Saturday, June 4, 2011

Counting down the top stories before tip

Counting down the top stories before tip

Counting down the top stories before tip

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 09:03 PM PDT

Since the NBA Finals went to the 2-3-2 format in 1985, this is the 12th time the teams have split the first two games.

The myth of momentum

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 08:29 PM PDT

Something amazing happened on Thursday night in Miami. Something historic. But will it carry over into Game 3? If history's any indication, don't count on it.

Mavericks, Heat brace up for key game

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 07:52 PM PDT

An uneasy calm prevailed on the eve of Game 3 on Super Sunday; it was almost like Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks could sense the approaching storm.

Nadal back in the spotlight at Queen's

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 07:15 PM PDT

Rafael Nadal will be firmly in the spotlight at Queen's Club this week as the Spaniard begins his preparations for the defence of his Wimbledon title.

Miami's Bosh seeks the simple life at home

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 07:10 PM PDT

Chris Bosh says he wants to keep his life as uncomplicated as possible this week, which is no easy task when you are trying to win your first NBA title in your hometown.

Stricker stays on top at Memorial

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:03 PM PDT

Steve Stricker fired a three-under par 69 to maintain a three-stroke lead over countryman Jonathan Byrd after third round of the $6.2 million Memorial tournament.

Super-sub Young proves his point to Capello

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:58 PM PDT

Ashley Young admits he was delighted to prove a point to Fabio Capello as the England winger came off the bench to rescue a 2-2 draw against Switzerland at Wembley.

Attila looks good for Sprinters' Cup

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:37 PM PDT

The Pesi Shroff-trained Attila, winner of the Sprinters' Cup, is certain to garner the maximum support in the Chief Minister's Cup, the plum event at the summer races on Sunday.

Trinidad clamours for Gayle's return

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 04:58 PM PDT

Twenty20 fans found it appalling that the format's first international game post the recently-concluded IPL did not feature its most valuable player - Chris Gayle.

Blog: Playing away is like playing in hell

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 04:17 PM PDT

For years, teams have shuddered at the thought of playing a key match on the road. Out here in the NBA, though, it is still a jungle.

Noren retains lead as McDowell slumps

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 02:47 PM PDT

Graeme McDowell suffered a third round collapse at the Wales Open, crashing to an 81 to equal the worst ever round of his entire European Tour career.

Badrinath salutes India's winning start

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 01:49 PM PDT

Subramanian Badrinath, architect of India's opening win on the Caribbean tour, said the result would help the confidence of the side in the five ODIs to come.

Dhoni felicitated for World Cup win

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 01:39 PM PDT

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was felicitated in his home state for the tremendous feat of leading the side to cricket World Cup victory after 28 years.

AIFF hunts for new director

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 12:06 PM PDT

Interim coach Armando Colaco may have dropped Baichung Bhutia for the first time in his career and signalled a new vision for Indian football with his probables' list for the World Cup qualifier against UAE in July.

AIFF hunts for new director

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 12:06 PM PDT

Interim coach Armando Colaco may have dropped Baichung Bhutia for the first time in his career and signalled a new vision for Indian football with his probables' list for the World Cup qualifier against UAE in July.

Eto'o misses penalty as Cameroon draw with Senegal

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:50 AM PDT

Samuel Eto'o missed a late penalty as Cameroon drew 0-0 at home to Senegal to remain five points behind their rivals in African Nations Cup Group E qualifying.

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Sloppy England snatch Swiss draw

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:49 AM PDT

England fought back to snatch a 2-2 draw in their Euro qualifier with Switzerland after two goalkeeping errors threatened to send Capello's side to defeat.

Karnataka Bulls beat Chennai Spikers in Indian Volleyball League

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:43 AM PDT

An inconsistent Chennai Spikers went down to Karnataka Bulls 25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 25-21 in the second leg of Indian Volleyball League at Jawaharlal Indoor Stadium.

Spain has helped Rossi mature, says Prandelli

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Italy forward Giuseppe Rossi has matured as a player since moving to Spain in 2007, his international coach Cesare Prandelli believes.

Kolkata's Shankar Das wins PGTI tour event

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:11 AM PDT

Kolkata's Shankar Das clinched his 2nd professional title when he prevailed over R Murthy of Bangalore in the playoff at the PGTI Players' Championship.

T20I: India beat West Indies by 16 runs

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:10 AM PDT

Putting up a splendid all-round show, India scored a comfortable 16-run win over West Indies in the one-off Twenty20 International on Saturday.

Maradona takes aim at FIFA, Blatter

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:05 AM PDT

Diego Maradona on Saturday took aim at FIFA and its president Sepp Blatter, saying football was corrupt and had to put its house in order.

Pour Moi wins Epsom Derby with late burst

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 10:00 AM PDT

French raider Pour Moi, the second favourite ridden by Mickael Barzalona and trained by Andre Fabre, won Epsom Derby by a head on after a storming late run.

Bhajji double-strike jolts WI run chase

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 09:52 AM PDT

Darren Bravo and Marlon Samuels added fifty-run stand for the third wicket to resurrect West Indies run chase against India in their one-off Twenty20 match.

England surprise as Milner gets nod

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 09:44 AM PDT

James Milner was surprisingly named to start England's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland here Saturday, getting the nod over Aston Villa's Ashley Young.
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