FIBA Asia Cup: Iran defeat India
Despite taking a 12-point lead at one stage in the first half, India lost to defending champion Iran 62-49 in its final Group A league match of basketball’s fifth FIBA Asia Cup at Wuhan, China, on Tuesday. The first half belonged to South Asian champion India, but Iran, ranked 41 rungs above its... read more »
Indian women’s hockey team for CWG
Hockey India on Wednesday announced the women’s team for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held at Glasgow from July 23 to August 3. India will start its campaign against Canada on July 24. Speaking on the selection, chief coach Neil Hawgood said: “The team showcased good play,... read more »
Luiz Felipe Scolari: Brazil coach ‘resigns’ after World Cup 201...
Scolari, 65, won the tournament in 2002 but his side could only finish fourth when hosting this year’s event. His team were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-final, their joint-heaviest loss ever and first home competitive defeat for 39 years.Brazil then lost 3-0 to the... read more »
Tears, cheers in Argentina
Buenos Aires – Argentines reacted with tears, cheers and violence after the dream of a third World Cup title slipped through their fingers Sunday, as clashes between hooligans and police ended a massive street party. Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, the... read more »
