Guwahati heartbroken after another missed chance

Friday 28 November '08

The Nehru Stadium in Guwahati, preening under the morning sun, was all set to welcome the England cricket team, hoping to make up for the riot-like situation following a washed out one-dayer two years ago.

Team effort sees Mohun Bagan through

Monday 17 November '08

The second edition of the I-League is about to enter midlife and the Kolkata giants have started to come to the party.

EB too good for Sporting

Sunday 16 November '08

It took them eight rounds, but finally in their match against Sporting Clube de Goa at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan...

Kumble’s job was tougher: Chandra

Wednesday 5 November '08

The statistics notwithstanding, the debate remains interesting. The legendary Indian spin quartet or Anil Kumble-who has had the bigger influence on Indian cricket? “You can’t compare between 200-odds and 600,” said Sourav Ganguly the other day.

Kumble’s job was tougher: Chandra

Wednesday 5 November '08

The statistics notwithstanding, the debate remains interesting. The legendary Indian spin quartet or Anil Kumble...

Md Sporting play safe, settle for a draw

Monday 3 November '08

On match eve, Mohammedan Sporting coach Sabbir Ali said his team would play to win.

Slap in the face for Bhutia and Bagan

Sunday 26 October '08

A slap on the face for skipper Bhaichung Bhutia and numerical superiority throughout the second half were not enough to propel Mohun Bagan...

Fit Baichung gives Bagan edge in I-League derby

Saturday 25 October '08

Mohun Bagan coach Karim Bencherifa has almost made up his mind. If his team loses tomorrow he will chuck it in. So, the onus is on Baichung Bhutia & Co to ensure Karim stays.

Dempo hope to continue fairytale

Tuesday 21 October '08

History beckons Dempo. The Goan outfit and the defending I-League champions have already made the country proud by becoming the first Indian club...

Asia starts taking notice: India invited to Thailand, UAE

Friday 17 October '08

Bob Houghton was fuming as a section of the media jostled for space and delayed the start of the press conference.

Bob unveils big plans

Friday 17 October '08

Bob Houghton has big plans for Indian football. The Englishman laid out a blueprint for the sport’s development in the country after meeting the coaches of Indian clubs.

Post retirement: Sourav unlikely for Ranji Trophy

Thursday 16 October '08

CAB’s efforts notwithstanding, Sourav Ganguly is unlikely to play for Bengal after his retirement from international cricket.

Where have all the boys gone?

Thursday 9 October '08

Football used to be Bengal’s forte. Not any more. The Dempos and the Mahindras are running the show at the national level. And in Kolkata, outstation players are ruling the roost.

Roll over Barreto

Tuesday 7 October '08

Amal Dutta had set the cat among the pigeons. He lost his job, but he was right on the money.

Mumbai FC shock East Bengal

Wednesday 1 October '08

The new kids on the block are on a roll. After embarrassing Mohun Bagan on their first night out among the big boys...

Monday blues? Not for Sunday

Tuesday 30 September '08

Mohammedan Sporting came from behind to hold Air-India 1-1, thanks to a Theodore Sunday goal in the second-half...

Things looking bright for Bagan, others have a catch-up job to do

Monday 15 September '08

On the face of it, the Calcutta Football League (CFL) is a meaningless tournament for the clubs and the players who have their sights firmly set on the I-League and the Federation Cup.

Party time, but George win heart

Wednesday 10 September '08

They set the stage, invited the players and expected a party. The players almost let them down. For Mohun Bagan fans, all roads led to the club ground today.

For me, Puia’s paper has always been clean: Karim

Monday 8 September '08

PC Lalwampuia was in a deep dark dungeon. But in that darkness was a flicker of light. The young Mohun Bagan striker followed that light and got out of the jail.

Real-life Prince of Kolkata turns into Warrior Prince

Sunday 7 September '08

Sourav Ganguly is set to start a new innings — on the silver screen with a documentary-feature, The Warrior Prince.

On familiar turf, Indians aim for an encore

Monday 11 August '08

With the sweet memories of last year’s Nehru Cup win at the back of their minds, India will face Tajikistan in the final of...

AFC Cup final postponed, Delhi tipped as alternate venue

Sunday 10 August '08

Heavy rains have forced a postponement of the AFC Challenge Cup final between India and Tajikistan scheduled to be held at Gachibowli Stadium...

‘Entry to Asian Cup will open India’s window to Europe’

Saturday 9 August '08

Bob Houghton believes a win against Tajikistan in the AFC Challenge Cup final on Sunday could help put Indian players on European radar.

Bhutia raises voice in support

Saturday 9 August '08

Led by skipper Baichung Bhutia, a group of Indian footballers has come out in support of weightlifter Monika Devi.

India meet Tajikistan in AFC Cup final

Friday 8 August '08

India rode on Sunil Chhetri’s goal in the 82nd minute to beat Myanmar 1-0 in the AFC Challenge Cup semi-final...