70-year-old tennis referee kills 80-year-old hubby
August 22nd, 2012 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) A 70-year-old woman tennis referee, who was preparing to work at the upcoming US Open in New York, has been arrested for bludgeoning her 80-year-old husband ... Read more...
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Olympics: Kobe Bryant watches Federer win
August 4th, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) National Basketball Association (NBA) star Kobe Bryant was in the Centre Court crowd at Wimbledon in the Olympic Games to witness the longest three-set tennis ... Read more...
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Tsonga edges Raonic in longest Olympic tennis match
August 1st, 2012 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, August 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Milos Raonic of Canada in the longest tennis match in Olympic history.The players spent three hours and 57 minutes on the ... Read more...
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Defeat no tragedy, it’s just a match: Nadal
June 29th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) French Open champion Rafael Nadal was philosophical about his shock second-round defeat to 100th-ranked Czech Lukas Rosol at the Wimbledon.The Spanish second seed looked ... Read more...
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Houston decides Astrodome fate
May 24th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Houston, May 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Houston Astrodome may be demolished, according to its operators.After a visit to the dome, Walt Disney allegedly called it the Eighth Wonder of the World. ... Read more...
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Djokovic unveils wax figure of himself in Serbia
February 10th, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Belgrade, Feb 10 (IANS) An estimated 6,000 fans braved frigid temperatures to get a glimpse of the world's top tennis player Novak Djokovic in the central Serbian town of ... Read more...
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Nadal calls the Australian Open final as his toughest match
January 30th, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 30 (IANS) World No.2 Rafael Nadal, who lost to Serb Novak Djokovic in a marathon Australian Open tennis final Sunday, has dubbed the match as the toughest ... Read more...
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Cameron beats Boris Becker in charity tennis match
May 1st, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 1 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron defeated German tennis legend Boris Becker in a tennis match, proceeds from which went to a charity organisation.The prime minister ... Read more...
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Facing Sania in Wagah “border match” would be “dream come true”, says Pak ace
April 23rd, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, April 23(ANI): Pakistan's top-ranked woman tennis player Ushna Suhail has said that she is ready to face Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza at the Wagah Border, if the Pakistan Tennis Federation ... Read more...
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Lara Dutta cheers hubby Mahesh Bhupathi at Dubai tennis match
February 24th, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Feb 24 (ANI): Newlywed Bollywood actress Lara Dutta was seen cheering her husband Mahesh Bhupathi during a tennis match in Dubai.Bhupathi, 36, was paired with fellow Indian tennis player Leander ... Read more...
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ITF backs Bopanna-Qureshi’s call to Indian, Pak govts to allow border match
January 21st, 2011 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 21(ANI): The "Indo-Pak Express" comprising Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi has urged the Indian and Pakistan governments to allow a tennis match across their heavily fortified border.The duo, who ... Read more...
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Bopanna-Qureshi get 2010 Grand Prix of Peace and Sports award
December 3rd, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
By Ranvir Nayar
Paris, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani doubles partner Aisam ul Haq Qureshi have been awarded the 2010 Grand Prix of Peace & Sports ... Read more...
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Baking soda boosts athletic performance: Study
October 26th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): A study has found that dietary supplementation with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on the morning of a tennis match allows athletes to maintain their edge.A randomized, controlled ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods, Roger Federer manager sued over alleged shady betting
October 14th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): A lawsuit has been filed against the company that manages Roger Federer and Tiger Woods, it has emerged.The lawsuit alleged that the owner of the company bet ... Read more...
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Prince Edward all glued to tennis match (Tennis snippets)
October 5th, 2010 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Rohan Bopanna and Nirupama Sanjeev had a royal audience in Prince Edward during their first round mixed doubles match against Australians Paul Hanley and Anastasia Rodionova ... Read more...
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UK prisoners’ five-hour ‘jail riot’ over missing Wimbledon women’s tennis match
September 9th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 9(ANI): 32 inmates at a UK prison "went mad" for five hours when wardens refused to let them watch a Wimbledon women's tennis match on TV, it has been revealed. ... Read more...
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I would like to play game of tennis with Qureshi, says Krishna
July 14th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashIslamabad, Jul 14 (ANI): Ahead of Indo-Pak Foreign Ministers level talks, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said in lighter vein that he would like to play tennis match with his ... Read more...
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Longest match in history winner exits Wimbledon in shortest yet!
June 26th, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 26 (ANI): John Ishner, who triumphed in the longest tennis match in history beating his opponent at Wimbledon in an epic 11 hours and five minute encounter, lost to his ... Read more...
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Tennis matches as tough as cage fighting: Murray
June 26th, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 26 (ANI): British No.1 Andy Murray has said that matches on the tennis court are as tough as cage fighting, and added that is why he spends so much time ... Read more...
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Isner triumphs as marathon match finally ends (Lead)
June 25th, 2010 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
London, June 24 (DPA) John Isner won a three-day battle as he finally brought an end to the longest ever tennis match with his
6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68 defeat Thursday ... Read more...
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Longest tennis match suspended after 10 hours
June 24th, 2010 - 4:30 am ICT by IANS
London, June 24 (DPA) Nicolas Mahut and John Isner left the court for a second straight night Wednesday as the longest match in tennis refused to die with the pair locked up ... Read more...
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Bopanna named ‘Champion for Peace’
June 18th, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 18 (IANS) Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna was Friday named a "Champion for Peace". He joins a group of 47 major international athletes committed to serving peace in the ... Read more...
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Live wire Rooney could turn out like Gazza: Lampard
June 2nd, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 2 (ANI): Live wire England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney could well emulate former football star Paul Gascoigne alias Gazza at the World Cup, believes Chelsea and England ... Read more...
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I want to get married, says Serena’s rapper beau
May 14th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 14 (IANS) Rapper Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., who is dating tennis ace Serena Williams, says he wants to get married and have kids.
"I definitely want to get married. I ... Read more...
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37-hour marathon tennis match to help Haiti victims set Guinness record
January 25th, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 25(ANI): Two Australians, Indian-origin Jeganathan "Jega" Ramasamy and Gavin White, have completed their endeavour to play the world's longest continuous singles tennis match in efforts to help victims in Haiti.Jega ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama Makes An Appearance On Jay Leno Show
October 24th, 2009 - 6:32 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
obama5Burbank, Calif., Oct.24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama was a major attraction for television viewers on Friday night as she had appeared in the ... Read more...
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‘Giant’ - Argentina thrilled by Del Potro’s US Open win
September 16th, 2009 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Sep 16 (DPA) Argentina was thrilled over Juan Martin del Potro's US Open trophy, in a final against world number one Roger Federer.
"New York established a real giant among ... Read more...
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Athletes can continue to play even after total shoulder joint replacement
July 11th, 2009 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 11 (ANI): A new study suggests that athletes can continue their career even after shoulder joint replacement.The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) claims that even an older individual ... Read more...
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Rafter says McEnroe still a `nutter’
June 6th, 2009 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 6(ANI): Former Australian tennis player Patrick Rafter playing a exhibition tennis match at the Pat Rafter Arena came out with a amusing comment on John McEnroe."You'd think he'd grow out ... Read more...
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Rafael Nadal advances to Madrid Masters finals in marathon set
May 17th, 2009 - 2:40 am ICT by John Le Fevre
Spain's Rafael Nadal advanced to the finals of the Madrid Masters after a marathon five set game against world number four ranked Novak Djokovic.The 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (11-9) game lasted ... Read more...
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Dokic’s father threatens to blow up embassy over interview
May 6th, 2009 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, May 6 (ANI): Tennis star Jelena Dokic's father, Damir, is threatening to blow up the Australian embassy in Belgrade following his daughter's revelations that he physically abused her.The Serbian newspaper, Blic, ... Read more...
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Jelena Dokic accuses father of abuse
May 4th, 2009 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 4 (DPA) Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic said Monday she left home nine years ago to escape the physical abuse meted out by her father, Damir.
The 26-year-old told the Sydney ... Read more...
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Tennis star Dokic says her father abused her
May 4th, 2009 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, May 4 (ANI): Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic has said that her father, Damir, physically abused her during their tumultuous relationship.Dokic, who is estranged from her father, told how she had ... Read more...
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Sweden-Israel Davis Cup tie played amid heavy security
March 7th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Malmo/Stockholm, March 7 (DPA) Swedish police officers greatly outnumbered anti-Israel protesters at the arena where Sweden and Israel finished 1-1 on the first day of their Davis Cup clash.
The tie in the ... Read more...
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Somdev gives India 1-0 lead in Davis Cup
March 6th, 2009 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kaohsiung (Taiwan), March 6 (IANS) Somdev Devvarman defeated Ti Chen 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 to give India a 1-0 lead over Chinese Taipei in a Davis Cup tennis match in the Asia-Oceania Group ... Read more...
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