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Argentine rider dies in Dakar Rally

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Buenos Aires, Jan 2 - Argentine rider Jorge Martinez Boero died after falling from his motorcycle during Dakar Rally's first stage in Energia, the media reported.

Messi named ambassador of his native town Rosario

Messi named ambassador of his native town RosarioBuenos Aires, Dec 31 - Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi was named "Rosario's ambassador in the world" during a ceremony in his native town, about 300 km from Buenos Aires.  Read more »

Former French international Trezeguet to join River Plate

Former French international Trezeguet to join River PlateBuenos Aires, Dec 17 - Former French international David Trezeguet is to join the Argentine football powerhouse River Plate on a two-and-half year deal after undergoing a medical examination, the club announced.  Read more »

Jaite appointed as Argentina's captain for Davis Cup

Jaite appointed as Argentina's captain for Davis CupBuenos Aires, Dec 17 - Martin Jaite was appointed new captain of Argentina's Davis Cup team, Argentine Tennis Association (AAT) said.  Read more »

Buenos Aires golf event showcases India's culture

Buenos Aires golf event showcases India's cultureBuenos Aires, Dec 15 - The fourth edition of the Copa de la India Golf Tournament concluded here, not just showcasing high-quality golf but Indian culture as well.  Read more »

Maradona's mother is dead

Maradona's mother is deadBuenos Aires, Nov 21 - Dalma Salvadora Franco, mother of Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona, died on the weekend in a Buenos Aires hospital from a heart condition, media reports said. She was 81.  Read more »

Maradona, girlfriend escape unhurt as car crashes into bus

Maradona, girlfriend escape unhurt as car crashes into busBuenos Aires, July 12 : Football legend Diego Maradona and his girlfriend escaped unhurt after their car crashed into a bus in Argentinean capital Buenos Aires.  Read more »

Dhaka plans football fixtures with Argentina, Nigeria

Dhaka plans football fixtures with Argentina, NigeriaDhaka, May 1 - With Barcelona's Lionel Messi as its star player, Bangladesh has signed for friendly football matches with teams from Argentina and Nigeria this September.  Read more »

ATP warns players of risks of playing in Mexico

ATP warns players of risks of playing in Mexico  Buenos Aires, Feb 18 : The ATP is seriously worried about security at a tournament in Acapulco and has taken steps to improve conditions in Latin America's biggest tennis event.  Read more »

Titleholder Sainz wins opening leg of Dakar Rally

Titleholder Sainz wins opening leg of Dakar RallyCordoba (Argentina), Jan 3 - Defending champion Carlos Sainz of Spain won the opening leg of the 2011 Dakar Rally Sunday.  Read more »

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Australia set India 270-run target

Australia set India 270-run targetAdelaide, Feb 12 - Australia made 269 for eight against India in the fourth match of the tri-series at the Adelaide Oval here Sunday.

David Hussey scored 72 while debutant Peter Forrest made 66.

R. Vinay Kumar and Umesh Yadav took two wickets each for India.  (IANS)

Australia bat against India

Australia bat against IndiaAdelaide, Feb 12 - Australia won the toss and decided to bat in the fourth match of the tri-series against India here Sunday.

India rested Sachin Tendulkar while Australia Michael Hussey.  Read more »

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to perform

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to performLondon, Feb 4 (ANI): Force India driver Paul Di Resta has confessed to being under pressure to perform during his second full year on the Formula One circuit.  Read more »

i1 Supercar Series put off by a year

i1 Supercar Series put off by a yearChennai, Feb 1 :The much-hyped and twice postponed inaugural i1 Supercar Series will now be held in 2013, according to a press release from the promoters, Machdar Motorsports.  Read more »