Monday, January 23, 2012

Ponting achieves 13,000-run landmark

Ponting achieves 13,000-run landmark

Ponting achieves 13,000-run landmark

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Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting on Tuesday became only the third batsman in the history of Test cricket to score 13,000 or more runs during his century knock against India in the fourth and final Test.

US wrestler gets 32 years in HIV assault case

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A former professional wrestler was sentenced to 32 years in prison for having sex with women without telling them he had tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS.

Clarke signs new bat-deal

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Australian skipper Michael Clarke has signed a three-year bat sponsorship deal and the new bat has been manufactured in a factory in Jalandhar, a North India city.

Starc to play in Big Bash final after missing 4th Test

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Australian paceman Mitchell Starc is disappointed at being left out of the Adelaide Test against India and taking solace from the chance to play for Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League final.

Akram slams British press for questioning Ajmal`s action

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Pace-bowling legend Wasim Akram is exasperated with the way British press has been harping about the bowling action of Pakistan`s off-spinner Saeed Ajmal and termed as "stale" the pressure tactics of the home media.

Gyan back from injury to lead Ghana attack

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Asamoah Gyan is expected to lead the Ghana attack after recovering from injury as they seek to kick on from their World Cup quarter-final place and challenge for the African Nations Cup title.

No. 3 Azarenka into semifinals at Australian Open

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Third-seeded Victoria Azarenka reached the Australian Open semifinals when she held her nerve despite trouble with her serve in a 6-7 (0), 6-0, 6-2 win over No. 8 Agnieszka Radwanska on Tuesday.

Hamilton unavailable for Sutil trial opening

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McLaren`s Lewis Hamilton has told a German court he is unavailable to give evidence on the day his friend and former Formula One rival Adrian Sutil stands trial for causing bodily harm in a nightclub fracas.

Balotelli charged with violent conduct

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Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in Sunday`s Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, the FA said Monday.

Raikkonen back behind the wheel

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Kimi Raikkonen`s Formula One comeback picked up speed in Valencia Monday when the Finn, returning with Lotus, tested a grand prix car for the first time since 2009.

Adelaide Test: Clarke, Ponting slam tons to put Aus on top

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On a batsmen friendly pitch, Australia wrested back the initial advantage from the Indians as they finished with 335/3 on the first day of the Adelaide Test on Tuesday.

Injury likely to keep Lampard out of FA Cup tie

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England midfielder Frank Lampard is likely to miss Chelsea`s FA Cup fourth-round tie at neighbours Queens Park Rangers on Saturday because of a calf injury.

Redknapp in court to face tax evasion charges

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp and his former chairman at Portsmouth, Milan Mandaric, appeared in a London court Monday accused of tax evasion.

Plot to kidnap Sachin, Saurav: 6 HuJI men get 8 yr jail term

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The life sentences awarded to six Harkat-ul Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) terrorists, including three Pakistani, by a trial court for plotting to kidnap cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly in 2002, were reduced to eight years each by the Delhi High Court on Monday.

Sharapova battles through after Lisicki scare

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Maria Sharapova hammered her way into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open Monday but only after some tense moments in a third-set decider when Germany`s Sabine Lisicki had her hanging on by her finger nails.

`Kirsten wants to change South African cricket culture`

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Former India coach and presently in charge of the South African cricket team, Gary Kirsten, has great plans for the Proteas, according to several former players.

Sporting Clube thrash Mumbai FC 5-0 in I-League

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Sporting Clube de Goa completed a hat-trick of wins Monday with a 5-0 drubbing of Mumbai FC to log their best run in I-League football.

Fixtures favour City as United hang on

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Manchester United will be happy to hang on to Manchester City`s coat-tails over the next few crucial weeks as the northwest rivals go head-to-head for the Premier League title.

Djokovic fends off gallant Hewitt to make quarters

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Novak Djokovic weathered a gallant challenge from a tenacious Lleyton Hewitt to send the last Australian in the draw packing and make the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Pakistan paceman Talha out of England series

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Pakistan`s fast rising paceman Mohammad Talha was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two Tests against England after developing spinal disc problems.

Ajmal difficult to keep wickets on, says Adnan

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Pakistan`s young wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal on Monday admitted England`s destroyer Saeed Ajmal was difficult to judge from behind the wicket and he needed extra workouts to be successful.

Rajpal Singh demands Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

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Indian hockey skipper Rajpal Singh on Monday said that Major Dhyan Chand deserved to be the first sportsperson in the country to get Bharat Ratna.

Injured Gurbaj out of 32 probables, to miss Olympic Qualifier

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Injured midfielder Gurbaj Singh was on Monday left out of India`s 32-member probables announced for the hockey Olympic Qualification tournament to be held here from February 18 to 26.

Laxman may not get a team in upcoming auctions

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Already under severe pressure to retain his place in the Test squad, VVS Laxman`s IPL career may just come to a halt as none of the nine franchises are keen on roping in the senior batsman as a full-time player.

Real Madrid’s Mourinho on verge of losing ‘real’ support

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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is struggling to keep control over the Los Blancos dressing room following a major argument. Mourinho is reported to have criticized his players for failing to defend his negative tactics during their 2-1 Spanish Cup loss to Barcelona.

Women`s T20 cricket tournament kicks off in Lahore

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The first edition of Benazir Bhutto Twenty 20 Women`s Cricket Tournament organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) kicked off Sunday in the country`s eastern city of Lahore.

Maradona rejects former player Da Silva’s ‘anti –Brazilian’ comment

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Al Wasl manager and former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona has rejected former player Pires Da Silva’s comments that he is anti-Brazilian.

Auckland Aces make it to Champions League

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Auckland Aces are heading to the Champions League qualifying tournament after they won the HRV Cup beating Canterbury Wizards in the final by 44 runs in Auckland.

EXCLUSIVE: From Independence to Ranji, Kanitkar has seen it all

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The soft spoken captain, Hrishikesh Kanitkar, points out the team work and the camaraderie among the staff and players as the reasons for their back to back success.

Mumbai oust UP to enter Cooch Behar final

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Mumbai pipped Uttar Pradesh to enter the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 final here today after their semi-final match ended in a draw.

RCA announces cash award of Rs 1.3 cores for the winning team

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The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) on Monday announced a cash award of Rs 1.3 crore for the State team that won the Ranji Trophy title for the second consecutive year.

Jayawardene reappointed SL captain after Dilshan resigns

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Mahela Jayawardene was on Monday reappointed captain of the Sri Lankan squad for all three formats of the game hours after Tillakaratne Dilshan resigned from the post following the team's dismal showing in South Africa.

Sports Ministry approves women team`s participation in Fed Cup

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Monday approved of the participation of the Indian women`s team, led by Sania Mirza, in the Fed Cup Asia Oceania group, to be held in Shenzhen, China from January 30 to February 4.

Chandigarh Comets to take on Bhopal Badshahs in WSH Opener

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Chandigarh Comets would clash with Bhopal Badshahs at the former`s venue to kick start the inaugural USD two million prize money World Series Hockey championships on February 29.

Malhotra knew of `suspension` of Kalmadi: R K Anand

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The fierce wrangling in the IOA took a new turn on Monday with its senior functionary R K Anand claiming that the Ethics Commission`s `suspension` of Suresh Kalmadi was known to the apex body`s top brass but was deliberately kept under wraps, a claim which was rejected by the rival faction.

Cook aims for special 100th with partner Strauss

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Alastair Cook is hoping he and opening partner Andrew Strauss will provide England with a good platform when they walk for a 100th time together in the second Test against Pakistan starting here from Wednesday.

Sehwag needs to motivate Team India: Akram

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Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram feels stand-in captain Virender Sehwag has looked "nonchalant" so far and needs to change his attitude to motivate the demoralised Indian Team in the fourth and final Test against Australian starting from Tuesday.

IOA calls Executive meeting to discuss IOC threat

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Faced with the threat from the International Olympic Committee to take action if it does not explain sacked CWG Organising Committee Chief Suresh Kalmadi`s status in the court cases, the IOA today decided to call a meeting of its Executives Board to discuss the issue.

Sri Lanka help India regain 2nd spot in ODI rankings

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India got back to second place in the ICC ODI team rankings, thanks to Sri Lanka`s two consecutive wins against South Africa in the just concluded five-match series.

England to tackle Ajmal by relying on same tactics used against Muralitharan

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England will rely on the same tactics it had used against former Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan to tackle Pakistani spinner Saaed Ajmal in the second Test in the United Arab Emirates.

Wenger hits out at Arsenal fans and refuses to explain his actions

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit back at Arsenal fans after being jeered by club faithful at the Emirates during their match against Manchester United last night.

Sania in quarters of women`s and mixed doubles at Aus Open

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Sania Mirza had a productive day at the Australian Open today as the Indian ace reached the quarter-finals of both the women`s doubles and the mixed doubles events with Elena Vesnina and Mahesh Bhupathi respectively.

Williams shock victim at Australian Open

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Five-time champion Serena Williams was sent crashing out of the Australian Open by little-known Russian Ekaterina Makarova on Monday, as Andy Murray had no trouble reaching the quarter-finals.

Majola will not quit Cricket South Africa

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Embattled Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola has refused to step down from his post despite coming under fire from former officials during the Nicholson Inquiry into the CSA`s financial affairs.

India seek to avoid whitewash, Oz aim to complete rout

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The series is lost and their reputation is in tatters but India will make a desperate bid to avoid a whitewash when they take on Australia in the fourth and final Test on Tuesday, hoping to redeem some of the lost pride.

Proud Rajasthan recreate history; become Ranji Champions again!

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It was sweet victory for Rajasthan team as they wrapped-up a clinical performance against Tamil Nadu and retained the Ranji Trophy for second year in a row.

Playing Tests for India my ultimate goal: 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.
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