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Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic face French Open last-eight duel

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic face French Open last-eight duel

Sports May 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm 0 comments

Paris: Rafa Nadal could face world number one Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the French Open after Friday`s draw handed him the toughest of routes to a possible 10th title. The Spaniard, seeded sixth after a disappointing year so far, would then face a potential semi-final against third seedRead More

1st Test, Day 2: Kane Williamson frustrates England

1st Test, Day 2: Kane Williamson frustrates England

Sports May 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm 0 comments

London: Kane Williamson`s unbeaten 92 rounded off a fine day`s work for New Zealand in the first Test against England at Lord`s on Friday. The Black Caps ended the second day well-placed at 303 for two, just 86 runs behind England`s first innings 389. Williamson and Ross Taylor (47 notRead More

Sri Lanka probe finds evidence of sex bribes in women’s cricket team

Sri Lanka probe finds evidence of sex bribes in women’s cricket team

Sports May 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm 0 comments

Colombo: Sri Lanka`s sports ministry said on Friday that an investigation had found evidence that members of the national women`s cricket team had been forced to perform sexual favours for officials in order to earn or keep their places in the squad. Sri Lanka Cricket, the controlling body for theRead More

Israel appeals to Michel Platini to sway FIFA from Palestinian suspension bid

Sports May 22, 2015 at 8:27 pm 0 comments

Jerusalem: The Israel Football Association appealed to UEFA president Michel Platini on Friday to speak out “loud and clear” against the Palestinian bid to vote the IFA out of FIFA next week. The annual FIFA Congress, which begins on May 28, includes the Palestinian Football Association`s proposal to suspend theRead More

Yuvraj Singh’s name wasn’t discussed for Bangladesh tour: Sandeep Patil

Yuvraj Singh’s name wasn’t discussed for Bangladesh tour: Sandeep Patil

Sports May 20, 2015 at 7:57 pm 0 comments

New Delhi: Indian chief selector Sandeep Patil on Wednesday said that the BCCI didn’t discuss the name of Yuvraj Singh for the upcoming tour to Bangladesh. Speaking to media after the meeting, Patil said that the reason why Harbhajan Singh was picked for the tour was because there were sixRead More

I gave no ultimatum on Kevin Pietersen issue: Alastair Cook

I gave no ultimatum on Kevin Pietersen issue: Alastair Cook

Sports May 20, 2015 at 7:57 pm 0 comments

London: England Test cricket team captain Alastair Cook on Wednesday denied issuing an ultimatum over the selection of batsman Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen has been told he will not be considered for selection this summer, with reports suggesting Cook would have resigned had the batsman been recalled. “There was no ultimatumRead More

Defending champion Saina Nehwal seeded second in Australian Open

Defending champion Saina Nehwal seeded second in Australian Open

Sports May 20, 2015 at 7:55 pm 0 comments

Sydney: Defending champion Saina Nehwal has been seeded second in the women’s singles competition of the USD 750,000 Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament that will get underway here on Tuesday. Olympic bronze medallist, Saina had outclassed Spaniard Carolina Marin to clinch her first Super Series crown in 20 months,Read More

Lewis Hamilton signs new three-year contract with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton signs new three-year contract with Mercedes

Sports May 20, 2015 at 7:54 pm 0 comments

Monaco: Double Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has agreed a new three-year contract that will keep him at Mercedes until the end of 2018, the team announced on Wednesday. Although no financial details were given, media reports have suggested the Briton is in line for a bumper pay packetRead More

Manchester United need trophies next season: Wayne Rooney

Manchester United need trophies next season: Wayne Rooney

Sports May 20, 2015 at 7:52 pm 0 comments

London: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes that they have to redeem themselves by winning a lot of silverware next season. United are set to finish fourth in the Premier League, which will earn them a spot in the Champions League playoffs in August. While United have enjoyed a lotRead More

Robin Soderling hoping Rafael Nadal will lose at French Open

Robin Soderling hoping Rafael Nadal will lose at French Open

Sports May 19, 2015 at 8:40 pm 0 comments

London: Robin Soderling is sick of being the answer to a favourite quiz question, the one which asks who is the only player to beat nine-times champion Rafael Nadal at the French Open. That is why he will be happy if the Spaniard`s current vulnerability on his beloved claycourts continuesRead More