Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Marussia to miss first pre-season test

Marussia to miss first pre-season test

Marussia to miss first pre-season test

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The Russian-backed Marussia Formula One team have ruled out taking part in next month`s first pre-season test in Spain because their new car will not be ready until March.

Arrogance is back in Aussie team and I like it: Lehmann

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Mighty impressed with Australia`s domination of India in the ongoing cricket Test series, former batsman Darren Lehmann said the "arrogance" of old seems to be back in the team led by the "fantastic" Michael Clarke.

Want to retire at peak of my career: Afridi

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Pakistan`s flamboyant all-rounder and former captain Shahid Afridi wants to retire at the peak of his career so that he is remembered among cricket`s legends.

Goals and fans thin on the ground in Nations Cup

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Goals and fans were thin on the ground at the Nations Cup as Ghana and Mali kicked off their campaigns with single-goal wins in a depressingly empty stadium in Franceville.

Kvitova overcomes Errani to reach Australian Open semis

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World number two Petra Kvitova had to fight back from a three-game deficit in the second set before she advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Italy`s surprise package Sara Errani on Wednesday.

Tevez gets hefty fine for gross misconduct

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Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been found guilty of gross misconduct and fined six weeks` wages after flying home to Argentina without permission, a club source said.

Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand? Tendulkar left out

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The Sports Ministry on Wednesday recommended the name of legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand for the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.

Cardiff reach League Cup final on penalties

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Second tier Cardiff City beat 10-man Championship rivals Crystal Palace 3-1 on penalties to secure a dream League Cup final date at Wembley with Manchester City or Liverpool.

IOC asks India for details of Kalmadi ethics probe

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India`s Olympic body faces possible IOC sanctions over its continuing links with the disgraced head of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Suresh Kalmadi was released on bail last week, after spending nine months in prison following his arrest over alleged corruption connected to the over-budget event in New Delhi.

Adelaide Test Live score: Aus end Day 2 on a high, Ind 61/2 at stumps

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Australia have declared their first innings at 604/7.

Nadal in umpire blast after line-call row

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Rafael Nadal urged chair umpires to take more responsibility after a row over a line call at a crucial moment of his four-set Australian Open battle with Tomas Berdych on Tuesday.

India erred in not playing Ojha: Ganguly

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With India looking down the barrel yet again, former captain Sourav Ganguly feels the struggling visitors should have played two spinners in the ongoing fourth and final Test against Australia as the conditions here appear to be "closest to subcontinent".

RCA felicitates Rajasthan team for Ranji triumph

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The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) on Tuesday felicitated its team for winning the the Ranji Trophy for the second consecutive time, by beating Tamil Nadu on basis of first-innings lead.

Milkha Singh donates Olympic shoes for charity auction

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Legendary athlete Milkha Singh has donated his priceless pair of shoes, which he wore during the 1960 Rome Olympics, for a charity auction which will be held in Mumbai, on February 11.

Confident of Oly qualification but medal hopes slim: Sharath

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Achanta Sharath Kamal is confident of qualifying for the London Olympics this year but does not see an Indian paddler finishing on the podium at the quadrennial extravaganza.

CWG scam: Three more granted bail

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A CBI special court has granted bail to former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) officials ASV Prasad and Surjit Lal and a private firm`s promoter, PD Arya, in a corruption case related to the games.

`BCCI will prepare fair wickets`

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BCCI president N Srinivasan has said that sporting wickets and not rank turners would be prepared for Tests at home.

Statistical highlights: India vs Aus, 4th Test, Day 1

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Statistical highlights of the first day`s play in the fourth and final cricket Test between India and Australia on Tuesday.

Pepe will face Barca in Cup if fit, Mourinho says

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Real Madrid defender Pepe will play in Wednesday`s King`s Cup quarter-final second leg at Barcelona if he is fit despite the controversy over his alleged stamp on Lionel Messi`s hand in last week`s first game, coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.

Harikrishna to meet Nyzhnyk in Tata Chess

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Asian champion P Harikrishna needs to remain vigilant against Illya Nyzhnyk of Ukraine to stay ahead of the field in the group `B` of Tata Steel chess tournament here.

Sharmila to attend clinic at Kensville Golf & Country Club

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Ace Indian women golfer Sharmila Nicollet will make her maiden visit to the city after her path-breaking effort of qualifying for the Ladies European Tour last week in Spain.

Real Madrid manager Mourinho set to leave Santiago Bernabéu in June

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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho could quit as the manager of the Los Blancos, according to reports from Spain.

Nadal overhauls Berdych to set up Federer semi-final

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A fired-up Rafa Nadal survived a huge scare from big-hitting Czech Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open on Tuesday to prevail 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 and set up a mouthwatering semi-final with great rival Roger Federer.

Time on my side, says beaten Wozniacki

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Given the avalanche of criticism Caroline Wozniacki received for being world number one without winning a grand slam, the Dane could be forgiven if she never wanted her top ranking back.

I`m not finished yet, says 13,000-run Ponting

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Australia`s Ricky Ponting hit his second century in three matches and became the third batsmen to score 13,000 test runs before laughing off suggestions he might be about to retire on Tuesday.

Ethiopia lifts ban on 35 athletes, including Bekele

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Ethiopia has lifted its suspension of 35 athletes, including double Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele, an athletics official said on Tuesday after imposing a ban last week in a row over a training camp.

Smalling expects Man City collapse if Man United keeps winning

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Manchester United defender Chris Smalling believes tile rivals Manchester City will crumble under pressure if Manchester United keeps winning its matches.

I`ve rarely been fitter than now, says Woods

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Tiger Woods has declared he is the fittest he has been in around a decade ahead of his first tournament of the year.

England seek solution to Ajmal puzzle

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England have been working overtime to solve the Saeed Ajmal riddle for the second Test after being baffled by the Pakistan spinner in the opening match in Dubai.

Bangladesh cricket team to tour Pak in April: PCB Chairman

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairperson Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf has said that the Bangladesh government has allowed the national cricket team to visit Pakistan in April.

Agnieszka Radwanska slams Sharapova’s ‘annoying’ in-court screams

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Agnieszka Radwanska has called Maria Sharapova’s incessant shrieking “annoying�.

Bryan Robson hints at return to coaching

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Former England and Manchester United star Bryan Robson, who overcame throat cancer last year, said on Tuesday he could return to a coaching role with an international team.

We need sports bill to deal with menace of age-fraud: Maken

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Sports Minister Ajay Maken once again strongly campaigned for implementing the proposed Sports Bill at the earliest, so that the menace like age-fraud and doping could be dealt with.

Malhotra, Anand in war of words over Kalmadi suspension

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There seems no end to the infighting in the IOA with Acting-President V K Malhotra and senior functionary R K Anand today trading charges on whether the former was aware of the suspension order against Suresh Kalmadi by the disbanded Ethics Committee.

Rajasthan fairytale continues…

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What their predecessors failed to realize repeatedly in 1960s, they have achieved it twice by winning two back-to-back Ranji Trophy titles.

Ministry uneasy with idea of Kalmadi back as IOA chief: Maken

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The Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken said that although he would try not to get too intrusive, he is uncomfortable with the idea of Suresh Kalmadi returning as the President of Indian Olympic Association.

Jeje doubtful for AFC Challenge Cup

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National football team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua has been advised eight-weeks rest and stays doubtful for India`s campaign in the forthcoming AFC Challenge Cup to be held in Nepal.

Bedi has changed mindset of J&K cricketers, says Ian Dev Singh

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He has scored three centuries in Ranji Trophy this season and young Jammu & Kashmir lad Ian Dev Singh is indebted to former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi`s valuable tips that has motivated him to do well.

Ashwin says India didn`t have luck but admits easy runs given

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India were once again tormented by Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting but off-spinner R Ashwin insisted there was no psychological block on his team`s bowlers even though the tourists just didn`t have the luck on the opening day of the fourth Test against Australia here.

It will be tough to take 20 wickets here: Ponting

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Ricky Ponting does not want Australia to "kill too much time" in their pursuit of putting up a huge first-innings total.

Sania-Elena reaches Aus Open semis

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Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina showed nerves of steel under pressure as they shocked second seeds Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond to breeze into the women`s doubles semifinal of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Van Persie says no fallout with Wenger

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Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has played down any fallout with manager Arsene Wenger despite his apparent show of dissent during his side`s 2-1 home defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

Federer thrashes del Potro to make semi-finals

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Roger Federer toppled Argentine giant Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4 6-3 6-2 with some exquisite shot-making to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Adelaide Test, Day 1: As it happened

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Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke shared honours on day one of the fourth Test to put Australia on top.

`IOA unaware of Ethics Commission showcause notice`

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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting president Vijay Kumar Malhotra on Tuesday rubbished allegations made by senior member and eminent lawyer R.K.Anand that the former was aware of the showcause notice issued by the disbanded Ethics Commission to its president, Suresh Kalmadi.

Clijsters win knocks Wozniacki off top spot

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Kim Clijsters ended Caroline Wozniacki`s Australian Open title hopes and her hold on the world`s top ranking.

Is the tide turning for Pakistan?

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Since taking over the captaincy it has been an easy run for him but this England series was the real test awaiting Pakistan, and Misbah and Co. have started off in style.

Adelaide Test: Ponting, Clarke share spoils on Day 1

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Australia wrested back the initial advantage from the Indians as they finished with 335/3 on day 1.
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