![]() From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.31 :: NO.37 :: Sep. 13, 2008 |
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A multi-faceted tennis greatSerena Williams at the top bodes well for women’s tennis. As much as she needs the game, the game needs her and all that she has come to define, writes Nandita Sridhar.
Guts and gloryThe mixed doubles victory at the US Open gave Paes his eighth Grand Slam title from 17 finals. This was his fourth mixed doubles title. He had won two at Wimbledon, with Lisa Raymond in 1999 and Martina Navratilova in 2003. He had also won the Australian Open with Navratilova in 2003. Here is an appreciation by Kamesh Srinivasan.
'This was a great performance by the lads'Kevin Pietersen lavishes the praise after his bashful juggernaut mops up. Captain lauds Flintoff after England won the series 4-0 with the fifth match washed out. By Paul Weaver. South Africans need rest South African coach Mickey Arthur said that his team was showing signs of ‘burn-out’ and was in desperate need of complete rest as it was constantly playing cricket since last September. “We have been involved ...
Points to ponderThe prerogative to have three guest players has been there, but an amendment that allows a foreign player to play in the Ranji Trophy is an interesting one.
Room for improvement The widely publicised Chennai Marathon is over. K. Keerthivasan looks at it from different angles.
Another feather in his cap Playing a strong middle game is Girish Koushik’s strength and he admits that he is still learning, writes Kalyan Ashok.
A gymnast from Greece A foreign, Olympic gold-medallist, Dimosthenis Tampakos, is inspired by an Indian saint. V. V. Subrahmanyam talks to the athlete.
No surprises Joshna Chinappa and Saurav Ghosal triumphed as expected. This was Joshna’s eighth title and Saurav’s fourth. V. V. Subrahmanyam reports.
'I had no choice but to walk'Kevin Keegan's tenure at Newcastle United ended, just eight months after he returned to St. James' Park for his second stint as manager to a hero's welcome, with a statement issued by the League Managers' Association, writes Louise Taylor. FEATURE Does one man make a team? Pele astounded the world of football in Sweden in the World Cup of 1958 when, as a mere 17-year-old, he played superbly and with amazing confidence and flair, writes Brian Glanville.
Hamilton’s loss is Massa’s gain Rain plays havoc at Spa-Francorchamps and presents Ferrari’s Felipe Massa with unexpected glory, writes Maurice Hamilton. Advt Links: Baufinanzierung und Immobilienfinanzierung Vergleich Versicherungen im online Versicherungsvergleich Deutsches Ceeduu Web Send Gift to India Flowers to All Over India Sportshop IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents Used Cars blog tools
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