Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut

Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut


Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 08:21 PM PST

Over 40,000 Flamengo fans packed the Enganhao stadium on Wednesday to greet Ronaldinho on his debut for the club with a mosaic that said "Welcome R10."


Bielsa to stay as Chile coach, says FA chief

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:26 PM PST

Chile's 2010 World Cup coach Marcelo Bielsa is staying on in the job, Chilean FA (ANFP) President Sergio Jadue said on Wednesday.


USA Swimming hires Arizona coach for top job

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:53 PM PST

USA Swimming has hired longtime University of Arizona coach Frank Busch as its national team director, a spot left vacant for 2 1/2 months after Mark Schubert was fired.


Bellucci reaches Movistar Open quarterfinals

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:21 PM PST

Defending champion Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil rallied to defeat Rui Machado of Portugal 7-5, 1-6, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals of the Movistar Open.


Chievo dent Napoli title hopes, Juve lose again

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 04:23 PM PST

Mid-table Chievo put a huge dent in second-placed Napoli's Serie A title hopes as they completed the double over their opponents this season with a 2-0 win in Verona


Adebayor nets first goal as Real reach King's Cup final

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:45 PM PST

Real Madrid will face Barcelona in a mouthwatering King's Cup final after Jose Mourinho's Madrid side defeated holders Sevilla 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.


Barca crush Almeria to reach King's Cup final

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:33 PM PST

A second-string Barcelona side completed a crushing 8-0 aggregate win over Almeria in the King's Cup semifinal to set up a title clash against Real Madrid.


Suarez off the mark as Reds beat Stoke

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:23 PM PST

Luis Suarez came off the substitutes bench to score on his Liverpool debut as Kenny Dalglish's side beat Stoke 2-0 in the Premier League match at Anfield.


Fabio Fognini reaches Movistar Open quarterfinals

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:20 PM PST

Seventh-seeded Fabio Fognini of Italy reached the quarterfinals of the Movistar Open by defeating Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.


LPGA cancels Mexico tournament over safety concerns

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:18 PM PST

The LPGA has scrubbed this year's $1.3 million Tres Marias Championship in Mexico because of concerns about violence linked to the drug trade, officials said


Rivaldo leaves team's presidency in Brazil

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:15 PM PST

Veteran playmaker Rivaldo is temporarily leaving the presidency of Brazilian club Mogi Mirim to focus on playing for Sao Paulo.


Ukrainian federation bows to UEFA demands

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:05 PM PST

Ukraine's football federation told UEFA it was dropping calls for the departure of its long-time president in line with demands by European soccer's governing body.


World Pro Table Tennis tour arrives in Nagpur

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:22 PM PST

Come September and city will witness its first ever international table tennis tournament as Nagpur District Table Tennis Association has been allotted the World Pro Tour.


Osmania University down MVSR College in APSJA basketball

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:56 PM PST

Osmania University men scored a 28-21 win over MVSR College in the Andhra Pradesh Sports Journalists Association Invitational Basketball Tournament.


Top seeds stunned in AITA Talent Series

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:53 PM PST

The top seeds in under-18 boys and girls events, Rohit Sarwate and R Neharik, of AITA Talent Series tournament in Neredmet were knocked out in prequarters.


Champion horses know how to win, says Sunderji

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:34 PM PST

"Any champion horse is an intelligent animal. He knows what to do. One just needs to keep him fit and going. They know how to win," observes Sunderji.


Vijay Kumar, Raju Ali Mollah share first round lead

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:05 PM PST

Vijay Kumar and Raju Ali Mollah shot identical scores of six under 66 to take the joint lead after round one of the PGTI Players Championship on Wednesday.


'Dhoni's Devils' are Imran Khan's pick

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:57 PM PST

There are six teams who can beat anyone on a given day. Having said that, I think India stand best chance to win World Cup, says ex-Pak skipper Imran Khan.

'Dhoni's Devils' are Imran Khan's pick

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:57 PM PST

There are six teams who can beat anyone on a given day. Having said that, I think India stand best chance to win World Cup, says ex-Pak skipper Imran Khan.

Best Indian side I've seen, says Hayden

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:37 PM PST

Former Oz opener Matthew Hayden feels India are a great team. The World Cup is being played in the subcontinent and that makes them favourites.


Best Indian side I've seen, says Hayden

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:37 PM PST

Former Oz opener Matthew Hayden feels India are a great team. The World Cup is being played in the subcontinent and that makes them favourites.


'World Cup is not about Sachin alone'

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:57 AM PST

"Winning the World Cup is as important to the rest of the team as it is to Sachin, to you and me and the billions who want India to do well, " said Kapil Dev.


'World Cup is not about Sachin alone'

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:57 AM PST

"Winning the World Cup is as important to the rest of the team as it is to Sachin, to you and me and the billions who want India to do well, " said Kapil Dev.


CA warns Warner, Geeves after Twitter feud

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:08 AM PST

A Twitter feud between hard-hitting batsman David Warner and fast bowler Brett Geeves, which raked up an old racial vilification claim, has infuriated Cricket Australia which has threatened the duo with a charge of bringing the game into disrepute.


Somdev in quarters of SA Tennis Open

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 08:43 AM PST

Somdev Devvarman progressed to the singles quarterfinals of the ATP South Africa Tennis Open with a straight sets win over giant killer Jesse Huta Galung.


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