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Cristiano to return; AC Milan upbeat

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:12 GMT

Real Madrid’s Kaka (left) chats with Mahamadou Diarra (centre) and Cristiano Ronaldo during a training session in Madrid on Tuesday. (AFP)Cristiano Ronaldo will make his return from a long injury layoff when Real Madrid play FC Zurich in the Champions League Wednesday. Real could improve their prospects of advancing from Group C to join Lyon, Bordeaux, Chelsea, Porto, Manchester United and Sevilla

Force India begin hunt

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:12 GMT

Force India Tuesday announced that Scottish driver Paul di Resta and current Indy Lights champion American JR Hildebrand will be tested on the VJM02 car in Jerez, Spain, next week for a potential test or reserve driver’s role in the team for next season.Paul (23) and 21-year-old Hildebrand were selected for the December 1-3 test drive after their outstanding performance in the team’s simulator last

Robinson happy to ring changes

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:48 GMT

starting XV for Saturday's final autumn international against Argentina, handing a debut to Edinburgh flanker Alan MacDonald, as well as recalling Ben Cairns and Thom Evans.MacDonald, 24, will start in place of John Barclay, who is rested following his awesome defensive efforts against Fiji and the Wallabies.MacDonald, Cairns and Evans have all been rewarded for their performances for the A team in

del Potro weathers the Verdasco challenge

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:48:59 GMT

Open champion Juan Martin del Potro kept alive his challenge at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(1) victory over Fernando Verdasco on Tuesday.After losing his opening Group A match to Andy Murray, del Potro knew he had to see off Verdasco in their first ever Tour meeting to remain in contention for a semi-final place.The 21-year-old rose to the challenge with a typically belligerent display

Ferguson: Final double was underrated

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:07:34 GMT

believes Manchester United's achievement in reaching consecutive finals has been badly underestimated.

Top players for Crompton Greaves golf from Mon 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:38:43 GMT

Crompton Greaves Golf Open 2009, which boasts a prize money of Rs.8 million, will be staged at the Willingdon Sports Club, here from November 25-28.The star-studded field of the Aircel-Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) event will feature some of India's top professionals, including C. Muniyappa (reigning Indian Open champion), Anirban Lahiri (current leader on the Aircel-PGTI Order of Merit),

Hugh Jackman to fight robots in Spielberg movie

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:06:45 GMT

star Hugh Jackman has signed up to fight robots in a new Steven Spielberg movie.The 41-year-old is to star in Spielberg's new sci-fi 'Real Steel', which tells the story of a futuristic boxing industry where robots take over from real fighters, reports imdb.com.The big budget blockbuster is the first project for the filmmaker's DreamWorks Studio since the legendary director cut ties with Paramount Pictures

IN THE CITY

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:12 GMT

Mahadevi Birla Girls’ HS School emerged champions in the third inter-school girls’ karate-do tournament. St Agnes’ Convent, Howrah, was the first runners-up.Bulan CA beat Paikpara Sporting by 157 runs in the Priyak memorial sub-junior cricket meet, organised by Benrec on Tuesday.The four-day Cosco-Stiga Cossimbazar Table Tennis Championships, organised by WBTTA, will get underway on Wednesday.

That’s the way I bat: Chirag

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:12 GMT

Chirag Pathak set the Eden on fire, taking 19 runs off Ranadeb Bose in the first over of the match. Saurashtra ensured that momentum was not lost through the day.“That is the way I bat. If there’s something to hit, I will go for it even if it is the first ball of the day,” said the left-hander. Chirag, incidentally, had taken 22 runs off Zaheer Khan’s first over in the Ranji semi-final against Mumbai,

Referee mulled quitting

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:12 GMT

Swedish referee who failed to spot Thierry Henry’s handball in the World Cup playoff between France and Ireland says the incident made him consider quitting.Martin Hansson said in Tuesday’s edition of a regional Swedish newspaper that the criticism that followed made him wonder whether it was worth continuing his eight-year career as an international referee.“I thought: is the job really worth all

Finally, BHA to get astroturf

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:12 GMT

state government Tuesday announced that it had earmarked a plot inside the Salt Lake Stadium complex for the laying of an astroturf surface. The project, when complete, will give the city its second astroturf surface after the one at the Sports Authority of India.State government officials had accompanied a team from the Bengal Hockey Association (BHA) to the stadium on Monday and showed them the plot

Gershwin fancied

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:12 GMT

Zarir Darashah-trained Gershwin may be hard to beat in the 1,600m Committee Trophy, the main attraction in Wednesday’s race card. D. Gnaneshwar partners the three-year-old horse.

Maharashtra meets Karnataka

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:48:59 GMT

Nipun Chauhan and Egypsio Noronha scored two goals each as Maharashtra registered a 4-1 win over Goa in the semifinals of the 32nd National sub-junior football championships here on Tuesday.Maharashtra’s defence put a check on Goa’s fluent passing game with some firm tackling while playmaker Avesh Shaikh’s vision and distribution ensured a stranglehold on the game for the home team.Bipin Mullick pulled

Giants RB Jacobs fine after injuring leg

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:23:44 GMT

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says his right leg feels "really good" and he should play against Denver on Thursday.Jacobs missed the fourth quarter and overtime in the Giants' 34-31 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday after he was tackled by Thomas DeCoud and Stephen Nicholas on a 5-yard run late in the third quarter."I took a little hit near the leg, but it wasn't anything bad," Jacobs

Big Ben expected to play despite concussion

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:23:44 GMT

Ben

Vols safety Janzen Jackson reinstated to team

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:23:44 GMT

Vols safety Janzen Jackson reinstated to team < ');" class="size11 blue"> RateTennessee coach Lane Kiffin says freshman safety Janzen Jackson will be allowed to return to team activities immediately and will start Saturday at Kentucky.Jackson was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted aggravated robbery on Nov. 12 at a convenience store near Tennessee's Knoxville campus. Jackson's teammates,

Weis focuses on Stanford

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:23:44 GMT

Charlie Weis tried to set the example for his Notre Dame players Tuesday by refusing to talk about his future or any other distractions at his weekly news conference, focusing instead on Stanford.The coach said he answered all the big-picture questions Sunday. That's when he said he couldn't argue if Notre Dame officials decided to fire him with a 6-5 record.Overall, Weis has a 35-26 in five seasons

CSKA Moscow vs Wolfsburg Preview

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:48 GMT

Wolfsburg

Fossati: Experience vital in Copa

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:48 GMT

club finals last season, the 2008 Copa Libertadores, 2008 FIFA Club World Cup and 2009 Recopa Sudamericana.They are striker Claudio Bieler, goalkeeper Jose Cevallos, defenders Norberto Araujo, Renan Calle and Jairo Campos and midfielders William Araujo, Pedro Larrea and Enrique Vera.Vera is the only one to miss tomorrow's game due to a broken toe and Fossati wants his players to use their experience."This

Robinson happy to ring changes

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:08:26 GMT

Andy Robinson has claimed making changes to the Scotland side who secured a victory over Australia merely highlighted the competition for places.

Spurs director to leave for Whitecaps

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:48 GMT

Whitecaps play in the United Soccer Leagues First Division but are set to join the MLS in 2011, with Barber joining them next year after working on Spurs' shirt and new stadium sponsorship until the end of February.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said: "Paul will take up his new position in the spring of 2010. He will remain in his role of executive director progressing our new shirt sponsor and stadium

Ferguson waiting on Van der Sar

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:48 GMT

his 39th birthday recently, having started the season on the treatment table after breaking a couple of fingers in a pre-season encounter with Bayern Munich.The veteran Dutchman's performances have been of their usual top quality, leading to the belief he will sign another one-year contract.That news will not go down well with either Tomasz Kuszczak or Ben Foster, who expressed his frustration last

Hart suffers Portsmouth axe

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:48 GMT

Stoke on Sunday and are four points adrift of safety, ahead of this weekend's clash with Manchester United.Portsmouth have a ready-made replacement for Hart at the club after bringing in former Chelsea manager Avram Grant as director of football last month.The club have not yet named Hart's successor however, and coaches Paul Groves and Ian Woan have taken temporary charge of the first team.Portsmouth

Rashid, Rahul share lead at LG Amateur

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:28:03 GMT

Rashid Khan and Rahul Bajaj shot identical 69 each to take the lead after the first round of the LG Western India Amateur at the Par-71 Poona Club Golf Course here today.Bajaj had as many as six birdies in his round, while Rashid managed to get to the mark with a final-hole eagle.Hyderabad's Arshdeep Tiwana is two back after he carded a round of even-par 71. Two shots further back, at two-over 73 for

Duo get starting places for France

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:44:48 GMT

Fulgence Ouedraogo and William Servat have been handed starting berths for France's final autumn international against New Zealand in Marseille.The pair were recalled to the squad by coach Marc Lievremont on Sunday following Les Bleus' 43-5 victory over Samoa in Paris.Romain Millo Chluski and Fabien Barcella also come back into the pack, while Julien Dupuy is preferred to Morgan Parra and Damien Traille

Bayern Munich vs Maccabi Haifa Preview

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:56 GMT

Louis van Gaal will send Bayern Munich to face Maccabi Haifa knowing even victory may not be enough to keep their Champions League campaign alive.The Bavarian giants need to beat the Israeli champions at the Allianz Arena to stand any chance of progressing to the last 16, but even that might not be enough.Bordeaux have already assured their progress and Juventus can do likewise if they beat Les Girondins

'Frustated' Sami livid with ICL for non-payment of dues

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:19:04 GMT

| < ');" class="size11 blue"> Rate'Forgotten' Pakistan speedster Mohammad Sami is frustrated with the Indian Cricket League (ICL) and has blamed the rebel league of not paying his dues despite several reminders.Sami, who once headed Pakistan's pace attack along with Shoaib Akhtar, blamed the ICL for delaying his payments unnecessarily."They (ICL) have not paid me the final three installments. I believe

Striker Jamie Carragher does not believe Benitez's Anfield Empire will crumble

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Liverpool centre forward Jamie Carragher does not believe coach Rafa Benitez's Anfield empire will crumble if Liverpool suffer a Champions League knock out.

Bougherra omitted for Gers clash

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:15:05 GMT

Rangers will be without defender Madjid Bougherra for Tuesday's must-win Champions League match against Stuttgart at Ibrox.The Algerian international will be left out after his late return from World Cup duty, meaning Danny Wilson will partner David Weir in central defence.Kyle Lafferty comes in for Steven Naismith as the only change to the side that beat Kilmarnock on Saturday.US international winger

India wins 6 medals including 2 gold in AAC

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:26:43 GMT

archers did the country proud, winning six medals - two gold, two silver and two bronze -in the just concluded 16th Asian Archery Championship held at Bali (Indonesia).Isiah Rajendra Sanam won the gold medal in the men's individual compound event on November 21. The 15th-ranked Andhra Pradesh archer pushed fourth-ranked Indonesian Nyoman Puruhito to the second place with a 106-103 final verdict. The

Ochoa edges Shin for LPGA's top player award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:16:52 GMT

Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin fought to the last hole for the LPGA's top player award.She finished two strokes behind tournament winner Anna Nordqvist at the LPGA Tour Championship on Monday. The 22-year-old's final-round 65 was good enough to beat Ochoa in the weather-shortened event at 13 under par on Monday.Shin needed to finish seventh or better to win the LPGA player of the year award, but missed

Ashley Cole says he is proud of wife Cheryl's X Factor success

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:39:45 GMT

Ashley Cole says he is proud of wife Cheryl's X Factor success < ');" class="size11 blue"> RateBrit football player Ashley Cole has revealed that he is very proud of his wife Cheryl's success, and denies claims that he is jealous.Cole, 28, spoke out after rumours started that their marriage has been crumbling ever since Cheryl's solo career took off, and after she appeared twice on The X Factor without

Djokovic keeps streak alive with 11th straight win

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:47:44 GMT

Novak Djokovic claimed his 11th victory in a row with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 comeback over Nikolay Davydenko to start the ATP World Tour Finals on what was a disappointing day for rival Rafael Nadal.Serb Djokovic, winner of three autumn titles in six weeks on two continents, moved to 19-1 Monday since the mid-September end of the US Open.His only loss during his hot streak came against Russian Davydenko last

Beckham suffers from asthma: Spokesman

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:48:49 GMT

David Beckham has suffered from a mild form of asthma since childhood, the England midfielder's spokesman was quoted as saying in British newspapers on Tuesday.The 34-year-old Beckham was photographed on Sunday using an inhaler during L.A. Galaxy's 5-4 defeat on penalties by Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer's championship game in Seattle."David has suffered with this since he was a young boy,

Bhupathi-Knowles win 2nd Group match in World Tour Finals!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:01 GMT

India’s Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark knowles of the Bahamas overcame a tough challenge from the Polish pair of Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski to win 3-6, 6-3, 10-7 in a Group A doubles match of ATP WOrld Tour Finals here Tuesday.Bhupathi and Knowles, seeded third, fought back after losing the first set to win in an hour and 15 minutes.Bhupathi and Knowles had beaten the Czech-Slovak combination

England bid back on track, economic benefits huge - Gill!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:01 GMT

England’s 2018 World Cup bid has addressed the concerns of FIFA vice-president Jack Warner and offers a low risk option, Manchester United chief executive David Gill said on Tuesday.CONCACAF head Warner criticised England organisers last month saying their bid lacked “stardust” and was falling off the pace. But Gill, who holds an advisory role to England’s bid committee, said a boardroom reshuffle

Milan feeling buoyant, says Leonardo!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:01 GMT

Milan: AC Milan coach Leonardo insisted on Tuesday that his team has been buoyed by a recent unbeaten run of nine games ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Marseille.Milan top group C on head-to-head record over Real Madrid with the French giants just a point behind.If the Italians win they will be through to the knock-out phase, while a draw would mean they can guarantee qualification

Karnataka govt to hold talks with ArcelorMittal

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:46:05 GMT

BANGALORE:The Karnataka government will be holding high-level talks with a team fromArcelorMittal on November 27, to take forward the latter’s proposal to setup a multi-billion dollar steel plant in the state.The Karnatakalarge and medium industries minister Murugesh R Nirani told ET that a high levelteam from ArcelorMittal will be meeting chief minister BS Yeddyurappa todiscuss their plans for a steel

Juan Martin del Potro wins 1st match at ATP Finals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:51:48 GMT

Juan Martin del Potro wins 1st match at ATP Finals < ');" class="size11 blue"> RateJuan Martin del Potro held on to beat Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (1) Tuesday in his second round-robin match of the ATP World Tour Finals.The fifth-ranked Argentine rebounded from his opening loss to Andy Murray at the season-ending tournament, trading powerful forehands and accurate backhands with Verdasco throughout

NFL makes Vikings-Cardinals night game on Dec. 6

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:51:48 GMT

NFL makes Vikings-Cardinals night game on Dec. 6 < ');" class="size11 blue"> RateThe NFL has moved the Minnesota at Arizona game to the night slot on Dec. 6 under its flexible scheduling policy.The league announced Tuesday that it was moving the original Week 13 night game, New England at Miami, to a 1 p.m. EST start. It will switch the Vikings-Cardinals game from 4:15 p.m. to 8:20 p.m EST.The league's

Lievremont wary of flawless All Blacks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:44:48 GMT

Marc Lievremont accepts France will be up against a virtually flawless New Zealand side who will be out for revenge on Saturday.Lievremont's troops will head into the Marseille encounter looking to complete a clean sweep of autumn international successes following wins over world champions South Africa and Samoa.With victories over Australia, Wales and Italy already in the bank, Graham Henry guided

Live text - Tuesday football

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:29:05 GMT

"I think the only scenario in which Rafa leaves/is sacked is if Liverpool finish outside the top four. However, Guus Hiddink is unemployed at the moment"Here is some chat on the Lyon team: The French side have named a relatively strong side in Florence, making three changes from the team that drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield three weeks ago. Former Newcastle defender Jean-Alain Boumsong slots in

None of the above' option for voters, now

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:37:04 GMT

Voters this time have thechoice to express their dissent against candidates in the fray by using theprovisions of Section 49O of the Representation of People's Act (RPA) whichequips the electorate with the power to say that they do not like any of thecandidates.Ranchi deputy commissioner (DC) K K Soan said though theprovision was available to voters earlier, too, there was lack of awarenessabout this

Johnson pledges to prove his worth

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:11 GMT

A revitalised Mitchell Johnson has vowed to put his poor showing in the recent Ashes series to bed in this summer's Test series against Pakistan and the West Indies.A revitalised Mitchell Johnson has vowed to put his poor showing in the recent Ashes series to bed in this summer's Test series against Pakistan and the West Indies.was named player of the series on the tour to South Africa in April but

Ranji Trophy- Brief updates

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:11 GMT

side the worst possible start being out to Ablish for a duck at team score of one.The other opener Jay Desai (31) and Niraj Patel (39) put up a brief resistance with a 74-run stand for the second wicket before they fell in quick succession.Captain Parthiv Patel could not do much as he was out cheaply for four to Gony and when he was out, half of his side's batsmen had returned to the pavilion for just

Champions League Tuesday LIVE

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:56 GMT

Liverpool visit the Stadion Oláh Gábor Út needing a win against Debrecen to keep the Reds’ Champions League dreams alive.is dedicated to bringing you the best football experience besides watching the match LIVE on the telly.Experience live text commentary, team news, starting line-ups, match statistics and player ratings.And for those who need to know everything about everything - we proudly bring

Rossi keen to meet expectations

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:56 GMT

New Palermo coach Delio Rossi is cautiously optimistic he can turn around the flagging fortunes of the Sicilian club.Rossi, who has been out of work since leaving Lazio in the summer after four years in Rome, was appointed yesterday following the sacking of Walter Zenga.After a bright start, Palermo have slipped to 12th in the Serie A table with 17 points from 13 matches, but Rossi is relishing his

Toni at breaking point with coach

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:56 GMT

Luca Toni has had enough of Louis van Gaal and has virtually given Bayern Munich an ultimatum that either the Dutchman goes or he will seek a transfer.The Italy striker has struggled to make a positive impression on Van Gaal, who has left him on the sidelines for much of this season even since he recovered from injury."I have had problems with him for four months now and there is a limit to everything,"

Wiley calls for end to Fergie row

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:56 GMT

Wiley has decided against suing Sir Alex Ferguson for defamation but has expressed his "bitter disappointment" with the manager's attack on his fitness.

Corluka's agent dismisses Juve link

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:56 GMT

Vedran Corluka's agent has rubbished speculation linking the Tottenham defender with a move to Italian giants Juventus.The 23-year-old Croatia international is a target for the Serie A outfit, according to the Italian press, but his representative insists he intends to stay put.Mario Mamic said to www.tuttomercatoweb.com: "Juventus? He still has a five-year contract with Tottenham to respect."On whether

Champion boxer survived where friends went astray

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:16:52 GMT

He remembers seeing people taking and selling drugs before he was old enough to comprehend what that meant. He remembers noticing the sudden absence of older people in the neighborhood and realizing they'd been locked up — or worse. He remembers hearing gunfire, and his mom's command to "hit the deck.""I remember me standing by our complex one time, I walked out and there was a guy laying dead right

Astana cycling team on the brink after new demands

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:16:52 GMT

Astana cycling team on the brink after new demands < ');" class="arial11blue1"> RateThe future of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's Astana team is again in doubt after cycling's ruling body made new demands for financial guarantees.Kazakh Cycling Federation deputy president Nikolai Proskurin said Tuesday that the International Cycling Union is demanding a bank guarantee of Astana's annual

FIFA to hold extraordinary meeting before draw

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:36:00 GMT

FIFA will hold an extraordinary meeting before next month's World Cup draw to discuss Thierry Henry's handball in the qualifiers and the discovery of a match-fixing ring by German police.The trouble surrounding the Algeria-Egypt qualifier could also be on the agenda of the world governing body at an executive meeting to be held in Cape Town on December 2, two days before the World Cup draw."Due to

Defense still the key for No. 23 Tar Heels

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:39:45 GMT

From the start of the season, North Carolina's players and coaches knew their success largely would be determined by how well their talented defense carried the burden for a young offense.Judging by where the No. 23 Tar Heels stand as they close the regular season, that unit has lived up to its responsibility.North Carolina ranks in the top 12 nationally in four major defensive categories, including

Life sentences for fire murderers

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:21:01 GMT

Herefordshire men who poured petrol over a pawnbroker and set alight to him have been jailed for life.George Black, 41, died after a fire in The Square, Bucknell, Shropshire, in December 2008.Robert Field, 22, of Leominster, and Gareth Powell, 29, of Shobdon, were convicted of murder and told to serve 23 and 20 years in jail.Mr Black's girlfriend, Sylvia Marie Smith, who the court heard was Field's

Flyers-Avalanche Sums, HKN

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:48:49 GMT

Stastny), 1:01. 2, Colorado, Stastny 5 (Cumiskey), 5:32. 3, Philadelphia, Briere 9 (Coburn, Richards), 19:26. Penalties_Pronger, Phi (hooking), 12:09.

Tons of runs in the Park

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:28 GMT

For brief

Freestyle: Just mesmerising!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:27:56 GMT

Peter Kovacs (GA), New Delhi, Nov 24 (Indianfootball.com-IBNS): In countries like Spain, Hungary and Brazil, when a child learns to stand, he learns to kick, walking comes later. Give a child in Brazil, Argentina, England, Nigeria, Ireland, Spain or any other country in the world, a football and he will try to kick and even juggle with it.With time, the jugglery becomes obsessive. The art is slowly

Parreira confirms for Soccerex

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:29:19 GMT

Cape Town, Nov 24 (Indianfootball.com-IBNS): The recently re-appointed head coach for South Africa joins Danny Jordaan on this year’s conference programme.The 2010 FIFA World Cup takes place in just under 200 days time and both speakers will outline the host nation’s readiness both on and off the pitch.Brazil’s World Cup winning manager has returned to manage the Bafana Bafana at a crucial time to

Winless Delhi, UP have point to prove

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:30:35 GMT

With the

Where have all the spinners gone?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:48:02 GMT

Nowadays,

Rosberg to race for Mercedes F1 team!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:21 GMT

Germany's Nico Rosberg will race for Mercedes next season, the team that this year won the Formula One championship as Brawn said on Monday.Rosberg has spent the last four years competing for Williams. Yet to win a race in 70 starts, the 24-year-old son of Finland's 1982 champion Keke finished seventh overall this season. His best finish is second place in Singapore in 2008.Brawn, who emerged from

Argentina book last hockey World Cup berth!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:21 GMT

Argentina bagged the last spotavailable for next year's Hero Honda FIH Hockey World Cup tobe staged here from February 28 to March 13, when they beatBelgium 4-3 in the final of the last qualifying tournament inQuilmes.The hosts put up an attacking brand of game and ralliedfrom behind to edge past Belgium in the keenly-contestedsummit clash of BDO Hockey World Cup Qualifier yesterday.With the victory

Phelps looking ahead to better times in 2010!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:21 GMT

Beverly Hills: Michael Phelps is ready to put an up-and-down post-Olympic year behind him and focus on the challenges that await in 2010, including adjusting to a ban on the high-performance suits that rocked his sport.The 14-time Olympic gold medalist will compete in one final meet, Duel in the Pool on Dec. 18-19 in Manchester, England, before closing out the year."The biggest thing right now is me

Slow bowlers will hold key at Green Park

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:53 GMT

After the run-feast at Ahmedabad, thanks to the docile nature of the pitch there, it is only natural that the surface at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur has attracted a lot of attention in the days leading to the second Test.Being far away from the action and not having had a chance to feel the pitch myself, I cannot say too much about the present surface but having played there many times, this much

Delio Rossi Replaces Walter Zenga As New Palermo Coach

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:31:48 GMT

Delio Rossi took over as the new coach of Palermo after dismissal of former Italy and Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga from the post. Zenga was sacked after his side ended up in a 1-1 draw at home against Sicilian rivals Catania at the weekend.A club website statement said,"Palermo announce the appointment of Delio Rossi as first team coach.”"He has signed a contract up to June 30, 2011 with the

Co-option option

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:37:03 GMT

SDLP assembly member has said that ministers in the Executive should not also serve as councillors.Alban Maginness, who is about to step down from Belfast City Council, said ministers should step down to avoid potential conflicts of interest.Edwin Poots, the minister responsible for councils, has been accused of a conflict of interest because he still sits on Lisburn City Council.Mr Maginness is due

Winning streak Bucked

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:51:56 GMT

Milwaukee Bucks three-game winning streak ended with a 112-98 loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in Monday's NBA action.

Big Sam: I'll be back

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:51:56 GMT

Blackburn manager

Fulham pair in contention against Rovers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

match against Blackburn.Central midfielder Murphy, who captains the Cottagers, has been absent for the past six weeks with knee ligament damage while striker Johnson has been sidelined for more than a month with a groin problem.However, the pair have been in full training over the past three days and Hodgson is weighing up whether to include them in his side to take on Rovers at Craven Cottage."They

Redknapp: Benitez 'manipulates' Reds fans

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp has questioned Rafael Benitez's management and claims that he manipulates the club's fans.On the eve of Liverpool's crunch Champions League showdown in Hungary against Debrecen - where they could fail to reach the last 16 for the first time under Benitez - Redknapp offered a wide-ranging criticism of the Anfield boss.Redknapp believes Benitez should abandon the

Babel threatens to leave Liverpool

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel plans winter talks with Rafael Benitez - and is vowing to leave unless he plays more games.

Ade backs Tevez to score goals

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

City striker Carlos Tevez is being backed to rediscover his scoring touch.The Argentina international has struggled to find the target since his high-profile move from Old Trafford in the summer.He had to settle for a place on the bench on Saturday in the draw against Liverpool after scoring only three goals in the Barclays Premier League this season.Tevez last found the net at Premier League level

Redknapp: I don't want to sell Roman

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

Harry Redknapp has come out to clarify the issue on his misfiring Russian striker, Roman Pavlyuchenko.The gaffer has insisted that he is not willing to lose the former free scoring Russian. Pavlyuchenko is expected to seek greener pastures in the upcoming January transfer window.With the lack of playing time and the World Cup 2010 looming around the corner, It is highly unlikely that the Russian will

Nelsen eager to build on away win

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

captain Ryan Nelsen is looking for his side to kick on after they ended their away-day blues.The 2-0 victory against local rivals Bolton on Sunday banished a run of 10 successive defeats on the road in the league. It was just the boost Blackburn were hoping for, given they have a trip to Craven Cottage and a meeting with Fulham on Wednesday.Nelsen said: "It is our catch-up game and a crucial one. If

Too costly an Angel

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

A disgusted Chelsea have been forced to look elsewhere after being informed of a £36 million price tag.

Coyle hopes for Nugent stay

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has revealed he would like to turn David Nugent's loan deal into a permanent move.

Singapore SEA Games Preview

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

medallists Myanmar on 7 December and conclude their group stage with a match against the hosts Laos on 10 December.2007 Gold medallist Thailand and VFF Cup champions Vietnam are in Group A together with Malaysia, Timor Leste and Cambodia.Group B might be perceived to be the easier group but Coach T Pathmanathan has no illusions about the task ahead."On paper we might look like the stronger team compared

Police hunt for missing prisoner

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:33:03 GMT

Gwent Police are asking for information to find a prisoner serving more than two years for burglary who has absconded from an open prison.He was convicted of burglary and theft at Swansea Crown Court in January, and in May of aggravated vehicle taking at Neath magistrates court.Davies is about 5ft 9in and of slim build. He has short blond hair and green eyes. He is not a sex offender.Officers say it

Susan Boyle the focus of TV special

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:58:32 GMT

Guide Network says it will air a special program starring singing sensation Susan Boyle next month., will feature performances by Boyle, plus interviews with her as well as friends and celebrities including Simon Cowell, a producer of the special.It was last January that the shy, dowdy 47-year-old Boyle stepped on stage to audition for. She electrified the judges and everyone else in earshot with her

Taylor: Honours even after first day

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:11:48 GMT

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"Asia is 'future of football"

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:11 GMT

Football

Harry wants Pavlyuchenko to stay

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:11 GMT

Tottenham manager

Miller blasts late Bougherra

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:11 GMT

Kenny

Fletcher: We are coping without Ronaldo

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:05 GMT

Darren Fletcher feels Manchester United are "more rigid" following the summer exit of Cristiano Ronaldo, with 'everyone knowing their roles'.

Lehmann impressed with Weir longevity

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:05 GMT

Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is the oldest player in the Champions League at the age 40.

Confident Carragher remains positive

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:05 GMT

Liverpool face their Champions League night of reckoning with Jamie Carragher believing the club can triumph in Europe.

Beckenbauer calls for review

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:05 GMT

Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer feels the betting industry needs to be radically reformed if fraudulent activity is to be avoided in future.

Sevilla can be Euro heroes

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:05 GMT

Sevilla can make waves in the Champions League claims club president Jose Maria Del Nido.

BPL Heroes and Zeroes 13

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:05 GMT

Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United were scoring goals for fun while Liverpool and Arsenal unexpectedly dropped points again.

Rangers crave for home victory

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:05 GMT

Walter Smith believes Rangers must make amends for their shocking defeat to Unirea Urziceni when they take on Stuttgart.

Singapore duo hopes to roar

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Singapore's Lam Chih Bing and Mardan Mamat has promised to put Singapore's golf on the world map.

Paes-Dlouhy lose ATP Finals' doubles opener

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:48:09 GMT

BIG LOSS: Leander paes and Lukas Dlouhy were handed a straight sets defeat by the sixth seeds.Copyright

Fans want Tendulkar score a century in second test

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:03:47 GMT

Cricket fans are eager to watch master blaster Sachin Tendulkar score a century during the second test match between India and Sri Lanka here today.All the fans of cricket team were seen flocked outside the Greenpark stadium to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketers.They arrived to enjoy the match with their faces painted with tri colours of Indian national flag."Till now I have been to Pakistan,

Kapil’s words fire up kids

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:05:11 GMT

part of him keeps harking back to the initial days when opposition to his playing cricket steeled the resolve to excel. So, when Kapil Dev got to address an impressionable audience, the angst resurfaced. “In our days, playing cricket or for that matter any discipline was frowned upon. Every parent wanted his child to excel as a doctor or engineer,” he said.Economic prosperity may have opened up multiple

Tanmay holds fort

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:09:25 GMT

students of Babu Banarsi Das National Institute of Technology and Management couldn’t have asked for a better day out. Tuesday was their holiday and most of them could be seen witnessing their favourite stars playing at the Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Stadium.Situated inside the campus, the stadium is the venue for the ongoing Ranji Trophy Super League match between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. But in reality,

Love is sweet for hosts Punjab

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:10:51 GMT

a must-win match, Love Ablish gave hosts Punjab an upper hand against Gujarat with a superb bowling performance on the first day of the Ranji tie on Tuesday.Medium pacers Love and Manpreet Gony bowled out Gujarat to just 160 in 45 overs. Love, who has been exceptional this season, ended the day with six wickets for 79 runs, his best ever. Gony’s attacking spell of 15 fetched him four for 38 runs. Playing

Mumbai derail Railways

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:12:24 GMT

“Enough,” mumbled a senior lensman, taking his eye off the lens. He pushed his camera aside, and lay down flat on the ground with his eyes firmly shut. He was, however, not the only one feeling drowsy; almost everyone in theThe blame for this overwhelming sense of boredom and lethargy lay fairly and squarely on the Railways. On a low and slow track of the Karnail Singh Stadium, Railways chugged at

Messi gets Bhaichung`s vote for 2009 FIFA World Footballer!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:01 GMT

Argentine virtuoso Lionel Messi’s mesmerising run into opposition half and his goal-scoring abilities have earned him India captain Bhaichung Bhutia’s vote for the 2009 FIFA World Footballer of the year.Bhaichung, who has been voting for the World Footballer of the Year for a couple of years now, picked Real Madrid and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 but shifted loyalty to Messi this time

Former Juventus chiefs cleared of transfer irregularities!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:01 GMT

Former Juventus bosses Luciano Moggi, Antonio Giraudo and Roberto Bettega were on Tuesday acquitted of any wrongdoing related to transfer dealings at the club.The three had been accused of a variety of charges ranging from falsifying accounts, tax evasion and sporting fraud.Prosecutors had asked for a three-year custodial sentence for former chairman Giraudo and former director Moggi and two-years