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February 2, 2014 9:09 PM

Karnataka beat Maharashtra; Lift Ranji Trophy

Karnataka defeated Maharashtra by seven wickets to lift the Ranji Trophy for cricket today. On the fifth and the last day of the final at Hyderabad , chasing a target of 157 runs, Karnataka sailed through, losing only three wickets in their second innings.Earlier, Maharashtra resuming their innings ...

February 2, 2014 7:32 PM

Davis Cup tie 1st round: India complete 5-0 rout of Chinese Taipei

Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri recorded straight-set victories as India completed a 5-0 rout of Chinese Taipei in the first round of their Asia/Oceania Group I Davis Cup tie at Indore today. This is the first time after 2005 that India have recorded a whitewash over an opponent. Myneni, ranked 313, ...

February 2, 2014 5:38 PM

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand puts end to his losses with solid draw

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand opened his account after signing peace with Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the third round of Zurich Chess Challenge now underway at the Savoy, Switzerland. After two uncharacteristic defeats, Anand put an end to his losses with a solid draw after an indiffere...

February 2, 2014 2:39 PM

Davis Cup: India complete 5-0 whitewash of Chinese Taipei

Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri recorded straight-set victories as India completed a 5-0 rout of Chinese Taipei in the first round of their Asia/Oceania Group I Davis Cup tie at Indore today. This is the first time after 2005 that India have recorded a whitewash over an opponent. Myneni, ranked 313, ...

February 2, 2014 9:43 AM

Anand suffers second consecutive defeat in Zurich Chess Challenge

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand has suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the Zurich Chess Challenge tournament. The defeat came in the second round of the event which is being held in Zurich. Having lost to Levon Aronian of Armenia in the fi...

February 1, 2014 9:07 PM

Indian freestyle grapplers win 4 medals in Colorado Springs

At Colorado Springs in the United States, Indian men's freestyle wrestling team has rounded off its campaign in the Dave Schultz Memorial International tournament, winning four medals. The tally includes a gold by Praveen Rana in 74kg category. Amit Kumar Dahiya won a silver medal in 57kg.T...

February 1, 2014 9:06 PM

Anand suffers shock defeat in zurich chess challenge

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand has suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the Zurich Chess Challenge tournament. The defeat came in the second round of the event which is being held in Zurich. Having lost to Levon Aronian of Armenia in the fi...

February 1, 2014 8:46 PM

India beat Chinese Taipei in Asia-Oceania Group-1 Davis Cup tie

India have taken a 3-Nil winning lead over Chinese Taipei in the Asia-Oceania Group-I Davis Cup Tennis tie. At Indore today, India won the second Singles when Somdev Devvarman beat Ti Chen, 6-7, 7-6, 1-6, 6-2, 9-7. The match had remained unfinished yesterday due to bad light. Later, the duo of Rohan...

February 1, 2014 7:30 PM

Marathon swimmer sets world record for going 16 hours non-stop

Australian marathon swimmer Chloe McCardel has set a world record swimming non-stop for 16 hours in a spa in Melbourne. It is a special moment for McCardel, who was forced to abandon a swim from Cuba to Florida last year when jellyfish stings left her in excruciating pain. After completing the swim ...

February 1, 2014 5:51 PM

Tennis: India defeat Chinese Taipei in Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group-I

India have taken a 3-Nil winning lead over Chinese Taipei in the Asia-Oceania Group-I Davis Cup Tennis tie. At Indore today, India won the second Singles when Somdev Devvarman beat Ti Chen, 6-7, 7-6, 1-6, 6-2, 9-7. The match had remained unfinished yesterday due to bad light. Later, the duo of Rohan...

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