Brazil soccer chief ‘perplexed’ by graft claims
Rio de Janerio, May 30 (IANS) The president of Brazil's football confederation (CBF) Marco Polo Del Nero said he was "angry and perplexed" by...
Re-elected Blatter faces an uphill task
Zurich, May 30 (IANS) The world soccer's governing body FIFA has been embroiled in a deep crisis as several senior officials, including FIFA vice...
David Gandy to quit modelling
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) British model David Gandy says he's preparing to quit modelling to let the younger and "fitter" models have a...
Kate Moss feels she’s as famous as Katie Price
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Supermodel Kate Moss says her popularity equals that of reality TV stars Kerry Katona and Katie Price.
Despite being one...
Pharrell Williams buys $7 mn Hollywood home
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Singer Pharrell Williams has purchased a new home in the Hollywood Hills for $7.14 million.
It is designed by internationally-renowned...
Sharapova eases through to fourth round of French Open
Paris, May 30 (IANS/EFE) World number two and defending Roland Garros champion, Russia's Maria Sharapova, qualified for the fourth round of the tournament.
She beat...
FIFA members vote to elect new chief
Zurich, May 29 (IANS) World football governing body FIFA voted on Friday to elect its new chief - with incumbent Sepp Blatter seeking a...
Paes, Mirza progress in French Open
Paris, May 29 (IANS) Indian tennis aces Leander Paes and Sania Mirza won their respective matches to advance to the third round of the...
Tulana Nan wins title at India-Bhutan tennis
Thimpu, May 29 (IANS) Tulana Nan of Kolkata emerged as the women's singles champion at the ongoing first India-Bhutan Friendship Tennis Championship here on...
Chennaiyin FC to host Atletico de Kolkata in ISL 2015 opener
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will host the opener of the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL), as the hosts will...
