Saturday, January 1, 2011

Cilic faces Berdych hurdle in hat-trick bid

Cilic faces Berdych hurdle in hat-trick bid


Cilic faces Berdych hurdle in hat-trick bid

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 08:08 PM PST

Tomas Berdych stands in the way as Croatia's Marin Cilic attempts to start the new year in style by winning a third successive title at the ATP Chennai Open.


Chennai Open: Tomas Berdych seeded No.1

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 07:42 PM PST

Tomas Berdych has been seeded as No. 1 for the $450,000 ATP Chennai Open, which starts on Monday.


Syria gear up for Asian Cup after coach change

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:48 PM PST

Syria are counting on a stop-gap coach for their Asian Cup campaign after the job changed hands three times in three months, but the new man in charge is determined to help the Eagles soar in time.


These WAGS stripped for their club Dundee!

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:03 PM PST

The WAGS of Scottish first division club players decided to shed their clothes in a bid to fill the club's coffers by posing in racy lingerie for a New Year calendar.


Basketball Federation of India to pay players now

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 03:00 PM PST

There's a 'New Year' gift for Indian basketball players. They would be getting decent monthly remuneration if they are picked to represent the country.


NBA-League fines Celtics' Pierce and Magic coach Van Gundy

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 02:48 PM PST

Boston Celtics All-Star forward Paul Pierce and Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy were fined by the NBA for separate incidents that occurred earlier this week, the league said on Saturday.


Sharapova starts 2011 season in Auckland

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 02:05 PM PST

Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova says winning another Grand Slam after battling shoulder injuries "would be the greatest achievement of my career."


Dhoni admonishes Sree over Smith row

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 12:59 PM PST

Sreesanth was rebuked by his own captain Dhoni for his verbal spat with Smith, who accused the pacer of crossing the line by "bringing personal things".


Hoffenheim split with coach Rangnick: Report

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 12:15 PM PST

Bundesliga club Hoffenheim have reached agreement to part company with coach Ralf Rangnick, according to the weekly Bild am Sonntag newspaper.


Luiz Gustavo heads for Bayern Munich

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 11:38 AM PST

Hoffenheim's 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder Luiz Gustavo has agreed a move to Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga champions confirmed on Saturday.


Nadal rekindles Federer rivalry in Doha

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 11:30 AM PST

World number one Rafael Nadal will begin the new season which starts at the Qatar Open on Monday on a high after beating rival Roger Federer in the final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.


Team India chases history at Newlands

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 11:03 AM PST

Cape Town is now set to witness the conclusion of 3-match Test series with the third and final Test between India and SA beginning at Newlands on Sunday.


Chennai Open: Bopanna draws Wawrinka again

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:33 AM PST

Stanislas Wawrinka was pitted against the Indian wild card holder Rohan Bopanna in the 2011 Chennai Open when the draw was announced on Saturday.


Listening to SuBo before game relaxes me: Rooney

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:15 AM PST

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has revealed that listening to Susan Boyle gives him relaxation before his big matches. The star said he prefers more relaxed music


Gasquet eyes Chennai Open title success

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 08:28 AM PST

Putting the days of doping allegations behind him, French tennis star Richard Gasquet said he has come to the Chennai Open with an aim to lift the coveted title.


Captain Dhoni eager to win World Cup

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 08:03 AM PST

India skipper Dhoni said he wants to lift the upcoming ICC World Cup in the sub-continent as the coveted trophy is the ultimate dream of every cricketer.


Nadal beats Federer in Abu Dhabi final

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 07:48 AM PST

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal started 2011 with a win over his main rival, beating Roger Federer to defend his title at the invitational World Tennis Championships.


Rooney scores as United beat West Brom

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 06:52 AM PST

Wayne Rooney scored his first club goal in open play since March as Manchester United rode their luck to secure a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion.


Vishnu upsets Niland in Chennai Open qualifiers

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 06:21 AM PST

India's Vishnu Vardhan stunned third-seeded Conor Niland of Ireland to progress to the second round of the qualifiers in the Aircel ATP Chennai Open on Saturday.


Clijsters beats Wozniacki in exhibition match

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 05:48 AM PST

The third-ranked Kim Clijsters of Belgium beat top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 4-6, 12-10 in an exhibition warmup for the Australian Open.


Dhoni admonishes Sree over Smith row

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 05:14 AM PST

Sreesanth was rebuked by his own captain Dhoni for his verbal spat with Smith, who accused the pacer of crossing the line by "bringing personal things".


India ready to make history: MS Dhoni

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:03 AM PST

MS Dhoni said that his team were ready to make history when they face South Africa in the series-deciding third and final Test starting on Sunday.


Ronaldinho close to AC Milan exit

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 03:48 AM PST

AC Milan forward Ronaldinho is on the verge of leaving the Serie A leaders after media reports said he had left the club's training base in Dubai to return to Brazil.


Henin wins but Australia take tie at Hopman Cup

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 03:12 AM PST

Justine Henin made a winning start in her latest comeback but the Belgian could not prevent her team losing to Australia at the mixed-teams Hopman Cup.

Henin, Hewitt win at Hopman Cup

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 03:12 AM PST

Henin beat Alicia Molik 6-4, 6-4 in her first singles match since an elbow injury at Wimbledon in June. The win gave Belgium an early 1-0 lead over Australia.


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