Golfer Lahiri’s Malaysian performance gives him hope

Golfer Lahiri’s Malaysian performance gives him hope

Kuala Lumpur, April 21 (IANS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri is ready to return to the winning trail after enjoying a remarkable Malaysian swing. The 26-year-old finished tied-10th at the star-studded Malaysian Open Sunday and was also part of Team Asia where he contributed two points to tie with Europe in the inaugural EurAsia Cup here […]

Umadevi, Magimairaj bow out of World Snooker

Umadevi, Magimairaj bow out of World Snooker

Leeds, April 21 (IANS) The Indian interest in the Eden World Ladies Snooker Championship ended here when both Revanna Umadevi and Chitra Magimairaj failed to qualify for the knock-out stage after suffering defeats in their respective group league matches. Umadevi finished fifth in her group after losing to Ng On Yee, Anna Prisazhunk and Jessica […]

Harendra appointed junior hockey team’s coach

Harendra appointed junior hockey team’s coach

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Monday appointed Harendra Singh as the coach of the junior men’s team keeping in mind the 2016 Junior World Cup to be held in India. Harendra will join the training camp April 25. “The appointment of Harendra Singh is in line with our efforts to prepare the […]

Maxwell stars again in Kings XI Punjab’s big win

Maxwell stars again in Kings XI Punjab’s big win

Sharjah, April 21 (IANS) Another superb show of batting by Glenn Maxwell gave Kings XI Punjab a massive seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in a big run chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here Sunday. Former champions Rajasthan Royals thought they had a winning total on board after half-centuries […]

Midfielder Nilton plays down summer move

Midfielder Nilton plays down summer move

Rio de Janeiro, April 21 (IANS) Midfielder Nilton has played down a possible move to Europe this summer. Reports have linked the Brazilian with a transfer to Liverpool and Internazionale, but the 26-year-old insists his focus is on helping Cruzeiro defend their Brazilian Serie A title, reported Xinhua. “This has been going on since last […]

Genes decide why you can’t tolerate pain

Genes decide why you can’t tolerate pain

New York, April 21 (IANS) To understand why different individuals have different pain tolerance levels, scientists have discovered four genes that play a vital role in deciding this. “The study is quite significant because it provides an objective way to understand pain and why some people have a higher tolerance for pain than others,” said […]

Stuttgart stun Schalke, Leverkusen victorious

Stuttgart stun Schalke, Leverkusen victorious

Berlin, April 21 (IANS) Relegation-threatened Stuttgart upset third-placed Schalke 3-1 while Emir Spahic’s brace helped Leverkusen secure fourth place at Nuremberg to close the 31st round of the Bundesliga German football league. Martin Harnik’s brace eased Stuttgart’s relegation worries as the ‘Swabians’ established a four-point gap clear of the relegation zone thanks to a crucial […]

Benfica clinches Portuguese league title

Benfica clinches Portuguese league title

Lisbon, April 21 (IANS) Benfica beat Olhanense 2-0 at the Luz Stadium here with a double from Lima to clinch the Portuguese top flight football league title. Brazilian attacker Lima put Benfica ahead in the 57th minute and then scored again in the 60th when his effort went between goalkeeper Vid Belec’s legs Sunday, reports […]

PEC Zwolle stun Ajax to grab maiden Dutch Cup

PEC Zwolle stun Ajax to grab maiden Dutch Cup

Rotterdam, April 21 (IANS) A sensational Dutch Cup final ended in a 5-1 win for PEC Zwolle against Ajax. Sunday’s match started with Ajax fans throwing fireworks in the penalty area of their own goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer. After the mess was cleaned up, Ricardo van Rhijn blasted home the opening goal for Ajax with a […]

Armaan Ebrahim set for GT World Series

Armaan Ebrahim set for GT World Series

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) One of India’s top racing drivers Armaan Ebrahim will compete in the Blancpain GT World Series that gets underway at the French track of Nogaro this weekend with six former Formula 1 drivers and several former GT champions also in the fray. The championship comprises seven rounds featuring 14 races with […]