French Open: Kirilenko reaches quarters
byParis, June 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia’s Maria Kirilenko beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the French Open. It…
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Windies genuine contenders for title: Sammy
byBirmingham, June 4 (IANS/CMC) All-rounder Darren Sammy says the West Indies are genuine contenders to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which features the…
Dementieva sees future in coaching tennis girls
byMoscow, June 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two-time Grand Slam finalist Elena Dementieva sees coaching youngsters as a likely career path. The 31-year-old Russian, who hung…
James blames tactical error for his defeat to Merritt
byEugene, Oregon (US), June 4 (IANS/CMC) World and Olympic 400- metre champion Kirani James has conceded that it was a tactical error which cost…
Neymar to make Barca debut against Santos
byRio de Janeiro, June 4 (IANS) Barcelona will play two friendlies against Brazilian outfit Santos as part of its deal to secure Neymar. The…
Two Cuban triathletes to compete in Pan Am Cup
byHavana, June 4 (IANS) Two Cuban athletes will be competing in the 2013 Triathlon Pan American Cup to be held Sunday in Mexico’s Pacific…
An easy decision for Mourinho to return as Chelsea manager
byLondon, June 4 (IANS) Jose Mourinho said it was an easy decision for him to return as Chelsea manager for a second spell in…
Argentina on cusp of World Cup berth
byRio de Janeiro, June 4 (IANS) Argentina’s home clash with Colombia Friday headlines a tantalising week of South American zone qualifiers that could decide…
Prandelli names Italy’s Confederations Cup squad
byRome, June 4 (IANS) Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli named his 23-man team for the Confederations Cup tournament where Angelo Ogbonna and Andrea Ranocchia…
NBA veteran Jason Kidd announces retirement
byNew York, June 4 (IANS) New York Knicks’ guard Jason Kidd announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league….