Six weeks after completing one of the greatest seasons in tennis history, Novak Djokovic begins his 2016 campaign and warm-up for his Australian Open defence in Qatar. The Serbian, also current holder of Wimbledon and the US Open, heads a strong field at the Qatar Open starting in Doha on Monday, which also includes Rafael Nadal, Tomas Berdych and defending […]
» Read moreWinning 10 WTA titles, including two Grand Slams (women’s doubles) Wimbledon and US Open – and finishing the year as the No. 1 doubles player in the world, Sania Mirza did her bit to take Hyderabad to the world. The 29-year-old is proud of what she achieved in what was the best year of her career. “It’s been an incredible […]
» Read morePakistan on Friday named Mohammad Amir in its squads for three Twenty20 internationals and three one-day internationals in New Zealand next month, four months after the left-arm paceman completed his five-year ban for spot-fixing. Chief selector Haroon Rasheed said Amir’s inclusion was contingent on the fast bowler — who has a criminal record for his role in arranging no-balls to […]
» Read moreMalvika Bansod was the star performer as the talented city shuttler set for double crown in the PNB Metlife West Zone Junior Badminton Championship held at Goregaon Sports Club in Mumbai on Friday. The four-day tourney is being organized by Sara Foundation and approved by Badminton Association of India. Left-hander Malvika was all over the court, hitting some terrific down […]
» Read moreLewis Hamilton won his third drivers’ world title in virtually untouchable fashion in 2015, but in a year of pressures and problems both he and his Mercedes team ended the season looking anxiously at their rivals. The 30-year-old Briton, who lost his focus and his dominant speed in the closing three races to his team-mate Nico Rosberg, won the championship […]
» Read moreJapan Warriors did not have to break much sweat in getting past Philippine Marvericks 29-15 but it was a tough day out for UAE Royals, who edged out hosts Singapore Slammers 27-23 in their IPTL match, riding on Roger Federer’s win in the deciding men’s singles on Friday. In the first encounter of the day, Warriors put up a splendid […]
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