Monday, May 23, 2011

Neill, Emerton spearhead Australian squad

Neill, Emerton spearhead Australian squad

Neill, Emerton spearhead Australian squad

Posted: 23 May 2011 09:10 PM PDT

Lucas Neill and Brett Emerton were named in a 23-man Australian squad for friendlies against New Zealand and Serbia next month, but other top European-based stars were absent.

Ryder Cup captain Love qualifies for British Open

Posted: 23 May 2011 08:20 PM PDT

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love was among eight players who qualified for British Open in international qualifier in which Brian Davis earned top honors.

Rafael Nadal to hit red dirt today

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:58 PM PDT

Nadal opens the defence of his French Open title against Isner with the name of Djokovic ringing in his ears after two punishing defeats by the Serb.

Juventus still paying for match-fixing

Posted: 23 May 2011 06:04 PM PDT

It is five years since Juventus were found guilty of match-fixing and having finished the 2010/11 season in seventh, it seems they are still paying for it.

Champions League: Guardiola discounts Barca favourites tag

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:59 PM PDT

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Saturday's Champions League final rivals Manchester United and refused to accept his side were favourites.

Argentina took drugs before 1994 World Cup qualifier: Maradona

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:49 PM PDT

Diego Maradona made the claim and accused FIFA vice president Julio Grondona, the head of Argentina's Football Association, of knowing about the doping.

Ishikawa among seven to reach US Open

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:37 PM PDT

A total of 73 players are exempt from qualifying for the field of 156 who will tee off in the next major golf event on June 16-19 at Congressional Country Club.

NBA: Chicago Bulls' Noah fined for insult

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:26 PM PDT

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was fined $50,000 for yelling an insulting remark, believed to be a gay slur, at a spectator in Miami during his team's NBA playoff loss.

NBA: Lakers' Artest expects no missed games

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:10 PM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest said he does not believe the NBA's ongoing union talks will lead to a long lockout the way similar talks have in American football.

Messi dismisses talk of Manchester lacking quality

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:07 PM PDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi has dismissed suggestions that Manchester United lack the quality of previous squads ahead of Champions League final on Saturday.

Garcia pulls out of British Open qualifying

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:05 PM PDT

A painful finger injury forced Spain's Sergio Garcia to withdraw from the US qualifying tournament for this year's British Open on Monday.

Messi rested and refreshed for Champions League final

Posted: 23 May 2011 04:25 PM PDT

Barcelona have been able to give Lionel Messi time off in the past few weeks and the World Player of the Year says he is in fine fettle ahead of Champions League final.

RCB lock horns with CSK in first playoff

Posted: 23 May 2011 03:26 PM PDT

The first playoff is a contest between two sides who have been most consistent. These are two outfits who spent their dollars well at auctions and bought smart.

Souter Vaz elected WIFA secretary

Posted: 23 May 2011 02:06 PM PDT

Souter Vaz was elected honorary secretary of the Western India Football Association, the governing body of the sport in Maharashtra at their 62nd AGM.

Savio should've taken over from Houghton: Chapman

Posted: 23 May 2011 01:59 PM PDT

Former India captain Carlton Chapman has welcomed Armando Colaco's appointment as Bob Houghton's successor but feels, it's Savio Madeira who actually deserved the job.

Volcano may force Barcelona to travel early to final

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:48 AM PDT

Barcelona may travel to London for final as early as Tuesday because of possible disruption to flights caused by ash billowing from an Icelandic volcano, coach Pep Guardiola said.

RCB have to look beyond Gayle for glory

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:24 AM PDT

RCB has been all about Gayle in IPL 4. However, when the Vettori-led team take their first crack at the title against CSK, they have to look beyond Gayle.

Scarcity of coaches in state may continue

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:17 AM PDT

The state government has plans to fill up 190 posts of coaches this year but may have to dangle a bigger carrot and cast its net far and wide if it wants to get the best.

Sania records impressive win in opener

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:12 AM PDT

Desperate to improve her Slam record, Sania Mirza began French Open campaign with an impressive 6-3, 6-3 win over Kristina Barrois in the women's singles.

Sania records impressive win in opener

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:12 AM PDT

Desperate to improve her Slam record, Sania Mirza began French Open campaign with an impressive 6-3, 6-3 win over Kristina Barrois in the women's singles.

Wilshere and Carroll left out of England under-21 squad

Posted: 23 May 2011 09:29 AM PDT

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll have been omitted from the England squad for European Under-21 Championship.

Real Madrid sign forward Callejon back from Espanyol

Posted: 23 May 2011 09:16 AM PDT

Real Madrid made a third addition to their squad for next season when they agreed to sign former youth team forward Jose Callejon back from Espanyol.

'Actor' Tendulkar allowed to claim tax deduction

Posted: 23 May 2011 08:57 AM PDT

An Income Tax tribunal has allowed Sachin Tendulkar to claim deductions from his taxable income pertaining to earnings from modelling in advertisements.

Federer cruises past Lopez in Paris

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:45 AM PDT

Roger Federer cruised past Feliciano Lopez at the French Open in a gentle reminder that there is more to Roland Garros this year than Nadal and Djokovic.

Montella believes in Roma full-time chances

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:25 AM PDT

Caretaker Roma coach Vincenzo Montella believes he has a chance of landing the job on a full-time basis despite failing to steer the club into the Champions League.
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