David Rudisha strained every sinew to win gold, Genzebe Dibaba dominated in the way the Kenyan once did and Usain Bolt's second sprint showdown with Justin Gatlin moved a step closer at the world athletics championships on Tuesday. While Rudisha's 800 metres vict ....

On Monday morning, it was ruthlessly doused by the Indians, not even letting an ember in Angelo Mathews glow beyond a minute. The hosts folded up for 134, adding a mere 62 runs in 22.4 overs as R. Ashwin picked up his second five-wicket haul of the series (five for 42). ....

What it underlined was the widely held view that man was like an ocean. Every time one dived into his world, he or she was sure to see something new. On the day, when he patiently answered questions, many of them repetitive, the above quality of his came through. ....

Set a daunting target of 413, the islanders caved in rather tamely to bundled out for a meagre 134 in 43.4 overs shortly after lunch break to allow the Indians to restore parity in the three-match series. Wily off-spinner Ashwin again did the bulk of the damage with ....

 Lalita Babar is a shy and reticent athlete who often does not realise her capabilities. Right from the days when she ran in long distance events around the country to being a top-level obstacle racer now, Lalita’s growth has been a tale of pure consistency. W ....

 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce underlined her status as Queen of the Sprints with an unprecedented third world championship 100 metres title at the Bird's Nest stadium on Monday. With her long, dyed green braids flowing behind her, the diminutive Jamaican was not quic ....

Bolt was trailing for almost all the race, the biggest showdown in the sport in years. But with gritted teeth, the two-time Olympic champion clawed back into contention and made his giant stride count to win in 9.79 seconds, .01 seconds faster than the American veteran. ....

The off spinner opened the bowling and took both wickets to fall, raising India’s hopes for a series-leveling win. Kaushal Silva was first to be dismissed, caught by Stuart Binny with Sri Lanka on just eight. Sangakkara walked in under a canopy of bats held by ....

Australia quickly picked up the last two England wickets to secure a consolation victory in the final Ashes test at The Oval by an innings and 46 runs on Sunday. England won the series 3-2 but Australia captain Michael Clarke celebrated an emphatic win on a rain-disrupte ....

India, riding on Ajinkya Rahane’s fourth Test century — fourth overseas, New Zealand, England and Australia being the other places — had earlier declared on 325 for eight and set a mammoth 413-run target. At the end of the penultimate day’s pl ....