SURREY, B.C. - Solomon Elimimian pulled B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides aside in the locker-room recently for a quiet word. The club's standout linebacker wasn't looking to discuss schemes, an upcoming opponent or Xs and Os.
India's legendary athlete Milkha Singh Tuesday was delighted with the news of hockey wizard late Dhyan Chand being recommended for the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
With shooters bringing laurels at major international meets, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of government grants in the last three years.
The wait is finally over for former India volleyball captain Tom Joseph. He and four other sportspersons from Kerala were Tuesday named for the Arjuna Award.
The veteran quarterback survived two more interceptions to throw for 407 yards and a touchdown as the B.C. Lions overcame an up-and-down performance to defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 36-29.
The move is pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and medical exam.