World Chess

Vishy Anand’s Challenge Ends in Game 11 of 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship in Sochi

 November 25, 2014   R K Gupta

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Magnus Carlsen of Norway retained his World Champion’s crown on Sunday. In the 27th move of Game 11 of World Chess Championship in Sochi, Viswanathan Anand boldly sacrificed his rook in a desperate bid for victory. But the maneuver boomeranged on him, as 18 moves later, the 44-year old Indian challenger got up and offered […]

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ISL

Home Loss for Mumbai in Match No. 39 of Hero ISL on Sunday at DY Patil Stadium

 November 25, 2014   R K Gupta

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A late charge by Chennaiyin FC brought an away-game victory for them, when they took on Mumbai City FC at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 23. It was the 39th match of the Hero Indian Super League and it went on in an even keel for the better part. However, […]

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Federer

Fantastic Federer Spearheads Switzerland to Their First-Ever Davis Cup Triumph on Sunday

 November 24, 2014   R K Gupta

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On day one, Federer looked the shadow of his true self and lost to a player, several notches below him in the ATP ranking. On Saturday, regardless of his first day’s poor show against Monfils, his captain chose Federer to pair with Stan Wawrinka for the crucial doubles game under the watchful eyes of consultant […]

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FC Goa

Now at 4th Spot in Hero ISL Tally with Spate of Victories, FC Goa Display Their True Strength

 November 24, 2014   R K Gupta

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FC Goa began in storming fashion in their home game against Pune City FC on Saturday and took a 1-0 lead within the first six minutes by a goal scored by striker Romeo Fernandes. In a heightened tempo of game thereafter, both teams played spirited football much to the delight of the large crowd at […]

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Davis Cup Final

Switzerland Win Doubles to Take a Crucial 2-1 Lead on Second Day of Davis Cup Final at Lille

 November 23, 2014   R K Gupta

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iIt was a different Roger Federer than the one people saw on the first day against Gael Monfils. He looked fitter and more enthusiastic as he combined with Stanislas Wawrinka in the doubles tie on Saturday. The two guys don’t play much doubles together but they justified the confidence reposed in them by their captain. […]

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Sochi World Chess Championship

Another Draw at Sochi’s World Chess Championship as Carlsen Prefers Safety to Adventure

 November 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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The 10th Game was the seventh draw in the ongoing World Chess Championship match at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. Game 2 and 6 have been won by Magnus Carlsen and Game 3 by Anand. In the drawn Games, there have been some close calls and some anxious moments but no clear position […]

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kerala blasters

Kerala Blasters Defeat Atletico de Kolkata 2-1, Jump to Third Place in Hero Indian Super League

 November 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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In their home game against Atletico de Kolkata on Friday night, Kerala Blasters played fighting football and scored a 2-1 victory against the visitors. The packed crowd of 57000 at Kochi’s Nehru Stadium could not have asked for more as goals from Iain Hume and Pedro Gusmao put the home team 2-0 ahead at halftime. […]

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Davis Cup swiss vs france

France and Switzerland Share Honors on Day 1 of the Davis Cup Final at Lille

 November 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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The first day of the prestigious Davis Cup final between hosts France and Switzerland at the state-of-the-art Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille, where a crowd of over 27000 was privy to some truly engrossing and memorable tennis action. While such attendance can be called a no-crowd for football matches, the number of tennis enthusiasts, who […]

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women Cricket

Indian Eves Thrash Their South African Counterparts in the Only Test Match Played at Mysore

 November 21, 2014   R K Gupta

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South African women arrived on their India tour to play a one-off test match, three ODIs and one T20 game. They began their campaign with the 4-day test match at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in the city of Mysore on November 16, 2014. In women’s cricket, this was the 137th test match, which India […]

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F1 Recap: World Title Race between Hamilton & Rosberg Will Go Down to the Wire in Abu Dhabi

 November 21, 2014   R K Gupta

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The last race of 2014 F1 season comes up at Abu Dhabi during November 21-23, 2014. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the two top contenders for the title of 2014 World Champion are headed for a photo-finish. The Mercedes teammates; Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, are also the sport’s bitterest rivals and after the Brazilian GP, 17 […]

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