James Blake loses to Albert Montanes in Estoril Open final in PortugalOEIRAS, Portugal — James Blake of the United States lost to Albert Montanes 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-0 Sunday in the final of the Estoril Open. Padres 4, Diamondbacks 3, 10 inningsOne out when winning run scored. E_C.Burke (2). DP_Arizona 1. LOB_Arizona 8, San Diego 13. 2B_J.Upton (5), C.Jackson (4), Haren (2), Kouzmanoff (5), Hundley (4), C.Burke (2). SB_J.Upton (2). S_Ojeda. SF_F.Lopez, Byrnes. Mumbai Indians hoping to bounce back against DaredevilsEAST LONDON - After suffering two consecutive defeats, Mumbai Indians will be hoping to bounce against table toppers Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Buffalo Park here Friday. Winners of the 2009 James Beard Foundation AwardsThe winners of the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards include: Harrison forged Beatles bandmates’ signatures for a fanLONDON - Late Beatle George Harrison reportedly forged all the bandmates’ autographs to fulfil a dying fan’s wish. Mexicans turn to dark humor, creativity to endure swine flu crisisMEXICO CITY — Televisa is cutting all “nonessential” kisses from its soap operas. A song called the “Influenza Cumbia” is climbing the charts. Cringe-worthy swine flu jokes are spreading faster than the illness ever could. Sarah Palin makes reality TV appearance on grizzly bear hideWASHINGTON - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made an appearance on reality TV series “American Chopper” while sitting on a sofa draped with a massive grizzly bear hide that her father killed. Celtics’ Rondo won’t be penalized for late hard foul on Miller in Game 5WALTHAM, Mass. — The NBA said Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo won’t be penalized for his hard foul on Chicago’s Brad Miller in the closing seconds of Game 5. High court backs FCC airwave policing rule, punts on whether it violates free speech clauseWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court deleted expletives left and right Tuesday in narrowly upholding a government policy that threatens broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single curse word on live television. WHO raises global alert level, signaling swine flu was spreading, but stops short of pandemicMEXICO CITY — The World Health Organization raised its global alert level Monday, signaling the swine flu virus was spreading from human to human in community outbreaks, but it stopped short of declaring a full-blown pandemic. Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs. Deccan Chargers, Twenty20, IPLDURBAN - The following is the scoreboard of the match between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday. Bank industry to hear how well they did in ’stress tests’; government will detail methodologyWASHINGTON — The nation’s 19 largest banks are receiving report cards showing how they performed in the government’s stress tests to assess their soundness, a process that could roil the industry. Robert-Jan Derksen takes lead after wet, windy 2nd round at Ballantine’s ChampionshipJEJU ISLAND, South Korea — Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands shot a 3-under 69 in wet and windy conditions Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Ballantine’s Championship. Manchester United back on top after win over PortsmouthLONDON - Manchester United returned to the top of the English Premier League table thanks to a 2-0 win over Portsmouth. Obituaries in the newsFrederick Wirth Jr. RENO, Nev. (AP) — Dr. Frederick “Fred” Wirth Jr., the physician to America’s first test-tube baby, has died, his family said Friday. He was 68. New biography projects Paul Newman as alcoholic, womanizerNEW YORK - A new biography of Paul Newman describes the Oscar-winner as a hot-headed alcoholic and a womaniser- a side of his personality not many are aware of. Newly designed ‘Lone Star Texas’ license plates being stockpiled at a prison plantHUNTSVILLE, Texas — The rhythmic thump-thump-thump reverberates throughout the cavernous building like a heartbeat, or the dance floor of a rockin’ good club. Easter weekend, Vishu slow down campaign tempoTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - With Christians busy with the Easter weekend and Hindus getting ready for the Malayalam New Year Vishu, campaigning for the parliamentary polls next week has been hit, impacting the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) as well as the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Meghalaya speaker suspends five MLAs ahead of floor testSHILLONG - The spectre of President’s rule loomed large over Meghalaya after assembly Speaker Bindo Lanong near midnight Monday issued ‘interim suspension’ orders on five legislators for withdrawing support to the ruling Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) government ahead of Tuesday’s trial of strength in the house. Indian cricket’s gone through the roof after IPL: PietersenLONDON - Explosive England batsman Kevin Pietersen has urged fellow-English cricketers to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in order to improve their performances in one-day cricket saying: ‘Have you seen the way they are playing in New Zealand?’ Tripura toasts its ‘Indian Idol’ all night longAGARTALA - Most of Tripura was in party mode the whole night until Monday morning, bursting crackers and dancing on the streets to celebrate Sourabhee Debbarma being crowned ‘Indian Idol’ in Mumbai. The young singer from Tripura became the first woman ‘Indian Idol’ in the fourth year of the live TV competition. Flying in F-16 most exhilarating after Olympics: BindraBANGALORE - Indian ace shooter and Olympics Gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was on cloud nine Thursday after he flew in US fighter jet F-16IN of global aerospace major Lockheed Martin at Aero India international air show at Yelahanka air base near here. Kolkata youths go for temporary tattoos this V-DayKOLKATA - This Valentine’s Day many young lovebirds in Kolkata won’t say it just with a card but also with a tattoo - even if it’s a temporary one! Hot peppers are less damaged by plant blightLONDON - A plant blight that affects many crop species worldwide, causes less damage to pepper crops of the hotter varieties rather than low heat peppers. Abu Dhabi Open: Jeev shoots flawless 66, finishes 26th with JyotiABU DHABI - Jeev Milkha Singh reserved his best for the last and shot a flawless round of six-under 66 to rise to tied 26th as the Abu Dhabi Open Sunday. Hussey, White star in Australia’s T20 win over South AfricaBRISBANE - Michael Hussey and Cameron White propelled Australia to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in the second Twenty20 international at the Gabba here Tuesday. Orissa police file charges in paedophilia caseBHUBANESWAR - Police have filed charges against an Australian doctor accused of sexually abusing 11 boys in an orphanage in Orissa’s Puri town, officials said Monday. |
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