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Giro glory for Russian rider Belkov

Giro glory for Russian rider BelkovLondon, May 13 : Russian cyclist Maxim Belkov has won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia grand tour with a stunning breakaway ride.  Read more »

Kreuziger wins Amstel Gold Race

Kreuziger wins Amstel Gold RaceThe Hague, April 15 - Roman Kreuziger was the surprise winner in the 48th edition of the Dutch cycling classic Amstel Gold Race.

The 26-year-old Czech of the Saxo-Tinkoff team passed the  Read more »

Russian cyclist Kaykov caught doping

Russian cyclist Kaykov caught dopingMoscow, April 11 - The Russian cycling team RusVelo has torn up its contract with rider Valery Kaykov after the 2012 European silver medallist tested positive for a banned substance, it said Thursday.  Read more »

Armstrong denied swimming event entry

Lance-ArmstrongNew York, April 5 : Lance Armstrong's plan to return to athletic competition was stopped by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) as he was pulled out of a swimming event.  Read more »

Asian Cycling: South Korea offers to train Deborah, Manorama

Deborah-Monica-DeviGreater Noida, March 16 : India's best showing in the Hero Asian Cycling Championship is sending all the right signals as the Korean Cycling Federation for the Indian riders practice alongside their  Read more »

Asian Cycling: Deborah aims for gold in Sprint

Asian-Cycling-ChampionshipNew Delhi, March 9 : On the third day of the Asian Cycling Championship, Deborah from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, assured India a historic second medal in the Asian Cycling Championship Saturday.  Read more »

Asian Cycling Championship: Pakistan team arrives

Hero-Asian-Cycling-ChampionshipNew Delhi, March 9 : An eight-member Pakistani team arrived here Saturday to participate in the Hero Asian Cycling Championship being held at the Indira Gandhi Velodrome.  Read more »

‘Jail-fearing’ Armstrong ready to cooperate with USADA: Report

http://topnews.in/sports/files/Lance-Armstrong_52.jpgNew York, Feb 8 : Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has agreed to cooperate with the United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) following reports that he would be facing a federal investigation  Read more »

Armstrong tops Forbes’ list of ‘most disliked athletes

Armstrong tops Forbes’ list of ‘most disliked athletesJohannesburg, Feb 7 : Disgraced US cyclist Lance Armstrong has topped a new list by Forbes magazine of the most disliked athletes.  Read more »

Insurance company plans to sue Armstrong for more than 10 million dollars in bonus recovery suit

Insurance company plans to sue Armstrong for more than 10 million dollars in bonus recovery suit Washington, Feb 7 : The sports insurance company which paid disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong more than  Read more »

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Ukrainian clubs target Brazil winger Osvaldo

Luiz-FelipeRio de Janeiro, May 22 : Brazil international winger Osvaldo is reportedly a summer transfer target of Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist Kharkiv.  Read more »

Ajax coach De Boer agrees to extend contract

Frank-de-BoerThe Hague, May 22 : Ajax football coach Frank de Boer has agreed to extend his contract until the middle of 2017.

The Amsterdam-based club announced Tuesday that De Boer, whose current contract  Read more »

British journalist pens Lara’s biography

Brian-LaraCambridge, May 22 : British journalist James Fuller has written a biography of former West Indies captain Brian Lara, one of the greatest cricketers of all time.  Read more »

Team selection key to CSK's success: Fleming

Stephen-FlemingNew Delhi, May 22 : Coach Stephen Fleming credited his Chennai Super Kings' success to correct team selection and the loyalty the franchise has shown to the players.  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 »