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Qatari paid millions for 2022 World Cup bid support

LONDON: A British newspaper alleged on Sunday that a former top Qatari football official paid $5 million to get support for the emirate's campaign to host the 2022 World Cup.The Sunday Times said it via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mYhQ1w

Qatari paid millions for 2022 World Cup bid support

Van Persie's goal helps Netherlands beat Ghana

Rotterdam: In a friendly match in Rotterdam the Netherlands beat Ghana 1-0 in an encounter between two FIFA World Cup participants. Dutch head coach Louis van Gaal named his definite World Cup squad via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1u3mnT7

Van Persie's goal helps Netherlands beat Ghana

England go down to Sri Lanka despite Buttler hundred

London: Sri Lanka weathered a brilliant knock of 121 by Jos Buttler to beat England by seven runs in the fourth one-day international and take the five-match series to a decider at 2-2.Veteran via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mYf8cl

Durham v Middlesex

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Essex v Glamorgan

Essex v Glamorgan via Cricinfo Live Scores

Hampshire v Derbyshire

Hampshire v Derbyshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Lancashire v Somerset

Lancashire v Somerset via Cricinfo Live Scores

Surrey v Worcestershire

Surrey v Worcestershire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sussex v Nottinghamshire

Sussex v Nottinghamshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Leicestershire v Warwickshire

Leicestershire v Warwickshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sri Lanka's other power couple

While Kumar Sangakkara has developed into a dominating one-day batsman, Tillakaratne Dilshan has become a reformed dasher. Together they are one-day cricket's form pairing via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Emburey reveals skin cancer

John Emburey, the former Middlesex and England spinner, has revealed that he is suffering from a form of skin cancer and has undergone surgery on the condition via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Butler and Brooks star as wickets tumble

An opening day with echoes of the match against Lancashire in April, when 18 wickets fell, left Northamptonshire as then with a lead via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Buttler not ready for Tests - Cook

Alastair Cook called Jos Buttler's record hundred "one of the best innings I've seen" as he just failed to carry England to victory but then virtually ruled him out of having a chance of making a Test debut via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Flintoff shows old sparkle on comeback

Andrew Flintoff took three wickets on his return for St Annes ahead of a potential Lancashire comeback in Friday's Roses T20 at Old Trafford via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dutch settle on final squad for World Cup

Coach Louis van Gaal cut six players from his preliminary squad on Saturday as the Netherlands named their final 23-man roster for the World Cup in Brazil, just hours before a warm-up international via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ru5Tpe

Belgium beat India 3-2 in hockey World Cup opener

India started their hockey World Cup campaign on a bad note as they conceded their one goal lead to go down 2-3 against Belgium at The Hague, Netherlands on Saturday.Florent van Aubel opened the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ru5WSe

Nadal moves into last 16 at French Open

PARIS: Rafael Nadal produced another imposing display of claycourt tennis at Roland Garros on Saturday to crush Argentinian Leonardo Mayer 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 and reach the last 16 of the French via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1u0Qz1i

Spain name Costa, Torres and Villa in World Cup squad

MADRID: Experienced strikers Fernando Torres and David Villa were both included in Spain coach Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man World Cup squad on Saturday as he sought to cover Diego Costa's injured via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1u0QACi

Kuznetsova edges Kvitova at French Open

PARIS: Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova came back to beat an ailing and error-prone fifth-seeded Petra Kvitova 6-7 (3), 6-1, 9-7 on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the French via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1od2u8N

Dutch settle on final squad for World Cup

Kuznetsova edges Kvitova at French Open

Sania-Cara in third round of French Open

Paris: India's Sania Mirza and her Zimbabwean partner Cara Black cruised into the women's doubles third round of French Open tennis here Saturday. The fifth-seeded Indo-Zimbabwean pair won 6-1, 6-2 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oURQVz

Candidates title morale-booster for Carlsen rematch: Anand

Viswanathan Anand feels winning the Candidates title has given him fresh motivation needed to avenge last year's loss to world number one Magnus Carlsen, when the two meet in the World Chess via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oGOhV9

Kings XI charged up to ride on Knight Riders for IPL title

Bangalore: Storming into an Indian Premier League (IPL) final for the first time, Kings XI Punjab are all charged up to take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hmms2m

No sponsorship, ticket sales for USACA Nationals

The 2014 USACA National Championships, already hit by Indianapolis' decision to terminate its agreement to host the tournament, also faces problems of sponsorship and negligible online ticket sales via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Indianapolis terminates agreement to host USACA Nationals

The city of Indianapolis, Indiana has terminated its agreement to host the USA Cricket Association National Championships which were scheduled for August 21-24 in the brand new, $6 million World Sports Park facility via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bindra, Narang to spearhead Indian challenge, Sodhi axed

Riflemen Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang will spearhead the Indian challenge while double trap exponent and Asian Games gold medallist Ronjan Sodhi was Saturday left out of the 30-member squad for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games after a string of poor shows. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1u095a1

The best bowling v the best batting

Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders have met three times this season, but the IPL is yet to witness a genuinely explosive meeting between its two best sides. That might well change in Sunday's final via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kings XI charged up to ride on Knight Riders for IPL title (Preview)

Storming into an Indian Premier League (IPL) final for the first time, Kings XI Punjab are all charged up to take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wFR0Ar

India can finish among top eight at Hockey World Cup (Column: Just Sport)

. And curiously, they are the only country not to have won it a second time in its 43 years' history. Pakistan have won it four times, the Netherlands thrice and Germany and Australia twice each. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1obtAwR

Not a time for cynicism

Andrew Flintoff deserves a chance to try and find out if he can still hack it, for his body was broken in the service of England via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England bowl; Mendis, K Perera in for SL

For the third match in a row England won the toss and inserted Sri Lanka as they attempted to open the scars of Old Trafford when the visitors were rumbled for 67. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo, Pepe to miss Portugal's Warm-up game

Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo, who is still feeling the effects of a thigh injury, and Real Madrid teammate Pepe will both miss Portugal's World Cup warm-up match against Brazil-bound Greece on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hlA8uu

MCC 'snub' sparked Flintoff return

Andrew Flintoff has revealed how being overlooked for the upcoming Lord`s Bicentenary match between Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Rest of the World spurred him on to make a Twenty20 comeback via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rsECnh

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo, Pepe to miss Portugal's Warm-up game

Sanjay Bangar is as calm as Gary was: Sehwag

Mumbai: After Kings XI Punjab stormed into their first IPL final riding on Virender Sehwag`s century, the opener compared coach Sanjay Bangar to former India coach Gary Kirsten, who was in charge via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gOVKiq

World Cup: All four teams fancy their chances in Group C (Group Preview)

: This is the third of the eight Group previews of the 2014 FIFA World Cup via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oFExL5

Wagner, Craig impress in low-scoring draw

A five-wicket haul from Neil Wagner and three wickets from Mark Craig were the New Zealanders' biggest gains from a drawn, low-scoring tour game against Jamaica Select XI at Trelawny Stadium via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England ease to 3-0 win over Peru in last home warm-up

England won their last home warm-up match before leaving for the World Cup finals when they beat Peru with a comfortable 3-0 scoreline in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday.An excellent opener by via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rs3MlY

21 Tibetan teams to compete in football tournament

Twenty-one teams will compete in the 20th Gyalyum Chemo Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament, organised by the Tibetan National Sports Association in this Himachal Pradesh town, from June 4 to 15, the organisers said Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oFqkxG

England ease to 3-0 win over Peru in last home warm-up

ECB and Downton issue Pietersen apology

The England and Wales Cricket Board and their managing director Paul Downton have apologised to Kevin Pietersen regarding comments he made about the former England captain earlier this month, British via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wE2PXU

IPL 7: Dhoni blasts CSK Bowlers

Mumbai: Mahendra Singh Dhoni was sarcastic in his criticism of the Chennai Super Kings bowlers as they were knocked out of the IPL after losing the Qualifier 2 to Kings XI Punjab in Mumbai on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kav8Js

Run-outs of Raina, McCullum saw CSK lose momentum: Fleming

The run-outs of Suresh Raina and Brendon McCullum saw Chennai Super Kings lose momentum when chasing the huge target set by Kings XI Punjab in the IPL Qualifier 2, said CSK's coach Stephen Fleming via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kava3V

Spain defeats Bolivia in World Cup warmup game

Madrid: Spain defeated Bolivia 2-0 in Seville Friday in their penultimate preparation game before starting the defence of their world title June 13. A Fernando Torres penalty and a neat finish from via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nCf31u

Narine to miss test series after putting Windies second

West Indies spinner Sunil Narine will miss next month's three-test series against New Zealand after opting to stay with his Indian Premier League team, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has via Sify.com http://ift.tt/T0n7LN

Spain defeats Bolivia in World Cup warmup game

Flintoff targets extended comeback

Andrew Flintoff is hoping that his professional comeback with Lancashire is not just a brief career revival via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England v Sri Lanka

England v Sri Lanka via Cricinfo Live Scores

Northamptonshire v Yorkshire

Northamptonshire v Yorkshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

ECB forced to apologise to Pietersen

The ECB and its managing director, Paul Downton, has apologised to Kevin Pietersen for making comments in a radio interview last week that were "in breach of the settlement agreement" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Junaid matches Flintoff feat in narrow win

The day Lancashire announced the re-signing of a club legend in Andrew Flintoff, one of his exceptional bowling spells from the past was matched by Junaid Khan as Lancashire claimed a fine narrow win over Warwickshire via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cooke rampage takes Glamorgan home

Those that have watched cricket at Glamorgan over the years have got used to seeing slow, low pitches. Chris Cooke was grateful for a pitch with far greater carry and bounce as his blasted Glamorgan to a final-ball victory over Sussex. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Curran a child among men delivers win

"Pretty ordinary" was how Dan Christian described his team's batting effort. Stronger words would have been justified as Middlesex floundered to a fifth successive defeat in the face of Tom Curran's 2 for 15 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Carberry duck as Shah helps easy win

Hampshire claimed a quite unexpectedly straightforward victory even though Michael Carberry, so often their match-winning performer in limited-overs cricket, was out of sorts. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Riley earns Kent low-scoring victory

Kent batted marginally the better of the two sides on a tricky Canterbury pitch to beat Gloucestershire by 21 runs and record their second NatWest T20 Blast win in as many starts. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rushworth earns Durham narrow win

Chris Rushworth held his nerve to defend nine of the final over to deny the efforts of Steven Mullaney as Nottinghamshire slipped to a three-run defeat against Durham in a thrilling finale at Trent Bridge. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Oliver seizes his chance in Worcs victory

If success in sport is all about taking opportunities, Richard Oliver should go on to enjoy a decent career in the game. A few weeks ago 24-year-old Oliver was focusing on captaining Shropshire and here he was winning a game for Worcestershire. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dhoni criticises 'irresponsible' seniors

MS Dhoni expressed disappointment at failing to make the IPL final after a brilliant platform set by Suresh Raina was wasted by the Chennai Super Kings middle order via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Raina thumps Parvinder Awana for 33

Suresh Raina's 33-run assault off Parvinder Awana in the sixth over of Chennai Super Kings' 227-run chase against Kings XI Punjab in Mumbai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Narine picks IPL over Tests

Sunil Narine's decision to stay with the Kolkata Knight Riders for the IPL final on Sunday will result in him not being considered for next month's Test series against New Zealand via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lees upstages Finch in easy Yorkshire win

Australia star Aaron Finch was upstaged on his Yorkshire debut by local boy Alex Lees, who clubbed a superb unbeaten 61 in an eight-wicket win over Derbyshire. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

World boxing body threatens to sue Hockey India

International Boxing Association (AIBA) Friday threatened to sue Hockey India (HI) secretary general Narinder Batra for alleging the world body took money to recognise Boxing India as the official custodian of the sport in India following the termination of Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mRFKMc

Kings XI beat Super Kings to make IPL final

Kings XI Punjab made it to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) final with a 24-run win over Chennai Super Kings in the Qualifier 2 at the Wankhede Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pss2lV

Sun could shine on Sri Lanka at Lord's

ESPNcricinfo previews the fourth ODI from Lord's via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

CSK bowl, Sandeep returns for Kings XI

Chasing a place in their sixth IPL final, Chennai Super Kings chose to bowl on a pitch their captain MS Dhoni reckoned would have "something in it for everyone" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Arsene Wenger signs new three-year contract

Arsene Wenger has signed a new three-year deal to remain as Arsenal manager until 2017.Wenger, 64, has led Arsenal to eight major trophies since joining them in September 1996.This season he guided via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lXwliP

Arsene Wenger signs new three-year contract

'No one has courage to stand up to Srini'

The COO of Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), Ian Smith, reckons that no one in the ICC has the "courage to stand upto" BCCI president N Srinivasan and ECB via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wyTS22

Pune FC part ways with coach Mike Snoei

Pune Football Club and coach Mike Snoei Friday announced they had mutually agreed to part ways. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rotTua

Indian soybean, soyoil futures drop in line with global markets

NEW DELHI, May 30 (Reuters) - Indian soybean and soyoil futures fell on Friday, in line with global markets where palm oil futures dropped to an over seven-month low, recording their biggest via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rotTdE

Titans appoint new female COO

South African franchise Titans have appointed female administrator Patricia Kambarami as their Chief Operating Officer via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Radwanska loses as women's draw opens up further in Paris

The French Open women's draw opened up further on Friday when third seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland was knocked out 6-4 6-4 by unseeded Croatian Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round.The top three via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1o5fzB4

PCB rope in new fielding coach

The PCB have appointed Grant Luden, the former trainer of Bangladesh, as the trainer and fielding coach of the national team, the chairman Najam Sethi confirmed on Friday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

World Cup: Three stadiums cause for worry after final inspections

Sau Paulo: FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke expressed his concern about preparations at three of the 12 World Cup stadiums during his final inspection of host cities.During a two-week trip that via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nzR2rO

Spain, Netherlands should advance but watch out for Chile

Rio de Janeiro: The Group B calculation in the FIFA World Cup is pretty straightforward. Defending champions Spain and the Netherlands, the two finalists in the 2010 edition in South Africa, should be via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jzJ3CU

Nadal reaches third round of French Open

Paris: Defending champion Rafael Nadal reached the third round of French Open after thrashing Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 here Thursday. World No. 57 Thiem showed some flashes of genius to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/RJAYot

World Cup: Three stadiums cause for worry after final inspections

Spain, Netherlands should advance but watch out for Chile

Fleming testified to ICC about Cairns's alleged role in fixing

Chris Cairns has revealed that former New Zealand captains Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori have given statements to the International Cricket Council about his alleged role in match-fixing. Cairns, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iyBgpr

Flintoff out of retirement to play county T20

LONDON: Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has come out of retirement to join Lancashire's squad for this season's English domestic Twenty20 competition, the county announced today. Pace bowling via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gHiYqx

IPL 7: Bringing change is a challenge: Gavaskar

New Delhi: As his tenure will come to an end after the conclusion of the IPL final on June 1, BCCI-IPL president Sunil Gavaskar feels effective implementation of ideas is a big challenge for any via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nzLJbW

Ninja knowledge underlies new World Cup 'Brazuca' ball: researcher

Knowledge from the ninja, Japan's secretive feudal spies and assassins, is the secret behind the new official ball for the upcoming World Cup, one Japanese researcher has said.Players during the 2010 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oBbjg4

Ninja knowledge underlies new World Cup 'Brazuca' ball: researcher

Flintoff returns for Lancashire in T20s

Andrew Flintoff, the former England allrounder and captain, has come out of retirement and will play for Lancashire in the Natwest T20 Blast this season, the county has confirmed via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 30

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Pak stars hope Sharif discussed cricket with NaMo

Karachi: Some of Pakistan's top cricketers including Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar have supported the restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India and hoped the issue was discussed by Prime via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pqfvzE

Ajmal declined T20 captaincy

Saeed Ajmal has said that he declined an offer to captain the T20 side because he wanted to be "relaxed" about his cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sunil Narine in a fix over playing IPL final

New Delhi: The raging `Club versus Country` debate on Friday again came to the forefront as ace spinner Sunil Narine faces a possible exclusion from the Test team, if he plays the IPL final for KKR via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lWhftM

Rooting against the home team in soccer-crazed Brazil

Millions of Brazilians will be cheering like crazy during the World Cup, but not all of them for Brazil.With kickoff two weeks away and tensions simmering over the costs of hosting the month-long via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gGECLK

Rooting against the home team in soccer-crazed Brazil

Spain to play Netherlands in white for WC opener

MADRID: Spain has been ordered to make a new kit for the World Cup after FIFA decided the team's normal red shirts didn't offer enough contrast to the Netherlands' jerseys for their opening game in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1knemRz

Spain to play Netherlands in white for WC opener

Brazil's Ronaldo urges crackdown on World Cup vandals

Former Brazil soccer star Ronaldo said on Thursday authorities must crack down if violent protests break out during the World Cup and urged police to "bring down the clubs" on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ixJZYQ

Bangladesh skipper miffed with weakened India ODI squad

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim has expressed disappointment over India's decision to send a weakened squad for the three one-dayers but added the move will act as extra motivation for the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k6prw7

Pak stars hope Sharif discussed cricket with NaMo

Brazil's Ronaldo urges crackdown on World Cup vandals

Murray sails into third round of French Open after straight-sets win over Matosevic

British Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has sailed into the third round of the French Open on Thursday, maintaining his bid to secure the Roland Garros title for the first time in his career. The via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ixJXAh

French Open: Sania in second round of women's and mixed doubles

Paris: Indian tennis player Sania Mirza moved into the second round of women's and mixed doubles of the French Open tennis here Thursday. Sania and her partner Cara Black of Zimbabwe found it easy via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wws2TV

Matchfixing claims 'absurd, bizarre, scary', says Cairns

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns reiterated on Friday he was innocent of any involvement in matchfixing and described the accusations against him as "absurd, bizarre and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jyWLWt

Narine's dilemma: IPL final or West Indies camp

West Indies' offspinner Sunil Narine is faced with a selection dilemma as he may be disqualified from the West Indies squad for the first Test if he chooses to play the IPL final for Kolkata Knight Riders via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cairns takes aim at accusers

Chris Cairns has taken aim at his accusers and again claimed he was innocent of match-fixing allegations made against him via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Yorkshire v Derbyshire

Yorkshire v Derbyshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Nottinghamshire v Durham

Nottinghamshire v Durham via Cricinfo Live Scores

Lancashire v Warwickshire

Lancashire v Warwickshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Glamorgan v Sussex

Glamorgan v Sussex via Cricinfo Live Scores

Surrey v Middlesex

Surrey v Middlesex via Cricinfo Live Scores

Kent v Gloucestershire

Kent v Gloucestershire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Hampshire v Essex

Hampshire v Essex via Cricinfo Live Scores

Pringle dash not enough for Durham

Ryan Pringe made a late charge but fell one short as Lancashire secured the narrowest of victories, holding on to defeat Durham by a single run at Chester-le-Street. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Fifth day at Derby hampered by rain

Such has been the unrelenting nature of the rain over the past 72 hours, a combination of a sharp breeze and the dogged efforts of the ground staff were inexorable in preventing Derbyshire's Natwest T20 Blast fixture against Northamptonshire from becoming via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Chennai T20 v Punjab T20

Chennai T20 v Punjab T20 via Cricinfo Live Scores

Pujara looks to make one-day mark

Cheteshwar Pujara is hoping to make his mark in the one-day format during the series against Bangladesh next month via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Raina to lead young India side

Suresh Raina will lead India in the three-ODI series in Bangladesh in the absence of regulars of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Time not on Prior's side for first Test

Time has almost run out for Matt Prior to make a return to the Test side against Sri Lanka. With England's Test squad set to be announced late next week he has just one Championship match remaining to prove his fitness. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cook passes on credit for England turnaround

Alastair Cook was not taking much credit for the remarkable turnaround in the 3rd ODI after the 99 all out at Chester-le-Street, instead praising his team-mates for "putting their necks on the line for me". via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hockey India downgrades Hockey Kerala

Hockey India (HI) has relegated Hockey Kerala to an associate member for irregularities in its functioning. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1lTYcR2

'I knew my time would come' - Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary said that he was always confident of making a return to the national side, after receiving a call-up for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

CSK seek their sixth final, Kings XI their first

Kings XI Punjab have another chance at making their first IPL final while Chennai Super Kings are chasing their sixth in seven seasons via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Can club stars become national heroes? (Column: On The Ball)

The FIFA World Cup has over the years has thrown up the planet's biggest stars just as it has also ruined the careers of many big stars. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pne7xB

'Didn't expect India to take series so lightly' - Mushfiqur

Mushfiqur Rahim, the Bangladesh captain, has said he didn't expect such a weakened Indian side for the upcoming three-match ODI series via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Crushing win for all-round Sagicor

Sagicor High Performance Centre crushed Bangladesh A by 351 runs in the first four-day match at Windward Park in Barbados via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Monaco GP: Rosberg steals a win!

The Monaco Grand Prix weekend reassured all of us that after three practice sessions, three sessions of qualifying and 78 tours of the principality’s winding circuit, there can only be one victor. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tq85d3

Monaco Grand Prix: Rosberg steals a win!

German firm behind goal-line technology looks beyond World Cup

With two weeks to go to the finals of the soccer World Cup in Brazil, small German start-up company GoalControl has the technology ready make the calls cheered and challenged around the globe: goal or via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oN6JsU

Australia arrive in Brazil for World Cup

Curitiba: Australia midfielder Tommy Oar says his team's lack of experience and relative anonymity could work in their favour during the FIFA World Cup. The Socceroos were the first team after hosts via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oN46qX

German firm behind goal-line technology looks beyond World Cup

Zaheer's coach not optimistic of pacer being recalled

Zaheer Khan's long-term coach, Sudhir Naik, is not very optimistic about the pacer making a comeback for India via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Australia arrive in Brazil for World Cup

Neymar stronger, more mature: Brazil trainer

Rio de Janeiro: The head trainer of Brazil's national football team has sounded a warning to the Selecao's World Cup rivals by declaring Neymar a more complete player after his first season at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k3rOzB

Brazil favourites, second place conundrum in Group A

Rio de Janerio: With the likes of Neymar, Oscar and Willian in the side, few would bet against Brazil topping Group A of the FIFA World Cup but a second place dogfight between Croatia, Mexico and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rjtOb8

Neymar stronger, more mature: Brazil trainer

Brazil favourites, second place conundrum in Group A

Shuttler Srikanth rises to World No.13

India's Kidambi Srikanth rose five places to a career-best No.13 in the men's singles rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/REyYxC

Bangladesh series Will be good preparation for England tour: Raina

Suresh Raina, who is all set to lead the 15-member Indian squad to Bangladesh for a three-ODI series, said it would a good opportunity to prepare for a tougher England tour ahead."It will be a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oMQ3ld

Maxwell factor looms large for Chennai in Qualifier 2

Buoyed by their convincing seven-wicket win over title holders Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings will take on Kings XI Punjab in their second IPL knockout game inside three days in Mumbai on Friday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oMQ0WH

New era for Sheffield Shield

Bonus points will return to the Sheffield Shield competition under a new system to be introduced to Australia's first-class proving ground next summer via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Surprised I haven't been decoded yet - Narine

A round-up of IPL-related news on May 29, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pakistan players hope PM discussed cricket on visit to India

Some of Pakistan's top players, including Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar, have expressed hope that the issue of bilateral cricket ties with India was discussed by Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, on his flying visit to the country via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Delay in long verdict on BPL corruption case

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) corruption tribunal will take extra time to complete its detailed verdict, according to Justice Khademul Islam Chowdhury, the convener of the three-member committee via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ricky Ponting Calls for Swift Action On Corruption

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for swift action on cricket's corruption crisis, saying there is nothing worse for the game than the shadow hanging over it.Ponting said match-fixing via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nXEg26

Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85

TAMPA: Malcolm Glazer, the controversial American owner of English Premier League giants Manchester United, died Wednesday. He was 85.Glazer -- the son of a Lithuanian immigrant who went on to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tpwfoa

Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85

IPL: Chennai outplayed us in all departments, says Wright

Mumbai: Crashed out of the Indian Premier League after going down to Chennai Super Kings in the Eliminator, Mumbai Indians head coach John Wright admitted that the reigning champions were completely via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tpswHl

Mundane second-half showing mutes Mumbai's roar

As Mumbai Indians lacked intensity in the field, and the home support equitably flagged, it became all too easy for Chennai Super Kings in the Eliminator on Wednesday night via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Durham v Lancashire

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Derbyshire v Northamptonshire

Derbyshire v Northamptonshire via Cricinfo Live Scores

Mathews at loss to explain collapse

Angel Mathews said Sri Lanka's ten-wicket defeat in the third ODI at Old Trafford was "one of the worst games I've ever played" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Super Kings knock out Mumbai Indians in IPL eliminator (Roundup)

Riding on a strong batting performance Chennai Super Kings booked a berth in the Qualifier 2 beating defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mGtE8s

Jordan aggression speaks louder than words

When Sri Lanka's players tried to engage Chris Jordan verbally, the most they got back was a stare, and maybe another bouncer via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

IPL scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

The following is the scoreboard in the Indian Premier League qualifier 1 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Brabourne Stadium here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nCrVlF

Post KKR victory, SRK meets Mamata at her residence

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday congratulated Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Kolkata Knight Riders' spectacular win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 match at the Eden Gardens here to enter the finals as he visited her residence post the victory celebrations. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nVlhoN

Super Kings knock out Mumbai Indians

Defending champions Mumbai Indians were knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by Chennai Super Kings as they went down by seven wickets in the Eliminator at the Brabourne Stadium here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nCrTue

England take 2-1 lead vs Lanka

England recovered from Sunday's record defeat to bowl Sri Lanka out for 67 at Old Trafford and win the third one-day international by 10 wickets.Paceman Chris Jordan took 5-29 as Sri Lanka were all via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hei2dT

Lara to play alongside Tendulkar in Lord's bicentenary

West Indies legend Brian Lara on Wednesday joined fellow all-time batting great Sachin Tendulkar of India and became the latest entry in the star-studded list of players who will participate in the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1isxopS

PK v the world

Plays of the Day from the Eliminator between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England take 2-1 vs Lanka

Rain played spoilsport, says Kings XI coach Bangar after defeat

Kolkata: Besides blaming his batsmen, Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar Wednesday blamed the intermittent rain for their 28-run defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier via Sify.com http://ift.tt/TUhOyf

KKR has the best bowling line-up: Chawla

Kolkata: With Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) winning their eighth game on the trot to march into the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL), leggie Piyush Chawla Wednesday asserted that his team via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hyNvBZ

Trescothick pleased with progress

It has taken him 44 Championship matches and 69 Championship innings, but William Porterfield provided a reminder of the reasons Warwickshire wanted him in the first place with a maiden Championship century for the club. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BWF president pleased with growth of Indian badminton

Badminton World Federation (BWF) president Poul-Erik Hoyer Wednesday said he was pleased with the growth of the sport in India and congratulated the Indian team for clinching a bronze at the recently concluded Uber Cup. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hyNvCe

KKR has the best bowling line-up: Chawla

O'Brien, Buck deny Glamorgan

Leicestershire were bailed out by the rain in Cardiff as Glamorgan's victory charge was aborted. A collapse of 5 for 9 left the visitors staring at defeat but a combination of weather and some late resistance rescued a draw. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Williamson hopeful for 'emerging' NZ

Kane Williamson is hopeful an emerging New Zealand side can replicate their excellent recent home form on the road when they take on the West Indies in the forthcoming three-match Test series via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England bowl, Cook fit to return

The dire predictions for the weather in Manchester did not quite come true as the rain relented enough for the toss to held just be 20 minutes late at Old Trafford via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Calf injury rules Van der Vaart out of World Cup

Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has been ruled out of the World Cup after the experienced international picked up a calf injury at a training camp in Portugal, the Dutch football via Sify.com http://ift.tt/RB3HM9

Kolkata Knight Riders set 164-run target for Kings XI

Kolkata Knight Riders made a competitive 163 for eight in 20 overs against Kings XI Punjab in the Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pj6Df2

IPL's 'Veer-Zaara' match enthuses fans

It was "Veer-Zaara" all over again at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday with Bollywood superstars Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta, owners of Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings X1 Punjab, cheering their teams on as they battled it in the Qualifier 1 of the seventh edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hdlXrs

Zaheer out, Gambhir in for England Tests

India picked six quick bowlers for the five Tests against England though there was no place for Zaheer Khan via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Broad to be spoken to over tweet

Stuart Broad is to be reminded of his responsibilities on social media following a complaint by the PCB and the Pakistan spinner, Saeed Ajmal via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Gambhir, Pankaj for England Tests; Zaheer left out

Gautam Gambhir and Pankaj Singh were recalled to the Indian team for the five-Test tour of England starting on June 26 while Zaheer Khan, the senior paceman, was left out of the 18-man squad named by via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tOLnxy

Raina to lead young team in Bangladesh

Mumbai: Suresh Raina has been named India captain for the One Day International tour of Bangladesh this month. Regular captain MS Dhoni has been rested along with Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, Shikhar via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tOLjOf

Zaheer out, Gambhir in for England Tests

India picked six quick bowlers for the five Tests against England though there was no place for Zaheer Khan via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Raina to lead young team in Bangladesh

Suresh Raina, who was dropped for India's last ODI assignment - the Asia Cup, will lead India in the three-ODI series in Bangladesh in the absence of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli among others via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kings XI elect to field in IPL Qualifier 1

Kings XI Punjab captain George Bailey won the toss and elected to field against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wkrAbr

KKR or KXIP - Bollywood knows who will win

Tweet report from the IPL play-off between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Knight Riders put in, Chawla included

George Bailey won the toss and decided to bowl first against the hosts Kolkata Knight Riders via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Andy Murray survives scare to win opener

Andy Murray avoided the fate of some other leading names with a four-set win over Kazakhstan's Andrey Golubev at the French Open.The Briton, 27, came through 6-1 6-4 3-6 6-3 against the world number via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tOnLJp

Japan, France, U.S. all win as World Cup looms

France, Japan and United States recorded solid victories on Tuesday as the finalists continued their preparations with the start of the World Cup just over two weeks away.France 4-0 Norway via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oJ8PtK

Japan, France, U.S. all win as World Cup looms

Cooper reported for illegal action earlier too

It was not the first time that Trinidad and Tobago medium-pacer Kevon Cooper found himself in trouble over his bowling action when the umpires in the Indian Premier League (IPL) reported him for illegal delivery action. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oJ8NC3

Sachin Tendulkar among 100 most 'obsessed-over people'

NEW YORK: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood heartthrob Shahrukh Khan are among the 100 most "obsessed-over people" on the web, according to a list compiled by Time via Sify.com http://ift.tt/SOZo13

Top Pak cricketers want bilateral series with India

Some of Pakistan’s top cricketers including Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar have supported the restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India and hoped the issue was discussed by Prime Minister via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tm5cdk

Sachin Tendulkar features in Maharashtra's school textbooks

New Delhi: The Maharashtra government has added a chapter on Sachin Tendulkar in the school syllabus so that children are inspired by the iconic cricketer.Class IV students in Maharashtra would now via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hxrHGY

Gayle to consult German specialist on back problem

Mumbai: West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is expected to consult a specialist in Germany about a troublesome back problem, as he races to be fit ahead of his 100th Test in his hometown Jamaica next via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hxrHqt

Dhoni, Maxwell among most searched IPL players

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kings XI Punjab's wonder boy Glenn Maxwell have been the most searched 'Man of the Match' players in this season's Indian Premier League (IPL). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/TSXgWM

Sports minister assures support for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Newly appointed sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal Wednesday assured the All India Football Federation (AIFF) of full support to make the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup a grand success. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/TSXgGr

First IPL qualifier on amid improved weather

The Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab IPL qualifier at Eden Gardens, which had been postponed to Wednesday due to torrential rain, appears set to go ahead this afternoon with the weather improving in Kolkata via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Real and Atletico face UEFA charges over European final

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are facing disciplinary action over their behaviour during the Champions League final in Lisbon, UEFA said on Tuesday.Atletico coach Diego Simeone faces a hearing via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nze2ov

Gayle to consult German specialist on back problem

/CMC) West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is expected to consult a specialist in Germany about a troublesome back problem, as he races to be fit ahead of his 100th Test in his hometown Jamaica next month. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iqGfbt

Real and Atletico face UEFA charges over European final

Pochettino appointed as manager of Tottenham Hotspur

London: Tottenham hired Mauricio Pochettino as the club's new manager on a five-year contract on Tuesday, with the former Argentina defender making the move from fellow Premier League side via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tNhGgi

Pochettino appointed as manager of Tottenham Hotspur

Fifa World Cup: Van der Vaart suffers calf injury

The Hague: There was some bad news for the Dutch football team as Rafael van der Vaart suffered a calf injury on the last day of the national camp in Portugal for the FIFA World Cup. On Monday Van via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nz5duH

Fifa World Cup: Van der Vaart suffers calf injury

Wozniacki loses on return after engagement heartache

PARIS: Caroline Wozniacki's return to tennis and the public eye after her breakup with golfer Rory McIlroy ended in more pain on Tuesday when the 13th seed was knocked out in the French Open first via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1phLjX7

India to name squads for Bangladesh, England tours

Mumbai: Prolific opener Robin Uthappa is all set to make a comeback into the Indian team for the limited overs series in Bangladesh as the selectors might think about giving regular captain Mahendra via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tlocZw

KKR has got 'ammunition' to win title: Wasim

New Delhi: Eyeing another IPL title after entering the playoffs, 2012 champions Kolkata Knight Riders are on a roll with a seven-match winning streak and bowling coach Wasim Akram has said that the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tlocJ1

India squads for England, Bangladesh to be picked

The first big selection meeting of the season will be held on Wednesday when Sandeep Patil's men pick India's squads for the five-Test series in England and the preceding three ODIs in Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Simmons signs three-year deal with Strikers

Craig Simmons has followed up his breakout Big Bash League last summer by signing a three-year contract with the Adelaide Strikers via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England v Sri Lanka

England v Sri Lanka via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ireland open door to Rankin return

A day after Boyd Rankin revealed his time on England's Ashes tour led him to contemplate giving up the game, Cricket Ireland has expressed the hope that the fast bowler could still play for them at the 2015 World Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Muchall, Stokes knocks provide cheer

Gordon Muchall posted a century for Durham on another weather-affected day of their Championship Division One match at Nottingham, while England allrounder Ben Stokes' scored 61 on his return to first-team action via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Gale recalled on topsy-turvy day

Roses cricket is generally entertaining for one reason or another and the third day at Headingley was no different, both on and off the field via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Porterfield shines amid the gloom

Ireland open door to Rankin return

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Chennai T20 v Mumbai T20

Chennai T20 v Mumbai T20 via Cricinfo Live Scores

Robson, Eckersley provide Leics fight

Angus Robson and Ned Eckersley led the fightback with battling half-centuries as Leicestershire sought to avoid defeat against Glamorgan at the SWALEC Stadium. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cook needs senior support - Anderson

James Anderson believes Alastair Cook was not given enough help in Australia when the going got tough and "needs senior players around him to share the burden" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Foottit puts Gloucestershire in trouble

Gloucestershire spluttered to 66 for 4 at the close on day three of their clash with Derbyshire but further rain leaves this game destined for a draw. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mitchell passes 700 Championship runs

Patience is its own reward, goes the saying, and one rather needed to believe it on the third day at Tunbridge Wells. Daryl Mitchell has plenty of it and in-between the rain passed 700 Championship runs for the season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Anderson cautious over Flintoff

James Anderson has sounded a cautious note about the potential T20 comeback of his former team-mate Andrew Flintoff via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

No-confidence motion against Nepal board president

The members of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) have filed a no-confidence motion against CAN president Tanka Angbuhang Limbu. The issue will now be discussed at a special convention, which will have to be convened within 45 days via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sussex 'hurt' by fixing revelations

Sussex have made clear their shock and anger at the revelations of alleged match-fixing involving former players Lou Vincent and Naveed Arif, who were last week charged with corruption by the ECB via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Herath offers Sri Lanka third spin threat

Angelo Mathews suggested Sri Lanka held an important edge at Old Trafford on a surface he expected to be conducive to spin with Rangana Herath added to their squad as a third spinning option via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Streak and Flower latest losses in Zimbabwe's brain-drain

Heath Streak and Grant Flower are having to quit Zimbabwe cricket for the second time; the pair is disappointed that it has come down to this, and anxious about the future of the cricketers they are leaving behind via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sushil, Yogeshwar to make a fresh start in Italy

India's two champion wrestlers Sushil Kumar and Yogeswar Dutt will be fighting it out in their new weight categories for the first time at the 19th International Tournament in the Italian city of Sassari May 30-31. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ioijFO

Stewart refutes Smith quit claims

Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart has refuted claims that Graeme Smith has made any decisions regarding his future at Surrey, following a series of tweets that gave the impression Smith would not be returning to The Oval. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

FIFA asks AIFF to ensure members amend constitution

FIFA is putting pressure on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to make sure that all member associations amend their constitutions in accordance with the national federation and the world body. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Rx9fHt

BAI announces Rs.40 lakh cash prize for Uber Cup team

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs.40 lakh for the women's team that created history by winning the maiden bronze medal in the just concluded Uber Cup. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1puNRP6

England need response to Durham drubbing

ESPNcricinfo previews the 3rd ODI at Old Trafford via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

AIFF need to guarantee $25 mn for FIFA Club World Cup

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has got down to tapping sponsors to raise a whopping $25 million as FIFA guarantee for bid to host the Club World Cup back-to-back in 2015 and 2016. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1puIPCj

Li Na crashes out of French Open first round

PARIS: Li Na, the Australian Open champion, followed her male counterpart Stan Wawrinka out of the French Open in the first round when she lost 7-5 3-6 6-1 to local favourite Kristina Mladenovic on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rcPsxC

MI-RR game most tweeted in IPL group stage

The make or break IPL round robin game that witnessed Mumbai Indians making the play-offs after beating Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in a high-scoring thriller on May 25, is the most tweeted match via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nuSdGv

IPL Qualifier 1 at Kolkata cancelled due to rain

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders scheduled here Tuesday was cancelled due to inclement weather and will now be played Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jXrN0h

IPL Qualifier 1 called off due to rain

IPL 7: Mumbai face Chennai in IPL eliminator

After scripting an incredible finish in their last game to earn a place at the play-offs, defending champions Mumbai Indians will now be up against two-time title holders Chennai Super Kings in the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mywwEq

Big boys in another knockout battle

Mumbai Indians will be on a high from the heroics of their last match and that momentum might be a potent ally against Chennai Super Kings' familiarity in knockout scenarios via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sonowal takes charge as sports minister

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal, who assumed charge Tuesday, said he would consult the experts before deciding on his future course of action. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1peCMV6

IPL Qualifier 1 called off due to rain

Kolkata: The Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders scheduled here Tuesday was cancelled due to inclement weather and will now be played via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nPP56m

Sammy signs T20 deal with Glamorgan

Darren Sammy, the hard-hitting West Indian allrounder, has signed a deal with Glamorgan to play in the NatWest T20 Blast until the Caribbean Premier League begins. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Younis wants to retire on his own terms

Younis Khan, the Pakistan batsman, hopes to revive his ODI career ahead of the 2015 World Cup and aims to retire on his own terms rather than be dropped for good by the selectors via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kerala CM launches Sachin's Blasters Football Club

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday unveiled the name of Sachin Tendulkar's Indian Super League (ISL) franchise - Kerala Blasters Football Club (KBFC). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rc3gZj

CM launches Sachin's Kerala Blasters Football Club

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday unveiled the name of Sachin Tendulkar's Indian Super League (ISL) franchise - Kerala Blasters Football Club (KBFC). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1thi6cI

BCCI could feel ripple effect from India's elections

The results of India's general elections could shape the next BCCI leadership, with several politicians on the sidelines of the current regime said to be on the frontline for the post of president via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'Having played till recently helped' - Bangar

A round-up of IPL-related news on May 27, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Brendan Rodgers signs new contract at Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers signed a new long-term contract as Liverpool manager on Monday, a reward for reviving the fortunes of one of England's biggest clubs during his two years in charge at Anfield. The via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tgKTOC

Spain star Costa risks missing FIFA World Cup

Spain's Brazilian-born striker Diego Costa risks missing next month's World Cup after doctors warned Monday that a hamstring injury will force him to rest for two weeks.Costa, 25, left the pitch after via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oCRNgP

Brendan Rodgers signs new contract at Liverpool

Spain star Costa risks missing FIFA World Cup

Sharapova shines, Nishikori crashes at French Open

Paris: Maria Sharapova reached the French Open second round on Monday at a damp and chilly Roland Garros as Japanese hope Kei Nishikori became the tournament`s first major casualty.Sharapova, seeded via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1imKS6y

Bangladesh name Heath Streak as bowling coach

Dhaka: Bangladesh on Monday appointed former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak as the national bowling coach for two years ahead of the three one-dayers against India starting June 15.Streak, 40, is via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1imIDQH

Hope bigger and better things await us, says Anderson

Fresh from his whirlwind knock that sealed Mumbai Indians' improbable entry into the playoffs of IPL-7, Corey Anderson is hungry for more and hopes that "bigger and better things" await the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1imIDQu

Wawrinka woe, Djokovic lifts mood at damp French Open

Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka came back to earth with a thump on the sodden clay at the French Open when he was beaten by Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the first round on Monday to become via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tIqqEn

Rain fear looms over first IPL qualifier

With heavy downpour since Sunday and more rains being forecast for Tuesday there’s a cloud of uncertainty over IPL’s first qualifier between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab at the Eden via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ptodKz

Royals' Cooper reported for suspected bowling action

Mumbai: Rajasthan Royals' bowler Kevon Cooper has been reported for bowling certain deliveries with a suspected illegal action during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians via Sify.com http://ift.tt/TOW32C

Former England spinner David Allen dies aged 78

David Allen, the former England and Gloucestershire offspinner, has died at the age of 78 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Broad advised to give up T20

Stuart Broad may have to call time on his England Twenty20 career to give him a better chance of staying fit for Test and one-day international cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Overtons hint at future, Giles at past

The Overton twins, Jamie and Craig, produced the brightest cricket of the day to provide a hint of what should be a golden future for club and perhaps country. The 20-year-olds thrashed 69 for Somerset's tenth-wicket in just 9.3 overs to take their side o via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rankin considered future after Ashes experience

Boyd Rankin has admitted he thought about giving up cricket in the weeks following his chastening Test debut in Sydney via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rudolph, Cooke build strong advantage

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Brooks leads fight in Roses tussle

Lancashire made their highest score of the season so far but Yorkshire, led by Jack Brooks' five-wicket haul, fought hard after losing Ryan Sidebottom to injury via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Punjab T20 v Kolkata T20

Punjab T20 v Kolkata T20 via Cricinfo Live Scores

Elstone makes good impression

Half-centuries from Scott Elstone and David Wainwright helped Derbyshire fight back on a rain-affected second day of their Championship Division Two match against Gloucestershire via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Surrey grateful for Harinath's slow show

Surrey added 149 runs to their overnight score before the rain arrived to put an end to a slow day in Chelmsford via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Clouds gather over Tunbridge Wells

Jamie Clifford, Kent's chief executive, has said that "the immediate future of the Tunbridge Wells week does need to be sorted out very soon" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India's Ayhika wins junior girls' title at Slovakia Open

India's Ayhika Mukherjee defeated Leila Imre of Hungary to win the junior girls crown at the 2014 Slovak Open Junior Circuit table tennis championships at Senec. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mg9nF3

England defeat 'embarrassing' - Root

Joe Root has admitted that England's 157-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI was "embarrassing" and said improved performances are required to keep the paying public interested via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Punjab will revel playing before Eden crowd: Coach Bangar

Up against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their home ground, Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar Monday asserted that a capacity Eden Gardens crowd for Tuesday's Indian Premier League qualifier wouldn't be intimidation, rather the atmosphere will spur them to revel. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1msSkRH

Knight Riders not willing to take Sehwag lightly

He may not have set the Indian Premier League (IPL) on fire with his batting, but Kings XI Punjab opener Virender Sehwag is not being taken likely by Kolkata Knight Riders coach Trevor Bayliss who hopes the dashing batsman would get out early during their encounter Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1payb6f

Kevon Cooper reported for suspect action

Kevon Cooper, the Rajasthan Royals allrounder, has been reported for a suspect action while bowling certain deliveries by the umpires after his team's five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Chandhok, Senna to drive for Mahindra Racing in Formula E

India's Karun Chandhok and Brazilian Bruno Senna will team up as the driver pair for India's only team on the grid -- Mahindra Racing -- in the inaugural season of the FIA Formula E Championship. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1w7NFtM

Royals' Cooper reported for suspected bowling action

Rajasthan Royals' bowler Kevon Cooper has been reported for bowling certain deliveries with a suspected illegal action during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians played here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ijZvHP

Akram has helped me understand bowler's mindset: Yusuf

New Delhi: Back in the spotlight after his awe-inspiring knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad, swashbuckling KKR batsman Yusuf Pathan attributed his success to team`s bowling coach Wasim Akram who has via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tdaCr8

IPL 7: Rohit Sharma credits consistency for turnaround

Elated after pulling off a stunning win against Rajasthan Royals to make the IPL playoffs, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharmasaid it was an unbelievable feeling but also said the team deserved it as via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mrKKH9

Verma writes letter to Jayalalithaa against Srinivasan

Cricket Association of Bihar secretary and face of the anti-N Srinivasan faction, Aditya Verma, has now shot off a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa alleging violation of a Supreme via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1paeV8V

Can KKR stop Kings XI's batsmen again?

Kolkata Knight Riders kept Kings XI Punjab's power-packed batting line-up quiet in both their league meetings. With form and home advantage on their side, can Knight Riders do it again? via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pistorius's psychiatric evaluation begins

Pretoria: Murder-accused paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius Monday arrived at a psychiatric hospital in South Africa's capital Pretoria to begin his psychiatric evaluation, media reported. Pistorius via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tcTKka

Dharmasena, Oxenford to officiate IPL final

Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and Australian Bruce Oxenford will officiate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final to be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore June 1. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oziItZ

Consistent KXIP take on resilient KKR in IPL Qualifier I

The most consistent team of this season will be up against the most resilient side of the current edition when Kings XI Punjab locks horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the first Qualifier clash of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mrhhNB

BBL recruiting amnesty called for

Paul Marsh, chief executive of the Australian Cricketers Association, has called for a BBL amnesty after South Australia sacked Jamie Cox as CA conducted an investigation into his recruiting activities via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dharamsena, Oxenford named umpires for IPL final

New Delhi: Kumar Dharamsena of Sri Lanka and Bruce Oxenford of Australia will be the on-field umpires in the Indian Premier League final to be played in Bangalore on June 1. Roshan Mahanama will be via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1no1y2I

Heath Streak appointed Bangladesh bowling coach

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has been appointed Bangladesh's bowling coach until 2016 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Nadal relegated to secondary court at French Open

PARIS: Defending champion Rafael Nadal begins his bid for a ninth French Open title on Monday out on the secondary Suzanne Lenglen Court after a controversial scheduling snub. Nadal, who has a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kDHCIg

Gayle to seek treatment for back injury

Chris Gayle has said he will seek treatment in Germany for a back injury to ensure that he is fit for the home Tests against New Zealand via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

We did not execute our bowling plans well: Dravid

Disappointed after Rajasthan Royals lost the last available IPL play-off berth to title-holders Mumbai Indians on net run-rate, team mentor Rahul Dravid said his bowlers failed to execute the plans via Sify.com http://ift.tt/S7OjYc

Gayle to seek treatment for back injury

Chris Gayle has said he will seek treatment in Germany for a back injury to ensure that he is fit for the home Tests against New Zealand via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Very disappointed we didn't qualify - Dravid

When Rahul Dravid stood up from his seat in the Rajasthan Royals dugout, pulled off his hat and flicked it into the ground, it perfectly encapsulated the frustration at having let a game and playoff spot slip away via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Middlesex v Sussex

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We showed that nothing is impossible - Rohit

The scenes at the Wankhede Stadium were scarcely believable as Mumbai Indians' turnaround of a campaign that had begun so disastrously culminated in the most fairy-tale of finishes via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Why Mumbai got that extra ball

In the calculation of net run rate, the final score, and not the target, is the relevant number via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dilshan dimmed by time but grows in substance

The one-time master of a vast arsenal of strokes has smelted down his technique as age catches up with him, and how his side have benefited via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

T20 warning as Moxon welcomes Finch

Martyn Moxon, Yorkshire's director of cricket, believes the latest experiment of Friday night NatWest T20 Blast cricket cannot afford to fail in England as the county prepares to welcome their new overseas signing Aaron Finch via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Howell, Gidman restrict Derbyshire

In-form Will Gidman and Benny Howell took two wickets apiece as Gloucestershire enjoyed much the better of a rain-affected first day against Derbyshire. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'I can do England job' - Batty

Surrey's 36-year-old offspinner Gareth Batty, fresh from taking a career best 8 for 68 against Essex at Chelmsford, believes he is the man to replace Graeme Swann as England's lead spinner via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Compton demonstrates old-fashioned values

Nick Compton compiled a patient half-century that built Somerset an excellent foundation against Warwickshire and provided a reminder of his skills that,just might have helped England retain the Ashes in the winter. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Patel, Taylor turn day Notts' way

Samit Patel and James Taylor rescued Nottinghamshire with a 192-run partnership as the home side recovered to post 377 on the first day at Trent Bridge. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Morgan condemns 'worst' England display

Eoin Morgan was at a loss to explain England's humbling defeat at Chester-le-Street, terming it "one of the worst performances I've been a part of in an England shirt" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Leicestershire suffer second collapse in four days

Leicestershire suffered their second batting failure in four days as they were shot out for just 109 on the opening day at Cardiff. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Northeast helps keep Ajmal quiet

Sam Northeast is in danger of having a promising future behind him but made a smart half-century to keep Saeed Ajmal at bay as Kent put up a solid total on the opening day with Worcestershire via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mumbai Indians qualify for play-offs

Defending champions Mumbai Indians pulled off a sensational five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals to make the play-offs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k72ZwN

Forgotten Batty takes career-best haul

Gareth Batty wasn't even listed on the scorecard's at Chelmsford on the opening day but after a career-best 8 for 68, Batty will be inked on the card for day two via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Vince, Briggs keep Middlesex winless

Hampshire scored the highest total of the NatWest T20 Blast season so far as they beat Middlesex by 47 runs at the Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Northwood via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Somdev makes first round exit from French Open

Paris: Somdev Devvarman failed to cross the first round hurdle at the second Grand Slam of the season as he waged a tough fight before losing to Aleksandr Nedovyesov in the French Open, here on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nl2Ds1

Major badminton gold still eludes Lee Chong Wei

For badminton legend Lee Chong Wei, it remained a story of so near yet so far, as Japan beat Malaysia 3-2 in a tense and thrilling World Men's Team Championship to lift their maiden Thomas Cup title at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nINaR3

Japan claims maiden Thomas Cup title

The Japanese women's badminton team failed to win the Uber Cup final against China Saturday, but their men did not disappoint and went on to clinch their maiden World Men's Team Championship to lift the Thomas Cup at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ta2jfB

Sri Lanka beat England, level series 1-1

Colombo: Sri Lanka thrashed England today by 157 runs at the Riverside Ground in the second ODI of the five-match series to level the series 1-1.England won the toss and set Sri Lanka to bat. Seniors via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ta29F0

Pollard plays the air guitar

Plays of the day from the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Japan wins its maiden Thomas Cup title

The Japanese badminton team won their first ever World Men's Team Championship to lift the Thomas Cup at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p81F4A

'We need to look in the mirror' - Duminy

Disappointed at Delhi Daredevils' performance this season, JP Duminy has said his team will need to look in the mirror, identify their mistakes and improve so they can come back strong next season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mumbai Indians face 87-ball chase

Having chosen to bowl, Mumbai Indians will need to complete a successful chase in 14.3 overs to pip Rajasthan Royals to fourth place and qualify for the knockouts via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rosberg holds off rival Hamilton to win Monaco GP

Nico Rosberg won the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to take the overall championship lead from his teammate Lewis Hamilton, who finished second to give Mercedes a fifth straight 1-2 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h2lPuQ

Kings XI stroll to 7-wicket win over Daredevils

Kings XI Punjab ended their IPL league-stage campaign on a high, beating Delhi Daredevils by seven wickets at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1r5ZiRH

Mudgal probe panel discusses modalities of investigation

The Justice Mudgal IPL Probe Committee met here Sunday for the first time under the chairmanship of Justice (retd) Mukul Mudgal to discuss the modalities of further investigation into the betting and spot-fixing scandal in last year's Indian Premier League. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oirlvq

Daredevils shot out for 115 by Kings XI

Captain Kevin Pietersen's 58 off 41 balls was the saving grace for Delhi Daredevils as another poor showing with the bat saw them being shot out for 115 runs in 18.1 overs by Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/RpjbCT

PCB seeks explanation from ECB on Broad remarks

The PCB has sought an explanation from the ECB over Stuart Broad's remarks on Saeed Ajmal's bowling action via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ashraf denies reports of bookie approaches to Afridi, Umar

The former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf on Sunday dismissed reports about bookmakers making approaches to Pakistani players, Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal during the one-day series played against England via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1w29wTi

PCB chief briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Karachi: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi has briefed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations ahead of the Premier’s two-day official visit to India.Nawaz via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tB7ZkN

Kings XI elect to field against Daredevils

Kings XI Punjab captain George Bailey won the toss and elected to field against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t90FLi

Kings XI bowl, Maxwell and Johnson back

George Bailey decided to chase in the penultimate league match of the IPL season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Injured Lakmal out of ODI series

Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against England, after sustaining a grade-two tear on his right hamstring in the first ODI via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ronaldo first to score for two different European Cup winners

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in the 59-year history of the European Cup to score for two different winning teams when he netted Real Madrid's fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Atletico via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ma0e0B

Ronaldo first to score for two different European Cup winners

Carberry in for injured Cook; England bowl

Alastair Cook has been ruled out of the second one-day international with a groin strain and Michael Carberry has been given a chance at the top of the order ahead of Alex Hales. Eoin Morgan will captain England via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India-Pakistan Cricket should be revived: Akram

New Delhi: Pace legend Wasim Akram feels it is high time that the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan are revived as the fans in sub-continent deserve to enjoy the historic rivalry which via Sify.com http://ift.tt/S5Qxas

Tom Moody blames fielders for drubbing by KKR

Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody Saturday blamed his fielders for their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens here and attributed inconsistencies behind his team's failure to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/SzxTZh

I've never seen such an innings, unbelievable hitting: Gambhir

Kolkata: Having watched with awe Yusuf Pathan's fireworks that enabled his side finish second in the round robin stage of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir via Sify.com http://ift.tt/S5QwU6

Yusuf Pathan hits back at critics, scores fastest IPL fifty

Kolkata: Often criticised for his failure to live up to the reputation of a big hitter, Kolkata Knight Riders' batsman Yusuf Pathan Saturday hit back at his critics after scoring the fastest fifty in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ov1Nc5

Real fight back to triumph on another glory night

Real Madrid came back from the dead to write another glorious chapter in their history when they beat Atletico Madrid 4-1 in extra time helped by goals from Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo to win a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1m9iLu0

Real fight back to triumph on another glory night

England v Sri Lanka

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Derbyshire v Gloucestershire

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Essex v Surrey

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Glamorgan v Leicestershire

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Kent v Worcestershire

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Nottinghamshire v Durham

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Warwickshire v Somerset

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Yorkshire v Lancashire

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Middlesex v Hampshire

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'I have never seen this kind of innings' - Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir was awestruck after Yusuf Pathan's brutal innings, which secured Kolkata Knight Riders a top-two spot via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Atapattu backs Sri Lanka's fighting spirit

Marvan Atapattu, Sri Lanka's interim coach, has backed his team to come out firing in the second one-day international against England as they attempt to level the series via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kings XI target bowling improvements

Delhi Daredevils will be playing for pride and will hope to avoid the dubious distinction of being part of the IPL's second worst losing streak (if they lose 9 games). via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Vincent has 'no deal whatsoever' with ICC - lawyer

Lou Vincent's lawyer, Chris Morris, has said Vincent had not cut any deal "whatsoever" with the ICC in return for revealing information on alleged corruption in cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Tense clash for last playoff spot

Rajasthan Royals just need a win to progress, but Mumbai have to juggle a must-win situation with net run-rate demands via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Punjab T20 v Delhi T20

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Mumbai T20 v Rajasthan T20

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Yusuf Pathan blitzkrieg powers KKR to IPL qualifier (Roundup)

A Yusuf Pathan blitzkrieg of 22-ball 72 powered Kolkata Knight Riders to the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets at the Eden Gardens here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pmN4zy

Sunrisers post challenging 160/7 against KKR at Eden

A late charge by skipper Darren Sammy allowed Sunrisers Hyderabad to overcome initial hiccups and post a challenging 160/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League encounter at the Eden Gardens here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tynOJ4

Rosberg's Monaco pole under investigation

MONACO: Nico Rosberg's Monaco Grand Prix pole position was being investigated by the race stewards on Saturday after he lost control and left the circuit, causing yellow flags to be waved in the final via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tynOsI

Brazil, Argentina favourites to lift World Cup: Sunil Chhetri

MUMBAI: Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri on Saturday picked hosts and five-time champions Brazil and fellow South American two-time winners Argentina as the teams fancied to lift the glittering via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tynLNj

Brazil, Argentina favourites to lift World Cup: Sunil Chhetri

Hales called up with Cook in doubt

Alex Hales, the Nottinghamshire batsman, has been added to the England squad for the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street as cover for captain Alastair Cook. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lee Chong Wei wins BWF Male Player of Year award

Malaysian World No.1 men's singles shuttler Lee Chong Wei won the coveted Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Male Player of the Year award at its annual Gala Awards Dinner here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pmw38B

Dejected fans bid adieu to Royal Challengers (Sidelights)

Thousands of frenzied fans Saturday bid adieu to their home team Royal Challengers Bangalore, which again lost its last league tie in the IPL-7 by eight wickets to title contenders Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy stadium here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pmw2Se

China drub Japan, take 13th Uber Cup title

The Chinese badminton team overcame Japan 3-1 to win the World Women's Team Championship and lift the Uber Cup for the 13th time at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pmnTwY

Super Kings thrash Royal Challengers by 8 wickets

Chennai Super Kings returned to winning ways with a convincing seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t64UY1

Resurgent England wary of backlash

England put behind a terrible six months with success in the first ODI when they they dominated Sri Lanka's attack. The visitors have the experience to recover, though via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Can investigations cleanse cricket? (Column: Just Sport)

-fixing in cricket is turning out to be a mirage like bringing back black money stashed abroad. The Supreme Court has asked the Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee to probe all the nefarious activities in the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), just as it also gave the government a week's time Friday to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to end the menace of black money. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vXu676

IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab turns profitable

IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab, which is on a roll with brilliant performances in the seventh season, has turned profitable as its owner KPH Dream Cricket has shown profit to the tune of Rs 78.01 lakh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kzDVDl

Rs 40 crore prize money on offer in IPL playoffs

The winners of this year's Indian Premier League title would pocket Rs 15 crore while the losing finalists would take home Rs 10 crore, according to Cricket Board sources.In addition to the top two via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kzDU2a

Kohli takes Royal Challengers to 154/6 against Super Kings

A captain's knock by Virat Kohli (73) helped Royal Challengers Bangalore score 154 for six in 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t5V0pk