Djokovic, Nadal, Federer commit to new ATP Cup
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are among the global top 10 who will play for their countries at the new ATP Cup in Australia in January, organisers said today. Continue Reading
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Sri Lanka cricket receives terror threat ahead of Pakistan tour
Sri Lanka’s cricket board said Wednesday it had received warnings its national team could be the target of a terror attack during an upcoming tour of Pakistan. Continue Reading
Track Asia Cup: Ronaldo Laitonjam shines with Asian record
India’s Ronaldo Laitonjam continued his impressive run, creating an Asian record while also winning a gold medal at the Track Asia Cup cycling competition here Tuesday. Continue Reading
Nadal wins US Open, claims his 19th Grand Slam Title
Rafael Nadal captured his 19th career Grand Slam title in thrilling fashion by winning the US Open final, outlasting Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 to seize his fourth crown in New York Sunday. Continue Reading
48,000 tickets for Nadal vs Federer match sold in 10 minutes
South African tennis fans bought 48,000 tickets in under 10 minutes Wednesday for a Cape Town exhibition match next February between world superstars Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Continue Reading
Andreescu becomes first teen in US Open semis since 2009
Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu became the first teen US Open semi-finalist in a decade on Wednesday, defeating Belgium’s Elise Mertens to set up a battle with Belinda Bencic for a spot in the final. Continue Reading
Shooting World Cup: India on top; Manu-Saurabh win gold
Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary staged a remarkable comeback to claim the mixed 10m air pistol gold, ending India’s campaign on a rousing note in the World Cup here. Continue Reading
Yashaswini shoots down gold; Secures ninth Olympic quota for India
An authoritative Yashaswini Singh Deswal secured India’s ninth Olympic quota in style, upstaging the women’s 10m air pistol’s numero uno shooter Olena Kostevych of Ukraine for a gold in the ISSF World Cup here. Continue Reading
Bumrah’s hat-trick, Vihari’s maiden ton leave India on cusp of sweep
The incomparable Jasprit Bumrah became only the third Indian to pick a Test hat-trick after Hanuma Vihari’s maiden ton, powering the visitors to a commanding position in the second match against the West Indies here. Continue Reading
TNCA Fourth Division: Bhaskar stars in Prithvi win
MD Bhaskar (6/28) scalped six as Prithvi Cricket Club crushed Gandhi Nagar Starlets Cricket Club by 71 runs in the TNCA Fourth Division ‘A’ match here. Continue Reading