A rape accused, who was being escorted for his trial in a US court, snatched a woman police officer's gun and allegedly killed the judge and two others before stealing a reporter's car to escape.
But before that, says former Olympic Russell Mark, his coach since the last three months, he'll be World champion.
The Indian ace proved too good for Michelle Edwards in her opening match in the badminton competition.
The Olympic flame reached the Acropolis on Thursday after an unprecedented journey across five continents.
The ace long jumper will carry the Indian flag in the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics.
The former India coach will prepare the country's men's and women's teams for the 2004 Olympics.
Nigerian Sports Minister Musa Mohammed is backing his country to win 10 Olympic gold medals at the Athens Games in August.
The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.
At 49, she also becomes the first outside woman to hold a key position in a Wadia company.
An extra-time goal gave them a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the gold medal match at the Olympics.
Top seed Lindsay Davenport had little difficulty advancing to the semi-finals at the Cincinnati Open on Friday.
Two-time Olympic beach volleyball medallist Natalie Cook of Australia mustered every ounce of experience to overcome China and win 21-19, 17-21, 17-15.
The Indian champion was beaten in the round of 16 in the women's singles badminton by Mia Audina.
With Europe leading 10-6, US captain Furyk could at least draw strength from the knowledge that the same deficit has twice been overturned on Sundays in recent times -- by the US in 1999 and Europe in 2012.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James were among seven sports figures named to Time Magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people, which was announced Thursday.
Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.
Just as I was beginning to panic, a couple of guys walked up and asked if I needed help -- they recognised me as an Indian and a newcomer to the US.
Sania Mirza was recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Tuesday. She is only the second tennis player ever to be named for the country's highest sporting honour.
31-year-old Douglas Hatchett was buying shoes when the rattler bit him. He was later released after treatment.
Kei Nishikori exacted a measure of revenge against Marin Cilic when the Japanese world number five overcame the Croatian in the semi-finals of the Citi Open.
EyeEm, a global community and marketplace for photography and video, is in the middle of its fourth and largest photography competition yet.
We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.
Meet Selvi, the abused child bride who refused to be held back by her gender.
Faraaz Hossain, 20-year-old, was one such extraordinary human being as he chose to die at the hands of the terrorists rather than leave his friends alone.
Coca-Cola India said on Wednesday that the company's Atlanta-based parent has invested $100 million this year to hike bottling capacity, increase the number of distribution outlets and improve efficiencies.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.
Belarusian ninth seed Aryna Sabalenka held off a spirited challenge from American Alison Riske to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 and successfully defend her Wuhan Open title on Saturday.
Both India and Pakistan have announced that stretches would be developed in their respective areas.
The WGC-American Express Championship appears to be heading for a shoot-out between Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh.
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