Friday, January 20, 2012

Atwal makes up with four-under 68 on second day

Atwal makes up with four-under 68 on second day

Atwal makes up with four-under 68 on second day

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Indian golfer Arjun Atwal made up for his first day lapses with a fine four-under 68 that helped him move up to tied 60th on the leaderboard at the Humana Challenge here.

Oz Open: Djokovic routs birthday boy Mahut 6-0, 6-1, 6-1

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Novak Djokovic gave Nicolas Mahut one lousy birthday present. Djokovic routed the Frenchman on his 30th birthday, winning 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open 2012.

Delhi Daredevils sign up 3 players from domestic circuit

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Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils have signed up three domestic players, including a teenaged all-rounder, for the upcoming IPL season.

Playing at home turf, Lyon says `got to pinch myself`

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The last time Australia played a Test here, Nathan Lyon was a mere greenkeeper assigned to trim the outfield but come January 24, the off-spinner would be striding out of the dressing room wearing a baggy green at his home ground for the fourth and final Test against India.

Religious Yousuf loses contract with Leicestershire

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Pakistan`s discarded batsman Muhammad Yousuf`s refusal to play during the month of Ramazan has cost him a contract with English county Leicestershire for the coming season.

Sehwag`s misery away from home costing India

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A couple of scores in single digits during the upcoming fourth Test against Australia here and Virender Sehwag`s average, for the first time in 26 months and 25 Tests, could fall below 50 per innings.

Tsonga leads French foray into fourth round, women stroll

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga put the first French feet into the fourth round of the Australian Open Saturday, while Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova continued the stroll down `easy street` for the leading women at Melbourne Park.

Johnson pulls out of Humana Challenge with back injury

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American world number eight Dustin Johnson withdrew from the Humana Challenge at La Quinta, California, midway through second round due to a lower back injury.

Gladbach go second after terrorising Bayern

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Borussia Moenchengladbach floored leaders Bayern Munich 3-1 with two goals by Patrick Herrmann and one from Marco Reus to move within a point of top spot as the Bundesliga resumed after a one-month winter break.

Man United keeper De Gea to undergo eye surgery

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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea will undergo a laser surgery for an eye problem that impinges on long-range vision in one eye, after enduring an inconsistent start to life at Old Trafford.

Brighton and Bournemouth footballers involved in sexual assault inquiry

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Five Brighton and Hove Albion footballers and an AFC Bournemouth player have been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman.

Aggressive Sharapova swats Kerber aside

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Former champion Maria Sharapova continued to sweep through the Australian Open draw on Saturday with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 third round victory over German Angelique Kerber.

Drogba to stay at Chelsea until June at least

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Didier Drogba has ruled out a move from Chelsea before the end of the season amid rumours on Friday that he was set to join the Chinese league.

Mancini happy to keep waving imaginary cards

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If Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini sees a sending-off offence in Sunday`s Premier League game with Tottenham Hotspur he is again likely to wave the imaginary red card that has sparked debate.

Mystery man Ameen threatens to sue Khan

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British boxer Amir Khan and his camp have been threatened with a lawsuit by `mystery man` Mustafa Ameen unless they apologise for what the IBF volunteer has called "libellous statements".

Barton in Twitter tiff with former boss Warnock

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Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton has launched a Twitter tirade on Neil Warnock by saying the team`s former manager "needs to look in the mirror" if he wants to blame anyone for his sacking.

Time to clean up FIFA from top to bottom, says Pele

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The time has come to clean up soccer`s governing body FIFA "from top to bottom," three-times world champion Pele said.

Vettel will be stronger than ever: Mateschitz

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Double Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will be stronger than ever this season after the most rigorous winter workout of his career, according to Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz.

Strong finish gives Mickelson Humana hope

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Phil Mickelson faces an uphill task to make the cut at this week`s Humana Challenge at La Quinta, California, but the American left-hander was greatly encouraged by his strong finish to Friday`s second round.

Russia 2018 plans ahead of Brazil 2014: Blatter

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Russia is already better prepared to host the 2018 World Cup than Brazil, which will stage the 32-team soccer extravaganza in 2014, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Friday.

Nalbandian to appeal water-throwing fine

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Argentine David Nalbandian has said he will appeal against an USD 8,000 fine after denying on his Twitter account on Saturday that he threw water at an Australian Open staff member.

Review as policeman repeatedly hits fan

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Australian police said they have launched an internal review after footage aired on television showed an officer repeatedly punching a fan at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Crane soars into a tie for the lead at La Quinta

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Boosted by extra work spent on his putting last week, Ben Crane fired a sparkling nine-under-par 63 to surge into a tie for the second-round lead in the Humana Challenge at La Quinta, California.

Ranji Trophy final Live score: Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu, Day 3

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Rajasthan No. 4 batsman Robin Bist finally got out, giving Tamil Nadu their 3rd wicket in three days.

London Olympics a `very special` lure for Beckham

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While David Beckham has set his sights on winning a second successive Major League Soccer (MLS) championship with the LA Galaxy this year, he also has big ambitions at the London Olympics.

Beckham-Mania reignited as Galaxy prepare to face TFC

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David Beckham`s re-signing with the Los Angeles Galaxy has reignited Beckham-Mania in Canada with Toronto FC seeing ticket sales climb for its Champions League playoff against the Major League Soccer (MLS) champions in March.

Kvitova into last 16 after Kirilenko retires

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Second seed Petra Kvitova exposed her ruthless streak, racing into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday after Russian Maria Kirilenko retired with a strained adductor muscle.

Sri Lanka thump South Africa by 5 wickets in 4th ODI

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Sri Lanka earned its first victory of the series against South Africa after Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 87 and Thisara Perera finished off an impressive run chase with a majestic six for a five-wicket victory in the fourth one-day international.

Mumbai Fighters go down to Dynamo Moscow

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Indian franchise Mumbai Fighters slumped to their fifth defeat in seven matches and their third on the trot, when they were beaten 3-2 by Dynamo Moscow in the World Series Boxing contest at the Inorbit Mall in suburban Malad.

Loeb extends lead on 3rd day of Monte Carlo Rally

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Eight-time world champion Sebastien Loeb has extended his lead on the third day of the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally, with Daniel Sordo pulling ahead of Petter Solberg for second.

Gullit, Valderrama to play against Bhutia, Shyam Thapa

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Soccer greats of yesteryears like Ruud Gullit and Carlos Valderrama will be playing an exhibition match here against a side led by Bhaichung Bhutia on Sunday.

ED records statement of Niranjan Shah regarding IPL 2

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The Enforcement Directorate here on Friday recorded the statement of Niranjan Shah, vice president of BCCI.

AB de Villiers leads way as South Africa make 299-7

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Skipper AB de Villiers hit 96 and predecessor Graeme Smith regained his limited overs form with a brisk 68 as South Africa totalled 299-7 against Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international on Friday.

Mahut next for Djokovic, Hewitt faces Raonic

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Playing on what is becoming his favourite court should help him in his third round clash against France`s Nicolas Mahut at the Australian Open on Saturday, Novak Djokovic has said.

No chance of another 8-2, United`s, says Ferguson

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There is no chance of another goalfest when Manchester United visit old rivals Arsenal on Sunday with Alex Ferguson predicting a tight game rather than the 8-2 scoreline his champions enjoyed in August.

Arsenal`s Henry doubtful for United clash

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Thierry Henry and Thomas Vermaelen face late fitness tests ahead of Sunday`s clash with Manchester United.

Li Na advances after opponent retires

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French Open champion Li Na advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday when her third-round opponent, Anabel Medina Garrigues, retired after turning her ankle.

Tomic beats Dolgopolov in 5 sets to reach last 16

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Australian teenager Bernard Tomic will face Roger Federer in the fourth round of the Australian Open after a 4-6, 7-6 (0), 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-3 win over Alexandr Dolgopolov on Friday.

Del Potro eases into 4th round at Australian Open

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Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-0 victory over Yen-hsun Lu of Taiwan.

Chennai Super Kings start fan engagement program

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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings has kick-started its fan engagement program for the upcoming IPL season through `Kings Club`, the official fan club.

Chowrasia moves up to tied 27th with two-under 71

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SSP Chowrasia turned in a much-better performance of two-under 71 on the par-73 Links at Fancourt, but only improved by one spot to tied 27th after the second round of the Volvo Golf Champions here.

India pip South Africa 4-3 to clinch Hockey Test series

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Promising youngster Yuvraj Walmiki struck twice as India registered a thrilling 4-3 victory over South Africa in the fourth hockey Test as they clinched the five-match series 3-1.

Harikrishna held by L`Ami in fifth round of Tata Chess

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Grandmaster P Harikrishna was held to a draw by Dutchman Erwin L`Ami in the fifth round of the Group B match of Tata Steel Chess tournament.

India must develop core of fast bowlers and batsmen: Jones

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Former Australian batsman Dean Jones says for India to regain the numero uno status in world cricket, they would have to find a "great core of fast bowlers and batsmen" who specialise in all three formats of the game.

Flower confident of swift England comeback

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Andy Flower on Friday expressed his confidence in England staging a swift comeback against Pakistan after losing the first Test by ten wickets inside three days.

Chikka, Joshi, Baisoya eliminated in All India Amateurs

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There were upsets galore as many leading contenders fell by the wayside in the pre-quarter and quarterfinal matches of Indian Golf Union`s flagship event, the 111th All India Amateur Golf Championships at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Friday.

Delhi Half Marathon tops world Road Running events in 2011

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Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2011 has been ranked as the world`s top road running event, according to a competition rankings released by an athletics website.

Kalmadi faces heat to resign as IOA President

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A day after being released from jail on bail, tainted Suresh Kalmadi on Friday found himself under intense pressure to resign as IOA President, despite his decision to stay away from sports administration temporarily.

Want to cement my place in Team India: Manoj Tiwary

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Tiwary, in a conversation with Zeenews.com’s Biswajit Jha, speaks about his preparation for the tour Down Under.

Jones, Bevan take up Bangladesh T20 coaching roles

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Former Australian batsmen Dean Jones and Michael Bevan have taken up coaching roles with the Chittagong Kings franchise in the forthcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Twenty20 competition, officials said on Friday.
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