Thursday, January 27, 2011

Illegal betting could hurt Olympics, says Rogge

Illegal betting could hurt Olympics, says Rogge

Illegal betting could hurt Olympics, says Rogge

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 09:00 PM PST

Jacques Rogge says the Olympic movement cannot be naive as far as the menace of illegal betting is concerned as it could raise its ugly head at the event.

Trailblazer Siddikur all set for new season

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 08:35 PM PST

Bangladesh's first and only winner on the Asian Tour, Siddikur Rehman, hopes to continue his winning form as he prepares for the 2011 campaign.

Atwal shoots one-over at Torrey Pines

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 08:08 PM PST

Arjun Atwal could not hold on to a good start and ended with a one-over 73 in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open played over two courses.

Adebayor hoping to help Madrid title push

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 05:38 PM PST

Real Madrid hope their new loan signing Emmanuel Adebayor can help them topple champions Barcelona in the league, although they need their rivals to start dropping some points.

Mickelson excited by Torrey start

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 05:18 PM PST

Phil Mickelson was too fired up by a first-round 67 - with wife, Amy, looking on at Torrey Pines - to feel any lingering jet lag from his unaccustomed trip to Abu Dhabi.

Reborn Chelsea determined to keep firm grip on Cup

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 05:13 PM PST

Premier League may be slipping out of their grasp but holders Chelsea are in no mood to relinquish their grip on the FA Cup, the world's oldest competition.

Kang leads at Torrey, Woods five adrift

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:53 PM PST

All eyes were on Tiger Woods, but it was South Korean Kang Sung-hoon atop the leaderboard on Thursday after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

'Reds turn down Chelsea bid for Torres'

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:45 PM PST

Liverpool have rejected a bid for their Spain striker Fernando Torres from Premier League rivals Chelsea, British newspapers reported on Friday.

Are Iglesias and Kournikova expecting their first baby?

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:38 PM PST

Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and tennis star Anna Kournikova are expecting their first child together, according to reports.

Woods encouraged after three-under effort

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:30 PM PST

Former world number one Tiger Woods launched his 2011 US PGA Tour campaign with a modest three-under par 69 at Torrey Pines on Thursday, and said his game is progressing.

IOB boot out Punjab

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:11 PM PST

Indian Overseas Bank record a 72-64 win over Punjab in a men's league match of the United Phosphorous-Savio Cup All-India Basketball Tournament.

Nishaad Shah achieves a Maha feat

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 03:57 PM PST

It took the pressure off him as he first skippered Maharastra to a team gold, and then pocketed an individual gold in the singles category.

Tricky course will test all

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 03:39 PM PST

The multi-city event, in only its fourth year, has already managed to park itself on top of popularity charts of corporate golfers.

Tiger Woods opens with 69 at Torrey Pines

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 02:45 PM PST

Tiger Woods launched his 2011 PGA Tour campaign with a modest three-under par 69 on Thursday in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Roma see off Juve to book semi spot

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 02:41 PM PST

AS Roma booked an Italian Cup semifinal against Inter Milan on Thursday after a 2-0 win at Juventus achieved with second-half goals from Montenegrin Mirko Vucinic and Rodrigo Taddei.

Monaco sign Diarra from Real Madrid

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 02:04 PM PST

Real Madrid have agreed to sell Mali midfielder Mahamadou Diarra to struggling French first division side Monaco, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

Everything Peachy for latest Hall of Famer

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 02:01 PM PST

Fern "Peachy" Kellmeyer, the first director and employee of the WTA Tour, was named on Thursday as an inductee to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Jeev shoots 67, lies tied sixth in Bahrain

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:49 PM PST

Jeev Milkha Singh sank four birdies over the last seven holes and moved into tied sixth place at the end of the first round of the Volvo Champions.

Keep an eye for new, bold ideas in WC

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:49 PM PST

1992 saw a spinner opening attack, '96 saw rise of pinch-hitters; with powerplays, 2011 could go in favour of the captain who turns out to be most innovative.

India's champion Filly Jacqueline set to date Galileo

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:28 PM PST

Jacqueline, the greatest female horse in Indian racing history, is set to go on a date with Galileo, widely regarded as one of the most sought-after fathers (best stallion) in the world.

RWITC secures 5-year deal worth Rs 28 crore

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:12 PM PST

In a record deal in Indian racing history, the United Breweries Group has agreed to a shell out a record Rs 28 crore for the 2013-17 period.

AIFF website hacked by Pak supporters

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 11:29 AM PST

Hackers supporting the jehadis in Pakistan have again damaged an Indian website, this time the All India Football Federation.

Was IPL auction fair? MI raise questions

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 11:09 AM PST

Mumbai Indians have shot off letter to every member of the IPL's governing council, demanding an explanation for the last-minute changes to the auction process.

Eden Gardens loses India-England match

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:19 AM PST

It was paradise lost for the City of Joy as the ICC on Thursday declared Eden Gardens unfit to host India's World Cup match against England slated for Feb 27.

Napoli boost title pursuit with Ruiz capture

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 09:23 AM PST

Italian title hopefuls Napoli on Thursday boosted their defensive options by signing Spanish defender Victor Ruiz from Espanyol.
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