Susanna Kallur won the women's 100 metres hurdles at the European championships to become the first Swedish-born athlete in 44 years to capture an outdoor international championship sprint gold.
Former Australia captain Michael Hussey said he was surprised by reports that just-retired Test captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had suggested his name for the coach's job of Indian cricket team once Duncan Fletcher's contract expired at the end of World Cup 2015.
Ashish Nehra has not yet decided on life after active cricket even though he has narrowed down the options to coaching and commentary.
Excerpts of Ground Rules published in The Telegraph on Wednesday reveal how a comment made by Steve Waugh backfired against him.
Names like Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, Dean Jones, Gary Kirsten and Waqar Younis will rub shoulders in the Signature World Cup of Golfing Cricketers.
Last year's wooden spooners Delhi Daredevils will have to go into a tough IPL-8 opening encounter against the formidable Chennai Super Kings on April 9 without the services of star all-rounder Angelo Mathews.
Italy were handed Fed Cup title when Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne pulled out due to injury in the deciding doubles match.
Fed up of no personal life, Kirsten Dunst almost quit acting after filming Spider-Man 3. But the major cause of her depression was the poor response to Marie Antoinette, which was booed at the Cannes Film Festival.
Captain Virat Kohli was a relieved man after Royal Challengers finally snapped a six-match losing streak in this IPL with a eight wicket win over Kings XI Punjab, in Mohali, on Saturday.
When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.
From bikinis to superhero spandex, it's all in a day's work for these film folk!
The former South African batsman thinks the selectors need to get the right blend of youth and experience.
Besides Cricketer of the Year, Kallis bagged the Players' Player Award, the country's cricket supporters' award, and the Player of the Year award.
Indian women's cricket team's confidence will be high as it heads into a five-game Twenty20 against South Africa.
A decision on this could be taken before Christmas, which might not necessarily result in a formal announcement as that could be delayed till the next year, people familiar with her thinking process said.
Boring batsman, boring bloke. Can Gary Kirsten really be as dull in real life as he is at the crease.
Five things to watch out for on day five of the French Open on Thursday
Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Wednesday.
The all-rounder scored 109 not out as South Africa hung on for a draw with the West Indies in the first Test.
The fast bowlers won places in the 15-man squad to tour Pakistan next week.
In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."
The Indian Aces began their 2016 IPTL campaign with an easy 30-17 win over hosts Japan Warriors at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Friday.
Making it clear that the 'Most Expensive Player' tagline doesn't create any pressure on him, out-of-favour India veteran Yuvraj Singh said that he "didn't tell anyone to give him" the money that he commanded at the IPL cricket tournament's auctions earlier this year.
England, needing a massive 401 to win, closed the fourth day on 165 for five.
Graeme Smith hit his second double century as South Africa ended day 2 of the second Test on 412 for 2, a 239-run first-innings lead.
Waugh's unbeaten 100 saw him join Gary Kirsten as the only player to score hundreds against all Test-playing nations.
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli is all set to give up his opening slot and will bat at No 3, a position he has made his own in the national team.
