Duckworth to review D/L method, slams Indian rivalLONDON - The international system by which rain-affected cricket matches are decided will be revised after England was beaten by West Indies in a do-or-die tie shortened by rain, a newspaper reported Wednesday. Boston Bruins give GM Chiarelli contract extensionBOSTON — The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Peter Chiarelli to a contract extension, rewarding the architect who built the team with the second-best record in the NHL last season. Perfect Pair: Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant lead Los Angeles Lakers back to NBA summit togetherORLANDO, Fla. — The coach stood to the side and watched as his team executed its final play of the NBA season to perfection. It’s the one that had worked nine previous times. This wasn’t his famed triangle offense, this was the celebration circle. Goa beat Bengal to win Santosh TrophyCHENNAI - Goa exorcised the ghosts of the past by pulling off a 4-2 victory against nemesis Bengal via the penalty shootout following a goalless 120 minutes in the final of the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy here Sunday. NHL gets a great final, but more importantly sets stage for good times aheadMuhammad Ali was at Joe Louis Arena, perhaps waiting for a fight to break out. One did in Game 7 of the NHL championships, but not in the traditional hockey sense. Manchester United owner to spend money on world-class playersLONDON - Manchester United’s American owner Malcolm Glazer has promised that the 80 million pounds earned from the sale of Christiano Rolando will be used in buying “world class players” and not to reduce the club’s 700 million pounds debt. Karthikeyan qualifies 14th for Le Mans raceLE MANS - Driving for Kolles Audi team, Narain Karthikeyan, the former Formula One driver, qualified 14th on a grid of 55 cars for this weekend’s Le Mans 24-hour race here. Andy Murray has song written for him by Scottish bandLONDON - Scottish professional tennis player Andy Murray, who is the highest-ranked British player, has a song solely dedicated to him by a Scottish band. CA struggles to handle Oz players when their lives are spinning out of controlMELBOURNE - Cricket Australia officials are facing the chastening fact that they are not able to handle cricket’s wild children well, after troubled all rounder Andrew Symonds was relieved of his contract for breaking alcohol related rules during the T20 World Cup. Magic mirror: Reflection not pretty for Orlando after losing Game 4 of NBA finals to LakersORLANDO, Fla. — Magic coach Stan Van Gundy tried to sleep. He closed his eyes, but his cluttered basketball brain, a cyclone of Xs and Os, wouldn’t relax. Fired AmeriCorps inspector general for national service says he acted properlyWASHINGTON — An inspector general fired by President Barack Obama said Friday he acted “with the highest integrity” in investigating AmeriCorps and other government-funded national service programs. Obama removes AmeriCorps inspector general after probe of Obama supporterWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he has lost confidence in the inspector general who investigates AmeriCorps and other national service programs and has told Congress he is removing him from the position. Obama removes AmeriCorps inspector general after probe of Obama’s supporterWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he has lost confidence in the inspector general who investigates AmeriCorps and other national service programs and has told Congress he is removing him from the position. Leading the way: Center fielder Bo Davis drives Southern Miss to College World SeriesJACKSON, Miss. — Bo Davis is the perfect leadoff hitter for Southern Miss. USC officials go online to discuss twin NCAA investigations involving football, basketballLOS ANGELES — Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett and another senior administrator have gone online to discuss twin NCAA investigations involving the Trojans’ football and basketball programs. Vikings coach says to ’stay tuned’ to see if Brett Favre can still throw; coach and QB talkedEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Eventually, the Minnesota Vikings will need to know: Is Brett Favre going to play or not? Lawrence puts Goa in Santosh Trophy finalCHENNAI - A penalty by Climax Lawrence in injury time delivered Goa a 1-0 win against a prodigal Tamil Nadu in the semifinals of the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy here Thursday. Symonds is driven by money: SlaterSYDNEY - Former Australian opener Michael Slater feels troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds has lost his spark to play for the national team and is driven by big bucks. Collignwood takes an innovative swipe on Warne’s jibesLONDON - Australian spin legend Shane Warne may have slated Paul Collignwood for showing a lack of imagination in his captaincy, but England T20 captain took innovative swipe on Australia’s elimination from the World Twenty20. 2010 World Cup: Brazil win, Argentina stumble in qualifiersRIO DE JANEIRO/QUITO - Brazil sealed their recovery in the South American qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with a 2-1 comeback win against Paraguay while archrivals Argentina stumbled and lost 0-2 to Ecuador. Chase Utley’s 2nd homer of game sends Phillies to 5-4 win over Mets in 11 inningsNEW YORK — Chase Utley got another chance to hit only because Jayson Werth made a dazzling play on defense. Seahawks coach Jim Mora: Vick deserves 2nd NFL chance, but it won’t be with SeattleRENTON, Wash. — Seahawks coach Jim Mora says Michael Vick deserves to be reinstated to the NFL, though that second chance apparently wouldn’t come in Seattle. Tour de France to conduct more than 500 doping tests, cycling chief saysPARIS — More than 500 doping tests, including targeted checks, will be conducted before and during the Tour de France, says the head of the cycling union. Vikings coach says he never told Favre to make up his mind about playing by this weekMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings never told Brett Favre to make up his mind by this week if he wants to play, according to coach Brad Childress. Just like Dad: Jets’ Rex Ryan speaking what’s on his mind the way Buddy didFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Rex Ryan realizes anything he says might end up on another’s team’s bulletin board. Even in June, with the season still months away. In downturn, some businesses finding the best strategy is to offer something for nothingLAKEWOOD, N.J. — Some businesses are finding that the best price they can charge is nothing at all. Closer Brad Lidge put on disabled list by Philadelphia Phillies with sprained right kneeNEW YORK — Charlie Manuel watched Brad Lidge struggle with reduced velocity and a bad arm slot. Ponting sings Ashes tune to lessen ouster painLONDON - Knocked out of the World Twenty20, Australian captain Ricky Ponting was left singing the Ashes tune to lessen their pain. Santosh Trophy: Bengal to clash with Services in semi-finals WednesdayCHENNAI - There will be no comebacks from here on as the semi-finals of the 63rd Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy get underway here Wednesday with 29 times champions Bengal taking on the Services in a repeat of last year’s clash. Mariners recall C Jamie Burke from Tacoma, designate reliever Denny Stark for assignmentSEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners recalled catcher Jamie Burke from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday and designated reliever Denny Stark for assignment. Brawn GP’s Jenson Button wins Turkish Grand Prix for 6th victory in 7 F1 races this seasonISTANBUL — Jenson Button continued his dominating Formula One run at the Turkish Grand Prix, where a sixth victory in seven races propelled the Brawn GP driver closer to a championship that is his to lose. Motor City Meltdown: Penguins lose momentum, confidence during discouraging 5-0 lossDETROIT — The Pittsburgh Penguins lost their momentum, confidence and composure, their scoring touch and their goaltending. Their stars? They seemed lost, too. Lannan throws 1st career complete game; Nationals get 3 homers in 7-1 win over MetsWASHINGTON — Helped out by all sorts of double plays and supported by three home runs, John Lannan threw his first career complete game Saturday night to lead the Washington Nationals to a 7-1 victory over the New York Mets. By winning 1st French Open, Federer can tie Sampras’ 14 majors, complete career Grand SlamPARIS — All of Roger Federer’s bad memories from past French Open finals could be wiped away Sunday. Santosh Trophy: Goa beat Services, Karnataka knock out Maharashtra (Lead)CHENNAI - Unimpressive Goa eked out a 1-0 victory against a 10-man Services for their first win while Karnataka ended Maharashtra’s campaign with a 2-0 win in Group B quarterfinal league matches of the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Nehru Stadium here Friday. |
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