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From the Derbi de la Comunitat (Valencia) to the Derby Della Capitale (Rome), Mendieta also featured in the El Clasico during his return to Spain on loan at Barcelona from Lazio. (Photo: AFP)

Consistent Barcelona could topple unstable Real Madrid in El Clasico:...

Gaizka Mendieta believes a win for the defending European champions could instil huge belief as a unit.

1 March 2019 12:30 PM

Katherine Brunt, Wyatt script victory to deny India clean sweep

Katherine Brunt, Wyatt script victory to deny India clean sweep

The visitors have struggled to get starts so far this series and the pattern was evident once again as Jhulan Goswami...

28 Feb 2019 8:27 PM

Early on, Brunts dazzling five-for held India to 205-8 as England staged an incredible turn around despite Smriti Mandhana and Punam Rauts valiant fifties. (Photo: PTI)

Katherine Brunt, Danielle Wyatt script thrilling victory to deny India...

Chasing a stiff target of 206, Knight and Danielle Wyatt led the chase complimented by Katherine Brunt's fifer in a...

28 Feb 2019 11:23 AM

In a game where Indias middle-over flaws were highlighted once again, a stupendous bowling show spearheaded by Ekta Bisht saw India go one-up in the three-match ODI series against England after securing a comprehensive 66-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday. (Photo: AP)

India vs England 1st ODI: Jhulan Goswami, Ekta Bisht power hosts to...

Even before England could even find their feet, left-arm spinner Bisht rattled the tail with three wickets to put an end...

22 Feb 2019 10:53 AM

Paige is gearing up for a biopic on her life named Fighting with My Family, produced by Dwayne Johnson which highlights her rags to riches story. (Photo: Instagram)

To hell and back: How WWE star Paige redeemed herself from depression

Despite enduring a short career, where a devastating neck injury forced her to retire, Paige made great strides in the...

13 Feb 2019 2:15 PM

Yuvraj has left no stone unturned in his preparations and is raring to go full throttle for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL. (Photo: PTI)

Good to see the old MS Dhoni back, his presence will be vital for...

Yuvraj Singh shed light on how Dhoni, the enigmatic engine, operates behind the stumps.

8 Feb 2019 12:43 PM

From doing the dirty work to orchestrating rapid moves on the break, the Portuguese maestro has made his presence felt in both halves of the pitch. (Photo: AP)

ISL 2018-19: Paulo Machado, the engine that keeps Mumbai City ticking

Machado has emerged as an integral cog in Jorge Costa's dynamic, counter-attacking setup.

28 Jan 2019 9:04 AM

Kavita kick-started her professional wrestling journey, training under the guidance of The Great Khali before clearing WWEs first open tryout in Dubai last year. (Photo: Twitter)

Kavita Devi: WWE history maker, mother and role model for Indian women

Kavita Devi defied the odds to become the first Indian woman wrestler in WWE history.

17 Jan 2019 3:24 PM

Niko Kovac not solely responsible for crisis at Bayern Munich: Lothar...

Matthaus took an aim at Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness when asked if he would back the under-fire Niko Kovac.

6 Dec 2018 8:01 AM

Tim Hardaway Sr feels Larry Drews LA Lakers have a long way to go, despite the addition of LeBron James. (Photo: AP)

Never bet against LeBron James, he can take over the game: Tim...

Father of current NBA player Tim Hardaway Jr, the Detroit Pistons assistant coach spoke about a host of topics in an...

22 Nov 2018 11:52 AM

No time to rectify mistakes but achieved our targets: Pullela Gopichand

No time to rectify mistakes but achieved our targets: Pullela...

Pullela Gopichand remains content with the way shutters have performed on the big stage despite lack of preparation...

14 Nov 2018 11:55 AM

ISL 2018-19: FC Pune City lose the plot to hand Chennaiyin first win

ISL 2018-19: FC Pune City lose the plot to hand Chennaiyin first win

Four goals in the second half saw Chennaiyin carry on their unbeaten run against the Orange Army.

6 Nov 2018 4:37 PM