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Dark history of the Olympics
The true history of the games is a far cry from the platitude-laden, sepia-toned nostalgia pumped out by the International Olympic Committee and sponsors
Failed test of Narsingh Yadav's roommate raises suspicion: WFI
With his Olympic dreams in jeopardy after a failed dope test, Narsingh claimed innocence
 "Failed test of Narsingh Yadav's roommate raises suspicion: WFI")
BCCI to meet today to discuss SC verdict on Lodha panel
The apex court told the board that no minister or government official can be a BCCI official
 "BCCI to meet today to discuss SC verdict on Lodha panel")
MCA accepts SC verdict in toto, Sharad Pawar to quit president's post
The SC verdict has put an age cap of 70 years for cricket administrators
 "MCA accepts SC verdict in toto, Sharad Pawar to quit president's post")
Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test
Narsingh's 'B' sample tested positive for a banned steroid and this has cast doubts over his participation in Rio Games
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to set world record
The 18-year old logs a throw of 86.48 metres, surges ahead of reigning Olympic gold medalist Keshorn Walcott
 "Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to set world record")
PM Narendra Modi Called for promotion of sports in India
During the digital launch of Reliance Foundation Youth Sports initiative, Modi said youngsters should take to sports to become strong individual
 "PM Narendra Modi Called for promotion of sports in India")
Kohli scores maiden double ton as India take upper hand against Carribeans
With 5 centuries abroad, he is now tied with Azharuddin for most away tons by an Indian captain
 "Kohli scores maiden double ton as India take upper hand against Carribeans")
Kohli's double ton a classy knock: Vivian Richards
West Indian legend said that he thoroughly enjoyed the Delhi batsman's effort with the willow
 "Kohli's double ton a classy knock: Vivian Richards")
BCCI President Anurag Thakur, secretary Ajay Shirke to meet Lodha Panel
It is expected that Thakur and Shirke will be accompanied by BCCI's lawyers
 "BCCI President Anurag Thakur, secretary Ajay Shirke to meet Lodha Panel")
Chess (#1210)
Carlsen won the psychologically important encounter with Karjakin
 "Chess (#1210)")
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group to float Rs 500 crore football academy
Declining to detail more, Goenka said the "self-sustaining" project will be on less than 50 acres of land
 "RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group to float Rs 500 crore football academy")
To do well, you need big heart and captain's backing: Dhawan
The prolific southpaw scored 84, but he was disappointed that he couldn't get to a coveted three-figure mark
 "To do well, you need big heart and captain's backing: Dhawan")
CAB cancels AGM after Lodha Committee directives
Lodha Committee in a letter to the BCCI on Wednesday had asked the governing body to freeze all elections post Monday's verdict by the Supreme Court
 "CAB cancels AGM after Lodha Committee directives")
Russia sending smallest ever Olympic contingent to Rio Olympics
Membership list contains the names of 387 athletes - 201 men and 186 women
 "Russia sending smallest ever Olympic contingent to Rio Olympics")
Rio anti-doping lab suspension lifted
The doping control laboratory was suspended due to a non-conformity with the International Standards
 "Rio anti-doping lab suspension lifted")
Rich tributes pour in for Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid
He passed away at the age of 56 after battling severe liver and kidney ailments
 "Rich tributes pour in for Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid")
Rich tributes pour in for Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid
Shahid was conferred the Arjuna Award in 1981 and the Padma Shri in 1986
 "Rich tributes pour in for Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid")