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Victoria Pendleton placed on alert for racecourse jumps debut
Victoria Pendleton may graduate to “proper” jump racing in a fortnight’s time under plans being laid for her by the champion trainer, Paul Nicholls. The former Olympic cyclist has been getting her jockey’s education this winter in the point-to-point sphere, a more relaxed, grassroots version…
Michael Schumacher: news of F1 legend’s health not good, says former Ferrari boss
The condition of the multiple Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was the subject of fresh concern on Thursday evening following a remark from his old Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo, who said: “I have news and unfortunately it is not good.”The former Ferrari…
My wicket was the turning point - MS Dhoni
India's captain MS Dhoni has taken the burden of responsibility for a traumatic defeat in the fourth ODI against Australia at Manuka Oval, admitting it was his wicket so soon on the heels of Shikhar Dhawan's departure that changed the complexion of the match.For…
Michel Platini not among 5 candidates approved to run for FIFA president
Geneva: FIFA on Thursday approved five candidates to stand in February's vote to replace Sepp Blatter as president of world football's governing body, but Michel Platini has not yet made the list.The five who met the qualifications following a series of integrity tests were:…
Tendulkar hits nets, asks fans to keep faith in Team India
Sachin Tendulkar started preparations for the three-match T20 exhibition cricket tour of the USA next month where he and retired Australian great Shane Warne would lead opposing teams in the 'Cricket All-Stars Series 2015', at New York, Houston and Los Angeles.Tendulkar, who bid an…
Pakistan supported LeT; Hafiz, Lakhvi were heroes: Musharraf
Lahore: Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has admitted in an interview that Islamabad supported and trained groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the 1990s to carry out militancy in Kashmir. The former army chief has also said that Lashkar leaders like Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur…
Candid moments from Harbhajan-Geeta's wedding
India cricketer Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra are all set to celebrate their wedding day in a grand manner. The celebrations have already begun and the India off-spinner shared some of the candid moments on his Instagram and Facebook account. Ace designer Archana Kochhar has…
Driving a 'tuk-tuk', playing badminton: Team India take a break
Having levelled the three-match Test series in Colombo Virat Kohli and his team members are unwinding themselves in the most cool way. From going out in a 'tuk tuk' to playing badminton, members of Team India are having a gala time off the field. First,…
India spoil Sangakkara's farewell party
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed five second innings wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the second Test for a series-levelling victory at the P Sara Oval on Monday.Chasing an improbable 413-run victory target in home hero Kumar Sangakkara's farewell Test, Sri…
Super Sangakkara- Test journey in numbers
The word great is misused a lot in cricket, particularly when it comes to batsmen.Somehow, over the years the yardstick has been that any player who averages more than 50 in Tests is a great batsman.That may not always be true. As Kumar…