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IOC says London ready to welcome the world

"We still have 119 days to go but I can tell you that London is ready to welcome the world," IOC commission chairman Denis Oswald told a news conference in London.
Section: World  | Friday, March 30, 2012 18:53 IST

Rugby World Cup: Erratic goal-kicking again costs Wales dearly

"At this level you have to take your opportunities," coach Warren Gatland said later. "Unfortunately on these big occasions our goal-kicking has let us down."
Section: Sport  | Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:31 IST

Rugby World Cup: Cancer survivor Cruden goes from near-zero to hero

Aaron Cruden, a survivor of testicular cancer who had not even been born when New Zealand won their only World Cup, has been elevated to the status of national hero after his sudden call-up to the All Black side.
Section: Sport  | Wednesday, October 19, 2011 4:21 IST

Rugby World Cup: Will Carling calls for complete overhaul of England coaches

Carling also condemned the off-field behaviour of some members of the England team, which has led to a formal investigation by the Rugby Football Union.
Section: Sport  | Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:01 IST

Rugby World Cup: Wallabies weather South African storm, reach semis

The Springboks, fielding their most experienced side ever, dominated possession but could not score a single try against the two-time champions in a match riddled with basic kicking and handling errors.
Section: Sport  | Sunday, October 9, 2011 13:43 IST

Rugby World Cup: Wales outplay Ireland to reach semi-final

The game turned with a splendid try from Mike Phillips in the 50th minute. With Wales pressing hard on the Ireland line, the strapping scrum-half raced around on the short side and dived over unopposed in the corner.
Section: Sport  | Saturday, October 8, 2011 14:21 IST

Sachin Tendulkar fails to score 100th ton at Lord's

Tendulkar, who needs only one further century to reach an unprecedented 100 international hundreds, was dismissed lbw for 12 from 68 balls after 85 minutes at the crease.
Section: Sport  | Monday, July 25, 2011 20:50 IST

India vs England: Captains disagree on ball-tracking technology

England captain Andrew Strauss expressed reservations on Wednesday about the decision to dispense with ball-tracking technology during the four-test series against India starting at Lord's on Thursday.
Section: Sport  | Wednesday, July 20, 2011 19:28 IST

Sri Lanka hold on for draw in second test against England

The Sri Lankans, who collapsed for 82 in their second innings within 25 overs in the first of the three tests in Cardiff last week, reached 127 for three when play was called off.
Section: Sport  | Tuesday, June 7, 2011 20:36 IST

Defiant Dilshan leads spirited Sri Lanka reply

Replying to the home team's first innings 486, Dilshan (127 not out) and Tharanga Paranavitana (65) compiled 207 for the first wicket, a Sri Lanka record against England.
Section: Sport  | Sunday, June 5, 2011 0:55 IST
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