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United Nations, March 12 (IANS) India's cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar has been named a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

New Delhi, March 2: Recuperating from the wrist injury, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza has said that her next big goal is to make a strong comeback at the Commonwealth Games, scheduled in October 2010 in the national capital.

By Anand Philar

It was not surprising that India stood exposed during their 2-5 rout against Australia in the men's Hockey World Cup Tuesday night.

Gwalior, Feb 24 (IANS) After scoring a record unbeaten 200 here Wednesday, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was happy that at the age of 36 he was good enough to last 50 overs.

Gwalior, Feb 24 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar hit a record unbeaten double century as India scripted an emphatic 153-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international (ODI) at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here Wednesday and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) India defeated South Africa by one run in a dramatic last-ball finish in the first One-day International at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Wellington, Feb 22 (IANS) New Zealand's hockey team will leave for India later Monday to take part in the hockey World Cup that begins in New Delhi next Sunday. Officials had earlier put the team's departure on hold following an Al Qaeda threat to international sports events in India. But they have now decided in favour of participation.

Washington, Feb 19 (DPA) Tiger Woods Friday apologised for "irresponsible" behaviour in his first public statement since a November car crash unleashed a storm of revelations about extramarital affairs and stopped his illustrious golfing career in its tracks.

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) Heavy overnight rain delayed the start of the fourth day's play of the second cricket Test between South Africa and India by 93 minutes with 13 less overs to be bowled here Wednesday.

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr MS Gill on Wednesday asked the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisees to learn a lesson from the auction ‘fiasco’ and hoped that the Pakistani players would get an opportunity to play in the IPL tournament.