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Nyl Yakura crushes Matthew Chan to surge into semi-final of Canadian National Championships

Nyl Yakura, an in-form player from Canada, continued his smooth ride on court and surged into Men’s Singles semi-final after defeating Matthew Chan in the quarter-final clash at 2013 Yonex Canadian National Championships on Thursday, January 31, in Canada. The impressive Yakura, who is the third seeded player in the main draw of the tournament, […]

Martin Prado gets four-year extension with Arizona Diamondbacks

Major League Baseball Update/News   The Arizona Diamondbacks have given four-year extension to their veteran left fielder Martin Prado and somewhat strengthened their 40-man roster for the upcoming Major League Baseball season.   “Since I got to the big leagues, I’ve been looking for security — to be in the right spot and not have […]

Bobby Milroy tames Gentil Pich in Men’s Singles second round of Canadian National Championships

Canada’s experienced player Bobby Milroy continued his smooth sailing and found a place in Men’s Singles third round after defeating Gentil Pich in second round clash in 2013 Yonex Canadian National Championships in Canada, on Wednesday, January 30. The lofty Bobby, who is the second seed in Men’s Singles main draw of the tournament, played […]

New York Mets officially declare signing of RHP Shaun Marcum

Major League Baseball Update/News   The New York Mets have officially announced signing of right hand starting pitcher Shaun Marcum. The former Milwaukee Brewers ace Marcum signed a one year deal with the Mets worth $4 million.   “I think if all five starters go out there and do their job, stay healthy, get to […]

Pizza Bharali beats Shaleni Y. in qualifying round of All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament

India’s upcoming female shuttler Pizza Bharali continued her winning run in the arena as she toppled Shaleni Y. in Women’s Singles qualifying round of ONGC All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2013 in Bangalore, on Wednesday, January 30. The aggressive Bharali, who remained confident on court, played with impressive speed while playing against Shaleni and […]

Philadelphia Phillies starter Cole Hamels getting better

Major League Baseball Update/News   Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels is getting better and better after he suffered a slight injury with a sore shoulder early in the Major League Baseball offseason.   He recently commented in the media and denied any shoulder soreness which early threatened many as he might not play early […]

Israel becomes first state in history to ignore human rights review

Israel has boycotted the UN human rights forum over fears of scrutiny of its treatment of residents of the occupied territories, Russia Today has reported.   Israel is now the first state in history to win a deferment of the periodical review of its human rights record. Tel Aviv has refused to send a delegation […]

Never said I feel unsafe in India; says Shahrukh Khan

Renowned Indian filmstar Shah Rukh Khan has described a controversy centered around him as “nonsense” and said an article he wrote recently titled ‘Being a Khan’ was being misquoted.   “I implore you all that please read the article. Nowhere does it say that I feel unsafe in my country,” he said. “I wrote this article to […]

All India Senior Ranking Tournament: Nikhil Jangid ousts Rohit Bhaker in qualifying round clash

Nikhil Jangid, a talented player in India, continued playing positive badminton in Men’s Singles qualifying round and he easily toppled Rohit Bhaker to move into the next stage at All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament, which is in progress at Bangalore. The impressive Nikhil, who is the fifth seed in Men’s Singles qualifying round draw, […]

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg shows optimism ahead of next season

Major League Baseball Update/News             Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg is showing optimism ahead of next Major League Baseball season. He recently gave an interview on San Diego radio in which he talked about in detail about the challenges his team will be facing.   “We have some of the best fans in […]

Kazakhstan plane crash, 21 on-board, deaths feared

At least 20 people are feared dead after a passenger plane crashed near Kazakhstan’s commercial capital, Almaty.   The plane had been en route from the city of Kokshetau in northern Kazakhstan to Almaty in the southeast of the country when it crashed near the village of Kyzyl Tu, Interfax news agency said.   BBC […]

Pakistan, India resume cross-LoC bus, truck service

Pakistan and India Monday resumed cross-border trade and bus service in Kashmir region after nearly two weeks of suspension over exchange of firing, which caused casualties on both sides.   The truck and bus service was suspended earlier this month after both countries accused each other of violation of the 2003 ceasefire along the Line […]

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