Outlook for Marc Marquez at Sunday’s Silverstone GP After his Unexpected Loss at Brno
August 31, 2014 R K Gupta
Czech Republic, GP, Grand Prix, Marc Marquez, MotoGPWhen Marc Marquez won his 10th consecutive MotoGp at Indianapolis, his dominance in the event was already a foregone conclusion. In MotoGP history, the 21-year old Spaniard created a new landmark that looked difficult to be broken. His 10th August commanding victory in the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix track was an unrelenting show of […]
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After a Relatively Harmless Thursday, Friday Held Surprises for Many Seeded Stars at US Open
August 30, 2014 R K Gupta
ATP, Tennis, US OpenWhile most top stars stayed on course on day 4 at the Flushing Meadows, day 5 had intriguing results. While No. 8 seed Ana Ivanovic was the only notable casualty on Thursday, the next day opened exit doors for women’s no.2 seed Romanian Simona Halep, German 6th seed Angelique Kerber, two-time US Open champion and […]
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Crowning Glory for 16 Athletes in the First Diamond League Final in Zurich
August 30, 2014 R K Gupta
Athletes, Diamond League, IAAFThe first of the two IAAF Diamond League athletics finals brought Zurich alive Thursday night. It was the second time in quick succession that the Swiss city welcomed top world athletes, who had come here earlier for the European Championships, two weeks ago. The Weltklasse Zurich track and field arena was witness to the crowning […]
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Youth Olympic Games – A Unique Concept in Competitive Sports
August 29, 2014 R K Gupta
IOC, YOG, Youth OlympicThe idea of Youth Olympic Games or YOG is relatively new and it was mooted by an Austrian national Johann Rosenzopf in 1998. Rosenzopf communicated his concept to the Austrian Olympic Committee, which in turn forwarded his idea to the International Olympic Committee. Rosenzopf believed that institutionalizing YOG for children in the age group 0f 14-18 […]
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Agnieszka Radwanska Falls on Day 3 As Sharapova and Wawrinka Survive Second Round Scare
August 28, 2014 R K Gupta
Agnieszka Radwanska, ATP, Radwanska, Tennis, US Open, WTAOn a day when two-time defending women’s champion Serena Williams, top two seeds Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Scotsman Andy Murray all had their schedules deferred to another time, the major news makers were women’s 4th seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, French Open women’s champion Maria Sharapova of Russia and Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland. […]
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Suresh Raina’s Century Powers India to Victory in the 2nd Royal London ODI at Cardiff
August 28, 2014 R K Gupta
Cricket, England Cricket, indian cricket, ODI, Suresh RainaAs if to prove that format-change in cricket can yield an entirely different outcome, India showed its competitive edge in the 50-over game at Cardiff. They won the second Royal London ODI with a handsome margin after the first was washed out at Bristol, two days ago. The ignominy of the test series debacle was […]
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US Open enters Day 3 Amid Fascinating Results and Heightened Expectations
August 27, 2014 R K Gupta
ATP, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Tennis, US OpenAs the Year’s final Grand Slam began in New York on Monday, the question uppermost in the minds of tennis lovers concerned two past champions; Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Both players have won tournament majors 17 times each and they still make their presence felt in the world of tennis. Serena has not had […]
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Lena Petermann’s Goal Gives Germany Their Third Title in Women’s U-20 Football World Cup
August 27, 2014 R K Gupta
Football, Germany, Meike Kamper, U-20 Football, worldcupIt wasn’t easy for Germany in the end. In a repeat of the 2010 World Cup, Germany faced Nigeria in the final of the FIFA U-20 final at Montreal. Despite superior display by the determined Nigerians, regulation time ended with a goalless draw. Eight minutes into the extra time, Lena Petermann scored the title-winning goal […]
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Rosberg-Hamilton Collision Overshadows Daniel Ricciardo Victory in the Belgian GP on Sunday
August 26, 2014 R K Gupta
Formula 1, GP, Hamilton, Mercedes, RosbergThe entire 2014 F1 season has belonged to the deep rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. The two guys have a major share of podium finishes in this funny season, where other drivers have been kept away from the limelight, despite odd victories in some F1 races. It happened at Hungary and […]
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Montreal Waits for Sunday as Germany Meets Nigeria in Women’s U-20 Football World Cup Final
August 23, 2014 R K Gupta
Football, Germany, Nigeria, U-20 Football, worldcupIn Canada all roads on Sunday will lead you to Montreal’s Olympic stadium, where the last match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2014 will be played between Germany and Nigeria. This will bring the curtains down on the 20-day old competition featuring world’s best U-20 teams for women. On Wednesday’s first semifinal, Nigeria […]
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