Portsmouth clinch victory against Spurs 2-0

Defoe, the Portsmouth striker, scored the first goal in the 33rd minute as his team won a penalty after a ghastly tackle by Jermaine Jenas, the Spur defender. Then in the 68th minute, Crouch put Portsmouth ahead by two goals.

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New dawn for International cricket

Nowadays cricket melanges with entertainment. In cricket, today we have entertainment, scoops, scandals, controversies, tantrums, slinging and freakish action.. Now it has become ‘crictainment’. .

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Indian sports: Converting three to 30 in four years

The three individual medals won by India at the Beijing Olympics is a great achievement. At least, the platform is now set to achieve greater heights in the future. However, public-private partnership is a must to fulfill our sporting dreams..

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Miami Dolphins defeat New England Patriots

The American football team, Miami Dolphins finally ended its streak of losses and humiliations. The Dolphins beat the New England Patriots. The hero of the Dolphins victory was Robbie Brown who scored five of the Dolphins touchdowns..

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ICL secures significant win against BCCI

Even after being pushed to the background by IPL, the ICL has expanded to Ahmedabad at the cost of Rs 10 crore. Moreover, the ICL is fast becoming a haven for those international cricketers who have missed out on the riches of the IPL.. more on ICL secures significant win against BCCI

Traitorous Olympics champ and dutiful parasites!

Says the top boss of National Rifle Association of India, “Success has gone to their (gold medallists') heads and their statements betray arrogance…. If they do not acknowledge the fact, then they are ungrateful.”. more on Traitorous Olympics champ and dutiful parasites!

Batista - the animal has a soft corner for Aishwarya

The greatest WWE sensation, former world heavy weight champion, Batista, the Animal is in India for a short trip. He has expressed his desire to meet the most beautiful woman in the world Aishwarya Rai, only if she is interested.. more on Batista - the animal has a soft corner for Aishwarya

Ranatunga shows the way forward on ICL issue

Arjuna Ranatunga has taken a step that will restore sanctity in the cricketing world. It is important that the ICC emerges as the supreme authority in global cricketing matters rather than follow the diktat of an IPL honcho. more on Ranatunga shows the way forward on ICL issue

Arsenal defeats Blackburn 4-0

Arsene Wenger is a happy man now. His boys smashed the Blackburn Rovers 4-0 in a thrilling match held on Saturday. But it was Adebayor, the Togo striker, who made an impeccable shot from the spot and sealed an emphatic victory for the Gunners.. more on Arsenal defeats Blackburn 4-0

Orissa team may rope in Raju as chief coach

The Orissa Cricket Association is mulling to rope in former India left-arm spinner Venkatapathy Raju as its team's chief coach for 2008-09 Ranji season. However, his availability will be finalised after the BCCI annual meeting on September 27-28 . more on Orissa team may rope in Raju as chief coach

Another child prodigy from Orissa

Soyam Satyananda Kar from a remote part of Orissa's Jharsuguda district is all set to bring glory not only to Orissa but also to the country by taking part in the Federation of Italian Kickboxing to be held in Italy.. more on Another child prodigy from Orissa

Saina Nehwal creates history

Indian badminton sensation Saina Nehwal went on to win the Chinese Taipei Grand Prix Gold Open badminton tournament by beating Cheah Li Ya Lydia of Malaysia and clinched the second grand prix tournament win of her career.. more on Saina Nehwal creates history

A tale of two Chivas

Mexican soccer fans witnessed a different kind of excitement on September 13, when Chivas and Pachuca faced each other as part of their decades old rivalry in Pachuca. However, Pachuca scored five goals by taking advantage of the errors of Chivas. more on A tale of two Chivas

Vettel, youngest driver ever to win F1 race

Sebastian Vettel would have not been a very well known figure among the Formula one racing fans but after his maiden Grand Prix victory at the Monza circuit, with which he became the youngest driver ever to win a F1 race, he is sure to win accolades. more on Vettel, youngest driver ever to win F1 race

What is happening to Indian Tennis League?

The AITA announced plans for the ITL in May. This league is supposed to start in November. But nothing has been heard from the AITA and there is a big question mark surrounding the ITL.. more on What is happening to Indian Tennis League?

Miami Dolphins’ roster changes

The American football team, the Miami Dolphins, has made changes in their roster by signing Kirk Barton and Drew Atchison. This step has been taken to prepare for the game against the Arizona Cardinals, scheduled for September 14, 2008.. more on Miami Dolphins’ roster changes

Barclay's Premier League: Liverpool routs Man Utd

Liverpool defeated Manchester United 2-1 in one of its most combustible rivalries in the Anfield stadium on Saturday (September 13). Manchester United striker, Carlos Tevez stunned the entire stadium, scoring the first goal in the 3rd minute. more on Barclay's Premier League: Liverpool routs Man Utd

Dhoni-Yuvi combo: Wins ICC award

Laurels to the Indian cricket team, as Indian ODI skipper MS Dhoni bagged the annual ICC ODI Player of the Year 2008 award along with his deputy Yuvraj Singh who won the International Twenty20 Performer of the Year award.. more on Dhoni-Yuvi combo: Wins ICC award

Zinedine Zidane: A matchless football icon

Football icon Zinedine Zidane will be a part of the jury who will select the best player of La Liga for the Di Stefano Trophy. He's regarded as one of the best players in the game and is also famous for the 'head butt' act in the 2006 Germany World Cup. more on Zinedine Zidane: A matchless football icon

Dhoni and Yuvraj win ICC awards

The glittering ICC awards 2008 ceremony held in Dubai had great news for Indian cricket fans as Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and stylish southpaw Yuvraj Singh were awarded the ODI and the T20 Performer of the Year awards respectively.. more on Dhoni and Yuvraj win ICC awards

Windies will bounce back

Recent defeats suffered by West Indies have not exposed the impoverishment in fast bowling and batting. Gus Logie feels that West Indies cricket has good days ahead in the wake of young promising players coming up.. more on Windies will bounce back

The axe finally falls on Sourav

Amongst the four stalwarts of the Indian batting lineup, former Indian skipper, Sourav Ganguly, was dropped from the Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Trophy. However, Tendulkar and Kumble would be part of the Test squad.. more on The axe finally falls on Sourav

Bears win over Indianapolis Colts in opening game

The 2008-09 NFL witnessed a surprising and new team in Chicago Bears after their win over the Indianapolis Colts beating them in their home town with a 29-13 victory. The Indianapolis have to learn from their recent defeat. more on Bears win over Indianapolis Colts in opening game

Brett Favre surprises the critics

Brett Favre recently returned to New York Giants to play against Miami Dolphins. Brett Favre scored his first touchdown and the New York Giants won the first NFL Game against Miami Dolphins although my preference was for Miami Dolphins.. more on Brett Favre surprises the critics

Serena outclasses Jankovic, becomes world number one

First time grand slam finalist Jelena Jankovic could not match the power and brilliance of Serena Williams. Williams won the match in straight sets 6-4, 7-5. She is now the world number one.. more on Serena outclasses Jankovic, becomes world number one

US Open win takes Serena Williams to top rank

Serena yet again displayed her talent and tenacity and outclassed Jankovic throughout the final. This is her third US Open title and the ninth grand slam crown of her career. Jankovic admitted that Serena was just too good.. more on US Open win takes Serena Williams to top rank

Tottenham Hotspurs football club: A profile

In football, a team that deserves a profile is the Tottenham Hotspurs, which is among the biggest clubs in the London area along with Chelsea. They are number 19 with one point in the Barclay's Premier League Classifications for the 2008-2009 Season.. more on Tottenham Hotspurs football club: A profile

Hamilton stripped of the Belgian Grand Prix win

In the most bizarre Formula Grand Prix of the year, Lewis Hamilton was stripped off victory at the Belgian Grand Prix due to a penalty of 25 seconds. Ferrari's Felipa Massa stood first while Lewis finished third after the penalty.. more on Hamilton stripped of the Belgian Grand Prix win

Is the Indian cricket fan ready for a change?

IPL, ICL and Stanford the new face of T20 cricket has changed the way cricket as sport is perceived and accepted by the spectator. However, the powerful flow of T20 and league cricket is such that it will mobilise the general mass towards it.. more on Is the Indian cricket fan ready for a change?

Mission graduation: Dhoni back to college

Having tackled the best bowlers in the world and mastering his troops to numerous victories, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the dynamic captain from Ranchi, wants to add another feather to his illustrious persona by becoming a graduate. more on Mission graduation: Dhoni back to college

Paes lifts US Open mixed doubles title

The Indo-Zimbabwean duo of Leander Paes and Cara Black lifted the US Open Grand Slam mixed doubles title. This was second US Open mixed doubles win for Leander Paes. The duo will share the prize money of $150,000 from their win. more on Paes lifts US Open mixed doubles title

Brazil soccer remains global powerhouse

Although, Pele may be the inspiration for many footballers today, but there are many great footballers in the Brazilian national football team as well. Brazil is a country of football lovers remains a soccer powerhouse. more on Brazil soccer remains global powerhouse

Cricket at the Olympics?

The game has captured the hearts of a billion people for the last few decades. Will it be long before this sport becomes a rage all across the world? An inclusion in the Olympics will be just the shot in the arm cricket needs to spread globally. more on Cricket at the Olympics?

Cricket at the Olympics?

The game has captured the hearts of a billion people for the last few decades. Will it be long before this sport becomes a rage all across the world? An inclusion in the Olympics will be just the shot in the arm cricket needs to spread globally. more on Cricket at the Olympics?

US Open: Paes reaches final of the mixed doubles

Indian tennis star Leander Paes romped into the semifinals of the men's doubles and final of the mixed doubles of the US Open in New York. In the mixed doubles final Paes and Cara Black will take on Liezel Huber of US and Andy Murray of Britain. more on US Open: Paes reaches final of the mixed doubles

Is Andrew Symonds a snob?

Andrew Symonds' swagger has posed problems to opposition teams for quite some time. He has now started to torment his colleagues and his bosses as well. His latest breach of discipline may even prove to be the proverbial last straw.. more on Is Andrew Symonds a snob?

Manchester City crushes Sunderland 3-0

Shaun Wright-Phillips brought the second victory to Manchester City with two spectacular shots at the Stadium of Light. Wright-Phillips scored twice in the second half after Stephen Ireland's goal in the first half. Manchester beat the Black Cats 3-0.. more on Manchester City crushes Sunderland 3-0

India's reserve wicket keeper where art thou?

The recent India-Sri Lanka Test series exposed India's chink in the armour in terms of finding a reserve wicket keeper. Is Ibrahim Khaleel who plays for Hyderabad Heroes (ICL) the answer to Indian cricket's latest problem?. more on India's reserve wicket keeper where art thou?

India's reserve wicket keeper where art thou?

The recent India-Sri Lanka Test series exposed India's chink in the armour in terms of finding a reserve wicket keeper. Is Ibrahim Khaleel who plays for Hyderabad Heroes (ICL) the answer to Indian cricket's latest problem?. more on India's reserve wicket keeper where art thou?

Paes enters mixed doubles semis in US Open

Partnering Cara Black of Zimbabwe in the semi-finals of the mixed doubles, Paes has his eyes set on another Grand Slam crown. He has already qualified for the men's doubles quarter-finals. more on Paes enters mixed doubles semis in US Open

Arsenal routs Newcastle United 3-0

Arsenal regained its premiere form on Saturday with a superb 3-0 win over Newcastle United in the Barclays Premier League. It is also their first victory with such a large margin against one of the potential teams in the league matches.. more on Arsenal routs Newcastle United 3-0

How can we become a sporting nation?

Why can't our government take other sports, except cricket, seriously? There are so many things it can do to start with. A straightaway national honour like an Arjuna award and one crore cash prize should be made mandatory.. more on How can we become a sporting nation?

Chelsea ends with a draw at Stamford Bridge

It was a disappointing day for Chelsea fans as they were not able to overcome Tottenham Hotspur with the game ending in a draw. However, Chelsea still remains on the top row as they have secured seven points in three matches.. more on Chelsea ends with a draw at Stamford Bridge