Saturday, January 7, 2012

Arthur overwhelmed by Clarke`s inspirational leadership qualities

Arthur overwhelmed by Clarke`s inspirational leadership qualities

Arthur overwhelmed by Clarke`s inspirational leadership qualities

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Australian coach Mickey Arthur has lauded Michael Clarke`s leadership qualities and claimed that he can see a great leader in him.

Ed Cowan likely to get CA contract

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Ed Cowan could be rewarded handsomely by Cricket Australia for his impressive Test debut against India as the opener looks set to sign a USD 100,000-plus national contract if he plays in the third Test in Perth starting Friday.

Mexico goalkeeper Omar Ortiz arrested for helping gang of kidnappers

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Mexico arrested former international soccer goalkeeper Omar Ortiz on suspicion of working for a gang of kidnappers, fanning concerns about lawlessness plaguing the United States` southern neighbour.

India`s batting reserves thin after the `Great Three` retire

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As the great batting trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman slip into the winter of their outstanding Test careers, the batting heirs to their spots are still showing a vacant sign.

Plenty of bounce in WACA pitch: Curator

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The WACA Ground`s curator says Australia and India can expect plenty of bounce from the pitch when the third Test begins in Perth on Friday.

Ana Ivanovic loses in first round in Sydney International

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Ana Ivanovic was beaten by Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic in the first round of the Sydney International on Sunday.

Australia reviewing player management after injury glut

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Australia`s embattled cricket board has defended its player management practices in the face of withering criticism following a raft of injuries that have gutted the team`s bowling unit.

Michael Clarke buoyed not weighed down by responsibility: Ian Chappell

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Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell feels Michael Clarke`s unbeaten triple hundred against India in the second Test shows that he is buoyed rather than bogged down by captaincy and should come higher up the batting order.

Inter Milan beat Parma 5-0 in Serie A

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Inter Milan started the new year in much the same fashion as it ended 2011, with a 5-0 victory over Parma in Serie A on Saturday.

Hollow feeling if personal milestones don`t help team: Michael Clarke

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Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke says he never gets carried away by personal milestones because if such landmarks don`t contribute to the team`s cause, he is left with nothing but a "hollow feeling".

Lionel Messi set to win 3rd straight world player honour

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Lionel Messi`s claim to a place in football`s pantheon of greats should be advanced tomorrow when the FIFA Ballon d`Or trophy is awarded to the world`s best player in 2011.

Clint Dempsey hat trick carries Fulham in FA Cup

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United States midfielder Clint Dempsey scored a hat trick in Fulham`s 4-0 home win over Charlton.

Karim Benzema helps fire Real Madrid six points clear

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Karim Benzema scored twice as leaders Real Madrid swept aside promoted Granada 5-1 at the Bernabeu to move six points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Caroline Wozniacki`s eye on Rory McIlroy not ranking

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Caroline Wozniacki powered through a training session in oppressive heat at the Sydney International on Sunday before revealing why she was so candid about her relationship with U.S. Open golf champion Rory McIlroy.

Ryan Harris vows to go in for the kill against "divided" India

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Australian pacer Ryan Harris on Sunday sent the visiting Indian team a strong warning ahead of the Perth Test saying he will “go in for the kill� when he returns to the Test side.

Mixed bag for India as Paes-Tipsarevic win; Bhupathi-Bopanna lose

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Third seeded Indo-Serbian pair of Leander Paes and Janko Tipsarevic came back from the brink of defeat to set up a title face off with the Israeli combine of Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich in the doubles event of the Aircel Chennai Open 2012.

Bhupathi-Bopanna pair not rattled by semifinal loss

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The top seeded Indian duo of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna said they were not rattled by the shock defeat at the hands of Israeli pair Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich in the Chennai Open semifinal.

Milan reach an agreement to sign Tevez

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Italian giants AC Milan have reached an agreement with Carlos Tevez and are ready to sign the Argentine.

German Goetz quits as Vietnam football coach

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Vietnam`s German football coach Falko Goetz has officially ended his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) following the poor performance of the under-23 team at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

Tsonga downs Monfils in Qatar Open final

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga shrugged off a slow start to down Gael Monfils 7-5, 6-3 in an all-French final at the Qatar Open on Saturday.

Top seeds Bhupathi-Bopanna knocked out of Chennai Open

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Top seeded Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna on Saturday crashed out of the doubles event in the semifinals of the Aircel Chennai Open 2012 after losing to Israel`s Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich on Saturday.

Tamara Ecclestone forced to go barefoot at London Boat Show launch

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Tamara Ecclestone, who has a shoe collection of over 200 pairs that total more than 70,000 pounds, was forced to ditch her heels and go barefoot while launching the London Boat Show.

Golf no longer has a set offseason

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The start of a new season doesn`t feel much different from the old one.

Mudassar Nazar looking forward to Pieterson- Ajmal duel in Pak-England series

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Former Pakistani cricketer Mudassar Nazar is looking forward to the Kevin Pietersen versus Saeed Ajmal duel in the upcoming series in the United Arab Emirates.

Bleakley vows to hide cleavage while presenting ‘Dancing On Ice’

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Christine Bleakley, who has replaced Holly Willoughby to co-present the latest series of ‘Dancing On Ice’ alongside Phillip Schofield, has said that she will keep her cleavage under wraps for the show.

Lionel Messi wants to finish his career at Barcelona

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Lionel Messi has stated that Barcelona is the best club in the world, and that he wants to finish his career with the Catalan giant.

Chennai Open: Raonic to meet Tipsarevic in final

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Fourth seeded Canadian Milos Raonic aced his way past World No.10 Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 6-4, to set up a title clash with top seed Janko Tipsarevic who ended the dream run of Japanese qualifier Go Soeda 6-1, 6-4, in the Aircel Chennai Open here on Saturday.

FC Sion fans rally against Blatter’s FIFA ‘Mafia’

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Hundreds of FC Sion fans have protested the treatment by FIFA, UEFA and Switzerland’s Football Association during a three-year legal dispute.

Danielle Lineker shows off beach body in red bikini

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Danielle Lineker flaunted her enviable figure in a one-piece red bikini while vacationing with husband Gary in St Barts on Friday.

Tipsarevic enters finals of Chennai Open

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Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia lived dangerously before making the finals with a confident 6-1, 6-4 triumph over qualifier Go Sodea.

Natasha Giggs says Ryan is terrified she’ll tell all about affair on Big Brother

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Natasha Giggs, who entered the famous doors of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ on its opening night to become a housemate, has revealed that her brother-in-law Ryan will be “terrified� if she’ll tell all about their affair on the show.

FCBEscola wants to inspire future champs out of kids in India

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European champions FC Barcelona wants to "inspire future champions out of young kids" in India, says FCBEscola coach Josep `Pep` Moratalla.

Imogen Thomas lashes out at her rivals on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’

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Imogen Thomas did not hold back her assessment of the launch episode of this year’s ‘Celebrity Big Boss’, which appeared to have been made up of her rivals.

Goergl wins WCup downhill, Mancuso 2nd

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Elisabeth Goergl of Austria ended Lindsey Vonn`s four-race unbeaten streak in speed events by winning a World Cup downhill on Saturday.

Former Australian keepers back underfire Haddin

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Former Australian stumpers have backed under-fire Brad Haddin, whose lacklustre performance behind the stumps combined with his lack of runs have raised questions over his place in the team.

Injured Pattinson hoping to be back for tri-series

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James Pattinson is hoping to return to the team for the triangular one-day series also involving Sri Lanka.

Keep Cummins 100 per cent right for next summer: NSW CEO

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Pat Cummins should not be rushed into the one-day squad for the upcoming tri-series, feels Cricket NSW chief executive David Gilbert.

Nobody can replace Bhaichung, says Gouramangi

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Bhaichung Bhutia, who will be playing his swansong match against European giants Bayern Munich Tuesday, is irreplaceable, says his India teammate Gouramangi Singh.

SWilliams, Federer, Clijsters among injured

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Serena Williams has a badly sprained left ankle, Roger Federer an aching back and Kim Clijsters a sore left hip.

Hewitt says he is a dangerous floater at Australian Open

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Lleyton Hewitt, the youngest World No.1 a decade ago, is today ranked a lowly 186th coming from an injury-marred 2011 and he considers himself the most dangerous floater at the Australian Open.

Top seeds enter pre-quarters of National TT

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Top eight seeds in boys and girls sections sailed into the pre-quarters of the Indian Oil Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships at the Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium here Saturday.

Pak batsman Azhar Ali keen to play in all three cricket formats

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Pakistan’s batsman Azhar Ali has reaffirmed his desire to represent his country in all three formats of cricket.

French crew set round-the-world record

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French skipper Loick Peyron and his crew of 13 have set a record for sailing non-stop around the world by cutting nearly three days off the previous mark to win the Jules Verne Trophy.

Barcelona take on Espanyol in city derby

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FC Barcelona face one of the most difficult games of the Spanish La Liga football season when they take on city rivals Espanyol.

Raonic tames Almagro to breeze into Chennai Open final

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The big-serving Canadian youngster Milos Raonic reached his third ATP Tour final after a 6-4 6-4 thrashing of world number 10 Nicolas Almagro in the Chennai Open semifinals, on Saturday.

Clarke set to sign new bat sponsor deal worth over USD 1m

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Australian skipper Michael Clarke, who scored an unbeaten triple century against India in the second cricket Test at SCG, is poised to pocket more than USD one million from a new bat sponsor.

Cameroon slash Eto`o ban

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Cameroon`s Samuel Eto`o has had a 15-match ban reduced to eight months.

Fear of playing against big teams is gone now: Climax

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As the Indian football team gears up to lock horns with German giants Bayern Munich in Bhaichung Bhutia`s farewell match, Climax Lawrence feels former coach Bob Houghton has instilled enough confidence in the side to take on any opposition.

Czech Republic beat France to win Hopman Cup

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Petra Kvitova and Tomas Berdych produced some impeccable tennis to give the Czech Republic the Hopman Cup with a 2-0 win over France in the final.

Suri in joint lead after sixth round at Chennai Open

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Vaibhav Suri shared the lead with three others, including top seed Aleksei Aleksandrov of Belaurus, after the sixth round of the Chennai Open.
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