‘This United team will go down in history’, says RonaldoLONDON - Portuguese and Manchester United star striker Cristiano Ronaldo describes club manager Alex Ferguson as a second father to him, and believes the current team will go down in football history as one of the best. Deccan Chargers beat Daredevils to make IPL finalCENTURION - Deccan Chargers defeated Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in the first semi-final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the SuperSport Park here Friday. Daredevils set 154-run target for Deccan ChargersCENTURION - Delhi Daredevils made 153 for eight in 20 overs against Deccan Chargers in the first semi-final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the SuperSport Park here Friday. New Zealand defender comes out of retirement for Confederations CupWELLINGTON - New Zealand called one of its most experienced international footballers out of retirement Friday to join the squad for next month’s Confederations Cup in South Africa following the withdrawal of captain Ryan Nelsen with a calf injury. Insulted Tevez now convinced about quitting Man ULONDON - Argentinean playmaker Carlos Tevez will be a substitute for the Champions League final in Rome, signalling his eminent exit from Manchester United. IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers vs Deccan ChargersCENTURION - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Bangalore Royal Challengers and Deccan Chargers here Thursday. Man U veteran Giggs looking forward to `dream’ Champions League finalLONDON - Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs is looking forward to the Champions League final against Barcelona FC to be played in Rome at the end of the month, and labeled it a “dream final”. IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan ChargersJOHANNESBURG - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers here Sunday. IPL scoreboard: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Deccan ChargerJOHANNESBURG - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers here Saturday. Deccan Chargers beat Knight Riders by six wicketsJOHANNESBURG - Rohit Sharma struck an unbeaten 32 off 13 balls to pull off a thrilling six-wicket victory for Deccan Chargers against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here saturday. Knight Riders score 160/5 against Deccan ChargersJOHANNESBURG - Kolkata Knight Riders have set a 161-run victory target for Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match at the Wanderers here Saturday. 2 beds, 1 bath, low formaldehyde: FEMA rolls out the future of emergency housingEMMITSBURG, Md. — They’re clean, shutterless and decorated with a rainbow of beige hues. They’re mobile homes built for future disaster victims and, so far, have safe levels of formaldehyde. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerRALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerRALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Finally: Joe Crede’s grand slam in 13th inning gives Twins 14-10 victory over Tigers in 4:48MINNEAPOLIS — After Minnesota’s bullpen sprung more leaks, Joe Crede provided the relief. James Loney drives in 4 runs and Randy Wolf dominates former team as Dodgers beat Phillies 9-2PHILADELPHIA — Randy Wolf had the kind of performance that used to get the fans howling in Philadelphia. Wolf dominated his former team, James Loney homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-2 on Wednesday night. Gerrard stunned to be named Football Writers’ Player of the Year.LONDON - Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, 28, pipped Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs by 10 votes to pick up the Football Writers’ Association award. Ponting believes England will field Harmison, Vaughan in AshesSYDNEY - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes both Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison will find a spot in the England squad during the upcoming Ashes series. Cueto, Taveras lead Reds to 10-3 rout of Arizona, three-game sweep of D-backsPHOENIX — Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the stumbling Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Soriano ties Biggio with leadoff homer, Theriot and Soto connect as Cubs beat Padres 6-4CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano hit his 53rd career leadoff homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday night. Weeks homers for 3rd straight game, Marlins’ Gload loses HR to replay in 8-6 Brewers’ winMILWAUKEE — Rickie Weeks homered for the third straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied again, benefiting from an umpires’ video replay reversal to beat the Florida Marlins 8-6 on Wednesday night. LaRoche becomes first to lose homer on reversal, but Pirates beat Cardinals 5-2PITTSBURGH — Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away by video replay, but it didn’t prevent the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates from beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday night behind Ross Ohlendorf’s two-hit pitching over six innings. Soriano ties Biggio for second in leadoff homers, sets club recordCHICAGO — Cubs slugger Alfonso Soriano hit his 53rd leadoff homer Wednesday night, tying Craig Biggio for second on baseball’s career list and setting a club record. Red Wings hope home-ice advantage pays off vs. Ducks in Game 7 matchup of past 2 Cup championsROMULUS, Mich. — The previous two Stanley Cup champions are meeting in the playoffs for the third time since the NHL expanded four decades ago. Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak ends at 30 games, but Washington tops Giants 6-3SAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman’s 30-game hitting streak ended when he went 0 for 3 with two walks, but Shairon Martis allowed two hits over seven sharp innings to remain unbeaten this season in the Washington Nationals’ 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Following deal, IMF loan included in Senate wartime spending legislationWASHINGTON — A new $100 billion committed by President Barack Obama for contribution to the International Monetary Fund will make its way into war funding legislation after a bipartisan agreement. You go girl: Filly Rachel Alexandra to take on the boys in the PreaknessBALTIMORE — This must be one special filly. Cliff Lee’s gem against White Sox gives Indians second series win this yearCLEVELAND — Cliff Lee outpitched Mark Buehrle, throwing seven innings in the Cleveland Indians’ 4-0 win Wednesday to take two of three from the Chicago White Sox. Cardinals put OF Ryan Ludwick on DL, recall OF Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A MemphisPITTSBURGH — The St. Louis Cardinals are missing two-thirds of their starting outfield after putting right fielder Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring and recalling outfielder Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A Memphis. Cliff Lee’s gem against White Sox gives Indians second series win this yearCLEVELAND — Cliff Lee outpitched Mark Buehrle, throwing seven innings in the Cleveland Indians’ 4-0 win Wednesday to take two of three from the Chicago White Sox. |