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Greek prosecutors begin investigation against Halkia

Athens - Greek prosecutors began investigations into women's 400-metre hurdler Fani Halkia Monday following the runner's failed dope test ahead of last month's Beijing Olympic Games.

"I didn't know that I had taken something that was banned," Halkia told Greek television after her first appearance before a magistrate where she was given four days to prepare her defence.  Read more »

Greek officials dismiss Rehhagel-players meeting over gameplan

Greek FootballSeekirchen, Austria - Greek football officials on Thursday dismissed reports that leading players have demanded a more offensive game plan in a meeting with coach Otto Rehhagel in the wake of an opening Euro 2008 disaster.

Team spokesman Michael Tsalpidis said such a meeting did not take place.  Read more »

Greek authorities search warehouse in weightlifting doping scandal

WeightliftingAthens- Greek authorities searched a warehouse in the central city of Larissa Wednesday as part of a large-scale investigation into the alleged use of banned substances by 11 Olympic weightlifters, reports said.  Read more »

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Indian women's football team gears up for AFC qualifiers

AFC-Asian-Cup-2015Ramallah, May 20 : High on confidence after notching up a double-win over Bahrain in two international friendlies in the latter's own backyard, the Indian women's football team will look to carrying on  Read more »

Arsenal finish fourth as Premier League season ends

London, May 20 - Arsenal beat city rivals Tottenham Hotspurs to a top-four spot in the final game of the Premier League season.

The Champions League qualification was the only suspense before the  Read more »

Focus is on playing good cricket: Rohit Sharma

Rohit-Sharma_New Delhi, May 20 : Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma doesn't want his team to get distracted by the spot-fixing controversy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and says the focus is on playing good cricket  Read more »

IPL scam: Rajasthan Royals lodge complaint

Rajasthan-RoyalsNew Delhi, May 20 : Rajasthan Royals have lodged a written complaint in the spot fixing case here Monday, said a Delhi Police officer.

"No other First Information Report (FIR) will be lodged separately in the spot fixing scandal.  Read more »

Mahindra riders looking forward to Le Mans

mahindraMumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine.  Read more »

Disappointing outing for Bolisetti

Sailesh-BolisettiDijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.  Read more »