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Santosh extends lead, Mishra back on top

C.S. Santosh, riding a Suzuki RMX 450, stretched his lead to one hour in the Moto class while Abhishek Mishra (co-driver P.V.S. Murthy) of Team Speedsport moved to the front in the XTreme category after overnight leader Suresh Rana (Parminder Kaur) retired with engine failure in the Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm cross-country rally here late Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AEsUc6

Boult savours his day to remember

After taking five wickets to wreck Australia's innings and then playing out two crucial dots to survive Mitchell Starc, it wasn't surprising to hear Trent Boult say that he was "pretty pumped and will remember a lot of this day for a while" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

UAE determined to keep smiling

UAE are one happy side having the time of their lives, a bunch of amateurs playing a World Cup. A lot is spoken about team bonding and enjoying training but UAE were infectiously bubbly on Friday morning at the WACA. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'I get to make changes' - Graves

Colin Graves, the ECB chairman, has uncovered diverse views in the CB's consultation exercise over the future direction of cricket in England and Wales. But there will come a time when he will insist on the right to rule via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'I get to make changes' - Graves

Colin Graves, the ECB chairman, has uncovered diverse views in the CB's consultation exercise over the future direction of cricket in England and Wales. But there will come a time when he will insist on the right to rule via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ramkumar goes out in Kolkata Open quarters

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan disappointed the audience as he went down fighting to Chinese Taipei's Ti Chen at the Kolkata Open, being held on the hard courts of the Bengal Tennis Association Complex here Thursday. Chen entered the men's singles semis with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5) victory. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zKCo1L

Irish batsman Joyce survives bail scare

In one of the most unusual scenes seen on the cricket ground, Ireland batsman Ed Joyce survived being bowled off an Amjad Javed delivery in a World Cup Pool B encounter against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) here Wednesday when the ball hit the stumps leaving the red-lights flashing but failing to dislodge the bails. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/18kIkrE

Cooper and Head revive South Australia

South Australia recovered from a disastrous start, where they lost their top-three batsmen - Kelvin Smith, Mark Cosgrove and Callum Ferguson - for two runs inside the first three overs, to finish the day with a respectable score at the Gliderol Stadium. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Two upsets in Aurangabad tennis

Britain's Harriet Dart toppled fourth seeded Thai Varatchaya Wongteanchai while qualifier Ching-Wen Hsu of Chinese Taipei upset top Indian tennis player and fifth seed Ankita Raina to enter Round 2 of the $25,000 Aurangabad Open Women's ITF Championships here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AG5DWd

Flintoff feels the heat

Andrew Flintoff's mix of cricket and light entertainment will not be on show for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League next season as the franchise decides to put cricket before marketing via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Accusations being levelled in bad times: Mohun Bagan general secretary

Facing a virtual revolt from a section of the executive committee over alleged malpractice in the running of the club, embattled Mohun Bagan general secretary Anjan Mitra Monday hit back at his opponents, saying accusations were being levelled at a time when the 125-year-old club was passing through its worst financial crisis. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vsmM6t

Mommsen eye big blow for Scots

It says something for the current state of affairs when the captain of Scotland feels obliged to talk down his side's chances of beating England. But there is a look in Preston Mommsen's eyes that tells you, in private, he is not talking down Scotland's c via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Captain runs the team - Smith

Steven Smith has deflected Shane Warne's criticism of Darren Lehmann, saying that the national captain is in control of the team and denying that Lehmann had orchestrated a final day declaration during the Boxing Day Test against India via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Punjab Warriors reach HIL final

Jaypee Punjab Warriors outclassed defending champions Delhi Waveriders 2-0 in the second semifinal of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Saturday to set up a title clash with Ranchi Rays. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FH0eT6

Ranchi Rays enter HIL final

Debutants Ranchi Rays reached the final of the third edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) by defeating Uttar Pradesh Wizards in a thrilling encounter which ended in sudden death after the regulation time score read 1-1 here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1D0NiE1

Rugby stand concern at Headingley

Yorkshire will be able to play host to day/night matches this season with the installation of floodlights but a lower-than capacity crowd may be there to watch after safety concerns were raised about the rugby stand at Headingley via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bates, Priest help NZ square series

A strong opening stand between captain Suzie Bates and Rachel Priest laid the foundation of New Zealand Women's chase against England Women in the second T20 in Whangarei, with the home side overhauling England's score with four balls to spare and squarin via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com