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Kashyap out of top 10, Sindhu rises to 13

London Olympics quarter-finalist, Parupalli Kashyap dropped out of the men`s singles top-10 while rising shuttler P V Sindhu rose two places to reach a career-best of No.13 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on Thursday.

Poonia to take part in Doha leg of Diamond League

Ace Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia will be participating in the opening leg of the prestigious Diamond League Meetings series in Doha on May 10, which will give her a launchpad for her preparations for the Asian and World Championships later this year.

Pistorius `unwelcome` at London Olympic Anniversary Games

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of shooting and killing his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, will not be welcome at the Anniversary Games.

Kenya`s favourite for London Marathon bows out

Lucy Kabuu, one of Kenya`s favourites for the women`s race at the April 21 London Marathon, has pulled out of the World Marathon Majors event.

London Olympics swimmer hit with doping ban

A swimmer who competed in the London Olympics has been banned for 2.5 years for breaking anti-doping rules, announced the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).

Vijay dominates Asian rankings, number 2 in world

London Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar continued his stranglehold over the number one spot in the Asian shooting rankings for 25-metre rapidfire pistol while retaining the number two position in the world list.

Mary Kom may take part in another Olympic: Sandhu

Chief Boxing Coach of India, G S Sandhu today said that London Olympic bronze medallist M C Mary Kom still has enough talent to represent the country in at least one more Olympic games.

Indian players need to improve tactical skills: Jacobi, Deecke

German striker Oskar Deecke and goalkeeper Nicolas Jacobi, both members of the London Olympics gold medal-winning team, feel that the India have individually brilliant players but need to improve their tactical skills as a team.

Efforts on to ease norms for acquiring ammunitions

Indian shooters complaining about lack of ammunitions could soon become a thing of past as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is set to come out with guidelines under which youngsters will have easy access to pellets, pistols and rifles

Sushil disappointed to miss out on Padma Bhushan

Wrestler Sushil Kumar, the only Indian sportsperson to win back-to-back individual Olympic medals, is disappointed to miss out on the Padma Bhushan award though his name had been recommended.

Rahul Dravid and Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

Veteran Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid and woman boxer M C Mary Kom were named for Padma Bhushan Awards 2013 on Friday.

Feels privileged, says Sushil on Padma Bhushan recommendation

Sushil Kumar couldn`t have asked for a better start to the new season after his name was recommended for the Padma Bhushan -- India`s third highest civilian honour -- and he said the award is yet another recognition of the hard work he has put in over the years.

India has improved under Sardar`s leadership: Fuerste

London Olympics champion, Germany captain Mortitz Fuerste feels that the Indian hockey team has improved a lot under inspirational Sardar Singh`s leadership but the side needs to adapt to the playing styles of top international teams to become a force to reckon with.
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Rank Country Points
1 India 119
2 England 117
3 Australia 116
4 South Africa 113
5 Sri Lanka 108
6 Pakistan 106
7 West Indies 86
8 New Zealand 82
9 Bangladesh 81
10 Zimbabwe 47
Rank Country Points
1 South Africa 128
2 England 114
3 India 112
4 Australia 110
5 Pakistan 104
6 Sri Lanka 92
7 West Indies 92
8 New Zealand 83
9 Bangladesh 1
Rank Country Points
1 Sri Lanka 132
2 West Indies 126
3 India 119
4 Pakistan 119
5 England 118
6 South Africa 114
7 Australia 102
8 New Zealand 98
9 Bangladesh 82
10 Ireland 82
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) 12,900
2 Roger Federer (SUI) 8,670
3 Andy Murray (GBR) 8,570
4 David Ferrer (ESP) 6,920
5 Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5,985
6 Tomas Berdych (CZE) 4,760
7 Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) 4,750
8 Jo-WIlfried Tsonga (FRA) 3,875
9 Richard Gasquet (FRA) 3,365
10 Janko Tipsarevic (SRB) 3,000
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Serena Williams (USA) 11,115
2 Maria Sharapova (RUS) 10,240
3 Victoria Azarenka (BEL) 9,130
4 Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 6,845
5 Na Li (CHN) 6,000
6 Angelique Kerber (GER) 5,420
7 Sara Errani (ITA) 5,350
8 Petra Kvitova (ITA) 5,225
9 Samantha Stosur (AUS) 3,790
10 Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 3,760
Rank Driver &Country Points
1 Sebastian Vettel-German77
2Kimi Räikkönen-Finnish67
3Lewis Hamilton-British50
4Fernando Alonso-Spanish47
5Mark Webber-Australian32
6Felipe Massa-Brazilian30
7Romain Grosjean-French26
8Paul di Resta-British20
9Nico Rosberg-German14
10Jenson Button-British13
Rank Country Points
1Red Bull Racing109
2Lotus 93
3Ferrari77
4Mercedes64
5Force India26
6McLaren23
7Toro Rosso7
8Sauber5
9Williams0
10Caterham0
Rank Country Points
1 Tiger Woods, USA 11.92
2 Rory McIlroy, Nir 10.70
3 Adam Scott, Aus 7.91
4 Justin Rose, Eng 6.77
5 Luke Donald, Eng 6.49
6 Brandt Snedeker, USA 6.30
7 Louis Oosthuizen, Zaf 5.84
8 Graeme McDowell, Nir 5.50
9 Steve Stricker, USA 5.44
10 Matt Kuchar, USA 5.36
Rank Country Points
1 Spain 1538
2 Germany 1428
3 Argentina 1292
4 Croatia 1191
5 Portugal 1163
6 Colombia 1154
7 England 1135
8 Italy 1117
9 Netherlands 1093
10 Ecuador 1056

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