Saturday, March 31, 2012

Paes lifts 50th doubles title in ATP Miami tourney

Paes lifts 50th doubles title in ATP Miami tourney

Paes lifts 50th doubles title in ATP Miami tourney

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Indian tennis veteran Leander Paes became only the 24th player in the ATP World Tour history to win 50 doubles titles after he and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek clinched the Sony Ericsson Open, their second team trophy of the season.

Louis Ooshuizen leads Houston Open

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Louis Oosthuizen took a moment at Redstone on Saturday to take in the view of the golf course backlit by the setting sun.

Sjodin pulls even with Tseng at Kraft Nabisco

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While the infamous Coachella Valley winds toppled the world`s best golfers, Karin Sjodin thrived with a mix of patience and power.

Spurs beat Pacers, push NBA-best win streak to 7

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Tim Duncan had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs remained the hottest team in the NBA, beating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 for their seventh consecutive win Saturday night.

Variety is the spice for Radwanska

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Agnieszka Radwanska said her ability to `mix it up` was the key to her rise to the top four in women`s tennis, a position she strengthened with her victory over Maria Sharapova in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open on Saturday.

Real reach 100 league goals, Barca also win

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Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Real Madrid to a rampaging 5-1 win at Osasuna as the leaders hit the 100-goal mark this season and maintained a six-point lead over chasing Barcelona on Saturday.

Knee injury brings likely end to Lin`s season

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Knicks guard Jeremy Lin will miss at least the next six weeks due to a torn miniscus in his knee, the NBA team said on Saturday, signalling a likely end to the season for the Asian-American.

Uncertainty over Indian league`s inaugural edition

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Uncertainty over the inaugural edition of India`s Premier League Soccer (PLS) increased on Saturday when organisers disputed a claim from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) that the competition had been cancelled.

Sharapova loses in Key Biscayne final to Radwanska

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The two finalists met at the net to shake hands, Maria Sharapova standing a head taller, even with her shoulders slumped in disappointment.

I wanted to fulfill my commitments with WSH: Abbasi

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He is disappointed not to get the opportunity to rub shoulders with his Indian counterparts in the ongoing World Series Hockey, but star Pakistan player Shakeel Abbasi on Saturday said that he risked his international career to play in the lucrative league since he wanted to pay respect to his commitment towards the organizers.

Fans salute Petrov with minute`s applause

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Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov was given a minute`s applause by fans during the team`s Premier League match with Chelsea on Saturday having said soccer would have to "take a back seat" after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

Manchester City`s hopes hit despite late Sunderland draw

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Manchester City salvaged a point with two late goals to draw 3-3 with Sunderland on Saturday but the result helped tip the balance in the Premier League title race in Manchester United`s favour.

Shabbir Ali retained as Bengal coach for Santosh trophy

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In pursuit of a hat-trick of titles, 31-time winners Bengal retained Shabbir Ali as coach for the 66th Santosh Trophy National Football Tournament, to be held in Orissa from May 11-27.

Anjum takes tips from KKR experts for fitness video

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Delhi-born Indian women`s team cricketer Anjum Chopra says she is a huge fan of Kolkata Knight Riders and is waiting to support Shah Rukh Khan`s franchise in the upcoming IPL.

PCB criticised for using sub-standard ball in domestic cricket

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The PCB has come in for criticism for using locally manufactured balls in domestic cricket, which are being blamed by players and experts as the cause for frequent injuries to players and for affecting the standard.

Exposure to WSH can make Indian team stronger: Shahbaz Ahmed

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The multi-million dollar World Series Hockey (WSH) tournament could provide a much-needed boost to the sport in the country and make the national side a force to reckon with in the future, feels Pakistan hockey legend Shahbaz Ahmed.

Chandrakant Pandit to be removed as CIC chairman

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Former India stumper Chandrakant Pandit is to lose his post as chairman of the Cricket Improvement Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association, following his decision to become the director of coaching at the Rajasthan CA.

Salgaocar ground Air India

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Rjuji Sueoka`s first half penalty guided Salgaocar to a 1-0 win over Air India and moved to third place in the 22nd round of the I-League played at Nehru Stadium on Saturday.

PCB to see presentation on possibility of Pak Premier League

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The Pakistan Cricket Board will be shown presentations next week on the feasibility and possibility of launching a Pakistan Premier League T20 competition this year.

Four companies bid for BCCI`s TV, mobile and internet rights

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Four companies namely ESPN Star Sports (ESS), Multi Screen Media (Sony), Bennett & Coleman (BCCL) and a consortium involving TV-18 and Reliance have submitted their bids to BCCI for broadcast, internet and mobile rights in India for a period of six years starting from July 2012 till March 2018.

Heena, Joydeep still waiting for Govt funds

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Rising talents Heena Sidhu and Joydeep Karmakar have qualified for the London Olympics but are still waiting for the government funds, meant to be used for the two shooters` preparations for the sporting extravaganza, in July.

Sreesanth & his band to perform before RR`s opener

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Rajasthan Royals` new recruit, S Sreesanth will perform with his experimental music band S36, before their first match of IPL V at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on April 6.

How do they stack up this IPL season?

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The extravaganza is all set to take over the TV screen once again, and this time around it would be a litmus test for the corporate jamboree, ‘IPL`.

Sehwag supports `Dare to Care` campaign to empower adolescent girls

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Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has lent support to the `Dare to Care` campaign in order to empower Indian adolescent girls.

Lajong gave away 3 pts to visitor Sporting SC

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Sporting Clube de Goa FC defeated home favourite Shillong Lajong FC 1-0 in the 22nd round of the I-League match played on Saturday.

Ashok takes one-shot lead; Bhullar, Shankar in hot pursuit

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Considered one of India`s most gifted golfers, Ashok Kumar on Saturday took a big step towards his breakthrough win as he took the sole lead at the end of the third round of the Panasonic Open India here.

Raina lone Indian to feature in top-10 of ICC T20 rankings

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Suresh Raina is the lone Indian to feature in the top 10 chart of the the Reliance ICC T20 International Player Rankings which were released, on Saturday.

Dempo look to consolidate lead

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Mohun Bagan`s home advantage notwithstanding, leaders Dempo would look to consolidate their position when the two top sides clash in a round 22 I-League match at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday.

Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment - at IPL 5 opener!

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The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament will see a lot of fireworks in Chennai Tuesday - from American pop icon Katy Perry`s performance to Indian dancing sensation Prabhu Deva`s act to Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan`s poetry recitation.

Tendulkar joins MI camp after toe check-up

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Skipper Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday formally joined Mumbai Indians` conditioning camp for the upcoming Indian Premier League campaign at their home ground, Wankhede stadium.

Comets have edge against Strykers in second semifinal

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Chandigarh Comets are expected to hold a slight edge over Pune Strykers when the two teams clash in the second semifinal of the USD 2 million World Series Hockey tournament, at the MHA-Mahindra Stadium on Sunday.

Churchill desperate to score a win over Prayag United

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Churchill Brothers` chase for the title is at stake, after they drew against Sporting Clube de Goa and are now desperate looking for a win against Prayag United in the 22nd round of the I-League, played at Nehru Stadium here.

Lions to meet Shere-e-Punjab in Bangalore tomorrow

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To accommodate the home advantage factor for at least one of the qualifiers, the organisers of the Bridgestone World Series Hockey have rearranged the venues of the two semi-finals, to be held on Sunday.

McIlroy not concentrating on Woods ahead of Augusta National

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Former World number one golfer Rory McIlroy believes Tiger Wood’s return in form is a good thing for the sport, but insists he is concentrating on his own game rather than keeping an eye on Woods, ahead of the Augusta National.

I have yet to reach my peak: Cristiano Ronaldo

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Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he has yet to reach his peak as a player.

Manchester City boss Mancini admits he cannot trust Balotelli

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Mario Balotelli cannot be trusted in Manchester City’s crucial title run in, manager Roberto Mancini has admitted.

I doubt that anybody would ever break Sachin’s record: Gilchrist

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Former Australian wicketkeeper and explosive opener Adam Gilchrist feels there is a big gulf between Sachin Tendulkar and the rest of the top batsmen, something that makes it almost impossible for anyone to get anywhere near the legend`s landmark of 100 international centuries.

India vs South Africa: Statistical highlights

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Statistical highlights of the one-off Twenty20 match between India and South Africa here.

Coach Mendilibar renews contract with Osasuna

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Spanish Primera Liga football outfit, Osasuna, have extended the contract of coach Jose Luis Mendilibar for a another year, the club confirmed.

Malik hopes recent good showing in domestic cricket will impress selectors

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Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has expressed hopes that his good run in domestic cricket will impress the national selectors.

Broad on course to miss IPL for second year running

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England fast bowler is on verge of missing out the lucrative Indian Premier League for a second consecutive year after flying back home from Sri Lanka to have calf strain assessed.

Oz T20 captain Bailey believes team not satiated by drawn series in Caribbean

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Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has said his teammates aren’t satisfied with two consecutive series draws against West Indies, and are looking forward to end the Caribbean tour on a high with a series win in the Test matches.

Fit-again Mathews back in Lanka squad for second Test

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All-rounder Angelo Mathews has returned from a calf injury to join the Sri Lanka squad for the second and final Test against England but he will not be available to bowl.
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Supporters march on police station

Supporters march on police station

Supporters march on police station

Posted: 31 Mar 2012 05:17 PM PDT

Civil rights leaders join hundreds of protesters carrying "Justice for Trayvon" signs, as they march in Sanford, Florida, to demand the arrest of the teen's killer.

Shooting leaves Sanford divided

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 02:45 AM PDT

Nearly everyone in Sanford agrees on one thing: The death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is a tragedy.

Martin: Without protests, no justice

Posted: 31 Mar 2012 09:02 AM PDT

There would be no special prosecutor, no grand jury, no release of 911 tapes in the Trayvon Martin case had thousands across the national not mobilized, organized and took to the streets to demand justice, Roland Martin says.

Bennett: Avoid a rush to judgment

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 05:29 PM PDT

Opinion: People are exploiting the tragedy for personal or political gain William Bennett says.

Timeline

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 02:24 PM PDT

Here's a look at the timeline of events in the shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, and the ensuing uproar.

2 killed, 12 hurt in shooting at funeral

Posted: 31 Mar 2012 06:44 PM PDT

Gunfire rang out outside a Miami funeral home, killing two people and injuring 12 others, police said.

Susan Powell's blood found at home

Posted: 31 Mar 2012 04:51 AM PDT

Investigators found the blood of Susan Powell, the mother of two who went missing in 2009, inside the family's Utah home and a handwritten will saying she feared for her life at the hands of her husband, court documents show.

Gay groups form at military academies

Posted: 31 Mar 2012 03:09 PM PDT

In the six months since the repeal of the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, many of the most prestigious military institutions in the country are adding a student group to their club rosters that they had never seen before: gay pride groups.
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