Kremlin Cup: Aisam-Bopanna duo to play quarterfinals

The tennis duo comprising Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan and Rohan Bopanna of India have been cruised to the quarterfinals of the Kremlin Cup ATP World Championship in Moscow.
The ‘Indo-Pak Express’ made it to the quarters after defeating the strong pair of Czech Republic player L. Fridle- a former top 10 doubles player- and V. Hanescu of Romania, The News reported. Aisam-Bopanna completely dominated the first set grabbing it with a score of 6-1, but the tables were turned in the second set when they found themselves down with 1-5 at one point in time. However, they were able to hit back with a few classy returns to make it 3-5, although they lost the set 6-3. In the super tie-break, the Asian team won 10-8 to secure their passage to the last-eight.

CWG: Aisam clinches opening match

Tennis Star Aisamul Haq got off to a flying start at the Delhi Commonwealth Games after defeating Mugabe Duncan Kasumba of Uganda in straight sets on Monday, giving a chance to the crises-ridden nation to cheer.
Qureshi stormed into the lead in the first set, taking it easily with a 6-2 victory. The second set proved to be a much sterner test for Aisamul haq as his opponent matched him stride for stride. The set eventually went to a tie break. Qureshi eventually won the second set to secure a 6-2, 7-6 victory.
Earlier, Aisams doubles partner Rohan Bopanna defeated Robert Buyinza of Uganda in straight sets in the mens singles event. Bopanna completed a 6-1, 6-4 win in just one hour and two minutes in the first round.
He is likely to meet second seed Peter Luczak in the second round.

Apple sells 1.7M iPhones in 3 days

NEW YORK: Apple Inc.

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Clijsters beats Henin in Wimbledon 4th round

WIMBLEDON, England: Kim Clijsters has rallied to beat fellow Belgian Justine Henin in three sets to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

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World stocks post gains amid deficit pledges

MILAN: World markets rose Monday as investors were encouraged by the Group of 20 rich and developing nations’ pledge to reduce budget deficits.

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Federer sweeps Melzer in Wimbledon 4th round

WIMBLEDON, England: Roger Federer has reached the quarterfinals at a 25th consecutive Grand Slam tournament by easily beating Jurgen Melzer at Wimbledon.

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Hezbollah rejects dialogue with US

BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s deputy chief says his group doesn’t want a dialogue with Washington until it changes its Mideast policy, which he said is totally biased toward Israel.

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Experts urge reform of global drug policy

VIENNA: Policies that criminalize drug users fuel the spread of AIDS and should be reformed, experts preparing for an international conference said Monday.

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Venus beats Groth to reach Wimbledon quarters

WIMBLEDON, England: Venus Williams has advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon after defeating Australian Jarmila Groth in straight sets.

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Rodney Stuckey

Rodney Stuckey, Detroit’s Rodney Stuckey was conscious and breathing on his own as he was taken to a hospital after collapsing on the Pistons’ bench during a game Friday night.

The Pistons said Stuckey was taken to the Cleveland Clinic and his vital signs were stable, but was going for further testing and observation.

Stuckey was wheeled off the court on a stretcher during the third quarter after he collapsed into a trainer’s arms on the bench during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Stuckey walked off the floor for a timeout showing no signs of illness. After a few moments in a chair, though, Stuckey slumped over.

Medical personnel rushed over to the Pistons’ bench with a stretcher. Play was halted for 12 minutes as the medical staff worked on Stuckey, placed an oxygen mask on his face and wheeled him into an ambulance.

Cleveland players huddled together with their heads bowed, while Pistons teammate Tayshaun Prince sat silent in his chair a few feet away as Stuckey was being treated.

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