia is God's gift to Indian football' Cincinnati: Bhupathi-Knowles ousted in semi-finals Bolt eyes clubbing, beach after world titles Drivers supportive of struggling Badoer Dementieva beats Serena to enter Toronto final Ronaldinho inspires Milan win More gold for Bolt as Jamaica win relays Federer, Djokovic set up Cincinnati final Issadeen 'tricks' as Sri Lanka stun Lebanon August 22, 2009 Rooney gets United back on track Creamer helps U.S. make bright Solheim start Hamilton on pole for first time in 2009 Sneijder digs in his heels at Real Madrid McLaren expect Alonso to move to Ferrari Kleybanova upsets Jankovic to reach Toronto semi-finals Defoe can top Premier League scoring chart, says Redknapp Serena, Dementieva set up repeat of Wimbledon thriller World's top four set up Cincinnati showdowns Felix, Merritt win; US relay team out August 21, 2009 Slow start for Ferrari stand-in Badoer Bhat bows out of Macau Open Rain forces postponement of Nehru Cup match EPL weekend action, August 22-23 Key facts on gender testing Dispute over runner's gender angers South Africans Images: Sharapova, Jankovic thunder into quarters Vlasic wins the battle of the Beauties Even Michael Johnson astonished by Bolt's progress Brazil recall Adriano for Argentina, Chile qualifiers Serena cruises into Toronto quarters Federer, Murray on collision course 'Sir Usain Bolt would sound very nice' Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold Bolt wins 200m gold with World record August 20, 2009 Syria score easy win over Kyrgyzstan One Andy or the other will win U.S. Open, says McEnroe Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan Anand, Bhat in last 8 of Macau Open YouTube co-founder backing new U.S. F1 team Bhupathi-Knowles in quarters of Cincinnati Masters Gender controversy overshadows Semenya's gold Champions Man United suffer shock defeat at Burnley President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony Father Federer still keeping his eye on the ball Safina falls in Toronto Nadal writes off title chances in Cincinnati, Roddick upset Williams sisters looking to buy share of Miami Dolphins Ibrahimovic makes Barca debut in Man City defeat Salgado joins Blackburn after leaving Real Madrid Lyon, Atletico close in on Champions League places August 19, 2009 Nehru Cup: India go down fighting to Lebanon Anand, Bhat in last 16 at Macau Men's Nat hockey championship postponed The Most Beautiful Athletes in the World Europe rely on big hitters for Solheim Cup bid Bolt eases through 200m heat in morning chill Arsenal set to qualify for Champions League Lampard ties Greaves total as Chelsea win again Venus ousted by qualifier Bondarenko in Toronto Hewitt survives Soderling onslaught Force India taking major upgrade to Valencia August 18, 2009 Four Indians advance in Macau Open badminton Bopanna-Moser in second round of Italy Challenger Chhetri makes it to India's Nehru Cup squad SA pick Moodie for India Davis Cup tie Nehru Cup football: India ready for Lebanon test Images from the world athletics championships Slow and steady the order of the day for Nadal The 100m runs from 9.9s to 9.58! Sharapova topples 10th seed Petrova in Toronto Fraser wins 100 gold, four in row for Bekele Renault cleared to race in Valencia Federer plays down Murray's US Open chances August 17, 2009 India end European tour with draw against Holland Sania fails to qualify for Toronto event PSV see off Ajax in seven-goal thriller Koren golfer Yang lives a dream Mind-blowing Bolt lights up worlds Images from the English Premier League Bhupathi-Knowles win Rogers Cup title Jankovic upsets Safina for Cincinnati title Murray caps memorable week with Masters win Korean Yang upstages Woods with Hazeltine win Bolt wins 100m in 9.58 seconds August 16, 2009 Lin Dan completes World Championship hat-trick Valentino Rossi wins Czech MotoGP Kaniskina races to 20km walk gold Rooney gets Man United off to winning start PC buys ticket for WBC finals, watches from spectators gallery Gomez helps Bayern draw Bremen Chamakh double helps Bordeaux to second win New number two Murray to face Del Potro in final Safina to play rejuvenated Jankovic in Cincinnati final EPL: Arsenal humiliate Everton Big three sparkle in 100m Thomas one step away from title August 15, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles in semis of Montreal Masters Drogba double gives Ancelotti winning start Powell cuts it fine as big guns advance in 100 metres India lose 3-5 to Holland in first hockey Test Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters All eyes on Bolt-Gay showdown Safina ends Clijsters's comeback at Cincinnati English Premier League club-by-club guide August 14, 2009 Saina bows out of World Championships Hidayat halts Jorgensen, Zhou toppled Jwala-Diju crash out in quarter-finals EPL weekend schedule India better than what FIFA ranking shows: Coach Houghton Gay says he too can break 100m world record In Brazil, the ball is the world Women's boxing to make bow at 2012 Olympics Golf, rugby sevens shortlisted for 2016 Olympics Federer completes top eight party at Montreal Jeev tied 69th after back nine blues Sizzling Tiger takes command at Hazeltine Nadal dances his way into quarters at Montreal Clijsters marches on, Williams sisters ousted EPL Preview: Consistency the key for Liverpool Saina, Gutta-Diju in World Championships quarters August 13, 2009 Gade vows to go all out against Dan Lin Dan sets up last eight clash with Peter Gade India lose final hockey Test against Spain Premier League battle will be a fight to the death, says Terry Bhupathi-Knowles in quarter-finals of Rogers Cup Sania-Schiavone bow out of Cincinnati Open Images: England survive, Argentina and Brazil win Preview: All eyes on major hungry Woods Aborting comeback was tough: Schumacher France squeeze past Faroes, Germany toil in Baku One false start and you are out from 2010: IAAF Fabiano strike gives Brazil win over Estonia Argentina edge Russia in friendly thriller Defoe double helps England hold Netherlands AC Milan interested in having Beckham back Clijsters sets up clash with Kuznetsova Nadal's knees pass brief test at Montreal August 12, 2009 Saina off to winning start, Chetan advances Somdev shocked in first round, Amritraj survives Woods gives thumbs-up to competing at the Olympics Man City begin challenge to join the elite Badoer ready for Ferrari challenge Safina pulls off Cincinnati escape New dad Federer wins on return in Montreal August 11, 2009 Kashyap keeps India in hunt at World championship England pull-out does not affect badminton c'ship Malaysian coach quarantined at world badminton championships Everton reject Lescott transfer request Two Kashmiri footballers to get coaching in Spain Schumacher pulls plug on Formula One return Impossible is something for Marat Safin Swine flu scare at Badminton worlds in Hyderabad Nadal's knees survive first test in Montreal Schumacher to test 2007 Ferrari again Belgian Clijsters makes stunning return August 10, 2009 Chetan only Indian to win on first day We did not get appropriate security in Hyderabad: England Espanyol captain Jarque dies on pre-season tour National shooting camp in Pune called off due to swine flu Gade makes winning start, Bao toppled Woods again rules as Harrington slips Owen must prove himself again: Capello Ancelotti turns his attention to season opener Clijsters dreaming of winning Wimbledon Chelsea's Shield win offers few clues to season Sania finishes second best in Vancouver final Lazio stun Inter to win Super Cup PSV still seeking first win after draw at Twente Del Potro wins to spoil Roddick return Pennetta disarms Stosur to win LA Title August 09, 2009 Chelsea beat United on penalties to win Community Shield Rookie Pandya stuns Sethi to enter All India Snooker quarters Sharapova stunned by Pennetta in LA England pull out of badminton worlds amid attack fears August 08, 2009 India go down fighting to Brazil in semis Lazio stun Inter to win Super Cup Nadal fears may not be fully fit for US Open Saina to promote Deccan Chargers Jeev Milkha Singh eyes major glory Champions Wolfsburg off to a flying start Roddick, Del Potro reach semis at Washington Sharapova battles into LA semis India retain SAARC carrom title Sania in semis of Vancouver ITF event Federer-Nadal rivalry to resume at Montreal Masters India finish third at World Junior Squash Indian archers bow out of World Cup August 07, 2009 India win Belgium hockey Test series India lose in semis of women's World Junior squash BMW rejects Sauber bid for F1 team Celtic, Arsenal paired in Champions League qualifiers Sania in Vancuover ITF tourney quarters Six athletes to represent India in Berlin World Championships Inter's Mourinho complains of Chelsea inflation Milan snap up Huntelaar from Real Madrid Schumacher warms up for F1 return in karts Roddick notches 500th career win Somdev no match for Karlovic Man City and Villa can join big four, says Wenger Pirlo will finish career at Milan, says Berlusconi Zheng fights back to stun Safina in Los Angeles Open August 06, 2009 India in semis of women's World Jr squash Sandeep Singh gives India win over Belgium India end Barcelona sojourn with victory India take on Palestine in Nehru Cup opener Sania wins opener in Vancouver ITF event Sharapova, Safina lead Russian charge at Los Angeles Eto'o fired up for Italian Super Cup Recovering Woods relaxes major standard for 2009 Baghdatis too good for Prakash Drogba renews contract with Chelsea Andy Roddick on cruise control 'I don't want to take any risks for the match against Brazil,' says Maradona Lyon prepared for new era without dynamic duo Alonso to take 'conductor' role at Real When a spring fractured Massa's skull... August 05, 2009 Women's World Jr squash: India beat England Amritraj to meet Baghdatis in Vancouver Open Neck pain poses problem for slim Schumacher Five Brazilian athletes fail doping tests Van der Sar faces eight-week layoff with broken finger Jr women's hockey WC: India trounce Belarus Somdev stuns Cilic, avenges Chennai Open defeat Vinokourov enjoys 'great comeback' from doping ban Massa needs no further surgery, only rest Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real August 04, 2009 'Schumacher test block is unsporting' Schumi's return will be an education for F1 rivals: Ecclestone Vispy Kapadia to guide Indian karatekas in Bangkok Sania, Bhupathi urge cricketers to sign WADA code Jr hockey World Cup: India stun Australia in opener CWG village to be ready by March 2010: Sports Ministry Red Bull and Williams against Schumacher test Indian football seeks cricket cash Indian sports awards policies need to be better I'm number one, like it or not says Safina Sharapova makes a winning start 'I'm having difficulty separating Wimbledon from the rest of the year' Nadal will return to action in Montreal Hewitt advances in Washington Chelsea damages decision is profoundly unjust, say Mutu Piquet dropped by Renault, slams Briatore August 03, 2009 Somdev qualifies for Legg Mason Classic Massa says Schumacher is best choice Massa leaves hospital, flies home to Brazil Phelps outshines those dressed for success in Rome Anand finishes tied third in Mainz chess Opening wins for Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV held Bartoli stuns Venus to win Stanford title Phelps bags fifth gold to confirm supremacy Querrey wins second ATP title Tiger Woods wins Buick Open Wie named as wild card for Solheim Cup August 02, 2009 India go down 2-3 to England, lose hockey series Querrey stuns Haas, will face Ball in LA final Phelps reels in Cavic to stay butterfly king Arsenal must replace the greats, says Toure Anand out of title contention July 31, 2009 'Bobby Robson will never be forgotten' Keane strikes twice as Spurs claim Asia Trophy Dipika romps into semi-finals CAS rejects Mutu appeal against Chelsea damages Rupesh-Thomas pair in New Zealand Open final England football legend Bobby Robson dies Goalkeeper Baljit's eye to be treated in US Contador turns down Astana offer Top seed Wawrinka out of Swiss Open Cielo Filho breaks 47 seconds in record flood Massa's doctor expects full recovery Hamilton 'honoured' to race Schumacher July 30, 2009 India's doubles teams in New Zealand badminton semis Spotted: Leander Paes in California Chicken pox lays Saina Nehwal low Britain beat India in first hockey Test Deepika wins Youth World Archery title Play it again, Schu Arbeloa set to join Real Madrid Valencia earns Ferguson praise after scoring on debut Sharapova, Dementieva reach quarters Phelps regains sparkle as records tumble again Manchester City sign Arsenal defender Toure Massa on his feet again, to leave ICU July 29, 2009 Schumacher set to replace Massa at Ferrari I deserved Khel Ratna, says Sushil Anand Pawar in New Zealand GP quarters 'Dronacharya award is a huge honour' Khel Ratna for Mary Kom, Vijender, Sushil Williams sisters power through to second round BMW to leave F1 at end of '09 'It is an honour to have Mourinho as coach' England awarded 2015 Rugby World Cup Suits row could keep Phelps out of pool Ronaldo scores first Real goal Massa may leave hospital within 10 days Somdev, Becker ousted in first round July 28, 2009 Spofforth breaks backstroke record Massa recovering, eye undamaged Schumacher unlikely to step in for Massa Khel Ratna, Arjuna prize-money increased Formula One shuts down for summer break Sridhar, Pawar in NZ Open pre-quarters Massa may leave hospital within 10 days, says doctor Sjostrom steals the show in fresh record glut 'India can follow Chinese formula in TT' Rusty Sharapova scrapes past Sugiyama Tour de France winner Contador slams Armstrong Somdev makes main draw of LA Open Ibrahimovic and Eto'o complete Inter-Barca swap Massa off respirator, out of coma July 27, 2009 Massa out of immediate danger, doctor says Hero Honda title sponsor for 2010 hockey World Cup Massa's condition improving Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut Sania Mirza wins Lexington Challenger 'I was never going to leave Chelsea' Mexico crush US to win Gold Cup Ginepri wins second Indianapolis title Davydenko wins German Open 'Barca move will make me happiest man alive' Dinara Safina wins Slovenia Open July 26, 2009 Contador wins Tour de France Images from the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix Giggs 'tricks' Man United to big win Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix Sania in final of Lexington Challenger Schumacher must replace Massa: Lauda Massa under sedation after brain scan Can Spaniard Brasa revive Indian hockey? Bhullar wins maiden Asian Tour title Massa in intensive care after operation Massa stable after surgery, to have brain scan July 25, 2009 Indian fencers test positive for swine flu Massa to have surgery after Hungary crash Alonso on pole and Massa in hospital Sania in semis of Lexington Challenger event Ferguson wants plenty of goals from Owen Hamilton keeps McLaren on top in Hungary practice Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan Top seed Tursunov knocked out at Indianapolis Doubles teams shine in Australian GP badminton Berbatov sinks Seoul in Man Utd's comeback win Beckham fined for incident with Galaxy fan Bolt cruises in London GP July 24, 2009 Five Jamaicans test positive, says doping official Gerrard cleared over bar brawl Barrichello makes peace with Brawn Singapore's Liverpool fans dig deep 'He has only gotten a lot more famous' For this 15-year-old, diving is a 'Daley' routine Federer's wife gives birth to twins Real Madrid struggling to sell players Eto'o agrees terms with Inter July 23, 2009 Webber to stay another year at Red Bull Powell to pull no punches against Bolt in London Stranded Indian hockey team blames SAI Bhullar tied 15th after strong opening round Gerrard denies losing cool in bar brawl Man U committed to its 'exceptional' Asian fanbase Murray loses in humble county match Safina advances in Slovenia 'I'm not here for the money but for the challenge' Club America sink AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool held 1-1 by Thailand July 22, 2009 Man tells court of "attack" by Gerrard Jr Asia Cup girls' hockey: China hold India Sridhar, Prakash in Aus Open GP pre-quarters Spotted: Angelo Mosca in Canada Wild card Brands stuns top seed Simon Mumbai girl for international swim marathon Spain climb golden stairway to synchronised heaven Baljit's return will be my redemption, says goalkeeping coach A cuddle from dad ruffles Daley CWG chief impressed by India's progress 'Dronacharya award is a responsibility' Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over World Badminton: Favourable draw for Indians Gerrard lost cool in bar brawl: QC Astarloza tames mountains to win stage Milan expect Beckham to be back UAE's Al-Fahim takes over Portsmouth Eriksson joins Notts County Stich doubles comeback ends with defeat I won't attack Contador, says Armstrong July 21, 2009 Spotted: Pullela Gopichand in Hyderabad Arsenal midfielder Nasri suffers broken leg Bolt says he can run 9.54s 100 metres Extent of damage to Baljit's eye assessed Maradona given choice of venue for Brazil qualifier Ronaldo makes quiet Real debut Spotted: Vijay Amritraj and Michael Stich July 20, 2009 'I felt it was time to let Eto'o go' Deepika wins gold in Youth World Archery Alguersuari to become youngest F1 driver Somdev rises to career-best 127 Leonardo opens door to Beckham return to Milan Rossi wins German MotoGP Beckham confronts LA boo-boys Armstrong on Contador's side Henry Surtees killed in F2 race American Cink wins British Open Chardy clinches maiden title in Stuttgart July 19, 2009 Soderling wins Swedish Open Man City add Adebayor to formidable attack Somdev loses in Aptos Challenger July 18, 2009 Ivanov win crash marred 14th stage Top Indian boxers for World Elite event KERS has few friends in Formula One Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles Owen shines on Man United debut Tour de France riders shot with air rifles Somdev storms into semis Bolt wins 100m in his best time this year Barca, Inter agree Ibrahimovic for Eto'o swap Tiger Woods misses British Open cut July 17, 2009 Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles Marino defies elements at Turnberry Bhullar's hopes blown away Debutant Bhullar equals Woods's score at British Open Amritraj ousted from Aegon Pro Series Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe Man United cancel Jakarta game after bombings Lyle reopens Montgomerie row with 'drama queen' remark A subdued Beckham returns to Galaxy Ronaldo headers spur Corinthians to 4-3 win KERS has few friends in Formula One July 16, 2009 Watson leads, Tiger toils at British Open India to host next Davis Cup tie vs Australia Four Indians in last 16 of Asian U-19 badminton Somdev in quarters of Aptos Challenger Toro Rosso dump struggling Bourdais Brazil's Lucio joins Inter Milan Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe Estudiantes win Copa Libertadores Gasquet cleared to return to tour Safin tumbles out of Swedish Open Italian Super Cup @ Bird's Nest 'Talisman' Terry not for sale at any price July 15, 2009 Cavendish wins to equal British record Powell to race Bolt over 100m in London Mosley says Todt his ideal successor I am getting used to all these records: Saina Some Real training for Ronaldo 'Winning gold at Olympics is still my dream' Tevez joins Man City, criticises Ferguson Bayern won't even discuss selling Ribery July 14, 2009 Spotted: Carlos Tevez in Manchester Manchester City complete Tevez signing India win 14 medals in junior Asian wrestling Sohrab Mirza watches Sania practice Sania's new partner gets clicking Israel launches 'Jewish Olympics' Has Venus Williams switched sports? When Obama played host Michael Owen presented in Man U colours Manchester City agree to sign Tevez July 13, 2009 Swimmer Khade wins silver medal in 50m butterfly Former Wales striker Hartson has brain cancer Man United's Macheda robbed at home Lead, follow or get out of the bull's way First look: Scolari back at work Davis Cup: Spain survive, US and Argentina ousted Australia appoint Woodbridge as Davis Cup coach July 12, 2009 Barrichello rages at Brawn Points elude Force India again Images from the German F1 Grand Prix Elated Webber wins at last Saina eyes Olympic gold Bryans keep the US in the hunt for semis Nedved turns down Inter and Juve Seles inducted into International Hall of Fame Spain take doubles to open 2-1 lead over Germany July 11, 2009 Israel beat Russia to reach Davis Cup semi-final Bryans keep US in hunt for Davis Cup semis berth Webber celebrates first F1 pole position Gay runs year's fastest 100m Real Madrid still after Alonso Manchester City end interest in Barca's Eto'o Hamilton surprise fastest in Germany Davis Cup: Croatia grind down US Sania gets engaged to childhood friend July 10, 2009 'They are only rumours,' says Alonso 'We make winners, others buy them' What's Ana Ivanovic doing on a golf course? Robinho finally ties the knot Benzema presented at Bernabeu Phelps back in record-smashing form Sania's engagement today amid tight security July 09, 2009 Mumbai Marathon registration opens Indian shooters excel Peirsol reclaims 100m backstroke world record Threat of F1 breakaway series revived Ronaldo hits hat-trick in Corinthians win When Nadia met Nastase... Milan's Pato marries TV actress in Rio When Schumi played ball Man United complete Obertan signing July 08, 2009 Manchester United complete Obertan signing Spotted: Ronaldinho in Dubai Button can turn tables on Vettel F1 teams told unanimity needed on 2010 rules Van Persie signs new long-term deal with Arsenal Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten July 07, 2009 MHA committee suspends secretary Hockey India names 23-man squad for European tour Lyon agree fee for Porto striker Lopez Pele urges FIFA to bring in salary cap France's Montcourt dies aged 24 Toyota's Fuji circuit pulls plug on F1 Prakash in Hall of Fame second round Ronaldo gets spectacular welcome from Real fans July 06, 2009 Spotted: Saina Nehwal in Hyderabad Rs 3073 allocated to Sports Ministry Ancelotti starts with Zhirkov signing Federer comes full circle Sampras hails Federer as greatest Roddick seeks crumbs of comfort Wimbledon: The Champions' league Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP Velez win Argentine Clausura championship Federer clinches sixth Wimbledon title Paes-Black go down in final Records tumble at Wimbledon July 05, 2009 Who was better: Federer or Roddick? Roger Federer factfile Federer beats Roddick in epic final Chetan, Sayali lift Tata Open titles Sampras watches Federer in final Serena too hot for Venus to handle July 04, 2009 'I'll prove I'm worth it' Serena downs Venus to win third crown Two in, 10 out will complete Real deals Rooney hospitalised, discharged Owen completes surprise Man U move 'Number one is still a distant dream' Roddick destroys Murray's dream July 03, 2009 Paes-Black cruise into final at Wimbledon National champ Bhat ousted by qualifier Federer storms to seventh straight Wimbledon final Venus set on path to success by Serena Chelsea reject ambitious Man City bid for Terry Sports to stay in State list Owen could be on brink of Man Utd move Swimsuits row refuses to sink ahead of worlds Different semis, same old results for Williamses Gloves off as Murray prepares for Roddick bout July 02, 2009 Paes-Black romp into semi-finals Venus crushes top seed Safina Doubles gives India edge against South Africa, says Somdev Serena rallies from the brink to reach final Murray's return the key as Haas plots revenge When rain played spoilsport... Celebs @ Wimbledon 2009 It's Real Madrid or nothing for Ribery Brazil regain FIFA top spot Advocaat appointed Belgium coach 'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame The 'grunt' factor in women's tennis Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid Roddick outlasts Hewitt to enter semis July 01, 2009 Quickfire Murray, Federer on course Bhupathi-Knowles go down fighting Haas topples fourth seed Djokovic Spotted: Roger Federer in Singapore Federer downs Karlovic to reach semis Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real France striker Benzema to join Real: report Kaka ushers in new galactico era in Madrid WAGs @ Wimbledon 2009 Kaka gets Hollywood treatment at Real Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's June 30, 2009 Serena downs Azarenka to book semi-final spot Venus restores order after Murray epic Venus, Safina to meet in semis 'Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's' Nadal to miss Spain's Davis Cup tie against Germany Indian challenge at junior Wimbledon over Carvalho group sweeps Mumbai hockey elections Murray relieved, frustrated at classic battle Paes wins battle of three Indians Milito completes Inter Milan move Germany outclass England in Euro Under-21 final Roddick outguns Berdych to set up Hewitt clash Safina digs deep to outlast Mauresmo FAQ: How F1 died and came back to life June 29, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles reach Wimbledon quarter-finals Federer sees off Soderling challenge Reigning in the rain Ivanovic retirement puts Venus in last 8 Azarenka battles past Petrova Dementieva waltzes past Vesnina Davenport gives birth to baby girl Brazil rallies to beat US in Confed Cup final Eto'o mulling Man City offer Brazil fight back to sink US in Confederations Cup final Alonso free kick gives Spain third in Confederations Cup June 28, 2009 We almost have nothing to lose: Aisam-ul-Haq Ivanovic to use past lessons in Venus clash Federer ready to make Soderling feel queasy Murray gets down to business against Swiss Stan Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally flagged off in Mumbai Badminton ace Saina Nehwal returns home India win women's Champions Challenge II June 27, 2009 American teenager Oudin shocks Jankovic Roddick serves big to advance as Melzer melts Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16 Sania-Chia ousted from women's doubles Montezemolo unflustered by new Mosley threat Murray fever returns to Wimbledon Indian women in Champions Challenge hockey final England, Germany reach Euro under-21 final Images from Day 5 at Wimbledon Djokovic tiptoes into fourth round Ronaldo completes Real Madrid move Karlovic booms past Tsonga Jackson ultimate celebrity to Serena June 26, 2009 Bhupathi, Amritraj set up showdown Federer sees off Kohlschreiber fightback Saina bows out of Malaysian Open Roof closed for first time as rain arrives Mosley calls F1 deal into question Real spending spree continues... Hewitt offers Federer some fatherly advice Late goal takes Brazil past South Africa Murray too good for Gulbis June 25, 2009 Vintage Hewitt stuns Del Potro Paes-Dlouhy crash out in first round Sania-Chuang in second round Saina rallies to enter quarter-finals Sharapova sent packing by Dulko US caught us by surprise, says Spain coach US stun Spain, enter Confederations Cup final June 24, 2009 Federer strolls past Spaniard into third round Saina in pre-quarter-finals Sharapova sent packing by Dulko Bhupathi-Knowles survive Somdev-Anderson scare Sania's Wimbledon jinx continues Deal reached to avoid breakaway F1 series Brazil provide ultimate test for South Africa India becomes franchisee in World Series of Boxing Safina struggles against injury to chase dream Women wouldn't last five sets, says Hewitt Safin draws a blank at last Wimbledon Argentine capital not among 2011 Copa America venues Murray maniacs left sweating for a while June 23, 2009 Venus enjoys solid work-out in opener Date Krumm puts up fight on return after 13 yrs Champion Zhu dropped from China squad for worlds Egypt blame Cup exit on media 'lies' about prostitutes Beckham wins damages over topless model slur Saina leads India's challenge at Malaysian Open Briatore wants to stay friends with Bernie Hungry Spain scent another trophy Glover holds nerve to triumph at Bethpage Federer starts with military precision Cricket-loving Sania glad to be back June 22, 2009 Serena grinds her way into second round Federer starts campaign with military precision Bhutia signs for East Bengal Ritu Rani 'tricks' in India eves' big win Sania beats Groenefeld to enter second round at Wimbledon 'Serena and I often talk about that' 'I'm very sad for Rafa' Practice makes them perfect Brazil send Italy out of Confed Cup June 21, 2009 Images: Vettel wins British Grand Prix Fisichella tenth in British GP Images: Saina Nehwal reigns in Indonesia Podium finish for Karun at British GP FIH confirms India as hockey World Cup host Vettel wins British GP in Red Bull one-two 'It has to be my best win' Congratulate Saina Nadal's Wimbledon pull-out upsets Federer Saina Nehwal scripts history, wins Indonesian Open Spain set world record for successive wins Tursunov wins Eastbourne but injures ankle Becker, Tamarine win Den Bosch Open June 20, 2009 Indian colts finish lowly ninth Saina in Indonesian Open final Bhutia set to ink deal with East Bengal Wozniacki beats Razzano to take Eastbourne title Vettel takes pole in Britain Wimbledon preview: Ladies special Tevez parts company with United Tevez parts company with United Champion Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon June 19, 2009 ITF to consider India appeal over Australia penalty FIA to sue Ferrari, breakaway teams Saina in semis of Indonesian Open Injury-hit Nadal to face Clement F1 plunged into chaos Top men contenders at Wimbledon 2009 Nadal's Wimbledon defence still in the balance Safina through to Den Bosch semis Now we must beat Brazil, says Lippi Egypt stun world champions Italy Saina in last 8 of Indonesian Super Series June 18, 2009 Brazil whip up storm to thrash US Prakash, Somdev in Wimbledon doubles draw Somdev qualifies for Wimbledon men's doubles Charlton says Ronaldo will regret leaving Utd for 'vulgar' fee FIFA bans pitchside TV monitors India face Tunisia in Under-21 World Volleyball opener Santosh Trophy most nonsensical, says Houghton Maria Sharapova's latest fashion statement F1 teams make last-ditch compromise bid Safina reaches last eight in Den Bosch Dementieva, Mauresmo lose in Eastbourne Confederations Cup: Spain qualify for semis with 14th successive win Parker pens script in South Africa win North Korea qualify for World Cup June 17, 2009 Drogba and Bosingwa banned by UEFA Nadal named Wimbledon top seed ahead of Federer Kevin Pietersen set to cheer for Force India in Silverstone Paes-Dlouhy seeded 3rd, Bhupathi-Knowles 4th at Wimbledon Brand Wimbledon is recession proof Borg makes U-turn, backs Federer for Big W Jankovic, Kuznetsova slump in Eastbourne June 16, 2009 FIH grants Hockey India recognition F1 crisis deepens after FIA says talks stalled Pawar in main draw of Indonesian Open Bhupathi-Knowles advance in Eastbourne Real spree stalls following Villa and Ribery setbacks Murray doesn't get carried away Dementieva wins, Ivanovic shocked Rossi double fires Italy to win over US Brazil beat Egypt with last-gasp penalty June 15, 2009 Prakash scores, Somdev loses in Wimbledon qualifiers India thrash Belgium Jr WC hockey play-off Sania withdraws from Eastbourne event Sania improves singles ranking to 78 Michael Phelps suffers twin defeats Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout Anna Nordqvist wins LPGA Championship 'I am the right man for the job' June 14, 2009 Murray is king at Queen's Goa beat Bengal to win Santosh Trophy Olympic badminton champs shocked by British pair Rybarikova wins first WTA title Haas downs Djokovic to win Halle title India rout Japan in Jr WC hockey play-off Ferguson says Ronaldo move was inevitable Sania-Chuang fall in semis Gill's IHF joins hands with Hockey India June 13, 2009 Djokovic labours past Rochus Murray hurries into Queen's final Rybarikova stops Sania in semis Djokovic cruises into Halle semis Suranjoy wins Asian boxing gold Spotted: Dhanraj Pillay in Panvel Former Australian Open champion Johansson retires June 12, 2009 Murray, Roddick closer to final showdown More controversy over F1 entry list Three Indian pugilists in Asian finals India fail to make last eight of Jr World Cup hockey Saina, Sridhar exit Singapore Open Sania stuns Czink to enter semis Bolt makes a splash with 100m win in rainy Toronto All existing F1 teams on 2010 entry list WWE's Kane on sarees, curry and The Great Khali! Ronaldo hails 'historic' deal Khali makes me feel small, says Kane Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Madrid, via Manchester Djokovic stages great escape Sharapova wins twice in a day Roddick downs Hewitt at Queen's Sania battles her way into last eight June 11, 2009 Sridhar shocks Gade to enter last eight Goa down TN to enter final Saina in Singapore Open quarter-finals Jr hockey World Cup: Weerden's hat-trick sinks India Vijender, Suranjoy in Asian boxing semis Man United accept record Real bid for Ronaldo Real bid 80 million pounds for Ronaldo Tevez misses penalty as Argentina lose Murray makes winning start Haas downs Tsonga as Germans dominate Dutch beat Norway 2-0 to maintain perfect record England rout Andorra 6-0 June 10, 2009 Bengal beat Services, enter Santosh Trophy final 'English football susceptible to match rigging' Spotted: Sania Mirza in Charleston Japan end Qatar's World Cup hopes Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas Sania in pre-quarter-finals of WTA Aegon Classic Dinesh, Jitender, Jai in semis Saina, Sridhar enter pre-quarters Sania advances in Birmingham WTA Saina advances in Singapore Open Scolari heads for Uzbekistan Federer pulls out of Halle Open June 09, 2009 Vijender, Nanao shine in Asian boxing Nadal will fight to be fit for Wimbledon Bhutia to take on Mohun Bagan India drop points to New Zealand Spotted: Cesc Fabregas in Dubai Singapore Open: Sridhar advances, Anand exits Vijender in Asian boxing quarter-finals Winning on clay is special: Paes Anand wins 5-3 against Leko Sharapova begins grasscourt season in style Kaka: ciao Milan, hola Madrid Madrid sign Kaka from Milan June 08, 2009 Mohun Bagan suspends Bhutia for six months India trounce Singapore in Jr WC opener Jitender in Asian boxing quarter-finals Newcastle up for sale @ 100 million pounds French Open 2009: Champions' gallery Federer proves he is the greatest Brazil serve up lethal cocktail in Uruguay Maradona needs to look for an alternative June 07, 2009 Services, Goa complete semi-final line-up Federer clinches first French Open title Pressure is off for rest of my career, says Federer Images: Button celebrates sixth win in seven races Button wins Turkish Grand Prix Federer clinches first French Open title Champion Nadal doubtful for Wimbledon Orange army South Africa bound Paes, Kuznetsova triumph at French Open June 06, 2009 The F1 2009 report card, Vol 1 England beat Kazahkstan to stay unbeaten Paes-Dlouhy win French Open Kuznetsova clinches French Open title Vettel puts Red Bull on pole in Turkey Muthu's 'trick' puts TN in semis Federer wary of final obstacle before summit Prakash Amritraj in quarters of Nottingham challenger Anand keeps lead after two more draws Federer overcomes Del Potro to reach final June 05, 2009 Karnataka, Goa keep semis hopes alive Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray Force India face suspension from F1 team body Soderling downs Gonzalez to reach final Injury forces Nadal out of Queen's Safina is the favourite: Kuznetsova Liverpool owners lose 42.6 million pounds 'I have never used cocaine' American duo claim mixed doubles crown June 04, 2009 Kuznetsova scrapes past Stosur to reach final Santosh Trophy: Bengal held by Manipur Paes-Dlouhy in French Open final Safina downs Cibulkova to enter French Open final Olympians slam move to form Hockey India Anand draws first blood against Leko Spotted: Viswanathan Anand Man United in shirt sponsorship deal with Aon Nadal's foundation to launch tennis school in India Somdev ousted, Bopanna advances in Nottingham Challenger Milan to decide Kaka's fate on Monday Jitters fail to trip up Del Potro Fit-again Stosur energised by semi-final run June 03, 2009 Federer on course for Slam number 14 Kuznetsova holds off Serena to reach last four Maharashtra go down to Services IOA finally forms Hockey India Stosur ejects Romanian student Cirstea FIFA World Cup trophy coming to India Massa, Button vie for four wins in a row Spain complete year-long reign Kaka to join Real Madrid June 02, 2009 Ten-man TN hold Bengal Cibulkova too good for Sharapova Murray's clay dream crushed by Gonzalez Holders Punjab upset by Manipur Safina survives Azarenka test to reach semis Soderling strolls past Davydenko into semis French Open Day Nine Images Roddick goes down to Monfils Jankovic toppled by Romanian teenager Cirstea June 01, 2009 A whole new ballgame Ancelotti combines shy persona with wry smile Jeev signs off tied fifth in European Open Federer fights back to reach last eight Spotted: Nico Rosberg in Malaysia Paes-Dlouhy in semi-finals Serena romps into last eight Rasquinha named Olympic Gold Quest COO Ancelotti named new Chelsea manager Santosh Trophy quarter-finalists French Open Day Eight Images Bhupathi-Knowles bow out of French Open Ancelotti heads for Stamford Bridge sans Kaka May 31, 2009 Swede ends Nadal's 'Swede' dreams Shuttler Kashyap in final of Open Volant d'Or Relegated Newcastle put on sale Murray reaches quarterfinal Safina, Cibulkova, Gonzalez enter quarter-finals Jeev braves wind, stays on top at the European Open Never a dull moment for drama queen Serena Djokovic sent crashing by Kohlschreiber May 30, 2009 Roddick dazzles Paris as Dementieva fades Chelsea win FA Cup to give Hiddink perfect leaving gift Sania-Bhupathi out of French Open mixed doubles FIFA sanctions 10 artificial pitches for India Bhupathi-Knowles in pre-quarters of French Open Helpless Dementieva stunned by Stosur Paes-Dlouhy in French Open quarters Jeev in joint lead at European Open Saina rises to 7th in rankings Images from day six of the French Open 'Robinho not satisfied at Man City' Federer doing it for the golden oldies May 29, 2009 Nadal makes light work of passive Hewitt Bhupathi-Knowles enter second round Paes-Dlouhy in pre-quarters, Sania-Chuang out What a racket! Portuguese squeals deafen Paris Podolski earns Germany draw vs China Indian pugilists bag 3 bronze Ferrari join F1 teams signing up for 2010 Venus knocked out of French Open Impressive Ivanovic storms into fourth round Sania gets engaged to Hyderabad businessman French Open Day Five Images Torres signs improved contract with Liverpool May 28, 2009 Paes-Black in second round of mixed doubles Federer and Venus avoid Paris nightmares Federer through after choppy ride McEnroe urges Federer to change tactics Williams suspended by F1 teams association Venus saves match-point to beat Safarova Spotted: Sania Mirza in Paris Spotted: Shikha Uberoi in Los Angeles Who turned it Barcelona's way? Messi or Iniesta? Sahara Group close to Man U shirt deal Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops Paes-Dlouhy in second round FA Cup final offers path to glory or consolation French Open Day Four Images Barcelona win Champions League Barcelona beat Man United to win Champions League May 27, 2009 Henry and Iniesta start for Barcelona Indian athletes win two gold in Asian GP Sharapova digs deep to advance Bopanna-Erlich bow out Dempo fail to qualify for AFC Cup quarter-finals Murray, Safina on course in Paris Tactical preview of Champions League final Man Utd to wear all-white in final Mike Tyson's daughter dies after accident French Open Day Three Images Ajax name Jol as head coach 'I haven't had too much practice' May 26, 2009 Serena scrapes past stubborn Zakopalova Yuki pulls out of French Open Sania makes first round exit at French Open Dream final not just about all-out attack Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap Defensive worries for Man U, Barca French Open - Day 2 Images Mourinho extends Inter Milan contract May 25, 2009 Federer, Nadal make winning starts Images from day one of the French Open Murray cruises, Maursemo knocked out Totti ruins Maldini's farewell Newcastle, Middlesbrough relegated May 24, 2009 Hewitt slams ITF over Davis Cup furore Button masters Monaco for fifth win in six Fisichella misses point by whisker in Monaco Button wins Monaco GP in Brawn 1-2 Ivanovic scrapes past Errani in first round Sevilla secure third place in Primera Liga Wolfsburg land first Bundesliga title May 23, 2009 Surender Singh wins 3000m Asian GP gold Five Indian archers in medal round of Asian GP Newcomers Serbia clinch World Team Cup Force India gets its best start in Monaco Button on pole for Monaco Grand Prix Korea's Kang wins Mumbai ITF Futures crown Can Federer stop Nadal's French run? India runners-up in Commonwealth team TT Germany to meet Serbia in World Team Cup final May 22, 2009 Australia fined US $10,000 for India Davis Cup tie boycott UEFA charge Drogba, Bosingwa Somdev fails to make French Open main draw Chun-Yan shocks top seed Anastasia Nadal handed tricky path to fifth French Open title Sania gets easy first round at French Open Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad F1 teams to meet Mosley again on Friday Barca deserve to win Champions League: Messi Lampard scoops record hat-trick of Chelsea awards A look at the women contenders in Paris Federer lurks as Nadal chases fifth French title May 21, 2009 Hamilton back up to speed in Monaco Manchester United can field weakened team vs Hull Isha, Rushmi crash out Australia reassured on Delhi Games security Mickelson suspends play, wife has cancer Ivanovic battling fitness to defend French Open title Relaxed Mauresmo wants some French Open fun Credit crunch weighs on Monaco GP Isha in ITF Women's Futures quarters Shakhtar secure UEFA Cup final win Sharapova loses to Bondarenko May 20, 2009 Ferrari fight on after court defeat Court rejects Ferrari injunction Button may not have his way in Monaco French court to rule on Ferrari action Somdev in 2nd round of French Open qualifiers May 19, 2009 Prakash Amritraj ousted from French Open qualifiers Al Karamah rout Mohun Bagan Dempo enter AFC Cup quarters Nadal seals London berth Shakhtar braced for Bremen brawn Diwakar to lead India at Jr hockey World Cup Juventus bring back Cannavaro New Wimbledon rekindles old memories for Graf Van Basten in talks with Milan? Maradona to launch sports cafe in Dubai James ruled out of England qualifiers Sutil still haunted by Monaco memories Zheng sees record ranking as new start Sex scandal prompts tears and promises Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger Sharapova wins first singles match after injury May 18, 2009 Ranieri sacked as Juventus coach Beckham helps England to launch World Cup bid Phelps ends comeback meet on a losing note Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan Bolt clocks world 150 metres best Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval Real Mallorca spoil Barca's celebrations Ferrari International Assistance sounds hollow now Inter's Mourinho confirms Milito bid Kapur ends tied 35th, Chowrasia tied 61st at Irish Open West Brom suspend Bednar after drug allegations Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof May 17, 2009 Liverpool, Chelsea win; West Brom go down Wolfsburg close in on Bundesliga title Boxing: Suranjoy bags lone gold Federer stuns clay king Nadal in Madrid final Safina overpowers Wozniacki to seal Madrid title Prakash, Harsh finish runners-up Images: The Champions' roll Phelps tastes first defeat in a year Inter land Serie A title after Milan lose Barcelona champions after Real Madrid lose Nadal, Federer to clash in final Newcastle lose as relegation dogfight goes to the wire May 16, 2009 Man United clinch third straight league title Manchester United win English Premier League Safina ousts Schnyder to reach Madrid Open final Kapur, Chowrasia make cut at Irish Open Prakash and Harsh in finals of ATP Challenger events Sania-Chuang ousted from Madrid Open Nalbandian has hip surgery, could miss four months Phelps makes splash with triumphant return Murray falls in Madrid but Rafa goes through Federer, Djokovic through to Madrid semis May 15, 2009 Ferrari take legal action against F1 body Mohun Bagan serves notice to Bhutia India beat Japan 5-1, finish fifth Sania-Chuang through to Madrid semis Ancelotti set to take over at Chelsea Abhinav Bindra's father arrested CWG 2010 preparations behind schedule Man City ready to swoop for Drogba Safina tested in Madrid, Jankovic cruises Nadal gets walkover, Federer through May 14, 2009 Sania-Chuang enter Madrid quarters Safina survives, Dementieva doesn't Van Gaal to coach Bayern Munich Lazio lift fifth Italian Cup Barca rout Bilbao to win King's Cup Nadal and Djokovic seal easy wins at Madrid Open United set for crowning glory against Arsenal Late goal leaves United on verge of title Renault echo Ferrari's pullout threat May 13, 2009 Chelsea surprise for Abhishek Bachchan Kiev could lose right to stage Euro 2012 final Kiev and 4 Polish cities to host Euro 2012 Sudirman Cup: India rout Scotland 5-0 Venus bundled out in Madrid but Jankovic through Ferrari will quit F1 if 2010 rules stand Murray and Federer through in Madrid Gerrard named Footballer of the Year May 12, 2009 India play South Africa in World Group play-off Asia Cup hockey: India fail to make semis after draw Red Bull are our biggest rivals, says Brawn British Grand Prix could skip a year Bolt cleared to race in Manchester Defiant Southgate vows to fight on Champions League final ban for Fletcher Serena retires injured in Madrid Newcastle beat Middlesbrough 3-1 May 11, 2009 US $13 bn to prepare Delhi for 2010 Games Foreign boxing coaches not needed: Vijender Vijender ready to return to the ring Unlucky Abidal to miss two finals ITF suspends Gasquet for failed drugs test