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Sampras-Agassi stir `awkward` moment

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:35:00 +0000

Last Saturday`s verbal showdown between Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras has been described by world number one Roger Federer as an ``awkward moment`` and ``a bit unfortunate``. more...

Flamengo Striker Adriano: Lots Of Footballers Drink

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:56:00 +0000

Flamengo striker Adriano insists he does not have a drinking problem as he responds to allegations that he was on the bottle. more...

Australia bets on cricket, Bollywood to rebuild brand

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000

Australia swears by cricket and Bollywood to claw its way back to the larger Indian conscience after a spate of developments has left its public image in tatters in recent times. more...

Buemi Buoyant at Bahrain GP

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0000

Toro Rosso driver, Sebastien Buemi is happy the team is going its own way this year in Formula One. more...

Bolt and the 400m dilemma

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:37:00 +0000

A 43.58-second clocking/split by world 100m and 200m record holder Usain Bolt on the anchor leg of the Racers Lions 4x400 metres team at Saturday`s 34th Gibson Relays, has reignited calls for the Jamaican sprint king to contest the 400m. more...

Why bankers aren`t Cristiano Ronaldo

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:28:00 +0000

Exorbitant bonuses won`t go away until the principal justification for them, rare `talent`, is exposed as the sham it really is. more...

Badminton: Thailand lose, but progress to next round

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:22:00 +0000

Thailand lost 3-2 to India in their last group match of the Thomas Cup Asia Preliminary Zone at the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday. more...

Tony McCoy eyes Punjabi for Champion Hurdle after Binocular`s exit

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:11:00 +0000

Binocular`s disappointing season came to a dismal end today when it was revealed that he is suffering from a �muscle problem and will not run again until the autumn. more...

Revenge sweet for Egypt as victory over eight-man Algeria sets up hat-trick tilt

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:00 +0000

Egypt exacted full revenge for their World Cup play-off defeat by arch-rivals Algeria, when they cruised to a 4-0 success last night to reach the African Nations Cup final against Ghana. more...

Soccer stars play match for Haiti earthquake relief

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:36:00 +0000

The UN Development Program (UNDP) kicked off its annual star-studded soccer game on Monday for the Match Against Poverty in Portugal where proceeds will go towards the victims of the quake-hit Haiti. more...

Barca ends 1st half of league season unbeaten

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:34:00 +0000

Spanish leader Barcelona has finished the first half of the league season unbeaten following a comfortable 3-0 win over Valladolid. more...

``Facing Ali`` - A Review

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:33:00 +0000

While some fans may well groan when they read how yet another DVD, movie, documentary or book on Muhammad Ali has been released, the new DVD ``Facing Ali`` that was released this week is well worth watching. more...

Poet, anti-apartheid activist Dennis Brutus dies at 85

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:42:00 +0000

South African poet and former political prisoner Dennis Brutus, who fought apartheid in words and deeds and remained an activist well after the fall of his country`s racist system, has died. He was 85. more...

Fraser Resort Pattaya Drives Golf Into Ocean

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:18:00 +0000

Senior Professional Golfers drive golf balls into the ocean from the roof top of the Fraser Resort Pattaya, thus opening the Thai Senior Open 2009 Golf Tournament more...

Pattaya International Balloon Festival 2009

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:51:00 +0000

Colourful balloons from around the world took part in this exciting and popular event in Pattaya, Thailand more...

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