Selectors to get paid Rs.25 lakh: BCCI

In a move towards professionalism, the selection committee in Indian cricket will undergo several changes. The most important step will be to scrap the existing honorary set-up, and pay each selector Rs 25 lakh per annum.Read full article

Kenyan swimmer Jason Dunford and his 7 minutes of fame

A Kenyan swimmer overshadows American swimming sensation Michael Phelps for 7 glorious minutes"For seven memorable minutes, the world stood up and watched as brilliant Kenyan swimmer Jason Dunford held the Olympic...

First Female Amputee Athlete

A true Olympic spirit. Natalie Du Toit has give a good example for disable athlete to compete in International sport event."One of the most successful disabled athletes of all time, Natalie Du Toit was already a...

'Young Gun' whips dad to take cherry pit-spitting title

"EAU CLAIRE, Michigan (AP) -- Brian "Young Gun" Krause has out-spit his father to claim his seventh championship at the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship. ...

Clark: McCain not Qualified to be President

General Clark “I don’t think getting in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to become president.”  Politico's take on the Issue, "Clark said that McCain lacked the executive...

Euro 2008: Austria 1-1 Poland

Austria grab a late one to keep their hopes alive."Austria 1-1 Poland Euro 2008 day six as it happened Vienna, 12 June 2008 606 debate | Blog ...

Euro 2008: Romania 0-0 France

A bad start for France, in a difficult group with Holland and Italy up next."Romania 0-0 France Zurich, 9 June 2008 606 debate |Blog ReportHighlightsPlayer RaterPhotosMatch statswhichTab(); ...

Euro 2008 Begins

Switzerland faces the Czech Republic, and Portugal squares off against Turkey for the UEFA 2008 openers in Basel. Euro 2008 is to be played out at stadiums in Switzerland and Austria, with the final taking place on...

On High-tech Cheetahs and Blade Runners in Africa

<img class="aligncenter" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/05/16/sports/runner_650.11.jpg" alt="" />LET PISTORIOUS RUN !!!"The Court of Arbitration for Sport has issued a ruling allowing the double-amputee South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius to compete at...

On High-tech Cheetahs and Blade Runners in Africa

<img class="aligncenter" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/05/16/sports/runner_650.11.jpg" alt="" />"The Court of Arbitration for Sport has issued a ruling allowing the double-amputee South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius to compete at the Beijing Olmypics,...

And The Spoon Ran Away With ...???

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYou know if someone told me they discovered a Black Hole and a Parallel Universe, and it was in my dryer, I would honest to God believe them, no questions...

At INDY, "Rookies" Get Their Day In The Sun :: The EDJE

"Mario discusses strategy with team member after the #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM Dallara has the updated wishbone parts installed. Mario and the rest of the PCM team feel upbeat about being able to get out onto the...

U.S. and Canada to Beijing in women's soccer

Mexico is totaly out of Beijing OLympics in men's and women's soccer. As soccer is considered our  national sport these failures confirm the need of making changes in our nation concerning sports. It's not just...

Guatemala beats Mexico 2-1and Haiti beats Canada 2-1

"Los Angeles.– Maynor Ignacio Lopez scored in the 67th minute to give Guatemala a 2-1 victory over Mexico on Friday night in Group B play at the CONCACAF men's Olympic qualifying tournament.  The game was the...

Great Britain's wins 11-2 over Mexico in quest to qualify for the Beijing O...

"GB took a 2-0 lead at half-time in Santiago thanks to goals from brothers Simon and Richard Mantell.  But they raised the intensity after the interval with nine goals as Mexico - ranked 28th in the world -...

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