Zurich Chess Challenge: Viswanathan Anand suffers shock defeat

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 09:40

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand struggled with his form for the second consecutive day on Saturday as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the second round of Zurich Chess Challenge here.

Have no direct involvement in QNet operations: Ferreira

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 19:39

Former world billiards champion Michael Ferreira Wednesday claimed he has no direct involvement in the operations of the multi-level marketing firm QNet, which is under the scanner in connection with the alleged Rs 425 crore scam.

China`s Li storms to Australian open title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:24

China`s Li Na stormed to her second Grand Slam title Saturday, battling past brave underdog Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (7/3) 6-0 to become the oldest woman ever to win the Australian Open.

Sampras laments modern one dimensional tennis

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:41

American legend Pete Sampras on Friday lamented the lost art of serve and volley tennis and the one dimensional nature of the modern game, which he likened to "throwing rocks" at each other.

QNet scam: Ferreira files anticipatory bail plea

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 12:01

Former world Billiards champion Michael Ferreira has filed for anticipatory bail in a local court in connection with the Rs 425-crore scam allegedly committed by a multi-level marketing firm QNet, in which he claimed to hold shares.

Australian Open: Nadal tips Nishikori for top 10

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 02:52

Japan`s Kei Nishikori won high praise from Rafael Nadal Monday as the world number one tipped him to break into the top 10 following their hard-fought encounter at the Australian Open.

Federer calls on Edberg for Murray advice

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 00:11

Roger Federer is planning to tap coach Stefan Edberg`s deep well of experience to try some new things in his quarter-final showdown with Andy Murray at the Australian Open.

Imperious Novak Djokovic canters into quarter-finals

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 17:05

Four-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his seventh successive Australian Open quarter-final with a routine 6-3 6-0 6-2 victory over 15th-seed Fabio Fognini on Sunday.

Australian Open 2014: Maria Sharapova enters fourth round

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:49

Russian third seed Maria Sharapova battled into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday with a hard-fought, straight-sets win over France`s Alize Cornet.

`Black woman` judge to preside over Pistorius trial in March

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11:05

A woman judge has reportedly been appointed to hear the case of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with the murder of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, which re-opens in early March.

Ominous Novak Djokovic pummels Istomin, enters Australian Open fourth round

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:44

Novak Djokovic`s bid for a fourth successive title at Melbourne Park shifted up a gear with an impressive 6-3 6-3 7-5 win over Uzbek Denis Istomin on Friday, booking the Serb a place in the Australian Open fourth round.

In-form Serena Williams breaks Australian Open wins record in Melbourne

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:47

World number one Serena Williams set a new record of 61 Australian Open wins Friday as she scorched into the fourth round -- and warned she plans to get even better.