Monday, January 30, 2012

Battered India hoping for a turnaround in T20 opener

Battered India hoping for a turnaround in T20 opener

Battered India hoping for a turnaround in T20 opener

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Their reputation bruised and battered after the humiliating loss in the Test series, India will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and restore some pride in the limited overs matches, starting with the first T20 against Australia on Wednesday.

WWE Royal Rumble 2012 results

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As WWE’s Royal Rumble completed its 25 years, Sheamus emerged the winner of the 30-wrestlers elimination Royal Rumble while CM Pumk and Daniel Bryan retained their respective championships.

Tyson to be inducted in WWE Hall of Fame

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Boxer Mike Tyson has said he is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year for his contribution to wrestling.

Haddin thinks he has been left-out from ODIs

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Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin thinks that he has been dropped from the ODI squad.

WWE: Sheamus is the 2012 'Royal Rumble' champion

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The ‘Celtic Warrior’ Sheamus outlasted 29 other wrestlers to win the iconic Royal Rumble in its 25th edition to book his in this year’s ‘Wrestlemania’.

Heat shake off slow start, beat Hornets 109-95

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LeBron James and Dwyane Wade each scored 22 points, Mike Miller added 14 off the bench and the Miami Heat shook off a slow start to run away from the New Orleans Hornets 109-95 on Monday night.

London Olympic travel plan: Be patient, drink beer

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Olympic organizers have some travel advice for the millions of people who work and live in London: Be patient. Have a beer. Work from home.

The ‘Federer-Djokovic-Nadal’ rivalry

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Watching the quirky Djoker at work, the Spanish Matador rampaging and the Majestic FedEx reigning supreme is like reading a Marvel strip â€" you just can’t put the script down.

Barrichello has no plans beyond 2-day IndyCar test

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Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello drove an IndyCar for the first time on Monday. Whether it leads to a ride in the open-wheel series remains to be seen.

England suspend troubled Armitage from Saxons squad

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Delon Armitage`s disciplinary troubles returned to haunt him after he was suspended from the Saxons squad.

Tevez could help Man City win the League: Hughes

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Former Man City boss Mark Hughes took a dig at the Carlos Tevez-Man City fall-out stating that Tevez could help city win the League if he plays somewhere else, preferably at QPR.

Hernan Crespo hottest property of Indian soccer league

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Argentine soccer legend Hernan Crespo became the hottest property of a new Indian soccer league starting next month when he fetched USD 840,000 in an auction.

Panesar still hurting from England`s series defeat

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Despite starring in his comeback match after more than two years out, England spinner Monty Panesar is still hurting from the 72-run loss that sealed a Test series victory for Pakistan.

Djokovic ready for assault on calendar grand slam

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When the year began common logic suggested Novak Djokovic would struggle to emulate his extraordinary 2011.

Coaches` committee has recommended Whatmore`s name: Zaheer

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Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas, a member of the PCB coaches` committee, admitted that they have recommended Dav Whatmore`s name for the post of chief coach.

Gary Speed spoke of taking life in text message

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Gary Speed talked "in terms of taking his life" in a text message to his wife only days before he died.

McLaren play down Pure engine talk

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McLaren played down contacts with Formula One`s planned new engine maker Pure on Monday amid lingering speculation about the Mercedes-powered team`s future supplier.

Man United have the experience to win the title, feels Jordan

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Tottenham Hotspur’s first team coach Joe Jordan believes that Manchester United have the experience and knowledge to win the Premier League title

We were in awe of Tiger Pataudi, recollects Imran Khan

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World Cup winning former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan revealed that during his formative years he looked upto Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi for inspiration.

Malik, Razzaq unlikely for ODI series against England

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Experienced all-rounders, Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq, are unlikely to make the one-day squad for the forthcoming series against England in the United Arab Emirates.

I still want to bat in top order, says Shane Watson

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Injured Australian all-rounder Shane Watson wants to continue batting in the top-order.

India has been "consistent" in losing, says Imran Khan

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Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan came down heavily on the Indian team stating that cash-rich IPL was the reason that has affected the technique and temperament of the players leading to disaster in England and Australia.

Have been declared unfit without fitness test: Rajpal Singh

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Former captain Rajpal Singh has questioned Hockey India`s decision to rule him "unfit" for the Olympic qualifiers without even conducting his fitness test.

Contador CAS decision due on February 6

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A decision over Alberto Contador`s long-running doping case will be announced on next Monday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Monday.

Ace forward Rajpal axed from hockey squad for Olympic qualifiers

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As expected former captain Rajpal Singh was on Monday dropped from the 18-member India squad for the 2012 London Olympic qualifiers.

I just want to do well for this club that I love: Wenger

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he can handle the jeering from fans but can never accept them questioning his love for Arsenal.

Eliminated Libya pleased with their surprise campaign

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Libya were basking on Monday in the satisfaction of a formidable achievement against difficult odds despite departing the African Nations Cup after the completion of the group stage.

Tendulkar should have retired after World Cup: Imran

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Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan feels that iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar should have retired after the "ultimate high" of India wining the World Cup last year.

Harikrishna wins B group of Tata Chess

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Grandmaster and Asian champion P Harikrishna became only the second Indian to enter the `A` group of Tata Steel Chess Tournament after winning the `B` group with a draw against Dmitry Reinderman of Holland in the final round.

Wriddhiman Saha likely to play in Duleep Trophy semi-final

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Test specialist Wriddhiman Saha in all likelihood will lead East Zone in their Duleep Trophy semi-final against North Zone to be played at the Feroz Shah Kotla, from February 4.

Mehta cruises, Advani stretched to distance

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Defending champion Aditya Mehta had it easy but four-time champion Pankaj Advani survived a scare against unheralded Rajat Khaneja of Chandigarh before winning in the deciding fifth frame in the league phase of the Manisha National Snooker Championship.

Eleven more players sign up for WSH

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Current Canada captain Ken Pereira is among 11 players to sign up for the USD 2 million World Series Hockey that will be held from February 29 to April 2 in eight Indian cities.

London mayor tells VIPs to take train at Olympics

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Mayor Boris Johnson urged Olympic dignitaries on Monday to take public transport during this summer`s Games rather than chauffeur-driven limousines.

Mourinho needs Fergie’s blessings for United job

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Jose Mourinho can become Manchester United manager only if Sir Alex Ferguson decides to step down.

We would like Paes to win India a medal at Olympics: Maken

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Sports Minister Ajay Maken congratulated Leander Paes on becoming the first Indian to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open men`s doubles title, and said that he would like to see the ace tennis player clinching a medal at the Olympics this year.

Carroll claims he is happy with Liverpool

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Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has quashed rumors of being unhappy at Merseyside.

Van Persie should have been red-carded, says Villa's manager

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Aston Villa’s manager Alex Mcleish wants the FA to review Arsenal’s captain Robin Van Persie’e elbowing act on Carlos Cuellar in Sunday’s fourth- round FA cup tie.

E Bengal on a high before locking horns with United Sport

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East Bengal will have a golden opportunity to get on level with leaders Dempo when they take on a depleted United Sports Club in their return-leg I-League round 18 fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

Former Pak all-rounder Azhar Mahmood for IPL auction

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Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood is among the 144 cricketers whose names have been listed for the IPL Players` auction to be held in Bangalore on February 4.

Bhaichung, Sourav to egg on franchise teams

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Premier League Soccer is no EPL or IPL but the Indian tournament promises all the thrills and frills, bringing in football icon Bhaichung Bhutia and former Indian cricket skipper Sourav Ganguly on board.

BCCI likely to discuss Test debacle in Aus on Feb 13

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The Cricket Board`s big wigs are likely to deliberate on the Indian team`s Test series debacle in Australia and the future of some senior batsmen after their listless display there when its all-powerful Working Committee meets in Chennai next month.

City delighted to have captain Kompany back

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The Belgian international returns after being given a four-match ban for a challenge on United`s Nani.

Hero MotoCorp named title sponsor of hockey Oly Qualifiers

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Indian two-wheeler giant, Hero MotoCorp Limited (HMCL) was today named as the title sponsor for the men`s and women`s hockey London Olympic Qualification Tournament, the first of which will be held from February 18-26.

Juve`s Toni moves to Dubai`s Al Nasr

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Former Italy striker Luca Toni has left Juventus for Dubai`s Al Nasr in a permanent deal, the Serie A leaders said in a statement on Monday.

India must prepare turners for Australia, England: Akram

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Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has endorsed Gautam Gambhir`s view that India should play on spinning wickets while hosting teams like England and Australia.

Table Tennis champion incurs fine with over-the-top celebration

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A wild, top-of-the-table celebration is set to cost the new table tennis champion A. Amalraj a quarter of his winner`s purse.

Fabio Cannavaro gets maximum bidders in IPL style soccer

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Italy`s 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro got the maximum bid after being sold to Siliguri franchise, as a galaxy of world footballers and coaches went under the hammer for the Premier League Soccer to be held next month.

Clarke splits up with Open-winning caddie

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Darren Clarke has parted company with the caddie that helped him win his first major championship in the British Open at Sandwich in July.

India to bid for Under 17 football World Cup in 2017

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With an aim to raise the profile of the sport in the country, the All Indian Football Federation will bid for the Under 17 World Cup in 2017, a top official said.

F1 launch time and optimism is in the air

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Expect a fresh wave of optimism, with teams and drivers gamely talking up their prospects before the bitter chill of reality changes the body language.
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