Tuesday, February 8, 2011

'Trio should expose mafia behind betting'

'Trio should expose mafia behind betting'


'Trio should expose mafia behind betting'

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:30 PM PST

Former Pakistan Test captain Javed Miandad urged the banned trio to expose the people involved in illegal betting and corruption in international cricket.


World Cup feel as big guns meet in feast of friendlies

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 06:49 PM PST

A clutch of high-profile matches that have the look of a set of World Cup quarterfinals highlight a big night of international soccer friendlies on Wednesday.


Capello waxes lyrical over Wilshere

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:43 PM PST

England manager Fabio Capello has heaped praise on teenager Jack Wilshere ahead of his full international debut, against Denmark, by comparing him to the best young players he's known.


Besieged Pakistan eye shock, surprise

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:18 PM PST

With three key players banned for corruption and their homeland a no-go zone, Pakistan face a mighty challenge if they are to win a second World Cup.


India start the World Cup as favourites

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 04:32 PM PST

For a team that was knocked out in the first round itself in 2007, India have done amazingly well to be counted among the favourites at this World Cup.


Kanepi and Kvitova advance at Paris Open

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:48 PM PST

Third-seeded Kaia Kanepi of Estonia and No. 4 Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic won their first-round matches in straight sets at the Paris Open on Tuesday.


Sands sets up Sharapova clash in Paris Open

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:04 PM PST

Bethanie Mattek-Sands set up a second-round meeting with Maria Sharapova at the Paris Open with a blistering 6-0 6-3 win over Carla Suarez Navarro on Tuesday.


Soderling advances to second round in Rotterdam

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 02:09 PM PST

Top-seeded Robin Soderling eased to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Robin Haase on Tuesday to reach the second round of the ATP Rotterdam Open.


Drogba returns as Ivorians win bad-tempered game

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 02:01 PM PST

Didier Drogba returned to the Ivory Coast team but failed to score as the Elephants beat Mali 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered friendly on Tuesday.


Sohail's hat-trick takes Young Iqbal to last 16

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:48 PM PST

Coming up with a superlative performance, Sohail Akthar scored a hat-trick to give the seniors of Young Iqbal Sporting Club a thumping 6-2 victory over their club mates and seal a spot in the pre-quarters of the Kamptee Gold Cup All India Football Tournament at the Military ground in Kamptee on Tuesday.


Callan Cup volleyball begins on Wednesday

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:17 PM PST

The Bombay YMCA 56th Callan Cup Volleyball Tournament will be held at the YMCA's Jhoola Maidan, Sankli Street , Byculla, from February 9 to 12.


Companeroes make positive start

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:15 PM PST

Defending champions Companeroes made a winning start when they defeated Blacklisted 5-2 in a men's open first round match of the Late Darryl Crasto Trophy.


Gujarat paddlers shine bright

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:04 PM PST

Frenaz Chipia, Palak Naik and Nirja Trivedi kept Gujarat's flag flying high by topping their respective groups in the junior girls singles in the second stage of the individual event at the on-going 72nd Junior & Youth National Table Tennis Championship.


Lajja to be flag bearer at National Games

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 12:52 PM PST

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Lajja Gauswami will be the flag bearer for Gujarat in the forthcoming 34th National Games in Jharkhand from February 12.


Fear is Yusuf Pathan's primary weapon

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 11:12 AM PST

There have been game-changers before Yusuf Pathan, but none had this degree of scary primal aggression, this ferocious and sustained ability to pounce on anything within range until fear paralyses the bowler.


Loew hints Ballack's Germany days may be over

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 09:33 AM PST

Germany coach Joachim Loew on Tuesday hinted ex-captain Michael Ballack may no longer have a future in the national side after saying the veteran is not his first choice in midfield.


Europe changes qualification process for Ryder Cup team

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 09:14 AM PST

Europe's controversial qualification process for the Ryder Cup has been overturned on the advice of new skipper Jose Maria Olazabal, the European Tour said.


Nadal and Federer era is over: Tsonga

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 09:02 AM PST

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sauntered into the second round of the ATP Rotterdam Open and declared the era of domination from Federer and Nadal is over.


Rafael Nadal set to resume training

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:53 AM PST

Spanish world number one Rafael Nadal said he is ready to resume training following a leg injury that forced him out of the game for 10 days.


European clubs blast FIFA over possible winter World Cup

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:51 AM PST

European football clubs voiced strong opposition to talk of a winter World Cup and criticised the way world governing body FIFA has been handling changes in football.


Lahm desperate to break Germany's Italian curse

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:34 AM PST

Captain Philipp Lahm insists Germany must beat Italy in Wednesday night's friendly to break the Italian curse on his team and end 16-years of defeat at the hands of the Azzurri.


WC should help mend Pak's pride: Waqar

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:17 AM PST

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis urged his players to do well at the World Cup so that the nation's dented pride can be healed after the spot-fixing scandal.


Gangjee on fire in opening round; shoots a scorching 61

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:55 AM PST

Local lad Rahil Gangjee blasted a scorching nine under 61 to take the honours on the opening day of the Aircel PGTI Players Championship.


Kim Clijsters closing in on return to top spot

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:42 AM PST

Oz Open champion Kim Clijsters only needs to reach the semifinals of the Open Gaz de France to overtake Caroline Wozniacki at the summit of women's tennis.


ICC clears Eden for three WC matches

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:02 AM PST

ICC cleared Eden Gardens for remaining three World Cup matches, ending days of suspense whether the stadium will get to hold any matches in World Cup.


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