Friday, January 6, 2012

Starc only change in Aus squad for 3rd Test Perth

Starc only change in Aus squad for 3rd Test Perth

Starc only change in Aus squad for 3rd Test Perth

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Left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc is the only change, coming in place of injured fast bowler James Pattinson, in the 12-man Australian squad for the third Test against India in Perth, starting on January 13.

India need reality check: Australian media

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The Australian media on Saturday suggested a reality check on the hype surrounding the much-vaunted Indian batting line-up after the visitors` humiliating innings defeat in the second Test.

Hornets` Gordon out 2-3 weeks with knee injury

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New Orleans Hornets scoring leader Eric Gordon was expected to miss two to three weeks due to a knee injury, the National Basketball Association club said on Friday.

Conviction reversed in Super Bowl massacre threat

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A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday overturned the conviction of an Arizona man who plotted to open fire on crowds attending the 2008 Super Bowl football championship in Tempe, Arizona.

Byrd off to flying start in Kapalua defence

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American Jonathan Byrd made a sizzling start to his title defence at the Tournament of Champions, defying breezy conditions to charge a shot clear in Friday`s opening round.

Rain washes out Auckland Classic final

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The Auckland Classic singles final between China`s Zheng Jie and Italian Flavia Pennetta has been put off until Sunday due to persistent rain showers, tournament organisers said.

Liverpool embroiled in another race controversy

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Liverpool football club is embroiled in another race controversy after Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi was allegedly abused at Anfield by fans.

Drop Laxman, get Rohit Sharma in, say former players

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VVS Laxman should be the first veteran head to roll in a batting revamp if India are to secure their future in Test cricket, several former players have said in the wake of a second crushing defeat in Australia.

India-Aus series surpasses Ashes in TV viewership

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The latest television ratings indicate that there is a sudden shift in interest for the Australian cricket fans as the series against India has surpassed the Ashes series in terms of viewership in Australia.

Graeme Smith hits back at South Africa critics

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Captain Graeme Smith hit back at the critics of his senior players after South Africa`s 10-wicket victory in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka on Friday.

I go to Australia very happy, says beaten Nadal

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Rafa Nadal was happy with his overall preparations for the Australian Open despite suffering a surprise defeat in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open on Friday.

Nations Cup exodus will hit Premier League clubs

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Manchester City`s loss could turn into Manchester United`s and Tottenham Hotspur`s gain as the Premier League leaders are one of several clubs set to lose players for this month`s African Nations Cup.

London ticket resale website suspended

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London Olympic organisers suspended the official ticket resale website on the day of its launch on Friday following computer problems that left would-be purchasers frustrated and angry.

Jail for boxer Floyd Mayweather delayed so he can fight

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A judge granted a request from boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr to postpone until June his three-month jail sentence for domestic battery so the welterweight champion can compete in an upcoming bout, prosecutors said.

Dovizioso faces surgery after training fall

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Italian MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso will have surgery Saturday after fracturing his right collarbone in a fall from a motocross bike in training, his Yamaha Tech3 team said.

McIlroy can`t wait to revive Portrush memories

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Rory McIlroy cannot wait to play in the Irish Open when it returns to Royal Portrush in June, the world number two said on Friday.

Croatia`s Marin Cilic out of the Australian Open

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Former semi-finalist Marin Cilic has ruled himself out of this year`s Australian Open, tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed on Saturday.

Phil Mickelson to start 2012 PGA Tour at La Quinta

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Phil Mickelson will launch his 2012 PGA Tour campaign at this month`s Humana Challenge in La Quinta, California, the four-times major champion said on Friday.

Unidentified man is IBF official: Khan

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The mystery man accused by Amir Khan of "interfering" with the scorecards of the judges in the boxer`s world title defeat by American Lamont Peterson was an IBF official, the Briton`s promoters said Friday.

Australia hopes ghosts of Ashes past turning to vapour

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Australia`s crushing second Test victory over India was cheered on Saturday by a triumphant local media who saw the ghosts of last year`s Ashes humiliation vanishing under the leadership of captain Michael Clarke.

Monfils upsets Nadal to set up all-French Qatar final

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Gael Monfils stormed back from 4-1 down in the second set to beat Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open Friday and set up an all-French final against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga following Roger Federer`s withdrawal with a back injury.

Lack of bowling ammunition cripples India

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni landed in Australia leading a marquee Indian team but now, midway through the Test series, they look rather like a slice of Swiss cheese with more holes than possibly can be plugged.

Rooney to leave report is nonsense, say United

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Manchester United and Wayne Rooney have described as "complete nonsense" a newspaper report that the England striker is set to leave the Premier League champions.

Carroll scores as Liverpool crush Oldham in FA

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Andy Carroll scored at Anfield for the first time this season to help Liverpool reach the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win over League 1 (third division) Oldham Athletic on Friday.

Natasha Giggs gets awkward greeting from Nicola McLean at CBB house

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Nicola McLean gave an awkward greeting to Natasha Giggs as they came face to face in the Celebrity Big Brother house after their public feud over sex scandal.

Casey out for several weeks with dislocated shoulder

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World number 20 Paul Casey will be sidelined for several weeks after dislocating his shoulder while snowboarding.

Bauge and France stripped of world titles

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Britain`s Jason Kenny has been awarded the world individual sprint gold medal and Germany the team title after French rider Gregory Bauge had his results annulled for doping violations, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday.

Bresnan to miss England tour opener

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England will be without all-rounder Tim Bresnan for Saturday`s opening match of their tour of the United Arab Emirates.

Defending champion Wawrinka crashes out of Chennai Open

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Defending Champion Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland on Friday crashed out of the Aircel Chennai Open here as he was shocked by qualifier Go Soeda of Japan in the singles quarterfinal.

An honour to be compared with Bhaichung: Sunil Chhetri

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Star Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri Friday said it was an "honour" for him to be compared with former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia and it would be difficult for him to fill the Sikkimese sniper`s boots.

Samaraweera fails to prevent South Africa win

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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by ten wickets to clinch the series 2-1 on the fourth day of the third and final Test at Newlands on Friday, despite a fighting century by Thilan Samaraweera.

4 players, including 3 Indians on top of leaderboard

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Four players, including Ukrainian Grandmaster Mikhailo Oleksienko and three Indians share the lead with four points after round four of the Chennai Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament, on Friday.

Aus media raise a toast for Clarke, bemoans Sachin missing ton

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The Australian media on Friday heaped praise on captain Michael Clarke for leading from the front to inflict an innings defeat on India in the second Test here while bemoaning Sachin Tendulkar missing his 100th international ton at the historic SCG.

Big-serving Raonic through to Chennai Open semis

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Big-serving Milos Raonic of Canada did not dish out his best tennis today, but still he managed to book his place in the semifinals of the Aircel Chennai Open by defeating Israel`s Dudi Sela in straight sets here.

FIFA refutes Warner`s TV rights allegations

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FIFA has refuted allegations from former vice-president Jack Warner that implied a decision to sell him World Cup television rights was a reward for supporting Sepp Blatter`s presidential campaigns.

Federer pulls out of Qatar Open with back injury

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Defending champion Roger Federer pulled out of his semifinal match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Qatar Open because of a back injury on Friday.

Everton defender Jagielka out for six weeks

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Everton defender Phil Jagielka has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a knee ligament injury, manager David Moyes said on Friday.

Steve McClaren happy to be back at Twente

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England manager Steve McClaren said he was delighted to be back at Twente Enschede, the club where he won the Dutch title in 2010, after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Bhutia eagerly waiting to meet Pele on January 23

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Indian football icon Baichung Bhutia might have had many highs during his illustrious career, but he confessed on Friday that his ultimate dream would come true on January 23 when he gets a chance to play with Pele.

Dhoni & Co skipped practice for sightseeing?

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Former captain came down hard on Indian cricketers, who had skipped practice sessions during the ongoing Test series against Australia.

Rajasthan firmly in control over Railways

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Akhil Lamba (5/39) and Abhimanyu Lamba (4/29) shared nine wickets between them to help Rajasthan take 136-run first innings lead against Railways in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy plate group semifinal match on Friday.

Statistical highlights: India vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4

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

Misbah-ul Haq eyes more wins in 2012

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Pakistan`s cricket captain Misbah-ul Haq was full of confidence his fast-rising team will have more success in 2012 after overcoming a spot-fixing scandal and remaining unbeaten last year.

Switzerland escapes international ban over Sion

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Switzerland has escaped international suspension after world soccer`s governing body accepted its decision to deduct 36 points from rebel club Sion, who had defied FIFA and UEFA by taking a case over ineligible players to a civil court.

Quitting T20 made me a better player: Michael Clarke

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Australia captain Michael Clarke says his decision to retire from T20 cricket at the start of 2011 has made him a better player in the longer formats of the game.

Dawson back as Tottenham ring the changes

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson will make his first appearance in more than four months against fourth division Cheltenham in the FA Cup on Saturday.

East Bengal look to clinch Calcutta league title

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A confident East Bengal would look to virtually seal the title when they face bitter foes Mohun Bagan in the Calcutta Football League Premier Division on Saturday, the season`s second derby.

Ryan Harris engaged to girlfriend

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Harris announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend Cherie Lewis on Facebook.

Alex Ferguson says Frank Lampard not coming to Man United

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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has dismissed speculation that he was considering signing Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard in the January transfer window.

Janko Tipsarevic aims to break into top five in 2012

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Serbian tennis ace Janko Tipsarevic, top seeded in the singles draw of the Aircel Chennai Open 2012, said that his aim is to move closer to the top five in the world in the upcoming season.
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