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September 8, 2014 7:34 PM

Djokovic pulls out of Davis Cup tie against India

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Davis Cup tie against India owing to fatigue and family commitments, Serbian captain Bogdan Obradovic told this to reporters in Bangalore. He said he spoke to Djokovic in this regard.Djokovic has also sought to spend some time with wife Jelena, who is...

September 8, 2014 7:27 PM

Kei Nishikori to meet Marin Cilic in US Open summit clash

Japan's Kei Nishikori will meet Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open Men's Singles final in New York tonight. Both the players will be playing their maiden Grand Slam final. The championship match will be the first not to feature either Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer or R...

September 8, 2014 6:59 PM

Centre to launch National Sports Talent Search scheme for youth

The Centre will launch a National Sports Talent Search scheme to groom young sports person between 8 to 12 years. Interacting with sports persons and a section of media in Guwahati today, Union Minister of State for sports and youth affairs, Sarbanand Sonowal said, the main purpose of the scheme is ...

September 8, 2014 6:49 PM

Centre to launch National Sports Talent Search scheme for youth

The Centre will launch a National Sports Talent Search scheme to groom young sports person between 8 to 12 years. Interacting with sports persons and a section of media in Guwahati today, Union Sports minister for state, Sarbanand Sonowal said, the main purpose of the scheme is to prepare sports per...

September 8, 2014 7:08 AM

Serena Williams wins 3rd consecutive US Open

World number one Serena Williams has lifted her third consecutive US Open trophy and joined Tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova on 18 Grand Slam titles. In the Women's Singles finals last night, the numero uno American defeated Caroline Wozniazki of Denmark in straight sets, 6...

September 8, 2014 7:03 AM

T-20: Despite Kohli's heroics, India lose to England by 3 runs

India ended their England tour on a sour note, as they lost the lone Twenty-20 series by 3 runs at Birmingham last night. Opting to bat first, the hosts made 180 for 7, courtesy skipper Eoin Morgan's quick-fire 71, comprising 3 fours and 7 sixes. Paceman Mohammed Shami was the pick of the b...

September 7, 2014 9:09 PM

T20: England set 181-run target for India

England have set a challenging target of 181 runs for India in the one-off Twenty20 International in Birmingham. Electing to bat after winning the toss, the hosts made 180 for seven in the stipulated twenty overs.The Indian cricket team is wrapping up its current England tour with the on-going Twent...

September 7, 2014 9:08 PM

US Open: Serena Williams to fight for her third successive title

At the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, top-seeded American Serena Williams will take on 10th seeded Caroline Wozniacki in the women's singles final tonight. While Serena is seeking her 18th Grand Salm title, Wozniacki, a former world number one, has never won a Grand Slam title.

September 7, 2014 8:04 PM

Leander Paes confirmed for Davis Cup tie against Serbia

Veteran star Leander Paes is set to combine with Rohan Bopanna for the doubles rubber during the Davis Cup tie against Serbia later this week. Anand Amritraj, the non-playing Indian captain, confirmed this to PTI today.The inclusion of 41-year-old Paes in the side means that originally selected Sake...

September 7, 2014 5:48 PM

PM congratulates Sania Mirza for winning US Open mixed doubles title

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Sania Mirza for winning the US Open Mixed Doubles, saying it was a matter of pride. The Prime Minister said Indians are very proud of her achievement. He also congratulated Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori for making it to the US Open Finals. On F...

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