Chicago’s speed gives it the edge and now home ice in series with Canucks now tied 1-1CHICAGO — The young Chicago Blackhawks wrested home-ice advantage away from the Vancouver Canucks with speed, resiliency and a relentless attack that produced five unanswered scores against one of the NHL’s top goaltenders. Anguish of a dying female foetus - through a playAGRA - The audience sat glued to their seats as a cast of over 600 theatre actors here lent their voice and emotions to portray the anguish of a struggling female foetus begging her mother to let her see the world. But the cruel scalpel of the doctor abruptly nipped the life out of the unborn. Australia keeps faith in regulars for test against NZ; Benji Marshall to captain KiwisBRISBANE, Australia — Australia has retained the bulk of the team which lost the Rugby League World Cup final last year for next Friday’s test against New Zealand, while Benji Marshall will captain the Kiwis. Nats’ Martis stingy in complete game, Dunn makes Cardinals pay for error with homer in 6-1 winWASHINGTON — Shairon Martis pitched a five-hitter, Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Saturday. Britney Spears quashes pregnancy rumoursLONDON - Pop diva Britney Spears has denied reports that she was pregnant with her third child, a ‘rumour’ floated live on air by a DJ. IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs. Deccan ChargersCENTURION - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) semi-final between Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers at the SuperSport Park here Friday. RH Volquez dominates, Reds end Astros’ 11-game winning streak in Cincy with 3-0 victoryCINCINNATI — Edinson Volquez ended the longest current streak of domination in the majors by allowing only one hit through eight innings Wednesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros. Deccan Chargers beat Super Kings by six wickets in IPLDURBAN - Deccan Chargers defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets at Kingsmead in Indian Premier League (IPL) here Monday. Ex-Kiwi batsman Astle first to join American Premier LeagueWELLINGTON - Former New Zealand batsman Nathan Astle has become the first player from his country to be recruited by the American Premier League, world cricket’s latest Twenty20 tournament. Jacoby Ellsbury steals home as Red Sox beat Yankees 4-1 for 10th straight win and series sweepBOSTON — Jacoby Ellsbury felt like he was running in slow motion when he stole home. Tigers hit 3 home runs in defeating Royals 9-1KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gerald Laird and Curtis Granderson hit two-run homers and Magglio Ordonez a solo shot as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 Saturday night. Adam Lind gets 3 doubles as Toronto Blue Jays pound Chicago White Sox 14-0CHICAGO — Adam Lind hit three doubles, Aaron Hill drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Chicago White Sox 14-0 on Friday night. Cardinals answer Cubs’ rally with 4-3 victory keyed by PujolsST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols used his legs rather than his big bat to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs, stealing second after a base hit and scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for a 4-3 victory Friday night. Mumbai Indians looking to stop Deccan Chargers winning runDURBAN - Mumbai Indians will have to pull out all the stops when they face table-toppers Deccan Chargers, who will look to maintain their hot form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Kingsmead here Saturday. 2009 NFL Free Agent Signings ListARIZONA CARDINALS_Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Oliver Ross, OT; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; and Donovan Raiola, C. Re-signed Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Brian St. Pierre, QB; Kurt Warner, QB; and Dan Kreider, FB. Agreed to terms with Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ralph Brown, CB; and Jason Wright, RB. Kings XI and Royal Challengers desperate for a win (Preview)DURBAN - Both Kings XI Punjab and Bangalore Royal Challengers will be desperately looking for a win when they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Kingsmead Stadium here Friday. Buckingham Palace cops ’sat on Queen’s throne’, sold pornLONDON - A former Royal cop has claimed that police officers stationed at Buckingham Palace spent their night shifts running gambling syndicates, selling hard-core pornography and posed for pictures on the Queen’s throne. Strong field, centennial celebrations highlight 100th running of the Drake RelaysDES MOINES, Iowa — John L. Griffith wasn’t trying to create one of America’s enduring track and field institutions when he established a relay carnival at Drake 100 years ago. Zuma, one-time goat herder, set to become South Africa’s president after overcoming scandalsKWANXAMALALA, South Africa — One-time goat herder Jacob Zuma is poised to lead Africa’s strongest economic power after elections Wednesday — a victor of the fight against white rule, an unabashed polygamist, and a survivor of sex and corruption scandals that threatened his political career. Deccan Chargers score an emphatic win over Knight RidersCAPE TOWN - Deccan Chargers, who finished at the bottom of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL), began the second edition with a bang, scoring an emphatic eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the fourth match of the Twenty2O league at the Newlands here Sunday. Stacey Jones score a try, kicks extra time field goal for Warriors’ NRL win over RoostersSYDNEY — Veteran halfback Stacey Jones scored a try in regulation and kicked a field goal four minutes into sudden-death extra time to give the New Zealand Warriors at 17-16 comeback win Sunday over the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. Good mood may make people feel like a different personWASHINGTON - People in an upbeat mood are more exploratory and daring in attitude and, therefore, more apt to break from cultural stereotype, according to a study. Adam Gilchrist to deliver Cowdrey lectureSYDNEY - Former Australian Test player Adam Gilchrist will add another feather to his cap as he is set to become the youngest to give the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s June 24. Rising CO2 may benefit world’s coastal wetlandsWASHINGTON - In a paradoxical finding, scientists have discovered that an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) may ironically counterbalance some of its negative effects on coastal wetlands, which are the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. Staffer claims ‘American Idol’ bosses have decided final fourNEW YORK - A loudmouth on the sets of ‘American Idol’ has claimed that the producers and judges of the show have already decided which contestants will make it to the final four in the competition. Polish contract killer’s Goan hosts to face police actionPANAJI - The owners of the Goan guesthouses where a Polish contract killer took refuge will face action for flouting laws by failing to inform the police about his stay, officials here said Monday. Adult shop thief pleads guilty to stealing blow-up dolls for sexMELBOURNE - A man who was accused of breaking into an adult shop has pleaded guilty to stealing blow-up dolls for sex. Online ads get in your face amidst money crunchSAN FRANCISCO - Online advertising has suffered almost as much as its print and broadcast siblings from the global economic implosion. But now some of the most important players in the field are fighting back. Warner to make Sheffield debut after inter-state threatSYDNEY - David Warner, batting sensation in the short forms of cricket, will make his Sheffield Shield debut for New South Wales (NSW) Thursday as an injury replacement for Phil Jaques. Isolate Tendulkar, Dravid to win: Adam ParoreWELLINGTON - Former New Zealand skipper Adam Parore feels that the key for the Black Caps in the series against India will be to isolate batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to put pressure on the other members of the team. |