Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Atwal for Humana Challenge in US

Atwal for Humana Challenge in US

Atwal for Humana Challenge in US

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Arjun Atwal will tee up at the second full field event of the Humana Challenge from Thursday hoping to give his season a better start.

Please don`t drop me, Harris to Oz team management

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Australian pacer Ryan Harris has pleaded with the team management to retain him for the fourth and final cricket Test against India amid speculation that one fast bowler will be dropped to make space for off-spinner Nathan Lyon.

Warner suffering dizzy spells but fit to play Adelaide Test

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David Warner is suffering from dizzy spells after being struck on the head by a bouncer from Indian paceman Umesh Yadav during the third Test but the Australian opener says he is "fit" to play the fourth match starting here on January 24.

Chowrasia starts his season in South Africa

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SSP Chowrasia, one of the three Indians to have won more than once on the European Tour, begins the season with renewed hope as he tees up at the Volvo Golf Champions.

Rashid leads Indian contingent at Asian Tour Stage qualifiers

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Promising youngsters such as Rashid Khan will spearhead a 15-strong Indian challenge at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final stage.

Tendulkar is the only in-form Indian batsman: Warner

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Swashbuckling Australian opener David Warner says Sachin Tendulkar is the only in-form batsman in a struggling Indian line-up in the ongoing Test series but he expects the rest to show some aggression in the fourth and final match starting January 24.

Another month before PCB decides on Whatmore as coach

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Australian Dav Whatmore has returned home insisting that he was keen on becoming head coach of the Pakistan cricket team but it would take another month before the country`s Board takes a final decision on his appointment.

Latif says some doubt over Ajmal understandable

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Pakistan`s cricket fraternity is outraged at the questions being raised about the bowling action of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, who bamboozled England with seven wickets in the first Test in Dubai, but former captain Rashid Latif feels some doubt is understandable.

Shane Warne in road rage spat with cyclist

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Shane Warne clashed with a cyclist while he was on his way home from a training session at the MCG, and has reported the incident to the police.

Wenger wants Arsenal to ‘man up’ against Man United

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes it’s time for his team to wake up in order to avoid a third straight loss after suffering defeats at the hand of Fulham and Swansea.

Clijsters into 3rd round at Australian Open

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Defending champion Kim Clijsters cruised into the third round of the Australian Open and then showed just how much support she has at Rod Laver Arena by getting the crowd to sing `Happy Birthday` to her younger sister.

Seven-star Ajmal rubbishes bowling action suspicions

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Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal brushed aside suspicions over his bowling action after wrecking England with career-best figures of 7-55 on the opening day of the first Test.

Saha looks to make the most of rare opportunity

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In a series which has been disastrous to say the least, not many expect Wriddhiman Saha to script a success story for India in the final Test against Australia next week but the Bengal youngster might turn out to be a pleasant surprise.

Pakistan intends to trim down gap with top four Test teams

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A good performance by Pakistan in the three-Test match series against England in Dubai could narrow their gap with the top four teams in the ICC Test championship table.

Serena bugged by rusty return at Melbourne Park

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A rusty and agitated Serena Williams grimaced her way through an attack of swooping bugs to resume her domination at Melbourne Park with a scratchy 6-3, 6-2 win over Austria`s Tamira Paszek.

Lyon taking tips from Warne to plot India downfall in Adelaide

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He is the only Australian bowler struggling against clueless Indian batsmen and off-spinner Nathan Lyon is taking tips from spin legend Shane Warne to plot the downfall of the visiting line-up in the fourth and final Test in Adelaide starting on January 24.

Senna family happy for Bruno at Williams

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The late Ayrton Senna`s parents and sister were said to be `ecstatic` after Williams announced that the triple Formula One world champion`s nephew Bruno would be racing for them this season.

Struggling Marsh admits time running out for him

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Struggling Australian batsman Shaun Marsh has conceded that time is running out for him and he has to score runs in the fourth and final Test against India to retain his place in the side.

ATP is listening to players` gripes, says new chief

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The ATP is listening to players` grievances and is still the best body to represent their interests, the new chairman of the men`s professional tennis tour said on Wednesday.

William Hill, Bet365 vie to lead in-play betting: Survey

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Britain`s biggest bookmaker William Hill and family-owned Bet365 are vying for leadership of the fast growing in-play sports betting market, a survey of Europe`s online betting firms by industry researcher Gambling Compliance revealed.

Platini will be a good FIFA president, says Blatter

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Swiss Blatter, whose spell at the helm expires in 2015, believes Europe will fight to keep control of world soccer`s governing body with UEFA president Platini of France a natural candidate.

Du Plessis stars as South Africa beat Sri Lanka to clinch ODI series

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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by four runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method in the third one-day international in Bloemfontein to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Qatar will enforce labour laws before 2022 World Cup

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Qatar 2022 World Cup organisers will ensure contractors adhere to international labour laws for workers employed on construction projects before the tournament, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Secretary General Hassan Al Thawadi said on Tuesday.

Close shave for Britain`s eBay athlete

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A shaving company has come to the rescue of a British athlete who put himself up for auction on eBay to secure sponsorship for the London Olympics only to find the winning bidder was a hoax.

Li steamrolls Rogowska to make third round in Melbourne

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China`s Li Na charged into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-2 win over local hope Olivia Rogowska in the sunshine at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

Chelsea sign three young blues brothers

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Chelsea have completed a unique deal by signing three young brothers from Luton Town`s academy system, the minor league club said on Tuesday.

Nadal`s battered knee to be tested against Haas

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Rafa Nadal`s painful right knee will be tested on centre court on Wednesday when he meets German Tommy Haas in the second round of the Australian Open tennis.

Blackburn reject Samba`s transfer request

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Dressing room unrest joined Blackburn Rovers` list of problems Tuesday with the struggling Premier League club turning down captain Chris Samba`s transfer request.

Newcastle splash out on Senegal striker Cisse

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Newcastle United have signed Senegal striker Papiss Cisse from bottom of the table Bundesliga team Freiburg on a five-and-a half-year deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Gabbidon comes to QPR`s rescue in FA Cup

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Danny Gabbidon headed in the winner as Queens Park Rangers weathered a spirited performance from third tier MK Dons to win 1-0 in their FA Cup third round replay on Tuesday and give new manager Mark Hughes his first victory.

Close friend John Abraham supports MS Dhoni

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Captain of Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, has received support from his close friend and Bollywood actor John Abraham.

Sri Lanka set 267 runs target for South Africa

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Two crucial run outs slowed Sri Lanka`s momentum in the third one-day international against South Africa at Chevrolet Park on Tuesday.

Alex Ferguson’s warning for Manchester United

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Manchester United’s manager Alex Ferguson has said that the club’s past triumphs stand at nothing and they will have to really battle it out for a record 20th title this season.

UK police officer loses Olympic security documents

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A British tabloid reported that it had been handed documents about security arrangements for the London Olympics that were left on a train by a police officer.

Sharmila Nicollet drops to 11th on cold and windy day

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Sharmila Nicollet had a torrid time in cold and windy conditions as she dropped from tied second to tied 11th.

Eng, Aus tours low points in Indian cricket: Jaitley

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BCCI Vice-President Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said that last year`s England tour and the ongoing four-match Test series in Australia were among the low points in Indian cricket.

Ferdinand believes Paul Scholes can win them League title

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Rio Ferdinand is excited at the return of two Premier League legends Paul Scholes and Thierry Henry to their respective clubs.

Bayern show Breno yellow card over Twitter comments

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Bayern Munich on Tuesday warned disgruntled defender Breno to cease criticising the club.

Struggling Marsh admits time running out for him

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Struggling Australian batsman Shaun Marsh has conceded that time is running out for him and he has to score runs in the fourth and final Test against India if he has to retain his place in the side.

Age is no criteria to drop players: Vengsarkar

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Amid calls to replace senior Indian cricketers in the wake of the debacle in Australia, Dilip Vengsarkar says such decisions should not be based on age alone.

Lyon taking tips from Warne to plot India downfall in Adelaide

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Nathan Lyon is taking tips from spin legend Shane Warne to plot the downfall of Virender Sehwag and his men in the fourth and final Test in Adelaide.

We need improvement to do well against England: Harris

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Ryan Harris is pleased with the way his side recovered from the Ashes humiliation to put up a dominant show against India.

Warne involved in a road rage incident

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Australian spin legend Shane Warne found himself in the middle of a road rage incident when a cyclist hit the bonnet of his car at a traffic light in Melbourne.

HC to hear plea against polls of Wrestling Federation of India

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The Delhi High Court would on Wednesday hear a plea against the election of Vice President and General Secretary of WFI.

India eke out 2-1 win over South Africa in second Test

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Star drag-flicker Sandeep Singh converted a late penalty corner to hand India a 2-1 win over South Africa in the second hockey Test on Tuesday.

Unseeded Eqbal stuns fourth seed Kundan

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Unseeded Ishaque Eqbal from Bengal stunned fourth seed Allen Johnson Kundan of Punjab in the first round of boys under-16 section in the Sunfeast AITA Super Series at the South Club clay courts on Tuesday.

Zaheer to tie nuptial knot in March

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Star Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan is all set to marry his long-time girlfriend and Bollywood actress Isha Sharvani this year.

Ahmedabad`s teen cueist Haria completes grand triple crown

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The PYC Gymkhana here is turning out to be a successful hunting ground for Gujarat`s teen sensation Dhvaj Haria, who annexed the national sub-junior snooker as well as the junior billiards crown today to add to mthe sub-junior billiards title he had won earlier.

Warner suffering dizzy spells but fit to play Adelaide Test

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David Warner is suffering from dizzy spells after being struck on the head by a bouncer from Umesh Yadav.

Siddle may be rested for Adelaide Test: Report

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Impressive paceman Peter Siddle may be rested for the fourth and final Test against India at Adelaide as per Cricket Australia`s rotation policy, a media report speculated on Tuesday.
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