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Wawrinka elated post maiden US Open title win
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept. 12 (ANI): Stan Wawrinka, who captured his maiden US Open title and first grand slam trophy of the year after defeating world number one Novak Djokovic, is unable to contain his excitement.
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`Unsatisfied` Guptill keen to improve his Test record
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.11 (ANI):Considering Test cricket as the pinnacle for himself, New Zealand swashbuckling opener Martin Guptill has said that he is determined to improve his Test statistics rather than switching his focus on the shorter formats of the game.
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Angelique Kerber solidifies No.1 spot with US Open triumph
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.11 (ANI): German tennis player Angelique Kerber has solidified her place as World No.1 after lifting her maiden US Open title in the women's singles category at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.
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First blood to Guardiola as City seal 2-1 win over United in PL
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.10 (ANI): Pep Guardiola enjoyed victory over his old nemesis Jose Mourinho as Manchester City clinched a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in their fourth Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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Wawrinka rallies past Nishikori to set up Djokovic final at US Open
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.10 (ANI): Two-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka defeated Kei Nishikori of Japan in a gripping semifinal contest to set up a summit clash with top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.
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Pacquiao admits he'll relish Mayweather rematch
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.9 (ANI): Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has welcomed the opportunity of a rematch with American rival Floyd Mayweather, while suspecting that only money could tempt the latter out of retirement.
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Clarke ditches BBL, opts for commentary
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.9 (ANI): Ruling out his possible return to this year's Big Bash League (BBL), former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has confirmed that he has instead struck a deal to join a TV commentary team this summer.
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Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid banned from signing players until 2018
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.8 (ANI): Spanish giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been banned by FIFA from signing new players in the next two transfer windows.
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Wawrinka sets up Nishikori clash in US Open semis
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.8 (ANI): Two-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka battled past a tiring Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.
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Steyn warns South Africa will be like `wild dogs` against Australia
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept 6 (ANI): South Africa pace spearhead Dale Steyn believes that his side's bowlers will be like a pack of "wild dogs" who will be ready to "wear down" Australia when they travel Down Under for a three-Test series in November.
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`Uncapped` Phehlukwayo named in Proteas ODI squad against Aussies
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.6 (ANI): Uncapped Andile Phehlukwayo has been named in the 16-man South Africa squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, starting from September 30 in Centurion.
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McIlroy snaps 16-month title drought at Deutsche Bank Championship
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.6 (ANI): World number five Rory McIlroy ended his 16-month long title drought by notching up a two-stroke victory over England's Paul Casey in the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Massachusetts.
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