Scoreboard: England vs. South Africa, Group B, Champions TrophyCENTURION - The following is the scoreboard of the Group B match between England and South Africa in the Champions Trophy at the SuperSport Park here Sunday. Champions Trophy: England in semis, South Africa crash outCENTURION - England defeated South Africa by 22 runs in a Group B match and qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy semifinals at the SuperSport Park here Sunday. Sri Lanka drop Muralitharan, ask New Zealand to batJOHANNESBURG - Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakara won the toss and opted to field against New Zealand in a Group B match of the Champions Trophy at the New Wanderers Stadium here Sunday. Champions Trophy: England start with impressive win over Sri LankaJOHANNESBURG - England kept alive their hopes of making the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a Group B match at the New Wanderers Stadium here Friday. Scoreboard: England vs. Sri Lanka, Group B, Champions TrophyJOHANNESBURG - The following is the scoreboard of the Group B match between England and Sri Lanka at the New Wanderers Stadium here Friday. England beat Sri Lanka in Champions TrophyJOHANNESBURG - England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in a Group B match of the Champions Trophy at the New Wanderers Stadium here Friday. Queen’s elite bodyguards queuing up for 2012 women’s beach volleyballLONDON - The Queen’s elite bodyguards are reportedly queuing up for seats to watch the women’s beach volleyball at the London Olympics, which will be taking place three years from now. Hindus demand resignation of Indian cricket coach Kirsten over sex encouragementNEVADA - Hindus have demanded the immediate resignation of Indian cricket coach Gary Kirsten for attacking the moral fiber of the country by reportedly encouraging sex indulgence among the nation’s cricket players in a dossier, claiming it could increase performance. Champions Trophy: Pakistan struggle to beat West IndiesJOHANNESBURG - Pakistan struggled hard to manage a five-wicket win over West Indies in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the Wanderers here Wednesday. Scoreboard: West Indies vs. Pakistan, Group A, Champions TrophyJOHANNESBURG - The following is the scoreboard of the Group A match between West Indies and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy at the Wanderers here Wednesday. Champions Trophy: Pakistan beat West Indies by five wicketsJOHANNESBURG - Pakistan defeated West Indies by five wickets in a Group A one-day international match of the Champions Trophy at the Wanderers here Wednesday. Crime fears grows as South Africa gets ready for FIFA World CupLONDON - As South Africa gets ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the rise in crime is casting doubt on official promises that the tens of thousands of fans heading there next summer will be welcome and safe. IAF hero in death-defying act in Everest lapKATHMANDU - Six months ago he suffered a brain haemorrhage and his doctor ruled out strenuous outdoor sports activities in the immediate future. Dilshan, Mendis give Sri Lanka crucial win in Champions TrophyCENTURION - Sri Lanka started its Champions Trophy campaign with a 55-run win over hosts South Africa via the Duckworth Lewis method in the rain marred opening match of the tournament at the SuperSport Park here Tuesday. Sri Lanka start Champions Trophy with a winCENTURION - Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by 55 runs via the Duckworth Lewis method in the rain marred opening match of the Champions Trophy at the SuperSport Park here Tuesday. Stolen Olympic medals found in shoe box - after 24 yearsMELBOURNE - Australian swimming legend and Olympian John Konrads could scarcely believe when he was told that a gold and two bronze medals, which he won in the 1960 Rome Olympics and were stolen 24 years back, had been found in a shoe box. UAE powerboat crew makes a clean sweep at world championshipsNETTUNO - The Fazza powerboat crew of Arif Al Zafeen and Nader Bin Hindi had their third straight win here at the UIM Class 3 World Championship, WAM news agency reported Monday. Guatemalan motocross champion shot deadGUATEMALA CITY - Oscar Diaz, a 22-year-old motocross driver, was shot dead Sunday in Guatemala, hours after winning the first stage of the National Motocross Championship, police said. Brit football fans to watch 2010 football World Cup on 3D screensLONDON - British fans who can’t make it to South Africa for 2010 football World Cup can catch all England matches on eye-popping digital 3D screens. Liverpool, Villa, Arsenal post wins in English Premier LeagueLONDON - Fernando Torres scored twice as Liverpool won 3-2 at West Ham United Saturday to go third in the English Premier League. $1 mn bonus for Gulf Cup winner UAE football teamABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a bonus of $1 million to players, administrators and coaches of the country’s under-17 football team for winning the sixth Gulf Championship, WAM News agency reported Saturday. Italian police seize Maradona’s diamond studsROME - Beleaguered football legend Diego Maradona had to hand over his diamond studs to police as part payment for the millions he owes the Italian tax authorities. Wolfsburg break losing streak in BundesligaGELSENKIRCHEN - Edin Dzeko scored twice in the second half for VfL Wolfsburg to give the reigning champions a 2-1 victory at Schalke 04 in a Bundesliga match on Friday. Del Potro fulfils dream with US Open upset of FedererNEW YORK - Argentine Juan Del Potro secured his tennis dream at age 20 with a 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 defeat of five-time champion Roger Federer to lift his first Grand Slam trophy at the US Open. Del Potro defeats Federer to win US OpenNEW YORK - Juan Del Potro upset Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 to win the US Open title Monday and fulfill a career dream at age 20. Hong Kong punters bet over $100 mn as racing season startsHONG KONG - Hong Kong people bet over $100 million on the first day of the horse racing season in what is seen as a healthy sign for the city’s economy, race organisers said Monday. Federer, Del Potro reach US Open finalNEW YORK - Roger Federer chased down a Novak Djokovic lob and fired a back-facing, between-the-legs, cross-court winner to setup three match points Sunday on his way into a sixth consecutive final at the US Open. Serena Williams fined for obscene outburstNEW YORK - Serena Williams was handed a $10,500 fine Sunday for the obscene outburst against a lineswomen that got her defaulted on a point penalty from her US Open semi-final Saturday against Kim Clijsters. Nadal to have tests for abdominal problemNEW YORK - Rafael Nadal leaves New York set for medical tests at home in Spain to determine the extent of the abdominal muscle problem that has plagued him for a month. Del Potro humbles Nadal to reach US Open finalNEW YORK - Argentine Juan Del Potro denied deflated Rafael Nadal a place in a career-first US Open final as he reached his first Grand Slam final, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 over the Spaniard Sunday. One out of two Brits think England will win 2010 World Cup: PollLONDON - One out of two British nationals believe that England can win the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a Sunday Times poll has revealed. Women’s US Open semis cancelled after nonstop rainNEW YORK - US Open officials admitted partial defeat on a day of demoralizing rain, with women’s semi-finals cancelled and the conclusion of the interrupted men’s quarter-finals between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Gonzalez in danger from the weather. Michelle Obama to represent Chicago Olympic bidWASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama will be on hand to root for her home town of Chicago when the International Olympic Committee announces which city can host the 2016 competition, the White House said Friday. Cricketers honour Ranji, ‘greatest batsman of all time’LONDON - Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar has led eminent cricketers in London in honouring the original Indian cricketing hero, K.S. Ranjitsinhji, with one devotee describing him as the greatest batsman of all time. US Open: Paes, Black lose in mixed doubles finalNEW YORK - India’s Leander Paes and Cara Black of Zimbabwe were outclassed by Americans Travis Parrott and Carly Gullickson 2-6, 4-6 in the mixed doubles final of the US Open tennis tournament here Thursday. |