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Woods finds his putting edge to share Shanghai lead

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Shanghai: Tiger Woods birdied his final hole to complete a second round five-under-par 67 that moved him into a share of the lead with American compatriot Nick Watney at the halfway stage of the WGC-HSBC Champions on Friday.

Indian women's hockey team in Asia Cup final

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Bangkok: The Indian women's hockey team edged past South Korea 3-2 to enter the final of the Asia Cup and also qualify for the 2010 World Cup in Argentina.

Indian women claim bronze in team compound

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Kolkata: India won a bronze medal in the women's compound bow team event in the archery competition of the 3rd Asian Indoor Games at Hanoi.

Mary Kom, Kavita win boxing gold in Asian Indoor Games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

HANOI: Four-time world champion MC Mary Kom staved off a stiff resistance from local pugilist Hoa Nguyen Thi to win the 46 kg title as India won Mary Kom two gold and as many silver medals in women's boxing of the third Asian Indoor Games.

Wie set for first appearance at Dubai Ladies Masters

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

LONDON: American Michelle Wie is scheduled to make her debut in the Dubai Ladies Masters at the Emirates Golf Club next month.

India draw Malaysia 1-1, enter Asia Cup semifinals

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Bangkok: India stormed into the semifinals of the seventh women's Asia Cup hockey tournament after holding Malaysia to a 1-1 draw in their last Group A match at the Queen Sikirt Sports Centre here today.

Tyson rules out return to boxing ring

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

London: Former World heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has ruled out a return to the ring, as he feels he has fallen out of love with the sport.

Anand beats Karpov twice, clinches four-game series

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Ajaccio(France): World Champion Viswanathan Anand tamed former World Champion Anatoly Karpov of Russia in successive encounters to win the rapid four-game chess series 3.5-0.5 here.

Queen Elizabeth plants first tree at 2012 site

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

LONDON: London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe described it as a symbolic moment when Britain's Queen Elizabeth toured the Olympic Park on Tuesday and planted the first of 4,000 trees that will landscape the site.

Kalmadi regrets not bringing Commonwealth Games to Mumbai

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Mumbai: Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi today 'regretted' not bringing the Commonwealth Games to Mumbai.

Transparency needed in golf's fight against doping - WADA

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has applauded the steps taken by golf to combat doping but believes more could be done to achieve full transparency in its policing.

Randhawa slips to 5th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Sentosa: Ace Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa dropped a rung to fifth but Gaganjeet Bhullar held on to the sixth spot in the Asian Tour's Order of Merit list issued today.

American Barron banned for doping by PGA Tour

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

MIAMI: American journeyman Doug Barron achieved unwanted fame on Monday when he became the first golfer to receive a ban for taking a performance-enhancing drug.

Poulter holds on for victory in Singapore

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

SINGAPORE: Briton Ian Poulter overcame a mid-round crisis to fire a one-over 72 and win the Singapore Open by one shot on Sunday, finishing the $5 million event on 10-under 274 for a wire-to-wire victory.

Deriba Merga retains Delhi Half Marathon title

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

New Delhi: Olympian Deriba Merga of Ethiopia defended the men's title, while Kenyan Mary Keitany won in the women's category of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon here today.

Don't focus on individuals, focus on issues: Hooper

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

London: Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper has termed the controversy over preparations as "unfortunate" and said focus should be on delivering "great Games" next year.

Jeev fails to make semis despite late fightback

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

Casares, Spain: A back-nine fightback by Jeev Milkha Singh fell just a bit short and he missed making the semi-finals of the Volvo World Match Play championships on Friday.

Saina, Jwala-Diju lose in French Super Series quarterfinal

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

New Delhi: Indian challenge ended in the French Super Series badminton tournament after Saina Nehwal and the mixed doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and V Diju crashed out with respective quarterfinal defeats in Paris.

2010 CWG: Baton relay launched: to cover 70 countries

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

London: President Pratibha Patil joined Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to launch 2010 Commonwealth Games baton relay - described as the longest and most inclusive in history - at a gala Indian ceremony in Buckingham Palace.

Jacklin says modern golf is too predictable

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:38:20 GMT

LONDON: Tony Jacklin, a twice major winner and four-time European Ryder Cup captain, believes golf has become too predictable and the excellence of world number one Tiger Woods disguises the problems with the game.