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Randhawa thanks lucky stars for good run at WGC

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:54:40 GMT

Slowly regaining the form which haddeserted him in the past few months, Indian golfer JyotiRandhawa, the highest-placed Asian at the prestigious WGC-HSBCChampions, today said he considers himself lucky to haveturned in under-par cards on a difficult course here.Tied sixth at eight-under after three rounds, Randhawa,who carded a two-under 70 today, said the good run has come asa big relief because he

Chinappa falls at first hurdle in US Open Squash C'ship

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:54:40 GMT

Joshna Chinappa's late chargeproved insufficient as she crashed out of the US Open SquashChampionship after suffering a straight set first round defeatat the hands of England's Laura Massaro in New York today.Chinappa, India's lone challenge at the prestigious USD42,450 event, lost 2-11 9-11 15-17 to her fifth seed opponentin just 37 minutes at the Heights Casino club.The US Open is one of the WISPA

Shatru asks Nitish for proper employment of woman footballer

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:54:40 GMT

Moved by the plight of woman footballplayer Madhu Kumari, who is living in poverty, BJP Lok Sabhamember and film actor Shatrughan Sinha has written to Biharchief Minister Nitish Kumar urging him to arrange employmentfor her."It is appalling that Madhu who represented the Indianteam from 1999 to 2007 is living in penury and hardship," theactor turned politician, said in a letter to Kumar.He demanded

Australia can never replace Warne, says Hilditch

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:54:40 GMT

void created by the retirement of spin legend Shane Warne can never be filled in the Australian cricket team, feels chief selector Andrew Hilditch.Hilditch, who was recently reappointed Australia's chief selector until the 2011 World Cup, created quite a stir here by trying at least seven spinners since Warne retired after the Ashes series in 2006-2007."The reality is when we lost Warne, it couldn't

Henriques keen to be back playing cricket

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:54:40 GMT

Moises Henriques honeymoon ininternational cricket lasted only two matches but the youngall-rounder said he is determined to be back in the fieldwithin a week or two to claim for a spot in the Australianteam for the summer series against West Indies and Pakistan.One of the stars of New South Wales' victorious ChampionsLeague campaign, Henriques, himself was a replacement forinjured James Hopes in the

Will look to make a fresh start: Dhoni

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:54:40 GMT

disappointment of the three-runloss in Hyderabad behind them, Indian captain Mahendra SinghDhoni today said his team is focussed on making a fresh startin the must-win sixth cricket one-dayer against Australia heretomorrow."It was hurting and disappointing. But we have lefteverything in the dressing room. We have two more games to goand that's what count now. Whatever has happened has happened.You

Hat-trick man Mithun bowls Ktk to win over UP

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:18:48 GMT

Abhimanyu Mithun registered ahat-trick on debut and his match haul of 11 wickets scriptedKarnataka's comprehensive 185-run victory over hosts UttarPradesh in the Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match heretoday.Chasing 438 for an improbable win, UP could manage 252before being shot out in 66.2 overs with Abhimanyu, who hadclaimed six for 86 in the first innings, scalping five for 95for his match haul

Saturday, November 07, 2009, 09:33 IST

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:49:25 GMT

Abu Dhabi: Brendon McCullum smashed a century and Scott Styris picked up three wickets to lead New Zealand to a 64-run win over Pakistan in the second one-day international on Friday.Powered on by opener McCullum`s 131, New Zealand posted 303 for eight and then bowled out Pakistan for 239 runs in 47.2 overs to square the three-match series at 1-1.Salman Butt (59) and Khalid Latif (45) gave Pakistan

Viva Kerala holds Mahindra

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:18 GMT

Mumbai: Viva Kerala dominated its I-League match against Mahindra United and earned a creditable 1-1 draw at the Cooperage here on Friday.Thailand’s Wisoot Bunpeng put the Kerala team in the lead in the 29th minute, scoring off a free kick.Viva Kerala’s Nigerian defender Bello Rasaq was adjudged the man of the match.

Captivating expected to score

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:18 GMT

Captivating, who has been well tuned, is expected to score in the Krishnaraja Trophy (1,200m), the main event of the races to be held here on Saturday (Nov. 7).False rails (width about 2m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position.• SARB-KALA PLATE (Div.II), (1,200m), rated 20 to 45, 1-00 p.m.: 1. Supreme Arch (7) Adarsh 60.5, 2. Freedom Fighter (4) Himanshu 60, 3. Hurricane Bolt (10) S.

Disgruntled Britney fans storm out of Oz show

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:49:15 GMT

Fans of Britney Spears stormed out of her Australian debut of The Circus concert in Perth after being disappointed with her performance.Devotees, some of whom splashed up to 200 dollars to see the singer, purportedly began walking out after just three songs."It was just really bad. She has not spoken, there is no interaction," News.com.au quoted Kathy Wright, 32, as saying.Friend Josh Blee said: "We

Security beefed up for Guwahati ODI

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Security has been tightened for the sixth one-day international between India and Australia to be played here on Sunday.Police and sources said that a three-tier security blanket has been thrown in and around the Nehru Stadium, the venue of the match.Both teams will arrive in the city on Friday, a day after playing a humdinger of a match in Hyderabad, which India lost by three runs."We have made all

Sachin Tendulkar - ever onward

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Anand PhilarTruth to tell, even a Neville Cardus would have struggled with adjectives while describing Sachin Tendulkar039;s latest act at Hyderabad where he crossed another milestone of 17,000 ODI

An almost victory for India in India vs Australia ODI

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:57:43 GMT

Hyderabad was disappointed with the strategy of the Indian team. While Harbhajan and Nehra were sent back with zero and one run respectively, star players like Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni were able to score eight, nine and six runs onlyTHE VASTU dosha of the Hyderabad Uppal Stadium, has really proved fatal to Indian team once again. The closed match between Australia and India, in fact

India topple S. Korea, book World Cup berth

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:30:03 GMT

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Bangkok, Nov. 6: It was double delight for the Indian women’s hockey team as they edged out Korea 3-2 to enter the Asia Cup final here on Friday. The win also assured them a berth in the 2010 World Cup in Rosario, Argentina.

Jasjeet Kaur struck twice and Rani Ramphal also found the net as India took a 3-0 lead in the

McCullum ton props up NZ

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:03:01 GMT

Dhabi, Nov. 6: Opener Brendon McCullum returned to form with a brilliant hundred to guide New Zealand to an imposing 303/8 in the second day-night international against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi Stadium here on Friday.

The 27-year-old right-handed batsman scored 131 for his second one-day hundred and added 126 for the second wicket with Martin Guptill (62) after New Zealand won

Kannur students win top honours in The Hindu Young World Quiz

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:13:15 GMT

national champions of The-Hindu Young World Quiz ’09, Bebato Bobby (second left) and Jerin Philip (second right) from the Marygiri Senior Secondary School, Kannur, Kerala, in Coimbatore on Friday. Others in the photograph (from left) are: quiz master V.V. Ramanan, Ravi Sam, chief guest and Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry-Coimbatore Zone and S. Ramanathan, managing director, SM Kids

This series has had everything going for it

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:18 GMT

With the regular bowlers missing, Australia has been well served by the replacements.What a game it was in Hyderabad, right down to the wire and with no way to know which way it would go until the very last minute. It took a lot out of us physically and mentally and I can feel the exhaustion even the next morning.But the fact that we won did help in tide over most of the discomfort for there’s no feeling

Forbes India: Venkatesh Prasad on BCCI's axe

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:57:56 GMT

ASSIGNMENT NEEDED: Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad says BCCI has not judged him fairly.Copyright

Mithun’s magic sinks Uttar Pradesh

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:58:38 GMT

came true for Karnataka speedster Abhimanyu Mithun, who lived up to expectations and scripted an important win in the season opener.For the lanky Mithun, the last day of the four-day Elite Group ‘B’ tie against last year’s runners-up Uttar Pradesh on Friday, brought double celebrations as he also took season’s first hattrick, sending UP crashing to a 185-run defeat.Mithun’s impact was felt soon after

Wanted: Kindred spirit for the great Tendulkar

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:09:15 GMT

This was one of Sachin Tendulkar's best and, in many ways, the saddest innings. How could the Gods allow this; how could his mates not be inspired when thousands in stands and millions on telly were ready to step on the field and bat for him? This isn't time to coldly dissect the game. Instead, the story-writers must pick up their pens; the film-makers get behind their cameras; the playwrights roll

Younis eyeing series win against Kiwis ahead of second Abu Dhabi ODI

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Riding high on the win in the first game of the three match series against New Zealand, Pakistan captain Younis Khan has said that his team has the potential to crush the Black Caps in all the three games.Pakistan won the first match by a massive margin of 138 runs and Khan said his boys would be going out all guns blazing in the second match on Friday (Today) to take an invincible 2-0 lead in the

Flintoff expresses joy over new Lancashire deal

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has expressed his delight over a new three-year deal with English County cricket team Lancashire.Flintoff, 31, will play limited overs cricket for the county after he called time on his England Test career at the end of the summer.Flintoff, who made his Red Rose debut in 1995, still hopes to play one-day and Twenty20 for his country once his recovery from knee surgery is

Wayne Rooney to get son KAIs name tattooed

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Proud daddy Wayne Rooney wants to celebrate the birth of his first child by getting a tattoo of son KAI's name, it has emerged.The Man Utd striker, 24, has wife Coleen's monicker on his left arm, reports The Sun."He's been designing what it will look like. At the moment he would like it on his lower back."He can't wait to get to the tattoo parlour and knowing Wayne he'll want something special - the

England to focus on power hitting, greater athleticism against Proteas in ODIs

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

England cricket team management has said the players will be asked to focus on power hitting and on greater athleticism in the field when they take on the Proteas in a one-day series starting from today here.The tour opens with a 50-over floodlit game against Diamond Eagles and, the visitors are keen to reverse years of underachievement.According to The Telegraph, Andy Flower, the team director, is

Man U will not freeze against Chelsea on Sunday: Fergie

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has vowed his team will not freeze against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.United had flopped 2-0 at Liverpool last month, but the Old Trafford chief said: "It's always hard at Chelsea, but we'll deal with it better than we did at Anfield."It was difficult at Anfield. You have to have a winning mentality and it was missing at Liverpool.

Beckham's off-field revenue soared after LA move

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Beckham's off-field revenue soared after LA move < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateDavid Beckham earned nearly 10 million pounds ($16.5 million) from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.The England midfielder's latest accounts show that his marketability was unaffected by his move from Real Madrid to the United States, where football is a minority sport.Newly

Ferguson asks Man U to get their act together against Chelsea

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:28:48 GMT

RateManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered his men to get their act together ahead of the crucial clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Manchester United has won only once in 11 visits and another loss would leave them five points behind Chelsea."Our record there has not been good. We must get our act together. But there's no point looking back, just look at our present squad and what

Diesel decision

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:20:41 GMT

I am interested in a diesel car and am contemplating the Maruti Suzuki Ritz and Swift and the Fiat Grande Punto. I drive about 50 km within the city daily, and once or twice a month to places around Mumbai (Pune, Nashik, Surat, etc). Which would be the better car to own and drive keeping in mind usually only two adults and a kid/teen travel?Mehul M, MumbaiAll the three cars that you have shortlisted

'We are now back to focusing on finding a CEO'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:59:56 GMT

WNS, an NYSE-listed business process outsourcing (BPO) company, recorded good second quarter numbers, reflecting the improving market conditions in global markets. Neeraj Bhargava, Group CEO, attributed the performance to better volume growth and a robust pipeline. In a chat with Shivani Shinde, he spoke about the recent stake sale talks with Warburg Pincus, appointing a new CEO and other issues. Excerpts:Could

‘Says a lot about our character’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:29:47 GMT

Apart from opening up a handy lead in a series reduced to a best-of-three affair after the first four games, Australia have also gained a few psychological points from Thursday's nerve tickler in Hyderabad. All of it has got to do with confidence and for a side besieged by injuries on a tough tour, it couldn't have come at a better time.Keeping the Indians at bay on pitches manufactured to suit batsmen

Sachin's 175 is better than mine: Kapil

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:00 GMT

is not for everyone to assess what Sachin Tendulkar did in Hyderabad. An innings of such scale, magnitude, brilliance and craftsmanship cannot easily be comprehended or commented upon by lesser mortals. But one man perhaps possesses that right. Kapil Dev had been there and done exactly that 26 years ago in Tunbridge Wells on a nondescript day against Zimbabwe. If anything, he perhaps did one better,

Truncated affair on the cards

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:02:00 GMT

very unlikely that the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, will witness another 600-run humdinger. Light fades early in this northeastern state and hence, the sixth ODI will start as early as 8.15 am and end at 4.15pm.But even an early start may not guarantee us a 50-overs-a-side match. Early morning fog may turn India's do-or-die match into a truncated affair. The average score on this ground is 240. And

DS, Danam face wrath of partymen

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:44:05 GMT

Congress leaders who weredenied tickets for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) electionsalong with their followers on Friday laid siege to the Jubilee Hills residenceof PCC president D Srinivas and staged massive protests alleging largescale scamin the distribution of tickets.While the Congress maintained thatthere was a huge demand for tickets and that many were sure to get disappointedas

Federer breezes into semis, Djokovic rallies

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:49:06 GMT

breezed into the Swiss Indoors semi-finals on Friday but the home crowd's hopes of an all-Swiss final were dashed when Novak Djokovic [Federer overcame Evgeny Korolev 6-3, 6-2 and will face unseeded compatriot Marco Chiudinelli, a 6-1, 6-3 winner over Frenchman Richard Gasquet, in Saturday's semi-final.Wawrinka, the other home quarter-finalist, won the first set against the world number three and was

Not reading much into standings: Subrata

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:53 GMT

might have moved to the top of the I-League table, but Chirag United coach Subrata Bhattacharya chose to downplay the fact saying it’s nothing to create a hue and cry about.Speaking after their 2-0 victory over Salgaocar Friday, Subrata said: “We may be leading the standings at present, but I don’t think we should ponder upon that too much. It’s long league and I’m not at all concerned about the current

Arsenal look to carry form

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:53 GMT

Fast-improving Arsenal can creep above Manchester United on Saturday if they win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.The Gunners go into the match seeking to stretch a two-month unbeaten streak in which they have outscored their league opponents 19-5 and also looking to build momentum ahead of a crucial match against Chelsea on Nov. 29.Cesc Fabregas has been in fine form for Arsenal and, with Samir Nasri scoring

Yanina, Xavier banned

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:53 GMT

Open semi-finalist Yanina Wickmayer has been suspended for a year by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal for failing to report her whereabouts to anti-doping officials three times.Spokesman Koen Uman of the Flemish Doping Tribunal said the suspension “has immediate effect,” meaning 20 year-old Wickmayer would have to withdraw from the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions in Bali, where she was scheduled

Kuszczak reveals feud in the ranks

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:53 GMT

Tomasz Kuszczak has voiced his frustration that rival Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar “maybe doesn’t like me” after suggesting that the Dutch veteran is reluctant to pass on help and advice.United manager Alex Ferguson has billed Van der Sar, 39, as comparable to Peter Schmeichel in terms of his standing as one of the world’s greatest ever goalkeepers.But despite recruiting Polish goalkeeper

‘Squeeze’ in Sunday’s card

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:53 GMT

upper class horses, including the likely favourite, Credit Squeeze, have lined up for the 1,400m Hilliard Cup, the chief attraction in Sunday’s eight-event card. Fields on the day are big and very competitive, indicating that the winner-spotting is not going to be an easy task. The first race starts at 12.30pm.Italian Glory 60.5, Sense Of Style 60.5, St Moritz 56.5, Protection 55, Betelgeuse 52.5,

Delhi draw, Karnataka ease past UP

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:47:01 GMT

size="2">Baroda, Nov. 6: Delhi failed to force a win after asking Baroda to follow on and settled for three points from the drawn encounter on the basis of their first innings lead in their Ranji Trophy Super League Group B tie here on Friday.

Sumit Narwal completed a five-wicket haul, claiming both Baroda wickets that fell on Friday. He returned figures of 5/71 from

Roma late show stuns Cottagers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:00 GMT

size="2">Paris, Nov. 6: Fulham compromiised their hopes of advancing in the Europa League on Thursday when Roma came from behind to win 2-1 in Italy, the English Premiership side ending the Group E contest with nine men, while Everton slumped 2-0 at home to Benfica.

Diomansy Kamara shocked the Stadio Olimpico by netting a spotkick on 19 minutes after Marco Andreolli

Stage set for Guwahati ODI

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:01 GMT

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GUWAHATI

Nov. 6: Fans here were left heartbroken after the Mumbai terror attacks back in November, 2008 deprived them of witnessing Mahendra Singh Dhoni and company’s dominance over a hapless England. However, this time, spectators at the Nehru Stadium are set to get their money’s worth when Team India battle for survival on Sunday.

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Indian ace Saina now World No. 6

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:47:54 GMT

Saina Nehwal attained a personal best when she made it to the World No. 6 in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings which were issued in Kuala Lumpur late on Thursday night. The main reason for her good showing was her back-to-back quarter-final appearance in the Denmark and French Super Series tournaments which earned her about 5000 points. The Indian ace, who was ranked eighth a week

Injuries leave Liverpool struggling

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:18 GMT

LONDON: Liverpool needs to find a way to overcome the likely absence of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard or it could lose another must-win game against Birmingham on Monday.Liverpool’s reliance on the pair has been exposed by their continual injuries this season, leaving their team on the verge of Champions League elimination and nine points off the top of the Premier League after just 11 games.Monday’s

The action now shifts to Guwahati

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:18 GMT

way Doug Bollinger (above) and Clinton McKay have slipped into the shoes of Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson is a reflection of the bench strength that the Aussies possess.Guwahati: Gifting hope is a tough task. However, Sachin Tendulkar has repeatedly done that over a two-decade career. Tendulkar’s 175 at Hyderabad on Thursday night fitted in snugly into his role of being a dispenser of smiles.Sadly,

Iraq mauls India

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:18 GMT

Delhi: India started its AFC Cup under-19 football qualification campaign on a disastrous note with host Iraq blanking it 5-0 in the opening match at the Francouse Hareeri stadium in Arbil.Amjed Waleed Hussain and Mustafa Jalal scored two goals each, while substitute Muhaimen found the net once in the one-sided affair on Thursday, according to information received here.Playing on home soil, Iraq displayed

Education loan campaign begins in Tirupur district

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:17:37 GMT

Samayamoorthy handing over the provisional sanction order to a loan applicant at the mega educational loan campaign organised by the district administration and the Lead Bank at Dharapuram in Tirupur district on Friday.Tirupur: Collector C. Samayamoorthy inaugurated the four-phase ‘mega education loan campaign,’ being jointly organised by the district administration and the Lead Bank in the district,

Younus has right to consider T20 comeback: Butt

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:32:13 GMT

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt feels national captain Younus Khan has done no wrong by expressing his desire to make a Twenty20 comeback and the senior batsman should not be criticised for it."If Younus has expressed the will to comeback to the T20 team that is his right. He has every right to express himself," Butt said on Friday.Younus had announced his retirement from Twenty20 cricket

Rufus, Nivedita shine in Indian International regatta

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Rufus Patrick and Nivedita Ravi Varman clinched the titles in the Optimist class in their respective categories on the concluding day of the Volvo Indian International Regatta here Friday.Denmark's Kristian Kirkterp and Mathias Sletten emerged winners in the 29er class, having assured themselves of the title with an unassailable lead.With the North-East monsoon active and the winds dying, the concluding

Drogba will be Chelseas star against Man U on Sunday: Deco

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

midfielder Deco has warned Manchester United that Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba will emerge as the star of Sunday's Stamford Bridge clash between the two teams.Deco is confident that Drogba will make sure Chelsea bag four points - three for the win and one for the morale boost of beating their closest rivals.The Sun quoted Deco, 32, as saying: "The big difference between us and United is in attack.

Red Cards dominate Europa League action

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

cards dominated Thursday's action in the Europa League as several clubs ended their matches with just nine players after having two men sent off.There was joy though for Werder Bremen, Shakhtar Donetsk and Galatasaray as they secured their place in the next round with two games to spare.Werder Bremen scored late in the game through Tim Borowski and Hugo Almeida in their Group L match against Austria

Editors Guild deeply mourns untimely demise of Prabhash Joshi

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Editors Guild of India has deeply mourned the untimely demise of veteran editor, columnist and Gandhian activist Prabhash Joshi in New Delhi on the night of November 5.Joshi was one of the active members of the Guild, who had strived hard throughout his career in journalism to uphold freedom of the press and worked for perfecting professional standards.He was one of the pioneers of Hindi journalism,

Djokovic shows no mercy in first-ever bagel rout

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Second seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Jan Henrych as he smothered the Czech 6-0, 6-0 at the Swiss Indoors to earn the first "double bagel" of his career at the elite level Thursday.The Serb was unstoppable in 52 minutes as the journeyman donated 40 unforced errors in the hammering."I know the crowd wanted him to win the last game, but I felt the need to win every game. There's no room for sympathy,

Prime Minister condoles demise of noted journalist Prabhash Joshi

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Friday deeply condoled the passing away of veteran journalist Prabhash Joshi, who died of a heart attack here last night.In his condolence message to Joshi's wife Usha Joshi, Dr. Singh said: "I am deeply grieved to learn of the sudden and sad demise of your husband Prabhash Joshi, a veteran journalist of our country.""Joshi was a man of extraordinary intellectual courage and professional integrity.

Rooney wants to emulate Giggs record at Manchester United

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney wants to finish his career at the club by emulating record appearance holder Ryan Giggs.The England strike star, 24, has racked up 252 games for United in five years and scored 105 goals, and seems determined that new son Kai grows up a Mancunian and watches daddy playing at Old Trafford until he hangs up his boots.Rooney still has some way to go to catch up with

Trains with jails for hooligans during South Africa World Cup

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Hooligans will face a tough time in South Africa during the 2010 World Cup, with long-distance trains transporting fans around the country being fitted with cells and a police station for those creating trouble.World Cup 2010 chief executive Danny Jordaan, the visionary who won the World Cup for South Africa, said: "We will open the case against you and put you in jail on the train while you are travelling.

Now, a Royal Mint medal to commemorate Sir Bobby Robson

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

recognition of his services to English football, the Royal Mint in the UK will issue a special medal in the name of former football manager Sir Bobby Robson.The Royal Mint said the honour is normally reserved for members of the Royal Family, but has been extended to Sir Bobby, who died of cancer in July. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the medal will be donated to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation,

Real Madrid still not ready to win Champions League: Ronaldo

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Portuguese and Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo still believes his new club has a long way to go to win the Champions League.The Sun quoted Ronaldo, 24, as saying: "I don't know if we are ready to win the Champions League. We are trying to take things one step at a time.""Barcelona play better football but that is because they have been together for several seasons, not just for a few months. With

Ankle operation not necessary for Cristiano Ronaldo

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Spanish giants Real Madrid announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will not, after all, need an operation on his battered right ankle.This decision has been taken after Ronaldo was examined in Amsterdam by Dutch specialist Nicolas Van Dijk, who operated upon the ankle in July 2008.Ronaldo, the world's most expensive player, will rest for 15 days then spent 15 more days preparing to return to action.Madrid

Liverpools Torres may need hernia surgery

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT

Liverpool FC striker Fernando Torres has flown to Spain to undergo more tests on his dodgy groin, as there are fears that he may need hernia surgery.Torres will get a second opinion in Valencia, with the prospect of going under the knife an option, The Sun reports.A spokesman said: "Fernando did further tests as part of his rehabilitation. He and Steven (Gerrard) both continue to make progress."The

Phillies title gear a hit far from World Series

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Phillies title gear a hit far from World Series < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateRich Stearns works and lives just outside Seattle. He grew up in New York state. He lived in Philadelphia for 10 years.So he was torn as a fan watching the Yankees and Phillies in the just-completed World Series."I just want to make sure someone loses, so others can win," the president of World Vision said.The leader of

BCS would enjoy economic impact of Notre Dame

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

BCS would enjoy economic impact of Notre Dame < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateCharlie Weis likes his team's chances of earning a Bowl Championship Series berth — if No. 19 Notre Dame keeps winning.Gator Bowl president Rick Catlett does, too. Catlett said the Gator Bowl would love to have a Fighting Irish team that finishes 10-2, but can't imagine it happening."I can tell you that four BCS bowl directors

Hornets owner Shinn says he has prostate cancer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Hornets owner Shinn says he has prostate cancer < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateNew Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease."My wife, Denise, and I remain strong in our faith and will maintain a positive attitude as I battle this with intense fervor and drive," Shinn said in a news

Olympic officials tender $1.1 billion in contracts

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Olympic officials tender $1.1 billion in contracts < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateLondon Olympic organizers will tender for $1.1 billion worth of goods and services between now and the 2012 Games.Organizing committee LOCOG said Wednesday it would procure services in eight different categories for suppliers, licensees and sponsors.LOCOG chairman Sebastian Coe said the Olympics could herald a "golden

In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateIn Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.Here, and across most of Europe, vaccine to protect against the

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

"The Gathering Storm (Wheel of Time)" by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson (TOR Books)1. "The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy" by Bill Simmons (Ballantine/ESPN)2. "SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance" by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner (William Morrow)5. "Arguing With Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and

Ferdinand injury giving United cause for concern

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Ferdinand injury giving United cause for concern < ');" class="size11 blue"> Rate: Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, whose form for club and country has been under close scrutiny this season, will miss the visit to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday amid growing fears over his fitness.United manager Alex Ferguson, who marked his 23rd anniversary in charge of the club on Friday, said that

Ruling on Serena's US Open tirade expected soon

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Ruling on Serena's US Open tirade expected soon < ');" class="size11 blue"> RateUnited States Tennis Association president Lucy Garvin told The Associated Press on Friday that Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock has completed his investigation and a ruling is expected soon.Garvin said she expects a decision in "no more than two weeks" and it "could be sooner." She added that she thinks Williams is

Organizers struggle to fill Beijing's Bird Nest

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:24 GMT

Organizers struggle to fill Beijing's Bird Nest < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateChinese officials continue to struggle to find uses for the Bird's Nest Stadium, the iconic centerpiece of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Finding new events for the 80,000-seat venue is a constant problem, Zhou Bin, the stadium's director of research and development, was quoted as saying Wednesday in the official China Daily