Iraq beats Palestine 4-0 in its first Baghdad game since before the warBAGHDAD — Iraq played its first game in Baghdad since before the invasion, beating Palestine 4-0 on Monday and triggering wild celebrations among Iraqis unable to watch their national sports teams during years of war. Rajasthan Royals eyeing semifinal spotBLOEMFONTEIN - Defending champions Rajasthan Royals would be hoping to take a step closer to a semi-final spot when they meet table toppers Delhi Daredevils in the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Sunday. Ramirez’s 50-game suspension sends shockwaves through MannywoodLOS ANGELES — Now that the Los Angeles Dodgers won’t have Manny Ramirez at their disposal for the rest of his 50-game drug suspension, they plan to keep grinding it out as though nothing had happened. That may be easier said than done, despite his teammates’ bravado. Asia Cup India’s first major hockey venture after OlympicsCHENNAI - India’s attempts to revive their sagging hockey fortunes, after failing to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, commence in Kuantan (Malaysia) Saturday when they take on Bangladesh in the eighth Asia Cup. Amit, Ojha star in Rajasthan Royals’ winCENTURION - Rajasthan Royals consolidated their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Bangalore Royal Challengers at the Centurion Park here Thursday. Didier Deschamps to take over as Marseille coach from Eric GeretsMARSEILLE, France — Didier Deschamps will replace Eric Gerets as Marseille coach starting next season. Roo warned about missing Champions League finalLONDON - Wayne Rooney has been warned that he faces the heartbreak of missing a Champions League final. Hot-hitting Longoria’s grand slam helps Sonnanstine beat Red Sox 6-2ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Evan Longoria extended his torrid hitting against Bostom pitching with a grand slam and Carlos Pena also homered Friday night, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Red Sox 6-2. AFC Cup dream keeps Odafe at ChurchillNEW DELHI - For star forward Odafe Onyeka Okolie the dream of playing for the I-League champions Churchill Brothers in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup is tempting enough to reject blank-cheque offers from the two top Kolkata clubs. Injured Rio likely to miss return leg of Man U’s Champions League semi-finalLONDON - Defender Rio Ferdinand is likely to miss the return leg of Manchester United’s Champions League semi-final after spending Wednesday night in hospital for examination of a rib injury. Raina powers Super Kings past Rajasthan RoyalsCENTURION - A cracking 98 from Suresh Raina paved the way for Chennai Super Kings’ 38-run victory over defending champions Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Centurion Park here Thursday. Pierce comes through late, Rondo and Perkins help Celtics beat Bulls 106-104 in Game 5BOSTON — Paul Pierce made three straight jumpers in the final 77 seconds of overtime and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-104 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series. Barcelona capable of destroying Chelsea: HenryLONDON - Barcelona is capable of destroying Chelsea, former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry insists. Chelsea can use Guus Hiddink’s tenure as a building block for longer-term futureAfter the streams of fans dwindled to less than a trickle, the people of the small Dutch town of Varsseveld — population 5,900 — shut and then tore down their museum to homegrown hero Guus Hiddink. Shops and apartments are now being built where the “Guuseum” once stood. Knight Riders looking to bounce back against Super KingsCAPE TOWN - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be eager to bounce back from their disappointing Super Over loss against Rajasthan Royals, when they face runners-up Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday. New retractable roof for Wimbledon to beat rain, bad light bluesLONDON - Unlike last season’s Australian Open, when a match at Melbourne Park was stopped due to bad light, this year’s Wimbledon will not problem of face poor lighting thanks to retractable roof over Centre Court. We have shed the tag of a T20’s Test side: MallyaPORT ELIZABETH - Bangalore Royal Challengers owner Vijay Mallya said his team has gone through a complete makeover to shed their last year’s tag of a ‘lethargic Test’ side. ‘We have a dream in our grasp,’ says RooneyLONDON - Wayne Rooney and his Manchester United team-mates know they are within touching distance of the Premier League title and now have semi-finals in the FA Cup and Champions League. Chelsea players party after thrilling triumph over LiverpoolLONDON - England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard enjoyed a well deserved night out after Chelsea’s thrilling triumph over arch rivals Liverpool yesterday. Ronaldo admits his sensational winner was the best goal of his careerLONDON - Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted his sensational winner against Porto on Wednesday was the best goal of his career. Mourinho says he is ready to takeover at Man U if askedLONDON - Inter-Milan football team coach Jose Mourinho has said that he would be more than happy to takeover coaching and managerial duties at Manchester United once present incumbent Alex Ferguson decides to call it a day. Former Marxist-turned BJP candidate calls CPI-M ‘regional outfit’KOLKATA - He is a former die-hard Marxist now in a saffron garb. Former Rajya Sabha member Bratin Sengupta, who switched his loyalties to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), champions the cause of the majority community and says the BJP has been wrongly portrayed as ‘communal’. Hamilton wants to win two more F1 world titlesLONDON - British Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is not just aiming one more world title, but two. ICC withdraws Champions Trophy from PakistanDUBAI - Citing security concerns, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Sunday withdraw the Champions Trophy from Pakistan, which was scheduled to host it in September. Mahindra United beat Dempo 3-1 in I-LeagueMUMBAI - Defending Champions Dempo of Goa went down 3-1 against local outfit Mahindra United in eleventh round of the I-League football at the Cooperage Stadium here Monday. Indian chess federation should spread the game: AnandKOLKATA - The All India Chess Federation (AICF) can do a lot more for the game’s development and in making the game more popular around the country, world champion Viswanathan Anand said here Thursday. Manchester United beat Chelsea to show title intentionsLONDON - Manchester United made a huge statement of their title intentions when they beat Chelsea 3-0 at Old Trafford to cut the gap on leaders Liverpool to five points. Pakistan considering hockey games against India on neutral soilKARACHI - Pakistan’s hockey officials are considering inviting India for a Test series on an offshore venue later this year. |
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