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Macau, Nov 27: Defending champion P.V Sindhu reached the pre-quarterfinals of the Macau Grand Prix Gold in women’s singles while HS Prannoy and B Sai Praneeth too tasted victories in men’s singles as Indian shuttlers had a good day in office, here today. World No. 10 Sindhu took a little less than half an hour to dispose off Chinese Taipei’s Hung Shih Han 21—19 21—15 in a women’s singles match

Sydney, Nov 25: Australia Test batsman Phil Hughes has been rushed to St Vincent's Hospital after being knocked out by a bouncer during a match between Sheffield Shield and NSW at the SCG here today. The 25-year-old collapsed after being struck on the side of the head by a Sean Abbott delivery and was stretchered from the ground. He is currently undergoing surgery and according to Ambulance

Sydney, Nov 26: Australian batsman Phil Hughes continued to fight for life as he remained in a critical condition after being struck on the head in a freak accident during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground here. The 25—year—old left—hander, who was on the verge of a Test recall, was hit on the lower head by a Sean Abbot bouncer yesterday following which he underwent an

New Delhi, Nov 24: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar Monday refused to comment on Justice Mudgal Commitee's report on the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing and betting scandal. Tendulkar, a Rajya Sabha member, said here that the Supreme Court will look into the case, and it was not wise for him to make a comment. "The honorable Supreme Court is hearing the case. It wouldn't be wise

Hyderabad, Nov 23: Taking a dig at media, India's tennis star Sania Mirza today said she is spared from "nonsense" writing about her only when she is not playing. "When I am not playing I read newspapers because that is the only time they don't write nonsense about me," Sania said during an interactive session of CII Young Indians 'Youth Conclave' here. Sania, winner of three mixed doubles Grand

Sochi (Russia), Nov 22: Trailing by a full point with just two games remaining, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand would desperately need a victory to stay afloat against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match in Sochi on Sunday. With the scores at 5.5-4.5 in favour of the Norwegian, Anand needs one victory and the Indian will try to achieve it in the last game of the match

New Delhi, Nov 22: Under pressure from AIBA, Boxing India (BI) on Friday said it has decided to issue a show cause notice to boxer Sarita Devi's husband and personal coach for their unauthorised presence at the ringside during the Incheon Asian Games in South Korea. Sarita faces the prospect of a life ban from AIBA, the sport's apex body, even though BI is trying to reduce the enormity of the

Sochi (Russia), Nov 21: Despite being down 4-5 with just three more games to go, Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said he was fine with an easy draw in the ninth game and insisted that he still has a chance of posting a win in the World Chess Championship match. "You have to just play the positions you get, the situations you get. I can count, I know the score but I think I still have some chances,"

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20: Veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, has found support from batting lengend Sachin Tendulkar who has written a letter to the Sports Minister urging him to support her and ensure that her career is not terminated prematurely. In a letter to Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, dated November 15, the iconic batsman said he is disconcerted

Sochi, Nov 20: The 2014 World Chess Championship is poised interestingly, as the title challenger from India, Viswanathan Anand, has to take some risk to strike soon to be in contention for the crown with Norwegian world champion Magnus Carlsen enjoying a one-point lead, say experts. With the 12-round match nearing the closing stages, Anand's fans here have one question that is bugging their minds