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Olympic scandal prompts rule revamp

The Badminton World Federation today announced changes to Olympic doubles rules following a match-throwing scandal at the London Games, but said it would take no further action against coaches.

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Olympic scandal prompts rule revamp

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The Badminton World Federation today announced changes to Olympic doubles rules following a match-throwing scandal at the London Games, but said it would take no further action against coaches.

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Aussies look for redemption, eye Champions Trophy

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An unexpected failure to land gold at the London Olympics is driving Australia to go after an unprecedented fifth straight title at the Champions Trophy, starting in Melbourne on Saturday.

In the fi

Test of character for India in Melbourne

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Melbourne: Returning to Champions Trophyhockey tournament after six years, India are confronted with a test of character as they take on England the lung-opener here tomorrow, aiming to wipe off the b

India confronted with test of character at Champions Trophy

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Returning to Champions Trophy hockey tournament after six years, India are confronted with a test of character as they take on England the lung-opener here tomorrow, aiming to wipe off the bitter memo

Bolt named World Athlete of the Year

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Usain Bolt has won the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award for the fourth time over United States hurdler Aries Merritt and Kenyan runner David Rudisha.

The Jamaican sprinter, who defended his 100 a

Hong Kong Super Series: Saina loses in second round

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Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Hong Kong Super Series after suffering a straight-game defeat to former world number one Wang Lin of China in the second round today.

The thir

Dhanraj Pillay voices against foreign coaches for Indian hockey

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Former captain Dhanraj Pillay is not interested in talking about Indian hockey anymore after India's forgettable London Olympics performance and also questioned the rationale behind appointing foreign

ATP Tour Finals: Murray sees off Tsonga to make semi-finals

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Andy Murray swept into the semi-finals of the ATP Tour Finals as the world number three defeated France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) at London's O2 Arena on Friday.

After Novak Djokovic's win

Russian Olympic champion wrestler conscripted

The man who won Russia's first wrestling gold medal at the London Olympics has entered army service as a conscript.

Roman Vlasov won gold in the 74kg division and now the 22-year-old considers his du

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Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen didn’t make the cut. Neither did Shaji Karun’s Piravi, which bagged 31 international awards.