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Pakistan appear to have a fragile batting lineup

West Indies and Pakistan go head to head in Dhaka today in a clash that I’m sure a lot of us are really looking forward to. As we know, it’s an effective quarterfinal with the winner going on to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jSM33H

West Indies are as unpredictable as Pakistan

While the Bangladesh-Australia match is inconsequential, the match between the Pakistanis and the West Indies is going to be a big one, for both are eyeing a spot in the semifinal.More ColumnsI was via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hXANMk

Shuttler Ratchanok not to defend India Open title

Reigning world badminton champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand will not be defending her India Open Super Series women's singles title as she has withdrawn her entry. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hdrSWj

Defending champion Ratchanok withdraws from India Open

Reigning badminton World Champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand will not be defending her India Open Super Series women's singles title as she has withdrawn her entry. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1okeCJe

AFC Cup: Pune FC face Tampines Rovers in must-win game

Pune FC will be keen to log their first-ever win on the continental stage when they host Singapore's Tampines Rovers in a must-win Group-H, Round-4 encounter of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1okeCsP

Carberry questions Giles and selectors

England opener Michael Carberry has questioned the man-management skills of coach Ashley Giles and expressed surprise at England's decision to end Kevin Pietersen's international career, declaring Pietersen had been "very helpful" on the Ashes tour via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cambridge MCCU v Surrey

Cambridge MCCU v Surrey via Cricinfo Live Scores

Derbyshire v Durham MCCU

Derbyshire v Durham MCCU via Cricinfo Live Scores

Glamorgan v Cardiff MCCU

Glamorgan v Cardiff MCCU via Cricinfo Live Scores

Oxford MCCU v Nottinghamshire

Oxford MCCU v Nottinghamshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sussex v Loughborough MCCU

Sussex v Loughborough MCCU via Cricinfo Live Scores

Yorkshire v Leeds/Bradford MCCU

Yorkshire v Leeds/Bradford MCCU via Cricinfo Live Scores

More to Herath than meets the eye

With one of the great T20 spells, Rangana Herath ensured Sri Lanka's hopes for that elusive World T20 title would not wither just yet via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

New Zealand blindsided as spin takes hold

After removing Sri Lanka for 119 it all looked set for New Zealand to book a semi-final place, but things were a little different in Chittagong's final match of the tournament via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Williamson's 70%, and Herath's unbelieveable average

Stats highlight from Sri Lanka's win against New Zealand in Chittagong via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

South Africa pip New Zealand to women's semis

via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangladesh v Australia

Bangladesh v Australia via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh Women v Sri Lanka Women

Bangladesh Women v Sri Lanka Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Pakistan v West Indies

Pakistan v West Indies via Cricinfo Live Scores

India Women v West Indies Women

India Women v West Indies Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Giles unsure of effect on job prospects

Ashley Giles said he didn't know whether England's humiliation at the hands of Netherlands would have a negative impact on his prospects of becoming head coach across all three formats via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

USACA board member Brian Walters resigns

USACA board member Brian Walters has resigned, less than a week after the resignation of USACA chief executive Darren Beazley via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dutch delight cannot mask uncertain future

Netherlands' defeat of England was the culmination of an extraordinary tournament for the Dutch who must now return home not knowing when their next fixture will be via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

T20 leagues bring players closer - Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has credited T20 leagues such as the Big Bash League and the IPL in improving relationships between cricketers of different countries via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Would have been a huge shame had Royals not played IPL: Watson

MIRPUR: Rajasthan Royals has had a controversial tenure in their six seasons in the Indian Premier League but their new captain Shane Watson feels it would have been a "shame" if the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fGCVri

Notts capable of further glory

ESPNcricinfo considers Nottinghamshire's prospects for the 2014 season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Big spin test for West Indies in must-win

In all their games so far, West Indies have not found it easy to take on spin, and Darren Sammy is aware of the challenge ahead of his team when they take on Pakistan on Tuesday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England reach their Netherland

There had been some encouraging signs in the their first three World T20 matches that things were on the up after a hideous winter but England positives were taken away from them by a hot blast of Dutch courage. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pride at stake for underachievers

Two teams down on their luck will meet in Dhaka with only the faint hope of regaining some pride after swift elimination from a tournament that should have promised more for each via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Clash between police, Arizona fans repeats past

Repeating a scene from 13 years ago, several hundred Arizona fans and Tucson police clashed in the streets following the University of Arizona basketball team's loss to Wisconsin in the NCAA via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ge58oL

Appel pitches Astros to 6-1 win over Veracruz

Mark Appel, the top pick in last year's draft, pitched three scoreless innings in his first spring training start to help the Houston Astros beat Mexican League team Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fb91yS

Swedish soccer game called off after fan killed

A Swedish soccer league match was called off during the first half Sunday after a man died following fighting among fans before the game. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fb91yM

No. 3 seed Louisville rolls No. 7 seed LSU, 73-47

Shoni Schimmel scored 19 points, Tia Gibbs added five 3-pointers and third-seeded Louisville rolled seventh-seeded LSU 73-47 on Sunday to reach the regional final of the NCAA tournament. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ge2wHA

No. 3 seed Louisville rolls No. 7 seed LSU, 73-47

Spartans fall 1 game shy of Final Four

It was a streak that always came up at this time of the season. Every four-year senior who played for coach Tom Izzo at Michigan State had made at least one trip to the Final Four. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gQUNFd

UConn upsets Michigan St 60-54, back to Final Four

Shabazz Napier scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, and UConn beat Michigan State 60-54 to return to the Final Four a year after the Huskies were barred from the NCAA tournament. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gQUPwT

Djokovic beats Nadal to win 4th Key Biscayne title

Novak Djokovic won his fourth Key Biscayne title, while Rafael Nadal failed again trying for his first. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kdlfqJ

Zach Veach wins 1st career Indy Lights race

, Fla. (AP) — Zach Veach won his first career Indy Lights race by leading every lap of Sunday's season-opener in St Petersburg. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pupz80

Bruins beat Flyers 4-3 for 9th straight road win

Patrice Bergeron scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and also tallied in the shootout to help the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hQbb40

Bruins-Flyers Sums

_1, Philadelphia, Lecavalier 17 (Hall), 5:25. 2, Boston, Meszaros 7 (Marchand, Hamilton), 10:43. 3, Philadelphia, Timonen 5 (Voracek), 19:18. Penalties_Iginla, Bos, major (fighting), 15:51; via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rUjYdm

No objects from search linked yet to Flight 370

Despite what Australia called an "intensifying search effort," an international hunt Sunday by aircraft and ships in the southern Indian Ocean found no debris linked to the Malaysian jet that via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jMheO1

Yuvraj fulfils weight of expectations

Probably as much as Yuvraj wanted to succeed, India also dearly wanted him to. His captain's faith in him was vindicated against Australia after a string of failures via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Knights fall short in dramatic chase

A round-up of the Sunfoil Series matches that ended on March 30, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Maryland upsets Tennessee Lady Vols 73-62

Alyssa Thomas scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as fourth-seeded Maryland upset No. 1 seed Tennessee 73-62 on Sunday in the Louisville Region semifinal. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pu4f2z

Rick Hendrick says Martinsville saved his team

Rick Hendrick says without Martinsville Speedway, he might not even be in racing. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pu4eM9

Hingis wins 1st doubles title since 2007

Martina Hingis won her first doubles title in seven years when she and Sabine Lisicki defeated Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 4-6, 6-4, 10-5 Sunday at the Sony Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gQyvUj

Saracens Sports Club v Panadura Sports Club

Saracens Sports Club v Panadura Sports Club via Cricinfo Live Scores

England v Netherlands

England v Netherlands via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ireland Women v Pakistan Women

Ireland Women v Pakistan Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

New Zealand v Sri Lanka

New Zealand v Sri Lanka via Cricinfo Live Scores

New Zealand Women v South Africa Women

New Zealand Women v South Africa Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

All-round England Women cruise to semis

via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India's longest winning streak

Stats highlights from India's thumping win against Australia at Mirpur via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Harmanpreet fifty sinks Bangladesh

Harmanpreet Kaur ensured India could still hope for a semi-final spot in the Women's World T20 as her career-best 77 led a rout of Bangladesh in Sylhet via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

World T20 scoreboard: India vs Australia, Group 2

, March 30 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the ICC World Twenty20 Group 2 clash between India and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hPCMCk

Police fire pepper spray at Arizona students

Tucson police shot pepper spray at several hundred fans who took to the streets and threw beer bottles and firecrackers at officers Saturday night after the University of Arizona basketball team's via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hPCLP2

EPL: Liverpool beat Tottenham 4-0 to top table

Liverpool: Liverpool took advantage of an inept defensive display by Tottenham to cruise to a 4-0 win at Anfield on Sunday and return to the top of the Premier League for the first time since via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hPCLOO

India trounce Australia, remain unbeaten (Roundup)

, March 30 (IANS) Two brilliant performances from Yuvraj Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin saw India through in their last Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 against Australia by 73 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jLUIVq

Angels determined to avoid poor start in opener

Mike Trout thinks the Los Angeles Angels are about to begin the most important month of their season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jLULk5

India beat Australia by 73 runs

, March 30 (IANS) India beat Australia 73 runs to win their fourth consecutive Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jnKMir

Cubs, Pirates ready to start anew

The Pittsburgh Pirates will embrace their past before Monday's season opener against the Chicago Cubs. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fCRBI2

Will college athletes unionize? A query for NLRB

The five-member regulatory board that will ultimately decide if Northwestern University football players can unionize has itself been in the middle of a firestorm. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hK1rII

Form is temporary, Yuvraj is permanent

Tweet report for the World T20 game between Australia and India via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

New corps of military lawyers help rape victims

As an Army general faced court-martial for sexual assault this month, a young military lawyer sat each day in the front row of the gallery, a few feet behind the prosecutors. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iOAmHI

'Two bad overs cost us the match' - Mushfiqur

Losing by 50 runs in T20, according to Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim, is like losing by 100 or 150 in ODIs, but the margin might have been a lot closer if not for two expensive overs via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Happy to see more people take up badminton: Ponnappa

Leading Indian doubles badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa said Sunday that she is happy to see more and more people take up the sport. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gdi9Pt

India draw tough group in Thomas Cup, easier in Uber Cup

India's women shuttlers were Sunday handed a relatively easy group in the Uber Cup with Thailand, Canada and Hong Kong while the men would find it much tougher having been slotted with Malaysia, South Korea and Germany for the Thomas Cup at a glittering draw ceremony here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fa2Drq

Dedicate this ton to all my critics: Shehzad

MIRPUR: Young Ahmed Shehzad, who on Sunday became the first Pakistan batsman to score a century in all three formats, took a dig at his critics by dedicating his Knock to all those who have criticised via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gdi3Hv

Shehzad dedicates ton to critics

Given all Pakistan's success in T20 it was incongruous that they were the only one of the top eight nations not to have an individual hundred: Ahmed Shehzad picked the perfect moment to change that via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Australia to chase 160 against India

, March 30 (IANS) India have given Australia a target of 160 to chase in the dead rubber Group 2 clash of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ptk0a8

Expecting positive results from Saina: Gopichand

Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand said here Sunday that he is expecting positive results from his star protege Saina Nehwal in the near future. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ptk09Z

NZ targeting 'complete performance' - Williamson

Kane Williamson has said that New Zealand would target a "complete performance" for the first time in the tournament as they attempt to secure a World T20 semi-final spot via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Shehzad ticks off Pakistan's missing landmark

Hamilton bags 1st Malaysian GP win, reveals 'driving force' to Sify.com

At the 2014 Malaysian Grand Prix post race press conference, an exultant Lewis Hamilton who bagged his first ever win at the Speang International Circuit, shared the reason for his grit and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hP3cEh

England prepare for spring clean

As England prepare to leave the World T20, disappointed at failing to go further but sustained by small signs of encouragement, Ashley Giles was looking forward to continuing the regeneration process via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

10 Things to Know about Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field is turning 100 this year. Here are 10 things you might not know about the ballpark: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jLvIO2

10 Things to Know about Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field is turning 100 this year. Here are 10 things you might not know about the ballpark: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jLvLcL

Gopichand satisfied with Varma's performance

Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is satisfied with Sourabh Varma's performance despite his losing the men's singles final at the $120,000 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold at Johor Bahru Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kbIC3U

Somerset face up to change

ESPNcricinfo previews Somerset's prospects for the 2014 season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Venez. hometown celebrates Cabrera's record payday

As he watches over dozens of children training on the field where his nephew learned the game, Miguel Cabrera's uncle is proud of the news that the Detroit Tigers slugger has netted the richest via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jIQtdj

Brewers 7, Royals 2

E_Aoki (1). LOB_Kansas City 4, Milwaukee 8. 2B_W.Merrifield (1), Ra.Hernandez (2), Moustakas (7), Mar.Reynolds (5), Lucroy (2), Falu (3). HR_M.Ratterree (1). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hLc11Z

Kentucky took the hard way to verge of Final Four

If the crew of growing-on-the-job freshmen at Kentucky find themselves in Dallas next week, nobody can tell them they didn't take the toughest path possible. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jIQv51

Willingham hits 1st HR, Twins beat Red Sox 7-4

Josh Willingham finally hit his first home run of the spring in Minnesota's exhibition finale, and the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Qsrk9Y

Vonn hopes to return to racing in early December

Lindsey Vonn says the rehab on her surgically repaired right knee is "slow going" and that she doesn't anticipate a return to racing until December. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k7hXoE

Achonwa, Notre Dame dominate Oklahoma St., 89-72

Natalie Achonwa got Notre Dame going early and never let up as she finished with 23 points and Jewell Loyd added 20 to lead the Fighting Irish to an 89-72 victory over Oklahoma State in a regional via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k7hWBn

England can hold heads high - Broad

Stuart Broad said England could leave the World T20 with their "heads high" despite going out of the competition after their second defeat in three games. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England pay for Dernbach's latest calamity cameo

There were other negatives with the ball and in the field but ultimately 26 runs in nine balls from Jade Dernbach swept England's World T20 hopes away into the Bay of Bengal via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Worker dies at stadium hosting World Cup opener

A hospital says a worker has died after falling at the construction site of the stadium that will host Brazil's World Cup opener in Sao Paulo. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jIFFMo

Wildcats have young company at Midwest Regional

Kentucky isn't the only young team out there. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jIFDUJ

Mickelson withdraws from Texas Open with injury

Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Texas Open after 10 holes Saturday because of what his caddie described as a muscle injury in his side, not his back. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oc2kCF

Worker seriously injured at World Cup stadium

A construction company says a worker has been seriously injured at the site of the stadium that will host Brazil's World Cup opener in Sao Paulo. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oc2kCB

Twins 7, Red Sox 4

DP_Minnesota 1. LOB_Minnesota 5, Boston 6. 2B_K.Suzuki (1), A.Walker (1), Victorino (3), Napoli (2), Bogaerts (5). HR_Pinto (1), Willingham (1), A.Walker (1), Napoli (5). SB_L.Michael (1), via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k78aPw

Blue Jays 2, Mets 0

DP_Toronto 1. LOB_New York 3, Toronto 4. 2B_Me.Cabrera (11). HR_Me.Cabrera (1). SB_Sierra (1). CS_Dan.Murphy (1). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hm1VrW

Mickelson withdraws from Texas Open

Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the Valero Texas Open because he pulled a muscle in his side. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iLYw5z

Bruins top Capitals 4-2, clinch Atlantic Division

Carl Soderberg and Jarome Iginla scored 41 seconds apart in the second period to break open a close game, and the Boston Bruins clinched the Atlantic Division title Saturday with a 4-2 win over via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f6cUF8

Serena Williams beats Li Na for Sony Open title

Serena Williams won a record seventh Key Biscayne title Saturday when she overcame a slow start and a set point to beat Li Na 7-5, 6-1 at the Sony Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f6cUoG

Logistics manager first India Cements employee to be withdrawn

MA Satish, India's logistics manager, has been withdrawn following a Supreme Court directive to not engage India Cements employees in any of BCCI's activities till further notice via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bruins-Capitals Sums

_None. Penalties_Erskine, Was (delay of game), 8:43; Bergeron, Bos (tripping), 15:42. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fz6Qlj

A-Rod shows up at Stanford, wears team T-shirt

Suspended slugger Alex Rodriguez is supporting Stanford baseball — for one game, at least. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jImd2g

South Africa learn the art of survival

South Africa are in the semifinals and they have already won three tight contests, the latest to eliminate England. Can they survive the pressure this time? via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

A year after injury, Ware to leave Louisviile

A year after his gruesome leg injury in the NCAA tournament, Kevin Ware is transferring from Louisville. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mg669b

Sims and Baylor rout Kentucky 90-72

Odyssey Sims and Baylor are back in the regional finals after turning an expected thriller of a rematch into a rout. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/QrZAlL

Stef Clement wins 6th Volta stage, Rodriguez leads

Dutch cyclist Stef Clement won a windy sixth and penultimate stage of the Volta a Catalunya on Saturday, while Joaquim Rodriguez protected his overall lead. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/QrZA5p

Valiant Crystal Palace imperil Chelsea's title bid

LONDON: Chelsea's Premier League title challenge received a setback that could cost them dear as the leaders slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Crystal Palace on Saturday.A via Sify.com http://ift.tt/QrZxGA

Bangladesh v Pakistan

Bangladesh v Pakistan via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh Women v India Women

Bangladesh Women v India Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Australia v India

Australia v India via Cricinfo Live Scores

England Women v Sri Lanka Women

England Women v Sri Lanka Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Anand wins Candidates for revenge against Carlsen

Indian chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won the FIDE Candidates 2014 tournament with a round to spare, securing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen for the World title. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mfQsL2

Villani's 90 sets up Australia win

Australia Women have almost ascertained a spot in the Women's World T20 semi-finals after their 94-run win against Pakistan Women via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Confident that IPL 2014 will be a success: Gavaskar

New Delhi: BCCI's Interim President Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday met IPL chairman Ranjib Biswal who briefed the former Indian captain on "various aspects" related to the upcoming seventh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1obzRwT

Anand to challenge Carlsen for world title

Let there be light

Tweet report for the World T20 game between England and South Africa via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Anand wins Candidates to set up Carlsen showdown

RUSSIA: Five-times world champion Viswanathan Anand proved all his critics wrong and won the Candidates Chess tournament after settling for a draw with Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the 13th and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hK1unL

Will college athletes unionize? A query for NLRB

The five-member regulatory board that will ultimately decide if Northwestern University football players can unionize has itself been in the middle of a firestorm. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hK1rII

Sandusky's wife goes on offensive against accusers

The wife of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky says it was long after he'd been arrested, tried and convicted of sexually abusing 10 boys that she realized just how much via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hK1u7f

'Our match awareness has to improve' - Lehmann

Darren Lehmann, the Australia coach, has said his team needed to develop better situation awareness in the shortest format, an aspect that was missing from their first two games against Pakistan and West Indies via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Historically black Va. college sees hope in sale

The St. Paul's College campus and the 35 buildings on its roller-coaster grounds are for sale in hopes it can continue to educate young black men and women in this rural community. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fyeDjo

Efficient McCullum ticks off another T20 landmark

McCullum's style means he is familiar to the vicissitudes of T20 but, in terms of sparkle, he is the shortest form's Koh-i-Noor via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rooney double helps Man United lift gloom

LONDON: Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to come from behind and beat Aston Villa 4-1 on Saturday in a game marked by fresh protests against United manager David Moyes.A small aeroplane towing via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k5FczB

Ashwin hints offies wearing full-sleeves get advantage

MIRPUR: India's top off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday made an innocuous media conference interesting when he said his 'Sunil Narine-like action' during Asia Cup was prompted by a thought as via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hJBqch

Confident IPL 2014 will be successful: Gavaskar

Newly appointed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) interim president Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) will be successful. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jHtUG3

I-League: Mumbai FC face Shillong Lajong in must-win game

Mumbai FC will hope for a change in fortunes when they face Shillong Lajong FC in a must-win I-League Round 23 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jHtUFL

Ashwin defends different action

R Ashwin has defended his action in the Asia Cup as an experiment, saying he did not want to "lag behind" bowlers who derived more advantage from long sleeves that allowed them to use their elbows a little more. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hockey India to incorporate new FIH rules June 1

The Hockey India (HI) Executive Board Saturday decided to incorporate the new international hockey federation (FIH) rules in its domestic circuit from June 1. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pnSDhH

Vettel slams Rosberg at Malaysian GP

Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo both emerged angry from a wet and incident-strewn qualifying session at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pnSDhs

Pace variations working for Ashwin

India's spinners have been among the standout performers of the World T20 and what has worked for them is that they have varied their speeds, R Ashwin said via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England bowl first because of dew

England chose to bowl against South Africa because of dew expected later in the night in Chittagong. It was a must-win game for both sides via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

SA boost semis chances with big win

Ireland Women's World T20 campaign fizzled out after they crashed to a third successive loss, going down by 86 runs against South Africa Women via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Paterno's son drops Pennsylvania election bid

Jay Paterno, the son of the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, has dropped out of the race for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pkn08u

Northwestern to appeal players union ruling

Northwestern University has confirmed it will appeal a federal agency's ruling that its football players can create the United States' first union of college athletes. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f1D8sl

Red Sox 4, Twins 0

E_J.Herrera (3). DP_Boston 1. LOB_Boston 8, Minnesota 11. 2B_Victorino (2), Carp (2). HR_Napoli (4). SB_Hicks (2). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g8fHJZ

Tigers 6, Rays 3

E_S.Rodriguez (1), Forsythe (1), D.Ficociello (1). DP_Tampa Bay 1. LOB_Tampa Bay 7, Detroit 8. 2B_Joyce (4). HR_Guyer (1), Avila (1). SB_Forsythe (4). CS_Olmedo (1), P.Leonard (1). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f1D6AH

KP plans 5,000-mile T20 commute (if he's lucky)

Kevin Pietersen plans to play simultaneously in two Twenty20 competitions in England and the Caribbean as he becomes the ultimate jet-set commuter in his attempts to keep his career alive after his exclusion from the England side via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Family plays key role in Colter's union push

The face of a movement to let college athletes unionize got his inspiration from his late grandmother. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pk37P2

Family plays key role in Colter's union push

Kain Colter's grandmother often spoke about rights and equality, values she brought home from her job managing an office of a Colorado law firm. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gKwhWu

Big Super Bowl bets don't pump Nevada casino win

Record-setting betting action on the Super Bowl and a big win for Nevada sports books wasn't enough to pump up overall February gambling revenues. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h3H5sJ

Cardinals close deal to buy Triple-A Memphis team

The St. Louis Cardinals now own their top minor-league team. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h3Drz8

Dhoni credits team environment for success

India have travelled to Bangladesh amid controversy again and have become the first side to qualify for the semi-finals, by winning three games out of three via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Djokovic reaches Sony final; Nishikori withdraws

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Sony Open final when Kei Nishikori withdrew less than two hours before Friday's semifinal because of a groin injury. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hiISP6

Mushfiqur hopes for a better tomorrow

Bangladesh are virtually out of their home World T20 tournament but Mushfiqur Rahim, as he has done since the Sri Lanka ODI series, hoped for a better tomorrow via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

World T20 scoreboard: India vs Bangladesh, Group 2

, March 28 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 Group 2 match between India and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pjtpkr

Grady Sizemore to start in CF for Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox say Grady Sizemore will start in center field on opening day, completing his comeback from a series of injuries that almost ended his career. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pjtmVG

Netherlands v New Zealand

Netherlands v New Zealand via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ireland Women v South Africa Women

Ireland Women v South Africa Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

England v South Africa

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Australia Women v Pakistan Women

Australia Women v Pakistan Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Spinners help India grab World T20 semi-final berth (Roundup)

, March 28 (IANS) Another inspiring performance by leg-spinner Amit Mishra and offie Ravichandran Ashwin helped India beat Bangladesh by eight wckets in a Group 2 match and qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ftmCOE

'Yellow Brick Road' for young acts on John album

How's this for your 67th birthday? via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hEBbzi

Australia fail to walk the talk

Australia's loss to West Indies was another instance of how the team had fumbled strong chances at crucial moments in the World Twenty20 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Study: MMA brain injury risk higher than boxing

A new study says about a third of professional mixed martial arts matches end in knockout or technical knockout, indicating a higher incidence of brain trauma than boxing or other martial arts. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jfArVJ

India beat Bangladesh by eight wickets

, March 28 (IANS) India beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in a Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jfArVw

I-League: Pune FC held 1-1 by Bengaluru FC

Pune FC came from a goal down to hold leaders Bengaluru FC 1-1 in an I-League round 23 football encounter at the KSFA Stadium in Bengaluru here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jfAoct

Tigers' Cabrera gets record $292M, 10-year deal

Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera agreed Friday to a baseball-record $292 million, 10-year contract Friday with the Detroit Tigers. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hEphp4

Seamers, Taylor propel WI to top of table

West Indies Women cruised to their third win in a row and moved to the top of the Group B table after bowling Sri Lanka Women out for 84 on their way to an eight-wicket win in Sylhet via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Indian spinners restrict Bangladesh to 138/7

, March 28 (IANS) An inspiring performance by leg-spinner Amit Mishra helped India restrict Bangladesh to a modest 138 for seven in 20 overs in a Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o87Y8O

Tigers' Cabrera to earn record $292M over 10 years

Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera will earn a baseball-record $292 million over the next decade under a $248 million, eight-year deal with the Detroit Tigers. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o849QT

Bangladesh set 139 run target for India

, March 28 (IANS) Bangladesh made 138 for seven in 20 overs against India in a Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dAiu47

I will give it my best shot: Gavaskar

Mumbai: Cricket legend and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said Friday that he would give his best as the Supreme Court appointed him the interim chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dAeqRl

Pietersen to play in Caribbean Premier League

Jettisoned England batsman Kevin Pietersen has added another payday to his diary with the announcement he will play in the Caribbean Premier League in July and August after his commitments in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dAeqAS

'We've got to play two good games' - McCullum

Brendon McCullum is a man with the glint of a risk-taker in his eye and he has been understandably impressed by Netherlands' heady style of play at the World T20 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'Talk is cheap' - Sammy

Darren Sammy said West Indies' Gangnam Style celebrations after beating Australia weren't pre-planned, but said it felt good to have hit the winning sixes off James Faulkner, who had needled the West Indies players before the match via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

SC splits BCCI, Gavaskar to oversee IPL, Shivlal other matters

The Supreme Court Friday virtually split the Indian cricket board, naming legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and board vice president Shivlal Yadav as interim heads respectively for the Indian Premier League and all other matters in place of the tainted incumbent N. Srinivasan. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gJA7yX

Dhoni's comments on Gurunath under spotlight

MS Dhoni has found himself in the spotlight in the IPL corruption case against the BCCI, which is being heard by India's Supreme Court via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Europe retain Bonallack golf trophy

Despite winning seven of the 12 singles matches, Asia-Pacific still went down 14.5-17.5 to Europe who thus retained the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy on conclusion of the biennial amateur competition at the Karnataka Golf Association course here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gJwrx4

S.Africa, Sri Lanka captains banned for slow over rate

South Africa captain Faf Du Plessis and Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal have been banned for one game at the World Twenty20 after committing their second over-rate offences in 12 months.Both teams via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hDxV7d

Resurgent England in charge of own destiny

England "huge confidence and belief" heading into their two final group games, captain Stuart Broad said via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Eagles, Mark Sanchez agree to 1-year contract

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Dhoni chooses to field against Bangladesh

, March 28 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and put hosts Bangladesh in to bat in their Group 2 clash of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iHBQTT

West Indies beat Australia by six wickets

, March 28 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies defeated Australia by six wickets in their Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iHBRqX

Pune FC force draw with Bengaluru FC

Pune FC showcased their bench-strength as substitute Anthony D'Souza struck a 73rd minute equaliser and the visitors forced a 1-1 draw with I-Leaders Bengaluru FC here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hi0jiV

Sammy cameo wins it for Windies

, March 28 (IANS/CMC) Skipper Darren Sammy smashed an unbeaten 34 to fire the West Indies to an exciting six-wicket win over Australia in their Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hi0gna

Will give my best shot: Gavaskar

Cricket legend and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said Friday that he would give his best as the Supreme Court appointed him the interim chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) replacing tainted incumbent N. Srinivasan. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iHBQ6g

Du Plessis suspended for over-rate

Faf du Plessis will take no part in South Africa's final group stage match at the World T20, against England on Saturday, after he was suspended due to South Africa's slow over-rate via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Gavaskar's moment of truth

Sunil Gavaskar's forays into administration have been brief, abortive and ridden with conflicts of interest. Now, as he answers the Supreme Court's call, will he be able to translate his administrative potential into performance? via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rocks stunned by Wadlan assault

A round-up of the latest round of the Pro50 Championship games via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Fallible sides hunt consistency

ESPNcricinfo previews the Group 1 clash between England and South Africa with the game set to play a major part on deciding their fates via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Unchanged India win toss again, bowl again

Unchanged India won yet another toss, and decided to bowl first via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lightning, Halestorm, Gaylestorm. Where's John Snow?

Tweet report for the World T20 game between Australia and West Indies via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Correction: Titanium Golf Clubs-Fires story

In a story March 19 about a study that found titanium golf clubs capable of starting brush fires, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a blaze at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jSZrQT

Blue Jays 3, Phillies 0

E_C.Ruiz (1), L.Castro (1). DP_Philadelphia 1. LOB_Toronto 10, Philadelphia 6. SB_M.Crouse (1), E.Guerrero (1), A.Burns (1), Rollins (3), Brignac (1). S_Diaz. SF_Navarro. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jSZtIt

Sabathia sharp as Yankees beat Pirates 4-2

New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia pitched four scoreless innings in his final tuneup for opening day, a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/QkGZIm

Tigers 9, Braves 3

E_J.Schafer (1), Gosselin (3), Ale.Gonzalez (1). LOB_Atlanta 4, Detroit 8. 2B_Doumit (5), Kinsler (5), Ale.Gonzalez (2). 3B_Ty.Collins (3). HR_B.Upton (1), J.Schafer (1), Mi.Cabrera (4). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/QkGZs2

Marlins 6, Cardinals 4

E_Kozma (1), Piscotty (4). DP_St. Louis 1. LOB_Miami 9, St. Louis 5. 2B_McGehee 2 (3), Piscotty (4), Descalso (4). S_Hand. SF_Bogusevic, Piscotty. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/QkGZrY

Judge tosses lawsuit by baseball FanFest volunteer

A New York judge has tossed out a lawsuit by a volunteer at last July's baseball All-Star FanFest who claimed 2,000 volunteers should have been paid by Major League Baseball. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jSZpZc

Yankees 4, Pirates 2

E_J.Cunningham (1), G.Ngoepe (1). DP_Pittsburgh 4. LOB_New York 10, Pittsburgh 5. 2B_Z.Almonte (5), A.Garcia (4), R.Martin (2), A.Vasquez (1). 3B_G.Ngoepe (1). SB_A.Garcia (3), Richardson via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jSZmNc

Zimmermann sharp, gets RBI as Nats beat Mets 4-0

, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Zimmermann allowed four hits in five scoreless innings and also had a RBI infield single, helping the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 4-0 Thursday in the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jSZmwJ

Nationals 4, Mets 0

E_Rendon (2), I.Davis (1). DP_Washington 1, New York 2. LOB_Washington 8, New York 7. 2B_Frandsen (1), Espinosa (4), McLouth (3), A.Seratelli (3). SB_A.Seratelli (5). CS_Harper (2). SF_Lobaton. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gGLMib

Dog days for Brewers: Hank gets his own bobblehead

The Milwaukee Brewers and their fans can look forward to the dog days this season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gGLNm7

BCCI points to IPL players' plight

The Supreme Court's googly, as it were, to the BCCI in the form of three proposals has thrown the board into a state of "uncertainty", with the mooted suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals causing the most concern via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hales 'buzzing' after England's first T20 ton

Alex Hales had no doubt that his match-winning hundred against Sri Lanka was the most important contribution of his international career to date. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Williams beats Sharapova for 15th straight time

Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova for the 15th consecutive time, rallying in both sets Thursday for a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the Sony Open semifinals. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OYMBXW

England's maiden T20I hundred and their highest successful chase

Stats highlights from England's stunning win against Sri Lanka in Chittagong via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

USACA chief Darren Beazley resigns

USA Cricket Association chief executive Darren Beazley has resigned after just 14 months in the role via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ecclestone has legal bill of $6.6M after case win

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone must pay lawyers' bills of about 4 million pounds ($6.6 million) despite winning his case relating to the grubby sale of the series in 2005. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hyFEDN

'All players should not suffer' - Justice Mudgal

Justice Mukul Mudgal, who headed an independent probe committee investigating corruption in the IPL, has said that players should not suffer as a result of the ongoing case between the BCCI and the Cricket Association of Bihar in the Supreme Court via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Manziel wows elder Bush, others at pro day

Johnny Manziel put on a show at his NFL pro day for an audience that included former President George H.W. Bush. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iEuYqj

Jadenfreude at the World T20

Tweet report for the World T20 game between England and Sri Lanka via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BCCI prestige at stake, time to clean up cricket: Dalmiya

With the Supreme Court taking a strong stand on the IPL betting controversy, former Indian cricket board president Jagmohan Dalmya Thursday admitted the BCCI's "prestige was at stake" and called for cleaning up Indian cricket. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gGr2H7

Australia v West Indies

Australia v West Indies via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh Women v England Women

Bangladesh Women v England Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh v India

Bangladesh v India via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sri Lanka Women v West Indies Women

Sri Lanka Women v West Indies Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

CONCACAF says Sanz will be treated for leukemia

Enrique Sanz, the No. 2 official of soccer's governing body for North and Central American and Caribbean soccer, will be treated for leukemia. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gGnapy

Golf: Europe extends lead over Asia Pacific

A dominant Europe consolidated their lead for a 12.5-7.5 advantage over Asia Pacific at the end of the second and penultimate round of the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy amateur golf competition here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gGn9BX

Bates' 94 leads NZ to third win

New Zealand Women's captain Suzie Bates' unbeaten 94 steered the side to a third successive win at the Women's World Twenty20, as they beat Pakistan Women by 59 runs via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Srini under intense pressure to step down

New Delhi: Pushed to the brink following the Supreme Court's sweeping proposals to clean up the game, a beleaguered BCCI president N Srinivasan found himself under intense pressure to step down with via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g4sKMI

Pistorius on the line now in murder trial

Before he killed his girlfriend, Oscar Pistorius broke barriers and the world embraced him for it. The double-amputee runner challenged the athletic establishment and secured the right to race on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gGfZxA

Key parts of Oscar Pistorius' defense

The defense in Oscar Pistorius' trial will open its case Friday and may first put the double-amputee Olympian accused of murder on the witness stand. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/P6YpHe

Marte, Pirates finalize $31 million, 6-year deal

Left fielder Starling Marte and the Pittsburgh Pirates have completed their $31 million, six-year contract. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dw5lZP

A triumph of belief for Tahir

Having overcome various challenges in his cricketing journey, Imran Tahir's conviction was at the fore once again as he helped South Africa stave off an embarrassing loss to Netherlands via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Veteran sports journalist Arnab Ghosh dead

Former sports journalist Arnab Ghosh, passed away Wednesday night following a brief illness, the Calcutta Sports Journalist Club (CSJC) said Thursday in a statement. He was 78. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hxWGBW

Netherlands rollercoaster takes nosedive

Netherlands raced into a match-winning position the wind was rippling through their hair, the adrenaline building, 39 all out receding to vanishing point behind them. But then they clanked on to the rails via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Devdhar, Pujara set up massive win for West

Kedar Devdhar scored a 101-ball 94 and put on 144 with Cheteshwar Pujara to lay the platform for West Zone to lift the Deodhar Trophy with a 133-run win over North Zone via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Philippines' Oliver Barbosa wins Kolkata Open chess title

Grandmaster Oliver Barbosa of Philippines edged out MR Lalith Babu of PSPB on a better tiebreak to win the 6th Kolkata Open (19th International Open GM Chess Tournament) here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o4sHu6

Millers the 1st brothers in Sweet 16 together

's shadow: As a kid in western Pennsylvania, as a player in the college ranks, later as an assistant on Sean's staff at Arizona. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jySVD9

SC for Gavaskar as Board chief, suggests barring CSK, RR from IPL (Roundup)

The Supreme Court Thursday proposed the name of former India captain Sunil Gavaskar to replace the incumbent Narayanaswami Srinivasan as the BCCI head and suggested that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals be kept out of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts April 16. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jySXLp

Mortaza expects better from opening batsmen

Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza has said that it is imperative the opening batsmen get off to a strong start in order to ease the pressure on the middle order via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Narain Karthikeyan set for Japan's Super Formula

Tata Motors Thursday reaffirmed their support to Narain Karthikeyan, India's first Formula 1 driver, for his maiden participation in the Japanese championship Super Formula. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/P6g7uw

Bar Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals from IPL: Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday proposed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that its defiant president Narayanaswami Srinivasan step down on while Chennai Super Kings and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jQHBOB

Bar Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals from IPL: Supreme Couurt(Lead)

The Supreme Court Wednesday proposed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that its defiant president Narayanaswami Srinivasan step down on while Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals be kept out of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts April 16. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o4bUr1

Yuvi needs one innings to get back confidence: Rohit

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma today stood firmly behind his out-of-form colleague Yuvraj Singh, expecting him to play that elusive innings against Bangladesh tomorrow which will get him back to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eUzxwe

India ready to come out all guns blazing against Bangladesh

Mirpur: Aiming to clinch the semifinal berth at the earliest, a confident India would be eyeing for another commanding performance when they meet an out-of-sorts Bangladesh in their third Group league via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eUzxfK

Bengal minister wants Sourav Ganguly to head BCCI

West Bengal Sports Minister Madan Mitra Thursday batted for former India captain Sourav Ganguly to take over as the country's cricket board chief, hours after the Supreme Court proposed cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar as its interim president replacing incumbent N. Srinivasan. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fnlg88

Unchanged England bowl first

Stuart Broad won what could be an important toss against Sri Lanka and decided to bowl, partly due to the dew factor but also the lingering threat of thunderstorms via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Record Lanning ton crushes Ireland

Meg Lanning produced the second-highest score in all Twenty20 international cricket to power Australia Women to an imposing 191 for 4 batting first, a total that proved way beyond Ireland Women via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'No second chance for us' - Haddin

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has admitted the team is unlikely to get a second chance to stay in contention for the semi-finals if they lose to West Indies on Friday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

I-League: Churchill Brothers face Dempo SC

Bolstered by their stunning win over Pune FC in the last game, Churchill Brothers are confident they can carry the momentum forward in their next I-League clash against Dempo Sports Club at Nehru Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/NYSvXW

Going south with Yuvraj and Srinivasan

Frankly, I find this obsession with Yuvraj Singh quite baffling especially at a time when he is not performing. While Dhoni and his mates continue to sing cliched praises of the once star all-rounder, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1loB5mg

Hendrick ranks California as 1 of toughest defeats

It was a long cross-country flight home for Rick Hendrick after the team owner watched victory slip away for two of his drivers at Auto Club Speedway. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jKQ0mE

College athletes can unionize, federal agency says

In a stunning ruling that has the potential to revolutionize college athletics, a federal agency said Wednesday that football players at Northwestern University can create the nation's first via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jKQ2L9

Pirates 2, Twins 1

E_T.Sanchez (2), Mauer (2), Florimon (1). DP_Pittsburgh 2, Minnesota 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 4, Minnesota 4. 2B_Plouffe (4). HR_Arcia (2). S_Snider. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dslwHB

Northwestern football players can unionize, federal agency says in precedent-setting decision

Northwestern football players can unionize, federal agency says in precedent-setting decision. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dsluPT

Ex-Hopi chairman charged with Olympian bust theft

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Hopi Tribe chairman charged with stealing a bronze bust of his grandfather, one of Indian Country's most famous athletes, from a museum. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jKPZyW

Rangers RHP Darvish has no structural damage

The Texas Rangers say ace Yu Darvish has no structural damage in his stiff neck but will likely begin the season on the disabled list. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/P28NQC

76ers on brink tying NBA record for futility

They are a loss away from becoming the Philadelphia 26ers. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ds7PZb

North Zone v West Zone

North Zone v West Zone via Cricinfo Live Scores

Column: Rebuilding United make or break for Moyes

's new manager, with its long red tunnel leading to the pitch where so much sporting history has been made, he knew the job of replacing Alex Ferguson would be, as he now says, "tough." Few via Sify.com http://ift.tt/P1OVwM

Kolkata Open chess: Barbosa, Vidit in lead

Filipino grandmaster Oliver Barbosa and Maharashtra's Vidit Santosh Gujrathi led the field with seven points after the ninth round of the 6th Kolkata Open here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1drZXa8

Himachal cricket body row: Nod to prosecute BJP leaders sought

The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday sought the nod to prosecute BJP leaders and public servants for alleged wrong-doings in allotment of land to the state cricket body for constructing a residential complex. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/P1OS4e

Masiello's lack of degree costs him USF hoop job

South Florida's deal to hire Steve Masiello as its new basketball coach has fallen apart because the rising young star doesn't have a college degree. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1drZWCR

Netherlands v South Africa

Netherlands v South Africa via Cricinfo Live Scores

Australia Women v Ireland Women

Australia Women v Ireland Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

England v Sri Lanka

England v Sri Lanka via Cricinfo Live Scores

New Zealand Women v Pakistan Women

New Zealand Women v Pakistan Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Kenseth and wife welcome 3rd daughter

The baby watch has ended for Matt Kenseth. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hsOhQ7

66-Test Prince announces retirement

Former South African middle-order batsman Ashwell Prince has announced his retirement from the game. He was a dependable performer for South Africa for a decade via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

NFL to emphasize player conduct rules

The NFL will place a heavy emphasis on enforcing its player conduct rules, something Rams coach Jeff Fisher calls "a front-of-the-book issue." via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lmsFfl

Portugal to train at home of NFL's New York Jets

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will train for the World Cup at a different type of football facility. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fjNH6G

Shrubsole, Gunn steamroll India Women

England seamers Anya Shrubsole and Jenny Gunny pushed India's campaign in the Women's World T20 further off course with a resounding five-wicket loss, their second in as many matches via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Singapore and India A teams win junior TT titles

Singapore A defeated the combination of Iran-Kazakhstan 3-1 to win the Junior Boys team gold at the Indian Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis Championships at the Mukherjee Stadium here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lmnfkg

Sehwag hits century to guide MCC to a six-wicket win

ABU DHABI: India discard Virender Sehwag blasted a 97-ball 109 to lead Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to a comfortable six-wicket win over Durham in a Champion County Test match at the Sheikh Zayed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jJD2FK

Quit before you take India cricket to gutters, says Bindra

New Delhi: Former Indian cricket board president Inderjit Singh Bindra Wednesday launched a scathing attack on board chief Narayanaswami Srinivasan, saying he should resign immediately before he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jJD2Fw

Anand inches closer to title after draw with Kramnik

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand inched closer to clinching the Candidates Chess tournament title after settling for an easy draw as black against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the 11th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gCjy8c

Bopara wary of death-overs challenge

Though England's batting has been less than stable in recent past and defeat in their next game against Sri Lanka could bring their World T20 campaign, Ravi Bopara is ready for the problems faced by a finisher in the shortest format via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Quit before you take India cricket to gutters, says Bindra

Former Indian cricket board president Inderjit Singh Bindra Wednesday launched a scathing attack on board chief Narayanaswami Srinivasan, saying he should resign immediately before he takes Indian cricket to the gutter along with himself. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Qg3bU3

Sports journalist Salil Naha dead

Salil Naha, a former sports reporter with The Statesman, passed away Wednesday morning following a massive heart attack. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hsgqH6

Golf: Europe take slender lead over Asia Pacific

Europe took a 6-4 lead over Asia-Pacific after reigning European amateur champion Ashley Chesters and compatriot Ryan Evans won both morning and afternoon matches for the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy at the KGA course here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hsgrLd

Wine, pizza keep Steyn pumped up

Dale Steyn is as light-hearted off the field as he is intense with ball in hand. For a man whose furrowed brow at the top of his mark can make batsmen involuntarily feel for the ball outside off, he is endearingly goofy in person via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Faulkner targets return for Australia's next game

James Faulkner has put himself up for selection for Australia's next World T20 game against West Indies on Friday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Goodell: Expanded playoffs in 2014 possible

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says it's possible the playoffs could expand next season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/P17zVK

Sehwag blazes ton to see MCC home

Virender Sehwag's century saw MCC cruise to victory in the Champion County match in the desert and condemn Durham to a losing start to 2014. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

AP Source: Jared Allen gets $15.5M from Bears

-year contract. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/QfVihw

Sridhar named Kings XI fielding coach

Kings XI Punjab Wednesday announced that former left-arm spinner R. Sridhar will be their fielding coach. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jJhc5b

NFL to try PAT kicks from 20 for 2 preseason weeks

The NFL will experiment with extra-point kicks from the 20-yard line for two weeks in the preseason this summer, but implementing longer PATs for the regular season has been tabled. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jJa2xK

Dodgers top spender, ending Yanks' 15-year streak

Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers have knocked Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees off baseball's payroll perch, part of an offseason spending spree that has the average salary via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nYAGsC

Bangladesh sink in modest chase

Bangladesh Women, playing their opening game against West Indies Women, did everything right in the first half unlike their male counterparts on the previous night, but slumped in the second half to concede the match in Sylhet via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

FICA tells players to shun BPL

The future of the Bangladesh Premier League as a reputable international tournament is now in serious doubt after FICA, the international players' federation, advised against future participation via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India outpace Pakistan to emerge South Asian Handball champions

India outsmarted Pakistan 36-31 to win the third South Asian Handball Championship at an outdoor court at the Genesis Global School here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dr70zS

Under-fire Srinivasan exploring legal options

CHENNAI: Under-fire BCCI president N Srinivasan is exploring various legal options though he continued to remain mum on the Supreme Court observation that he should step down from his post for a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fjaVdl

Felix appointed coach of national hockey team

Former India hockey captain Jude Felix was Wednesday appointed the coach of the senior men's national team and will work under chief coach Terry Walsh. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dr70jd

I-League: Mumbai FC hold East Bengal 2-2

Mumbai FC took the lead and then came from a goal down to hold East Bengal to a 2-2 draw in an I-League Round-16 encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dr72aR

India likely to persist with Yuvraj

Yuvraj Singh was among the first batsmen to pad up for a net suggesting he might figure in the XI for India's next World T20 match against Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Johnson promises more fire in IPL

Mitchell Johnson has issued a warning for batsmen in the IPL: he will continue to deliver the menacing spells that destroyed the confidence and mental composure of some of the best international batsmen in the last six months via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

After brief respite, dark clouds return over Man United's Moyes

After a brief ray of sunshine in a stormy season, the dark clouds were hovering over Old Trafford again on Wednesday in the wake of another humiliation for the champions.A 3-0 home defeat by local via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1llXyAk

No extra spin for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will resist the temptation the bolster their spin attack against England even though the opposition have a poor record against the turning ball via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

On-site generators to fuel Chittagong stadium

Organisers of the World T20 in Chittagong will use on-site generators to run floodlights at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, rather than off the main electric grid, to try and ensure against another loss of power. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

SA's chance to boost net run rate

ESPNcricinfo preview the match between Netherlands and South Africa in Chittagong via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

IPL 7 should be suspended: Shashank Manohar

Former BCCI President Shashank Manohar has called for the upcoming seventh edition of the IPL to be suspended.Manohar said the step was necessary because the public had lost faith in the event.Here is via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p5u60G

Australia bowlers set up victory

Australia Women's bowlers secured their team's first victory of the Women's World T20 by restricting South Africa Women to a paltry total in Sylhet via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Barcelona, Messi stay top of AP global soccer poll

's hat trick in Barcelona's win against Real Madrid gave voters an easy choice in the individual and team categories for The Associated Press weekly soccer poll. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ixkYPO

McConnell campaign ad mistakes Duke for Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell's latest campaign video hit all the necessary Kentucky high points: horse racing, bluegrass — and Duke basketball? via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h6bLOF

BCCI top brass may have to rethink about ICC nominee

There was an eerie silence among the who’s who of cricket administration regarding what will be the fate of BCCI president N. Srinivasan and the board after the Supreme Court gave its observation on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jrjvOq

Gayle stalls, Simmons walks

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the Group 2 match between Bangladesh and West Indies via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

After 3 months apart, Heat, Pacers to meet again

Heat forward Chris Bosh has a confession: Games at this time of year simply mean more to him than games in December. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gy9EUT

After 3 months apart, Heat, Pacers to meet again

No one need tell the Miami Heat the importance of grabbing No. 1 seeds. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pwIKfB

Bills great Jim Kelly expects more cancer surgery

Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is expected to have surgery again following the recurrence of cancer that his wife described as aggressive and "starting to spread." via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jCOtPf

Ireland needs shaggy sheep for 'shearing Olympics'

Do you own a shaggy sheep? Ireland needs ewes. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hfcw4h

Kolkata Open Chess: Five Indians among eight in the lead

Five Indians were among eight players in the lead after the eighth round of the 6th Kolkata Open (19th International Open GM Chess Tournament) here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jCOse9

Sen. McConnell ad mistakes Duke for Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell's latest campaign video hit all the necessary Kentucky high points: horse racing, bluegrass — and Duke basketball? via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jCOral

Woods: 'Still too soon' to know if fit for Masters

Tiger Woods is not sure whether his ailing back will allow him to play in the Masters, which is two weeks away. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fb08BI

Florida's Donovan gets 3-year extension, raise

-year contract extension that raises his average salary to $3.7 million over the next six years. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hmAKto

Bonallack Trophy set for grand tee-off

The Karnataka Golf Association, having missed the 2010 edition that was cancelled, is all decked up to host the three-day Bonallack Trophy amateur golf tournament played between Europe and Asia-Pacific teams commencing here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hmALNM

Kieswetter back with sense of purpose

Before England had a dashing young wicketkeeper-batsman from Somerset, they had a dashing young wicketkeeper-batsman from Somerset and now Craig Kieswetter is back on the international scene via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Yusuf, Kulkarni lead West into final

A half-century from Yusuf Pathan converted a middling total into a competitive one for West Zone in Visakhapatnam, after which Dhawal Kulkarni and Arpit Vasavada secured a 42-run win against Central Zone via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pistorius trial: Athlete says it's a 'tough time'

Oscar Pistorius, who is expected to testify in his murder trial at the end of the week, said Tuesday he's going through "a tough time" in a rare comment after the prosecution closed its case via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jCv6Gb

Barcelona, Messi stay top of AP global soccer poll

's hat trick in Barcelona's win against Real Madrid gave voters an easy choice in the individual and team categories for The Associated Press weekly soccer poll. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OW0Tbl

No. 3 seed Iowa State ousts North Carolina 85-83

Iowa State's DeAndre Kane did exactly as his coach had instructed, driving for a layup that gave the Cyclones the lead. North Carolina never got a chance to answer because Roy Williams' players via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jsJVLl

Gasquet, Tsonga to lead France against Germany

Ninth-ranked Richard Gasquet and 11th-ranked Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will lead France in the Davis Cup home quarterfinal against depleted Germany next week. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OW0SUO

Shaq headlines college hoops Hall of Fame class

Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill and Darrell Griffith headline the 2014 College Basketball Hall of Fame class. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dmZZ2Z

Virginia beats Memphis 78-60 in NCAA East Region

Virginia has spent the entire season punishing opponents by locking down on them defensively or forcing them to guard their steady-paced offense until deep in the shot clock. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jkMROq

Pressure mounts on BCCI chief Srinivasan to quit

Pressure is mounting on Narayanaswami Srinivasan to quit as BCCI president after the Supreme Court Tuesday made it clear that he has to step down to enable a fair investigation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) betting scandal. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dmZYMh

Rahal transporter catches fire on way to St. Pete

A Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team transporter caught fire en route to the IndyCar Series season-opener in St. Petersburg, Fla. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OVXlpB

Former Bills QB Kelly expects more cancer surgery

Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is expected to undergo surgery following the return of oral cancer. His wife, Jill, says the cancer is aggressive and starting to spread. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OVXl94

Cowboys file complaint against Jay Ratliff

The Dallas Cowboys have filed a complaint against Jay Ratliff and are seeking compensation from the defensive lineman. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gVAwZr

Srinivasan should be shunted out once and for all: Modi

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court’s observation that N. Srinivasan should step down as BCCI chief for a fair probe into the IPL fixing scandal, and said the Tamil via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hm1jyS

Srinivasan has to go for the sake of fair IPL probe: SC (Roundup)

The Supreme Court Tuesday came down heavily on Narayanaswami Srinivasan, saying that the BCCI chief must step down to ensure a fair investigation into the allegations of betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iYHAcF

Pistorius trial: Prosecution wraps case

The prosecution in Oscar Pistorius' murder trial closed its case Tuesday and the defense asked for time to approach some of the 107 state witnesses who did not take the stand. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ljoPDy

Jayasuriya reconciles with senior players

Sri Lanka's selectors have reconciled with Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, after their displeasure at not being informed of the senior players' Twenty20 retirement plans had played out in public via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangladesh make four changes and bowl

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first against West Indies via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

PCB chairman hopeful of bilateral series with India after IPL

Karachi: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi is confident that Pakistan and India can play a short bilateral series after the Indian Premier League (IPL) this via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jBGKkD

Franchitti to drive pace car for Indianapolis 500

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will drive the pace car in the 98th running of the Indy 500 in May. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gxoXxk

Franchitti to drive pace car for Indianapolis 500

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will drive the pace car in the 98th running of the Indy 500 in May. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gxoXx7

BFC launch Soccer Schools project

I-League leaders Bengaluru FC launched the Bengaluru FC Soccer Schools, here Tuesday, marking the club's commitment to promote and support football at the grassroots level. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h5bOKw

Chance for East Bengal to close in on I-League leaders

East Bengal take on Mumbai FC in a rescheduled Airtel I-League encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium Wednesday afternoon. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h5bMSW

Messi will be world's best paid footballer: Barca president

BARCELONA: Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has insisted that Lionel Messi will become the world's highest paid footballer once negotiations over his new contract are finalised.The four-time via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iwESdE

Steve Waugh has sympathy for Trott but little for Pietersen

Steve Waugh said he sympathises with Jonathan Trott's decision to leave England's Ashes tour and felt the need to the same on many occasions during his own career.Trott withdrew after twice falling via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iwEOL0

Bates, Mackay set up big NZ win

Aggressive half-centuries from Suzie Bates and Frances Mackay, the New Zealand Women openers, set up the platform for their team's dominating performance a Group A match against Ireland Women in Sylhet via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Srinivasan's resignation likely - BCCI officials

Three senior BCCI officials have conceded that the board president N Srinivasan's resignation was imminent, following the Supreme Court's observation that he should "step down" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Tuesday's Time Schedule

(35-0) vs. Saint Joseph's (23-9), 7:05 p.m. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jqllz8

NHL Calendar

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

Murray leads British team for Davis Cup vs. Italy

Andy Murray will lead Britain's team in the Davis Cup quarterfinals against Italy next month. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jqlliu

AP Sportlight

1944 — St. John's, coached by Joe Lapchick, cruises by DePaul 47-39 to become the first back-to-back winner of the National Invitation Tournament.1946 — Hank Iba's Oklahoma via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oZpJnQ

TV SportsWatch

European PGA Tour, Eurasia Cup, first round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oZpJnD

Fight Schedule

, 12, for the vacant WBA World super flyweight. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jqljHB

NFL Calendar

23-26 —Owners meetings, Orlando, Fla. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oZpKbs

NBA Calendar

16 — Last day of regular season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oZpHw2

Pistorius trial: Messages show couple's affection

The chief lawyer for Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday sought to show at the athlete's murder trial that he had a loving relationship with the girlfriend he killed, referring to telephone messages in which via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jqliDA

Woman hurt in Boston Marathon bombing going back

A Charlotte, N.C., woman who was injured in the bombing at the Boston Marathon last year is heading back for this year's event. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jqlin4

Rays-Twins rained out

The spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins scheduled for Monday was rained out. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbDxFi

Tigers, Pirates rained out of spring training game

The spring training game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates was rained out Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lhlK74

Tigers, Pirates rained out of spring training game

The spring training game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates was rained out Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbDxoF

Heisman winner Winston gets 4th save of season

Florida State's Jameis Winston began double-duty last week as the football team started spring practices. The Heisman winner missed a football practice Saturday, but that's the only session he's via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lhlJ2O

Orioles and Red Sox canceled because of rain

Boston's spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles was canceled by rain after two scoreless innings on Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gjlqld

Royce White fighting for NBA spot, mental health

Royce White leaned back in a chair in the Sacramento Kings locker room, looked at the veteran players around him and joked about why he'd be the one getting an interview request. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gjlrp6

Rays RHP Colome gets 50-game drug penalty

Tampa Bay pitcher Alex Colome has been suspended for the first 50 games of the season for a positive steroids test. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gjlr8v

Cooperation after marathon bombings is praised

The former administrator of a fund set up to help victims of the Boston Marathon bombing says raising nearly $61 million helped bring the community together after the deadly attack. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbv055

Ortiz says Boston is 'place I want to be'

David Ortiz wants to finish his career with the Boston Red Sox. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gjlpxA

Kolkata Open Chess: Kunte, Vidit among four in the lead

Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh and Oliver Barbosa of Philippines joined Indians Abhijit Kunte and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi in the lead with 5.5 points, after round seven in the 6th Kolkata Open (19th International Open Grandmasters Tournament) here Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fbuZy9

Khan to fight Collazo on Mayweather undercard

Former light-welterweight champion Amir Khan will fight Luis Collazo on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather's bout with Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas on May 3. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gjlnG0

Central Zone v West Zone

Central Zone v West Zone via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ireland Women v New Zealand Women

Ireland Women v New Zealand Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh v West Indies

Bangladesh v West Indies via Cricinfo Live Scores

Australia Women v South Africa Women

Australia Women v South Africa Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sharapova advances to Key Biscayne quarterfinals

Maria Sharapova lost the first four games Monday before settling down to become the first quarterfinalist at the Sony Open by beating Kirsten Flipkens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Q8chC7

Shaken teams search for form

Neither Bangladesh nor West Indies are at the top of their game coming into Tuesday's encounter via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama praises art backdrop

Forget about the White House East Room. President Barack Obama says a famous Dutch art work provided one of the best settings ever for one of his statements to the media. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OSdFrs

Larson dazzles in drive to the front at Fontana

Kyle Larson was ninth on the final restart at California, with four rows of traffic to navigate in two laps in a frantic bid for the best finish possible. With Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart at the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/OSdCvR

Patchy India lose to Sri Lanka by 22 runs

A poor batting performance from India Women saw them lose their opening game of the World Twenty20 against Sri Lanka Women by 22 runs, after their bowlers did well to restrict the opposition to 128 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Woods: 'Still too soon' to know if fit for Masters

Tiger Woods is not sure whether his ailing back will allow him to play in the Masters, which is two weeks away. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fb08BI

Bhutia has assets in excess of Rs.16 crore

Kolkata: Football icon Bhaichung Bhutia, contesting the Lok Sabha polls as a Trinamool Congress candidate from West Bengal's Darjeeling constituency, possesses assets worth more than Rs.16 crore. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1giX22Y

Bowlers, Paliwal take North Zone into final

An unbeaten century from Rajat Paliwal and a strong bowling performance led by Harbhajan Singh and Parvez Rasool helped North Zone march into the final of the Deodhar Trophy with a 100-run win over South Zone via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Netherlands crash to lowest T20I total

Stats highlights from the most comprehensive win in T20 internationals at Mirpur via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Du Plessis backs batting combination

South Africa like Hashim Amla at the top of the order because of the solidity he can give, which in turn allows the big-hitters down the order to play with abandon during the end overs via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Steyn delivers one little over

With the tournament marketed around big hitting, it was a bowler that became a finisher in one of the most breathtaking matches in this competition's brief history via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

World T20: Lowest T20 totals

Netherlands scored the lowest ever total in a Twenty20 international match, when they were bowled for a meagre 39 by the Sri Lankans on Monday.The same team had won many admirers when they had via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hgiSjS

'We can beat anyone in the world' - Bresnan

England have endured a horrendous run, losing 17 matches out of 21 in all formats, but Tim Bresnan is the sort of man who can say England believe they can win three in a row if they need to at the World T20 and sound like he means it via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

World T20: Lowest T20I totals

Dhawan to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL-7

Hyderabad: India opener Shikhar Dhawan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which starts April 16. West Indian all-rounder Darren Sammy will be via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1faIHRQ

Sharath Kamal-led Indian paddlers leave for World Pro Tour

A 10-member Indian team, led by Sharath Kamal, will leave Monday night for the twin-tour of Germany and Spain to participate in the World Pro Tour. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pstm3O

Squash champion Dipika wins match against Axis Bank in court

Chennai: Arjuna awardee squash champion Dipika Pallikal Monday won her long-drawn legal match against Axis Bank in a consumer court here. Holding Axis Bank responsible for deficient service, the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pstlgv

Woods: 'Still too soon' to know if fit for Masters

Tiger Woods says it's "a little too soon" to know whether his ailing back will be well enough for him to enter the Masters. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pstiRK

Dhawan to lead Sunrisers in IPL 2014

Shikhar Dhawan will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2014, while Darren Sammy, West Indies' T20 captain, has been appointed vice-captain via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Governor praises cooperation after marathon bombs

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says the "power of working together" is what helped Boston get through and recover from a terrorist attack at last year's Boston Marathon. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h1xqYj

Dhawan to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL-7

India opener Shikhar Dhawan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which starts April 16. West Indian all-rounder Darren Sammy will be the vice-captain, the franchise announced Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h1tmat

"I'm scared of you," Steenkamp told Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, admitted to being scared of the South African track star in a text message sent less than three weeks before he shot her dead, a police expert told his via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jvRGjR

Pistorius trial: Cell phone texts show tensions

Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend told the athlete she was sometimes scared of him and complained about what she described as his short temper and jealousy in the weeks before he killed her, according via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1diuRS2

Taylor, Dottin star in tense WI win

West Indies Women relied on performances from their two star players - Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin - to make a winning start to their Women's World T20 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Women's hockey camp for Champions Challenge begins

A three week preparatory camp for India's women core probables for the FIH Champions Challenge hockey tournament began here Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hfxOyE

Dale Steyn and Robert de Niro - Same guy

Tweet report for the World T20 game between New Zealand and South Africa via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Teams unchanged, Sri Lanka choose to bowl

Dinesh Chandimal chose to bowl against Netherlands, largely because he feared dew would set in later in the evening to hamper the bowlers via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mohammed Shami should work on his run-up: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan tearaway fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s suggestion for India’s rising pace sensation Mohammed Shami is to “work on his run-up” as he feels the talented speedster “has the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gR75aK

Mishra emerges from the sidelines

With the belief of his captain behind him and a familiar format to help him, Amit Mishra has employed his strength - flight and turn - to bolster his case for a permanent spot via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Gibson happy with West Indies methods

Opposition players may call it a weakness, but West Indies coach Ottis Gibson is perfectly happy with his batsmen's reliance on fours and sixes to get their runs via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pistorius trial: witness testifies about screams

A neighbor of Oscar Pistorius testified at his murder trial on Monday that she heard gunshots as well as screams from both a man and a woman on the night that the double-amputee runner fatally via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nTtbTG

Jimmy Fallon off to fast start on 'Tonight'

One month in, NBC's generational trade of Jay Leno for Jimmy Fallon at the "Tonight" show is succeeding beyond the hopes of executives who engineered it. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nTtbDk

Richard, Simran win Delhi south leg of Audi golf

The duo of Richard White and Simran Sachdeva won the Delhi South Leg, the penultimate round of the Audi quattro Cup, at the Delhi Golf Course here Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nTtb69

Kirill, Park book TT berths for Youth Olympics

, March 24 (IANS) Kazakhstan's Kirill Gerassimenko defeated championship favourite Lam Siu Hang from Hong Kong 4-2 in the Junior Boys final of the Road to Nanjing 2014 series to book his Youth Olympics Games spot at the Mukherjee Stadium here Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hfcwBh

Ireland needs shaggy sheep for 'shearing Olympics'

Do you own a shaggy sheep? Ireland needs ewes. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hfcw4h

Stanford knocks off No. 2 Kansas 60-57

Dwight Powell had 15 points and seven rebounds and No. 10 seed Stanford wrapped up its second straight upset at the free throw line, knocking off No. 2 Kansas 60-57 in the South Regional on Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iRwDd3

Penn State rallies to hold off Wichita State 62-56

Maggie Lucas scored 22 points, rallying Penn State from an early scare in a 62-56 win over Wichita State on Sunday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/NH1Aoa

Penn State rallies to hold off Wichita State 62-56

Maggie Lucas scored 22 points, rallying Penn State from an early scare in a 62-56 win over Wichita State on Sunday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/NH1BZe

Stanford knocks off No. 2 Kansas 60-57

Powers leads Michigan St women past Hampton 91-61

Freshman Aerial Powers had 26 points and 18 rebounds, Annalise Pickrel added 21 points and fifth-seeded Michigan State defeated No. 12 Hampton 91-61 on Sunday to advance to the second round of the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iRwAxC

North Zone v South Zone

North Zone v South Zone via Cricinfo Live Scores

Brown scores 21 as Maryland beats Army 90-52

Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and 14 rebounds, Lexie Brown scored 21 and No. 4 seed Maryland closed the first half with 20 straight points to roll past Army 90-52 Sunday in the opening round of the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gfE0KU

Busy week awaits NFL owners at spring meetings

NFL owners could be making make plenty of news this week at their spring meetings. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f7cfzV

New Zealand v South Africa

New Zealand v South Africa via Cricinfo Live Scores

England Women v West Indies Women

England Women v West Indies Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Netherlands v Sri Lanka

Netherlands v Sri Lanka via Cricinfo Live Scores

India Women v Sri Lanka Women

India Women v Sri Lanka Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Rohit will take a lot from the innings: Dhoni

, March 23 (IANS) India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was happy that opening batsman Rohit Sharma came back to form with a match-winning unbeaten 62 against the West Indies in a Group 2 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eBTKGU

Li Na rallies past Keys in 3rd round at Sony Open

Li Na overcame three set points Sunday to rally past American Madison Keys 7-6 (3), 6-3 and reach the fourth round at the Sony Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gfvADd

World Twenty20: India beat Windies for second consecutive win (Roundup)

, March 23 (IANS) India, riding on another inspiring show by the spinners, notched up their second straight win in ICC World Twenty20 beating defending champions, the West Indies, in a Group 2 match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f710Yc

World T20 Scoreboard: India vs West Indies

The scoreboard of the Group 2 match between India and the West Indies in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f70Yzr

Kolkata Open Chess: Vidit joins Kunte in the lead

Former Under 14 world champion and Indian grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi joined his compatriot GM Abhijit Kunte in the lead with five points after the sixth round of the 6th Kolkata Open (19th International Open GM Chess Tournament) here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gfvyeC