Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Ronaldo farewells Brazil national team

Ronaldo farewells Brazil national team


Ronaldo farewells Brazil national team

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 08:25 PM PDT

Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team came to an emotional end as he was given a send-off during a friendly game against Romania.


Dirk Nowitzki eyes NBA title glory

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 08:15 PM PDT

But if he's going to claim his first NBA title - the one that will catapult him, asterisk-free, into the ranks of Greatest Players of All-Time.


No excuses acceptable for new Warriors coach

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 08:07 PM PDT

New Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson said on Tuesday he will "not tolerate excuses" when he takes the reins of the struggling franchise.


Mavericks' Haywood to play against the Heat in game four

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:07 PM PDT

Dallas Mavericks back-up centre Brendan Haywood was cleared to play in Tuesday's fourth game of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, coach Rick Carlisle said.


'Showman' Bolt eyes maiden Oslo 200m

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 05:57 PM PDT

Double world and Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt makes his Norwegian bow at Bislett Games, appearing in a 200m for the first time this season.

Sania falls at first hurdle in Birminhgam

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 05:37 PM PDT

India's Sania Mirza, ranked 58 in the world, fell 3-6, 6-4, 2-6 to Austria's Tamira Paszek in the first round of the Birmingham grass court event on Tuesday.


Tigers edge Chargers in Indian Volley League

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 05:35 PM PDT

Yanam Tigers edged out Hyderabad Chargers 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 25-19 in their Indian Volley League (IVL) game on Tuesday.


Beto, God's gift to Indian football

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 05:16 PM PDT

The moment Roberto Mendes da Silva, affectionately known as Beto, slips into those boots, he plays the role of a master magician at work.


Villa, Alonso help Spain win 3-0 in Venezuela

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:21 PM PDT

David Villa and Xabi Alonso netted long-range free kicks from near-identical positions to help Spain to a 3-0 win over Venezuela in a friendly international.


Allen exercises option to rejoin Celtics

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:12 PM PDT

Ray Allen exercised his contract option to remain with the Boston Celtics, keeping intact the team's "Big Three" unit of Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, the NBA team announced on Tuesday.


Timeline of Tiger Woods' injuries

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:08 PM PDT

A chronology of Tiger Woods' injuries.


Hurting Tiger pulls out of US Open

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:05 PM PDT

Tiger Woods, a 14-time major champion chasing the all-time record of 18 won by Jack Nicklaus, said that he will not play in next week's US Open.


Plucky Irish give 'Trap' win over compatriots

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:01 PM PDT

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni put one over his compatriots on Tuesday as his side beat a largely-dominant Italy 2-0 in a friendly.


Gomez, Ozil strike as Germany go 10 points clear

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 03:54 PM PDT

Germany went ten-points clear at the top of their Euro 2012 qualifying group as stars Mario Gomez and Mesut Ozil netted in a 3-1 win over minnows Azerbaijan.


Berdych rallies to reach 2nd round in Halle

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 03:49 PM PDT

Second-seeded Tomas Berdych saved three match points before rallying to beat Ruben Bemelmans 5-7, 7-6 (8), 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Gerry Weber Open.


Xavier to play for Churchill Brothers

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 02:06 PM PDT

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited football team will lose one of their most trusted players in the next season with medio Xavier Vijay Kumar deciding to join Churchill Brothers, Goa on a two-year contract, reportedly for Rs 90 lakh.


LeBron's guide joins as national coach

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 01:55 PM PDT

Experienced National Basketball Association (NBA) coach Kenny Natt - guide of Miami Heat superstar LeBron James - arrived in Delhi late on Monday night.


Barcelona keen to tap the Indian market

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 01:46 PM PDT

Barcelona could be slowly overturning a fan base in India that has traditionally been held by Manchester United, Chelsea and other English clubs.


We are missing Gayle, admits Sarwan

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 01:01 PM PDT

It is clear now that should the hosts have any chance of giving India a tough fight in this series, the big-hitting Chris Gayle will have to be back in the squad.


Tests in the Caribbean will be tough: VVS

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 12:29 PM PDT

From opening for India on his first tour to the West Indies in 1997, to becoming the vice-captain a second time, VVS Laxman has been there and done that.


'We take pride in being world champions'

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 12:08 PM PDT

"Being world champions is not a joke. It is a great responsibility for all of us and we take great pride in it," Rohit Sharma said after his knock in the first ODI.


Iraqi football body delays elections till Friday

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 11:00 AM PDT

The general secretary of the Iraqi Football Association says elections for the group's governing body that were to be held Tuesday have been delayed until Friday.


Title contenders Lokomotiv Moscow sack coach

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 10:26 AM PDT

Lokomotiv Moscow have fired coach Yuri Krasnozhan despite the railway side being among the Russian Premier League title contenders.


Luis Enrique set for AS Roma post

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 10:11 AM PDT

Barcelona reserve team coach and former star Luis Enrique has reached agreement with AS Roma to take over as head coach at the Serie A outfit.


Chennai spike Kerala to remain afloat in Indian Volleyball League

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 10:09 AM PDT

The Indian Volleyball League continued to chart an unpredictable course as hosts Chennai Spikers defeated Kerala Killers in a five-setter that could have gone either way.


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