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Arjuna awards for Saketh Myneni and Jyoti Surekha Vennam

Vijayawada archer, Vizag tennis player make list that includes Harmanpreet, Pujara too.

4 Aug 2017 2:02 AM IST

Wladimir Klitschkos retirement ends hope of November rematch against Anthony Joshua

Wladimir Klitschko's retirement ends hope of November rematch against...

Klitschko hangs up his gloves as one of the all-time greats after a nine-and-a-half year reign as heavyweight champion.

3 Aug 2017 5:01 PM IST

The Commitee has suggested that both Jhajharia and Sardar be considered for the award jointly. (Photo: AP)

Olympians Devendra Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna...

Jhajharia the 1st Indian to win 2 Paralympic gold medals, was the 1st choice, while Sardar was the 2nd nominee.

3 Aug 2017 2:19 PM IST

Tanveer Hussain was indicted last week by an Essex County grand jury for allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 12-year-old Saranac Lake girl earlier this year. (Photo: Tanveer Hussain Facebook)

Indian athlete Tanveer Hussain indicted on sex abuse charge in US

He had been arrested in March on charges of sexually abusing the minor girl, two days after he competed in the World...

3 Aug 2017 11:48 AM IST

Farah broke up the previous hegemony of the Kenyans and Ethiopians, lifting his exploits up above those of legends such as Paavo Nurmi, Lasse Viren, Emil Zatopek, Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele. (Photo: AP)

Mo Farah eyes double golden fanfare at World Athletics Championship

Farah can capture his 10th successive world or Olympic title in the 10000 metres on Friday.

3 Aug 2017 10:34 AM IST

Golfing, wedding and exotic destination lure Indians to Mauritius which had welcomed about 83,000 Indians during 2016.

Chawrasia, Chikka look for home advantage

The Bengaluru lad, who hasn't had the best of seasons, is banking on his good record at the KGA to land him the title.

3 Aug 2017 1:21 AM IST

The first frame was a narrow margin win for Shukoor as he could pocket decent points the result of first frame was 42-39.

Telangana Open Snooker Championship: Sridhar, Ramakanth win thrillers

Shaik Shukoor defeated Farhan Tumbi as the scoreline read 3-0 with the frame scores registering 42-39, 53-7, 87-19.

3 Aug 2017 1:15 AM IST

Action from the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League match between Telugu Titans and Bengal Warriors played on Wednesday at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. Telugu Titans lost to Bengal Warriors 30-24. (Photo: Deepak)

Bengal Warriors edge past Telugu Titans

The match swung in both teams' favour and ended all square at 27-27.

3 Aug 2017 1:13 AM IST

Bolt, an eight-time Olympic champion, will retire after this months World Championships where he will run in the 100m and 4x100m beginning Friday in London.( Photo: AP)

Usain Bolt says athletics will die if athletes don't stop doping

Bolt, however, said he was hopeful that these perennial problems could be tackled as doping is not at all good for the...

2 Aug 2017 3:02 PM IST

Dhanraj Pillay was given the Bharat Gaurav award by East Bengal. (Photo: AFP)

Dhyan Chand should be bestowed with Bharat Ratna: Dhanraj Pillay

Dhanraj Pillay believes that there would not have been any controversy, had Dhyan Chand been bestowed with the Bharat...

2 Aug 2017 12:11 PM IST

Iranian defender Fazel Atrachali marshalled the Gujarat defence. (Photo: PTI)

Pro-Kabaddi 2017: First wins for UP Yoddha, Gujarat Giants

For Dabang Delhi, it was a night to forget as their skipper Meraj Sheykh drew a blank.

2 Aug 2017 11:17 AM IST

Kariyavattom stadium (file pic)

Memories of Aussies, Windies match afresh in Thiruvananthapuram

Two Ranji trophy matches to be played at the ground.

2 Aug 2017 6:35 AM IST