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Shanghai Masters: Del Potro, Tsonga enter semifinals
Tennis | Oct 11, 2013, 04:08 PM ISTShanghai: Juan Martin del Potro and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga moved a step closer for qualifying for the ATP Finals with quarterfinal wins at the Shanghai Masters here on Friday.Del Potro defeated Spain's Nicolas Almagro by 6-3,
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Smith, Tendulkar power Mumbai Indians into CLT20 final
Cricket | Oct 05, 2013, 11:36 PM ISTNew Delhi: Mumbai Indians rode on Dwayne Smith's quick-fire half-century and his 90-run opening-wicket partnership with Sachin Tendulkar to book a final berth in the Champions League Twenty20 with a six-wicket win over Trinidad and
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China Open: Nadal, Djokovic, Serena reach semis
Tennis | Oct 04, 2013, 07:51 PM ISTBeijing: Rafael Nadal stayed on course to wrest the top ranking from Novak Djokovic by rallying for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Fabio Fognini of Italy in the China Open quarterfinals on Friday.Nadal, who
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India need to be cautious against unpredictable Malaysia
Hockey | Aug 29, 2013, 11:57 AM ISTIpoh (Malaysia): Brimming with confidence after three consecutive wins, India will have to guard against complacency when they take on hosts Malaysia, a side which is capable of springing up surprises, in the semifinal of
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Asia Cup Hockey: India to face Malaysia in semifinal
Hockey | Aug 29, 2013, 09:04 AM ISTIpoh (Malaysia): India set-up a semi-final clash with hosts Malaysia after they thrashed neighbours Bangladesh 9-1 to finish on top in Pool B in the Asia Cup hockey at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium
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IBL: Warriors face Masters in an interesting semifinal
Other Sports | Aug 28, 2013, 02:53 PM ISTBangalore: Awadhe Warriors and Mumbai Masters will be involved in another close and intriguing contest less than a week after their first meeting in the league phase as they face-off in the semifinals of the
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World Badminton: Sensational Sindhu enters semifinal, assures India a medal
Other Sports | Aug 09, 2013, 08:29 PM ISTGuangzhou, Aug 9: Tenth seed P.V. Sindhu created history Friday by assuring India of at least a bronze medal at the World Badminton Championships, beating former World No.1 Shixian Wang in straight games at the
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Gold Cup: Mexico to face Panama in semis
Football | Jul 21, 2013, 12:23 PM ISTWashington, July 21: Mexico and Panama won their 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals and will face each other in the semifinal on Wednesday.Mexico beat Trinidad and Tobago thanks to an 84th minute goal from Raul
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Swedish Open: Serena Williams wins semifinal match
Tennis | Jul 22, 2013, 06:29 AM ISTBastad (Sweden), Jul 22: Serena Williams has defeated Klara Zakopalova 6-0, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Swedish Open.After losing the first eight games on Saturday, the Czech managed to break Williams' serve and then
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Hall of Fame Tennis championship Semifinals postponed by rain
Tennis | Jul 14, 2013, 10:42 AM ISTNewport, Jul 14: The semifinals at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships were pushed back a day after heavy rain wiped out most of play on Saturday.Following a rain-delayed, 90-minute on-court enshrinement ceremony for the
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Mehta pots semi-final berth
Other Sports | Jul 05, 2013, 06:53 PM ISTIncheon, July 5: Aditya Mehta assured India another medal as he reached the semi-final of the 15-red snooker tournament in the Asian Indoor Games here Friday.Mehta defeated Taipei's Wu Yu Lun 4-0 in the quarter-final
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Confed Cup: Brazil readies for semifinal against Uruguay
Football | Jun 25, 2013, 12:14 PM ISTBelo Horizonte, Brazil,Jun 25 : Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will have all of his top players available for the Confederations Cup semifinal against South American rival Uruguay on Wednesday. The Brazilian federation said Monday
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Champions Trophy: England test awaits 'chokers' South Africa in semifinal
Cricket | Jun 19, 2013, 11:38 AM ISTLondon, Jun 19: South Africa will look to shed their big tournament 'chokers' tag that has haunted them for long as they go into the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy against strong contenders
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Badminton: Saina loses to Schenk in Indonesia Open semifinal
Other Sports | Jun 15, 2013, 10:03 PM ISTJakarta, June 15: A dramatic loss to arch-rival Juliane Schenk in the women's singles semifinals saw defending champion Saina Nehwal failing to win her fourth Indonesia Open Super Series Premier crown here Saturday.Saina, who won
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French Open: Djokovic, Nadal on course for semifinal
Tennis | Jun 04, 2013, 12:19 PM ISTParis, June 4: Less than 48 hours after learning of the death of his childhood coach, Novak Djokovic was on court at the French Open, determined to complete a career Grand Slam in honor of
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Bradford stuns Aston Villa 3-1 in League Cup semi
Football | Jan 09, 2013, 02:48 PM ISTBradford, England, Jan 9: Fourth-tier Bradford pulled off another major surprise in the League Cup on Tuesday, beating Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their semifinal to move one step away from the
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India, Pak World Cup semi-final was fixed, says British journalist
Cricket | Nov 11, 2012, 08:46 AM ISTLondon, Nov 11 : Ed Hawkins, a sports-betting journalist, who has spent months investigating corruption in cricket, has in his latest book "Bookie Gambler Fixer Spy" has alleged that the India v Pakistan World Cup
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Saina Nehwal enters French Open badminton semi-final
Other Sports | Oct 27, 2012, 10:20 AM ISTParis, Oct 27: India's badminton sensation Saina Nehwal entered the French Open Super Series championship semifinal on Friday night beating Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand 22-20, 22-20 in a 41-minute-long encounter. Saina, who won the bronze
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Highveld Lions beat Delhi Daredevils, enter CLT20 final
Cricket | Oct 26, 2012, 01:12 PM ISTDurban, Oct 26: Kevin Pietersen waged a lone battle but Delhi Daredevils simply lacked the firepower as they lost to Highveld Lions by 22 runs in the first semi-final of the Champions League Twenty20 here
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Murray beats Federer to reach Shanghai final
Tennis | Oct 13, 2012, 11:44 PM ISTTwo-time defending champion Andy Murray beat Roger Federer in a rain—affected semifinal Saturday to set up a rematch of the U.S. Open final against Novak Djokovic at the Shanghai Masters.Djokovic moved into his 10th final