FIBA 2014

USA, Slovenia, France and Spain Enter Quarterfinals of the FIBA 2014 Basketball World Cup

 September 7, 2014   R K Gupta

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Four quarterfinalists emerged from the FIBA Basketball World Cup matches played in Barcelona and Madrid on Saturday. In the Catalan capital, Team USA played a steady and balanced game to defeat Mexico 86-63 and in another match, Slovenia also progressed to the round of 8 with a 71-61 victory over the Dominican Republic. In Saturday’s […]

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Top Two Tennis Titans Toppled on Saturday at US Open ’s Biggest Single-Day Upset

 September 7, 2014   R K Gupta

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First it was Novak Djokovic and then came the turn of Roger Federer. The two tennis kings were shockingly made to bite dust on a fateful Saturday at US Open Tennis Tournament’s 13th day in New-York. In carving out a tennis history of sorts, Japan’s Kei Nishikori became the first Asian male to enter the […]

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Diamond League

Barshim Bondarenko Brilliance Brighten up Brussels’ Second DL Final-Gatlin Wins Sprint Double

 September 6, 2014   R K Gupta

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The last Diamond League meeting and second final in Brussels turned out to be as good as it could ever get. There were commanding performances and another 16 DL champions emerged as the meeting concluded. Each winner received a cash prize of US $ 40000, a glittering diamond trophy crafted by Beyer of Zurich, one […]

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Sania Mirza / Bruno Soares Win Mixed Doubles – Serena, Wozniacki to Clash for Title in US Open

 September 6, 2014   R K Gupta

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Of the five major Grand Slam Titles on offer at the US open in New York, only Mixed Doubles was decided on Friday and it was claimed by India’s Sania Mirza with her Brazilian team-mate Bruno Soares. Women’s doubles final will be played on Saturday, women’s singles and men’s doubles champions will be decided on […]

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England Cricket

Joe Root’s Whirlwind Century Helps England Salvage Some Lost Pride In Fifth ODI at Headingley

 September 6, 2014   R K Gupta

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Generally lucky with the flip of the coin, MS Dhoni won the toss again and unhesitatingly chose to field. India made one change from the last match, bringing in Umesh Yadav to replace Dhawal Kulkarni. England made two changes with James Tredwell and Ben Stokes replacing Harry Gurney and Gary Ballance. England didn’t have a […]

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Federer

Houdini Act From Federer Against Flamboyant Showman Monfils Highlights 11th Day at US Open

 September 6, 2014   R K Gupta

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The major schedule for Day 11 included two men’s singles quarterfinals, two men’s doubles semifinals and two women’s doubles semifinals. Of these, the second match of the day between No.2 seed Roger Federer and No.20 Gale Monfils became a great topic for discussion and emerged as the match of the day. In the first quarterfinal, […]

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Basketball World Cup

Group Phase Games Conclude in the Basketball World Cup on Thursday.

 September 5, 2014   R K Gupta

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In Bilbao, Gran Canaria, Granada and Sevilla, all group stage matches are over. Though the last day saw some unexpected upsets, all favorite teams have marched to the next stage. With Friday being the day of rest, basketball action will resume on Saturday at Barcelona and Madrid. But Thursday had its fair share of exciting […]

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US Open Tennis

Nishikori, Makarova New Faces in Semis as Sania Mirza Excels in Doubles on Day 10 of US Open

 September 5, 2014   R K Gupta

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On Wednesday at US Open, Russian Ekaterina Makarova stopped Belarusian Victoria Azarenka to set up a semifinal clash with Serena Williams, who won against Italian Flavia Pennetta. Later in the day, Novak Djokovic and Kei Nishikori also reached semifinals to fight each other for a place in the final. With three days remaining, the possibility […]

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FIBA World Cup

Nine Teams Are Through But Tense Battle Ahead for Many as Day 5 Ends in FIBA World Cup

 September 4, 2014   R K Gupta

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With just one day’s play remaining in the 2014 FIBA World Cup, Korea, the Philippines and Egypt are already out of contention for the next phase of the tournament. They have lost all their matches so far and even if they win on Thursday, there is no come back for them. The teams, which have […]

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US Open Quarterfinal

As Shuai, Monfils Excel on Day 9, Federer Enters US Open Quarterfinal With Cilic and Berdych

 September 4, 2014   R K Gupta

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In contrasting styles, China’s Peng Shuai and Frenchman Gael Monfils dominated their more favorite opponents on Day 9 and while Shuai reached the semifinals, Monfils’ theatrical victory over No.7 seed Dimitrov has brought him to face Roger Federer for a semifinal berth. No.2 seed Roger Federer entered his 10th US open quarterfinal in 11 appearances and he […]

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