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Bangladesh A 239/10 * v Zimbabwe A

Bangladesh A 239/10 * v Zimbabwe A via Cricinfo Live Scores

Olympic champion Phelps arrested for drunken driving

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Chelsea captain Terry joins the 100 club

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Brown nets go-ahead goal, Kings top Sharks 4-1

Dustin Brown snapped a tie 44 seconds into the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in an NHL preseason game on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rFCoQ3

Kings-Sharks Sums

_1, San Jose, Thornton 3 (Fedun, Hertl), 1:28. 2, Los Angeles, Doughty 1 (Williams, Kopitar), 8:43 (pp). Penalties_Wingels, SJ (hooking), 8:17; Cracknell, LA (hooking), 13:21; Greene, LA via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rFCoiX

Royals beat A's 9-8 in 12 in AL wild-card thriller

The Kansas City Royals had waited 29 years to reach the postseason. They weren't going down without a fight. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rFCnLU

A last-ditch effort to restore confidence in ODIs

His reliability, respect within the team and an ability to draw the line during media interactions make Mashrafe Mortaza a good candidate for Bangladesh's ODI captain via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Royals 9, Athletics 8, 12 innings,

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New captain Finch to be short-staffed

Australia's new Twenty20 leader Aaron Finch could be forced to make his captaincy debut without two members of his squad, depending on the results of the Champions League T20 semi-finals via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Serena Williams headlines Hopman Cup field

Top-ranked Serena Williams will combine with Wimbledon doubles champion Jack Sock in the United States team which will compete in a star-studded Hopman Cup tournament in January. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rsRklw

Asiad: Indians finish 4th, 5th in 50km race walk

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A's, Royals tied in extras in AL wild-card game

The Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals were tied 7-all after 10 innings Tuesday night in a dramatic AL wild-card game. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uAhyDV

Today in History

. 1, the 274th day of 2014. There are 91 days left in the year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rDLsDE

More than games gold at stake in all-Korean final

Rarely has there been so much at stake in an Asian Games football final. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rDLsne

Hiller, Flames beat Avalanche 2-0

Jonas Hiller made 28 saves, and the Calgary Flames beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 in a preseason game on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uAhzrE

Paquette, Connolly lift Lightning over Stars 5-1

Cedric Paquette and Brett Connolly each scored a goal and assisted on another as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wWsAl1

Avalanche-Flames Sums

_None. Penalties_Bollig, Cal (tripping), 2:36; Siemens, Col (holding), 11:56; Winchester, Col (hooking), 15:44; Winchester, Col (tripping), 17:55. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DY5WgQ

Former NBA player George seeks new fraud trial

A former NBA player convicted of wire fraud in an alleged real estate Ponzi scheme is seeking to have his conviction thrown out and claiming prosecutorial misconduct, among other allegations. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tdTFfR

'Nadir Shah ban still stands' - BCB president

BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said the board's 10-year ban on Nadir Shah remains in place, and that a "miscommunication" led to Shah umpiring in a domestic T20 semifinal on October 28 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India boxing team protest rejected at Asian Games

India's protest against the outcome of an Asian Games boxing semifinal that was awarded to South Korea's Park Ji-na over L.Sarita Devi in the women's 60-kilogram division was rejected on Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CDVpWK

Errant cameras and an unsighted umpire

Plays of the day from Lahore Lions' last league match against Perth Scorchers via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

NFL says Chiefs safety should not have been penalized for dropping to his knees in prayer.

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NFL says Abdullah should not have been penalized

The NFL says Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah should not have been penalized for dropping to his knees in prayer in the end zone after an interception. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qRAVAZ

Lohan, Sandhu among leaders in Eagleburg Masters

Indian golfers Abhinav Lohan, Ajeetesh Sandhu, Sri Lankan N. Thangaraja and Bangladeshi Mohammed Zamal Hossain Mollah ended day one of the PGTI Eagleburg Masters, the fourth Super Series event of the season, as the joint leaders at six-under-66, at the Eagleton course here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qRAVkv

Puma to provide ISL match balls

Sports goods manufacturer Puma will supply the Indian Super League (ISL) with match balls for the Oct 12-Dec 20 football extravaganza. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qRASFh

Slide, prayer by Chiefs player brings big buzz

Husain Abdullah knew before he even reached the end zone he would drop to his knees in thankful prayer after intercepting Tom Brady in the fourth quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs' 41-14 victory via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mLfTsu

Image of Asia: A synchronized dive for gold

, left, and Liu Huixia compete in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform diving final at the Asian Games. They won gold, adding to China's lead in the medal tally at the continental games. With via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mLfQ02

Nadal dominates in return at China Open

Rafael Nadal made a dominant return to tennis after a two-month injury layoff, beating Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-0 in 78 minutes at the China Open on Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wUiEsp

Asiad Sailing: Indian women clinch bronze

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All-round Sarkar guides Bangladesh A home

Soumya Sarkar picked up two crucial wickets and then struck 86 off 83 balls, as Bangladesh A gunned down 158 against Zimbabwe A with almost 19 overs to spare in Fatullah via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Malaysia's Xuen loses Asiad gold medal over doping

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Li Na receives teary goodbye at China Open

Chinese tennis star Li Na received a tearful send-off on center court at the China Open on Tuesday, complete with hugs from her former competitors, cheers from home fans, and a bouquet of flowers via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vsXSRw

Penalty on Chiefs player ignites social media

Husain Abdullah knew before he even reached the end zone Monday night that he would drop to his knees in thankful prayer after intercepting Tom Brady in the fourth quarter of the Kansas City via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vsXSRe

Asiad kabaddi: Indian beat Pakistan to enter semis

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Gowda's silver helps India stay inside top-10

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Doctors advise Atletico players to stay hydrated

Noting most of the Atletico de Kolkata footballers were in "peak health", healthcare experts here advised members of the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise to keep themselves hydrated in the hot climate and have hygienic food as precautionary measures for avoiding tummy problems. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YGv0IC

Somerset appoint Maynard as head coach

Matthew Maynard has been appointed as Somerset's new head coach. He won the role ahead of other high-profile candidates including the former England one-day coach, Ashley Giles via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Men's Discus: Vikas Gowda settles for Silver

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India boxing team protests scoring at Asian Games

India boxing official Sagarmal Dhayal says a formal protest has been lodged against the outcome of an Asian Games semifinal bout after judges awarded a unanimous decision to South Korea's Park via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10jejUR

Somerset appoint Maynard as head coach

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Srinath Silva dies of heart attack

Srinath Silva, 66, died of a heart attack in his sleep on Tuesday morning via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ito upsets top seed Wawrinka at Japan Open

Japanese wild card Tatsuma Ito upset Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10j5L0d

Lions put in, must win big to qualify

Lahore Lions were put to bat. They will need to score more than 136 and ensure a win by at least 47 runs or win by 46 if they score less than or equal to 136 to make it to the semis via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mashrafe named ODI captain, Mushfiqur stays Test captain

Mushfiqur Rahim's reign as captain in all formats for Bangladesh is over, with Mashrafe Mortaza named the leader for the one-dayers against Zimbabwe via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ramesh Powar signs for Gujarat

Former India offspinner Ramesh Powar has signed with Gujarat for the forthcoming domestic season after moving out of Rajasthan following the suspension of the RCA by the BCCI via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Duminy to lead in T20s against Australia

South Africa have rested several senior players and named JP Duminy captain of the Twenty20 side for the series against Australia in early November via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ito upsets top-seeded Wawrinka at Japan Open

Japanese wildcard entry Tatsuma Ito upset Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-2 on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Japan Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uZ8tRI

Chris Gayle likely to be fit for India Tests

Chris Gayle, the West Indies batsman, expects to return to fitness in time for the Tests in India starting October 30 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Former Gujarat captain Mukund Parmar to coach Andhra

Former Gujarat captain Mukund Parmar has been appointed as the lead coach of Andhra for the 2014-15 domestic season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Video, photos give jurors view of Auburn slaying

Video and photos are giving jurors a grisly view of the shooting that killed two former Auburn University football players more than two years ago. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uybITL

Bangladesh A v Zimbabwe A 163/9 *

Bangladesh A v Zimbabwe A 163/9 * via Cricinfo Live Scores

Raiders fire coach Dennis Allen

Dennis Allen arrived in Oakland as the fresh-faced, defensive mastermind who was supposed to be completely different than the parade of coaches during late owner Al Davis' final years running the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1otaqSG

Sharapova rolls into third round at China Open

Five-time major winner Maria Sharapova moved into the third round of the China Open with ease on Tuesday, while Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska late-season slump continued with another early loss. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1otat0M

Chiefs offense hums in 41-14 rout of Patriots

Perhaps the Kansas City Chiefs gave their neighbors across the parking lot a little bit of inspiration with their impassioned performance against New England. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xw68lK

Your Top Plays for Today

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Lack of clarity in CLT20 bowling-action policy

While CLT20 authorities say bowlers will have to be cleared by the BCCI's suspect bowling-action committee, the official website says the bowler will have to be cleared by the tournament's technical committee via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Michigan AD apologizes for mistakes with QB injury

Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon says a "serious lack of communication" led to ailing quarterback Shane Morris playing Saturday against Minnesota when he should not have. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pnmmFX

Asiad: Mary Kom storms into final on Boxing Tuesday

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Taylor Hall scores twice, Oilers beat Jets 3-1

Taylor Hall scored two goals to lead the Edmonton Oilers over the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pniMLU

Vitale, Smith lead Coyotes to 4-2 win over Canucks

Joe Vitale had a goal and an assist, Mike Smith made 23 saves and the Arizona Coyotes defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BybYkc

Raiders fire coach Dennis Allen

The Oakland Raiders fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday night four games into his third season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rAkK05

AP NewsAlert

AP Source: Oakland Raiders fire coach Dennis Allen. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rAkM7X

Coyotes-Canucks Sums

_1, Vancouver, Dorsett 1 (Higgins, Vey), 4:43. 2, Phoenix, Vitale 2 (Ekman-Larsson), 12:02. Penalties_Burrows, Van (slashing), 12:42. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10hr2HL

Jets-Oilers Sums

_1, Edmonton, Fayne 1 (Tkachev, Nikitin), 2:44. Penalties_Yakimov, Edm (hooking), 1:50; Frolik, Wpg (holding), 1:57; Stuart, Wpg (hooking), 3:46; Cormier, Wpg, major (fighting), 9:13; Pinizzotto, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1osySDG

Charles sends Chiefs to 41-14 rout of Patriots

Jamaal Charles returned from an injury to score three touchdowns, Tom Brady was picked off twice and the Kansas City Chiefs beat New England 41-14 on Monday night to hand Bill Belichick one of his via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vruv1L

Panthers-Stars Sums

_1, Florida, Grimaldi 1 (Petrovic), 11:26. 2, Florida, Upshall 1 (Bergenheim, Barkov), 15:10. Penalties_Robak, Fla (interference), 17:47; Mitchell, Fla (delay of game), 19:53. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YEJxER

Seguin's hat trick rallies Stars past Panthers 5-4

Tyler Seguin scored three goals and the Dallas Stars rallied to beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vruuLl

Unchanged Knight Riders opt to bat

An urge to test his team in different situations before the semi-final prompted Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Gautam Gambhir to bat first after winning the toss against Dolphins in Hyderabad via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lions need massive win to qualify

For Lions to qualify, they need to win by a large margin - by around 50 runs if they bat first, or by around the 15th over if they are chasing via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Grand welcome for Indian squash players

Four members of the Incheon Asian Games medal-winning Indian squash team -- Dipika Pallikal, Joshna Chinappa, Harinder Pal Sandhu and Aparajitha Balamurukan -- were accorded a rousing welcome on their arrival here in the wee hours of Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YC3Jao

Top golfers for Eagleburg Masters

India's leading players, led by reigning Rolex Rankings champion Rashid Khan, will be seen in action in the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Eagleburg Masters tournament, commencing at the Eagleton Golf Resort here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YC3ITJ

Queensland v Ireland XI

Queensland v Ireland XI via Cricinfo Live Scores

Calf with '7' on its head named for Steelers' Ben

Moooove over, Ben Roethlisberger. There's a new No. 7 in western Pennsylvania. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/calf-with-7-on-its-head-named-for-steelers-ben-news-others-oj0sa1djaiejg.html

Tendulkar unveils Kerala Blasters jersey and anthem

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, co-owner of Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Kerala Blasters, Monday unveiled the Kochi-based football team's jersey and the anthem. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/tendulkar-unveils-kerala-blasters-jersey-and-anthem-news-others-oj3tuAgfacdib.html

Ashraful's ban reduced to five years

Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has had his eight-year ban for involvement in corruption reduced to a five-year penalty, with two years suspended via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Wrestling: Silver for Bajrang, Narsingh bags bronze

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Sania, Seema make it a golden day

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McGinley ends career on a winning note

Paul McGinley is ready to call it a career in the Ryder Cup, and it ended on a perfect note. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YFOCwq

Athletics: Jaisha wins bronze

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Marcel Granollers beats David Ferrer at Japan Open

Marcel Granollers of Spain rallied from a set down to beat second-seeded David Ferrer 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 Monday and advance to the second round of the Japan Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YFOug8

Time to heed the 'don't kill Rooney' advice again

Don't kill Wayne Rooney. It's advice that is as pertinent now for English football as it was eight years ago when offered as Sven-Goran Eriksson's last act as England coach. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10dE9d0

Serena, Cilic advance in China, Nadal loses on return

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Tennis Gold eludes India, Saketh, Sanam get silver

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Surrey bring in Balcombe

Surrey have signed fast bowler David Balcombe from Hampshire on a two-year deal via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Full-strength SA likely for WC prep

South Africa are expected to name a full strength ODI squad for the tours to New Zealand and Australia in preparation of next year's World Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Winning five medals is pretty good show: Sania Mirza

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Lehmann expects Johnson, Clarke to be fit for Pak Series

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Tennis: Sanam, Myneni settle for silver

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Great grab helps Zimmermann toss Nats' 1st no-no

As the ball soared toward deep left-center, seemingly destined to end Jordan Zimmermann's bid for the first no-hitter by a Washington Nationals pitcher, the righty threw his head back and thought, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BuKdcr

Gordon wins at Dover in Chase elimination race

At 43, Jeff Gordon entered the season answering questions about retirement. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10cSgiH

Serena avoids bagel, then cruises at China Open

Serena Williams narrowly avoided a bagel against Spanish qualifier Silvia Soler-Espinosa, then won 13 of the next 15 games to pull out a 7-5, 6-2 victory Monday in the first round of the China Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10cSiHa

Gore powers 49ers past Eagles to avoid 3-game skid

Frank Gore has assured his coaches and teammates he'll do anything, as much as needed or as little. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BuKb4l

Buccaneers end skid, stun sloppy Steelers

Lovie Smith didn't panic. A lifetime spent around football let the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coach know rebuilding projects don't happen overnight. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BuKcFo

ICYMI: Saints' fake punt, other NFL Week 4 topics

-guessing begin. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BuKbRY

Cowboys have fun at Saints' expense in 38-17 win

Jerry Jones watched what he called the best effort he's seen in 25 years as owner of the Dallas Cowboys in the first half, and that was before Tony Romo had the longest scramble of his career and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10cShDj

Trout, Strasburg giving playoffs a fresh look

, Bryce Harper and a Beltway Series? Or perhaps Albert Pujols, Yasiel Puig and a Freeway Series? Maybe a Bay Area matchup or something from the Show Me State. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BuK9JM

Europe celebrates another Ryder Cup victory

Tom Watson walked over to congratulate Jamie Donaldson for the shot of his life, a shot that ended the Ryder Cup. He walked up the 15th fairway at Gleneagles with his arm around European captain via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10cShDb

Bridgewater hurt, but Vikings beat Falcons 41-28

Teddy Bridgewater playing with calm and poise beyond his years. Jerick McKinnon running hard between the tackles. Anthony Barr coming up with a big sack in the fourth quarter. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10cSbLW

Rodgers throws for 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 38-17

Aaron Rodgers figured the Green Bay Packers would fix the problems. How's this for a solution? via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BuK7S9

AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Asia

's decision to restrict democratic reforms in the Asian financial hub. The clashes raised the stakes in the face-off against Chinese President Xi Jinping's government, which has taken a hard line via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10cSeqY

Stafford, Tate lead Lions over Jets 24-17

Calvin Johnson ran around a little, made a couple of plays and watched from the sideline a lot more than he's used to. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10cSaHK

Smith, Ravens excel at Panthers' expense

Certainly, the most attention-grabbing aspect of the Baltimore Ravens' third straight victory was the performance of Steve Smith against his former team. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BuK6O8

Maxwell reprimanded for behaviour breach

Glenn Maxwell has received a reprimand for breaching the Champions League Twenty20 Code of Behaviour during the team's seven-wicket victory against Cape Cobras in Mohali via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Derek Jeter has RBI single in last at-bat

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Huge play by Watt helps Texans over Bills 23-17

After watching Houston's J.J. Watt make yet another highlight-reel play on Sunday against Buffalo, Texans owner Bob McNair had just one question. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rx64yP

MLB batting average lowest since 1972 _ before DH

The final numbers are in, and Major League Baseball's batting average hasn't been this low since Richard Nixon was in the White House, a gallon of gasoline cost 55 cents and the designated hitter via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rx64yF

Luck has big numbers as Colts rout Titans 41-17

Andrew Luck keeps ignoring the numbers. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tauvPj

Rivers' 3 TD passes carry Chargers over Jags 33-14

Philp Rivers is in his 11th season in the NFL, and his ninth as a starter. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tauuuB

Ryan Tannehill leads the way in London

Keeping Ryan Tannehill guessing may have been just what was needed. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rx64i0

Wrestling: Bajrang in final, eyes gold

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Your Top Plays for Today

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Manoj Tiwary to lead East Zone in Duleep Trophy

Bengal middle-order batsman Manoj Tiwary will captain East Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which starts on October 15 in Lahli, Haryana via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cilic, Ivanovic advance to China Open 2nd round

Newly crowned U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic struggled at times with his consistency but held on to beat Chinese wildcard entry Bai Yan 6-3, 6-4 to move into the second round of the China Open on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YE2lUc

Asiad: Sharath- Poulomi out, Ankita through

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Cal, Colorado combine for prolific passing game

California's Jared Goff and Colorado's Sefo Liufau were near equal partners in one of the most prolific passing games in NCAA history. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sH3Wqu

Romo, Murray lead Cowboys past Saints 38-17

Tony Romo threw three touchdowns passes — two to Terrance Williams — and DeMarco Murray ran for a pair of scores in another 100-yard game and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nvPOhK

Derek Jeter has RBI single in last at-bat

On the last day of his remarkable career, Derek Jeter performed one final amazing feat. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qKNQVp

Still chasin': 3 MLB playoff races go to last day

162, and still no telling where or when Felix Hernandez, Andrew McCutchen and Miguel Cabrera will play after this weekend. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BpdBka

Chelsea to try again and lure Messi from Barca next summer

Chelsea would reportedly make a new bid for Barcelona's star forward Lionel Messi at the end of the season after they failed with an attempt to lure the Argentine to Stamford Bridge in the summer. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1viDxOx

AP-FBC--T25-Oregon St.-Southern Cal Stats

_Cravens 31 interception return (Heidari kick), 5:11. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qIKwtI

Saturday's College Football

Akron 21, Pittsburgh 10 Albany (NY) 42, Columbia 7 Bowling Green 47, UMass 42 Bucknell 20, Cornell 7 Buffalo 35, Miami (Ohio) 27 CCSU 38, Rhode Island via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DJC87C

Messi joins 400 club as Neymar hits hat-trick

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No. 18 USC roars past Oregon State, 35-10

Cody Kessler passed for 261 yards and two touchdowns, and Su'a Cravens returned an interception 31 yards for another score in No. 18 Southern California's 35-10 victory over Oregon State on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1noG7BH

No. 18 USC roars past Oregon State, 35-10

Allrounder key in UAE - Lehmann

Australia's coach Darren Lehmann has said an allrounder capable of bowling a significant number of overs will definitely be part of Australia's side during the upcoming Tests against Pakistan in the UAE via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dodgers top Rockies 6-5 in 12th on wild pitch

Scott Van Slyke scored the winning run on Franklin Morales' wild pitch in the 12th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qIz1Tg

Dodgers top Rockies 6-5 in 12th on wild pitch

Mariners still in playoff race, beat Angels in 11

The Seattle Mariners stayed in the AL playoff race Saturday night, forcing the chase down to the final day when Austin Jackson barely beat a double-play relay in the 11th inning to edge the Los via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1norQoO

Mariners still in playoff race, beat Angels in 11

The Seattle Mariners stayed in the AL playoff race Saturday night when Austin Jackson hustled to barely beat a double-play relay in the 11th inning for a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YtLT9t

Mariners 2, Angels 1, 11 innings,

Two outs when winning run scored. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YtLR1q

Dodgers 6, Rockies 5, 12 innings,

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'This young man is not one who will take a backward step'

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A's lose to Texas, wild-card lead down to 1 game

The Oakland Athletics stalled in their bid to clinch an AL playoff spot, losing to the last-place Texas Rangers 5-4 Saturday on home runs by rookie Jake Smolinski and Robinson Chirinos. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BoLqSv

India's canoe sprinters in Asiad finals

India's Gaurav Tomar and the men's team of Ajit Kumar Sha and Raju Rawat entered the finals of the canoe sprint 1,000 metre single and 1,000 metre double events of the 17th Asian Games here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rBG8Cg

AP-FBC--T25-Illinois-Nebraska Stats

_Abdullah 12 run (Brown kick), 12:27. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rBF1Cz

Abdullah, No. 21 Nebraska run over Illinois 45-14

Ameer Abdullah ran for 208 yards and three touchdowns, Imani Cross added a career-high 109 yards and a TD, and No. 21 Nebraska beat Illinois 45-14 on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vi70YX

Johnson retains flyweight title at UFC 178

Demetrious Johnson retained his flyweight title Saturday night at UFC 178, submitting Chris Cariaso in the second round. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vi70YR

Johnson retains flyweight title at UFC 178

Demetrious Johnson retained his flyweight title Saturday night at UFC 178, submitting Chris Cariaso in the second round. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t6CxZg

AP-FBC--T25-Notre Dame-Syracuse Stats

_Fuller 23 pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 10:56. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CwELIj

AP-FBC--T25-Baylor-Iowa St. Stats

_Linwood 2 run (Callahan kick), 9:58. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DKR6u5

Asiad: Khushbir Kaur walks to silver with national record

India's Khushbir Kaur clinched the silver medal in the women's 20 kilometre race walk event of the 17th Asian Games at the Race Walking Course here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DKR3OX

Erik Jones wins Truck race in Las Vegas

Erik Jones raced to his second NASCAR Camping World Truck victory of the year Saturday night, holding off Kyle Busch Motorsports teammate Darrell Wallace Jr. at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xroN2a

Golson completes 25 straight, No. 8 ND wins 31-15

Everett Golson completed 25 straight passes, setting a Notre Dame record, and threw for four touchdowns to lead the eighth-ranked Fighting Irish to a 31-15 victory against Syracuse on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YvwyoD

Golson completes 25 straight, No. 8 ND wins 31-15

Stars-Blues Sums

_1, St. Louis, Fabbri 1 (Jaskin), 3:23. 2, Dallas, Troock 1 (Oleksiak), 4:45. Penalties_Roussel, Dal, minor-major-misconduct (instigator, fighting), 7:51; Ott, StL, minor-major (interference, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sEFwxT

Royals miss chance at 1st place, lose to White Sox

Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox kept Kansas City out of first place in the AL Central with a 5-4 victory over the Royals on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Yvww03

AP-FBC--T25-New Mexico St.-LSU Stats

_Magee 11 run (Delahoussaye kick), 2:07. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sEFx4O

Royals miss chance at 1st place, lose to White Sox

Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox kept Kansas City out of first place in the AL Central with a 5-4 victory over the Royals on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sEFw0Y

AP-FBC--T25-Memphis-Mississippi Stats

_Treadwell 63 pass from Wallace (Fletcher kick), 12:01. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t6v0tq

White Sox 5, Royals 4

DP_Kansas City 2, Chicago 1. LOB_Kansas City 6, Chicago 3. 2B_C.Sanchez (5). HR_S.Perez (17), J.Abreu (36), Phegley 2 (3). SB_Eaton (15). CS_Aoki (8), J.Abreu (1). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vhUDw7

A's lose in bid to win playoff spot, fall to Texas

The Oakland Athletics stalled in their bid to clinch an AL wild-card spot, losing to the last-place Texas Rangers 5-4 Saturday on home runs by rookie Jake Smolinski and Robinson Chirinos. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t6v0cX

Trumbo homers twice, D-Backs beat Cardinals 5-2

Mark Trumbo homered twice and the Arizona Diamondbacks prevented St. Louis from clinching the NL Central title with a 5-2 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vhUGbg

A's lose in bid to win playoff spot, fall to Texas

Trumbo homers twice, D-Backs beat Cardinals 5-2

AP-FBC--T25-Missouri-South Carolina Stats

_Hansbrough 18 run (Baggett kick), 12:06. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t6uZFZ

Rangers 5, Athletics 4

DP_Texas 2. LOB_Oakland 7, Texas 2. HR_Donaldson (29), Smolinski (3), Chirinos (13). SB_Andrus (27). CS_Sogard (4), B.Burns (1), L.Martin (12), Andrus (15). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vhUFnI

Asiad: India win 11 medals to jump to 11th on Super Saturday

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No. 10 Mississippi beats Memphis 24-3

Jaylen Walton ran for a key fourth-quarter touchdown, and No. 10 Mississippi used a dominant defensive performance to beat Memphis 24-3 on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qIdTMP

Diamondbacks 5, Cardinals 2

E_Holliday (7), M.Carpenter (16). DP_St. Louis 1, Arizona 1. LOB_St. Louis 8, Arizona 9. 2B_Inciarte (18). HR_D.Peralta (8), Trumbo 2 (14). CS_Pollock (3). SF_Jh.Peralta. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nnMYvg

Missouri rallies to beat No. 13 Gamecocks 21-20

Russell Hansbrough scored two of his three touchdowns in the final seven minutes and Missouri rallied from 13 points down to beat No. 13 South Carolina 21-20 on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qIdR7P

Harris leads No. 17 LSU past New Mexico St, 63-7

Backup quarterback Brandon Harris led touchdown drives on each of his seven series, sparking No. 17 LSU to a 63-7 rout of New Mexico State on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qIdTfQ

No. 10 Mississippi beats Memphis 24-3

Jaylen Walton ran for a key fourth-quarter touchdown, and No. 10 Mississippi used a dominant defensive performance to beat Memphis 24-3 on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qIdSZm

Meech helps Stars beat Blues 4-2

Derek Meech scored the deciding goal in the second period in the Dallas Stars' 4-2 exhibition victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BolFSk

Ducks-Sharks Sums

_1, San Jose, Couture 1 (Demers), 11:26 (pp). 2, San Jose, Goodrow 2 (Goldobin, Tennyson), 13:27. Penalties_Wagner, Ana (boarding), 2:14; Vatanen, Ana (hooking), 10:41; Noesen, Ana (goaltender via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DKCoDo

Twins tee off on Tigers again in 12-3 win

Eduardo Escobar had a homer, four hits and a career-high six RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins ensured that the AL Central race will come down to the very end with a 12-3 rout of the Detroit Tigers on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BolFlr

Predators sweep Panthers

Pontus Aberg scored twice and the Nashville Predators beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Saturday night to sweep their split-squad exhibition doubleheader. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BolF4V

Twins tee off on Tigers again in 12-3 win

Lions choose to bat against Dolphins

Lahore Lions decided to bat in Bangalore against Dolphins, with Mohammad Hafeez hoping the pitch would assist his spinners later in the evening via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Asiad: Squash boys win historic gold

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College softball bus crashes in Oklahoma, 4 dead

Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials say four members of a college women's softball team have been killed and at least 15 others injured after a North Central Texas College bus collided with a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YoLzZr

Kvitova tops Bouchard to win Wuhan Open

Petra Kvitova held off an injured Eugenie Bouchard to win the inaugural Wuhan Open title 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday in a rematch of the most lopsided Wimbledon final in two decades. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sBpkgI

Watch: Super Kings' tribute to Chennai 375

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Nadal returns from wrist injury at China Open

Rafael Nadal says the injured right wrist that sidelined him for two months and caused him to miss the U.S. Open is feeling better and he's ready to compete again. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uPomKp

Royals clinch playoff spot with win over White Sox

As the Kansas City Royals celebrated in the clubhouse, George Brett watched from a distance. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BklkA0

Archer Abhishek misses double gold, settles for silver

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Asiad: Archer Trisha shoots double bronze

In what came as surprise, TrishaDeb won a bronze in the compound women's individual event inthe Asian Games to boost India's tally in archery to threemedals on the day so far. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1piynMT

Asiad: Sania, Yuki assure India of tennis medals

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Abhishek a win away from double gold in Asiad Archery

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College softball bus crashes in Oklahoma, 3 dead

Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials say three people have been killed and at least 15 others injured after a North Central Texas College bus carrying the school's women's softball team collided with via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rryTwh

'Want to go into knockouts with four wins'

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'I was definitely not calm' - Engelbrecht

Cape Cobras allrounder Sybrand Engelbrecht admitted he had a hard time staying calm while bowling a Super Over against Barbados Tridents even as he aimed at getting the pace and length right via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lessio lifts Coyotes past Sharks in shootout

Justin Hodgman and Lucas Lessio scored in a shootout to give the Arizona Coyotes a 2-1 exhibition victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rrvoWK

Dodgers beat Rockies 7-4 for 3rd straight win

Justin Turner's two-run infield single highlighted a six-run sixth inning, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 Friday night for their third win in a row. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rrvoWE

Dodgers 7, Rockies 4

</> E_Blackmon (7), D.Gordon (12), Rojas (7). DP_Colorado 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB_Colorado 9, Los Angeles 4. 2B_Stubbs (22), Lyles (3), D.Gordon 2 (24). HR_Morneau (17), Paulsen (3). CS_Blackmon via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rrvmOP

Coyotes-Sharks Sums

_1, Phoenix, Hodgman 4 (Domi, Stone), 3:27 (pp). Penalties_McGinn, SJ (high-sticking), 3:19; Stone, Ari (holding), 8:06; Burish, SJ (hooking), 14:17; Szwarz, Ari (hooking), 16:35. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uOZbHG

Kennedy sharp in final start, Padres top Giants

Ian Kennedy pitched seven innings for his third consecutive win, Seth Smith hit a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rrvmOB

Cardinals beat Arizona in 10, stay alone in 1st

Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs, one with the go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived an Arizona rally to beat the Diamondbacks 7-6 Friday night and stay alone via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uOZbrf

Asiad: Chain Singh shoots bronze in men's 50m rifle 3 position

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Cardinals 7, Diamondbacks 6, 10 innings,

E_M.Carpenter (15), M.Montero (13). DP_St. Louis 1, Arizona 2. LOB_St. Louis 8, Arizona 10. 2B_Ma.Adams (33), Jh.Peralta (38), Inciarte (17). SF_Y.Molina, Trumbo. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uOZ9zM

Padres 4, Giants 1

E_R.Liriano (4), Gyorko (11). LOB_San Diego 7, San Francisco 7. 2B_Gyorko (17), S.Smith (31). CS_Venable (6). S_Kennedy. SF_B.Crawford. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uOZ9zE

Asiad: Yuki Bhambri enters semis, medal assured

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Seattle stays alive with 4-3 win over Angels

Kendrys Morales, Michael Saunders and Dustin Ackley homered against Jered Weaver, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Friday night to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/100Qr8k

Mariners 4, Angels 3

</> DP_Los Angeles 1. LOB_Los Angeles 4, Seattle 6. 2B_Aybar (30), M.Saunders (9). HR_Calhoun (17), Trout (36), Ackley (14), K.Morales (8), M.Saunders (8). SB_O'Malley (2), A.Jackson (20), via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YnMF7W

Coulter-Nile hopeful of World Cup spot

Nathan Coulter-Nile, the Australia and Perth Scorchers fast bowler, stated that his recovery from a hamstring injury he picked up earlier this year had left him with just enough time to make a case for inclusion in Australia's World Cup squad via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Canucks' Miller, Eriksson team to blank Flames

Ryan Miller and Joacim Eriksson teamed for a shutout and Henrik Sedin had three assists in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-0 exhibition victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nfY6uf

Flames-Canucks Sums

_None. Penalties_Acolatse, Cal (tripping), 7:46. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qEX31w

Japanese swimmer expelled from Asiad for stealing camera

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AP Sportlight

<>1920 — A Chicago grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series, known as the "Black Sox Scandal." White Sox owner Charles Comiskey via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qEX5q8

Don't let QBs take spotlight from WRs

Yes, the NFL is a quarterback-driven league, and that's pretty much the way the league wants it. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qEX5pY

Coghlan helps Cubs to 6-4 win over Brewers

Chris Coghlan hit a leadoff homer in the first and Javier Baez had his second career three-hit game, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vcUKJ8

NFL's Mark Waller is its Mr. International

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This Date In Baseball

1920 — A grand jury indicted eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vcUKcm

Cobras Sybrand stings Barbados in Super Over

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Coghlan helps Cubs to 6-4 win over Brewers

Cubs 6, Brewers 4

</> E_Valbuena (8), J.Baez (10). DP_Milwaukee 1. LOB_Chicago 7, Milwaukee 11. 2B_Coghlan (28), Rizzo (27), Watkins (3), Braun (30), K.Davis (37), H.Gomez (1), Segura (14). HR_Coghlan (9), Segura via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rrjJXX

Rangers beat Blackhawks 4-1

Rookies Oscar Lindberg and Anthony Duclair scored in the first period and J.T. Miller and Marek Hrivik connected 2:40 apart late in the third in the New York Rangers' 4-1 exhibition victory over via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vcHu7w

A's closer to wild card after 6-2 win at Texas

Josh Reddick drove in three runs, Scott Kazmir won for the first time in seven starts and the Oakland Athletics moved ever so close to their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 6-2 victory via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YnijSU

Royals clinch playoff spot with win over White Sox

Kansas City's long postseason drought is over. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YnigGS

A's closer to wild card after 6-2 win at Texas

Athletics 6, Rangers 2

E_Moss (7), Rosales (2). DP_Texas 2. LOB_Oakland 5, Texas 4. 2B_A.Dunn (18), Lowrie (29), Rua (7), Smolinski (5), Dan.Robertson (9). HR_Reddick (12). SB_L.Martin (31). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Ynigqd

Royals clinch playoff spot with win over White Sox

Kansas City's long postseason drought is over. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YnihKV

Royals 3, White Sox 1

DP_Chicago 2. LOB_Kansas City 4, Chicago 6. 3B_Aoki (6), Eaton (10). SB_L.Cain (28), Gore (5). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sAtlSD

Rangers-Blackhawks Sums

_1, N.Y. Rangers, Lindberg 1 (Stempniak, Allen), :50. 2, N.Y. Rangers, Duclair 1 (Nash, Brassard), 10:56. Penalties_Tarnasky, NYR, major (fighting), 2:47; Bass, Chi, major (fighting), 2:47. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sAtntU

Nats clinch NL home-field edge, split with Marlins

Kike Hernandez's grand slam, J.T. Realmuto's three-run triple and Adeiny Hechavarria's four hits helped the Miami Marlins beat the NL East champion Washington Nationals 15-7 for a split of a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YnjDF5

Niese exits with elevated heart rate; Astros win

Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese left his final start of the season with an elevated heart rate, a condition he has dealt with before, and the Houston Astros rallied Friday night against reliever via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YnjDoF

Marlins 15, Nationals 7

</> E_Souza Jr. (1), Barrett (1). DP_Miami 1, Washington 3. LOB_Miami 6, Washington 8. 2B_G.Jones (33), R.Johnson (15), Bour (3), Realmuto (1), Hechavarria (20), Michael A.Taylor (3), Werth via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YnjD8f

Asiad archery: Indian men win gold, women take bronze

The Indian women's team won the bronze medal in the compound archery event of the 17th Asian Games at the Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DFTGBt

Your Top Plays for Today

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Asiad: Mirza-Thombare enter quarters with double bagel victory

Indian tennis players Yuki Bhambri, Sanam Singh and Ankita Raina reached the pre-quarterfinals in their respective categories at the 17th Asian Games here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CrRAUu

Barclay replaces Snedden as NZC man on ICC board

Greg Barclay will replace Martin Snedden as New Zealand Cricket's representative on the ICC board of directors via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Talukdar, Deepika ousted from individual recurve events

India's Jayanta Talukdar and Deepika Kumari were knocked out of the recurve individual men's and women's elimination round archery events of the 17th Asian Games at the Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1riXowR

Bopara's confidence remains undimmed

His omission from the series against India was a surprise, but now Ravi Bopara is back in the England one-day side and is desperate to cement his place for the World Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

AP-FBC--T25-UCLA-Arizona St. Stats

_FG Gonzalez 49, 12:54. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1n6PRk5

Shuttler Kashyap ousted from Asiad

Leading Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap was knocked out of the 17th Asian Games as he lost his men's singles pre-quarterfinal to World No.1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1n6PPsx

Former NZ all-rounder Cairns charged with perjury

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Chennai look to shut out Scorchers in CLT20

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Giants hold off Padres after clinching playoffs

The playoff-bound San Francisco Giants blew a six-run lead, and then rallied for a 9-8 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night to stay within one game of Pittsburgh for the top spot in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v7didT

Giants 9, Padres 8

LOB_San Diego 6, San Francisco 6. 2B_Amarista (13), G.Blanco (18), Posey (28). HR_Venable (8), Grandal 2 (15), Rivera (11), Belt (12), B.Crawford (10). S_M.Duffy. SF_Sandoval. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v7dgmk

Asiad tennis: Sanam, Bhambri in singles quarters

India's Yuki Bhambri and Sanam Singh reached the men's singles quarterfinals while compatriot Ankita Raina was ousted in the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles tennis competition at the 17th Asian Games here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1n6Iwkt

Changing United's fortunes my toughest job: Van Gaal

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Big-play Bruins roll 62-27 over Sun Devils

Ishmael Adams returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and an interception 95 yards for another score, sparking No. 11 UCLA's 62-27 trouncing of No. 15 Arizona State on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BeC8Ze

Big-play Bruins roll 62-27 over Sun Devils

Kings beat Ducks 4-3 in shootout

Dwight King scored the deciding goal in the shootout and also scored in the second period, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 exhibition victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1riG4YV

Changing United's fortunes my toughest job: Van Gaal

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Ducks-Kings Sums

_1, Anaheim, Etem 1 (Lindholm, Cogliano), 3:47. Penalties_Allen, Ana (hooking), 9:08; Ebert, LA (hooking), 19:22. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1riG4bn

Kiwi golfer Mark Brown shoots 59 on NZ Tour

Mark Brown shot a 59 at the Tauranga Open in New Zealand on Friday, beating par by 11 strokes and joining a small group of players to have carded a round under 60 in a professional tournament. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Crs4yv

Super Kings in a spot after washout

The Champions League T20 match between Chennai Super Kings and Lahore Lions was called off due to rains on Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v75Nnn

Somdev loses to Murray; Bopanna-Qureshi also crash out

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Pujara's maiden ton in County cricket gives Derbyshire win

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All-round Dottin helps WI draw level

An all-round performance from Deandra Dottin, who took three wickets and scored an unbeaten 40, helped West Indies Women beat New Zealand Women by seven wickets in the second T20 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Canucks beat Flames 3-1

Calgary native Hunter Shinkaruk scored for Vancouver in the Canucks' 3-1 exhibition victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vlzVuc

Braves fall to Pirates 10-1 in final home game

The Braves dodged another shutout loss. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vlzUXh

Indian men shoot silver in 25m center fire pistol

India bagged their second silver in the 17th Asian Games as the men's shooting team finished second in the 25 metre center fire pistol at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1n63ZKj

No. 24 Oklahoma State beats Texas Tech 45-35

Daxx Garman threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns to help No. 24 Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech 45-35 on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZUwa4a

CBS analyst Simms stays away from 'Redskins'

CBS lead analyst Phil Simms referred awkwardly to "the Washington team" early in the Redskins' nationally televised game against the New York Giants on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZUw6Sb

Donnell catches on as Giants rout Redskins 45-14

Larry Donnell caught three of Eli Manning's four touchdown passes, and the New York Giants moved to .500 with a 45-14 victory over the Washington Redskins on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZUw6BI

AP-FBC--T25-Texas Tech-Oklahoma St. Stats

_R.Davis 21 pass from Webb (Bustin kick), 11:15. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZUw7W4

No. 24 Oklahoma State beats Texas Tech 45-35

Daxx Garman threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns to help No. 24 Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech 45-35 on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Cr6nyE

Canucks-Flames Sums

_None. Penalties_Hathaway, Cal (boarding), 8:05; Kassian, Van (goaltender interference), 8:34; Burrows, Van (holding stick), 19:04. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Cr6nyt

Royals 6, White Sox 3

E_Infante (11). DP_Chicago 1. LOB_Kansas City 7, Chicago 9. 2B_L.Cain 2 (29), Sierra (8). 3B_S.Perez (2), Semien (2). HR_Hosmer (9), Phegley (1). SB_Gore (4). S_Semien. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qADYgJ

Manning, Giants lead Skins 38-14 early in 4th

Eli Manning threw four short touchdown passes to tight ends — including three to Larry Donnell in the first half — and the New York Giants led the Washington Redskins 38-14 early in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YgyAcd

Rangers 2, Athletics 1

One out when winning run scored. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YgyykQ

Webster helps Red Sox beat Rays 11-1

Rusney Castillo and Christian Vazquez each hit his first major league homer, and Allen Webster pitched seven solid innings to carry the Boston Red Sox to an 11-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YgyzFb

Red Wings hold off Blackhawks 3-2

Andrej Nestrasil and Tomas Nosek each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings held off the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in an exhibition game Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1svR6v6

Blue Jackets beat Blues 5-4 to improve to 4-0-0

Mark Letestu had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Thursday night to improve to 4-0-0 in exhibition play. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Ygyy45

Webster helps Red Sox beat Rays 11-1

Jeter gives Yankees win at stadium finale

Derek Jeter didn't want to leave. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1svR8mR

Blue Jackets-Blues Sums

_1, Columbus, Letestu 1 (Foligno, Goloubef), 3:50. 2, Columbus, Boll 1 (Dano, Hjalmarsson), 7:51 (pp). 3, Columbus, Craig 1 (St. Denis, Dano), 9:38 (pp). 4, Columbus, Tyutin 1 (Hjalmarsson, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1svN1ag

Blackhawks-Red Wings Sums

_1, Detroit, Tatar 2 (Ericsson, Sheahan), 18:14. Penalties_Jurco, Det (boarding), 1:52; LeBlanc, Chi (tripping), 16:52; Marchenko, Det (hooking), 17:48. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Ygshp6

Forsberg lifts Predators past Lightning, 1-0

Filip Forsberg scored in the first period and Pekka Rinne and Marek Mazanec made it stand up in the Nashville Predators' 1-0 exhibition victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1svN0TY

Galchenyuk scores in OT, Canadiens beat Avs 3-2

Alex Galchenyuk scored at 3:28 of overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 exhibition victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1svMZz8

Red Sox 11, Rays 1

E_Loney (9). DP_Tampa Bay 1. LOB_Tampa Bay 8, Boston 6. 2B_Betts (10), R.Castillo (1), Vazquez (9). HR_R.Castillo (1), Vazquez (1). SB_Cespedes (7), Craig (1). CS_Zobrist (5). SF_Nava. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YgsgS9

Scripted: Jeter wins it for Yanks in home farewell

The perfect script. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YgsgS4

Avalanche-Canadiens Sums

_1, Colorado, Barrie 1 (MacKinnon, Wilson), 12:59. Penalties_Pateryn, Mon (holding), 5:54; Maggio, Col (roughing), 9:06. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1svMZiA

Lightning-Predators Sums

_1, Nashville, Forsberg 2 (Ribeiro), 3:17. Penalties_D.Smith, TB (hooking), 9:46; Gudas, TB, minor-major-misconduct (instigator, fighting), 12:06; Gaustad, Nas, major (fighting), 12:06. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/YgsgBx

Scripted: Jeter wins it for Yanks in home farewell

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Pirates 10, Braves 1

</> DP_Atlanta 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 9, Atlanta 8. 2B_J.Harrison (37), Snider (13), S.Marte (28), I.Davis 2 (19), Terdoslavich (2). HR_Snider (13), N.Walker (22). SB_A.McCutchen (18), S.Marte (29). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1svMYLF

Watson 'will play a lot more Tests' - Clarke

Australia's captain Michael Clarke believes his former deputy Shane Watson is facing stiff competition for his place in the side but remains part of the team's Test future via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kapil Dev wins Lifetime Achievement award in UK

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Asiad: Indian men archery team sails into final

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Qatar women withdraw from Asian Games basketball

Qatar's delegation chief says the women's basketball team has withdrawn from the Asian Games after organizers refused to let players wear hijabs in competition. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1qx6nnW

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Qatar official says women's basketball team is withdrawing from Asian Games over Hijab ruling

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Sindhu bows out of Asiad badminton

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Suryakumar happy to play finisher for KKR

Suryakumar Yadav is happy to have "finally played the role of a finisher" for Kolkata Knight Riders via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lampard strikes twice in City's magnificent seven

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End of line for thoroughbred racing in New England

Suffolk Downs, New England's last thoroughbred racing track, says it is closing this year as the venue, which once hosted Seabiscuit and other premier horses of the day, falls victim to changes in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xlePiT

End of line for thoroughbred racing in New England

The long-struggling thoroughbred horse racing industry is facing another blow as New England's last remaining track likely is closing this year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xleOLI

Kershaw, Dodgers beat Giants 9-1 to win West title

Clayton Kershaw tied a career high with his 21st victory, Yasiel Puig homered to highlight a four-run sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West title with a 9-1 victory over the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y7UKNz

Dodgers 9, Giants 1

</> E_Arias (3), Kershaw (2). DP_San Francisco 2, Los Angeles 1. LOB_San Francisco 7, Los Angeles 6. 2B_Susac (7), Kemp (37), C.Crawford (14). 3B_Kershaw (1). HR_Puig (16). SB_C.Crawford (23). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y7UKx6

Los Angeles Dodgers win National League West title, beating San Francisco 9-1

Los Angeles Dodgers win National League West title, beating San Francisco 9-1. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xleLQ2

Kershaw, Dodgers beat Giants 9-1 to win West title

Indian rowers finish 17th Asiad with three bronze medals

India won a bronze each in the men's eight event and the singles sculls at the Chungju Tangeum Lake Rowing Center here Thursday to end the 17th Asian Games rowing campaign with three bronze medals. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y7UJsU

Misfiring Barca drop first points away to Malaga

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Qatar to push on with hijab protest at Asian Games

The Qatari women's basketball team is still hoping for approval to play with their headscarves at the Asian Games, the chief of Qatar's delegation said Thursday, though officials were expected to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mXk1WJ

Indian women bag bronze in double trap shooting

The Indian shooting team comprisingShagun Chowdhary, Shreyasi Singh and Varsha Varman bagged abronze in women's double trap event but Gurpreet Singhnarrowly missed out on a medal in his event via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y7FZKB

Suryakumar Yadav's innings unbelievable: Gambhir

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Wieland gets 1st win, Padres beat Rockies 4-3

Joe Wieland earned his first big league win, and Tommy Medica hit a three-run home run and a replay-aided double to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 victory against Colorado in their home finale via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZOHUoV

Wieland gets 1st win, Padres beat Rockies 4-3

Padres 4, Rockies 3

E_R.Liriano (3). DP_San Diego 1. LOB_Colorado 6, San Diego 7. 2B_Solarte (5), Medica (11). HR_Blackmon (19), Medica (9). SB_Maybin (4), Medica (6). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B9zcNm

AGM, support-staff tenures on BCCI working committee's agenda

As the BCCI's working committee prepares to meet after five months, they have key issues to address via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sawarn Singh gives India second Incheon Asiad rowing medal

Sawarn Singh gave the Indian rowing contingent their second Incheon Asian Games medal by winning the bronze in the men's singles sculls at the Chungju Tangeum Lake Rowing Center here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Yacp7L

Bonilla wins again as Texas beats Astros 5-1

Lisalverto Bonilla became the first pitcher in Texas Rangers history to win his first three career starts with a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mWS6X4

Bonilla wins again as Texas beats Astros 5-1

Rangers 5, Astros 1

</> E_Villar (18). DP_Texas 3. LOB_Houston 4, Texas 9. 2B_Andrus (35), Odor (13). HR_Villar (7), Odor (9), Rua (2). SB_Grossman (9), Altuve 2 (56), Odor (4), Sardinas 2 (5), Dan.Robertson (6). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mWS3ui

Red Sox top sloppy Rays 11-3

Anthony Ranaudo pitched seven strong innings, and Garin Cecchini hit his first major league home run to help the fifth-place Boston Red Sox beat the fourth-place Tampa Bay Rays 11-3 on Wednesday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rc52t4

Oilers rally to beat Jets 3-2

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Bogdan Yakimov and Justin Schultz scored in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 exhibition victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B9mBKh

Arrieta outpitches Lackey as Cubs beat Cards, 3-1

Jake Arrieta pitched seven strong innings to outduel St. Louis' John Lackey and lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rc52JA

Coyotes-Flames Sums

_1, Phoenix, Kassian 1 (Dziurzynski, Summers), 8:58. 2, Phoenix, Vitale 1 (Crombeen, Korpikoski), 12:58. 3, Calgary, Engelland 1 (Colborne, Kulak), 19:05 (pp). Penalties_Wolf, Cal (roughing), 9:29; via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rc4ZNZ

Ex-CEO charged in ballplayer's insider trade

Federal prosecutors say the former CEO of a Southern California medical device company has been indicted on allegations that he shared insider trading secrets with former Baltimore Orioles via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rc4ZNJ

Arrieta outpitches Lackey as Cubs beat Cards, 3-1

Jake Arrieta pitched seven strong innings to outduel St. Louis' John Lackey and lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rc4Zxn

Pirates stumble in NL Central race, Braves win 6-2

Andrew McCutchen homered for Pittsburgh's only runs, and the Pirates missed a chance to move up in the NL Central race, falling to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y7960w

Pirates stumble in NL Central race, Braves win 6-2

Andrew McCutchen homered for Pittsburgh's only runs, and the Pirates stumbled in their chase for the NL Central title, falling to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y795tI

Ales Hemsky lifts Stars past Panthers in shootout

Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in a shootout in the Dallas Stars' 4-3 exhibition victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uqtUhW

Cubs 3, Cardinals 1

E_W.Castillo (6). LOB_St. Louis 6, Chicago 9. 2B_Soler (8), Valbuena (33), Kalish (4). 3B_Arrieta (1). SB_Bourjos (9). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y794WA

Indians keep playoff pulse going, beat Royals 6-4

Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer, Michael Brantley got three more hits and the Cleveland Indians stayed in the AL wild-card chase for at least one more day with a 6-4 win over the Kansas City via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y793lm

Indians keep playoff pulse going, beat Royals 6-4

Oilers-Jets Sums

_1, Winnipeg, Galiardi 1 (O'Neill, Melchiori), 14:09. Penalties_Nugent-Hopkins, Edm (hooking), 19:18. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y792y0

Senators beat Maple Leafs 4-3 in shootout

Milan Michalek scored the winning shootout goal in the Ottawa Senators' 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in a split-squad exhibition game. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uqtQyM

Red Sox 11, Rays 3

</> E_Geltz (1), Cecchini (1). DP_Boston 1. LOB_Tampa Bay 8, Boston 9. 2B_Zobrist (34), Longoria (26), Myers (14), S.Rodriguez (13), Nava (21), Cespedes (36), Brentz (2). 3B_Kiermaier (7). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uqtRTi

Indians 6, Royals 4

DP_Cleveland 1. LOB_Kansas City 10, Cleveland 7. 2B_Hosmer (35), B.Butler (31), J.Ramirez (9), Brantley (45), Aviles (16). HR_Y.Gomes (21). SB_Aviles (14). SF_Dav.Murphy. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uqtQim

Red Sox top sloppy Rays 11-3

Stars-Panthers Sums

_1, Dallas, Eaves 1 (Oleksiak, Hemsky), 9:12 (pp). 2, Dallas, Connauton 1 (Eaves), 14:56. Penalties_Petrovic, Fla (interference), 7:42; Hemsky, Dal (interference), 15:39; Trocheck, Fla via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B9hjhW

Pirates stumble in NL Central race, Braves win 6-2

Braves 6, Pirates 2

E_Gosselin (3). DP_Atlanta 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 11, Atlanta 11. 2B_I.Davis (17), C.Johnson 2 (27), Bethancourt 2 (3). HR_A.McCutchen (25), J.Upton (28). SB_S.Marte (28), J.Upton (8), B.Upton (20). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZOnf4d

Senators-Maple Leafs Sums

_1, Toronto, Kadri 2 (Gardiner, Nylander), 2:13. Penalties_Condra, Ott (hooking), 14:24. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B9hfyJ

Glencross lifts Flames past Coyotes in OT

Curtis Glencross scored on a power play at 3:10 of overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes in an exhibition game Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B9hfic

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Gayle ruled out of ODI series against India

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Canucks-Sharks Sums

_None. Penalties_Sestito, Van, minor-major-misconduct (instigator, fighting), 11:17; Scott, SJ, major (fighting), 11:17; Bonino, Van (high-sticking), 14:47. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mPcWYc

India's Saina, Sindhu in Asiad badminton pre-quarters

Indian women's badminton singles stars Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu reached the pre-quarter-finals of the 17th Asian Games at the Gyeyang Gymnasium here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vfkkLH

Nielsen burst sets up big win for New Zealand

A three-wicket haul from Morna Nielsen set New Zealand Women up for a seven-wicket win over West Indies women in the first T20 in St Vincent via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Afridi, Akmal lose 25 percent salary for not meeting fitness standards

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly fined 12 players including, allrounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal, for failing to meet the new fitness standards set by the board in June. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XZNdR1

Rockies 3, Padres 2

DP_Colorado 3, San Diego 1. LOB_Colorado 5, San Diego 10. 2B_Ynoa (5). HR_Stubbs (15). SB_Venable (11). CS_B.Barnes (4). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZJLFfd

'Successive hat-trick star' Ronaldo fires Real to 5-1 win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second successive hat-trick as Real Madrid sealed an impressive 5-1 win over Elche, making it their second consecutive victory at the Champions League this season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xcoWXb

Angels beat A's to drop Oakland into wild-card tie

Gordon Beckham homered and the Los Angeles Angels dropped the Oakland Athletics into a tie for the top AL wild card with a 2-0 win Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZJLEYL

Stubbs' HR, Barnes' catch lift Rockies over Padres

Drew Stubbs hit a tiebreaking home run leading off the eighth and left fielder Brandon Barnes robbed Rene Rivera of a tying shot in the bottom of the inning to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 3-2 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B5z5Tg

Spain's new Davis Cup captain dismisses 'sexist' debate following Nadal's coach's remarks

Spain's new Davis Cup captain Gala Leon Garcia has dismissed 'sexist' debate about her appointment on Tuesday after Rafael Nadal's coach Toni Nadal made 'sexist' remarks against her. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZJLBfs

Thornton scores 2 goals, Sharks top Canucks 5-2

Joe Thornton scored two goals, and Nikolay Goldobin and Barclay Goodrow each had a goal and an assist to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a split-squad via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xcjCmH

Angels beat A's to drop Oakland into wild-card tie

Gordon Beckham homered and the Los Angeles Angels dropped the Oakland Athletics into a tie for the top AL wild card with a 2-0 win Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vfaGc0

Angels 2, Athletics 0

E_G.Soto (3). DP_Los Angeles 2, Oakland 2. LOB_Los Angeles 1, Oakland 8. 2B_Calhoun (31), Reddick (15). HR_G.Beckham (9). SB_Aybar (16). CS_Calhoun (3), Campana (1), E.Navarro (3). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CeIL02

Rio Olympic official confident about golf plans

A top Olympic official is confident a lawsuit against the city of Rio de Janeiro and a golf course developer will not prevent a test event from taking place before the 2016 games. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CeIMkA

Dodgers ride 3 homers to testy 4-2 win over Giants

Justin Turner homered twice and Matt Kemp had a two-run shot in a testy first inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the second-place San Francisco Giants 4-2 to stretch their NL West lead via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CeIKJp

Dodgers 4, Giants 2

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Domingue dominates Ducks in Coyotes' 4-0 win

Louis Domingue stopped all 28 shots he faced through two periods, and the Arizona Coyotes got two goals from Justin Hodgman in a 4-0 preseason victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B5skkm

Coyotes-Ducks Sums

_1, Phoenix, Lessio 1 (Bolduc), 8:36. 2, Phoenix, Moss 1 (Schlemko, Stone), 10:34 (pp). Penalties_Barch, Ari, major-game misconduct (fighting), 8:51; Selleck, Ari, major (fighting), 8:51; Jackman, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZJCHPb

Pujara first Indian to be out 'handling the ball' in first-class cricket

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Sabres' G Enroth blanks Hurricanes 2-0

Jhonas Enroth stopped 34 shots, and Drew Stafford and Tyler Ennis both had a goal and assist in the Buffalo Sabres' 2-0 preseason win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xbZKjy

Samuels, Taylor back in one-day squad

West Indies have recalled a trio of experienced players - Marlon Samuels, Dwayne Smith and Jerome Taylor - for the one-dayers in India next month via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Castillo's HR in 10th lifts Cubs over Cards 4-3

Welington Castillo homered and drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning single, giving the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that tightened the NL Central race Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y4lyyG

Horvat nets winner as Canucks top Sharks 4-2

Bo Horvat scored in the third period to give the Vancouver Canucks a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks in a split-squad game Tuesday night that kicked off the preseason for both teams. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1so2c5p

Asiad: Rower Dushyant bags bronze

Indian rower Dushiant Dushyantsquandered a bright chance to win a gold as he settled for abronze in men's light single sculls event on the fifth day ofcompetitions at the 17th Asian Games via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1so2bP1

Sharks-Canucks Sums

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Castillo's HR in 10th lifts Cubs over Cards 4-3

Rays strike late in 6-2 win at Boston

Ben Zobrist had three hits and drove in Tampa Bay's first two runs during an eighth inning rally for the Rays in a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1so2byk

Rays strike late in 6-2 win at Boston

Ben Zobrist had three hits and drove in Tampa Bay's first two runs during an eighth inning rally for the Rays in a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1so2bhV

Toews' OT goal gives Blackhawks win over Red Wings

Jonathan Toews deflected in defenseman Duncan Keith's shot from the left point 3:01 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 preseason victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1so2bhL

Youngster Nylander scores in Maple Leafs' win

William Nylander scored in the final minute to cap off the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-0 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1so2b1r

Twins 6, Diamondbacks 3

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Martinez gets 1st home win as Rangers beat Astros

Nick Martinez pitched 6 2-3 scoreless innings and Robinson Chirinos homered to lead the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y4ltLp

Bowman's late goal gives Canadiens win over Bruins

Drayson Bowman scored with 48 seconds left to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both clubs. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y4lw9K

Cubs 4, Cardinals 3, 10 innings,

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Gibson sharp in Twins' 6-3 win over Diamondbacks

Kyle Gibson matched a career high with eight strikeouts, Chris Parmelee hit a two-run single after entering the game for an injured Joe Mauer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Y4ltuB

Asiad: Indian men finish fourth in 25m rapid fire pistol

Indian men's team narrowly missed out on the bronze medal, finishing fourth in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol event of the 17th Asian Games at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1so27OY

Solo asserts her innocence in online post

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Benches clear early in Giants-Dodgers game

Both benches and bullpens have emptied in a testy first inning at Dodger Stadium after San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner hit Los Angeles star Yasiel Puig in the left foot with a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ukFEm8

Rangers 2, Astros 1

</> E_Ma.Gonzalez (8). DP_Houston 2, Texas 1. LOB_Houston 6, Texas 12. 2B_Marisnick (7), Ma.Gonzalez (14), A.Beltre (33), Rua (6), Arencibia (9). HR_Chirinos (12). SB_Dan.Robertson (5). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sWUOs2

Orioles 5, Yankees 4

DP_New York 1. LOB_Baltimore 11, New York 7. 2B_Teixeira (12), I.Suzuki (13). HR_Markakis (13), N.Cruz (40), Ke.Johnson (7), B.McCann (23). SB_Gardner (21). SF_Drew. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v8oXIq

Tigers 4, White Sox 3

No outs when winning run scored. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v8oVjM

Rays strike late in 6-2 win at Boston

Ben Zobrist had three hits and drove in Tampa Bay's first two runs during an eighth inning rally for the Rays in a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v8oTZh

Lightning's Marchessault scores 2 in 3rd period

Jonathan Marchessault scored two goals in the third period, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-2 victory against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xbqzEv

Rays strike late in 6-2 win at Boston

Ben Zobrist had three hits and drove in Tampa Bay's first two runs during an eighth inning rally for the Rays in a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v8oUwb

Rays 6, Red Sox 2

E_Franklin (2), Betts (3). DP_Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2. LOB_Tampa Bay 3, Boston 5. 2B_Zobrist (33), Betts (9), Nava (20). HR_Joyce (9). CS_Joyce (5). SF_J.Weeks. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v8oSV8

Cruz hits 40th, Orioles hold off Jeter, Yanks 5-4

Nelson Cruz hit his major league-leading 40th home run and the Baltimore Orioles pushed Derek Jeter and the Yankees to the brink of playoff elimination, beating New York 5-4 Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v8oSEz

Cruz hits 40th, Orioles hold off Jeter, Yanks 5-4

Paul Oliver's family sues NFL over his suicide

The family of former San Diego Chargers defensive back Paul Oliver is suing the NFL and the team for wrongful death, blaming sports-related concussions for his suicide last year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v8oS7E

Cabrera lifts Tigers to 4-3 win over White Sox

Miguel Cabrera's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Detroit Tigers to a key 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xbqrVx

I'm really looking forward to making my first trip to New Delhi: Federer

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Shenzhen Open: Somdev sets up Round 2 clash with Murray

Juan Monaco of Argentina moved within one victory of his 300th career win on the ATP Tour, beating Federico Delbonis 6-3, 7-5 on Monday at the Shenzhen Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1r2NOOH

Coyotes-Kings Sums

_1, Los Angeles, Andreoff 1 (O'Neill, van der Gulik), 2:21. Penalties_Lessio, Ari (hooking), 8:16; Murphy, Ari (cross-checking), 10:01; LoVerde, LA (holding), 15:30. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4K15W

Coyotes-Kings Sums

Stults pitches streaking Padres past Rockies 1-0

Eric Stults pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres won their fifth straight game, beating the Colorado Rockies 1-0 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4K0Pf

Jeff Samardzija pitches A's past Angels 8-4

Jeff Samardzija pitched seven strong innings and received some rare run support to snap a four-start winless stretch, and the Oakland Athletics kept hold of the top AL wild-card spot by beating via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4K1Te

LA Kings beat Coyotes 4-3 in preseason shootout

Nick Shore scored in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Los Angeles Kings opened the preseason with a 4-3 split-squad victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wIl5hq

Coyotes beat Kings 5-4 in shootout

Henrik Samuelsson had a goal, two assists and scored in a shootout to lift the Arizona Coyotes to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings in a split-squad game Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wIl2Cm

Athletics 8, Angels 4

E_Freese (8), Punto (7), J.Gomes (4). DP_Oakland 2. LOB_Los Angeles 4, Oakland 9. 2B_Calhoun (30), G.Beckham (27). HR_Pujols (28). SF_Trout. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wIl4u1

Kings-Coyotes Sums

_1, Phoenix, Samuelsson 1 (Hanzal, Domi), 7:01. 2, Los Angeles, Pearson 1 (Toffoli, Carter), 10:00 (pp). 3, Los Angeles, Dowd 1 (Toffoli, Pearson), 13:40. 4, Los Angeles, Richards 1 (Williams, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1r2JajL

Padres 1, Rockies 0

DP_San Diego 1. LOB_Colorado 10, San Diego 7. 2B_Morneau (32), Rivera (18). SB_Spangenberg (2). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1r2J9w2

Kings-Coyotes Sums

Marathon suspect's friend due in court for hearing

A friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) is expected in federal court for a final hearing before his trial begins next week. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1r2J9fz

Manoj Tiwary to lead India A against West Indies

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Andersen's 27 saves help Ducks beat Avs 4-0

Dany Heatley scored in the opening minute of his first game with the Anaheim Ducks, helping them beat Colorado 4-0 in one of two split-squad games with the Avalanche on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XRv2gg

Avalanche-Ducks Sums

_1, Anaheim, Heatley 1 (Getzlaf), :48. 2, Anaheim, Rakell 1, 5:52. Penalties_Maggio, Col, major (fighting), 5:40; Manson, Ana, major (fighting), 5:40; Perry, Ana (holding), 10:36; Jackman, Ana via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XRuZkz

We have to come up with better performances: Dhoni

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'Bravo's spell was the game breaker'

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Lahore Lions' Adnan reported for suspect action

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APNewsBreak: Livestrong CEO leaving after 14 years

The CEO of the cancer charity Livestrong is leaving after 14 years, a period in which the small local charity grew into a $500 million global brand before it was rocked by founder Lance via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4nlT7

APNewsBreak: Livestrong CEO leaving after 14 years

The CEO of the cancer charity Livestrong is leaving after 14 years. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4niXE

Bears hold on to beat Jets 27-19

The Chicago Bears took advantage of early mistakes by the sloppy New York Jets. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4nlmm

US Soccer stands by Solo decision

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Byfuglien leads Jets to 2-1 win over Wild

Dustin Byfuglien broke open a scoreless game in the second period to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4niqB

Ducks rally for 5-2 win over Avs in preseason game

Andrew Cogliano and Patrick Maroon scored 44 seconds apart in the third period, lifting the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in a split-squad exhibition game Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DuSUqQ

Collmenter gets 11th win, D-backs beat Twins 6-2

Josh Collmenter pitched six strong innings for his career-best 11th win, Mark Trumbo homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DuSTmS

Ducks-Avalanche Sums

_1, Anaheim, B.Winchester 1 (Yip, Leblanc), 6:11. 2, Colorado, Tanguay 1 (MacKinnon, Agozzino), 19:05. Penalties_MacKinnon, Col (hooking), 3:11; Iginla, Col (hooking), 19:40. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vawg1v

Diamondbacks 6, Twins 2

DP_Minnesota 1. LOB_Arizona 7, Minnesota 8. 2B_Pollock (19), A.Hill (26), Gregorius 3 (9), K.Suzuki (34). HR_Trumbo (12). SB_Inciarte (17), Pollock (13), A.Hill (4). CS_Lamb (1), A.Hicks (3). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vawg1g

Asiad: Bindra bags bronze in men's 10m air rifle

Ace Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra claimed his first Asian Games individual medal by winning the bronze in the men's 10 metre air rifle event at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vaweqa

Blues-Stars Sums

_1, Dallas, Fiddler 1 (Jokipakka), 7:16. Penalties_Jo.Benn, Dal (delay of game), 2:27; Doty, StL (holding), 10:03; Welsh, StL (high-sticking), 19:54. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1x4fK72

Islanders beat Senators in pair of preseason games

'S, Newfoundland (AP) — Cal Clutterbuck scored the shootout winner, and the New York Islanders completed a preseason split-squad doubleheader sweep of the Ottawa Senators on Monday with a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v2hxqi

Bindra bags bronze in men's 10m air rifle

Rangers get 9th win in 10 games, 4-3 over Astros

Guilder Rodriguez had his first two major league hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single, as the Texas Rangers opened their final homestand with a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mFVYLU

Wainwright wins 20th, Cardinals beat Cubs 8-0

Adam Wainwright joined Clayton Kershaw as the majors' only 20-game winners, pitching three-hit ball over seven innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mFVYvo

Booth's SO goal lifts Leafs over Flyers 3-2

David Booth scored the only shootout goal, and the Toronto Maple Leafs edged a Philadelphia Flyers split squad 3-2 in a preseason game Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XR5fVt

Stars rally to beat Blues 4-3

Jordie Benn and rookies Curtis McKenzie and Jason Dickinson scored third-period goals and the Dallas Stars rallied to defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mFVXYh

Cardinals 8, Cubs 0

E_Soler (2). DP_St. Louis 2. LOB_St. Louis 7, Chicago 5. 2B_M.Carpenter (33), Jh.Peralta (37), Ma.Adams (32), Kozma (2), Rizzo (25). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mFVW6E

Rangers 4, Astros 3

E_G.Rodriguez (1). DP_Houston 1, Texas 1. LOB_Houston 6, Texas 4. 2B_Altuve (46), Stassi (1), Villar (13). 3B_Odor (7). CS_Marisnick (3). S_Grossman. SF_Carter. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XR5cJb

Rangers get 9th win in 10 games, 4-3 over Astros

Bears lead Jets 24-16 after 3rd quarter

Enjoying his return to the Meadowlands, Martellus Bennett caught two touchdown passes in helping the Chicago Bears to a 24-16 lead over the New York Jets through three quarters Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XR59wX

Indian men's team win bronze in 10m air rifle

Shooters bagged another medal for India in the 17th Asian Games with the men's team winning the bronze in the 10 metre air rifle event at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XR59gn

Wild-Jets Sums

_None. Penalties_Ellerby, Wpg (tripping), 3:19; Bulmer, Min (tripping), 6:19; Bickel, Min, major (fighting), 10:24; Thorburn, Wpg, major (fighting), 10:24; Bogosian, Wpg (holding), 11:26; Gogol, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/XR0yuG

Jeter's 3 RBIs lead Yankees over Orioles 5-0

Derek Jeter began his final series at Yankee Stadium by breaking open the game with a two-run double, and he had three RBIs to lead the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1oeMClB

Maple Leafs-Flyers Sums

_None. Penalties_Simmonds, Phi (hooking), :37; McLaren, Tor, major (fighting), 10:00; Toronto bench (cross-checking), 10:00; Stortini, Phi, major (fighting), 10:00; Schultz, Phi (tripping), 18:46. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZEm7QF

McCutchen homers, Pirates beat Braves 1-0

Andrew McCutchen homered, Francisco Liriano won his fourth straight start and the Pittsburgh Pirates moved closer to a postseason berth, beating the Atlanta Braves 1-0 Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZEm7Al

Jeter's 3 RBIs lead Yankees over Orioles 5-0

Yankees 5, Orioles 0

E_Flaherty (9). DP_Baltimore 2. LOB_Baltimore 3, New York 5. 2B_Jeter (18). 3B_Pirela (1). HR_Headley (5). SB_I.Suzuki 2 (15). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1C7BXRZ