Nadal, Federer, Wawrinka, Serena, Sharapova Go Through But Richard Gasquet Falls on Day 4
June 28, 2014 R K Gupta
Rafael Nadal, Tennis, WimbledonRafa Nadal needed to prove that his loss to Lukas Rosol, two years ago, in the same second round match was just a one-off thing. But Rafa began by losing the first set to allow some satisfaction to Rosol, before wrapping up the match and completing his revenge. Roger Federer went through the necessary motions […]
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Historical Triumph for Jan Jorgensen after Kenichi Take out Chong Wei in BCA Indonesia Open
June 27, 2014 R K Gupta
Badminton, Indonesia Open, Jan Jorgensen, Lee Chong Wei, World BadmintonThe $ 750,000 BCA Indonesia Open is one of the world’s most prestigious badminton tournaments, classified as BWF World Super-Series Premier. Every year, it attracts the best badminton talent from around the world. This year’s event was organized in Jakarta during June 17-22, 2014, immediately after the Yonex Japan Open. When the tournament concluded on […]
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Die-Hard Argentinian Fans Spend Day and Night on Streets of Porto Alegre and Other Side-Stories
June 27, 2014 R K Gupta
Argentina, Brazil World Cup 2014, Lionel Messi, World CupFootball frenzy knows no bounds in Latin America. Like the two super powers of football, Brazil and Argentina hold sway and not just amongst their southern American member-nations but all over the world. For four decades now, the great Pele has been a revered figure in Brazil and the Brazilian government and World Cup Organizing […]
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Ferrer, Gulbis, Youzhny and Azarenka Bounced Out of Wimbledon on Day 3
June 26, 2014 R K Gupta
Novak Djokovic, Tennis, WimbledonIn a major upset on Wednesday, 7th seeded Spaniard David Ferrer was shocked by Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia in a grueling five-set second round match. In other upsets of the day, men’s 12th seeded Latvian Ernests Gulbis, 17th seeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny and women’s 8th seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus also bowed out of the […]
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Another Messi Dazzle, Ecuadorian Heartbreak, Cheers for Switzerland & Fitting Win for Bosnia
June 26, 2014 R K Gupta
Argentina, Brazil2014, Lionel Messi, World Cup 2014Lionel Messi inspired yet another Argentinian victory, this time against Nigeria in their last Group clash on Day 14. Both Messi’s goals were breathtaking but Nigerians fought valiantly until the finish. In a match played at the same time, Bosnia-Herzagovina defeated Iran before bidding an emotional adieu to their first-ever World Cup appearance. Ecuador stifled […]
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Nadal drops a set, Tsonga survives and other top stars go through on day 2 at Wimbledon
June 25, 2014 R K Gupta
Nadal, Tennis, WimbledonAfter three men and three women seeded players fell on day 1, it was the turn of three other gentlemen and six more women seeded players exiting in the first round on Tuesday. Barring this breed of first round losers, most men and women top stars stayed on course. World no.1 and second-seed Rafael Nadal […]
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Uruguay, Costa Rica, Colombia and Greece Are Through to Round of 16, Luckless Italy Exits
June 25, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Colombia, Costa Rica, Greece, UruguayDay 13 at FIFA World Cup saw lady luck smiling on Uruguay and Greece while Colombia and Costa Rica consolidated their status as early entrants to the knock-out phase. The worst fate beckoned on Italy, who just needed a draw from their match against Uruguay but ended up losing narrowly. Greece was another lucky team […]
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Of Andy Murray Mauresmo and the Briton’s Quest for another title as Wimbledon Gets Underway
June 24, 2014 R K Gupta
Andy Murray, Tennis, WimbledonUndeterred by the divided attention of sports enthusiasts in the wake of FIFA World Cup in Brazil, year’s third Grand Slam, and inarguably the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, began near London on Monday. Ivan Lendl famously said once that he would willingly trade all his championship trophies for just one Wimbledon crown. […]
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Neymar Shines in Brazil’s Win on Monday as Holland, Mexico & Spain Also Record Victories
June 24, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Brazil2014, FIFA, NeymarBrazilian striker Neymar was the toast of the home crowd at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on Monday. When the brilliant forward scored his first goal in 17th minute against Cameroon, he created two century marks. His goal was the 100th of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and it came with Brazil playing their 100th World […]
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Madison Key, Feliciano Lopez win at Eastbourne and Roberto Bautista Agut at Topshelf
June 24, 2014 R K Gupta
Aegon International Tournament, Madison Key, Tennis, WTAUnseeded American teenage sensation, Madison Keys sprang a surprise at Eastbourne by beating fifth seed Angelique Kerber of Germany to win the final of Aegon International Tournament. The men’s title at Eastbourne was successfully defended by Spain’s Feliciano Lopez, who beat the tournament top seed Richard Gasquet of France. In the other pre-Wimbledon grass-court tournament at […]
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