Second seed Dominika Cibulkova and Moscow-born Australian Daria Gavrilova will meet in the final of the Connecticut Open after respective straight sets semi-final victories on Friday. Slovakian Cibulkova thrashed Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-1 6-3, before Gavrilova upset top seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 6-4 in an entertaining nightcap on the outdoor hardcourt in New Haven.
» Read moreChief of Dera Sacha Sauda Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is a convict in a rape case. Quite expectedly, his followers have unleashed violence in Panchkula to protest against the verdict leaving several dead and many injured. Now, one is inquisitive to get a reaction from Team India skipper Virat Kohli, who is currently busy in national duties in Sri Lanka. […]
» Read moreSaina Nehwal returned to where she belongs while paving the way for Indian badminton’s foray into a territory hitherto unexplored, her semifinal entry also raising hopes of a first all-India summit showdown in the World Championships. The Olympic bronze medallist advanced to the semifinal when she staved off the challenge from local favourite Kristy Gilmour to assure herself of at […]
» Read moreOlympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik crashed out in the first round while compatriot Vinesh Phogat’s campaign also ended in a whimper as Indian grapplers continued with dismal show at World Wrestling Championship in Paris. After three listless days, the onus was on Sakshi and Vinesh to end India’s medal drought but both failed to live up to the expectations. Sakshi […]
» Read moreSri Lanka is launching an investigation into the woeful state of cricket on the island, the sports minister said on Thursday, amid a string of humiliating losses and calls for an administrative overhaul. Dayasiri Jayasekera said he was inviting former administrators, players, sports experts and journalists to brainstorm ideas about how to revive the game, beloved in Sri Lanka. “I […]
» Read moreBatsman AB de Villiers has stepped down as captain of South Africa’s one-day international team but has said he is ready to play all three formats of the game after a self-imposed exile from Test cricket. De Villiers sat out South Africa’s recent 3-1 Test series defeat to England amid speculation that he was ready to ditch the five-day game […]
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