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At just 23 years old, Maria Sharapova considers herself still to be in the bloom of youth, but things are moving fast. Her third-round match at the US Open today will see her take on 18-year-old American wildcard Beatrice Capra, who idolised the Russian glamour girl as she was growing up.

Maria Sharapova has kept alive her hopes of a second US Open crown with a win over Iveta Benesova.

Sept. 3: A fascinating sting operation, players willing to sell their country, a boastful bookie, sleuths burning the midnight oil... an honorary Group Captain — Sachin Tendulkar, no less — voicing the sentiments of millions...

New Delhi: Money is not necessarily a bad thing but youngsters should not fall for its lure and, instead, should play the game in the cleanest possible way, Sachin Tendulkar said on Friday.

NEW DELHI: For his glorious contribution to the gentleman's game, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was conferred the honorary rank of group captain by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal P. V. Naik at a function here on Friday.

Batsman Sachin Tendulkar was yesterday awarded the honorary rank of group captain by the chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for his contribution to cricket.

New Delhi: India’s batting great Sachin Tendulkar yesterday called for a “thorough” investigation into Pakistan’s spot-fixing scandal, saying the guilty should be punished.

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar wants a thorough investigation into Pakistan's spot-fixing scandal.

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Guwahati, Sep.3 : Government officials, civil society representatives, academicians and farmer representatives from north eastern states today urged the Central Government to create an umbrella policy to subsidize and support ecological fertilization in agriculture.

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YOUNG TALENT... Varunya, Carol, Devanshi, Niral and Suraj. MYSORE: It was a memorable double for local lad Suraj R. Prabodh, who powered his way to the under-18 and under-16 titles, in the Mysore Tennis Club- AITA Talent Series championship at the MTC courts here on Friday.

General Motors said Friday that it will launch its Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan next week at the Ohio factory that makes the car.

State Police on Sat., Aug. 28 charged Jonathan P. Murphy, 23, of East Aurora following a hit and run accident in the Town of Darien. Troopers reported that at about 9 p.m., a 2000 Ford Focus was involved in a minor personal injury hit and run auto accident at Route 77 and Sumner Road in the Town of Darien.

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September 3, 2010 : Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt owned production house Vishesh Films is going to release ‘Crook- It's Good To Be Bad’ on October 8, 2010.

Maria Sharapova is vying for another Grand Slam title at the US Open after a rough run in last year’s tournament. The former No. 1, now 14th seeded, advanced to the third round of the tournament after defeating Iveta Bensenova from the Czech Republic, 6-1, 6-2. Sharapova’s next opponent is American Beatrice Capra, the 371st ranked player whose journey at this year’s Open is turning into a ...

Maria Sharapova considers herself to be in the prime of youth. NEW YORK: At just 23 years, Maria Sharapova considers herself still to be in the bloom of youth, but things are moving fast.

Maria Sharapova's graceful game has taken center stage in New York this week as she looks to emerge victorious in the depleted US Open women's field. Sharapova defeated Iveta Benesova 6-1, 6-2 Thursday night to advance to the third round, where she will meet 18-year-old Beatrice Capra. Here's a look at how she shapes up in her quest to win the tournament for the first time since 2006. Begin ...