Swierk retains singles crown (Khaleej Times) bi2732400 DUBAI - Defending champion Sebastian Swierk of Australia retained men?s title when he defeated Pakistan?s Asim Shafik 6-2, 6-4 the final of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Open tennis tournament concluded here on Saturday night

MARIA KIRILENKO (RUS) (WTA Tour) bi2732400 SINGLES Winner (3): 2008 - Estoril; 2007 - Kolkata, ITF/Dubai 2-UAE; 2005 - Beijing; 2004 - ITF/Saint Gaudens-FRA; 2003 - ITF/Boca Raton, FL-USA. Finalist (2): 2007 - Seoul; 2004 - Hyderabad

Kurian tames Sourabh (Khaleej Times) bi2732400 DUBAI - India?s Thomas Kurian relied on rich experience to overcome younger opponent and compatriot, Sourabh Verma, 2-1 the men?s final to clinch the India Club-Western Union UAE Open badminton title here on Friday night

Baidya survives but Gill stuns Veetil (Khaleej Times) bi2732400 DUBAI - Defending champion Arup Baidya, fended off a strong challenge from Sanave Thomas a 21-18, 21-17 victory the men?s for a place the semifinals of the India Club Western Union UAE Open badminton tournament on Wednesday night

Bondarenko Wins First Title (WTA Tour) bi2732400 BIRMINGHAM, UK - Before week, Kateryna Bondarenko had an 0-6 record quarterfinals. And facing a player that round who had just notched her first Top 10 win earlier the week, many would have guessed that trend to continue

Sourabh eyes double after toppling Baidya (Khaleej Times) bi2732400 DUBAI - India?s young sensation Sourabh Verma shocked the defending champion Arup Baidya for a spot the final of the India Club-Western Union UAE Open badminton tournament on Thursday night

Baidya determined to defend title, wary of Sudhir (Khaleej Times) bi2732400 DUBAI ? Defending champion Arup Baidya of India optimistic of retaining title the India Club-Western Union UAE Open badminton tournament under way at the India Club here

Bondarenko Breaks Title Duck at WTA Birmingham (TennisX) bi2732400 Kateryna Bondarenko had an 0-6 record quarterfinals. And facing a player that round who had just notched her first Top 10 win earlier the week, many would have guessed that tr..

Dhoni blames top-order failure (Central Chronicle) bi2732400 Dhaka, June 15: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed the heart-breaking 25-run loss to Pakistan the ODI tri-series final on the top-order`s failure to build solid partnerships, admitting that he too committed a couple of tactical blunders

UPI NewsTrack Sports (Moldova.org) bi2732400 Woods closes strong to take Open leadLA JOLLA, Calif., June 14 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods, playing a sore knee, had two eagles and a birdie over the last six holes Saturday to storm the lead at the U.S, Open.Woods wound up a 1-under 70 for the day and a 3-under 210 for a one-stroke lead after three rounds.Lee Westwood also shot a 70 and was second place at 2-under 211. Rocco Mediate ..

MARIA KIRILENKO (RUS) (WTA Tour) bi2732400 SINGLES Winner (3): 2008 - Estoril; 2007 - Kolkata, ITF/Dubai 2-UAE; 2005 - Beijing; 2004 - ITF/Saint Gaudens-FRA; 2003 - ITF/Boca Raton, FL-USA. Finalist (2): 2007 - Seoul; 2004 - Hyderabad

Kurian tames Sourabh (Khaleej Times) bi2732400 DUBAI - India?s Thomas Kurian relied on rich experience to overcome younger opponent and compatriot, Sourabh Verma, 2-1 the men?s final to clinch the India Club-Western Union UAE Open badminton title here on Friday night

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