Zee wants Rs 70cr as compensation

Broadcaster Zee Sports has asked for Rs 70 crore as compensation from All India Football Federation (AIFF) after the AIFF decided to terminate its 10-year telecast and marketing rights.

Isner reaches second round at Open Sud

Montpellier: Fifth seeded John Isner of the United States eased into the second round of the Open Sud de France with a 7-5, 6-2 win over French wild card Benoit Paire on Tuesday. Isner served 10 aces. AP

Zvonareva beats Jankovic

Doha: Vera Zvonareva easily beat Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-0 in the group stage of the WTA Championships on Tuesday, keeping alive her chance of becoming the world's top-ranked player. AP

England lodge formal complaint

Zurich: England's 2018 World Cup bid team lodged a formal complaint with FIFA on Tuesday against the chief of rivals Russia over critical comments about their country. Reuters

Sheikh injects £80m in Man City

London: Manchester City's owner Sheikh Mansour has injected £80 million into the Eastlands club amidst fears over City's ability to meet rules of European football body, UEFA. IANS

Vazirani upsets Ravi in U-13 squash

Chennai: Dev Vazirani created a major upset by defeating second seeded Solomon Ravi in the Boys under-13 section of the sub-junior and junior National Squash Championship here Tuesday. IANS

First Published: Oct 26, 2010 23:21 IST