Cover Story
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She has the complete package
Serena's 17th major at this year's U.S. Open, where she dropped just 16 games in six matches before the final, was further evidence that weeks short of her 32nd birthday she is more formidable than ever, writes S. Ram Mahesh.
Serena's 17th major at this year's U.S. Open, where she dropped just 16 games in six matches before the final, was further evidence that weeks short of her 32nd birthday she is more formidable than ever, writes S. Ram Mahesh.
Tennis
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FOCUS
It's all about fighting spirit
It was remarkable that Bhuvana Kalva, who had not crossed the quarterfinal stage of the singles in the international circuit, played the semi-finals and final against quality opponents with great assurance and calm, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
It's all about fighting spirit
It was remarkable that Bhuvana Kalva, who had not crossed the quarterfinal stage of the singles in the international circuit, played the semi-finals and final against quality opponents with great assurance and calm, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
Sports Extra
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If anyone had told V. A. Jagadeesh, a year ago, that he would become India's highest run-getter in domestic cricket and would play for India 'A', he would have laughed it off. He had a modest average in first class cricket, ...
Some thrilling action was witnessed in this year's edition of the Madras Gymkhana Club-Sportstar golf tournament held in Chennai recently. This was particularly true of the competition in the Open category, which V. Darshan eventually ...
Kicking Around
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KICKING AROUND
Money doesn't always talk
It seemed rash of Arsene Wenger before the derby game to criticise Spurs for having bought so many players; had Arsenal lost this would surely have been dismissed as sour grapes. But Arsenal won, making a point. By Brian Glanville.
Money doesn't always talk
It seemed rash of Arsene Wenger before the derby game to criticise Spurs for having bought so many players; had Arsenal lost this would surely have been dismissed as sour grapes. But Arsenal won, making a point. By Brian Glanville.
Sepaktakraw
FOCUS
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Getting a kick out of 'leg volleyball'
India's good showing in the World Super Series is just the tonic that sepaktakraw needs to grow in the country, writes Vijay Lokapally.
India's good showing in the World Super Series is just the tonic that sepaktakraw needs to grow in the country, writes Vijay Lokapally.
Cricket
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INTERVIEW
A child Samson!
In a State, Kerala, that doesn't have a clutch of cricketing icons to choose from, the 18-year-old Sanju Vishwanadh has become something of a hero. He isn't, however, keen on reading too much into the accolades. "I am recognised on the streets these days. It's nice that people appreciate me but I can't afford to get carried away," he says in this interaction with Arun Venugopal.
A child Samson!
In a State, Kerala, that doesn't have a clutch of cricketing icons to choose from, the 18-year-old Sanju Vishwanadh has become something of a hero. He isn't, however, keen on reading too much into the accolades. "I am recognised on the streets these days. It's nice that people appreciate me but I can't afford to get carried away," he says in this interaction with Arun Venugopal.
On The Ball
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W.V. RAMAN COLUMN
Leave Sachin alone
The jig regarding the schedule between the BCCI and CSA has nothing to do with Sachin Tendulkar (in pic) really, but somehow he has to be the focal point.
Leave Sachin alone
The jig regarding the schedule between the BCCI and CSA has nothing to do with Sachin Tendulkar (in pic) really, but somehow he has to be the focal point.
Cricket
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FEATURE
A gift from Kiwiland
When M. S. K. Prasad, Director, Andhra Cricket Association, approached Maria Frances Fahey to join hands and shore up the fortunes of Andhra women's cricket, she did not give much of a thought. She quickly packed her bags for an all-new experience. By J. R. Shridharan.
A gift from Kiwiland
When M. S. K. Prasad, Director, Andhra Cricket Association, approached Maria Frances Fahey to join hands and shore up the fortunes of Andhra women's cricket, she did not give much of a thought. She quickly packed her bags for an all-new experience. By J. R. Shridharan.
General
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The IOC-IOA duel
The ball lies in the IOA's court and its members have to decide whether they want to resolve the impasse or bring further embarrassment for the country, writes Y. B. Sarangi.
Krish Chawla
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Bal Bharati Public School, Brij Vihar
