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Posted On: May 15 2008 The following is the sports schedule for May 15, 2008:Cricket: Indian Premier League: Delhi Daredevils vs. Deccan Chargers (Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, New Delhi); Preview of Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (D.Y. Patil Stadium, Mumbai)Tennis: SAIL Open ATP Challenger (R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium, New Delhi)Hockey: Azlan Shah Cup Olympics: Torch relayssc/jg(76 Words)15051001NNNN (IANS) ...Read Full News Dunga calls upon players to fight clubs for Olympics Posted On: May 15 2008 Brazil national football coach Carlos Dunga has called upon players to fight for their release with their European clubs if they wish to participate in the Beijing Olympics.I do not want the players to get into an argument with those who pay their salary. But, based on the quality and the prestige they have, they can negotiate. If a player is indifferent in the matter, it becomes difficult to have ...Read Full News Indian boxers to study videos of Olympic rivals Posted On: May 15 2008 The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) is sending a videographer to shoot extensively the bouts involving the likely opponents of the five Indian boxers who qualified for the Beijing Olympics during the President's Cup in Taipei (Taiwan) May 24-June 2.A team of coaches will go through the video footage shot by videographer Sambhu of the National Institute of Sports, Patiala, and study the tec ...Read Full News Warne & co shaken by Jaipur blasts, may return home Posted On: May 15 2008 Rajasthan Royals captain-coach Shane Warne and several other leading international cricketers have said they will not return to Jaipur unless they received absolute guarantees about their safety and security and are even contemplating returning home.The players, from a country that has never faced terrorism on its soil, have been badly shaken by the blasts in Jaipur.Warne and fellow Australian Sha ...Read Full News Attention editors: Sports schedule for May 14, 2008 Posted On: May 14 2008 The following is the sports schedule for May 14, 2008:Cricket: Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings (D.Y. Patil Stadium, Mumbai); Preview of Delhi Daredevils vs. Deccan Chargers (Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi)Tennis: SAIL Open ATP Challenger (R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium, New Delhi)Hockey: Azlan Shah Cup Olympics: Torch relayssc/jg(75 Words)14051037NNNN (IANS) ...Read Full News Beijing Olympic venues not affected by quake Posted On: May 14 2008 Olympic venues, including the unique "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube", have not been affected by Monday's earthquake in Sichuan Province, said project designers."The quake was reduced to a magnitude 3.9 when the quake wave reached Beijing," said Tan Xiaochun, a chief designer of the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in the capital's north eastern Chaoyang District.The National Aquatics Cen ...Read Full News Davydenko enters third round of Hamburg Masters Posted On: May 14 2008 Russian Nikolay Davydenko defeated Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia for the first time in four years to move into the third round of the Hamburg Masters tennis tournament here.Davydenko, seeded fourth, took one hour 24 minutes to prevail over the Croat 6-4, 6-1 in the second round Tuesday. The duo now has an equal win-loss record against each other with Davydenko winning the first two matches against Ljub ...Read Full News New stars twinkle on the IPL horizon Posted On: May 14 2008 There are countless young cricketers in India chasing a dream and waiting patiently for their day in the sun. Until recently, not many have been able to make it to the top, with the Tests and One-Day Internationals being the only avenues.But now the game has opened up and its latest version, the professional Indian Premier League (IPL), has rewritten the rules of the game. A new crop of younger p ...Read Full News Women's golf champion Sorenstam announces retirement plans Posted On: May 14 2008 Swedish golfer Annika Sorenstam has announced that she will draw a curtain to her professional career at the end of the 2008 season. Sorenstam, 37, announced her retirement plans Tuesday, two days after winning her 72nd Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) title Sunday at the Michelob Ultra Open in Williamsburg, Virgina.The Swedish golfer has won three tournaments this year after recovering ...Read Full News Gavaskar resigns as ICC chairman Posted On: May 08 2008 India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who was facing flak for his dual role as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and TV commentator, has resigned from the chairmanship today."Media commitments made it difficult for me to fulfill dual responsibilities. However, with more and more cricket being played it has become clear that it is not possible for me to do justice to two jobs," he a ...Read Full News Ryan Sidebottom's locks earn him "Sexual Chocolate" nickname! Posted On: May 08 2008 Ryan Sidebottom's glorious return to Test cricket is now sporting folklore, but few would know that he is also known as "Sexual Chocolate". The England paceman - one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year for his storming efforts against the West Indies and New Zealand - was given his nickname at Yorkshire. "I'm also called Sid, which is just short for Sidebottom, but the 'Sexual Chocolate' name was ...Read Full News Sajid Mahmood also rejects IPL offer Posted On: May 08 2008 England fast bowler Sajid Mahmood has rejected the chance to join the Indian Premier League. The Lancashire seamer, 26, feared he could jeopardise his future England prospects - even though he has not played for his country for more than a year. Mahmood hinted he could be tempted by the IPL if he continues to be ignored by selectors. The Sun quoted him as saying that: "I've had offers to join the ...Read Full News Wayne Rooney's cousin wants to beat Jordan in boob jobs! Posted On: May 08 2008 It's time for Jay Nichols and Jordan to step aside, for now they have to make way for the newest blonde who seems to have no qualms about revealing her twin assets all around - Wayne Rooney's cousin Natalie Rooney.Cousin of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, Natalie is all set for a glamour career after having her first boob job.The lady, who hit headlines when she flashed her boobs on route ...Read Full News A ton beats sex any day, says Kev Pietersen Posted On: May 07 2008 England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has said that getting a century for England is better than having sex. The South African-born star recently married Liberty X beauty Jessica Taylor - but he prefers to score at the wicket than between the sheets, reports The Sun. The big-hitting batsman, KP to his mates, said: "Centuries don't come round very often whereas sex is on tap, isn't it?" But Pietersen a ...Read Full News Fewer than 10 percent playing cricket at school level in the UK Posted On: May 07 2008 Cricket is dying out in British state schools because of the growing demands of the national curriculum.Despite a wave of enthusiasm for cricket following England's Ashes victory in 2005, a You Gov survey accessed by The Telegraph said most schools still do not have proper facilities or expert tuition in the sport. The survey, which was commissioned by the Cricket Foundation charity, found state s ...Read Full News Hadlee does not think "Freddie" Flintoff is as great as "Beefy" Botham Posted On: May 07 2008 Former New Zealand fast bowler Sir Richard Hadlee believes that Andrew Flintoff still has a long way to go before being ranked alongside Ian Botham as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders.he Sun quoted Hadlee as saying that Freddie Flintoff should not be bracketed with himself, Botham, Imran Khan and Kapil Dev who made up a golden era for all-rounders in the 1980s. The Lancashire star has just t ...Read Full News MCC now moves against cricket bats featuring carbon handles Posted On: May 07 2008 The Marylebone Cricket Club banned Australian captain Ricky Ponting's graphite-enhanced bat two years ago, and now it has decided to outlaw the popular Gray-Nicolls Fusion model, which features a carbon handle. John Stephenson of the MCC will present a paper to the laws committee today which for the first time will set out under Law 6 exactly what can and can't be used in a bat handle. The law wil ...Read Full News PCB says Misbah just playing cricket, not promoting liquor Posted On: May 07 2008 The PCB has said that it was not contemplating any action against Pakistan fast bowler Misbah-ul Haq for representing Banglaore "Royal Challengers" team in the ongoing IPL, because he was simply "playing for a team" and not endorsing any liquor brand.For the past few days, reports had suggested that action should be taken against Misbah as he was playing for a team owned by Indian liquor baron Vij ...Read Full News Shoaib is thankful to 'King Khan' Posted On: May 06 2008 Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who landed in New Delhi last evening, has expressed his gratitude to Bollywood star and Knight Riders' owner Shahrukh Khan for his support during the past few months when he faced an inquiry and subsequently suspended from international cricket.Shoaib was hired by Shahrukh for "Knigh Riders", but wasn't able to play following his suspension by the Pakistan Crick ...Read Full News Manchester United players to get 250k pounds each for double Posted On: May 05 2008 Manchester United players will each earn a 250,000-pound bonus if they win the Premier League and the Champions League.Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates could all but seal the title today, if Chelsea loses at Newcastle. The team will also face Chelsea in the Champions League final in Moscow on May 21. Even if Chelsea wins at St James' Park, Alex Ferguson's side will be crowned champions again if ...Read Full News Nepal's soldiers accused of extortion ahead of Olympic torch relay to Everest Posted On: May 05 2008 Nepalese soldiers have reportedly threatened to shoot climbers who disobey orders in the run-up to the Olympic torch relay to Mt. Everest.This has led New Zealand's leading Mt Everest expedition organiser to charge them with extortion.Adventure Tour managing director Guy Cotter claimed that he had paid 2000 dollars to the soldiers who were treating everyone at the Base Camp as "p ...Read Full News Steve Hamison to quit cricket if not selected for home series against Kiwis Posted On: May 05 2008 Durham and England fast bowler Steve Harmison has said that he will think of quitting all forms of cricket if he is not selected for the home series against New Zealand.Dropped from the national squad following a lacklustre showing in the first Test against New Zealand last winter, Harmison is reported to be trying hard to win back his spot, but says he may think about quitting if he does not make ...Read Full News MCG is the worst wicket in Australia Posted On: Apr 30 2008 Cricket Victoria has declared the cricket pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the worst in Australia.The state's governing body for cricket, which is in the midst of negotiations that could have international games moved from the game's traditional home, has also accused the Melbourne Cricket Club of a "born-to-rule mentality".Cricket Victoria chairman Geoff Tamblyn has turned up the pressure ...Read Full News Match gambling row besets ManU Posted On: Apr 30 2008 Manchester United has been plunged into a match gambling row.According to The Sun, three of the team's French international stars - Patrice Evra, Louis Saha and Mikael Silvestre -- made bets with ManU boss Sir Alex Ferguson. They were gambling on the outcome of the France v Scotland games in the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. The Football Association does not allow any player, coach or official fr ...Read Full News Oz designer to create Lara Bingle's wedding dress? Posted On: Apr 30 2008 When Lara Bingle walks down the aisle when she marries Australian cricketer Michael Clarke, she just might be doing so in an ensemble created by an Aussie designer.The model wore Prada to her engagement party, but she has reportedly chosen Oz designer Lisa Ho to create her wedding dress.And, the news was let slip by Ho herself."I can't say anything yet. You would have to confirm with her. She may ...Read Full News Wimbledon winners to get 750,000 pounds each Posted On: Apr 30 2008 Wimbledon winners will get 750,000 pounds each at this year's championships. Both the men and women singles champs will rake in an additional 50,000 pounds, and for the first time, the prize money will be equal. All England Club chairman Tim Phillips said: "Last year we had an extraordinary men's final, the previous year we had an extraordinary ladies' final. "Each year one event might be better t ...Read Full News Ronaldo in transvestite prostitute scandal Posted On: Apr 29 2008 Police are investigating allegations by three transvestites that Brazilian soccer star and AC Milan forward Ronaldo threatened them after taking them to a Rio de Janeiro motel.Police said they were also looking into an accusation by the 31-year-old player that one of the transvestites tried to extort 50,000 reais (31, 619 dollars) in return for not going to the media. According to the Daily Telegr ...Read Full News Boston sports anchor Don Gillis dies at 85 Posted On: Apr 26 2008 Don Gillis, who broadcast sports on radio and television in Boston for decades, has died at the age of 85, his son said.Gary Gillis told the Boston Globe that his father had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years and died Wednesday in Falmouth, Mass.Don Gillis wrote the blueprint for local sportscasting, which I use to this very day, said WCVB-TV sports anchor Mike Lynch, who joined ...Read Full News NBC Sports extends NHL TV contract Posted On: Apr 26 2008 The NHL has extended its U.S. television contract with NBC Sports through the 2008-09 season after an 11 percent rise in regular-season ratings this year.The league noted that in the men 18-49 demo, coveted by advertisers, ratings increased by 33 percent.We're thrilled to be able to continue our relationship with the NHL, said Dick Ebersol, Chairman, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics. There have ...Read Full News ATTENTION EDITORS: Sports schedule for April 23, 2008 Posted On: Apr 23 2008 Following is the sports schedule for April 23, 2008:Cricket: Indian Premier League: Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians (M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)Hockey: Women's Olympic qualifier (Russia)Olympics: Torch relay update (IANS) ...Read Full News Kiwis want to assess security level before signing for Pak tour Posted On: Apr 23 2008 A day after the PCB announced that the Kiwis will tour Pakistan later this year to play a short ODI series, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said it will assess the level of security in Pakistan before signing for the tour.An NZC spokesman said that the tour had been agreed in principle, "but would be subject to a check of safety and logistical matters". Discussions over venues and dates for the tour ...Read Full News Our bowlers won the match for us, says Sehwag Posted On: Apr 23 2008 Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag says his bowlers won the match for the team against Deccan Chargers.Sehwag, whose breezy knock helped his team to score a nine-wicket win over the hosts, gave full credit to the bowlers, who destroyed the mighty batting line-up of the rivals."Our bowlers won the match for us. Mohammed Asif, Glenn McGrath and Farveez Maharoof bowled really well to contain De ...Read Full News ATTENTION EDITORS: Sports schedule for April 21, 2008 Posted On: Apr 21 2008 Following is the sports schedule for April 21, 2008.Cricket: Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals vs. Kings XI (Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur)Hockey: Women's Olympic qualifier (Russia)Olympics: Torch relay (IANS) ...Read Full News Aussies to tour Pak in 2009, 2010 to help PCB make up for losses Posted On: Apr 21 2008 To help the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) make up for the financial loss after it cancelled its tour scheduled for last month, the Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that its team will tour Pakistan twice in 2009 and the again in 2010.In April-May 2009 the Aussies will tour to Pakistan to play five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international after playing in South Africa, announced CA cha ...Read Full News Australian cricketers to tour Pakistan in 2009 Posted On: Apr 21 2008 The Australian cricket team will tour Pakistan in April-May next year and again in 2010, Cricket Australia (CA) announced the rescheduled tour programme Monday.Cricket Australia chairman Creagh O'Connor said: "Today's announcement demonstrates Cricket Australia's commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the Future Tours Program (FTP) and also to Pakistan cricket."Australia was to play in Pak ...Read Full News Beck's teammates defend his 'movie star' lifestyle Posted On: Apr 21 2008 Ace footballer David Beckham's L. A. Galaxy teammates have leapt to his defence amid accusations that he is letting his 'movie star' lifestyle harm his game.Recent reports said that soccer fans considered Beckham's partying with celebrities like Eva Longoria Parker and Tom Cruise to be responsible for the failure of L. A. Galaxy in winning any major trophies. "He's spending more time on red carpet ...Read Full News Beijing Olympic torch relay will pass by Chinese embassy in Canberra Posted On: Apr 21 2008 The Beijing Olympic torch relay will pass within 200 metres of the Chinese embassy this Thursday, even as there are concerns that the event could be marred by "football hooliganism".Unveiled late last night, the relay route will come within 200 metres of the front gate of the imposing Chinese embassy, which is a well secured multi-building site, reports news.com.au. It will start on the shore of L ...Read Full News High voltage cricketing action on cards in Hyderabad Posted On: Apr 21 2008 Cricket lovers are expected to be treated to a feast as the floodlit Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here is all set to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between hosts Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils Tuesday.Deccan Chargers led by the stylish V.V.S. Laxman take on Daredevils in the new avatar of the game in what promises to be a fantastic ambience under the lights at the 40,000-ca ...Read Full News I love winning, says Shah Rukh Khan Posted On: Apr 21 2008 After defeating Hyderabad's Deccan Chargers Sunday at the Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders and team owner Shah Rukh Khan were at the peak of their confidence about winning the Indian Premier League (IPL). "I love winning - whether it's IPL matches or films or a game of carom with my kids or the entire world. I believe my victory is God's assurance that I really worked hard," the superstar s ...Read Full News Inter Milan stretch lead atop Serie A Posted On: Apr 21 2008 Serie A leaders Inter Milan took home a precious 1-0 win at Torino to move six points clear of second-place Roma with four games left.Inter missed injured top striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic but took the lead through Argentina's Julio Cruz, who stunned the hosts after their brisk but fruitless start at rain-drenched Stadio Olimpico late Sunday.Two drives from Torino's inspired captain Alessandro Rosina ...Read Full News
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