Thursday, February 24, 2011

Nicolas Almagro wins 12th straight match

Nicolas Almagro wins 12th straight match

Nicolas Almagro wins 12th straight match

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 08:06 PM PST

Nicolas Almagro defeated Santiago Giraldo in the Mexican Open to reach the semifinals and move within two victories of winning his third straight ATP title.

Live: Australia get rid of NZ openers

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:47 PM PST

Aussie all-rounder Shane Watson joined the act as he dismissed struggling opener Martin Guptill in the World Cup match against New Zealand at Nagpur.

David Beckham returns to LA Galaxy

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:41 PM PST

Beckham said he was in great shape after reporting to Los Angeles Galaxy's training camp, two weeks late following an extended stay to train with Tottenham.

Australia elect to bowl first against NZ

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:27 PM PST

Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and decided to bowl first against New Zealand in their second World Cup match in Nagpur on Friday.

McDowell reaches third round, will pass Tiger in rankings

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 06:02 PM PST

McDowell ensured he will move past Woods in next week's rankings with a 4&2 victory over Ross Fisher at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.

City ease into last 16 of Europa League

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:58 PM PST

Edin Dzeko's first-half double helped Manchester City to a 3-0 win over Aris, easing the big-spending English club into the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday.

Liverpool, Rangers make Europa League's last 16

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:49 PM PST

Liverpool and Rangers grabbed late goals to sneak into the last 16 of the Europa League, while Villarreal eliminated Napoli to end the Italian representation.

Tennis tourney from March 26

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:51 PM PST

Harvest Tennis Academy, Jassowal, near Ludhiana will conduct HTA-AITA Championship Series and HTA-AITA Super Series (boys and girls) for under-12 and under-14 (singles & doubles) from March 26 to April 10.

MMC clinch touch rugby championship

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:44 PM PST

MMC, Kendra Vidyalaya triumph Municipal Mumbai Central beat Guru Nanak HS to be crowned the Champions of the OmegaDecc Touch Rugby - Mumbai Schools under-17 boys category at the Police Gymkhana grounds.

Federer, Djokovic in Dubai semifinals

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 03:36 PM PST

Federer and Djokovic, winners of six of the previous eight Dubai Championships, remained on course to meet in the final with quarterfinal wins on Thursday.

Wozniacki, Zvonareva into Qatar Open semifinals

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 03:15 PM PST

Vera Zvonareva came from 5-3 down in the deciding set to beat Daniela Hantuchova 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5 in a thrilling quarterfinal of the Qatar Ladies Open.

Conspiracy behind match shift: Dalmiya

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 02:47 PM PST

CAB President Jagmohan Dalmiya accused the ICC of conspiring against him when the world body shifted the India-England WC match from Eden Gardens.

South Africa rout Windies by 7 wickets

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 01:09 PM PST

AB de Villiers hit an unbeaten 107 after debutant Imran Tahir's 4/41 as SA registered a comfortable 7-wicket win over the West Indies in their WC clash.

Star Future's second sample also positive

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:39 PM PST

Cooji Katrak-trained Star Future's second urine sample has also tested positive for the banned substance Boldenone, Royal Western Indian Turf Club informed on Thursday.

Bangladesh ready for Ireland challenge

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 11:55 AM PST

It might be Bangladesh's only second match of the 2011 World Cup, but it's virtually a must-win game for them on Friday against Ireland.

Marseille, Man United face UEFA hearing over fans

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 09:02 AM PST

Olympique Marseille and Manchester United face a disciplinary hearing over the behaviour of their fans during Wednesday's Champions League match in France.

South Africa rout Windies by 7 wickets

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 09:01 AM PST

AB de Villiers hit an unbeaten 107 after debutant Imran Tahir's 4/41 as SA registered a comfortable 7-wicket win over the West Indies in their WC clash.

Bayern boss van Gaal hails super Mario

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 08:14 AM PST

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal said striker Mario Gomez has more than proved his worth to the German champions after his crucial late goal at Inter Milan.

Bartoli outclasses Peng to make Qatar semis

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:25 AM PST

France's Marion Bartoli completed a swift demolition job of China's Peng Shuai to storm into the semifinals of the WTA Qatar Open on Thursday.

Yuvraj injured ahead of England clash

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 06:39 AM PST

Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh injured his hand during nets on Thursday, raising concerns about his fitness for their World Cup Group B match against England.

Satnam can become first Indian in NBA, says Gervin

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 06:07 AM PST

US basketball legend George Gervin feels that 15-year-old 7-ft 2-inches tall Satnam Singh Bhamara can become the first Indian to play in the NBA.

Kapur overcome illness to fire 66 for tied 2nd spot

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:20 AM PST

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur overcame a stomach bug to shoot a brilliant six-under 66 to lie tied second after the first round of the Open Championship Qualifying.

Youzhny retires from Davis Cup

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:58 AM PST

Russian Davis Cup hero Mikhail Youzhny announced on Thursday his decision to no longer play in the team competition.

Badminton champion told to clean utensils in Himachal

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:33 AM PST

A badminton champion was asked to clean utensils at the school's annual function presided over by Himachal Pradesh health minister Rajeev Bindal.

Mumbai schoolboy Upamanyu creates waves in sailing regatta

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:00 AM PST

Mumbai schoolboy Upamanyu Dutta has created waves by winning a gold medal in the optimist class at the Qatar Internationals Sailing Regatta.
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