Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Dempsey strike sends US into Gold Cup final

Dempsey strike sends US into Gold Cup final

Dempsey strike sends US into Gold Cup final

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 06:43 PM PDT

A 76th minute goal from Clint Dempsey put the United States into the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 victory over Panama.

Owners still demand too much in NBA talks

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 06:37 PM PDT

Union officials said that NBA players and owners are about $7 billion apart over a 10-year span in their most recent proposals, a significant gap to close to avoid a work stoppage.

Corporate houses should come forward to revive JCT: Pargat

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:15 PM PDT

Punjab sports director Pargat Singh said 'whatever may be the constraints football must be sponsored and promoted in Punjab.'

Teenage star Varane set to sign for Real Madrid

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 04:50 PM PDT

French defender Raphael Varane is to sign for Spanish giants Real Madrid from French Second Division side Lens, the selling club's president Gervais Martel said.

Down 1-3 from first leg, India ready to go all out

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 04:21 PM PDT

The Indians had hoped for some heavy under-foot conditions to make it a 'level playing' field. That, although cannot be ruled out altogether, looks unlikely.

Indian paddlers must aim to be the best: Karlsson

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 04:18 PM PDT

Karlsson was effusive in his praise for some of the Indian juniors he has worked with but reckons continuous hard work for years will be needed for them to leave a mark.

We are learning fast: Gouramangi

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:52 PM PDT

Gourmangi Singh is one of the few senior players retained by Indian football team's interim coach Armando Colaco. In fact, the central defender felt that they are fast adapting to Armando's possession football.

Venus survives scare in second round

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:47 PM PDT

Venus Williams survived a huge scare before advancing to the third round at Wimbledon, downing veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 8-6.

West Indies 131/3 at stumps on Day 3

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:31 PM PDT

Chasing 326, Chanderpaul and Bravo took West Indies to 131/3 at stumps on the third day of the first Test match against India at Sabina Park in Kingston.

Pele says he told young star Neymar to stop diving

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:12 PM PDT

Football great Pele acknowledged that young Brazil striker Neymar is at a disadvantage because he is not as strong as most defenders trying to mark him.

Tseng inspired by McIlroy as she chases major title

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Taiwan's Tseng Yani has drawn inspiration from Rory McIlroy's runaway win in the US Open as she prepares for this week's LPGA Championship, the second women's major of 2011.

Cavaliers number one pick no slam dunk this time

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:50 PM PDT

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the top pick in the NBA draft on Thursday but there will be no slam-dunk decision like the last time they had the number one selection.

I play for India, not for captains: Yuvi

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:22 PM PDT

Rubbishing rumours that he refused to play under the leadership of Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh said he plays for India and not for captains of the cricket team.

Simmons falls, India on top against WI

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:20 PM PDT

Ishant Sharma struck again to remove Lendl Simmons and give West Indies another jolt on the third day of the first Test match at Sabina Park in Kingston.

15 years later, Dada still Lord of Lord's

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:13 PM PDT

It was on June 22, 1996, that Ganguly became the first Indian cricketer to hit a century on Test debut at 'Mecca' of cricket. He remains the only one to do so.

Barath, Sarwan fall in quick succession

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:00 PM PDT

Indian pacers Praveen Kumar and Ishant Sharma took wicket apiece to dent West Indies chase on the third day of the first Test at Sabina Park in Kingston.

Praveen gives India first breakthrough

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 01:55 PM PDT

Chasing 326, West Indies openers Lendl Simmons and Adrian Barath started the innings aggressively on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Jamaica.

'Won't allow Lalit Modi to run our event'

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:56 PM PDT

"We will never allow Modi to run a league in Lanka when BCCI has problems with him. We share a good rapport with India board", said SL sports minister.

WI need 326 runs to win first Test match

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:44 PM PDT

Rahul Dravid patient hundred steered India to post the target of 326 runs for West Indies to win the first Test match as India were all out for 252 in second innings.

Dravid patient ton leads Indian charge

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:07 PM PDT

Rahul Dravid scored a hard fought hundred to take India to a comfortable position on Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston.

Skipper Sammy gives India double blow

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:14 AM PDT

West Indies' Darren Sammy dismissed Harbhajan Singh and Praveen Kumar after lunch on Day 3 of the first Test against India at Sabina Park in Kingston.

Nadal eases past Sweeting at Wimbledon

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Defending champion Rafael Nadal eased past Wimbledon debutant Ryan Sweeting of US 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 under the Centre Court roof to reach the last 32.

FIFA report accuses Bin Hammam of bribery bid

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:50 AM PDT

Mohamed Bin Hammam tried to bribe officials in his campaign to oust Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, according to a secret report.

SAI to focus on elite athletes only

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:45 AM PDT

The Union sports ministry wants Sports Authority of India to focus fully on the preparation of elite sportspersons and is now planning to entrust the task of talent scouting at the grassroots level.

India resume second innings after lunch

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:44 AM PDT

Rahul Dravid and Harbhajan Singh resumed the Indian second innings after lunch against the West Indies on Day 3 of the first Test at Sabina Park in Kingston.
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