Wednesday, May 25, 2011

NBA: Mavericks book NBA finals berth

NBA: Mavericks book NBA finals berth

NBA: Mavericks book NBA finals berth

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:22 PM PDT

The Dallas Mavericks punched their ticket to the NBA finals, staging another stirring late rally to beat Oklahoma City 100-96 and win the Western Conference crown.

Barcelona, Manchester United structure, finances

Posted: 25 May 2011 08:06 PM PDT

The following factbox compares the structure and finances of Barcelona and Manchester United, the second- and third-richest clubs by revenue.

Upstart Guardiola locks horns with warhorse Ferguson

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:46 PM PDT

Former Barca midfielder Guardiola, 40, took over as coach in June 2008, leading the club to an unprecedented treble of Spanish league and cup and European Champions League in his first season in charge.

Nadal bids to silence crisis whispers

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:07 PM PDT

The men's field at the French Open will be glued to Nadal's 2nd round match with Andujar to see if the holder is suffering a blip or a full-blown crisis.

Frog juice powered Park's bid for Euro glory

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:41 PM PDT

Park Ji-Sung has revealed that frog juice is the bizarre secret behind the lung-bursting energy that makes the South Korean a key part of United's bid to beat Barcelona.

United banish 2009 talk ahead of Barca rematch

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:35 PM PDT

Man United are seeking to banish the memory of their 2009 humbling by Barcelona as they prepare for Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley.

Central Bank win veterans' tournament

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:58 PM PDT

Central Bank of India won the 3rd Veterans Invitational Football Tournament after defeating Golden Gunners Football Club 5-4 in the tiebreaker.

Rishabh restricts Azad Maidan Centre

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:56 PM PDT

A fine spell of left arm spin by Rishabh Lodge (4-23) helped Kandivli Centre restrict Azad Maidan Centre to 66 for five at draw of stumps on the first day.

Test cricket my ultimate goal: Virat Kohli

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:46 PM PDT

Having become the new poster boy of Indian cricket with his performances in the last few months, Virat Kohli now wants to graduate to the next level.

Practice tours abroad for volleyball teams

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:33 PM PDT

With major assignments round the corner, the Volleyball Federation of India has made efforts to get the Indian teams into match mode by organising training-cum-competition tours.

NBA: Heat's Miller plays on despite ailing daughter

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:34 PM PDT

Mike Miller was heading to Chicago with his Miami teammates, but had more on his mind than booking an NBA finals berth as his newborn daughter remained hospitalized in Florida.

NBA: Lakers hopeful of appointing Brown as head coach

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:23 PM PDT

The Los Angeles Lakers hope to appoint Mike Brown as head coach "within the next few days" to succeed Hall of Famer Phil Jackson, the NBA champions said.

Confident Day returns to scene of first US win

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:07 PM PDT

Jason Day has gone from strength to strength since winning the Byron Nelson Championship last season, and this week sees him try to defend a US PGA Tour title.

Striker Hauche scores twice in Argentina friendly win

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:04 PM PDT

Striker Gabriel Hauche scored two first-half goals as Argentina beat Paraguay 4-2 in a friendly international played in Resistencia on Wednesday.

Mauresmo barred from French Open

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:43 PM PDT

Former No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo has been barred from playing the French Open mixed doubles because she is not registered in the anti-doping programme.

Valdano exits Real Madrid in victory for Mourinho

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:36 PM PDT

Real Madrid director general Valdano has been sacked, president Perez said, in a victory for coach Mourinho in his bid for more influence at the club.

Abidal ready to line up for Barcelona in final

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:18 PM PDT

Only two months after having surgery, Eric Abidal can cap a remarkable comeback by lining up alongside Barcelona teammates in Champions League final.

Midfielder Bender ruled out of Germany's Euro qualifiers

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:06 PM PDT

Germany midfielder Sven Bender has been ruled out of next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers and the friendly against Uruguay after having knee surgery on Wednesday.

Lakers in talks with coach Mike Brown: Source

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:03 PM PDT

The Los Angeles Lakers are in serious talks with former Cleveland coach Mike Brown about their coaching vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.

Defoe pulls out of England squad for Swiss clash

Posted: 25 May 2011 02:45 PM PDT

England face a shortage of strikers for next month's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland after Tottenham Hotspur's Jermain Defoe pulled out of the squad.

Bribery claims first from FIFA insider

Posted: 25 May 2011 02:32 PM PDT

The latest allegations about corruption and bribery levelled at FIFA's hierarchy are explosive because for the first time they have been made by an insider.

No home comforts is major challenge: Waqar

Posted: 25 May 2011 02:28 PM PDT

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis says the lack of home matches is a major hurdle to his young team's hopes of climbing up the international cricket rankings.

Shakhtar Donetsk complete domestic double

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:55 PM PDT

Newly-crowned Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk completed the domestic double as they beat former powerhouses Dynamo Kiev 2-0 in the Cup final.

Bulls' Asik to miss rest of NBA playoffs

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:52 PM PDT

Chicago Bulls backup center Omer Asik will miss the rest of the NBA playoffs because of a broken left fibula.

Santosh Trophy: Manipur have the edge over Services

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:31 PM PDT

Manipur start favourites to enter final for the first time since 2002, but Services will be ready to overcome their fatigue with sheer discipline and perseverance.
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