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‘We missed Bhajji today’

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:50:08 -0400

By Harpreet Kaur Lamba New Delhi Oct. 31: In difficulty lies opportunity, said Albert Einstein. On Friday, Virender Sehwag spared no effort to do just that. When skipper

Kumble injures finger

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:46:56 -0400

By Our Correspondent New Delhi Oct. 31: India captain Anil Kumble missed the better part of Day Three’s action at the Kotla after injuring the webbing of

‘Bhajji would have posed bigger threat’

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:47:12 -0400

By Our Correspondent New Delhi Oct. 31: Former Australian spinner Colin Miller is of the view that Harbhajan Singh would have given India an added advantage had

Local hero dominates opening practice

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:47:47 -0400

Sao Paulo, Oct. 31: Local hero Felipe Massa of Ferrari clocked the fastest time in Friday’s opening free practice session for Sunday’s world championship showdown

Low moisture behind slow pitch: Curator

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:47:48 -0400

By Rohit Bhardwaj New Delhi Oct. 31: With the Kotla pitch getting slower and lower by the day at the ongoing third India-Australia Test here, curator Radhey

Viru turns spin king

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:49:38 -0400

By Rahul Banerji New Delhi Oct. 31: Will the Kotla bare its fangs over the last two days of this contest or not was the question on

Witty Sehwag takes a dig at Oz

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:49:48 -0400

If Virender Sehwag is known for his ability to handle bouncers with ease, he is equally adept at doing so with verbal ones. The post-match

Impressive Naren eighth in Japan

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:15 -0400

By Our Correspondent Chennai Oct. 31: India’s Naren Kumar had an impressive outing on the opening day of the World Rally Championship in Sapporo, Japan, on Friday.

Impressive Naren eighth in Japan

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:15 -0400

By Our Correspondent Chennai Oct. 31: India’s Naren Kumar had an impressive outing on the opening day of the World Rally Championship in Sapporo, Japan, on Friday.

‘India need players like Nehwal’

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:30 -0400

By Our Correspondent Pune Oct. 31: After the success of shuttlers like Saina Nehwal, Chetan Anand and Anup Sridhar at international tournaments the one question that comes

‘India need players like Nehwal’

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:30 -0400

By Our Correspondent Pune Oct. 31: After the success of shuttlers like Saina Nehwal, Chetan Anand and Anup Sridhar at international tournaments the one question that comes

Hyderabad duo on a roll

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:46 -0400

By Sundari Iyer Pune Oct. 31: Guru Sai Dutt became the first Indian male shuttler to reach the semifinals of the Yonex Sunrise BWF world junior badminton

Hyderabad duo on a roll

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:46 -0400

By Sundari Iyer Pune Oct. 31: Guru Sai Dutt became the first Indian male shuttler to reach the semifinals of the Yonex Sunrise BWF world junior badminton

Brown promises Hull of a battle at Old Trafford

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:43:04 -0400

By Julian Guyer LONDON Oct. 31: Not many teams arrive at Old Trafford higher up the Premier League table than champions Manchester United — especially in their

Brown promises Hull of a battle at Old Trafford

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:43:04 -0400

By Julian Guyer LONDON Oct. 31: Not many teams arrive at Old Trafford higher up the Premier League table than champions Manchester United — especially in their

Chirag ready for stern Goan test

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:38:57 -0400

BY OUR CORRESPONDENT KOLKATA Oct. 31: Chirag United face a stern test when they take on I-League table toppers Sporting Clube de Goa at the Salt Lake

Is I-League most compelling one ever?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:19 -0400

By Novy Kapadia Trends till the fifth round suggest that the 2nd ONGC I-League may become the most competitive national league ever. So far, all 12

AI out to extend good form

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:36 -0400

BY OUR CORRESPONDENT Mumbai Oct. 31: In the second derby between Air India and Mumbai FC at Cooperage grounds on Saturday, the former will be out to

Bagan stun Dempo to register first victory

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:50 -0400

Margao, Oct. 31: Ten-man Mohun Bagan played with determination as stunned Dempo by a solitary goal to register their first win in the ONGC I-League

India suffer crushing loss

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:35:43 -0400

Sydney, Oct. 31: The Indian women’s team was outplayed in their opening match of a five-match ODI series as the hosts Australia romped home to

Bakshi ends T-4th in Faldo Golf Series

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:55:45 -0400

By Our Correspondent New Delhi After having placed himself in a good position to win the Faldo Series Rahul Bakshi faltered in the final round, shooting a

Celestial Son, Zafar please

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:33:07 -0400

By Our Correspondent Bengaluru Oct. 31: Celestial Son, Zafar and Alekona impressed most when the following horses were exercised on the trial track here on Friday. Inner sand: 800

Letzig, Jones share lead

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:33:18 -0400

Palm Coast (Florida), Oct. 31: Michael Letzig and Kent Jones both carded seven-under 65 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the $4.6 million

Benitez supports Maradona

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:33:41 -0400

Liverpool (England), Oct. 31: Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is relishing the prospect of new Argentina boss Diego Maradona’s visit to England next week. Maradona is due

Wozniak cruises into quarters

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:33:52 -0400

Quebec City, Oct. 31: Fifth-seeded Aleksandra Wozniak delighted the home fans with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over US qualifier Carly Gullickson on Thursday to reach

Above The Line impresses

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:35:06 -0400

By Our Correspondent Hyderabad Oct. 31. Above The Line, Ride To Glory, Yanamaria, Hurricane Bay and Sugar Lady worked attractively when the following horses were exercised here

Acceptors for Sunday races

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:35:30 -0400

By Our Correspondent Hyderabad Oct. 31: Following are the acceptances for the first day of the Hyderabad winter season races to be held at the Malakpet Race

Marion spills heart out

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:54:09 -0400

The disgraced athlete Marion Jones spilled her heart out to Oprah Winfrey on the famous host's chat show recently. Speaking for the first time since

Neha, Ritwik are an item

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:54:26 -0400

There has been a lot of speculation in the press about our relationship. There were stories about us not being together," Neha Dhupia told People

Night in jail for drunk Daly

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:54:36 -0400

Two-time major golf champion John Daly spent a night in jail at the weekend after police found him drunk outside a restaurant, the Winston-Salem Journal