Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Sports:2/14/2013 8:07:43 PM



Rogge may face revolt over sport vote

Wrestling may be facing a bleak time as regards its Olympic future but it could have the last laugh at the IOC's Session in September in Buenos Aires.






Ronaldo rescues draw for Real vs United

Ronaldo rescued Real Madrid with a brilliant header against United to salvage a 1-1 draw in Wednesday's heavyweight Champions League showdown.






India need to bat responsibly, says Akram

Legendary pacer Wasim Akram will be back to give his expert views on the India-Australia series starting on Feb 22. For now, he believes India have the edge.






India need to bat responsibly, says Akram

Legendary pacer Wasim Akram will be back to give his expert views on the India-Australia series starting on Feb 22. For now, he believes India have the edge.






Gauti's exclusion a big setback: Hayden

With less than 10 days for the start of the first Test in Chennai, Matthew Hayden spoke about Australia's chances and the changes in the Indian team.








Roger speeds to opening Rotterdam win

Roger Federer began the defence of his Rotterdam World Tennis title by crushing Slovenia's Grega Zemlja 6-3, 6-1 in just 57 minutes on Wednesday.






Rayudu coming good just when it matters

Ambati Rayudu followed up his century in the Irani Trophy with a composed 87 for BP's XI against the Australians in the first warm-up match on Wednesday.






Did wrestling suffer due to inactive FILA?

Is wrestling's international body also to be blamed for the sport's removal from the 2020 Olympics even though the clamour against the decision grew bigger.






'Tendulkar's greatness is his longevity'

Michael Clarke's primary endeavour during the upcoming four-match Test series against India will be to stop Tendulkar from scoring "too many runs".








IOC plays down decision after uproar

The recommendation to drop wrestling from the Olympics has angered athletes and fans around the world and the IOC played down finality of its decision.






Rayudu, Rassol shine in warm-up match

Ambati Rayudu struck a fluent 87 while Parvez Rassol showed his all-round prowess as the warm-up match between BP's XI and Australia ended in a tame draw.






Ministry to ask IOC to rethink decision

Shocked by International Olympic Committee's move to take wrestling off 2020 Olympic roster, the sports ministry said it would ask IOC to reconsider the move.






WI women pip Australia to enter final

West Indies stunned Australia by eight runs in a thrilling low-scoring Super Six stage match to storm into the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.








SA's top-six among the best, Smith says

Skipper Graeme Smith believes South Africa have possibly the best top-six among contemporary batting line-ups as they prepare to face Pakistan in 2nd Test.






Advani enters Welsh Open pre-quarters

Pankaj Advani created history by becoming the first Indian cueist ever to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the BetVictor Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series.






IOA, WFI hopeful of wrestling comeback

IOC-recognised IOA and the Wrestling Federation of India hoped that wrestling would be brought back on the Olympic schedule after reconsideration.






Nadal wins doubles debut at Brazil Open

World number five Spaniard Rafael Nadal teamed up with Argentina's David Nalbandian to post a three-set doubles victory in the Brazil Open late on Tuesday.








Ibrahimovic sent off as PSG triumph

Paris St Germain conceded a late goal and had Ibrahimovic sent off in added time in a 2-1 win at Valencia in their Champions League last-16 first leg.






Serena edges towards regaining top spot

Serena Williams moved to within 2 wins of becoming world no. 1 for the first time in two-and-a-half years after reaching the third round of the Qatar Open.






Pakistan close to an Olympic ban: IOC

Pakistan could soon join neighbours India as Olympic outcasts with the IOC considering suspending the country over what it said was government interference.






Rassol scalps 7 to bowl Aus out for 241

Parvez Rassol took 7-45 as the Australians were bowled out for 241 on the first day of their two-day warm-up match against the Board President's XI.








Rassol scalps 7 to bowl Aus out for 241

Parvez Rassol took 7-45 as the Australians were bowled out for 241 on the first day of their two-day warm-up match against the Board President's XI.






It's a black day for wrestling, says Satpal

The wrestling fraternity around the world was left muttering in disbelief. Meanwhile, Sushil's mentor Satpal called it a black day in the history of wrestling.






Wrestling hurled out of 2020 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee dealt a crippling blow to wrestling, when its executive board decided to remove the sport from the 2020 Olympics.






Delhi Daredevils swap Taylor for Nehra

Pacer Ashish Nehra returns to the Delhi Daredevils squad for IPL 6 as the franchise swapped him for Ross Taylor in the ongoing players trading window.






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