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Over 2.3 million Australians watched Federer beat Murray

Over 2.3 million Australians watched Federer beat MurraySydney, Feb 1 : The first grand slam men finals attracted more that 2.3 million Australians who tuned in to watch World No. 1 Roger Federer beat Andy Murray.

An average national audience of 2.352 million watched the men’s final on the Seven Network last night, according to OzTAM ratings figures.

However, the viewer numbers were down on last year’s figures, when almost 2.5 million watched the men’s final, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.

In a big night for television viewing, the latest series of The Biggest Loser, hosted by Hayley Lewis, and So You Think You Can Dance Australia, got off to good starts on Network Ten, with each attracting about 1.16 million viewers.

US series House on Ten also scored more than a million viewers.

The official TV ratings period does not begin until February 7, but many of the networks are bringing out their big guns this week. (ANI)

Mancini feels title bid will speed up now

Mancini feels title bid will speed up now London, Feb 13 : Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes his team's title bid will speed up now, with several key players returning to the club from injuries and national duties.  Read more »

Man U’s tunnel bust-up with Liverpool sparked by ‘spitting’ storm

Man U’s tunnel bust-up with Liverpool sparked by ‘spitting’ storm London, Feb 13 : Manchester United's tunnel bust-up with Liverpool during their eventful Premier League clash on Saturday was sparked by a spitting storm.  Read more »

BCCI-Sahara rift continues

BCCI-Sahara rift continuesChennai, Feb 13 : The rift between BCCI and Sahara continues to carry with the BCCI Working Committee on Monday rejecting several demands of the long-time sponsor and refusing to make "exceptions"  Read more »

BCCI-Sahara rift continues

BCCI-Sahara rift continuesChennai, Feb 13 : The rift between BCCI and Sahara continues to carry with the BCCI Working Committee on Monday rejecting several demands of the long-time sponsor and refusing to make "exceptions"  Read more »

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to perform

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to performLondon, Feb 4 (ANI): Force India driver Paul Di Resta has confessed to being under pressure to perform during his second full year on the Formula One circuit.  Read more »

i1 Supercar Series put off by a year

i1 Supercar Series put off by a yearChennai, Feb 1 :The much-hyped and twice postponed inaugural i1 Supercar Series will now be held in 2013, according to a press release from the promoters, Machdar Motorsports.  Read more »