Friday, June 24, 2011

US, Mexico ready to meet for Gold Cup

US, Mexico ready to meet for Gold Cup


US, Mexico ready to meet for Gold Cup

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 08:11 PM PDT

The United States is looking to take an edge over Mexico when the neighboring rivals meet in their third consecutive Gold Cup final Saturday.


US teen amateur Cantlay grabs lead in Travelers Championship

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 08:03 PM PDT

US teen amateur Patrick Cantlay fired a course-record 10-under par 60 to seize a four-stroke lead midway into the 2nd round of PGA Travelers Championship.


Gaps between owners' and players' positions remain large

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 07:10 PM PDT

The last time "lockout" was on the lips of so many NBA players, team owners and fans, Kevin Garnett still really was a kid, befitting an early nickname that has fallen by the wayside over time.


Amateur Cantlay shoots record 60 at Travelers Championship

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 06:28 PM PDT

American Patrick Cantlay became the first amateur to shoot a 60 on the PGA Tour after shredding the TPC River Highlands layout in the second round of the Travelers Championship.


Messi and Neymar head Copa America talent show

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 06:18 PM PDT

If Messi is undoubtedly the man to dazzle on his day, Brazil can point to a number of starlets in their own team, steadily being rejuvenated by coach Menezes.


Bradley yet to decide if Donovan will start final

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 06:14 PM PDT

United States coach Bob Bradley has yet to decide whether all-time top scorer Landon Donovan will start against Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.


Tseng reclaims one-shot lead at LPGA Championship

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 05:45 PM PDT

Yani Tseng of Taiwan was frustrated by a pair of short misses yet emerged with a one-stroke lead on Friday after the second round of the LPGA Championship.


SCR's Venkatesham in final

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 05:01 PM PDT

SCR's K Venkatesham defeated Neeraj Kumar of Central Railway 85-14, 72-61, 16-17, 22-44, 62-31 to enter the final of the 44th All India Railways Billiards.


Dan drops short game to focus on Tests

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 04:36 PM PDT

Daniel Vettori, the world's top-ranked limited overs bowler, announced he is taking an indefinite break from the short game to prolong his Test career.


Mexico waiting on Guardado and Salcido fitness

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 04:33 PM PDT

Mexico coach Jose Manuel de la Torre faces an anxious wait on the fitness of Andres Guardado and Carlos Salcido ahead of the Gold Cup final against the United States.


Indian team wants umpire Harper out

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 04:08 PM PDT

Coming out strongly against Harper after winning the first Test, senior cricketers said the umpire was either biased against the team or simply not good.


Nervy Murray enters Wimbledon last 16

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 03:33 PM PDT

Andy Murray reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Friday with a nervy 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) win over Croatia's Ivan Ljubicic under the Centre Court roof.


Motherhood and Donald Duck big with Finland's Blomqvist

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 03:22 PM PDT

Motherhood agrees with Minea Blomqvist, the 26-year-old Finn who shot her second successive three-under-par 69 to surge up the leaderboard at LPGA Championship.


Former Croatia coach Tomislav Ivic dies at 77

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Croatia's revered former football coach Tomislav Ivic has died in hospital in his hometown of Split aged 77, national television reported on Friday.


Playmaker Diego told he can leave Wolfsburg

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 02:47 PM PDT

VfL Wolfsburg have told Brazilian playmaker Diego he has no future with the Bundesliga club.


Renner grabs lead at storm-hit PGA event

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 02:30 PM PDT

James Renner, an unheralded American with only 12 prior PGA starts, fired a seven-under-par 63 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Travelers Championship.


Stenson, Coetzee lead in Munich as Langer fades

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 02:07 PM PDT

Henrik Stenson and George Coetzee reached the halfway point of Munich's BMW International Open with a share of the lead after Friday's second round.


Gautam Gambhir fit, Sehwag on his way

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 12:35 PM PDT

Gautam Gambhir has attained full fitness while his teammate Virender Sehwag may just make it in time for selection for the England tour beginning on July 15.


Gautam Gambhir fit, Sehwag on his way

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 12:35 PM PDT

Gautam Gambhir has attained full fitness while his teammate Virender Sehwag may just make it in time for selection for the England tour beginning on July 15.


Sharapova outlasts gutsy Laura Robson

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 12:17 PM PDT

Maria Sharapova, 2004 winner, gave the English girl, her first lessons on 'well begun is only half done', as she powered to a 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 second round win.


Saina reaches semis in Indonesian Open

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 12:11 PM PDT

Saina Nehwal waltzed into the semifinals of the Indonesia Open Super Series with a convincing 21-19, 21-19 victory against Tine Baun of Denmark on Friday.


India may play with 3 pacers in 2nd Test

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Unless the wicket at Kensington gives Dhoni other ideas when he personally inspects it, the Indian attack in all likelihood may see a three-pronged pace attack.


Chennai Spikers win Indian Volley League

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Chennai Spikers won the inaugural edition of the Indian Volley League by registering a comprehensive four-set victory against Hyderabad Chargers at the Kotla Vijayabhaskar Reddy stadium on Friday.


Kapur makes cut, Jeev misses out

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 10:03 AM PDT

It was a mixed day for India in the BMW International Open with Shiv Kapur carding 71 to make the cut but senior pro Jeev Milkha Singh falling by the wayside.


Lee-Hesh, Somdev-Kei, Sania-Elena win

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 09:42 AM PDT

Experienced Indian doubles pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi survived a scare to reach the second round of the Wimbledon.


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