Top Stories: Kanpur, Nov 23 : On the eve of the second Test match against India, Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangkkara said that this match would start from scratch since the first Test match was drawn. ANI Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:50:04 -0500Hamburg, Nov 23 (DPA) European football union UEFA is to hold talks this week with nine national federations affected by a match-fixing investigation. IANS Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:40:02 -0500Karachi, Nov 23 (IANS) A parliamentary committee on sports Monday asked Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to file a case against security officials who showed negligence while protecting the Sri Lankan cricket team during a tour in March this year. IANS Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:04 -0500Dubai, Nov 23 (IANS) The tried and tested new umpires review system will come into effect with the first cricket Test between New Zealand and Pakistan starting in Dunedin from Wednesday. IANS Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:02 -0500London, Nov.23 : A medical mastermind, who extended the careers of two football legends, has said that England star David Beckham's muscle mass places him at an advantage for prolonging his career right up to the 2014 World Cup. ANI Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:50:04 -0500Lahore, Nov. 23 : Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif is looking at the brighter side of his absence from international cricket for two years, saying that he got time to recover from a crucial elbow injury which could have doomed his cricketing career prematurely. ANI Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:50:04 -0500Lahore, Nov. 23 : Pakistan's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to learn financial management from the Board of Cricket for Control in India. ANI Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:10 -0500Brisbane (Australia), Nov.23 : Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has revealed he has two tricky dilemmas ahead of the first Test against West Indies-whether to throw Mitchell Johnson the new ball and how much to bowl Shane Watson. ANI Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:07 -0500Islamabad, Nov. 23 : Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that he would like to see out-of-form Younus Khan as part of the Pakistani squad touring Australia next month. ANI Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:40:08 -0500London, Nov 23 (IANS) Football star David Beckham and his wife Victoria rewarded their son with a lizard when he got good grades in school. IANS Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:20:04 -0500Column by John LohnCRANBURY, New Jersey, November 23. IT'S about time to clean out the notebook and address a few different topics in the swimming world. So, here are some random musings about the... Swimming World Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:45:18 -0500The European match-fixing scandal is tragic for soccer fans whose faith in fair play risks being shattered, write German commentators. But corruption can infect any business, and the undercover police... Spiegal Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:44:47 -0500The program's 87 players and 10 coaches learned of the program's demise Sunday night at a meeting on campus with Roby, a day after the Football Championship Subdivision team won its final game 33-27 a... MSNBC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:40:25 -0500BRISBANE, Australia -- The Associated Press will suspend coverage of cricket in Australia for the second consecutive international season because of a dispute over conditions for accreditation impose... The Miami Herald Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:39:56 -0500BRISBANE, Australia -- The Associated Press will suspend coverage of cricket in Australia for the second consecutive international season because of a dispute over conditions for accreditation impose... Miami Herald Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:38:59 -0500Sunderland captain Lorik Cana has joined the calls for striker Darren Bent to be given his World Cup chance.The 25-year-old scored his ninth goal of the season in Saturday's 1-0 Barclays Premier Leagu... Independent.ie Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:36:40 -0500Garrycastle manager Anthony Cunningham believes his team can become the first from Westmeath to win a Leinster Club SFC title, following an impressive 1-8 to 0-6 semi-final win over Ballyboden St Enda... Independent.ie Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:36:40 -0500Jamie Siddons to June 30, 2011, keeping him in charge of their 2011 World Cup campaign. Siddons began coaching Bangladesh in October 2007, replacing Dav Whatmore, and during his tenure Bangladesh won ... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:37 -0500Jerome Taylor is in a bullish mood ahead of the West Indies' first Test against Australia and the speedster is confident that the Aussies can be beaten.Australia currently hold the Frank Worrell Troph... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:37 -0500Muttiah Muralitharan may have played one of his most forgettable Tests in Ahmedabad last week but he isn't "struggling", his captain has said. Kumar Sangakkara did, however, concede that it was "unusu... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:36 -0500India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has allayed injury fears by declaring himself fit for Tuesday's second Test against Sri Lanka in Kanpur.Wicketkeeper Dhoni damaged a finger in practice over the week... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:36 -0500Two contrasting cricketing styles will be on view in Dunedin from Tuesday. New Zealand are efficient: they strive, and frequently succeed, in making optimal use of often limited resources. They win ad... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:34 -0500BOSTON -- Northeastern University is dropping its football program after 74 years, saying it's too expensive to maintain.President Joseph Aoun and the board of trustees endorsed the move Friday after ... ESPN Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:26:20 -0500Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)... Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:25:40 -0500THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRISBANE, Australia -- The Associated Press will suspend coverage of cricket in Australia for the second consecutive international season because of a dispute over conditions f... Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:25:34 -0500But of course no one, including Ali himself, can limit themselves to just a few words about one of the most famous people on earth. So we'll just shill for USA TODAY's special edition that appears on... USA Today Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:25:14 -0500Source: Johnny Damon refuses to take pay cut Johnny Damon's preference is to remain with the Yankees, and while he has made that wish well-known, sources close to the veteran say he isn't about t... Sports Illustrated Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:23:13 -0500A fit and apparently healthy rugby league player who collapsed and died during a match had a rare undiagnosed heart defect, an inquest has heard.Leon Walker, 20, from Morley, Leeds, could have died at... BBC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:43 -0500Seattle - David Beckham has an option to own a future 20th team in Major League Soccer, the North American league's commissioner said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters at halftime in the title-decid... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:54:47 -0500Rome - Italian police arrested nine people including the president of Italian football club Potenza SC on Monday in a match-fixing investigation. Prosecuting authorities said the arrests were on ch... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:54:37 -0500New Delhi - Field hockey teams unhappy with an umpire's ruling can now demand a video referral of the decision, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said on Monday. Teams will be allowed one r... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:54:33 -0500COLUMBUS, Neb.—Here is the ballot for The Associated Press All-State Football Team. Please return all ballots by Nov. 27 to Don Strecker, Columbus Telegram, either by mailing to 1254 27th Ave., ... Denver Post Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:49:57 -0500TOKYO, Nov. 23 (AP) - (Kyodo)?Kashima Antlers have decided to make a request that manager Oswaldo Oliveira continue at the helm next year, team sources said Monday. Formal talks will begin after ... Breitbart Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:46:43 -0500END: Module - M24 Article Headline with landscape image (d) --> BEGIN: Module - Main Article --> Thierry Henry says he considered quitting international football because of the contr... Times Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:18:14 -0500MS Dhoni wasn't able to clear up today the other doubt over the Indian side for second Test: The bowling line-up. It wasn't a straightforward decision, he said, because nobody knew how the pitch would... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:58:50 -0500Sussex have signed James Anyon, the 26-year-old paceman, on a two-year contract. He was released by Warwickshire at the end of the 2009 season, in which he only played three first-class games for the ... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:58:48 -0500(CNN) -- France captain Thierry Henry says he considered quitting international football over the handball controversy as Les Blues qualified for the World Cup finals at the expense of Ireland last we... CNN Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:50:19 -0500European mixed doubles champion Donna Kellogg is to retire from top-class badminton at the end of 2009.Kellogg's final tournament is expected to be the World Super Series Masters Finals in Malaysia in... BBC Sport Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:47:41 -0500Ipswich Town's on-loan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has been recalled by his parent club Portsmouth.The 22-year-old is needed at Fratton Park after England international David James suffered a calf injury... BBC Sport Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:47:40 -0500SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham said it will be a challenge for him to make the team at AC Milan when he begins his loan spell in Italy but he is confident he will be able to break into the Serie A ... Reuters Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:39:07 -0500Orlando Pirates got their Absa Premiership campaign back on track when they demolished second-placed Ajax Cape Town 3-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday night. Mail & Guardian Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:40:38 -0500Looking more like paupers than expensive soccer stylists, big-spending Mamelodi Sundowns scraped to a narrow 1-0 Premier League win over struggling Black Aces at a sun-drenched Puma Rugby Stadium in W... Mail & Guardian Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:40:33 -0500(AP Photo/Jason Redmond)Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. The Examiner Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:35:11 -0500The International Cricket Council will send its anti-corruption unit to next year's under-19 World Cup to help protect the integrity of the game's future stars.ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat on Mon... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:33:24 -0500Australia captain Ricky Ponting has predicted Chris Gayle's hurried preparation for the opening Test will have minimal impact on how the West Indies captain performs at the Gabba.Gayle rushed home to ... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:33:24 -050051_all_out, surprised you were there - I thought you didn't like ODI cricket or is that only the rubbish 20/20 type that you abhor? Oh well SA were rubbish. The bowling of McLaren, Morkel & Langeveldt... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:33:22 -0500Cricket South Africa (CSA) has appointed IFM, a sports marketing company, to investigate the poor attendances at the early matches against England. The first Twenty20, played on a Friday evening at th... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:33:21 -0500Jerry Izenberg recently moved to Henderson after a long and distinguished career as a columnist for the Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J. He still writes occasionally for his old paper, and he is working on... Las Vegas Sun Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:18:47 -0500"I've been through a lot in the last eight, nine years," the Briton told reporters after winning the season-ending Dubai World Championship by six strokes on Sunday to finish top of the European Tour ... Reuters Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:13:34 -0500"The Proteas deserve to play in front of capacity crowds and we will do our utmost to rally the nation to show 100% South African support to Graeme Smith and his charges." Marc Jury, managing direc... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:57:40 -0500By Zaahier Adams One bridge too far. That is my crude assessment of the ICC Champions Trophy. South Africa as a venue gave it its best shot but, in the end, it was asking just a little too much. ... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:57:36 -0500By Kevin McCallum SuperSport Park South Africa 250/9 England 251/3 England win by 7 wickets After losing the first MTN One-Day International thanks to a fine performance by the most exper... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:57:35 -0500London - A club like Liverpool shouldn't be facing a make-or-break week in November, but if things go against them on Tuesday they will be left with just the FA Cup to play for. A run of one win in... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:57:31 -0500TOKYO, Nov. 23 (AP) - (Kyodo)?The Lotte Marines said Monday they have agreed on a one-year deal carrying a salary of 40 million yen for right-hander Yasuhiko Yabuta, who has filed for free agency... Breitbart Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:50:39 -0500Facing a growing injury crisis, they now host Inter Milan on Tuesday knowing that defeat could let in Russia's Rubin Kazan, who got an added boost at the weekend as they retained their domestic title.... Mail & Guardian Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:18:43 -0500Jermain Defoe scored five goals as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Wigan Athletic 9-1 at White Hart Lane on Sunday, a record victory for the hosts in the top-flight. Mail & Guardian Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:18:39 -0500Stoke manager Tony Pulis hopes Ricardo Fuller will hit the goal trail after his solitary strike - his first in the Barclays Premier League this season - was enough to beat Portsmouth at the Britannia ... Independent.ie Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:16:31 -0500(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Real Salt Lake players celebrate after the team defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup championship soccer match, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, ... The Examiner Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:13:44 -0500(AP Photo/Terry Renna)Jimmie Johnson raises the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup season championship, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. The Examiner Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:13:42 -0500Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne has called for Australia's fresh-faced Test side to reach their potential and put an end to the transitional phase that has seen Ricky Ponting's men slip to fourth in... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:11:57 -0500South Africa have recalled Herschelle Gibbs for the remaining three one-day international matches against England.Gibbs comes into the squad, which trails England 1-0 in the best-of-five series, as a ... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:11:56 -0500The Warriors produced arguably their best batting performance as a franchise when they leapfrogged the Titans to the top of the Supersport Series cricket table with a stunning six-wicket win over the ... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:11:54 -0500The 48-year-old Barrett is free after posting a higher-than-expected bond Friday of $100,000. Judge U.S. Magistrate Judge Carolyn Turchin set the amount after Andrews' attorney called Barrett's allege... USA Today Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:05:37 -0500Indianapolis Colts are two wins away from the longest winning streak in NFL history.The Colts kept Baltimore out of the end zone Sunday and got the go-ahead field goal from former... International Herald Tribune Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:58:00 -0500Philadelphia Eagles found a way to pull out a close win. They also hurt the Chicago Bears in the process.McNabb threw for 244 yards against his hometown team, LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdow... International Herald Tribune Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:57:58 -0500Australian rules football is inline for funding under this report John Coates the President of the Australian Olympic Committee has criticised the Report, and several elite sports people have joined C... Wikinews Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:53:35 -0500So, according to Hook, rugby is a physical game and sometimes people get hurt. The gouging of Fitzgerald and Peter de Villiers' misguided and clumsy attempt at defending Burger in the week afterwards ... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:30 -0500There is something of a gold rush going on in South Africa as football fans, investors and collectors race to get the limited edition Fifa 2010 World Cup coin set. And with just 199 days left to th... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:20 -0500London - Illustrious trio Barcelona, Liverpool and Bayern Munich, European champions 12 times between them, are all in danger of an early exit from the competition this week. Holders Barcelona face... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:16 -0500Melbourne - World road champion Cadel Evans was named the 2009 Australian Cyclist of the Year at a ceremony here late Sunday. Evans, 32, became only the second Australian cyclist to win the Sir Hub... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:05 -0500The "Crystal Piano" used for the Beijing Olympic Games has been auctioned and bought by a private bidder at 22 million yuan (US$3.22 million) in Beijing, chinanews.com.cn reports. The auction company... China Daily Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:30:53 -0500Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hailed Jermain Defoe as the finest finisher available to England boss Fabio Capello after his striker produced the best individual goalscoring performance in the Premier ... Independent.ie Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:54:58 -0500Daniel Vettori has asked his bowlers for a significant impact in Dunedin when New Zealand launch their home series in tomorrow's first Test. Jacob Oram's retirement from Test cricket means the hosts w... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:50:59 -0500The retirement of Jacob Oram means New Zealand cannot afford passengers, according to captain Daniel Vettori.The injury-prone all-rounder has been a strong performer in both disciplines for the Black ... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:50:58 -0500South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has been confirmed as Jacques Kallis' replacement for the remainder of the ODI series against England. Kallis fractured his rib during last month's Champions Twe... Cricinfo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:50:57 -0500Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged his players to brace themselves for a battle against India in the second Test in Kanpur on Tuesday.India battled to a draw in the first Test in Ahmedabad, ... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:50:57 -0500The Associated Press will suspend coverage of cricket in Australia for the second consecutive international season because of a dispute over conditions for accreditation imposed by Cricket Australia.T... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:50:54 -0500Seattle » Robbie Russell stared at nothing but the ball, the whole time. Put everything else out of his mind. The crowd, the pressure. The chance to win, or lose, a championship. None of it re... Salt Lake Tribune Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:43:31 -0500Filed at 2:55 a.m. ET SEATTLE (AP) -- A young woman in the first row behind the far corner flag was savoring prime views of the world's most recognizable player.The T-shirt she wore to the MLS Cup on ... International Herald Tribune Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:36:23 -0500SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham said his third season with L.A. Galaxy had been a success despite the team being beaten in the championship deciding MLS Cup on Sunday. Reuters Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:31:20 -0500There's nothing like the threat of war to mobilize the support of a nation. So perhaps it's not surprising that posturing over a soccer war with Algeria may be the most popular move the thoroughly unp... Time Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:22:58 -0500London - England midfielder David Beckham will rejoin AC Milan on loan from LA Galaxy in January, the Italian club said on Monday. Beckham, 34, spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Mi... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:15 -0500Mickey Schultz - the man who admitted to killing mining magnate Brett Kebble - believes he has found his redemption in the boxing ring. And he is determined to achieve recognition as a champion - a... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:13 -0500Now Fifa's broadcasting agent is expected to tell the court this week that it does not need OB trucks from the SABC. In response to a subpoena to appear in the case, lawyers for Fifa's agent, Host ... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:11 -0500New Free State Stars coach Gordon Igesund, will make changes when his new side meets Ajax Cape Town in their Absa Premiership clash at the Boland Stadium on Wednesday night. Kick-off is at 7.30pm. ... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:08 -0500By Kevin McCallum SuperSport Park South Africa 250/9 England 251/3 England win by 7 wickets After losing the first MTN One-Day International thanks to a fine performance by the most exper... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:06 -0500Los Angeles - Ryan Lochte beat out superstar Michael Phelps and veteran Aaron Peirsol for male swimmer of the year Sunday at USA Swimming's Golden Goggles awards. Rebecca Soni nabbed female swimmer... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:04 -0500Sydney - An Australian schoolgirl bidding to become the youngest solo round-the-world sailor crossed the equator Thursday, in what her supporters dubbed a "significant landmark" in her record attempt.... Independent Online Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:02 -0500(Sunday, November 22nd) Final Score: Orlando 104, Toronto 96 Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Vince Carter scored 24 points and pulled down eight rebounds, as the Orlando Magic took their fifth win in a... Sports Network Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:41:21 -0500Two gritty batsmen from different ends of the experience spectrum have put England 1-0 up against South Africa - and captain Andrew Strauss is delighted to have both in his team.Paul Collingwood marke... Cricket365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:29:33 -0500Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi stops the Canucks' Steve Bernier during the second period of their game in Vancouver. Niemi had 30 saves for the Blackhawks in the shutout victory over the Canucks. USA Today Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:23:10 -0500Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant puts up a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, left, and center Serge Ibaka defend during the first half of their game Sunday in Los Angeles. Bryant a... USA Today Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:23:09 -0500Ryan Lochte and Rebecca Soni won male and female athlete of the year awards Sunday night at the Golden Goggles honoring the year's top American swimming performances. USA Today Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:23:05 -0500Las Vegas - BYU DL Jan Jorgensen (84) and BYU LB Matt Ah You (51) after Arizona scored to take a 31-21 lead at the Las Vegas Bowl, BYU vs. Arizona, college football Saturday December 20, 2008 at Sam B... Salt Lake Tribune Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:22:16 -0500HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Over and over again, I have asked people a simple question: Why is Jimmie Johnson better at racing stock cars than anyone else? Sunday, he finished fifth at the Ford 400, and with t... Sports Illustrated Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:21:05 -0500PHOENIX (Reuters) - The Phoenix Suns routed the Detroit Pistons 117-91 Sunday to preserve their perfect home record and improve to a joint NBA-best 11-3. Reuters Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:11:03 -0500SEATTLE (Reuters) - Real Salt Lake won their first Major League Soccer championship on Sunday with a penalty shootout victory over David Beckham's L.A Galaxy after the title game had ended in a 1-1 dr... Reuters Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:11:01 -0500VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks chalked up their seventh successive win on Sunday after Bryan Bickell's third period goal gave them a 1-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Reuters Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:11:00 -0500Something's got to give when BYU and Utah square off Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. For the second time in their careers as head coaches, Bronco Mendenhall and Kyle Whittingham will match wits i... Deseret News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:05:58 -0500 | 
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