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Things are getting murkier out there

Both Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are looking to make inroads into the movie business. Instead of looking for any script, one would suggest that they make a true rendition of their trysts and twists while trying to outwit each other.

The long march of Israel’s champion walker

To some, Israeli race walker Shaul Ladany is the ultimate survivor -- a sporting champion who escaped a Nazi concentration camp and survived the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, 40 years ago.

Manchester derby: 650m eyes on the ball

Just two matches to go nine months into an exhilarating English Premier League (EPL) season and everything’s still up for grabs. It’s no wonder then that
the Manchester derby on Monday night drew 650 million TV viewers worldwide.

Lords of the rings: 12 greatest Olympics athletes

About 157 nations, 10,500 athletes and 17 days of breath-taking action for the ultimate glory. With less than 100 days left for Olympics 2012 to commence in London, here's a look at twelve greatest Olympians of our times.

Charged up to explore India before Games

Denied permission to ‘explore’ India during the Delhi Commonwealth Games, Patricia Jenkins wasn’t ready to let go of another opportunity to fulfill her wish.

Greece's Olympic Games heritage in a freefall

Peeling paint flakes from Athens' Olympic park. Its entrances locked, this once sparkling edifice to sporting greatness lies rotting and largely unused -- maintenance costs too high for near-bankrupt Greece to operate.

New year, new trials

2012 will be crucial after the modest success of last year. Indian sports and some of its protagonists are in for a year that could make or break their future. HT looks at the challenges. Next 12 months will be crucial for some | They have a point to prove

Five-star cast

As any successful sportsperson would say, being on top is tough but staying there is tougher. For Olympic champion, Abhinav Bindra, defending the title will be a big test. While he sharpens his skills in Germany, other hopefuls too are gearing up. Saurabh Duggal, Nilankur Das & Anamika Nandedkar find out.

Going places

It’s not all cricket. Traditional and less-glamourous sports too have grabbed glamour and money, writes Saurabh Duggal. Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi...

Solitude a friend in an ice paradise

As she skis across Antarctica, Felicity Aston is taking on dangers including crevasses, storms, injuries and frostbite. Her biggest challenge, though, has been adapting to solitude in the seemingly endless expanses of white.

Indian sports revenue to near $2bn mark by 2015: Study

The business of sports will generate an annual revenue nearing $2 billion (R10634) in India by 2015, primarily boosted by the income from the TV media and sponsorships, as per a study.

Abracadabra: A sports bra’s right fit

When Kim Larson joined a running club and started training for her first marathon in 2005, she enjoyed plenty of support from teammates. It was her undergarments that let her down. Rita Zeidner writes.

Film on Imran Khan’s life to hit theaters soon

Former cricketer Imran Khan's political career and his complex relationship with his ex-wife Jemima are the focus of 'Kaptaan', an independent Pakistani film that is expected to be released later this year.

Glad our plan came good

I am relieved! This was a very important match for us. Having lost the first match to Korea, playing Britain on Friday added to the pressure. And my boys delivered when it mattered.

NIS Patiala turns 50 today

On Saturday, the country’s premier sports institute, the Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala, will celebrate its golden jubilee. Once the palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, it now houses the country’s elite athletes.
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