The ace Indian paddler was beaten by Jin Kwon Lee of Korea at the Brazil Open
Achanta Sharath Kamal became the India's first paddler to reach the semi-finals of an ITTF pro-tour event, at the Brazil Open.
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The Barcelona defender pulled out of the World champions' squad due to an injury to his right knee.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has been awarded the 'WorldStar 2004 Award' by the World Packaging Organisation for its anti-counterfeit and patient protection packaging.
Brazil have sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari just hours after the end of a home World Cup in which they suffered two of their worst defeats in the tournament's history, one of Brazil's leading newspapers reported on Monday.
The defeat foiled Chelsea's bid for the league-Cup double.
Tele Santana, one of Brazil's greatest coaches, died aged 74 in a Belo Horizonte hospital where he had been in intensive care since March.
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes hosts Germany rather than his own team are favourites to win the World Cup.
"I think Germany and Italy are just as much favourites as we are," said the Brazil coach.
IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday
The 2019 Formula One world championship starts on March 17 with 21 races in a season that ends later than any since 1963.
Argentina, still reeling from the shock resignations of captain Lionel Messi and coach Gerardo Martino, have chosen Edgardo Bauza as their new coach, the Argentine FA said on Monday.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a bicycle kick which was outrageous even by his standards to lead Real Madrid to an emphatic 3-0 win away to Juventus in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg on Tuesday.
Leonardo Bonucci and Alvaro Morata were on target as Juventus defeated Inter Milan 2-0 in the 'derby of Italy' to open a four-point lead at the top of Serie A on Sunday.
Argentina's experimental line-up proved too strong for an outclassed Singapore in their international friendly on Tuesday, with the South Americans swatting aside their hosts 6-0 and the opening five goals coming from first-time scorers.
Brazil defender Cicinho was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday
Brazilian authorities have blocked assets of Barcelona star Neymar, including a yacht, a jet and several properties worth almost US$50 million, according to The Associated Press.
Edson Cholbi Nascimento was among some 50 suspects arrested last week in a police crackdown on a cocaine-dealing gang
Miralem Pjanic's free kick gave Juventus a 2-1 win at Chievo on Sunday as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrated his 600th Serie A appearance.
The draw for the eight groups for the final round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will be played from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil, was just held in Costa do Saupe near Salvador de Bahia.
A huge party began in Fernando Alonso's home town of Oviedo on Sunday when the Spanish driver became the country's first F1 champion.
The Jordan driver viewed his practice rounds on Friday in dusty and dry conditions as a "good start" to the weekend.
Leaders Manchester City kept up their unbeaten run with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Manchester United salvaged a 2-2 draw at Southampton, who sacked manager Mark Hughes on Monday.
The Indian government may be contemplating whether or not it will ruin a perfect, wintery Christmas holiday for school kids, but Santa Claus is certain to rock the town.
AS Monaco, beaten 2-0 at home in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Juventus, will have to make history in Tuesday's return if they are to end Ligue 1's long absence from the final.
Pele's son Edinho was found not guilty of manslaughter on Friday in a retrial over his alleged involvement in a car crash in Santos 13 years ago.
Edson Cholbi Nascimento was transferred to a high-security prison for his own safety to await trial on drug charges.
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India on Monday unveiled a roadmap to step up trade with Latin American countries by ten times to over $22 billion in the coming years.
To finish with dignity is how Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days on Sunday when he hangs up his boots after an 18-year career.
Ahead of the UNCTAD XI meeting at Sao Paulo, Brazil, from June 13-18, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath on Monday held substantive discussions with Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar to fine tune India's strategy on farm issues including livelihood concern
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