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Somdev Devvarman announces retirement from professional tennis

There is speculation that he might take to coaching from here on

PCB to file legal case against BCCI for dishonouring MoU

The arch-rivals have played each other a number of times in the ICC events

Ramachandran says will take up IOA suspension with govt

Sports ministry's suspension to stay till Kalmadi, Chautala are removed as IOC life presidents

Abhinav Bindra backs IOA suspension, lauds ministry's decision

Government took firm decision after IOA failed to reply to its showcause notice within the deadline

Eyeing top spot

A number of athletes will look to cement their place at the pinnacle of their sport in 2017

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Magnus Carlsen has been the world's best player for a major part in the last seven years

Sports ministry suspends Indian Olympic Association's recognition

All govt assistance, financial or otherwise, to the IOA will also be stopped

Tennis star Serena Williams engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

The Reddit post featured a drawing of Snoo, dressed as Ohanian, kneeling with a diamond in its hand

After Kalmadi, Abhay Singh Chautala offers to resign

The Haryana leader said he'll resign if IOC has reservations

Defiant IOA turns deaf ear to growing chorus for Kalmadi, Chautala's ouster

Ajay Maken supports removal even as Chautala comes out to defends himself, slams BJP's Vijay Goel

Suresh Kalmadi declines Indian Olympic Association life President's post

Kalmadi was accused in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games scam

Memorable 2016 for Indian hockey; Rise in stature both on and off the turf

Juniors win the world cup, seniors take gold at Asia Cup. silver at Champions Trophy

Brazil takes over Olympic Park after Rio fails to woo private bidder

To ensure public funds would not be used to cover high maintenance costs

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Wesley So won the London Chess Classic with a round to spare and took the 2016 Grand Chess Tour

IOA, Sports ministry treated us like servants at Rio Olympics: Chawrasia

Chawrasia and fellow golfer Anirban Lahiri are yet to receive allocated amount from Sports ministry

India ranks 135 in FIFA rankings, best in 6 years

National coach Stephen Constantine attributed the upsurge to all his players and the staff

India keen to shed 'poor travelers' tag in 2017: Jadeja

Jadeja said current team have been performing well because they are very good fitness-wise

No performance incentive for Team India due to Supreme Court order

The BCCI needs the apex court's permission for disbursal of any amount

I'm underrated because I'm a woman, says Serena Williams

The 35-year-old former World number 1 has notched up a total of 22 career Grand Slam titles so far

Jadeja, Ashwin second Indian duo to take top spots among ICC bowlers

Jadeja's career best 10-wicket haul against England helps him vault to the second position