North-East United FC

Nine-Man Mumbai Suffer a Stunning 0-2 Home Loss against North-East United FC

 October 26, 2014   R K Gupta

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On a pleasant Friday night, Guwahati boys came to Mumbai and went away as conquerors, leaving Mumbai shell-shocked. The way Mumbai City FC played in the first half; the 2-0 win for the North-East United was the least fathomable result. But the visitors showed their true skills in the second half and scored both goals […]

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FC Goa ISL

Goa Scare for Atletico de Kolkata but Lobo’s Brace Disappoints the Home Crowd

 October 24, 2014   R K Gupta

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Taking on FC Goa was the fourth game for ATK after two consecutive wins and a draw against Delhi Dynamos. Goa’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is not as big as the Salt Lake but enthusiasm for football is certainly not lacking amongst the Goans. They flocked to the Nehru stadium in hordes and strained their vocal […]

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Novak Djokovic

Djokovic Becomes a Father Amid Furious Tennis Action in a Race to London

 October 24, 2014   R K Gupta

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Among the tennis news from several year-end ATP events, World No.1 Novak Djokovic became a proud father two days ago, when his wife Jelena Ristic delivered a baby boy at a clinic in Nice. The happy Serb tweeted to his followers yesterday that the baby was named Stefan. Of the top 5 tennis players in […]

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Chennaiyin FC

Second Successive Win for Chennai but Kerala Fail to Open Their Account in ISL

 October 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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Chennai was drenched yesterday, when widespread heavy rains lashed most city areas. The Jawaharlal Nehru stadium was logged with water and ISL organizers were worried about the upcoming game between Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters on Tuesday October 21. But the superb efforts by the grounds men ensured that the keenly awaited contest between southern […]

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Badminton

Chen Long Wins Denmark Open, Marked By China’s Badminton Supremacy

 October 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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It has become a routine for Chinese badminton stars to consistently demonstrate their all-round dominance in the shuttle sport. Tournament after another tournament, the Chinese do not fail to show their skills in the game and other nations can only watch their superlative show with awe. Most of the closest challengers for the Chinese also […]

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Hockey Champions india

Brilliant India Retain Sultan of Johor U-21 Hockey Champions Trophy

 October 21, 2014   R K Gupta

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India finished the proceeding at Johor Bahru with a 2-1 victory against Great Britain in the final of the Sultan of Johor U-21 International Hockey Tournament in Malaysia on Sunday. Displaying one of their most outstanding hockey performances in recent times, even though Sultan of Johor Cup was only an Under-21 tournament, India proved their […]

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ISL

Delhi Hold Kolkata While North-East Draw With Goa in Sunday’s Two ISL Games

 October 21, 2014   R K Gupta

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Both ISL matches on Sunday ended as drawn games with identical 1-1 results. In the first match at Salt Lake stadium, hosts Atletico de Kolkata were held to a 1-1 draw by Delhi Dynamos, who equalized from a 74th minute magic goal by Pavel Elias that even the partisan Salt Lake crowd applauded. In their home […]

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Mercedes

Hamilton-Rosberg Help Mercedes Win Constructors’ Championship at Sochi

 October 20, 2014   R K Gupta

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In recording his 4th consecutive F1 GP win on October 12 in the Russian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton enhanced his lead over his nearest rival Nico Rosberg. Hamilton began his latest turnaround at Italy’s Auto-dromo-di-Monza circuit on September 7 and his fourth successive triumph at Sochi’s picturesque Winter Olympic Park, took his career victories to […]

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ISL Mumbai FC

Mumbai Record ISL’s Biggest Win and First Hat-Trick to Stun Pune City FC 5-0

 October 19, 2014   R K Gupta

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In a show of dazzling football in front of the sell-out home crowd, Mumbai City FC reduced their State rivals Pune city FC to pulp. It was heartening for the ISL and local organizers that in a city known for producing India’s best cricketers, football took center-stage for once. The picturesque DY Patil Sports Stadium […]

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India Bulldoze Australia 6-2, Enter U-21 Johor Cup Final for Third Year Running

 October 19, 2014   R K Gupta

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India displayed superb composure in their crucial league match against Australia. In their last three matches against Pakistan, Malaysia and today’s game with the Aussies, India collectively scored 16 goals and had only 4 scored against them. This speaks volumes about India’s performance and commitment in the Sultan of Johar Hockey U-21 tournament of 2014. […]

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