Super Kings ride on Jakati’s brilliance to thump ChargersEAST LONDON - Chennai Super Kings seemed bent upon committing hara-kiri by their atrocious outcricket after setting Deccan Chargers a 179-run target, but their bowlers rescued them to post a 78-run victory in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Monday. Tomlinson happy to be healthy and running around againSAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson was back where he wanted to be: Chargers Park. Jack Kemp, star quarterback, politician and tax crusader, dies at age 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Table toppers Deccan Chargers look for a win against Super KingsEAST LONDON - Having lost two matches on the trot, table toppers Deccan Chargers will be looking to get back to wining ways against last year’s runners-up Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Buffalo Park here Monday. Raina becomes first batsman to get past 650 runs in IPLJOHANNESBURG - Suresh Raina with his flamboyant 32 in Chennai Super Kings’ 18-run win Saturday over Delhi Daredevils has become the first batsman to score more than 650 runs in both the editions of the IPL. Spokeswoman: Jack Kemp, former quarterback, one-time vice presidential nominee, dies at 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and self-described “bleeding-heart conservative,” died Saturday. He was 73. Rajasthan Royals pull-off a thriller against Deccan ChargersPORT ELIZABETH - Rajasthan Royals recovered from a disastrous start before finishing off an exciting three-wicket victory over formidable Deccan Chargers in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Saturday. 49ers sign LB Marques Harris, 12 undrafted free agentsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker Marques Harris to a one-year contract. Sproles signs deal worth $6,621,000 deal as Chargers’ franchise playerSAN DIEGO — Chargers running back Darren Sproles on Tuesday signed the $6,621,000 million contract he was tendered as the team’s franchise player. Tough task for Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians (Preview)PORT ELIZABETH - Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping for some luck when they face Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the St. George’s Park here Monday. Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runsCAPE TOWN - Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday. Deccan Chargers opt to bat against Mumbai IndiansDURBAN - Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and opted to bat against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Kingsmead here Saturday. Honeywell 1st-quarter profit declines 38 percent on slumps in aviation, autosWASHINGTON — Honeywell International Inc.’s quarterly profit dropped 38 percent as battered aircraft and automakers pulled back spending on the company’s turbo chargers and jet electronics. Honeywell also cut its profit forecast, saying it underestimated the severity of the economic downturn. IPL scoreboard: Deccan Chargers vs Bangalore Royal ChallengersCAPE TOWN - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Deccan Chargers and Bangalore Royal Challegers here Wednesday Deccan Chargers to bat against Royal ChallengersCAPE TOWN - Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and opted to bat against Bangalore Royal Challengers in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Newlands here Wednesday. It’s great to bat with McCullum, says GayleDURBAN - After setting up a match-winning opening stand for Kolkata Knight Riders, Chris Gayle said Tuesday that it is a great experience for him to open the innings with skipper Brendon McCullum. Royal Challengers to face Deccan Chargers WednesdayCAPE TOWN - After starting the new season on a high, the two bottom-placed teams of last year — Bangalore Royal Challengers and Deccan Chargers — will have plenty at stake to fight for when they meet in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Wednesday. Hayden hits second fastest half-century in IPLPORT ELIZABETH - Mathew Hayden’s match winning 65 off 35 balls for Chennai Super Kings against Bangalore Royal Challengers here was the second fastest half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Fidel Edwards bowls at his miserly best in IPLCAPE TOWN - Deccan Chargers’ fast bowler Fidel Edwards with his miserly figures Sunday night against Kolkata Knight Riders produced the best economy rate by any bowler in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Knight Riders opt to bat against Deccan ChargersCAPE TOWN - Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and opted to bat against Deccan Chargers in the fourth match of the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Newlands here Sunday. We are still deciding on the leadership, says KKR director BuchananKOLKATA - Raising an element of doubt over Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), team director John Buchanan Sunday said the side was yet to decide on the leadership. IPL has become a tug-of-war between UPA and opposition (News Analysis)NEW DELHI - The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) appears to have become a game of political football between its organisers and the home ministry, with both putting the ball into the other’s half. And somewhere down the line political opponents of the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) are trying to hijack the event. Prabhakaran still in Sri Lanka, but son playing key roleCOLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s elusive Tamil Tigers leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is still in the island but his elder son Charles Antony is playing a key role in the fight against advancing troops, a newspaper said Sunday quoting two surrendered suicide bombers. Lehman open to coach England cricket teamSYDNEY - Recognised as one of the world’s sharpest cricket brains, Darren Lehman has said that he is ready to coach the England team. |