Archive for November, 2008

Murray goes from scowling teen to grannies’ favourite

‘The angry moments come out in the gym or on the running track rather than on court,’ says Andy Murray enlarge Who would have thought it: Andy Murray, the pensioners’ hero? “I get a lot of fan mail and a lot of …

Federer & Nadal Gear In Hewitt Charity Auction

Lleyton Hewitt and his wife Bec are hosting a month-long fundraising auction during November on website eSwap.com.au with proceeds going to Cure Our Kids, which supports children with cancer and their families.

Nadal: I Would Be Happy to Return to Moscow

Rafael Nadal gave an interview to Sport Express on his first visit to the Russian capital.

Briefs | Baseball: Free-agent talks to heat up winter meetings

Baseball No K-Rod talks, says agent: Francisco Rodriguez’s agent won’t start detailed discussions with teams until the winter meetings open… Baseball No K-Rod talks, says agent: Francisco Rodriguez’s agent …

Rafael Nadal & Xisca Perello: Scantily Clad & In Love

Working on recovering from a leg injury, Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal spends some quality time with his lady love Maria “Xisca” Francisca Perello while on vacation in Mauritius.

A year of victory for Spaniards

Sunday’s sensational Davis Cup triumph has put an amazing end to a great year for Spanish tennis and the country’s sports as a whole.

1st item of 4th Sportsminute

Six NFL teams are facing short turnarounds due to a 3-game Thanksgiving Day schedule.

Nalbandian denies quitting Argentine Davis Cup team

David Nalbandian denied on Monday that he was considering quitting Argentina’s Davis Cup team after their home defeat by Spain in the final at the weekend.

Rafael Nadal to be star guest at Moscow millionaire fair

Tennis world’s top player Rafael Nadal will be the guest of honour at the gala opening of a Millionaire Fair in Moscow this week, the company organising his trip said Wednesday.

Nadal, Federer to play at Qatar

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will open the 2009 ATP season by playing at the Qatar Open.

Your Sportsmen Ain’t S#!t #5: Rafael Nadal, Candace Parker,…

A Passage To India? Talk about change. When Dave Littlefield and Kevin McClatchy ran the Pirates, I’m not sure there were scouts assigned to cover Indiana.

Spain thrive without Nadal

Comment about “Spain thrive without Nadal” Phone Name Comment 0 Tennis - Davis Cup final Spain thrive without Nadal Reuters Spain team captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario receives the trophy from ITF president …

2008: Prince Rafa dethroned King Roger

The 2008 men’s tennis season was full of highlights, but the biggest ones were provided by Rafael Nadal, who halted Roger Federer’s five-year reign at Wimbledon and supplanted the mighty Swiss atop the …

Spain basks in tennis glory

Spain has become the world leader in tennis following its Sunday triumph at the Davis Cup final, in which it defeated Argentina in Mar del Plata.

Nadal and media hail their heroes

MADRID: World number one Rafael Nadal and the Spanish media praised Spain’s Davis Cup squad after they beat hosts Argentina to land their third triumph on Sunday as Fernando Verdasco saw off Jose Acasuso in …