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Meet Ayrton Senna whose 20th anniversary being observed
Other Sports | Oct 09, 2014, 12:41 PM ISTRome: It is a testament to Ayrton Senna's lasting impact on Formula One that the 20th anniversary of his death will be observed this week with five days of commemorations at the Imola track where
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Two-time defending champ Isner wins at Newport
Tennis | Jul 09, 2013, 07:27 AM ISTNewport, Jul 9: Two-time defending champ John Isner defeated fellow American Ryan Harrison 7-6 (0), 6-2 on Monday in the opening round of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.The 6-foot-9 (2.05-meter) Isner rode his big
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WBC super welterweight champ Canelo Alvarez stops Lopez in 5th round
Other Sports | Sep 17, 2012, 01:53 PM ISTLas Vegas, Sep 17: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez stopped Josesito Lopez late in the fifth round Saturday night, defending his WBC super welterweight title with a relentless display of power by the 22-year-old Mexican champion.Alvarez (41-0-1,
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Wimbledon champ Kvitova advances at Italian Open
Tennis | May 15, 2012, 09:48 PM ISTRome, May 15: Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova overcame eight double-faults to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 7-5, 6-4 in her opening match at the Italian Open on Tuesday.Kvitova struggled with the bright sunshine at the
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3-Time French Open Champ Kuerten Elected To Hall
Tennis | Mar 09, 2012, 01:22 PM ISTNewport, Feb 9: Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.The lanky Brazilian nicknamed "Guga" reached No. 1 in the ATP rankings and collected singles titles at
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Tour De France Champ Evans Showing No Signs Of Age
Other Sports | Nov 30, 2011, 09:55 AM ISTDarwin (Australia), Nov 30: Tour de France champion Cadel Evans says he's showing no signs of age and has at least two more Tours in him before he quits the sport's showcase event.Evans was the
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Goolagong Calls US Open Champ Stosur "Twinkletoes"
Tennis | Sep 12, 2011, 09:40 AM ISTNew York, Sept 12: Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the last Australian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title, didn't wait long to congratulate the next, texting Sam Stosur moments after her U.S. Open win to
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Defending Champ Serena Seeded Eighth At Wimbledon
Tennis | Jun 15, 2011, 05:03 PM ISTWimbledon, Jun 15: Defending Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has been seeded No. 8 for this year's tournament.Williams, who returned to action on Tuesday after being out injured since winning her 13th Grand Slam title at