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Andy Murray overcame Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to reach the US Open semi-finals, where he will play world number one Rafael Nadal. The British number one produced some wonderful shots but had trouble closing out...

Dinara Safina reached her second Grand Slam semi-final of the year with a 6-2 6-3 win over Flavia Pennetta. The Russian sixth seed will face now Serena Williams - a 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (9-7) victor over sister Venus -...

The Pakistan Cricket Board have deferred a decision on the proposed triangular series in South Africa until September 13. The PCB had mooted a triangular tournament also involving Sri Lanka in compensation for the postponement of the Champions Trophy but...

Kevin Keegan’s future as Newcastle manager remains shrouded in doubt. The Magpies boss missed training for a third successive day with no official explanation from the club for his absence. Rumours began circulating on Tuesday that the Geordie legend had...

State under 17 (juniors) started their campaign on high note with a victory over Tripura in the ongoing Subroto Cup played at Delhi, Wednesday. Talking over to Nagaland Post through phone, team manager, Nyuvitho Nyuthe DSO...

Second seed Jelena Jankovic reached the semi-finals of the US Open with a straightforward 6-1 6-4 win over Austrian Sybille Bammer. In a match moved from Arthur Ashe to Louis Armstrong Stadium because of the late-running Roger Federer match,...

Real Madrid turned down a “blank cheque” for their Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Manchester City after selling their Brazilian forward Robinho to the English side, sports daily Marca reported on Wednesday. Manchester City and its new owner, billionaire...

Another courtroom battle between the Indian Cricket League and the BCCI seems imminent with the ICL authorities deciding to take up the case of 64 ‘rebel’ cricketers who are yet to get their dues from the Cricket Board. The ICL...

Opener Shaun Marsh hit an unbeaten 69 to help Australia take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series against Bangladesh. After dismissing Bangladesh for 117, Australia wasted little time in chasing their target, with Marsh posting a...

The minds of youngsters and their profession are disturbed by the prevailing situation in the society, said M.C. Konyak, minister for forest and environment. Addressing the inaugural function of the DDFA Football League as chief guest, here on...