3 Texas fishermen missing for a week found alive, sitting on capsized vessel out at seaPORT ARANSAS, Texas — Three Texas boaters missing for a week were reunited with their families early Sunday after they were found alive, sitting on top of their capsized catamaran 180 miles from land, the Coast Guard said. Wave from Hurricane Bill sweeps people out to sea at Maine national park; search under wayEDGARTOWN, Mass. — A large wave fueled by Hurricane Bill swept spectators out to sea at a Maine park Sunday as the storm-churned surf attracted onlookers and daredevils along the Eastern Seaboard. Iraqi FM hopeful about release of Americans detained in IranBAGHDAD —The Iraqi foreign minister said Sunday that he was hopeful that three Americans detained in Iran after crossing the border from northern Iraq will be released soon Forget Symonds, it’s my turn to capitalise on opportunities: WatsonSYDNEY - Shane Watson showed little sympathy for troubled all rounder Andrew Symonds after the Queenslander was left out of the Ashes touring squad, saying that he will be doing his utmost to capitalise on the opportunity created by Symonds’s repeated off-field infringements. Knight Riders knock out Rajasthan RoyalsDURBAN - Defending champions Rajasthan Royals bowed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after losing their last league match to Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets here Wednesday. Australia to select Ashes squad WednesdaySYDNEY - Australian cricket selectors will announce the Ashes squad at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here Wednesday. Lehmann calls for Symonds inclusion in Ashes squadCape Town (S. Africa), - Former Australian batsman and now manager of the IPL franchisee Deccan Chargers, Darren Lehmann, has called on the national selectors to include all-rounder Andrew Symonds in the Ashes squad. IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai IndiansDURBAN - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians here Thursday. Rajasthan Royals to play Middlesex Panthers in British Asian CupLONDON - Indian Premier League’s defending champions Rajasthan Royals will clash with the reigning Twenty20 champions of English cricket, Middlesex Panthers in the first of the annual series British Asian Cup. Symonds has less than a week to force his way into Ashes squadMELBOURNE - Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has one week and a handful of Indian Premier League games to force his way into the Ashes squad. Aaron Brooks scores 34 points and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers 99-87 to even series 2-2HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets never doubted they could still beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming. The Lakers better believe it, too. Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 34 points, Shane Battier sank five 3-pointers and added 23, and the Rockets beat the Lakers 99-87 on Sunday to even their Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece. IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super KingsKIMBERLEY - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at the De Beers Diamond Oval here Saturday. Injury hit Bracken and Hopes to miss IPLSYDNEY - Australian cricketers Nathan Bracken and James Hopes will miss the second edition of the Indian Premier League due to knee injuries. Rajasthan Royals opt to bowl against Royal ChallengersCENTURION - Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne won the toss and opted to field against Bangalore Royal Challengers in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Centurion Park here Thursday. Wrong to single out Buchanan for KKR failure: WaughBARRACKPORE - Former Australian captain Steve Waugh Wednesday stood by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach John Buchanan, saying it would be wrong to blame him alone for the dismal showing of the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ankiel watches as Victorino, Werth lead Phillies to two-game sweepST. LOUIS — The Philadelphia Phillies’ center fielder was the big story a day after Rick Ankiel’s harrowing headfirst crash into the wall. Clarke says Sunday’s loss has removed some of the gloss from series winABU DHABI - Acting Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that his team’s defeat in the fifth one-day international against Pakistan has taken away some of the gloss from the series win. Sore throat not expected to slow Bryant when Lakers open series vs. Artest, RocketsLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant missed practice Sunday because of a sore throat, which raised few worries among the Los Angeles Lakers. Phillies beat Mets 6-5 on Victorino’s bases-loaded walk in 10thPHILADELPHIA — Shane Victorino’s bases-loaded walk off Sean Green with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday. 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. Hunter, Morales homer, Loux posts first win since 2003 as Angels beat Orioles 3-2BALTIMORE — Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales hit consecutive homers off Koji Uehara in the seventh inning, Shane Loux earned his first win since 2003 and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Wednesday for a two-game sweep. No Hindi handicap, can tell by players’ upset tone: WarneJOHANNESBURG - Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne says his inability to understand Hindi is not a handicap as he can figure out from their tone when his team members are upset with him. Questions about Clarke captaincy, bring on Warne, says Dean JonesMELBOURNE - Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes that there are still questions in the minds of many about whether Michael Clarke is ready to be a full time captain of the national squad. Report: Ajmal says Watson may have played role in umpires reporting his bowling actionISLAMABAD — Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal believes complaints from Australia’s Shane Watson might have prompted umpires to report his bowling action after the second limited-overs international in Dubai last week. Yao scores 21, Scola adds 17 as Rockets take 3-1 series lead over Trail BlazersHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are one win away from finally escaping the first round. IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan RoyalsCAPE TOWN - The following is the scoreboard of the match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Newlands here. IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight RidersDURBAN - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Kingsmead here Wednesday. Dave Bush holds Phillies hitless for 7 1-3 innings as Brewers defeat the Phillies 6-1PHILADELPHIA — Dave Bush held Philadelphia hitless for 7 1-3 innings before pinch-hitter Matt Stairs homered off the foul pole, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Phillies 6-1 Thursday. Several innings after World Series MVP Cole Hamels was forced to leave after getting hit in the left shoulder by Prince Fielder’s line drive, Bush (1-0) became the big story on the mound. Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo leaves game at Portland on a stretcherPORTLAND, Ore. — Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo said his lengthy career is finished after a knee injury knocked him out of the Rockets’ playoff game Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers. 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. |