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New Delhi, Nov 24: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar Monday refused to comment on Justice Mudgal Commitee's report on the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing and betting scandal. Tendulkar, a Rajya Sabha member, said here that the Supreme Court will look into the case, and it was not wise for him to make a comment. "The honorable Supreme Court is hearing the case. It wouldn't be wise

Hyderabad, Nov 23: Taking a dig at media, India's tennis star Sania Mirza today said she is spared from "nonsense" writing about her only when she is not playing. "When I am not playing I read newspapers because that is the only time they don't write nonsense about me," Sania said during an interactive session of CII Young Indians 'Youth Conclave' here. Sania, winner of three mixed doubles Grand

Sochi (Russia), Nov 22: Trailing by a full point with just two games remaining, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand would desperately need a victory to stay afloat against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match in Sochi on Sunday. With the scores at 5.5-4.5 in favour of the Norwegian, Anand needs one victory and the Indian will try to achieve it in the last game of the match

New Delhi, Nov 22: Under pressure from AIBA, Boxing India (BI) on Friday said it has decided to issue a show cause notice to boxer Sarita Devi's husband and personal coach for their unauthorised presence at the ringside during the Incheon Asian Games in South Korea. Sarita faces the prospect of a life ban from AIBA, the sport's apex body, even though BI is trying to reduce the enormity of the

Sochi (Russia), Nov 21: Despite being down 4-5 with just three more games to go, Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said he was fine with an easy draw in the ninth game and insisted that he still has a chance of posting a win in the World Chess Championship match. "You have to just play the positions you get, the situations you get. I can count, I know the score but I think I still have some chances,"

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20: Veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, has found support from batting lengend Sachin Tendulkar who has written a letter to the Sports Minister urging him to support her and ensure that her career is not terminated prematurely. In a letter to Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, dated November 15, the iconic batsman said he is disconcerted

Sochi, Nov 20: The 2014 World Chess Championship is poised interestingly, as the title challenger from India, Viswanathan Anand, has to take some risk to strike soon to be in contention for the crown with Norwegian world champion Magnus Carlsen enjoying a one-point lead, say experts. With the 12-round match nearing the closing stages, Anand's fans here have one question that is bugging their minds

Nov 19: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has hit out at Gurunath Meiyyapan, son-in-law of ICC President N Srinivasan, over his involvement in betting and also questioned the Tamil Nadu strongman's silence in the whole spot-fixing and betting issue. "The full force of the law must come down on Meiyyapan," Gavaskar said while speaking to the India Today Group in Melbourne. Gavaskar said

Nov 19: India captain Virat Kohli, who recently blew a kiss to rumoured girlfriend Anushka Sharma during the third One-Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad, says that his on-field graphic avatar will also blow kisses if he performs well. Kohli on Monday launched a 3D animated character of himself, including a logo and a website. With these launches, Kohli became the first

New Delhi, Nov 18: India's chief hockey coach Terry Walsh quit from his position after his contractual talks with Hockey India and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) broke down but a fresh proposal is still being worked out for the Australian's consideration. Walsh, whose contract was to come to an end on Wednesday, had already submitted his resignation last month after his demands for a greater