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Reports raise doubts over authenticity of dope tests IANS - Tue, Jul 22
London, July 22 (IANS) Just weeks before the start of the Beijing Olympics, serious doubts are being raised over the doping tests as a BBC investigation reveals that cheats are escaping undetected.
Sania in second round of East West Bank Classic IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Los Angeles, July 22 (IANS) India's Sania Mirza began her campaign in the $600,000 East West Bank Classic tournament on a wining note, as she dispatched Czech qualifier Eva Hrdinova in straight sets here at Carson.
Batsman beware! Your weak points on the giant screen IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Cricket coaches, bowlers and captains watching earlier matches and working out a strategy to tie down a star batsman of an opposite team is soon to become passe.
Beijing transport services on high alert ahead of Olympics IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Beijing, July 22 (Xinhua) China has put on high alert air, rail and long-distance bus services in the capital as the Olympic Games approach.
Hayden refuses to commit to Champions Trophy IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Sydney, July 22 (IANS) Matthew Hayden joined his team mate Andrew Symonds and became the second Australian cricketer who refused to commit to play in the Champions Trophy if it is held in Pakistan later this year as scheduled.
Chinese long distance runner Zhou Chunxiu eyes gold IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Beijing, July 22 (Xinhua) Despite her low-key build-up for the Olympics, Zhou Chunxiu carries the Chinese women's hope of winning an Olympic gold from the track and field in the absence of compatriot Xing Huina, the defending champion in the women's 10,000 metres who pulled out due to injuries.
Bush wishes Beijing-bound athletes good luck IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Washington, July 22 (Xinhua) American President George W. Bush held a reception for the Beijing-bound athletes at the White House, wishing them good luck for the Olympic Games starting Aug 8.
Female athletes to lead Russia's gold rush in Beijing IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Beijing, July 22 (Xinhua) Russia is confident of winning more medals in Beijing than they did four years ago in Athens. However the goal will largely rely on the performance of its female athletes.
Nauru to send one athlete to Beijing Olympics IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Wellington, July 22 (Xinhua) The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru will send only one athlete, weighlifter Itte Detenamo, to contest at the Beijing Olympics next month.
Greece looking for a better show at Beijing IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Beijing, July 22 (Xinhua) Greece, host nation of the 2004 summer Olympics, finished 15th on its home soil thanks to a performance of mythic proportions. Will such a dream story continue in Beijing? At least Greece hopes so.
Olympic security net closes around rights activists IANS - Tue, Jul 22
Beijing, July 22 (DPA) Dozens of rights activists and dissidents have been detained in the last few months in China as the government intensified its efforts to pre-empt chances of protests during next month's Olympics, human rights groups said.
Pakistan announce 16-man Olympic hockey squad IANS - Mon, Jul 21
Karachi, July 21 (IANS) Pakistan Monday named its 16-man hockey squad for next month's Olympic Games in Beijing with hopes that it will help the country revive its Olympic glory.
India face bigger threats than Mendis: Dravid IANS - Mon, Jul 21
Colombo, July 21 (IANS) There are bigger threats awaiting the Indian cricket team than mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis during their Test series in Sri Lanka, Indian batsman Rahul Dravid said here Monday.
Top shuttlers to compete in Tata Open badminton tournament IANS - Mon, Jul 21
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) India's top shuttlers will be seen in action along with some international stars in the 1st Tata Open All India Badminton Tournament, organised by the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) at the Bombay Gymkhana here from July 27.
India win 21 medals in Asian Youth Chess IANS - Mon, Jul 21
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) India bagged 21 medals, including half a dozen gold medals, in the Asian Youth Chess Championship which concluded in Tehran Monday.
'White' boards ganging up to shift Champions Trophy, feels Pakistan IANS - Mon, Jul 21
Karachi, July 21 (IANS) Apprehensions are growing in Pakistan's cricket circles that 'white boards' have ganged up against the country to take September's Champions Trophy away from here.
Pakistan to open Toronto T20 campaign against Canada IANS - Mon, Jul 21
Karachi, July 21 (IANS) Pakistan will be looking to win a four-nation Twenty20 tournament in Canada next month to boost their morale ahead of September's ICC Champions Trophy.
England could send second string team to Champions Trophy IANS - Mon, Jul 21
London, July 21 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said that it cannot guarantee the participation of all its players in the Champions Trophy unless the tournament is shifted from Pakistan.
Mendis won't be a threat to Indian batsmen: Vishwanath IANS - Mon, Jul 21
New Delhi , July 21 (IANS) Sri Lankan 'wunderkid' Ajantha Mendis might be threatening to bamboozle Indian batsmen with his different kinds of deliveries in one over. But former Test batsmen Gundappa Vishwanath felt that Mendis' won't be a threat to the Indian batsmen.
Sports Minister promises Reena to help her out IANS - Mon, Jul 21
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Sports Minister M. S. Gill, who has promised that no athlete will get a raw deal in matters of selection to the Beijing Games, has met archer Reena Kumari who had complained of favouritism in the selection of the squad.