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Super Kings win with an all-round show

By Sirshendu Panth--- Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders gave a pathetic batting display to crash to a 55-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings who won their first game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.

Royal Challengers hope to bounce back in Tuesday's match

Bangalore, March 16(IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hope to bounce back Tuesday when they take on Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) III T20 Championship at the Chinnaswamy stadium here....
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Scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL

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Sehwag guides Daredevils to a six-wicket win over Royals

Ahmedabad, March 16 (IANS) Virender Sehwag struck a whirlwind 75 as Delhi Daredevils won their second consecutive match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) beating Rajasthan Royals by six wickets here Monday....
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Hockey World Cup an eye-opener for all

By Anand Philar--- New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) If anything, the just-concluded men's Hockey World Cup was an eye-opener in more ways than one. For all their hopes and aspirations, India would have realised where they stand in the pecking order and how much more they need to improve to compete with the best. ...
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CRPF trooper killed in Kashmir grenade attack

Srinagar, March 14 (IANS) A paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper died of his injuries in a separatist guerrilla grenade attack here Sunday. Three other troopers were injured in the attack....
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Tendulkar, Gambhir, Sangakkara fined $20,000

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Sachin Tendulkar, his Delhi Daredevils counterpart Gautam Gambhir and Kings XI Punjab skipper Kumar Sangakkara have been fined $20,000 each for their teams' slow overrate in the Indian Premier League matches played Saturday. ...
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Gambhir guides Daredevils to a win over Kings XI

Mohali, March 14 (IANS) Riding on a captain's knock of 72 from Gautam Gambhir, Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday. ...
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Pathan's century in vain as Royals lose to Mumbai Indians

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Yusuf Pathan scored a hurricane 37-ball century but could not save Rajasthan Royals from suffering a heart-wrenching four-run defeat against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here Saturday. ...
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Australia beat Germany 2-1, win Hockey World Cup

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Specialist Luke Doerner fired in the winner from a penalty corner as Australia won their first Hockey World Cup in 24 years with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Germany in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Saturday. ...
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Knight Riders start IPL campaign with a stunning win

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) A stunning display of powerful batting from Angelo Matthews and Owais Shah guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a comprehensive 11-run win over defending champions Deccan Chargers in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday....
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IPL springs back to life with spectacular opening ceremony

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) came alive at home with a gala opening ceremony, starred by some top entertainers like Lionel Richie, Ali Campbell of UB40's and Bjorn Again and Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone. ...
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Back home, IPL gets off Friday with Chargers-Riders tie

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back in India after shifting to South Africa last year because it could not get the expected security as it clashed with the general elections. The third edition of the Twenty20 razzmataz will spring to life Friday night when the 2009 champions Deccan Chargers take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game in Navi Mumbai....
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Now watch IPL matches live in cinema halls

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Want to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) match live? No need to go to the stadium. Just book a ticket at the nearest cinema hall and enjoy it in airconditioned comfort. ...
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Vogels makes goalkeeping look all too simple

By Avishek Roy----- New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Fourteen years is a long career in sport. More so, if you are a hockey goalkeeper. But the Dutch great Guus Vogels makes the job look all too easy because his philosophy is simple. ...
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Germany, the Netherlands and Korea have a realistic chance

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Defending champions Germany take on New Zealand while three-time winners the Netherlands clash with Korea in two key games that will decide the semi-finalists from Pool A at at the Hockey World Cup here Tuesday....
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India's World Cup campaign flawed from the start

By Anand Philar---- It is time to pick up the pieces of Indian hockey even as coach Jose Brasa is humming John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane" melody. One suspects that the Spaniard believes that he could be the first before the firing squad, post the Hockey World Cup. ...
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Jasdev Singh, where are you?

By Vivek Shukla--- New Delhi,Mar. 6: The sad and sob story of Indian hockey is not all about on and off the field deeds of our players or officials, but it goes beyond that....
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Netherlands scorch Canada with post-breather goals

By Sirshendu Panth----- New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Netherlands, in a second-half blitz, decimated Canada 6-0 and moved closer to a semi-final berth from Pool A of the Hockey World Cup here Friday....
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Korea in danger of missing World Cup semi-finals

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The woes of the Asian teams continued as Korea followed India and Pakistan to the brink of missing the semi-final cut even as European powerhouses the Netherlands and Germany remained in the hunt with contrasting wins at the Hockey World Cup here Friday....
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Super Kings win with an all-round show

By Sirshendu Panth--- Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders gave a pathetic batting display to crash to a 55-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings who won their first game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.

Royal Challengers hope to bounce back in Tuesday's match

Bangalore, March 16(IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hope to bounce back Tuesday when they take on Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) III T20 Championship at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL

Scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL

Sehwag guides Daredevils to a six-wicket win over Royals

Ahmedabad, March 16 (IANS) Virender Sehwag struck a whirlwind 75 as Delhi Daredevils won their second consecutive match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) beating Rajasthan Royals by six wickets here Monday.

Hockey World Cup an eye-opener for all

By Anand Philar--- New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) If anything, the just-concluded men's Hockey World Cup was an eye-opener in more ways than one. For all their hopes and aspirations, India would have realised where they stand in the pecking order and how much more they need to improve to compete with the best.

CRPF trooper killed in Kashmir grenade attack

Srinagar, March 14 (IANS) A paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper died of his injuries in a separatist guerrilla grenade attack here Sunday. Three other troopers were injured in the attack.
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Tendulkar, Gambhir, Sangakkara fined $20,000

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Sachin Tendulkar, his Delhi Daredevils counterpart Gautam Gambhir and Kings XI Punjab skipper Kumar Sangakkara have been fined $20,000 each for their teams' slow overrate in the Indian Premier League matches played Saturday.

Gambhir guides Daredevils to a win over Kings XI

Mohali, March 14 (IANS) Riding on a captain's knock of 72 from Gautam Gambhir, Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

Pathan's century in vain as Royals lose to Mumbai Indians

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Yusuf Pathan scored a hurricane 37-ball century but could not save Rajasthan Royals from suffering a heart-wrenching four-run defeat against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here Saturday.

Australia beat Germany 2-1, win Hockey World Cup

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Specialist Luke Doerner fired in the winner from a penalty corner as Australia won their first Hockey World Cup in 24 years with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Germany in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Saturday.