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Karachi, Oct 8: With diplomatic tensions between the two countries flaring in the wake of recent developments at the border, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought clearance from its government to send the hockey team for the FIH Junior World Cup to be held in Lucknow in December. PHF secretary Shahbaz Ahmed told the media that the junior hockey team would only travel to India if the

Ahmedabad, Oct 8: India suffered a shock defeat in the inaugural match of the ongoingKabaddi World Cup as they were upstaged 32-34 by South Korea here on Friday (Oct 7). The Koreans, who were trailing by seven points at one stage, capitalised on a few defensive errors towards the end to stage a superb comeback and clinch victory in the last two minutes. Jang Kun Lee produced a terrific performance

London, Oct 6: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has blasted Maria Sharapova after she said that the governing body was attempting to make an example of her during her bitter doping ban. The 29-year-old Russian superstar, who had a two-year suspension slashed to 15 months on Tuesday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), also said the ITF exhibited a lack of neutrality in the dispute

New Delhi, Oct 6: Paralympic silver medallist Deepa Malik has alleged rude behaviour by a cabin crew member of TATA-SIA-run Vistara, prompting the airline to issue an apology. Malik, who was travelling on Vistara's Mumbai-Delhi flight UK 902 on Thursday, when the incident happened, also complained to the airlines about "poor handling" of wheelchair-bound passengers by the airline staff. In her

New Delhi, Oct 5: The 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup kicks off this week in India, with a row over a decision to bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport's showcase event. Formidable Iran clash with newcomers the United States in Friday's opening round of the competition that also includes top sides from Australia, South Korea, England, Poland, Kenya

Oct 5: Maria Sharapova's reduced suspension for a doping violation is set to provide a healthy boost to her bank balance with corporate sponsors reaffirming their commitment to the Russian player. The 29-year-old can return to the court next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her two-year ban by nine months on Tuesday. Sharapova's stunning admission in March that she had tested

New Delhi, Oct 4: As defending champions India gearing up for the upcoming 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, starting October 7, 2016 in Ahmedabad, several Indian sports stars are cheering up for the home side. Indian cricket stars Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, London Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal, MC Mary Kom, and present and former India Hockey captain PR Sreejesh and Sardar Singh along with otheers are

Mumbai, Oct 4: Rio Paralympics medal winner Deepa Malik is not happy that the quadrennial event is called Paralympics. Instead, she wants it to be known as Olympics Paralympics, as it involves the best of differently-abled athletes from across the world. In a felicitation ceremony held at the Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy here on Monday, India's four 2016 Paralympics winners were honoured by

Chaska (usa), Oct 3: The victory leap was a bit premature, but the hugs that came later on the 18th green were as timely as the putts Phil Mickelson kept rolling in on a beautiful Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Soon Mickelson would take the party upstairs, swigging champagne on an elevated walkway and spraying the cheering crowd below. If anyone deserved to celebrate a long-awaited

Burnley, Oct 3: Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal were lucky to come away with a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley after a disputed injury-time winner took them within two points of the Premier League summit. Burnley were left frustrated after defender Laurent Koscielny scored from a corner deep into stoppage time, as the ball rebounded off his hand and over the line. Despite the controversial finish