From: indiatimes on Wed, Jul 30 2008 4:34 PM

The International Olympic Committee agreed to allow Iraq to participate in the Beijing games, reversing itself after Baghdad pledged to ensure the independence of its national Olympics panel.

From: indiatimes on Wed, Jul 30 2008 4:27 PM

A demoralised India will have to quickly find a solution to counter the twin threat posed by Sri Lankan spinners as they go into the must-win second Test here on Thursday with the reputation of their star-studded batting line-up at stake.

From: indiatimes on Sat, Jul 19 2008 12:07 AM

Ric Charlesworth's controversial stint with Indian hockey has finally come to an end, the Sports Authority of India accepted his resignation. The decision to accept Charlesworth resignation was taken after a meeting with top International Hockey Federation officials and key members of the IO...

From: indiatimes on Thu, Jul 17 2008 4:01 AM

Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian will probably miss the 2008 Olympics, which open on August 8 in Beijing, due to a severe muscular injury in his right arm.

From: indiatimes on Wed, Jul 16 2008 10:37 PM

The Gachibowli stadium in Hyderabad turned into a virtual battle field during the Junior Hockey Asia Cup semifinal between India and Pakistan when players from both the teams clashed, following an alleged unsportsmanlike behaviour by Muhammad Irfan of the visiting side.

From: indiatimes on Wed, Jul 16 2008 4:54 AM

Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho agreed to leave Barcelona, where he was deemed surplus to requirements, and sign for AC Milan in a deal reported to be worth USD 30 million.

From: indiatimes on Tue, Jul 15 2008 6:23 AM

Man City manager Mark Hughes has given his backing to Manchester City's ambitious attempts to sign Ronaldinho, the Barcelona and Brazil playmaker.

From: indiatimes on Sun, Jul 13 2008 4:07 PM

In next month's Beijing Olympics, Tennis will be one of India's main medal hopes with Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania leading India's charge. Lee and Hesh may have narrowly missed out on a medal at Athens 2004, but Paes is confident they will make it to the podium at Beijin...

From: indiatimes on Wed, Jul 09 2008 10:29 PM

Brazilian star footballer Ronaldinho was included among the three over aged players in the Brazilian side for the Olympics. However the participation of this veteran Barca player is not sure.

From: indiatimes on Tue, Jul 08 2008 1:28 PM

International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit chief Paul Condon feels that the Indian Premier League PL may go the Sharjah way, where several matches were suspected to have been fixed by a network of bookies in the 1990's in collusion with players.

From: indiatimes on Wed, Jul 02 2008 11:05 PM

A star-laden roster of NBA players of the United States Men's Basketball team for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing has said that they will surely win a gold medal in the Olympics.

From: indiatimes on Sun, Jun 29 2008 10:09 PM

Venus Williams entred into the fourth round of the straight sets win over the Spanish qualifier Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez.

From: indiatimes on Wed, Jun 25 2008 9:24 PM

In a sensational allegation, several unnamed Malaysian hockey players have been accused by their own governing body of fixing a match against India in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup held in Kuala Lumpur last month.

From: indiatimes on Tue, Jun 24 2008 3:30 PM

Sania Mirza beat Catalina Castano of Colombia in three sets to move into the second round of the women's singles in the Wimbledon championships.

From: indiatimes on Sun, Jun 22 2008 11:04 AM

Jane McGrath, 42, the wife of former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, died after a long battle with breast cancer, Cricket Australia announced.

From: indiatimes on Sat, Jun 21 2008 11:08 AM

Here's a sneak preview of top tennis players, who have been drawn for the Wimbledon 2008...

From: indiatimes on Thu, Jun 19 2008 9:51 AM

Tiger Woods is now set to miss the rest of the season due to the injury on his left knee.

From: indiatimes on Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:40 AM

Tiger Woods made yet another clutch birdie at 18, then parred the first hole of sudden-death to subdue determined challenger Rocco Mediate and win the 108th US Open golf championship.

From: indiatimes on Mon, Jun 16 2008 3:46 PM

Tiger Woods, world number one, holed a 4.5 metre birdie putt on the 72nd hole of the US Open to force an 18-hole playoff with fellow American Rocco Mediate for the 108th US Open title.

From: indiatimes on Wed, Jun 11 2008 5:00 AM

Tiger Woods who has not played any competitive round since finishing second at the master's in April is preparing hard for US Open which goes underway this week in California.