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Slovenian steeplechase champion denies doping allegations

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Rahul

Ljubljana – Slovenian steeplechase champion Bostjan Buc on Tuesday dismissed media reports which mentioned him in connection doping scheme exposed in Austria. “I have no idea why I was brought into this context,” Buc, 28, sauid in a telephone interview … Continue reading →

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Global Mind Sports Foundation aims to boost interest in chess

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rahul

Aiming to give a fillip to the game of chess and motivate and train young talents in the game, The Global Mind Sports Foundation, is panning various tournaments, coaching camps and several activities round the year across the state soon. … Continue reading →

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Iran anhilates US, but only on the wrestling mat!

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Rahul

Tehran, Mar.13 (ANI): Iran beat the United States in a wrestling competition in Tehran on Thursday, the same day President Obama announced that the U.S. is extending sanctions against that nation for one more year. Six U.S. wrestlers participated in … Continue reading →

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Bar Refaeli strips …again

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): It looks like Israeli beauty Bar Refaeli can’t get enough of stripping – after gracing the cover of latest edition of Sports Illustrated, the model has once again stripped off for swim/sports label Hurley. Refaeli, girlfriend … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged actor leonardo dicaprio, bar refaeli, beauty bar, fox news, Girlfriend, Hollywood, Hollywood actor, hurley clothes, leonardo dicaprio, match made in heaven, photographer, Sports | Leave a comment

Three Sri Lankan cricketers still under medical observation in hospital

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Rahul

Colombo, Mar.6 (ANI): Three Sri Lankan cricketers are still recuperating in hospital after they sustained serious injuries in the Lahore terror attack earlier this week. According to the director general of the Sri Lankan Sports Ministry (medical unit), Geethanjana Mendis, … Continue reading →

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Twenty20 World Cup could be next target, say experts

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Rahul

London, Mar.5 (ANI): This summer’s Twenty20 World Cup in England could be next target of terrorists, British Government ministers feared last night. Terrified cricket bosses are to hold urgent talks with security officials in a bid to avoid a repeat … Continue reading →

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England may host Pak-Australia Test series

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Rahul

Johannesburg, Mar. 4 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has indicated that next year’s scheduled cricket Tests between Australia and Pakistan could be held in England. The discussions had been going on for several weeks before Tuesday’s terror attack in Lahore. “Pakistan … Continue reading →

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Lankan cricketers arrive home

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Rahul

Colombo, Mar. 4 (ANI): The Sri Lankan cricket team arrived home from Pakistan by a special charted plane on Wednesday, a day after getting targeted by terrorists in Lahore. On Tuesday, around a dozen heavily armed assailants attacked the Sri … Continue reading →

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We’re shocked, but everyone is okay: Sangakkara

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Rahul

Lahore, Mar.3 (ANI): Sri Lanka vice-captain Kumar Sangakkara, who sustained shrapnel injuries in the terror attack, has said that all the Lankan players were safe and out of danger. “There are a few injuries but everyone is safe and all … Continue reading →

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Passengers brand Bar Rafaeli’s steamy pic on plane ‘soft porn’

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Rahul

Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): Southwest Airlines has come under fire over the steamy picture of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model Bar Rafaeli splashed on the side of one of its commercial 737s. The picture features Israeli supermodel Refaeli, currently … Continue reading →

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Sri Lankan cricket team attacked in Lahore, players injured

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Rahul

Lahore,Mar.3 (ANI): At least eight Sri Lankan cricket players were reportedly injured on Tuesday when some unidentified persons opened firing at the visitors near the Gaddafi stadium here. According to The News, unidentified gunmen opened indiscriminate firing on the bus … Continue reading →

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Terror Attack on Sri Lankan Team Video | Sri Lankan Tour Cancelled

Posted on March 3, 2009 by admin

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Sri Lankan cricketers injured in terror attack

Posted on March 3, 2009 by admin

Terror struck at the heart of cricket when masked gunmen attacked the bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Five cricketers, including Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan captain, and his deputy Kumar Sangakkara, received … Continue reading →

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Rotator cuff repair surgery provides long-term pain relief, improves shoulder functions

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, March 1 (ANI): A rotator cuff repair surgery can help significantly reduce pain and improve shoulder functions, even after a tear recurrence, according to a new study. Rotator cuff tears occur due to traumatic events like a fall or … Continue reading →

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Kapil Dev unveils mascot of INWAS in Bangalore

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rahul

Bangalore, Feb 27 (ANI): Former Indian cricket skipper Kapil Dev unveiled the mascot of International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports World Games (INWAS) in Bangalore. A leopard cub standing on its two feet is the mascot for INWAS-2009, which is cheduled … Continue reading →

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Aiyar acknowledges need for devolution of powers to local self-Govts

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Rahul

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Union Minister for Panchayat Raj, Youth Welfare and Sports Mani Shanker Aiyar has acknowledged the need for strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions by devolution of financial and legislative powers. Inaugurating a conference on Panchayati Raj in … Continue reading →

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Miandad to train Afghanistan’s cricket team

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Rahul

Karachi, Feb.21 (ANI): Top Pakistani cricket officials may have denied Javed Miandad more say in the working of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but the veteran cricketer is in great demand in Afghanistan. Miandad has said that he has received … Continue reading →

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Skiing competition in Himachal Pradesh draws huge crowds

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Rahul

Manali, Feb 20 (ANI): Thousands turned up for a skiing competition here after nearly twenty years. The Winter Carnival included a cultural programme, which provided to be a bonus for visitors this year. “Manali’s cultural programme was based on skiing. … Continue reading →

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A-Rod blames cousin for injecting him with steroids when he was young, naove

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez has admitted that his cousin repeatedly injected him with a substance from the Dominican Republic. The New York Yankees star blamed his 2003 positive test on being young and naive. … Continue reading →

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Indian Ice hockey team prepared for IIHF Challenge Cup

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Rahul

Ladakh, Feb 15, (ANI): Indian Ice Hockey team is practising very hard in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh district for the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Challenge Cup which is scheduled to be play in Abu Dhabi this March. The … Continue reading →

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