Saturday, December 31, 2011

Bruce Lee`s legacy is being abused: Richard Bustillo

Bruce Lee`s legacy is being abused: Richard Bustillo


Bruce Lee`s legacy is being abused: Richard Bustillo

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Richard Bustillo, a student of the legendary Bruce Lee, laments that the legacy of his great master is being abused and he fears that the techniques of Jeet Kune Do are not properly taught in India.

SCG curator promises fair pitch for 2nd Ind-Aus Test

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The curator of the Sydney Cricket Ground`s pitch has promised a "fair" track for the second Test between India and Australia, saying that conditions will decide whether the track assists pace or spin.

Janko Tipsarevic eyes steady start in India

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Serbia`s Janko Tipsarevic hopes to build on a successful 2011 when he starts the new season as the top seed at the ATP Chennai Open from Monday.

India unlikely to make comeback in Sydney Test or win series: Gavaskar

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Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has said India has no chance of making a comeback in the Sydney Test and clinch its first series win on Australian soil.

I love the aggression of my pacers: Michael Clarke

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Michael Clarke wants his pacers to remain ruthless and bounce the visitors again during the second match starting here on Tuesday.

Indian women hockey captain used brother`s shoe to practice

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India`s women hockey captain Ashunta Lakra hardly imagined she would one day literally step into the shoes of her brother Bimal Larkra when she took the hockey international`s old pair of shoes to practice on the Astroturf ground here.

Michael Hussey is a bit nervous ahead of SCG Test

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Michael Hussey is a bit "nervous" ahead of the second Test as he has a feeling that Indian batting line-up would click in unison in the match starting on Tuesday.

Can`t blame BCCI for not using the DRS: Stuart MacGill

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Stuart MacGill feels the Decision Review System will remain controversial whether it is used or not but the prerogative to use the technology should remain with the on-field umpires and not the players.

Rahul Dravid works on technique ahead of 2nd Test

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Rahul Dravid was seen fussing on his technique during the net session ahead of the second Test against Australia starting here on Tuesday.

Bowling alongside Pattinson will be exciting prospect: Cummins

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Injured Australian speedster Patrick Cummins is eyeing to form a formidable new-ball pair for the national side with James Pattinson.

Manchester United go down 2-3 to Blackburn Rovers

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Blackburn pulled off the biggest surprise of the Premier League season, defeating Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday to spoil Alex Ferguson`s 70th birthday.

Djokovic wins Abu Dhabi title as Nadal dispatches Federer

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Novak Djokovic monumental 2011 season ended with another victory beating David Ferrer in straight sets to win the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

Sachin will come back strongly at SCG: Ganguly

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is confident that his ex-team mate Sachin Tendulkar will come back strongly against Australia in the second Test that starts Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Bounce India out from Sydney ground, says Clarke

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Australian captain Michael Clarke challenged his bowlers to bounce India out from the second Test that starts Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Big surprises in store in 2012 in ATP circuit: Wawrinka

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World Number 17 and Chennai Open defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka on Saturday said the young guns in world tennis are out to spring a lot of surprises in the 2012 season.

Prajnesh, Bopanna, Mohit progress to 2nd round of qualifiers

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Prajnesh Gunneswaran made a stunning return from oblivion as he shocked senior pro Karan Rastogi in the Chennai Open singles qualifiers, on Saturday.

Haven`t been able to achieve uniformity on DRS: Lorgat

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The ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat on Saturday admitted that one of the disappointing aspects of year 2011 was not being able to reach a consensus regarding the use of Decision Review System (DRS) for international matches, despite majority of players in favour of technology.

To whitewash India, Aussies must stop Sehwag and Tendulkar: Chappell

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Former Test captain Ian Chappell feels that if Australia can shut down Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar they can inflict a 4-0 whitewash on India like England did during the summer.

Somdev draws Eric in 1st round, Wawrinka may be up next

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Somdev Devvarman could clash with defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka in the second round of the Chennai Open.

Virat Kohli finishes 2011 as highest ODI run-getter

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Kohli finished the year at the top of ODI charts with 1381 runs at an avg. of 47.62 with maximum four centuries in the calendar year.

Sydney Cricket Ground pitch to assist both India, Oz: Curator

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Sydney Cricket Ground curator Tom Parker has said he wants to prepare a pitch that helps both teams.

Mancini asks Balotelli to quit smoking

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has urged his striker Mario Balotelli to quit smoking.

Don’t expect Henry to play like his olden days: Wenger

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Boss Arsene Wenger has warned not to expect Thierry Henry to play like his olden days

Sachin Tendulkar and his love affair with SCG!

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Sachin Tendulkar is very close to the milestone of century of centuries and the indications are that the master would achieve the feat at his favourite ground (outside India) when India face Australia in the second Test starting from Tuesday.

Former WWE star Brock Lesnar retires from UFC 141

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Lesnar retired from the UFC after Overeem stopped him with one vicious kick to the body at 2:26 of the first round in their heavyweight bout.

Beckham asks Lampard to join LA Galaxy

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Ace midfielder David Beckham has urged Frank Lampard to join LA Galaxy.

Dilshan lauds Chandimal as future of Lankan cricket

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Dinesh Chandimal scored a half-century in both innings taking three catches and a stumping in the second Test against South Africa.

Ryder faces fitness problem

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New Zealand coach John Wright has said that Jesse Ryder will have to toil hard to make himself fit to return to international cricket.

Head steps down from Williams board

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Williams co-founder Patrick Head stepped down from the Formula One team`s board on Saturday after 34 years.

Oz pacers have potential to be best in world: Mickey Arthur

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Coach Mickey Arthur has said that Australia’s new pace attack, including James Pattinson, has the potential to be the best in the world.

Stosur has tough road at Brisbane International

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US Open champion Samantha Stosur faces a difficult road in her first tournament of 2012.

Talent gets a new spin in cricket

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If cricket is like religion in India, 2011 was the year it was worshipped most in the country. The year 2011 was really the year of cricket.

Pak will have to perform above potential to defeat England: Taufeeq Umar

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Pakistan’s opening batsman Taufeeq Umar has predicted his side will have to perform beyond its potential to defeat the current No. 1 Test team England in the forthcoming series in the United Arab Emirates.

Mickey Arthur hints at retaining bowling attack for SCG Test

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Australia coach Mickey Arthur has hinted at retaining the same bowling attack for the second Test against India starting Jan 3 here at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Kabbadi World Cup in Patna from March 1

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Teams from 16 countries will participate in the first Kabbadi World Cup for women to be held in Patna from March 1 to 4.

France wins opening match over China at Hopman Cup

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Marion Bartoli and Richard Gasquet beat China`s Li Na and Wu Di 6-1, 6-1 in mixed doubles Saturday to give France a 2-1 win.

India needs good football pitches: British expert

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QPR Youth Development Manager Steve Gallen skills can only be honed on well-tended turfs and there was a "crying need for good pitches" in India.

Lewis Hamilton spends free time secretly recording R ‘n’ B album

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Lewis Hamilton has secretly rented a top west London studio to record R and B tracks.

Rahul Dravid’s wicket off no ball fired up Siddle

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Australian pace bowler Peter Siddle has said he became a little more fired-up than usual after bowling Rahul Dravid off a no-ball and having the wicket disallowed during this first Test against India at Melbourne.

Ashraf admits Wahab was picked only after clearance from ICC

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The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has admitted that left arm pacer Wahab Riaz was selected in the national team for the upcoming England series only after clearance from the ICC.

Hope Eng-Pak series is played without controversy: Abbas

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The bitterness caused by the Oval Test fiasco and the spot-fixing scandal notwithstanding, Pakistan`s former Test captain Zaheer Abbas is hopeful that the upcoming series against England will be free of any controversies.

Baptiste, Bravo voted Trinidad and Tobago best

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Sprinter Kelly-Ann Baptiste and West Indies batsman Darren Bravo were named the Trinidad & Tobago Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year.

Duncan Fletcher under pressure: Sourav Ganguly

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Former captain Sourav Ganguly has said that coach Duncan Fletcher is under pressure as the Indian team has suffered their fifth loss in their past five overseas Tests.

India keep their ‘perennial slow starters’ tag intact

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Vineet Ramakrishnan: Umesh Yadav and James Pattinson can be trusted to keep the entire series in a riveting balance.

Nigeria declares state of emergency in the north

Nigeria declares state of emergency in the north


Nigeria declares state of emergency in the north

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 10:13 AM PST

Nigeria has declared a state of emergency in northern areas plagued by a deadly Islamist insurgency. It comes a week after militants from the…

Old money to the rescue of a Spanish town

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:33 AM PST

A small town in Spain is encouraging people to use the former currency, the peseta, to boost the local economy. Many people still hold pesetas…

Russia cracks down on anti-Putin protest

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:03 AM PST

President Vladimir Putin may have called for anti-government protesters to be treated with respect but it is unclear whether police in Moscow…

Kurdish anger over Turkish airstrike turns to violence

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 08:13 AM PST

A local government official in Turkey was attacked by an angry mob as he visited a village close to where 35 Kurdish civilians were accidentally…

Syrian opposition fear failure of Arab mission

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 08:03 AM PST

Syria's opposition has expressed concerns over the success of the Arab League mission as violence continues to rage across the country. Some of…

Australia lights up the sky for 2012

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:14 AM PST

Australia was one of the first countries to celebrate the arrival of 2012 with a spectacular firework display centred around Sydney Harbour, its…

Estonia's economy encouraged by the euro

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:13 AM PST

It has been a year since Estonia adopted the euro but its fortunes have not mirrored the rest of the eurozone. According to the European Union's…

China Light Decorations for new year

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 05:33 AM PST

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New Year celebrations begin

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 04:33 AM PST

Countries around the world are celebrating the arrival of 2012. New Zealand was the first with an impressive fireworks display in Auckland, capping…

Putin says Happy New Year to Russia

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 03:14 AM PST

In a televised New Year message Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has expressed his certainty that 2012 will prove to be a successful year for…

US Republican candidates line up for first vote

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 01:33 AM PST

Republican candidates for America's presidential election made their last appeals to voters in the state of Iowa, ahead of Tuesday's first poll in…

Cliff fall hiker and dog rescued

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 12:45 AM PST

A 19-year-old man has been rescued after going to the aid of his dog down the side of a steep cliff. Ivan Salas was out hiking in a rugged area…

Russell Brand and Katie Perry file for divorce

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 12:44 AM PST

British actor and comedian Russell Brand has filed for divorce from singer Katie Perry, his wife of about 14 months. Rumours of a split spread…

Serbia wants captured Arkan killer extradited

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 12:43 AM PST

The fugitive killer of the Serbian warlord known as Arkan has appeared in court in South Africa. Dobrosav Gavric has been charged with drugs…

Spanish shock at further spending cuts

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 12:25 AM PST

Spaniards have reacted with shock at the government's additional austerity measures which will see taxes go up and wages frozen. The new…

Iran military tests raise tension in Persian Gulf

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 11:33 PM PST

Iran's senior navy commander is denying media reports that the country test-fired long-range missiles during a drill in Saturday in the Persian Gulf.…

Egypt calms Washington fears over raids

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 09:04 PM PST

Washington says it has had assurances from Egyptian military officials that they will stop raids on pro-democracy and human rights groups. The US…

Countdown to 2012 is on

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 08:03 PM PST

The incredible light effects that make up New Year celebrations in Sydney, Australia have being tested for the moment the clock strikes midnight.…

Clashes in Turkey on day of Kurdish funerals

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 07:23 PM PST

Thousands of angry demonstrators have gathered in Turkey, after 35 civilians were killed near the border with Iraq. The smugglers had been…

Renewed clashes during mass rallies in Syria

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 03:03 PM PST

Pro-democracy activists say bloody clashes erupted in several Syrian cities on Friday as hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets.…

Wild fires devastate Chilean Patagonia

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 01:53 PM PST

Authorities in Chile have closed the Torres del Paine national park, one of its most popular tourist destinations, as a massive forest fire continues…

Residents of Bosnian town trapped by air pollution

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 01:33 PM PST

Residents of a central Bosnian town have been told to not to go outside because of a dangerously high level of air pollution. The sulphur…