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We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

3 hours ago

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Keeping in mind Italians' weakness on grass, India have opted for grass courts in South Club here for the February 1-2 fixtures which will be played in new format with the winners making a cut to the 18-nation finals in Madrid next year...

Meet the Australian Open women's semi-finalists

3 hours ago

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A look at the records of Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova and Japan's Naomi Osaka before their semi-final match at the Australian Open on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding):..

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

4 hours ago

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Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday..

YouTube star Tsitsipas hopes to reel in Nadal in semi-finals

5 hours ago

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Stefanos Tsitsipas' YouTube channel is experiencing a surge in subscribers after he reached the Australian Open semi-finals and the Greek youngster will hope to add to his highlight reel when he faces world number two Rafael Nadal on Thursday...

Osaka thirsty for more success

8 hours ago

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Osaka remains on course for glory at Melbourne Park after blowing away Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-1 to set up a last four clash with Czech Karolina Pliskova in the year's first Grand Slam...

1 precious lesson from Serena's life!

2 days ago

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Serena Williams is a year short of spending a quarter of a century as a professional player but the learning has never stopped for the 23-time Grand Slam winner...

Why wrestler Vinesh doesn't mind being called arrogant...

2 days ago

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Vinesh Phogat doesn't mind being called arrogant for it since the attitude comes in handy to intimidate rivals on the mat...

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

2 days ago

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Barty's best performance for Heat came against Melbourne Stars, scoring a quickfire 39 off 27 balls. She went onto amass 68 runs in seven innings in the tournament before switching her focus back to tennis...

Here's what went wrong for Federer at Australian Open

3 days ago

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Federer rues missed chances in Tsitsipas thriller..

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

4 days ago

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Roger Federer found that out this week when he was blocked access to a locker room at the Australian Open by a security guard who took his job very seriously...

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

5 days ago

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Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday..

Davis Cup captain Hewitt accuses Tomic of 'threats, blackmail'

6 days ago

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Australia Davis Cup captain Hewitt says threatened by Tomic..

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

7 days ago

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Sloane Stephens, Kim Clijsters, Hyeon Chung among others were made acquainted with snakes and crocs of a varied variety, and kissed and cuddled Koala bears on Wednesday...

Aus Open PIX: Federer sees off Evans; seeds Anderson, Bertens out

7 days ago

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IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday..

Football Extras: Arsenal goalkeeper Cech to retire at end of season

8 days ago

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News of all that's transpired on and off the football field..

What to expect at Australian Open Day 2

9 days ago

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Simona Halep begins her Australian Open campaign against Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday in a rematch of their U.S. Open meeting which the world number one lost in straights sets...

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

12 days ago

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Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand Slam title, could be the ideal place for a farewell tournament when he decides to call time on his illustrious career...

'Andy will always be a titan'

12 days ago

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'Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little crazy but a legend of a bloke. Bravo Andy'...

New mom Sania plans comeback in 2019

13 days ago

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The journey back to the top won't be easy, says India's tennis star Sania Mirza, who is targetting a return to competitive tennis by the end of 2019...

Six-time world champion Mary Kom is World No 1!

13 days ago

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The diminutive Manipuri became the most successful boxer in world championships' history when she claimed the 48kg category top honours in November last year in Delhi...

What to expect at Australian Open Day 9

2 days ago

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Frances Tiafoe is hopeful to build on his own stature in the game as he prepares for an Australian Open quarter-final clash with Rafael Nadal on Tuesday...

Aus Open PIX: Serena edges past Halep; Raonic sweeps aside Zverev

2 days ago

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Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday...

The beginning of the end

2 days ago

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The Big Four were always going to come into the year's first Grand Slam knowing fully well that their days of dominance are drawing to a close, if not already a thing of the past, says Dhruv Munjal...

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

3 days ago

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Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday..

Saina loses to Marin in semis of Malaysia Masters

4 days ago

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The Indian was ousted in straight games as she suffered a 21-16, 21-13 defeat in 40 minutes...

Aus Open PIX: Federer serves up Fritz blitz to reach last 16

5 days ago

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The third seed, bidding for a third straight title at Melbourne Park, reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for a record-extending 63rd time in the professional era...

Serena juggles business, motherhood before beating Bouchard

6 days ago

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Williams, dubbed the Australian Open favourite by Bouchard shortly after the match, is vying for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title..

'Murray can come back after hip surgery'

7 days ago

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Bryan said he had not advised Murray either way but hoped he would get the surgery to at least improve his quality of life...

Football Extras: Spurs striker Kane out until March

7 days ago

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News of all that's transpired on and off the football field..

Aus Open: Ruthless Serena makes strong start

8 days ago

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The seven-time Australian Open champion was pregnant when she won the last of her 23 Grand Slam titles at MelbournePark and showed she has lost none of her brutal power and athleticism in the match between the two mothers at Rod Laver Arena...

Aus Open: Nadal eases into 2nd round; Sharapova double bagels Dart

9 days ago

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IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Monday..

Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne

12 days ago

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Take a look at six of the up-and-comers who could upset the top names at the year's first Grand Slam...

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three-time Major champ

12 days ago

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Became the first player to win a Grand Slam, the ATP World Tour Finals, the men's singles at the Olympic Games and a Masters title in the same calendar year...

Australian Open: Federer faces huge Uzbek challenge in opener

13 days ago

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The draw for the first Grand Slam of the season was made on Thursday and the top seeds could face some early tests of their credentials when play gets underway in Melbourne on Monday...

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

13 days ago

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With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal...

Amazon Bestseller: How to Make Money Trading with Charts - Ashwani Gujral

2 years ago

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How to make money in any market condition using price charts Intelligent traders are able to make money by following price charts, irrespective of whether the market is rising or falling — or simply moving sideways. So can you. This is the first comprehensive book on chart patterns and chart analysis using real-life examples from the Indian market. It explains every significant tradable pattern, buy and sell signal, and the use of important technical indicators with the help of more than 150 charts of Indian stocks: How to make big profits by identifying the ongoing trend and trading with the trend How to make mega profits by identifying impending trend reversals and catching big moves in the opposite direction How you can reap windfall profits by identifying and trading breakouts from continuation price patterns on charts..

Gopichand hopes for badminton gold at 2020 Olympics

2 days ago

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'Well, I think every year, in the last few years, has been better than the previous one'..

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

2 days ago

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We bring you best images from week one of the 2019 Australian Open Championships at Melbourne Park..

Amazon Bestseller: How to Make Money Trading with Candlestick Charts - Balkrishna M Sadekar

2 years ago

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This book intends to make the reader a master in his trade provided he follows the explained concepts of candlestick trading effectively. The Japanese have practiced candlestick techniques in trading and candle signals for over four centuries to fill up their treasuries. Refined and revised over the due course of time, these signals are now utilized all over the world for trading in finance markets, stocks and derivatives. The book helps the reader in understanding and applying this technique to make money. It starts with explaining the types of candle signals, techniques to identity them and utilize them. Every candle formation reflects an underlying market psychology which has been lucidly explained by the book. Taking advantage of high probability trades, the book explains how one can accurately combine candlestick signals with Western technical analysis for generating explosive profits and cutting losses...

Idol Federer becomes Tsitsipas's 'rival'

3 days ago

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Having toppled 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday, an overwhelmed Stefanos Tsitsipas felt thrilled to have turned his idol into a 'rival'...

Amazon Bestseller: The Warren Buffett Way - Robert Hagstrom

2 years ago

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Borrowing a leaf from an accomplished life is enough to decode success, says Robert G. Hagstrom in his book, The Warren Buffett Way, +Website. The author goes on to analyze various moves and decisions made by Warren E. Buffett. This books explores the forethought of a man who commenced his entrepreneurial ambitions with a mere 100 dollars in his pocket and ended up building a $20 billion empire. The author has observed Buffett's numerous pathbreaking ventures over a period of ten years. During his research, the author made sure to include even minor aspects related to the entrepreneur. Being a philanthropist and the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren E. Buffett was born in 1930. From selling chewing gum and Coca-Cola to his neighbors to becoming the wealthiest man in the world, this book gives new perspectives to prospective entrepreneurs. This book traces an inspirational career with precision and justifies it with the help of adept examples that are used throughout. The author also gi..

EPL PIX: Liverpool rally past Palace; United edge Brighton

4 days ago

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IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday..

Amazon Bestseller: The Little Book of Sideways Markets: How to Make Money in Markets that Go Nowhere - Vitaliy N. Katsenelson

2 years ago

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Thoroughly enjoyable for the thoughtful and often entertaining way in which it is delivered. . . Katsenelson takes his reader step by step into the mind of the value investor by relating, in a fictional addendum to Fiddler on the Roof, the story of Tevye's purchase of Golde, the cow. He also describes his own big-time gambling evening (he was willing to lose a maximum of $40) and that of a half-drunken, rowdy fellow blackjack player to stress the importance of process. He then moves on to the fundamental principles of active value investing. What differentiates this book from so many others on value investing is that it describes, sometimes through the use of case studies, the thinking of a value investor. Not just his models or his metrics but his assessments. Katsenelson is an empiricist who weighs facts, looks for contraindications and makes decisions. He makes value investing come alive. This may be a little book, but its packed with insights for both novices and experienced invest..

Aus Open PIX: Serena motors into Round 4; Osaka survives scare

4 days ago

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Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday...

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

6 days ago

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Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held, in Monaco, on February 18...

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

6 days ago

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The arrests were made during searches at the sports administrator's office in Delhi's Lodhi Road area, they said...

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

7 days ago

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Before the tournament, top seed Djokovic declared the three should be favourites to win the Slams, and Federer agreed when asked after his Evans match...

'New challenge' for former hockey captain Sardar

8 days ago

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Former captain Sardar Singh has been included in a 13-member Hockey India selection committee, to be headed by B P Govinda, a member of the 1975 World Cup winning team...

India football coach Constantine resigns after Asian Cup exit

8 days ago

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His contract was to end on January 31...

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

10 days ago

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Coach Patrick Mouratoglou claimed Serena Williams' fitness had since gone up a notch and Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles may well be in peril at the Australian Open...

Sexual assault probe: Las Vegas police seek Ronaldo's DNA

12 days ago

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'Mr Ronaldo has always maintained, as he does today, that what occurred in Las Vegas in 2009 was consensual in nature.'..

'Absolute legend', 'one of Scotland's greatest ever sportsmen'

12 days ago

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Former World No 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion, Andy Murray said on Friday that this year's Australian Open could be his last tournament as a professional...

Prajnesh close in on Australian Open main draw

13 days ago

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Prajnesh, seeded sixth, got the better of Spain's Enrique Lopez Perez 6-3, 6-3 in the men's singles second round...