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Pace bowler Mills to lead NZ in Sri Lanka

Wellington: Swing bowler Kyle Mills will captain New Zealand for the first time on his country's limited overs tour of Sri Lanka later this month after Kane Williamson was ruled out with a broken and via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/pace-bowler-mills-to-lead-nz-in-sri-lanka-news-cricket-nlblOnijied.html

Warriors-Clippers, Box

5-8 3-6 14, Lee 8-15 6-8 22, Bogut 6-7 5-7 17, Curry 14-23 1-1 38, Thompson 3-7 3-3 10, O'Neal 1-6 2-2 4, D.Green 1-3 1-4 4, Douglas 0-2 0-0 0, Speights 2-5 2-2 6, Bazemore 0-0 0-0 0, Nedovic via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/warriors-clippers-box-news-news-nlbl4ifghdd.html

Nadal on track for elusive Paris Masters title

Paris: World number one Rafa Nadal broke the stubborn resistance of Poland's Jerzy Janowicz's to win 7-5 6-4 and reach the last eight of the Paris Masters on Thursday.In the quarter-finals of the via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/nadal-on-track-for-elusive-paris-masters-title-news-tennis-nlbkDKghbdb.html

Predators-Coyotes Sums

_1, Nashville, Hendricks 1 (Legwand, Ekholm), 9:00. 2, Nashville, Nystrom 3 (Hornqvist, Legwand), 14:12. 3, Nashville, Legwand 2 (Jones, Weber), 18:24 (pp). Penalties_Ribeiro, Pho (tripping), via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/predators-coyotes-sums-news-news-nlbkJnfedhc.html

Battle over biographies rages in Brazil

Brazil's superstar singer Caetano Veloso fled to exile in London in 1969 after the country's military dictatorship censored and imprisoned him because of his catchy, anti-establishment anthems. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/movies/battle-over-biographies-rages-in-brazil-news-hollywood-nlbk4eeadaa.html

Knicks-Bulls, Box

4-7 0-0 9, Anthony 8-24 4-5 22, Chandler 3-8 1-2 7, Felton 5-14 2-3 13, Shumpert 2-6 2-2 7, World Peace 3-11 0-0 8, Stoudemire 2-3 1-2 5, Hardaway Jr. 4-13 0-0 10, Prigioni 0-0 0-0 0, Martin 0-0 via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/knicks-bulls-box-news-news-nlbiJgfegci.html

Indian stocks to watch - Nov 1

Nov 1 (Reuters) - GLOBAL MARKETS ROUNDUP * Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange edge down 0.25 percent and the MSCI-Asia Pacific index excluding Japan falls 0.15 percent. * Asian shares sagged via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/finance/indian-stocks-to-watch-nov-1-news-auto-nlbi4eedeij.html

Dolphins lead Bengals 17-10 after 3 quarters

Brent Grimes had a 94-yard interception return for a touchdown not long after Cincinnati had a score wiped out by a holding call, and the Miami Dolphins led the Bengals 17-10 after three quarters via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/dolphins-lead-bengals-17-10-after-3-quarters-news-news-nlbgJtfiehc.html

Ducks-Bruins Sums

_1, Anaheim, Smith-Pelly 1 (Perreault, Penner), 1:52. Penalties_Marchand, Bos (elbowing), 3:13; Lindholm, Ana (interference), 10:04; Marchand, Bos (holding), 19:28. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ducks-bruins-sums-news-news-nlbh4cihfhd.html

Lundqvist, Rangers blank lowly Sabres 2-0

Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves in his 47th NHL shutout, and the New York Rangers won their second straight and first at home with a 2-0 victory over the lowly Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/lundqvist-rangers-blank-lowly-sabres-2-0-news-news-nlbhpjdfeib.html

Sabres-Rangers Sums

_1, N.Y. Rangers, Brassard 2 (Del Zotto, J.Miller), 8:23 (pp). Penalties_McCormick, Buf, major (fighting), 5:33; Mashinter, NYR, major (fighting), 5:33; Myers, Buf (tripping), 7:25; Ennis, Buf via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/sabres-rangers-sums-news-news-nlbhpccjjcf.html

Red Sox 6, Cardinals 1

E_M.Carpenter (2), Pedroia (1). DP_Boston 1. LOB_St. Louis 9, Boston 11. 2B_M.Carpenter (1), Ellsbury (1), Victorino (1). HR_Drew (1). via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/red-sox-6-cardinals-1-news-news-nk5jpcegedi.html

George, Hill lead Pacers past Pelicans 95-90

Paul George scored 32, George Hill capped a 19-point performance with pivotal 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers erased a 16-point deficit en route to a 95-90 victory over the via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/george-hill-lead-pacers-past-pelicans-95-90-news-news-nk5i42hjjfb.html

Hawks-Mavericks, Box

3-7 6-8 14, Millsap 9-15 2-4 20, Horford 5-12 1-2 11, Teague 7-13 9-12 24, Korver 3-9 1-1 8, Scott 0-1 0-0 0, Schroder 2-5 0-0 5, Brand 4-5 0-0 8, Martin 4-8 6-6 17, Antic 0-1 0-0 0, Mack 0-0 via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/hawks-mavericks-box-news-news-nk5iJgihjhj.html

Grizzlies-Spurs, Box

4-11 0-0 9, Randolph 1-6 0-0 2, Gasol 7-15 0-0 14, Conley 7-17 0-0 14, Allen 6-8 0-3 15, Miller 3-6 3-3 11, Bayless 2-9 1-2 5, Davis 0-2 0-0 0, Pondexter 4-9 3-3 13, Koufos 3-4 1-4 7, Calathes via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/grizzlies-spurs-box-news-news-nk5iJmcccig.html

Maple Leafs-Flames Sums

_1, Toronto, Lupul 7 (Gardiner, Kadri), 7:56. 2, Toronto, van Riemsdyk 7 (McClement), 19:56 (sh). Penalties_McLaren, Tor, major (fighting), 1:22; McGrattan, Cal, major (fighting), 1:22; Wideman, via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/maple-leafs-flames-sums-news-news-nk5iJoaejgj.html

Love carries Wolves past Magic, 120-115

Kevin Love had 31 points and 17 rebounds and hit the game-tying 3-pointer with 10.2 seconds left to force overtime in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 120-115 victory over the Orlando Magic on via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/love-carries-wolves-past-magic-120-115-news-news-nk5i41bffgd.html

Ellis, Nowitzki lead Mavs past Hawks 118-109

Monta Ellis started his Dallas career with 32 points, Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 and the Mavericks spoiled Mike Budenholzer's coaching debut with a 118-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ellis-nowitzki-lead-mavs-past-hawks-118-109-news-news-nk5iJwddjia.html

Pacers-Pelicans, Box

9-19 10-13 32, West 3-11 6-6 12, Hibbert 2-5 2-3 6, G.Hill 6-13 3-4 19, Stephenson 7-12 0-0 16, Mahinmi 0-3 0-0 0, Johnson 0-2 2-2 2, Watson 0-1 2-2 2, Scola 3-4 0-0 6. Totals 30-70 25-30 95. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/pacers-pelicans-box-news-news-nk5i4iaahcd.html

Penguins edge Bruins 3-2

Brandon Sutter and Jussi Jokinen scored 6:58 apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/penguins-edge-bruins-3-2-news-news-nk5i4kdhgeh.html

Magic-Timberwolves, Box

1-3 0-0 2, Maxiell 2-3 0-0 4, Vucevic 9-15 4-6 22, Nelson 7-17 1-2 18, Afflalo 11-22 3-4 28, Oladipo 5-14 3-4 14, Moore 4-11 0-0 10, Nicholson 6-12 0-0 13, O'Quinn 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 2-3 0-2 4. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/magic-timberwolves-box-news-news-nk5i4vfdaea.html

Penguins edge Bruins 3-2

Brandon Sutter and Jussi Jokinen scored in a 6:58 span in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/penguins-edge-bruins-3-2-news-news-nk5i4zbgbbf.html

Bobcats-Rockets, Box

-Gilchrist 3-7 1-5 7, McRoberts 5-9 2-2 15, Jefferson 6-19 1-2 13, Walker 5-10 2-2 12, Henderson 5-16 1-1 11, Zeller 1-6 0-0 2, Biyombo 2-4 0-0 4, Taylor 1-6 3-4 5, Sessions 5-11 3-4 14, Adrien via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/bobcats-rockets-box-news-news-nk5ipkjaeje.html

Wizards-Pistons, Box

8-14 6-8 28, Booker 1-3 0-0 2, Nene 4-6 4-7 12, Wall 8-21 4-6 20, Beal 6-18 3-3 17, Gortat 3-6 3-4 9, Harrington 1-4 2-2 4, Maynor 1-3 0-0 3, Webster 1-1 2-2 5, Temple 0-1 0-0 0, Seraphin 1-1 via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/wizards-pistons-box-news-news-nk5iahddchd.html

Bucks-Knicks, Box

5-9 2-2 14, Middleton 1-4 0-0 2, Sanders 0-3 0-0 0, Knight 0-0 0-0 0, Mayo 6-12 1-1 13, Wolters 3-12 2-2 9, Ilyasova 5-6 0-0 10, Neal 6-16 2-2 16, Pachulia 6-10 1-1 13, Antetokounmpo 0-0 1-2 1, via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/bucks-knicks-box-news-news-nk5iazgihcd.html

Avalanche's Varlamov arrested in domestic case

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov surrendered to Denver police on an arrest warrant on charges of kidnapping and third-degree assault in what authorities are calling a domestic violence via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/movies/avalanche-s-varlamov-arrested-in-domestic-case-news-hollywood-nk5hJtfcbfj.html

Gay leads Raptors past Celtics 93-87

Rudy Gay had 19 points and eight rebounds, Amir Johnson and DeMar DeRozan each scored 13 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak in home openers by beating the Boston via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/gay-leads-raptors-past-celtics-93-87-news-news-nk5h4egecbg.html

Celtics-Raptors, Box

1-1 1-4 3, Bass 6-7 5-5 17, Faverani 4-9 5-8 13, Bradley 4-13 0-0 8, Green 8-16 7-9 25, Crawford 3-5 0-0 7, Olynyk 2-5 0-0 4, Humphries 3-4 2-3 8, Lee 1-4 0-0 2, Pressey 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 32-66 via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/celtics-raptors-box-news-news-nk5h4gffjdc.html

Gay leads Raptors past Celtics 93-87

Rudy Gay had 19 points and eight rebounds, Amir Johnson and DeMar DeRozan each scored 13 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak in home openers by beating the Boston via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/gay-leads-raptors-past-celtics-93-87-news-news-nk5h4pegeih.html

Nets-Cavaliers, Box

5-8 4-4 17, Garnett 4-8 0-0 8, Lopez 9-18 3-5 21, Williams 2-6 2-2 7, Johnson 3-10 7-8 13, Blatche 0-5 0-0 0, Evans 1-5 2-3 4, Anderson 4-11 0-0 9, Livingston 0-1 1-2 1, Terry 5-10 0-0 14. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/nets-cavaliers-box-news-news-nk5hphahcgc.html

Heat-76ers, Box

9-17 3-4 25, Haslem 1-1 0-1 2, Bosh 8-13 4-4 22, Chalmers 6-13 0-0 16, Mason Jr. 1-3 0-0 3, Battier 1-8 0-0 2, Cole 5-8 0-0 10, R.Allen 7-13 1-1 19, Andersen 0-1 0-0 0, Lewis 4-8 2-3 11. Totals via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/heat-76ers-box-news-news-nk5hpoaiaie.html

South Africa continues its dream Test run

When South Africa visited Australia for a Test tour in 2005, they were beaten 0-2. When Australia visited the Proteas in the return tour next year, the score line was even worse at 0-3. The same year via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/south-africa-continues-its-dream-test-run-news-columns-nk4ljrhfiag.html

Clippers-Lakers, Box

2-6 0-0 5, Griffin 8-15 3-10 19, Jordan 8-10 1-2 17, Paul 5-13 5-5 15, Redick 5-12 1-1 13, Barnes 3-6 1-1 8, Crawford 5-13 2-2 15, Collison 4-5 0-0 9, Hollins 0-2 0-2 0, Bullock 1-1 0-0 2. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/clippers-lakers-box-news-news-nk4lalfgfbe.html

India's bowling a real cause for concern

The pain of letting the Mohali game slip out of their hands will possibly be hurting the Indians even more with rain preventing a result in Ranchiand leading to the abandonment of match five in via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/india-s-bowling-a-real-cause-for-concern-news-columns-nk4kzAjfehf.html

Kings-Coyotes Sums

_None. Penalties_Morris, Pho (roughing), 3:08; Richards, LA (hooking), 6:04; Doughty, LA (slashing), 9:03; Bissonnette, Pho (diving), 9:03; Stoll, LA (hooking), 11:46; Williams, LA (roughing), via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/kings-coyotes-sums-news-news-nk4k4jjiaif.html

Bowlers key to India's chances in Nagpur ODI

One-two down and two matches to go means that India have to win the Nagpur game to give themselves a chance of winning the series. They have had a pretty longish break by modern day standards of via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/bowlers-key-to-india-s-chances-in-nagpur-odi-news-columns-nk4kqdefcdf.html

Maple Leafs-Oilers Sums

_1, Toronto, Kessel 8 (Kadri, Raymond), 1:08. Penalties_Gardiner, Tor (roughing), 14:50; Yakupov, Edm (goaltender interference), 14:50; Gagner, Edm (tripping), 17:00. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/maple-leafs-oilers-sums-news-news-nk4jpebfffa.html

Steen's late goal lifts Blues over Jets 3-2

Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59.4 seconds left to break a tie and Jaroslav Halak made 21 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/steen-s-late-goal-lifts-blues-over-jets-3-2-news-news-nk4iJhjhgjc.html

Steen's late goal lifts Blues over Jets 3-2

Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59.4 seconds left to break a tie and Jaroslav Halak made 21 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/steen-s-late-goal-lifts-blues-over-jets-3-2-news-news-nk4iJqbgecb.html

Bulls-Heat, Box

2-8 0-0 4, Boozer 13-18 5-5 31, Noah 1-4 0-2 2, Rose 4-15 3-4 12, Butler 6-12 6-7 20, Dunleavy 3-9 2-2 10, Gibson 4-8 2-3 10, Hinrich 2-6 0-0 6, Mohammed 0-0 0-0 0, Snell 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 35-83 via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/bulls-heat-box-news-news-nk4i4eegdib.html

Senators-Blackhawks Sums

_1, Chicago, Shaw 2 (Sharp, Keith), 6:54 (pp). 2, Ottawa, Michalek 3 (Ryan), 19:00. Penalties_Z.Smith, Ott (roughing), 3:02; Brookbank, Chi (roughing), 3:02; Neil, Ott (high-sticking), 6:45. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/senators-blackhawks-sums-news-news-nk4i4kaceid.html

Toews powers Blackhawks past Senators

Jonathan Toews had three goals and an assist, Corey Crawford made 14 saves in relief of an ineffective Nikolai Khabibulin and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/toews-powers-blackhawks-past-senators-news-news-nk4i4laajjj.html

Toews powers Blackhawks past Senators

Jonathan Toews had three goals and an assist, Corey Crawford made 14 saves in relief of an ineffective Nikolai Khabibulin and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/toews-powers-blackhawks-past-senators-news-news-nk4i4mchiif.html

Jets-Blues Sums

_1, St. Louis, Morrow 2 (Reaves, Shattenkirk), 6:36. 2, Winnipeg, Wheeler 5 (Ladd, Byfuglien), 11:20 (pp). Penalties_Enstrom, Wpg (high-sticking), 7:39; Morrow, StL (roughing), 9:50; Roy, StL via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/jets-blues-sums-news-news-nk4i4ndhegh.html

Heat get rings, then hold off Bulls 107-95

LeBron James scored 17 points, Shane Battier made all four of his 3-point tries, and the Miami Heat took control with 17 straight second-quarter points on the way to spoiling Derrick Rose's return via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/heat-get-rings-then-hold-off-bulls-107-95-news-news-nk4i46geabj.html

Rangers-Islanders Sums

_1, N.Y. Rangers, Kreider 1 (Richards, Stepan), 12:30 (pp). Penalties_Hagelin, NYR (slashing), 9:45; Okposo, NYI (hooking), 11:03. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/rangers-islanders-sums-news-news-nk4h4debidg.html

Stars-Canadiens Sums

_1, Montreal, Bournival 3 (Diaz, Plekanec), 12:02. Penalties_Roussel, Dal, major (fighting), 10:40; Bouillon, Mon, major (fighting), 10:40; Horcoff, Dal (hooking), 17:06. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/stars-canadiens-sums-news-news-nk4h4oejcei.html

Magic-Pacers, Box

6-13 0-1 14, Maxiell 0-5 0-0 0, Vucevic 4-11 0-0 8, Nelson 4-13 1-1 12, Afflalo 3-14 2-3 9, Oladipo 4-11 3-5 12, Nicholson 8-10 0-0 18, Moore 3-6 0-0 6, O'Quinn 3-7 0-0 6, Price 1-2 0-0 2, Jones via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/magic-pacers-box-news-news-nk4hpfceeie.html

Pacers pull away from Magic, 97-87

Paul George scored 24 points, and Roy Hibbert added 16 rebounds and seven blocks, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 97-87 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/pacers-pull-away-from-magic-97-87-news-news-nk4hplhjeci.html

Ducks-Flyers Sums

_1, Philadelphia, Read 3 (Simmonds, Grossmann), 3:40. 2, Philadelphia, Lecavalier 5 (Giroux, Simmonds), 16:34 (pp). Penalties_Simmonds, Phi (hooking), 6:41; Getzlaf, Ana (slashing), 15:21. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ducks-flyers-sums-news-news-nk4hpnaiffd.html

Bhullar eyes 'Major' win at Indian Open

Local golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar will be aiming to play his way into the history books by becoming the champion at the 50th Indian Open next month, an event he calls as his "fifth Major". via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/bhullar-eyes-major-win-at-indian-open-news-national-nk3oExafegf.html

Capitals-Canucks Sums

_1, Vancouver, Kassian 2 (Higgins, Bieksa), 11:31. 2, Washington, Chimera 4 (Green, Schmidt), 14:36. Penalties_Stanton, Van (holding), 1:41; Ward, Was (interference), 2:52; Volpatti, Was (hooking), via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/capitals-canucks-sums-news-news-nk3kplhaach.html

Red Sox 3, Cardinals 1

DP_Boston 1, St. Louis 1. LOB_Boston 5, St. Louis 2. 2B_Pedroia (2), D.Ortiz (2), D.Ross (1), Freese (1). HR_Holliday (2). S_Kozma. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/red-sox-3-cardinals-1-news-news-nk3iJEieegg.html

Canadiens-Rangers Sums

_None. Penalties_J.Moore, NYR (roughing), 2:36; Gionta, Mon (tripping), 12:31; Pyatt, NYR (tripping), 15:42; Gionta, Mon (tripping), 18:11. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/canadiens-rangers-sums-news-news-nk3iaohcaff.html

Stars hang on for 4-3 win over Sabres

Tyler Seguin capped a three-goal, first-period outburst, and the Dallas Stars hung on to deliver coach Lindy Ruff a 4-3 win in his homecoming against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/stars-hang-on-for-4-3-win-over-sabres-news-news-nk3h4hfdiej.html

Stars hang on for 4-3 win over Sabres

Tyler Seguin capped a three-goal, first-period outburst, and the Dallas Stars hung on to deliver coach Lindy Ruff a 4-3 win in his homecoming against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/stars-hang-on-for-4-3-win-over-sabres-news-news-nk3h4kigjfb.html

Stars-Sabres Sums

_1, Dallas, Fiddler 1 (MacDermid, Roussel), 2:59. 2, Buffalo, Moulson 7 (Ennis, Hodgson), 3:26. 3, Dallas, Goligoski 1 (Nichushkin, Jo.Benn), 16:40 (pp). 4, Dallas, Seguin 5 (Cole), 17:52. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/stars-sabres-sums-news-news-nk3h4Qbeiaj.html

Penguins-Hurricanes Sums

_1, Pittsburgh, Glass 2 (Megna, Orpik), 8:25. 2, Carolina, Gerbe 4 (Lindholm, Semin), 16:03 (pp). Penalties_Vitale, Pit, minor-major (roughing, fighting), 2:28; Bre.Sutter, Car, minor-major via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/penguins-hurricanes-sums-news-news-nk3hpcjgefi.html

Kevin Pietersen catches up on Ashes tour

Perth: Allrounder Kevin Pietersen was in catch-up mode Monday after making a delayed start to England's Ashes cricket tour to Australia.The England team arrived in Australia early on Friday morning via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/kevin-pietersen-catches-up-on-ashes-tour-news-cricket-nk2mKVhbdec.html

Clarke back in action for New South Wales

Australia have received a major boost less than a month before the start of the Ashes with the news that captain Michael Clarke will return to action for New South Wales on Tuesday, subject to a final via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/clarke-back-in-action-for-new-south-wales-news-cricket-nk2mkXdbief.html

Vettel joins the F1 greats with fourth title

Germany's Sebastian Vettel roared into the record books as Formula One's youngest four-times world champion after winning the Indian Grand Prix for the third year in a row on Sunday.The 26-year-old's via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/vettel-joins-the-f1-greats-with-fourth-title-news-others-nk2k8neegci.html

UEFA chief Platini calls for 40 team World Cup

UEFA chief Michel Platini wants the World Cup finals expanded to 40 teams from 2018 to allow more African and Asian countries into the tournament without reducing the number of European nations via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/uefa-chief-platini-calls-for-40-team-world-cup-news-football-nk2k5Feahii.html

Torres pounces on late blunder to sink Man City

Fernando Torres got his reward for an irrepressible display that he has rarely produced for Chelsea when he scored a last-minute winner after a defensive mix-up in a 2-1 Premier League victory over via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/torres-pounces-on-late-blunder-to-sink-man-city-news-football-nk2k3kjiafg.html

Club cricketer dies after blow to the head

A club cricketer died in South Africa on Sunday after being struck on the side of the head while batting in a match in the Eastern Cape, Cricket South Africa said.Darryn Randall, 32, collapsed and was via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/club-cricketer-dies-after-blow-to-the-head-news-cricket-nk2kviijdjb.html

ICC drops Cox's Bazaar as World T20 venue

Dhaka: The slow pace of work to develop stadiums for next year's World Twenty20 Championships in Bangladesh on Sunday resulted in Cox's Bazaar being dropped as one of the venues for the March 16 to via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/icc-drops-cox-s-bazaar-as-world-t20-venue-news-cricket-nk2koLceebc.html

Jesse Ryder celebrates comeback with a ton

Wellington: Troubled New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder on Monday completed a remarkable comeback from a serious assault by posting a century in his first game for more than seven months.He scored 117 via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/jesse-ryder-celebrates-comeback-with-a-ton-news-cricket-nk2kntddfeg.html

Kings beat Oilers 2-1 in shootout

Anze Kopitar scored the deciding goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Sunday night for their seventh victory in nine games. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/kings-beat-oilers-2-1-in-shootout-news-news-nk2kaeiigja.html

Kings beat Oilers 2-1 in shootout

Anze Kopitar scored the deciding goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Sunday night for their seventh victory in nine games. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/kings-beat-oilers-2-1-in-shootout-news-news-nk2kakieeji.html

Kings beat Oilers 2-1 in shootout

Anze Kopitar scored the deciding goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Sunday night for their seventh victory in nine games. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/kings-beat-oilers-2-1-in-shootout-news-news-nk2kamjjehj.html

Kings beat Oilers 2-1 in shootout

Anze Kopitar scored the deciding goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Sunday night for their seventh victory in nine games. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/kings-beat-oilers-2-1-in-shootout-news-news-nk2kaqechjc.html

Oilers-Kings Sums

_None. Penalties_Ju.Schultz, Edm (holding), 5:19; Stoll, LA (hooking), 10:15; Doughty, LA (hooking), 12:15; Perron, Edm (slashing), 14:49. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/oilers-kings-sums-news-news-nk2kawbahfa.html

Merv Hughes criticises Australia Ashes build-up

​Sydney: Former Test paceman Merv Hughes says he is dumbfounded by Australia's Ashes build-up and has given his countrymen little hope of beating England in the series starting next month.Hughes, a via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/merv-hughes-criticises-australia-ashes-build-up-news-cricket-nk2kkVfacjb.html

Red Sox 4, Cardinals 2

E_Ellsbury (2), Bogaerts (1). DP_St. Louis 1. LOB_Boston 5, St. Louis 8. 2B_D.Ortiz (1), Y.Molina (1), S.Robinson (1). HR_J.Gomes (1). SB_Berry (1). SF_Drew. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/red-sox-4-cardinals-2-news-news-nk2j4rjccbf.html

Jets-Avalanche Sums

_1, Colorado, Duchene 9 (Downie, Wilson), 8:04. 2, Winnipeg, Little 6 (Pardy, Wheeler), 11:00. Penalties_Hejda, Col (interference), 12:37. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/jets-avalanche-sums-news-news-nk2ipngdici.html

Ducks slip past Blue Jackets 4-3

Corey Perry scored with 2:25 remaining in the third period on Sunday night and the Anaheim Ducks edged Columbus 4-3, ending Blue Jackets' three-game winning streak. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ducks-slip-past-blue-jackets-4-3-news-news-nk2hpiihfgg.html

Ducks slip past Blue Jackets 4-3

Corey Perry scored with 2:25 remaining in the third period on Sunday night and the Anaheim Ducks edged Columbus 4-3, ending Blue Jackets' three-game winning streak. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ducks-slip-past-blue-jackets-4-3-news-news-nk2hpsghdcc.html

Packers, Vikings tied 7-7 after 1 quarter

Cordarrelle Patterson set an NFL record with a 109-yard return on the opening kickoff and Aaron Rodgers threw for 80 yards and a touchdown as the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers were tied via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/packers-vikings-tied-7-7-after-1-quarter-news-news-nk2haldahee.html

Backstom leads Wild past Blackhawks 5-3

Niklas Backstrom made 33 saves in his first win of the season and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Saturday night in a rematch of their first-round playoff series. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/backstom-leads-wild-past-blackhawks-5-3-news-news-nk1i4jfiaeb.html

Backstrom leads Wild past Blackhawks 5-3

Niklas Backstrom made 33 saves in his first win of the season and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Saturday night in a rematch of their first-round playoff series. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/backstrom-leads-wild-past-blackhawks-5-3-news-news-nk1i4xfcghf.html

Blues-Predators Sums

_1, St. Louis, Steen 9 (Shattenkirk, Schwartz), 5:27 (pp). Penalties_Wilson, Nas (tripping), 5:20; Jackman, StL, major (fighting), 11:27; Hendricks, Nas, major (fighting), 11:27; Oshie, StL via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/blues-predators-sums-news-news-nk1i43diibi.html

Wild-Blackhawks Sums

_1, Minnesota, Parise 6 (Suter), 12:39 (pp). Penalties_Granlund, Min (high-sticking), 4:34; Hossa, Chi (interference), 12:34; Brodziak, Min (hooking), 16:17; Shaw, Chi (holding), 17:15. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/wild-blackhawks-sums-news-news-nk1i46ieijc.html

Penguins-Maple Leafs Sums

_1, Pittsburgh, Letang 1 (Malkin, Martin), 6:52 (pp). 2, Toronto, Bolland 5 (Phaneuf), 16:33 (sh). Penalties_Ranger, Tor (interference), 6:15; Crosby, Pit (tripping), 9:23; Jokinen, Pit (roughing), via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/penguins-maple-leafs-sums-news-news-nk1hJtijaad.html

Rangers-Red Wings Sums

_1, Detroit, D.Miller 1 (Andersson, DeKeyser), 17:12. Penalties_Pouliot, NYR (goaltender interference), 1:08; Pyatt, NYR (high-sticking), 6:38; Smith, Det (slashing), 9:27. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/rangers-red-wings-sums-news-news-nk1h4djdcfe.html

Devils-Bruins Sums

_1, Boston, Krug 4 (Iginla, Krejci), 7:52 (pp). 2, Boston, Iginla 2 (Hamilton, Rask), 9:19. 3, New Jersey, Henrique 3 (Gelinas, Jagr), 11:24 (pp). 4, Boston, Lucic 6 (Krejci, Iginla), 19:04. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/devils-bruins-sums-news-news-nk1h4idaadj.html

Flyers-Islanders Sums

_1, Philadelphia, Lecavalier 2 (Streit, Giroux), 4:30 (pp). 2, Philadelphia, Voracek 1 (B.Schenn, Gustafsson), 5:30. 3, N.Y. Islanders, Okposo 4 (Hickey, Tavares), 10:16. 4, Philadelphia, via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/flyers-islanders-sums-news-news-nk1h4nbajfj.html

Sabres-Lightning Sums

_1, Tampa Bay, Johnson 3 (Filppula, Carle), 12:48 (pp). Penalties_Larsson, Buf (hooking), 11:16; Ehrhoff, Buf (hooking), 14:58; Crombeen, TB (interference), 17:38. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/sabres-lightning-sums-news-news-nk1hphjicie.html

Lightning beat Sabres 3-2

Ondrej Palat and Martin St. Louis scored third-period goals to help the Tampa Bay Lightning rally for a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/lightning-beat-sabres-3-2-news-news-nk1hpjijaif.html

Lightning beat Sabres 3-2

Ondrej Palat and Martin St. Louis scored third-period goals to help the Tampa Bay Lightning rally for a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/lightning-beat-sabres-3-2-news-news-nk1hplcichf.html

Kings-Clippers, Box

3-9 5-6 12, Patterson 3-5 2-2 9, Cousins 9-16 2-2 20, Vasquez 0-5 0-0 0, Thornton 7-13 2-2 17, Thompson 3-7 3-10 9, Hayes 0-1 0-0 0, Thomas 8-15 9-10 27, McLemore 3-9 1-2 8, Outlaw 1-4 5-5 8, via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/kings-clippers-box-news-news-nk0kJdejdbe.html

Jazz-Lakers, Box

2-8 2-2 7, Favors 3-5 2-2 8, Kanter 4-11 3-3 11, Lucas III 3-6 0-0 8, Hayward 6-13 3-4 18, Gobert 8-10 0-1 16, Burks 7-12 3-4 18, McGuire 0-2 0-0 0, Machado 0-1 0-0 0, M.Harris 0-0 0-0 0, Hudson via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/jazz-lakers-box-news-news-nk0kaeaeach.html

No one better than MSD when chips are down

With the weather in the eastern part of the country still in the monsoon stage, the Cuttack game could well be a washout, and if that happens then India will have to win the final two games to win the via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/no-one-better-than-msd-when-chips-are-down-news-columns-nk0jTbdcgai.html

Dropped catches adding to Team India's woes

The washout of the second innings in Ranchi would have left both teams frustrated, India perhaps a little bit more than Australia. It means India have to win all three of the remaining fixtures to be via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/dropped-catches-adding-to-team-india-s-woes-news-columns-nk0jQLiifdd.html

Hurricanes-Avalanche Sums

_1, Colorado, Johnson 2 (Stastny, Tanguay), 11:30. 2, Colorado, Duchene 7 (O'Reilly, Downie), 17:33. Penalties_R.Murphy, Car (tripping), 12:28; Dvorak, Car (delay of game), 12:41; Landeskog, Col via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/hurricanes-avalanche-sums-news-news-nk0jpfageih.html

Pacers-Mavericks, Box

12-22 2-2 28, West 3-8 2-2 8, Hibbert 4-8 6-6 14, G.Hill 5-11 0-0 12, Stephenson 1-4 0-0 3, Johnson 1-2 0-0 3, Scola 4-5 0-0 8, Watson 4-12 1-1 10, Mahinmi 1-4 2-2 4, Copeland 1-5 3-5 5, S.Hill via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/pacers-mavericks-box-news-news-nk0iJjbbgba.html

Nuggets-Bulls, Box

7-10 1-4 15, Hickson 6-11 2-3 14, McGee 6-14 3-7 15, Lawson 5-7 1-2 11, Foye 1-5 0-0 2, Mozgov 1-3 0-0 2, Arthur 2-3 0-0 4, Fournier 5-8 0-0 10, Q.Miller 0-3 0-0 0, Robinson 0-5 0-0 0, A.Miller via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/nuggets-bulls-box-news-news-nk0i4hfhfhb.html

Canucks-Blues Sums

_1, Vancouver, Higgins 4 (Richardson, Santorelli), 17:11. Penalties_Kassian, Van, major (fighting), 13:27; Stewart, StL, major (fighting), 13:27; Reaves, StL, double minor (high-sticking), 18:21. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/canucks-blues-sums-news-news-nk0i4jhhabg.html