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Delhi 228/10 * v Punjab

Delhi 228/10 * v Punjab via Cricinfo Live Scores

3 Frisbee team members killed in Minnesota crash

Three college students and members of one of the nation's top Ultimate Frisbee teams have died after a semitrailer truck slammed into their SUV when it spun on an icy Minnesota highway. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dLrLR9

Farmar scores career-high 30 as Lakers beat Kings

Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 30 points off the bench, making eight of 10 shots from 3-point range, and the Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on the absence of suspended Sacramento star DeMarcus via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pHA6xV

Pelicans-Suns, Box

6-13 1-2 14, Davis 14-18 4-4 32, Ajinca 2-2 0-0 4, Roberts 3-8 1-1 7, Gordon 7-10 4-4 21, Morrow 3-8 0-0 6, Babbitt 2-4 0-0 5, Rivers 1-7 2-2 4, Miller 1-3 0-0 2, Aminu 2-4 3-4 7, Withey 1-1 0-0 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pHA7BO

Farmar scores career-high 30 as Lakers beat Kings

Dragic's career-high 40 leads Suns past Pelicans

Goran Dragic scored 40 points, his second career high in three games, and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-104 Friday night, snapping a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pHA5Kh

Fontaine's SO goal gives Wild 2-1 win over Canucks

Justin Fontaine's goal in the seventh round of the shootout gave the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/NEZghx

Fontaine's SO goal gives Wild 2-1 win over Canucks

Justin Fontaine's goal in the seventh round of the shootout gave the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pHA3SP

Kings-Lakers, Box

11-22 9-9 32, Williams 10-20 6-10 26, Thompson 8-12 1-2 17, Thomas 10-16 4-5 26, McLemore 0-4 0-0 0, Evans 3-7 2-4 8, McCallum 3-7 0-0 7, Acy 1-3 0-0 2, O.Johnson 1-2 1-2 4. Totals 47-93 23-32 122. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kj73zR

Wild-Canucks Sums

_1, Vancouver, Kesler 21 (Higgins), 5:19 (sh). 2, Minnesota, Parise 20 (Pominville, Granlund), 14:12 (pp). Penalties_D.Sedin, Van (hooking), 4:43; Hansen, Van (boarding), 12:27. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eJogKG

Blues-Ducks Sums

_1, Anaheim, Cogliano 18 (Koivu, Fowler), 3:39. Penalties_Backes, StL, major (fighting), 11:40; Perry, Ana, minor-major (roughing, fighting), 11:40; Berglund, StL (unsportsmanlike conduct), 11:47; via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eJof9B

Oregon upsets No. 20 Arizona State, 98-90

Jillian Alleyne, Chrishae Rowe and Ariel Thomas combined to score 76 points and lead Oregon to a 98-90 upset of No. 20 Arizona State Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cht7bD

Jonas Hiller shuts out Blues in Ducks' 1-0 win

Jonas Hiller made 18 saves in his fifth shutout of the season, Andrew Cogliano scored in the opening minutes, and the NHL-leading Anaheim Ducks returned from their Olympic break with a 1-0 victory via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cht5Ay

Jonas Hiller shuts out Blues in Ducks' 1-0 win

Australia practise ball tampering at Newlands

Cape Town: Stung by a heavy defeat in the second Test, Australia are now practising ball tampering to improve the art of reverse-swing in the third Test against South Africa starting Saturday here at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OJkdZP

Jurgensen hopes to lift Bangladesh

Bangladesh coach Shane Jurgensen wants his team to overcome the injuries that have hit his side and take it as a challenge against Afghanistan via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lokuarachchi admits to not reporting approach

Sri Lanka batsman Kaushal Lokuarachchi had failed to report an approach made to him, Sri Lanka Cricket has said, but he had not been charged with any other corrupt activity via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BCCI keenly waiting for election schedule

Desperate to keep a bulk of the IPL matches in India, the BCCI on Friday decided to wait till the announcement of the dates of general election before finalizing the venues of the Twenty20 mega-event, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pCxfpM

Madhya Pradesh 137/6 * v Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh 137/6 * v Uttar Pradesh via Cricinfo Live Scores

BPL payments problem resurfaces

The payments controversy that plagued the BPL in the past has resurfaced again, with several of Chittagong Kings' overseas players complaining to the BCB that they have not been paid via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'Sachin a better captain than his results showed' - Ganguly

ESPNcricinfo has marked the end of perhaps the most celebrated career in international cricket with Sachin Tendulkar - The Man Cricket Loved Back , an anthology of writing on the master batsman via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Gujarat v Mumbai 232/10 *

Gujarat v Mumbai 232/10 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

Postgame brawl on court involves Utah Valley fans

A wild brawl involving players and fans who came onto the court erupted when New Mexico State guard K.C. Ross-Miller hurled the ball at Utah Valley's Holton Hunsaker seconds after the Wolverines' via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eEmdaS

Collins meets with Shepard's parents

Jason Collins had plenty of gifts for Matthew Shepard's parents: a basket, a blowout, an autographed No. 98 jersey that he wears in honor of their son. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eEmavF

'Dressing room a better place without Pietersen'

England's dressing room will be a better place without Kevin Pietersen after the controversial batsman was sacked following the dismal Ashes tour of Australia, wicketkeeper Matt Prior said on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dHNSIf

Webb maintains 2-stroke lead at HSBC Champions

Karrie Webb recovered from a back-nine lapse to card a 3-under 69 and maintain her lead at the HSBC Women's Champions after Friday's second round. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cZTMaV

McIlroy off to a strong start at Honda

Rory McIlroy isn't interested in recent history at the Honda Classic — good or bad. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cZTMaL

India vs Sri Lanka:The match in tweets

shaheer khan ‏@shaheer608"Asia Cup 2014, 4th Match: Toss: SL IND : (28/0) (Overs 7.2) Shikhar Dhawan* 18(23) Rohit Sharma* 10(21)Manveer Singh Ghuman ‏@BeingManveer Rohit Sharma hit a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/NaBwlE

Watson, Petersen likely for tantalising decider

If South Africa win in Cape Town it will be their first series win at home against Australia since 1970 - they have lost four and drawn two since their readmission via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Junior women's hockey nationals in Mysore

The fourth edition of the Hockey India Junior Women's National Championship, to be played in Mysore March 5-23, will see two new teams in Hockey Gangpur-Odisha and Vidarbha Hockey Association. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hodM8u

Jason Collins meets with Shepard's parents

Jason Collins played the final eight minutes of a blowout win. Rarely has he been prouder of a performance. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hodLRZ

Ferrer retires in Mexico, Murray into semis

Top-seeded David Ferrer withdrew from his Mexican Open quarterfinal against South Africa' Kevin Anderson in the second set on Thursday due to a left thigh strain. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hodJtj

Sri Lanka bowl, Mendis in for Lakmal

On a Fatullah track that is expected to be full of runs, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews chose to field via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Afghanistan's statement of intent

Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan said he wants his team to put pressure on Bangladesh on Saturday, with an eye on a future battle between the sides via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Railways v Vidarbha

Railways v Vidarbha via Cricinfo Live Scores

Hyderabad (India) v Karnataka 248/8 *

Hyderabad (India) v Karnataka 248/8 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

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Goa 231/10 * v Kerala

Goa 231/10 * v Kerala via Cricinfo Live Scores

Maharashtra 254/8 * v Saurashtra

Maharashtra 254/8 * v Saurashtra via Cricinfo Live Scores

Clarke needs Watson's best

To beat South Africa in what he has called the biggest match of Australia's summer and what is arguably the most significant of his captaincy so far, Michael Clarke is looking for a command all-round performance from Shane Watson on his return to the side via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangladesh weakened for must-win game

After losing their opening game of the Asia Cup, Bangladesh need to beat Afghanistan, and they must do so without several of their first-choice players via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Parkour goes from YouTube fad to fitness craze

A spirited sport that treats the world as one big obstacle course is gaining traction outside of the urban enthusiasts whose YouTube-worthy acrobatics spread its popularity. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hYaQ5e

Pierce scores 18, Nets rebound in rout of Nuggets

Paul Pierce scored 18 points and the Brooklyn Nets rebounded from their worst loss more than 10 years by routing the slumping Denver Nuggets 112-89 on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dHxffN

Iditarod sled dog race kicks off this weekend

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska kicks off this weekend as usual, after warm winter weather nearly prompted officials to move the start hundreds of miles north to Fairbanks for the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hYaRGB

Pierce scores 18, Nets rebound in rout of Nuggets

Paul Pierce scored 18 points and the Brooklyn Nets rebounded from their worst loss in 11 years by routing the slumping Denver Nuggets 112-89 on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dHxeZo

Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska starts Saturday

They're getting ready to run the dogs in Anchorage. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hYaPyq

No. 5 Stanford women cruise past Washington, 83-60

Chiney Ogwumike had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 5 Stanford in an 83-60 victory over Washington on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hYaRGm

Nets-Nuggets, Box

3-11 2-3 10, Pierce 7-12 2-2 18, Garnett 2-4 0-0 4, Williams 3-7 2-2 9, Livingston 3-5 2-2 8, Blatche 4-6 0-0 9, Thornton 3-7 4-4 10, Teletovic 3-9 0-0 8, Kirilenko 2-3 5-7 9, Plumlee 3-6 4-4 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dHxeII

No. 5 Stanford women cruise past Washington, 83-60

Chiney Ogwumike had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 5 Stanford in an 83-60 victory over Washington on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dHxesc

Andhra 126/10 * v Tamil Nadu

Andhra 126/10 * v Tamil Nadu via Cricinfo Live Scores

Warne to advice Oz on winning third Test against Proteas

Sydney: Australian spin legend Shane Warne will reportedly mentor his former team's spinners, with special focus on offspinner Nathan Lyon, to help Australia win the series decider against South via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hY8T9d

Former No. 1 Tseng hoping to recapture top form

Yani Tseng, the former top-ranked women's golfer, is hoping she can follow Rory McIlroy's example and put a disastrous 2013 season behind her to recapture the form that saw her reach the top of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hY7TBV

New Mexico State's K.C. Ross-Miller triggers brawl

New Mexico State's K.C. Ross-Miller hurled the ball at Utah Valley State's Holton Hunsaker seconds after the Wolverines' 66-61 overtime victory over the Aggies, triggering a wild brawl that via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hY7TBT

Armstrong facing 12 million-pound bill for 'lying about doping'

London: Disgraced former American cyclist Lance Armstrong is reportedly facing a 12 million-pound bill for lying under oath about his use of performance-enhancing drugs when securing prize money from via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dHsrXK

Mashrafe Mortaza sidelined by side strain

Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with a side strain. He will be replaced by Shafiul Islam via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Brown, Quick lift Kings over Flames 2-0

Dustin Brown had a goal and an assist and Jonathan Quick made 25 saves as the Los Angeles Kings made it back-to-back wins Thursday night with a 2-0 victory over the Calgary Flames. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eDCRHn

Kuemper has 21 saves in Wild's 3-0 win over Oilers

Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves to earn his second career shutout and the Minnesota Wild returned from the Olympic break with a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hnUJv5

Sheehey sends Indiana past No. 20 Iowa, 93-86

Will Sheehey scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in the first half and Stanford Robinson added a career-best 17 to lead Indiana over No. 20 Iowa 93-86 on Thursday night in a game that was via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oa49KR

Kings-Flames Sums

_1, Los Angeles, Brown 11, 3:00. Penalties_None. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Na6vhA

Critics blast Rio's World Cup, Olympic evictions

With her family of six living in five different houses scattered across the city, Dalvaneide Pequeno do Nascimento longs for the days when her whole clan shared the same roof. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oa4b5E

Kuemper has 21 saves in Wild's 3-0 win over Oilers

Critics blast Rio's World Cup, Olympic evictions

Wild-Oilers Sums

_1, Minnesota, Granlund 6 (Parise, Spurgeon), 2:04. Penalties_Brodziak, Min (roughing), :54; Hendricks, Edm (roughing), :54; Ballard, Min (roughing), 7:00; Nugent-Hopkins, Edm, served by Hemsky via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Na6s5p

No. 18 Cal women beat Washington St. 75-68 in OT

Reshanda Gray set career highs by scoring 43 points and pulling down 16 rebounds and Brittany Boyd recorded just the second triple-double in school history as No. 18 California beat Washington via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oa489W

Afghanistan bowlers set up easy win

A round-up of the Under-19 World Cup playoff matches on February 27, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

We've firepower to unsettle Indian batting line-up: Chandimal

Mirpur: Sri Lanka vice-captain Dinesh Chandimal on Friday said that his team was not too much worried about Virat Kohli's fine form as his side's bowling attack can unsettle the Indian batting line-up via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OFSHwt

India take on Sri Lanka in first real test in Asia Cup

Their battered pride regained after snapping an eight-ODI winless streak, five-time champions India will look to build a winning momentum when they take on Sri Lanka in what could by their first real via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OFSHwg

AP-GLF-HSBC-Champions-Scores

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Vincent admits not reporting illegal approach by bookmakers

Auckland: Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent Thursday pleaded guilty of not reporting an illegal approach made to him by bookmakers during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in 2013. Vincent, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Mx9jEv

Gujarat 315/7 * v Maharashtra

Gujarat 315/7 * v Maharashtra via Cricinfo Live Scores

Haryana 153/8 * v Punjab

Haryana 153/8 * v Punjab via Cricinfo Live Scores

Warner fined for sharp-practice comments

David Warner has been fined for his suggestion that South Africa's burst of reverse swing to win the Port Elizabeth Test was achieved by suspicious means via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India, Sri Lanka look to renew relationship

ESPNcricinfo previews the Asia Cup match between India and Sri Lanka via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Federer pushed to the limit by canny Stepanek

DUBAI: Former men's world number one Roger Federer had to dig deep to progress to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open on Wednesday eventually beating fellow veteran Radek Stepanek of the Czech via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eyW5hm

Galatasaray hold Chelsea 1-1 in Champions League

Ankara: Chelsea kept Didier Drogba well-shackled in his first game against his former English club but Aurelien Chedjou's second-half goal earned Galatasaray a 1-1 draw in their last-16 Champions via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eyW2Co

SLPL scrapped once again

The SLPL has been scrapped in favour of a short domestic Twenty20 tournament for the second consecutive year, after SLC failed to attract meaningful commercial interest in the tournament via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Railways v Uttar Pradesh 136/4 *

Railways v Uttar Pradesh 136/4 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

Real Madrid demolish Schalke to ease towards last eight

GELSENKIRCHEN (Germany): Real Madrid cruised to a rare victory on German soil as they romped to a 6-1 win at Schalke 04 in Wednesday's Champions League's last 16, first leg clash.Real are now all but via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fKsTsB

Webb shoots 66 to take 1-shot lead in Singapore

Karrie Webb birdied six holes to shoot a 6-under 66 and take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the HSBC Women's Champions on Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jCmL6h

Murray, Ferrer reach Mexican Open quarterfinals

Andy Murray reached the quarterfinals of the Mexican Open with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Portugal's Joao Sousa on Thursday morning. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hjNi8f

Afghanistan bowl, Pakistan bring in Ali for Bhatti

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to bowl first via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

ICBT Campus v Royal Institute of Colombo

ICBT Campus v Royal Institute of Colombo via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ryan Harris battles knee and self-doubt

Ryan Harris wonky right knee has taken a battering in South Africa and so too has his self-confidence via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

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Virat Kohli breaks Chris Gayle's record

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has become the fastest to score 19 hundreds in ODIs, reaching the landmark in just 124 innings.Kohli achieved the feat in 65 innings fewer than his closest rival, West via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dCNdrE

McDermott tackles reverse riddle

Tentative play from Australia's batsmen contributed to the prodigious reverse swing that brought about their Port Elizabeth downfall almost as much as shrewd handling of the ball by South Africa's bowlers and fielders, Australia's bowling coach Craig McDe via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rajasthan 181/10 * v Vidarbha

Rajasthan 181/10 * v Vidarbha via Cricinfo Live Scores

Assam v Tripura 166/9 *

Assam v Tripura 166/9 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bengal 202/10 * v Odisha

Bengal 202/10 * v Odisha via Cricinfo Live Scores

Himachal Pradesh v Services 233/9 *

Himachal Pradesh v Services 233/9 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

Andhra 97/10 * v Karnataka

Andhra 97/10 * v Karnataka via Cricinfo Live Scores

Goa 122/10 * v Tamil Nadu

Goa 122/10 * v Tamil Nadu via Cricinfo Live Scores

Hyderabad (India) v Kerala 107/10 *

Hyderabad (India) v Kerala 107/10 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

Baroda 346/3 * v Mumbai

Baroda 346/3 * v Mumbai via Cricinfo Live Scores

Hansen scores as Canucks blank Blues 1-0

Jannik Hansen scored the game's only goal and Eddie Lack made 20 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Vancouver Canucks blanked the St. Louis Blues 1-0 in the first post-Olympic game via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o7LKhS

No. 3 Arizona runs past Cal 87-59 in rematch

Arizona came out of its last meeting with California a bit discombobulated, hurting from its first loss and the loss of forward Brandon Ashley for the rest of the season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o7LKhN

Rockets-Clippers, Box

3-13 0-0 7, Jones 2-4 0-0 4, Howard 9-12 5-9 23, Beverley 1-2 2-2 5, Harden 6-16 5-7 18, Hamilton 6-12 0-0 16, Motiejunas 2-6 4-4 8, Asik 3-4 0-0 6, Lin 2-8 1-2 6. Totals 34-77 17-24 93. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1caDwG3

I was not thinking about the past: Rahane

India began their Asia Cup campaign with a comfortable win over hosts Bangladesh and talented batsman Ajinkya Rahane said the victory would give his side the momentum in the tournament via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hjv8Uc

'Trott hungry to make England return'

Jonathan Trott is "raring to go" for England once again and he will make his comeback for Warwickshire in April, Dennis Amiss, chairman of Trott's benefit committee, said on Wednesday.The via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hjv8DJ

Griffin, Collison help Clippers top Rockets 101-93

Blake Griffin had 23 points and 16 rebounds, reserve Darren Collison scored seven of his 19 points in the final 2:09 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 101-93 Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hjqRzT

Collins, Nets dealing with bright spotlight

Deron Williams took a moment to snap a few photos of Brooklyn teammate Jason Collins at their shootaround in Portland. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jC81o3

Blues-Canucks Sums

_None. Penalties_St. Louis bench (too many men), 2:57; Morrow, StL (hooking), 18:34. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jC81nY

Kohli is on course to become an all-time great

Even old timers who are biased towards their own generation and always speak of how 'great' former cricketers were compared to the 'puny' moderns will I am sure agree that Virat Kohli is a special via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dCBqJQ

Kopitar rallies Kings past Avs for 6-4 win

Anze Kopitar had two goals, including the decisive score in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1klsYmI

Kings-Avalanche Sums

_1, Los Angeles, Regehr 3 (Kopitar, Toffoli), 5:48. 2, Colorado, O'Reilly 22 (Holden, McGinn), 11:17 (pp). 3, Colorado, Parenteau 11 (Duchene), 16:32. Penalties_Regehr, LA (cross-checking), 9:29; via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hjkTiA

Barton sparks Blazers to 124-80 rout of Nets

Will Barton had a season-high 20 points and career-high 11 rebounds, providing a spark off the bench for the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers in a 124-80 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1klsXiK

Barton sparks Blazers to 124-80 rout of Nets

Nets-Trail Blazers, Box

4-11 2-2 11, Pierce 3-8 0-0 6, Garnett 2-3 2-2 6, D.Williams 4-10 4-5 12, Livingston 0-4 0-0 0, Kirilenko 1-1 0-0 2, Blatche 1-6 1-2 3, Anderson 2-6 0-0 4, Teletovic 3-6 0-0 8, Thornton 4-11 0-0 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hjkMU7

Man who admitted Giants fan beating to stay jailed

One of two men who pleaded guilty to the beating of a San Francisco Giants fan at Dodger Stadium will be held without bail on federal firearms charges. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hjkOLG

Kohli thanks dad after convincing win

Fatullah: Captain Virat Kohli today remembered his dad after guiding India to a convincing six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup opener, and said whatever he has achieved in his life so via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fJVrCh

India Under-19s v West Indies Under-19s

India Under-19s v West Indies Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

United Arab Emirates Under-19s v Zimbabwe Under-19s

United Arab Emirates Under-19s v Zimbabwe Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Afghanistan Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s

Afghanistan Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh Under-19s v New Zealand Under-19s

Bangladesh Under-19s v New Zealand Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

NFL Calendar

3 — Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cPBhWu

Narrow wins for Canada, Scotland

A round-up of the Under-19 World Cup playoff matches on February 26, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Shane Warne confirms split with Elizabeth Hurley

Shane Warne has said in a TV chat show on Wednesday that he was "single" once again. Confirming that his relationship with actress Elizabeth Hurley, with whom he was engaged in September via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1psCZCv

NBA Calendar

16 — Last day of regular season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ek8nyX

TV SportsWatch

European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, first round, at Centurion, South Africa (same-day tape) via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dyVahz

Uttarakhand off to a winning start in National Basketball

Uttarakhand opened their campaign in the 64th Senior National Men's Basketball Championship's with a narrow 68-62 win over Indian Railways at the at Thyagaraj Stadium here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dyV7SJ

Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Rashid Latif as chief selector

Lahore: Pakistan on Wednesday appointed former Test captain Rashid Latif as chief selector and tasked him with helping in the fight against corruption.The straight-talking 45-year-old is known for via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1evTvsv

Brazil asks Adidas to stop selling 'sexualised' World Cup t-shirts

The manufacturer has agreed to scrap the t-shirts after campaigner said they encouraged 'sex tourism' ahead of the tournamentControversy: Campaigners in Brazil believed the t-shirts encouraged sex via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/brazil-asks-adidas-to-stop-selling-sexualised-world-cup-t-shirts-news-others-oc0ruJhfadb.html

'Urgency needed to complete stadia work for U-17 World Cup'

Inaki Alvarez, deputy director and head of event management competitions division, FIFA said Wednesday that India had the potential to host a great U-17 World Cup in 2017 but urgency was needed to complete work at all stadia. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dyOD6m

One Dhaka Gladiators owner found guilty of corruption

One of the owners of Dhaka Gladiators, Shihab Jishan Chowdury, has been found guilty of "being party to an effort to fix" a match in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2013 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Nadal set to earn $1 mn a night in Bhupathi's league

London: World No.1 Rafael Nadal is expected to earn $1 million a night in the International Tennis Premier League (ITPL) to be held later this year. The tournament, modelled on the lines of cricket's via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dyHzGO

Yusuf Pathan working hard for national comeback

RAJKOT: Expressing confidence over his return to national squad, Baroda skipper Yusuf Pathan today said he was working hard to achieve this goal."My focus is to play good cricket and I have done via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o5z1fC

Rashid Latif named Pakistan chief selector

Rashid Latif, the former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper, has been named chief selector of the national team via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

South Africa make 230 after Fortuin 74

A century opening stand between captain Aiden Markram and Clyde Fortuin put South Africa on the path to a score of 250 and above, but Australia's spinners did well to pull them back and restrict them to a par score of 230 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

FBI investigated Ali v Liston title fight

Muhammad Ali's first world title win over Sonny Liston was the subject of a match-fixing investigation by the FBI.Liston, who was a heavy favourite to win, retired after the seventh round as Ali - via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hf62G1

Sheriff: Hernandez involved in jail altercation

A Massachusetts sheriff says former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been involved in a prison altercation. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hf62FN

India needs to upgrade U-17 World Cup stadia: FIFA

A team of FIFA inspectors visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Wednesday and said there was urgent need to refurbish stadia around the country in preparation for the 2017 U-17 FIFA World Cup. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kfxhjE

Warner comments 'sour grapes' - SA

South Africa have reacted to David Warner's comments about their tactics for extracting reverse swing in Port Elizabeth via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Novak Djokovic begins his quest for titles again

DUBAI: Novak Djokovic returned to his quest for titles after one of the biggest disappointments of his career with a hard-hitting, straight sets success before a packed stadium at the Dubai Open.The via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dydhnA

Lewandowski brace helps Dortmund win 4-2 at Zenit

Borussia Dortmund struck twice in the first five minutes and Robert Lewandowski grabbed a second-half double as last season's Champions League runners-up won 4-2 at Zenit St Petersburg in their last via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1c7cteI

Asia Cup 2014: Afghanistan set for tough Pakistan test

FATULLAH: It would be a trial by fire for Afghanistan when the gutsy team from the strife-torn country makes its Asia Cup debut by taking on defending champions Pakistan on Thursday.Mohammad Nabi's via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fSZPeE

England prepare for life without Kevin Pietersen

LONDON: England will play their first major match since the controversial decision to call time on Kevin Pietersen's international career when they face West Indies in the first of three one-day via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fSZNDC

South Africa dismiss ball-tampering allegations

South Africa have dismissed ball-tampering allegations surrounding their second Test victory over Australia after opposing opener David Warner said the Proteas worked on the ball at Port Elizabeth to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fSZOY7

Olympiakos bring listless Man United to their knees

PIRAEUS (Greece): Manchester United were shunted towards an unscheduled exit in the Champions League after crashing to a shock 2-0 defeat at Olympiakos in their last 16 first leg match on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dy6af8

Harbhajan can make a comeback to Indian team: Sourav Ganguly

KOLKATA: Out of favour he might be right now but former Indian captain former captain Sourav Ganguly feels seasoned off-spinner Harbhajan Singh can make a comeback if the selectors look beyond those via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ej9sqz

ICBT Campus v Kotelawala Defence University

ICBT Campus v Kotelawala Defence University via Cricinfo Live Scores

Jassowal to host junior tennis tournament

, Feb 26 (IANS) The Harvest Tennis Academy here will host the AITA U-14 and U-16 Super Series Tennis Tournament from Feb 28 to March 7. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dy04eA

Dortmund beat Zenit 4-2 in Champions League first leg

.Petersburg, Feb 26 (IANS) The 2013 UEFA Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund begun the knockout phase of the 2014 edition with a 4-2 away win over Russian club Zenit here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dy03XZ

Proteas management slams Warner for 'sour grapes' comments on 'ball scuffing'

Sydney: The South African management has slammed Australian opener David Warner for his comments questioning whether the hosts were acting within the limits with scuffing of the ball in their second via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1evmWea

Conference races heating up late in season

season has ended up as it always seems to: With Kansas on top. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ej0EB3

Women's hockey Nationals in Bhopal from March 13

The fourth edition of the Hockey India (HI) women's National Championship will be played in Bhopal from March 13-23. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fFMzO9

Denver art museum making good on Super Bowl bet

Denver curators are making good on their promise to give up some art — at least for a while — after losing a Super Bowl bet with their counterparts in Seattle. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fFMxWH

India win toss, opt to bowl

Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl in India's first game of the Asia Cup 2014 against Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Afghanistan hope to rally on familiar conditions

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi has said that the team will bank on the local knowledge acquired from playing domestic competitions in Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Murray, Ferrer, advance to the 2nd round in Mexico

David Ferrer and Andy Murray, the top two seeded players in the Mexican Open, advanced to the second round on Tuesday while American and third-seeded John Isner became the first major casualty of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kei9TJ

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Watson accepts all-round role

Shane Watson has conceded he does not merit a place in Australia's Test side on his batting alone and is committed to pursuing a more targeted pre-season this winter in a bid to be fitter for the all-round role the captain Michael Clarke and coach Darren via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

San Diego State routs San Jose St 90-64

Winston Shepard, Dwayne Polee II and JJ O'Brien each scored 12 points to lead a balanced offense as No. 13 San Diego State breezed past San Jose State 90-64 on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dxCwGB

San Diego State routs San Jose St 90-64

Leydon-Davis five-for guides NZ to win

Pacer Felicity Leydon-Davis picked up a five-for on ODI debut to scuttle West Indies Women out for 114 and help New Zealand Women complete a 3-0 series win via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rockets-Kings, Box

3-8 3-3 10, Jones 5-5 1-1 11, Howard 7-9 6-10 20, Beverley 2-4 0-0 5, Harden 11-20 15-16 43, Motiejunas 1-1 2-2 5, Asik 3-4 1-1 7, Lin 3-7 5-6 11, Hamilton 4-7 2-2 12, Casspi 1-4 0-0 2, Canaan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kdU7Ip

Harden scores 43, Rockets rout Kings 129-103

James Harden scored a season-high 43 points before resting for all of the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets routed the Sacramento Kings 129-103 on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eivVEj

Canada Under-19s v Papua New Guinea Under-19s

Canada Under-19s v Papua New Guinea Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Namibia Under-19s v Scotland Under-19s

Namibia Under-19s v Scotland Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Love, Timberwolves beat Phoenix with late outburst

Kevin Love fell one assist shy of his second triple-double in three games, and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a late outburst to beat the Phoenix Suns 110-101 on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fF8ZPJ

Lillard leads Portland past Denver 100-95

Damian Lillard made up for the absence of fellow All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge by scoring 31 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 100-95 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1clLhmY

No. 2 Wichita State goes 30-0

Ron Baker scored 15 points to lead four Wichita State players in double figures and the second-ranked Shockers became the first Division I team to reach 30-0 in the regular season with a 69-49 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fF91XG

Trail Blazers-Nuggets, Box

4-6 5-6 16, Wright 3-5 4-6 12, Lopez 4-10 4-5 12, Lillard 8-20 11-13 31, Matthews 2-14 6-6 11, T.Robinson 1-5 0-0 2, Williams 6-11 0-0 14, Claver 0-3 2-2 2, McCollum 0-0 0-0 0, Barton 0-2 0-0 0. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1clLk2e

Timberwolves-Suns, Box

7-9 3-7 18, Cunningham 5-8 2-2 12, Love 10-22 10-14 33, Rubio 3-8 1-1 7, Budinger 4-9 1-2 10, Barea 3-9 0-0 6, Muhammad 8-13 4-6 20, Dieng 1-2 0-0 2, Shved 0-1 0-0 0, Mbah a Moute 1-4 0-0 2, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fF91ai

Pistorius murder trial to be 'partially' broadcast live on TV

Melbourne: The murder trial of Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius will reportedly be partially broadcast live on television by three remote-controlled cameras, although his testimony will be excluded via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fF90TC

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. 26 — NHL regular season resumes. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dtGJuY

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Fight Schedule

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BCB calls up Mushfiqur on selection comment

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim attended a hearing with top BCB officials after saying on Sunday that he was shocked with chief selector Faruque Ahmed's selection of the Asia Cup squad via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'Recognising sports as an industry key for development'

Recognising sports as an industry will be key to the development of sports in India, says a report by KPMG and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dtCsIb

Ronjan Sodhi, Manavjit Sandhu launch Indian Shotgun Open

Indian trap shooters Ronjan Sodhi and Manavjit Singh Sandhu Tuesday launched the Indian Shotgun Open to make the sport more accessible to the rising talent . The tournament begins here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OxTqjb

Schumacher's manager refutes claims

Michael Schumacher's manager has dismissed reports in a German magazine that the Formula One legend's doctors have ended attempts to bring him out of a medically-induced coma.Sabine Kehm, the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OxTnUE

Test for India's new middle order

Bangladesh will be looking to put a torrid run of form behind them in their Asia Cup opener against an Indian team bearing a new middle order via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kundra is ready for probe, says Rajasthan Royals CEO

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals chief executive Raghu Iyer said the franchisee will cooperate with the investigating agencies if they probe its co-owner Raj Kundra's alleged role in betting in the Indian via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cjnBzu

Sharmila takes Day 1 honours in Women's Pro Golf Tour

Sharmila Nicollet returned to form taking one shot lead over Vani Kapoor and Ankita Tiwana to lead after Round 1 of the fourth leg of the Women's Professional Golf Tour at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club (BPGC) here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/NtTAai

Kundra is ready for probe, says Rajasthan Royals CEO

Rajasthan Royals chief executive Raghu Iyer said the franchisee will cooperate with the investigating agencies if they probe its co-owner Raj Kundra's alleged role in betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/NtTAaa

Sodhi's priorities: Defending Asiad title, securing Rio spot

India's top double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi has a clear cut goal for 2014 -- He wants to defend his Asian Games title and do enough at the World Championships to secure a qualifying spot for the 2016 Rio Olympics. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lin1dA

No 'upset' if Bangladesh beat India - Mashrafe

Mashrafe Mortaza took slight at the use of the word "upset" when questioned about Bangladesh's chances against India, saying the home team had done it before via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

McClure guides NZ to victory

A round-up of the Under-19 World Cup playoff matches on February 25, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pune FC face Nay Pyi Taw in AFC Cup

Pune FC begins their maiden AFC Cup campaign hosting Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw FC in a Round 1 encounter at the Shree Shivchhattrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cKOCiE

'Outsider' Karthik hopes to lift team spirit in Asia Cup

MIRPUR (Bangladesh): Pressed into service after injury to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said being an "outsider", he can add a bit of freshness to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jwvLtE

Golfer Lahiri eyes SAIL-SBI Open hat-trick

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will be shooting for a historic hat-trick of victories when he defends his title at the season-opening SAIL-SBI Open, starting Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1flQqLE

Sochi court convicts local activists

A Sochi court has convicted two Russian activists for resisting police orders, sentencing one of them to four days in prison and fining the other. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OxmcAq

India look for a turnaround in Asia Cup 2014

FATULLAH: Embarrassed in South Africa and New Zealand, regional powerhouse India would hope for a turnaround under a new captain when they take on a troubled Bangladesh in their Asia Cup opener on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h9FxBF

Twitch live game broadcasting coming to Xbox One

Xbox One will soon be Twitchier than the PlayStation 4. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1flHmXn

Badminton couple Abhijeet-Trupti making waves

At an age when badminton players usually hang up their raquets, former national champion Trupti Murgunde has decided to prolong her career by forging an on-court partnership with husband Abhijeet Naimpally. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hO26i8

Raymond Felton of Knicks arrested on gun charges

New York police say Knicks player Raymond Felton has been arrested on three counts of criminal possession of a weapon. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1flHoyu

Barca pay 13.5 million euros in Neymar tax case

Barcelona have paid 13.5 million euros to the Spanish treasury after they were charged last week with tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar.The Spanish champions reiterated that they did via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hNYdK9

Australia's Lehmann pleased to be "bowled out"

Australia's dramatic collapse against South Africa at the weekend has drawn inevitable comparisons with their previous test defeat but vanquished coach Darren Lehmann says the two losses were vastly via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dsJZ9Z

Bopanna-Qureshi in quarters of Dubai event

DUBAI: Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi progressed to the doubles quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Championships after overcoming qualifiers Nikolay Davydenko and Victor Hanescu via Super via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dsHMeE

Federer beats Becker to advance in Dubai

Dubai: Four-time Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships winner Roger Federer beat Germany's Benjamin Becker in 6-1, 6-4 to enter Round 2 of the 22nd ATP tournament in Arab emirate. The World No.8 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dsHLY5

Doctors give up on efforts to revive Michael Schumacher: Report

Any hopes of reviving F1 legend Michael Schumacher from his state of induced coma seems to have ended. Doctors attending to him have reportedly given up efforts to revive him, close to seven weeks via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k8eZRn

Nigeria arrive for short Sri Lanka tour

Nigeria landed in Colombo on Sunday for a nine-day tour during which they will play four Twenty20s via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Gautam Gambhir denies abusing Delhi curator

Gautam Gambhir has denied abusing Venkat Sundaram, the Delhi curator with whom he has had differences in the past too via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bears veering away from NCAA bubble

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Give 100 percent in everything you do: Ganguly

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly was Tuesday conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the Bengal Engineering and Science University for his contribution to the country's sports. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fANCyO

Saina seeded 7th at All England

Birmingham: Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal has been seeded seventh in the $400,000 All England Open Badminton Championships to be held here March 4-9. The World No.7 is the only Indian who via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fANC1Q

Warner queries South Africa swing tactics

David Warner said the Australians would speak to the umpires about the issue of South Africans scuffing the ball via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rogers survives once more

Chris Rogers has said that despite his place in the team being under threat, he played a bit better when under pressure via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

SL opt to bat in series opener

Angelo Mathews won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan, on a Fatullah surface expected to play slower as the game progressed via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Urban students take their best shots at squash

The gritty Hunting Park section of Philadelphia is an unusual location for professional squash courts. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ciKu6h

Urban students take their best shots at squash

Sakora Miller remembers being puzzled when a group of strangers visited her gym class in tough west Philadelphia and offered to teach them a sport. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ciKseA

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Gautam Gambhir denies abusing Delhi curator

Gautam Gambhir has denied abusing Venkat Sundaram, the Delhi curator with whom he has had differences in the past too via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bracewell ton helps Otago to victory

A round-up of the Plunket Shield matches that ended on February 25, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Indian football squad named for Bangladesh friendly

National football coach Wim Koevermans Tuesday announced a squad of 20 for India's international friendly against Bangladesh at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, March 5. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OwtTHd

No. 4 Syracuse beats Maryland 57-55 to end skid

Up by 12 points with just under 6 minutes left, No. 4 Syracuse appeared poised to secure an unusually easy victory. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hkrmJF

Mavs beat Knicks on Nowitzki's lucky-bounce jumper

Dirk Nowitzki called it "probably the ugliest game-winner I ever shot," and this is how he described it. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1c39Hat

Afghanistan Under-19s v West Indies Under-19s

Afghanistan Under-19s v West Indies Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh Under-19s v Zimbabwe Under-19s

Bangladesh Under-19s v Zimbabwe Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

United Arab Emirates Under-19s v New Zealand Under-19s

United Arab Emirates Under-19s v New Zealand Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Burks, Favors lead Jazz to 110-98 win over Celtics

Alec Burks scored 21 points, Derrick Favors had 20 in his return from a hip injury and the Utah Jazz beat the Boston Celtics 110-98 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hMV11k

Celtics-Jazz, Box

7-16 5-6 21, Bass 2-11 4-4 8, Humphries 4-10 1-1 9, Rondo 6-13 6-6 18, Wallace 2-2 0-0 4, Olynyk 8-13 4-4 21, Bayless 6-11 0-0 13, Anthony 0-0 0-0 0, Johnson 2-7 0-0 4, Pressey 0-1 0-0 0. Totals via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hMV3pP

England women's team to play one-off Test against India in Aug 2014

London: The England women's cricket team will host their Indian counterparts for a sole Test and three ODI matches in August this year before playing against South Africa in a Twenty20 series. The via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ertE51

Somdev Devvarman rises to 78 in ATP rankings

New Delhi: Courtesy his Delhi Open triumph, India's numero uno singles player Somdev Devvarman on Monday jumped 18 places to become world number 78 in the latest ATP rankings. Somdev's career best via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ephEkt

CSA confirm two-Test tour to Sri Lanka

South Africa will play two Tests and three ODIs in Sri Lanka in July, a CSA release confirmed via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dhawal Kulkarni set for Mumbai return

Dhawal Kulkarni has been named in Mumbai's squad for the West Zone one-dayers and is set to return to competitive cricket following a long lay-off brought on by a toe injury last November via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dutch goalkeeper Stockmann says he owes it to HIL

World's leading goalkeeper Jaap Stockmann is not sure of his future with the Netherlands hockey team post May-June World Cup, and if he is certain about anything it is his playing in the Hockey India League (HIL) as long as he stays fit and feels motivated. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cHaBao

Somdev jumps to 78th place in ATP rankings

Somdev Devvarman's win at the ATP Delhi Open paid him the dividend as the top-ranked Indian jumped 18 places to 78th position in the latest ATP rankings. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1epfv8h

Virat Kohli reaches career-best ranking of 8th in Tests

DUBAI: Owing to his decent performance in the recently-concluded two-Test series against New Zealand, India batsman Virat Kohli today rose to his career-best eighth position in the latest ICC Test via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cHaaNe

Redfern joins Leicestershire

Dan Redfern, the former Derbyshire left-hand batsman, has signed a two-year with Leicestershire via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rhodes fifty lifts England to 204

The noon start was expected to be friendlier for the batsmen, but the trend of early top-order wickets continued as England posted a middle-of-the-road 204, in the first semi-final in Dubai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Familiar foes in Asia Cup opener

Sri Lanka have the better batting. Pakistan have the better bowling. Who will prevail in the opening encounter of the Asia Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Port Elizabeth set for Boxing Day Test

St George's Park in Port Elizabeth is set to regain the Boxing Day Test, Graeme Smith revealed at the post-match presentation following his team's victory over Australia via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Indian hockey team to train in The Netherlands

New Delhi: Aiming to prepare in the best possible way for this year's World Cup, the Indian hockey team will train at the event's host city -- The Hague, Netherlands -- from April 11 to 19.India had via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pi6eb9

Abbott called up for Cape Town Test

Kyle Abbott, the Dolphins fast bowler, has been called up to the South Africa squad for the Cape Town Test via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Somdev Devvarman rises to 78 in ATP rankings

Future of multibillion Sochi investment unclear

As the Olympic circus packs up and flies away from Russia, the Black Sea city of Sochi is looking anxiously toward the future. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoUbjl

Present crop of Indian pacers doesn't inspire confidence

Watching the Indian bowling being lambasted in most games these days my mind goes back to the days of the Indian spin quartet. Those were the days when the batting for most part was fragile. Unlike via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoTQNN

South Africa beat Australia to level three-match series

Port Elizabeth: South Africa took nine wickets after tea to level their three-match series against Australia on the fourth day of the second Test at St George's Park on Sunday.ScorecardSet to make 448 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoTQNB

Watson to replace Doolan or Marsh

One of Alex Doolan or Shaun Marsh will make way for Shane Watson provided the Australia allrounder proves his fitness via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

A place for Collins, and his style of basketball

NBA players insisted since last spring there would be a place in the locker room for Jason Collins. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoSanc

Nets' Collins becomes NBA's 1st openly gay player

Jason Collins heard his name called by Nets coach Jason Kidd early in the second quarter and headed to the scorer's table to check in. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h4B4QQ

Delhi Waveriders beat Punjab Warriors to lift HIL title

Ranchi: Delhi Waveriders defeated Punjab Warriors in the penalty shoot-out to emerge as the champions in the second edition of Hockey India League at the packed Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoS7b8

Day wins, and Dubuisson puts on a show

Jason Day posed with a trophy he always believed would be his when he arrived in the high desert of Arizona for the Match Play Championship. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h4B6bo

Sochi cleans up as world leaves Olympics behind

The world's athletes and visitors are rolling toward Sochi's airport and taking off for home. They're fresh from a Winter Games experience that many Russians pronounce a smashing success and that via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h4B3wj

Nadal proves his form with masterful Rio Open win

RIO DE JANEIRO: World number one Rafael Nadal shrugged off the injury concerns that wrecked his Australian Open bid as he dismantled Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 7-6 to win the Rio Open on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoS5QG

Michigan beats Michigan St 79-70 for league lead

Michigan coach John Beilein is willing to give Nik Stauskas a little leeway when it comes to shot selection. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h4B5En

Lindenwood long shot gets shot at NFL combine

Pierre Desir long ago became resigned to the likelihood that his lifelong NFL dream might not come true. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h4B5E9

Junior back in Victory Lane _ at Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr. cruised down pit road, stopping just long enough for Rick Hendrick to climb halfway inside his window for the short lift to Victory Lane. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h4vNZw

Kohli excited about captaincy challenge in Asia Cup

DHAKA: Far from being bogged down by captaincy, Virat Kohli said he is looking forward to leading an under-fire Indian cricket team in the Asia Cup starting tomorrow even though it is a tough position via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bDyTUk

India seek to rediscover winning touch in Asia Cup

FATULLAH (Bangladesh): Humiliated and winless for quite a while, a bruised Indian cricket team would seek to rediscover the lost touch in a five-way battle for regional supremacy when the 12th Asia via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bDyS2G

5 things to know about the Daytona 500

Five things to know about the rain-delayed Daytona 500, NASCAR's signature event that finished under the lights Sunday at Daytona International Speedway: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1phm7yp

Junior follows through on vow, joins social media

Dale Earnhardt Jr. joked he would join Twitter if he won the Daytona 500. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1phm71t

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AP PHOTOS: Teen shines on Paralympic hockey team

Brody Roybal was born with no legs. But that didn't stop him from trying any number of sports at an early age. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Osn6y4

Bjoergen, Cologna star in cross-country in Sochi

Marit Bjoergen is still in a class of her own in women's cross-country skiing, although perhaps not quite as dominant as she was four years ago. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Osn6hK

Huddleston five-for gives NZ the series

Holly Huddleston, playing only her second international match, picked up a five-wicket haul to set up another resounding win for New Zealand Women against West Indies Women in Lincoln via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Nets' Collins becomes NBA's 1st openly gay player

History? Pressure? Jason Collins would have none of it after becoming the NBA's first active openly gay player. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MniXcS

Berry not keen on late-season day-night trial

South Australia coach Darren Berry has expressed his frustration that a trial of pink balls and day-night Sheffield Shield cricket could help decide the tournament via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Canada Under-19s v Namibia Under-19s

Canada Under-19s v Namibia Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

India Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s

India Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Papua New Guinea Under-19s v Scotland Under-19s

Papua New Guinea Under-19s v Scotland Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Beverley's 3 helps Rockets down Suns 115-112

Patrick Beverley sank the go-ahead 3-pointer with 34.3 seconds to play and the Houston Rockets escaped with 115-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cGd4Sn

Rockets-Suns, Box

5-12 2-2 13, Jones 7-10 1-1 15, Howard 10-12 5-7 25, Beverley 6-12 7-8 20, Harden 6-15 9-9 23, Lin 1-6 0-0 2, Motiejunas 2-4 3-4 7, Asik 1-2 1-1 3, Casspi 3-5 0-0 7. Totals 41-78 28-32 115. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eorq6p

Piedt, Muller bowl Cobras to victory

A round-up of the Sunfoil Series matches that ended on February 23 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Saqlain addition a big boost - Miller

Nikita Miller, the West Indies spinner, said that spin coach Saqlain Mushtaq's advise will be essential in the limited-overs series against England that begins from February 28 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Nets-Lakers, Box

4-8 2-6 10, Pierce 9-17 3-3 25, Plumlee 3-5 0-0 6, Williams 9-16 11-13 30, J.Johnson 4-9 0-0 10, Teague 0-1 0-0 0, Blatche 2-10 6-8 10, Anderson 2-2 2-2 8, Teletovic 3-7 0-0 9, Collins 0-1 0-0 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoo5nP

Earnhardt Jr. wins 2nd Daytona 500 a decade later

Through rain and wrecks, Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended the only drought that mattered. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h3TCR9

Collins back in NBA, Nets beat Lakers 108-102

Jason Collins played his first game with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, becoming the first openly gay active player in the four major U.S. professional sports leagues, and Deron Williams had a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h3TCAx

Collins back in NBA, Nets beat Lakers 108-102

Timberwolves-Trail Blazers, Box

3-11 0-0 6, Cunningham 6-14 0-2 12, Love 11-21 7-9 31, Rubio 2-6 1-1 5, Budinger 3-6 0-0 8, Barea 7-16 3-3 21, Mbah a Moute 1-3 0-0 2, Hummel 1-3 0-0 2, Muhammad 1-8 0-1 2, Dieng 0-1 3-4 3, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoo1V8

Lillard leads Blazers past T-Wolves 108-97

Damian Lillard had 32 points and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-97 on Sunday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eoo4QK

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Daytona 500 after long rain delay

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Daytona 500 after long rain delay. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eomuP1

Sochi Olympics: Putin's Games sparkle despite shadows of doubt

SOCHI: Smoothly run and sometimes dazzling, the Sochi Olympics fulfilled President Vladimir Putin's promise of a "spectacular event", even if doubts about the sustainability of the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fsOxRV

India, Pakistan set for Asia Cup face-off

DHAKA: India and Pakistan get a rare chance to score brownie points when they renew their intense, but intermittent, cricket rivalry in the Asia Cup one-day tournament which opens in Bangladesh on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dixTQB

Replace defensive Dhoni with aggressive Kohli: Ian Chappell

NEW DELHI: Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell feels Virat Kohli should replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's Test captain as the incumbent is defensive and lets the game "meander along via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dixRbG

Amla century sets target of 448

South Africa eventually declared with a lead of 447 on the fourth day at St George's Park, after batting for 17 overs during the morning session, seemingly not too worried about the poor forecast for tomorrow via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Zol handed one-match ban

Vijay Zol, the India Under-19s captain, has received a one-match ban after being found guilty of using offensive language during the quarter-final match against England Under-19s in Dubai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pooran hits 143 out of WI's 208

Nicolas Pooran scored 143 out of West Indies Under-19s' total of 208 in the World Cup quarter-final against Australia Under-19s via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

SOCHI SCENE: Those rings, redux

When one of the five Olympic rings failed to open in a scene at the Sochi Games opening ceremony on Feb. 7, an anxious Russian television executive rushed to use rehearsal footage to conceal the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MkQzIq

SOCHI SCENE: Russia clinches medals title

When Alexander Legkov crossed the finish line to win the men's 50-kilometer cross-country race on Sunday, it wasn't just a victory for him. It was a victory for all of Russia. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pc4r7s

Far from Sochi, North Koreans hone skiing skills

For North Korean skiers, Sochi was a distant dream. The country didn't send a single athlete to the Winter Olympics and has never won a downhill medal. But as the rest of the world watches this via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MkQzrV

'Scarred and scared' South Africa afraid of Johnson

Just a couple of months back when the Indian team was having a rather torrid time in South Africa against the South African pace bowlers, the headlines there were pretty mocking about the Indian via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1laNeLh

Legkov leads Russian sweep of 50K race at Olympics

Alexander Legkov led a Russian sweep of the men's 50-kilometer cross-country race Sunday, giving the host nation its first gold medal in the sport at the Sochi Olympics. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pbNQAD

Alexander Legkov wins Olympic gold in Russian sweep of men's 50K mass start cross-country

Alexander Legkov wins Olympic gold in Russian sweep of men's 50K mass start cross-country. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbUSMY

Speedskating at Sochi: it's all about the Dutch

In the last speedskating race of the Sochi Olympics, there was really no doubt about which team would win. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbUPRe

SOCHI SCENE: Out of the limelight

These are the last Olympics for Bill Marolt as head of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. If that's news — or if you don't even know who Marolt is — then he feels like he's done via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbUMFg

SOCHI SCENE: Skating party

After the Olympic speedskating competition ended, the party began at Adler Arena. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eiw1qQ

G-20 vows to boost world economy by $2 trillion

Finance chiefs from the 20 largest economies agreed Sunday to implement policies that will boost world GDP by more than $2 trillion over the coming five years. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h0lky5

Big Air a likely next step at Olympics

Coming soon to an Olympics near you: Could it be Big Air? via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eiw1qE

SOCHI SCENE: Never enough

German biathletes Erik Lesser and Arnd Peiffer just can't get enough of the Olympics. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eiw1ak

Misbah confident despite tough competition

Misbah-ul-Haq has said that Pakistan's blend of experienced players and newcomers has had success and the team remains confident of successfully defending their Asia Cup title via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sanadze, Toreros upset No. 25 Zags 69-66

Duda Sanadze scored 15 points, including three free throws in the final 2.9 seconds, and the San Diego Toreros upset No. 25 Gonzaga 69-66 Saturday night, the first time the Bulldogs have lost via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hGIJaT

Sanadze, Toreros upset No. 25 Zags 69-66

Wade sees Victoria through to safety

South Australia's bowlers failed to dismiss Victoria in the follow-on and had to settle for a draw at the Adelaide Oval via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Austrian cross-country skier out of games for EPO

Austrian cross-country skier Johannes Duerr was kicked out of the Sochi Games on Sunday after testing positive for EPO. It is the fifth doping case — and most serious so far — at the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hGFy2K

Cilic, Anderson advance to Delray Beach final

Marin Cilic continued his mastery against U.S. players, beating John Isner 7-6 (5), 6-3 Saturday night to advance to the finals at the Delray Beach Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jpC8yZ

Austrian Olympic Committee: Duerr positive for EPO

Austrian cross-country skier Johannes Duerr has been kicked out of the Sochi Games after testing positive for EPO, the country's Olympic committee said Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gsHO8B

Nets-Warriors, Box

5-16 4-4 15, Pierce 3-11 5-5 11, Garnett 3-7 0-1 6, Williams 8-16 4-4 20, Livingston 1-1 2-2 4, Blatche 6-9 2-4 14, Kirilenko 2-5 2-2 6, Anderson 2-6 1-1 6, Teletovic 2-7 0-1 4. Totals 32-78 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gsHMxq

Austrian Olympic Committee says cross-country skier Johannes Duerr tests positive for EPO

Austrian Olympic Committee says cross-country skier Johannes Duerr tests positive for EPO. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nXFBVt

O'Neal, Green carry Warriors past Nets, 93-86

Jermaine O'Neal had season highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds, Stephen Curry banked in a big 3-pointer in the final minute to finish with 17 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nXFE3w

Celtics-Kings, Box

7-25 13-18 29, Bass 4-10 4-6 12, Humphries 9-15 1-1 19, Pressey 1-4 0-0 2, Wallace 3-7 1-2 8, Bayless 6-14 4-7 16, Olynyk 1-4 1-2 4, Johnson 2-5 0-0 6, Anthony 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 34-87 24-36 98. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gsFhLC

Australian TV star Charlotte Dawson found dead

Australian TV star and former model Charlotte Dawson, who became an anti-bullying activist after she was targeted online, has been found dead at age 47. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gsFjmD

Kings hold off short-handed Celtics 105-98

Rudy Gay scored eight of his 22 points over the final six minutes, Isaiah Thomas added 21 points and matched his career high with 12 assists, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Boston Celtics via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gsFheE

Rousey keeps women's title with first-round win

Ronda Rousey kept her UFC women's bantamweight title, using a left knee to the liver to take down Sara McMann at 1:06 of the first round at UFC 170 on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jpwrRr

Bairstow leads New Mexico past No. 6 San Diego St

Cameron Bairstow scored 26 points, including 10 during a second-half run that led New Mexico to a 58-44 victory over No. 6 San Diego State on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gZZdI9

Olympic Viewing: Dutch rule, straight shooting

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NSW crash spectacularly to defeat

Western Australia completed an eight-wicket win after a dramatic collapse from New South Wales, during which they lost their last six wickets for three runs on the final day at the WACA Ground via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Afghanistan Under-19s v South Africa Under-19s

Afghanistan Under-19s v South Africa Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

New Zealand Under-19s v Papua New Guinea Under-19s

New Zealand Under-19s v Papua New Guinea Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Pybus wants more matches for WI domestic cricketers

Richard Pybus has said that his responsibility as WICB's new director of cricket is to ensure the domestic players in the region get enough volume of matches to develop skills that prepare them for the rigours of international cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

United Arab Emirates Under-19s v Scotland Under-19s

United Arab Emirates Under-19s v Scotland Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sri Lanka A Women v Australia A Women 54/3 *

Sri Lanka A Women v Australia A Women 54/3 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

West Indies v Ireland

West Indies v Ireland via Cricinfo Live Scores

Love triple-double lifts Wolves over Jazz 121-104

Kevin Love had 37 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double to help the Minnesota Timberwolves cruise past the Utah Jazz 121-104 Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MkqBVl

Timberwolves-Jazz, Box

5-12 3-3 13, Cunningham 5-8 1-2 11, Love 11-20 9-10 37, Rubio 5-7 4-5 15, Budinger 4-6 2-2 13, Dieng 4-5 0-2 8, Mbah a Moute 2-4 4-5 8, Barea 3-9 1-4 7, Muhammad 3-8 0-0 6, Hummel 1-4 0-0 3, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MkqBF1

Ryan Hinds cleared of sexual assault charges

Barbados and West Indies allrounder Ryan Hinds has been cleared of sexual assault charges, a statement by the West Indies Players Association said via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

No. 10 Saint Louis tops George Washington 66-59

Jordair Jett scored 16 points, Rob Loe added 12 and No. 10 Saint Louis earned its 19th straight win by holding off George Washington 66-59 Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbbJ2B

No. 10 Saint Louis tops George Washington 66-59

Jordair Jett scored 16 points, Rob Loe added 12 and No. 10 Saint Louis earned its 19th straight win by holding off George Washington 66-59 Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hGnuWx

Pacers-Bucks, Box

10-18 7-9 32, West 11-16 8-10 30, Hibbert 1-9 2-3 4, Stephenson 7-13 7-10 24, G.Hill 0-3 0-0 0, Mahinmi 1-2 3-4 5, R.Butler 3-10 1-2 8, Watson 1-2 0-0 2, Scola 2-7 1-2 5. Totals 36-80 29-40 110. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbbG6X

George, West help Pacers hold on against Bucks

Paul George scored 32 points and David West tied a season high with 30, helping the Indiana Pacers hang on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-100 on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbbFQr

Gordon, Johnson lead Arizona past Colorado 88-61

Freshman Aaron Gordon scored 21 of his season-best 23 points in the second half and Nick Johnson added 20 points as fourth-ranked Arizona won at Colorado for the first time since 1973, routing the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fs2D69

AMA Supercross Results

2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fs2D5Y

Karunaratne, Tharanga tons secure draw

There was no Dambulla dustbowl on the final day and the only deterioration was on the forehead of England Lions captain Chris Woakes via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ukraine: Cross-country skier tests positive

The Ukrainian Olympic Committee says cross-country skier Marina Lisogor has failed a doping test, the third positive result of the Sochi Games. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nVvIaX

Bjoergen leads Norway sweep in 30K cross-country

Marit Bjoergen has won her sixth Olympic gold by leading a Norwegian sweep in the women's 30-kilometer cross-country ski race at the Sochi Games. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bVJLxb

SOCHI SCENE: Shiffrin had Russian help

When American skier Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest winner of an Olympic slalom, she had plenty of people to thank. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nVvJLQ

SOCHI SCENE: A matter of perspective

You've heard it many times: "Depends on how you look at things." Here's a dramatic Olympic example of that very precept, shown with the help of remote cameras set up in advance in the Bolshoy Ice via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nVvIaF

Ukraine Olympic Committee says cross-country skier Marina Lisogor fails doping test

Ukraine Olympic Committee says cross-country skier Marina Lisogor fails doping test. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nVvHDV

Marit Bjoergen wins Olympic gold as Norway sweeps 30K cross-country freestyle race

Marit Bjoergen wins Olympic gold as Norway sweeps 30K cross-country freestyle race. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f7EFIO

SOCHI SCENE: Loser gets Bieber?

Look like the U.S. gets Justin Bieber. At least, one Chicago-area company thinks so. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f7EFIG

SOCHI SCENE: Medal movers

Canada and Russia are tightening the race at the top of the Sochi Games medal standings, each one gold away from first place with only 10 events left. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hEi7qS

SA quicks expose Australia tail early

South Africa took four wickets but lost Wayne Parnell to a niggle in a session that they would otherwise have been pleased with, despite two more dropped chances via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Voges, Behrendorff leave WA well placed

Adam Voges's century gave Western Australia a sizeable lead against New South Wales after which Jason Behrendorff's incisive spell left the hosts with a shot at victory via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Somdev marches in to ATP Delhi Open final

Second-seed Somdev Devvarman marched into the men's singles final of the $100,000 ONGC GAIL Delhi Open ATP Challenger with a convincing victory over fourth-seed Evgeny Donskoy here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f7yIeU

Bangladesh crush Canada by nine wickets

A round-up of the quarter-finals for the ninth place play-off at the Under-19 World Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India rally to 221 after collapse

India Under-19s were reduced to 8 for 3 on a foggy Dubai morning before the middle and lower order rallied to score 221 against England Under-19s via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Who has the power to remove Dhoni as captain?

What went wrong with the Indian cricket team on their just concluded tour to New Zealand? A ritualistic post-mortem has greeted the team when it returned home.It has to, as usual, start at the top. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f7sbkq

SOCHI SCENE: Smell the roses

International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams and Sochi 2014 spokeswoman Aleksandra Kosterina have been through the grind of 15 daily briefings with reporters during the games. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gVaFVo

Who has the power to remove Dhoni as captain? (Column: Just Sport)

? A ritualistic post-mortem has greeted the team when it returned home. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h8suzP

Russia: Pussy Riot Cossack "held accountable"

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak says the Cossack who attacked members of punk bank Pussy Riot with a horsewhip earlier this week has been held accountable. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h8swI4

McDowell, Els lucky to be around at Match Play

The weekend arrives at the Match Play Championship along with the usual assortment of surprises. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h8swHQ

Victoria follow on despite Maxwell ton

Glenn Maxwell scored a second consecutive Shield century to stall South Australia's push for victory on the third day at Adelaide Oval via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hilfenhaus takes hat-trick on 17-wicket day

Ben Hilfenhaus' hat-trick was the headlining performance on a 17-wicket day in Hobart, and when the dust settled after the frenetic action, Queensland were left with a daunting target to chase via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dhoni's injury could be blessing in disguise

So where does Indian cricket go from here? The cynic will say it has no place to go but up after the recent reverses. At least there are no Test matches till July in England. For some time the focus via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h8gwpY

Sri Lanka bowl, Naeem in for Shakib

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews chose to bowl in the third ODI in Mirpur, as the visitors aim to sweep the series via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sandeep Singh still India's best drag-flicker: Jamie Dwyer

Sandeep Singh remains India's best drag-flicker even though he is not in the national team, says Jamie Dwyer, five-time world hockey player of the year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ddAz1W

Boyd, No. 18 Cal women endure UCLA 77-72

Brittany Boyd stole the ball with 4 seconds left and made two free throws to seal No. 18 California's 77-72 win and season sweep of UCLA on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fp8FUS

India will miss Dhoni's experience in Asia Cup: Misbah

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq today said that India will miss the experience of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the upcoming Asia Cup, but insisted his side will not be taking the World Champions lightly as via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gUJFp9

Bates 95* trounces West Indies

Suzie Bates took charge of a modest chase with a controlled 91-ball 95 to usher New Zealand Women to a resounding victory in the first of three ODIs against West Indies Women in Lincoln. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lakers rally to beat Celtics 101-92

MarShon Brooks made his Lakers debut in style, scoring 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter against his former club and leading Los Angeles to a 101-92 victory over the Boston Celtics on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1efxmyC

Lakers rally to beat Celtics 101-92

Denny Hamlin driving for Daytona sweep

Denny Hamlin almost couldn't help himself at the start of his Daytona 500 qualifying race, when his anxiously tried to charge to the front and shake out all the cobwebs and frustration from his via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h8926n

Celtics-Lakers, Box

8-17 2-2 21, Bass 8-15 4-5 20, Sullinger 6-16 0-0 12, Rondo 2-12 1-2 6, Wallace 5-12 2-4 12, Olynyk 2-8 0-0 4, Bayless 2-6 1-2 5, C.Johnson 2-5 0-0 4, Humphries 2-3 2-2 6, Pressey 1-3 0-0 2. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gUCCN9

Earnhardt Jr. primed for another banner season

It's been a decade since Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s lone Daytona 500 victory. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gUCzRt

Dillon, Larson headline impressive rookie class

Say hello to the new guys in NASCAR. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h88YDw

Cricketer R.P. Singh wants to complete graduation

Indian cricketer R.P. Singh wants to get back to studies and complete his graduation. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1efudyB

Lillard has 28 and Blazers down Jazz 102-94

Damian Lillard had 28 points and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers came back from a third-quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 102-94 Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MKpyip

Lillard has 28 and Blazers down Jazz 102-94

Damian Lillard had 28 points and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers came back from a third-quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 102-94 Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MKpy1U

Jazz-Trail Blazers, Box

3-10 0-0 8, Ma.Williams 1-3 2-2 4, Kanter 12-20 1-2 25, Burke 8-16 2-2 21, Hayward 5-11 6-6 17, Gobert 0-2 1-2 1, Burks 5-15 2-4 12, Garrett 2-4 0-0 4, Evans 1-1 0-0 2, Rush 0-0 0-0 0. Totals via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jTJtGz

Randolph has 21 and Grizzlies beat Clippers 102-96

With Tony Allen back, the Memphis Grizzlies were able to turn up their defense pressure and hold off the Los Angeles Clippers down the stretch. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jTJtq4

Olympic Viewing: Bob Costas and Olympic politics

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10 Things to Know: This Week's Takeaways

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Sri Lanka A Women v Australia A Women 54/5 *

Sri Lanka A Women v Australia A Women 54/5 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

Suns roll past road-weary Spurs 106-85

Ish Smith scored a career-high 15 points, matched his career best of seven rebounds and triggered a 17-point second-quarter run that propelled the Phoenix Suns past the weary San Antonio Spurs via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p4OUpS

Spurs-Suns, Box

6-12 1-2 15, Duncan 4-10 5-5 13, Diaw 1-5 0-0 2, Joseph 4-8 3-4 11, Belinelli 1-8 8-8 10, Mills 2-14 0-0 4, Ginobili 2-5 2-2 6, Bonner 3-6 4-4 10, Splitter 3-4 0-0 6, Ayres 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 1-6 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f6yJjg

Suns roll past road-weary San Antonio 106-85

Bangladesh Under-19s v Canada Under-19s

Bangladesh Under-19s v Canada Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Namibia Under-19s v Zimbabwe Under-19s

Namibia Under-19s v Zimbabwe Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Pakistan Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s

Pakistan Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ogwumike leads Stanford women over USC

Chiney Ogwumike scored 27 points and Bonnie Samuelson added 14 to help No.5 Stanford beat Southern Cal 64-59 on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jTwfJW

No. 20 Arizona State edges Colorado 55-51

Katie Hempen scored 13 points and No. 20 Arizona State snapped a three-game losing streak with a 55-51 win over Colorado Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jTwd4C

Ogwumike leads Stanford women over USC

Chiney Ogwumike scored 27 points and Bonnie Samuelson added 14 to help No.5 Stanford beat Southern Cal 64-59 on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MKfkOV

Marielle Thompson of Canada wins Olympic gold in women's skicross

Marielle Thompson of Canada wins Olympic gold in women's skicross. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1d9nuqs

SOCHI SCENE: Hungry for gold

Russia's newest star in figure skating says she wants to add a lot more gold to her collection. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dWJWXW

Bangladesh are not panicking - Jurgensen

The defeat to Sri Lanka in the ODI series will not make Bangladesh panic, according to their coach Shane Jurgensen, ahead of the Asia Cup and World Twenty20 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Broad 'not deeply involved' in KP axe

Stuart Broad has said he did not have a major involvement in the decision to sack Kevin Pietersen despite his role as Twenty20 captain but believes that changes had to be made after a "disaster" of a tour in Australia via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bollinger agrees Kent deal

Kent hope to complete the signing of Doug Bollinger as an overseas player for the 2014 season within the next few days via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Germany's Woerner taken off course on stretcher

German skicross racer Anna Woerner was taken off the Olympic course on a stretcher Friday after a nasty fall during her quarterfinal heat. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p056sz

AIFF Academy Boys face PIFA Sports

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Navi Mumbai Academy Boys are on a roll. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f202Lq

North, Voges fifties boost Western Australia

Fifties from opener Marcus North and Adam Voges helped Western Australia reach a strong position against New South Wales on the second day of their Sheffield Shield game via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

De Villiers hundred drives South Africa

It is not something Australia have felt much in recent times: being under pressure in the field. AB de Villiers wonderful hundred helped push South Africa into a promising position on the second day via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'Srinivasan running Indian cricket as personal fiefdom'

Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has slammed the president of the Indian cricket board and new ICC chairman N Srinivasan, saying that Srinivasan is 'very bad' for via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MHk9IK

A different Olympics on TVs across the world

's misfortunes. The Dutch can't get enough of their speedskaters. Japan is so crazy about figure skating they show warmups. Canada is hockey crazy, Russia struggles to stay positive even when via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fmfiaz

SOCHI SCENE: 'Close to that edge'

The spills and injuries during ski and snowboard events at the Sochi Games come because of athletes pushing hard, not because of course conditions, the head of the International Ski Federation says. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hAXo7d

IOC laughs off fake wolf in village prank

Olympic organizers laughed off the prank by a U.S. luger involving a wolf supposedly prowling the athletes' village, and they said Friday that no disciplinary action is being taken. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gQajPO

Burns resists Tasmania with fifty

Tasmania's lower-order batsmen made useful contributions to put up a competitive total, one that appeared stronger after the bowlers dismissed three Queensland batsmen cheaply via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Munaf mystified by IPL exclusion

Munaf Patel, the India fast bowler, has expressed his surprise at not being picked by an franchise in the IPL auctions via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Klinger double flattens Victoria

Michael Klinger converted his overnight hundred into a double-century, and Tim Ludeman scored a ton too, as South Australia shut out Victoria's chances of victory at the Adelaide Oval via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BCCI to review away performances

The top brass of the BCCI is likely to meet MS Dhoni and Duncan Fletcher to discuss India's overseas performances which have been consistently on the decline in the last three years via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

German athlete tests positive at Sochi Olympics

The German Olympic Committee says it has been notified that one of its athletes has failed a doping test at the Sochi Games. It is the first announced positive case of these Olympics. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gQ3KwC

Can't provide security for IPL, government tells BCCI

The union home ministry has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that it cannot make security arrangements for the Indian Premier League (IPL) due the general elections to be held in April-May. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jjm3KX

Waveriders favourites against Wizards in HIL semifinal (Preview)

The Delhi Waveriders have emerged as the most consistent side in the two editions of the Hockey India League (HIL). They would be seeking another clinical performance against an error-prone Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the first semifinal here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jjm55L