Saturday, January 14, 2012

Moiben, Abeyo emerge winners; India`s Yadav gets Olympic berth

Moiben, Abeyo emerge winners; India`s Yadav gets Olympic berth

Moiben, Abeyo emerge winners; India`s Yadav gets Olympic berth

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African domination continued at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon as Kenya`s Laban Moiben and Ethiopian Netsanet Abeyo bagged the top honours in men`s and women`s categories in the ninth edition on Sunday.

Former players want Dhoni to stick around

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When Team India Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni led Team India to the memorable World Cup victory in April nobody knew he would put himself to test to pick between Test cricket and ODI so soon.

Perth Test, Day 3: As it happened ...

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Australia wrapped up the Pert Test in the first session itself and only formalities remained in the second which was done and dusted in a hurry by Ben Hilfenhaus.

I blame myself for the defeat, says Dhoni

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Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took the blame on himself for the humiliating defeat in the third Test against Australia at Perth to lose the four-match series on Sunday.

We want to win this series 4-0: Michael Clarke

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Clarke lauded the efforts of David Warner and Ed Cowan in the Australian win, which helped the hosts take an unassailable lead of 3-0 in the four-match series on Sunday.

Failure in the batting hurt us: MS Dhoni

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Australian victory at Perth by an innings and 37 runs on Sunday saw Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men lose yet another Test matchâ€" that is three in a row in this series.

"Hungry" Li declares dark days are over

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Crises of confidence, shouting matches with her husband-coach and alternate waves of criticism and adulation from a nation of 1.3 billion - tennis has rarely been a smooth ride for China`s Li Na.

ICC considering T20 cricket for Olympics

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International Cricket Council is mulling the idea of considering a bid to have cricket included in the Olympic Games, ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Saturday.

Yuvraj Singh to miss IPL 5?

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Dashing middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh is likely to miss the fifth edition of the IPL as he may have to undergo a surgery to completely remove the tumour from his left lung, reports said on Sunday.

Ninth edition of Mumbai marathon kicks off

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Over 39,000 people early Sunday kicked off the ninth edition of Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2012 from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) in south Mumbai.

Maggert tied for lead at Sony Open

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Jeff Maggert played bogey-free in relatively calm conditions Saturday for a 6-under 64 that left the 47-year-old in a tie for the lead with Matt Every in the Sony Open.

Perth Test: India get whacked at WACA

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India registered another innings defeat at Perth as Australia won the match by an innings and 37 runs and wrapped up the series 3-0.

Paul Scholes scores in United’s victory over Wanderers

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Paul Scholes seems to justify his shock comeback at the Old Trafford by scoring a goal in almost two years for United on Saturday.

VVS Laxman to retire after Adelaide Test?

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Indian middle-order batsman VVS Laxman would likely to retire from Test cricket at the end of the series, according to the sources.

Amla and Duminy steer South Africa to victory

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Half-centuries from Hashim Amla and JP Duminy helped South Africa secure a five-wicket win in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Lorgat calls on cricketing world to challenge India

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International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat Saturday said it was time for strong cricket boards like Australia to challenge India on important issues like the Decision Review System (DRS).

Punjab down IOB, to meet ONGC in final

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Punjab re-asserted their superiority over Indian Overseas Bank, winning their men`s semi-final league match 67-53.

Must win game for Barca as Betis visit Camp Nou

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FC Barcelona face a must-win game when they host Betis at the Camp Nou in the Spanish Primera Liga Sunday.

Ahmedabad boy retains sub junior billiards title

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Dhwaj Haria of Gujarat retained his national sub junior billiards crown by defeating Maharashtra rival Jaiveer Dhingra.

Lillee likely to monitor Johnson`s training on injury comeback

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Legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillee will monitor injured pacer Mitchell Johnson`s training once he is back from the foot injury.

CA wants Tendulkar to play in ODIs

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Cricket Australia (CA) eagerly wants India`s batting great Sachin Tendulkar to play in the ODIs to make the ensuing triangular series, also involving Sri Lanka, a commercial success.

Warner may be appointed T20 skipper in T20I Vs India

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Australia`s latest batting sensation David Warner might lead the team against India in the Two T20 International which are scheduled once the Test series gets over.

Warner`s WACA exploits leave Gilchrist impressed

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Adam Gilchrist is very impressed by the manner in which David Warner completed his century at the WACA.

David Warner set to enter `Millionaire Cricketers` club

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After his blazing 180 against India at Perth on Saturday, David Warner`s stakes seemed to have increased.

Akhil inaugurates own boxing club

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Akhil Kumar realised his dream of nurturing young talent in the country with the inauguration of a boxing club at Rohtak.

Dempo edge past Chirag United Kerala

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Two first-half goals helped Dempo SC to open their I-League second phase campaign on a winning note, as they edge past Chirag United Kerala 2-1.

Azerbaijan `Test` to identify best players for Oly QF: Coach

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Indian women`s hockey coach C R Kumar on Saturday said that the four `Test` matches against Azerbaijan.

Milano Thunder thrash Mumbai Fighters 5-0

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The pugilists representing Mumbai Thunders lost 0-5 to Milano Thunder in a World Series Boxing contest.

High-profile clash between Churchill and Mohun Bagan on Sunday

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Churchill Brothers would look to open their I-league second phase action on a winning note when they take on Mohun Bagan.

Rogges wants Olympic rejunevation

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The International Olympic Committee is hoping the Winter Youth Games bring new sports and new formats to the traditional Olympics.

Ojha should have been in the team: Ganguly

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Former captain Sourav Ganguly says that he is at a loss why the star-studded Indian batting line-up failed to perform once again in the third Test against Australia at the WACA which, contrary to the view of other cricket experts, he said was the best batting-friendly pitch.

Statistical Highlights: India Vs Australia, Day 2

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Statistical highlights of the second day`s play in the third cricket Test between India and Australia on Saturday.

Pak cricket coach contender Whatmore reaches Lahore

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Pakistan cricket team coach prospect Dav Whatmore has reportedly reached Lahore.

Djokovic includes Olympics among 2012 priorities

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After conquering three of the four majors and gaining the No. 1 ranking last season, Novak Djokovic is targeting prizes beyond Grand Slam events in 2012.

Sleeping giant Serena ready to take back throne

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Serena Williams has played two matches in five months and comes into the Australian Open still feeling the effects of a twisted ankle but the American has no doubts she can claim a 14th grand slam single title.

Time running out on Thorpe`s London dreams

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Five-times Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe took a small step forward in his bid to qualify for this year`s London Games on Saturday but it could be too little, too late.

Air India held to goal-less draw by Lajong

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Air India were held to a goal-less draw by Shillong Lajong in a round 14 I-League match at the Balewadi Sports Complex.

Spurs not getting carried away with title talk: Redknapp

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Tottenham Hotspur have become the talk of the English title race this week after moving level with second-placed Manchester United and within three points of leaders Manchester City but manager Harry Redknapp is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.

Sydney final washed out by rain

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The final of the Sydney International was postponed because of wet weather on Saturday.

Ireland midfielder Gibson completes Everton move

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Irish midfielder Darron Gibson has completed his move from Manchester United to Everton and signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Merseyside club.

Kameni to sign for Malaga

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Cameroon international goalkeeper Carlos Kameni has reached an agreement to join Malaga on a two-and-half year deal, the club announced.

Saina falters in semifinals in Malaysia Open Super Series

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Saina Nehwal failed to sustain her impressive touch as she suffered a straight-game defeat at the hands of world No 1 Yihan Wang.

At 39, Rivaldo continues football career in Angola

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The Most Valuable Player of the 1999 FIFA World Cup Rivaldo was officially announced as the newest player of Angola`s Kabuscorp FC. He signed a one-year deal with the club.

Asian shooting: India win silver and two bronze in team events

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A day after Abhinav Bindra bagged the gold, India Saturday won one silver and two bronze medals in the team events at the Asian Shooting Championships in Doha.

African rivalry set to dominate Mumbai Marathon

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African athletes are expected to continue their dominance with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia likely to battle it out for top honours.

Cahill completes Chelsea switch

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England defender Gary Cahill Saturday completed his long awaited move to Chelsea from Bolton Wanderers on a 7 million pound deal.

Batting failure not helping team cause: Yadav

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Umesh Yadav has conceded that the batting failure is not helping the visiting team`s cause.

Blackburn boss Kean scared to go out in own town

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Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean avoids going out in the town because of the animosity the team`s fans have towards him.

Akram`s tips helped me get my wrist position correct: Starc

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Mitchell Starc says that tips from Akram have helped him to swing the ball consistently.

London Olympics dreams over for Rathore, Anjali

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The final bid for top Indian shooters Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Anjali Bhagwat to qualify for London Olympics ended in disappointment.
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