Monday, August 27, 2012

Federer dominates Young to advance

Federer dominates Young to advance


Federer dominates Young to advance

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 08:28 PM PDT

World number one Roger Federer began his quest for a sixth US Open title with a stylish 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory over America Donald Young on Monday.


2 years of planning behind U-19 WC win

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:13 PM PDT

India's U-19 World Cup win was no fluke. The BCCI put a systematic plan in place almost two years ago to identify and nurture players for this tournament.


'Don't fast-track colts to senior team'

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 05:40 PM PDT

Experts say India's Under-19 World Cup stars need to play domestic cricket and feature on 'A' tours before being considered for seelction in the senior team.


Dhoni enters racing superbikes world

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 05:09 PM PDT

MS Dhoni has taken his bike passion a step further by foraying into the world of Superbike championship with his own team - MSD R-N Racing Team India.


Maria Sharapova shakes off rustiness

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:18 PM PDT

Maria Sharapova reached the US Open second round with a win over Melinda Czink, showing no signs of stomach problems that sidelined her since Olympics.


Nehru Cup: India face struggling Nepal

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 12:48 PM PDT

India are unlikely to hold anything back against Nepal on Tuesday, even though they are almost in the final of the Nehru Cup that they are trying to defend.


Vijender plans chain of boxing schools

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 11:52 AM PDT

The poster boy of Indian boxing, Vijender Singh, is planning a chain of boxing schools in four cities: Jaipur, Delhi, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.


'Armstrong foiled by made-in-USA probe'

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 10:05 AM PDT

Pound says even Armstrong's staunchest supporters couldn't brush aside the lifetime cycling ban handed down by an American-backed anti-doping agency.


Stosur begins Open title defence in style

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 09:36 AM PDT

Australia's Samantha Stosur made an impressive start to her US Open title defence as she blitzed Croatia's Petra Martic 6-1, 6-1 to reach the second round.


Goodbye-girl Clijsters ready for US Open

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:21 AM PDT

Three-time US Open champion Kim Clijsters is ready to give up the tennis star life at the age of 29 in order to spend more time as a wife and mother.


No controversy with Dhoni: VVS Laxman

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:18 AM PDT

Just retired VVS Laxman declined to comment on his relationship with MS Dhoni but clarified that there was no controversy as has been reported by media.


'Chand is more talented than Gambhir'

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:14 AM PDT

For a coach, it is as difficult to compare two of his favourite students but Bhardwaj feels that Unmukt Chand is a better talent than Gautam Gambhir.


Padma awards for Dravid and Gautam

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 03:17 AM PDT

BCCI has decided to recommend former captain Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir's names for Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards respectively.


Kohli refuses comparison with Sachin

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 11:26 PM PDT

Sachin Tendulkar sees a shadow of himself in Virat Kohli but the young Indian batsman said there is no comparison between him and the iconic cricketer.


World Cricket will miss Laxman: Mahela

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 09:50 PM PDT

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene paid tribute to VVS Laxman, saying that the game will be poorer without one of the finest players of this generation.


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