Perry decides to play British Open after meeting with doctors for his dying motherBETHESDA, Md. — Kenny Perry has decided to play in the British Open next week after meeting with doctors for his mother, who is dying of blood cancer. Formar Indian skipper Dravid among 30 probables for Champions Trophy
List of ICC Champions Trophy 2009 probables 30 for South Africa
Fourth of July shooting thrusts darker side of former NFL QB’s private life into spotlight
Police rule shooting of ex-NFL QB McNair a homicide; death of girlfriend still unclassifiedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn’t say it was a murder-suicide — even with his 20-year-old girlfriend dead at his feet from a single bullet. Morneau’s homer, Blackburn’s latest complete game lead Twins past Tigers 6-2, tighten raceMINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau punctuated a productive series — and celebrated another All-Star game selection — with a two-run homer for the Minnesota Twins in a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Paes-Black lose Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Final
Paes-Black lose Wimbledon mixed doubles finalLONDON - India’s Leander Paes and Cara Black of Zimbabwe went down to Mark Knowles of Bahamas and German Anna-Lena Groenefeld 5-7, 3-6 in the Wimbledon mixed doubles final here Sunday. Blanton outpitches Santana, Rollins and Utley homer in Phils’ 2-0 win over MetsPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies knew they had a great opportunity to get back on track with a hurting New York Mets squad in town. Paes-Black lose in Wimbeldon mixed doubles finalLONDON - Top seeds Leander Paes and his Zimbabwean partner Cara Black lost in the final of Wimbeldon mixed doubles here Sunday. BBC apologises for new racial faux pasLONDON - The producers of BBC’s The One Show have apologised for a new racial faux pas, which comes just five months after the channel sacked Carol Thatcher for comparing a tennis player to a ‘golliwog’ on the show. Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair shot and killedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans’ drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead in a downtown condominium. Coughlin, Cowher, Fisher, Gruden, Harbaugh visit troops in Iraq in USO trip for NFL coachesThe soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. “Miffed” PCB likely to skip Mumbai meeting to assert its stand on WC hosting issueLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to participate in the meeting with the three hosts of the 2011 World Cup India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, to discuss and sort out the hosting rights issues. Beauty queen gives styling tips to old school friend Andy MurrayEDINBURGH - Miss Scotland has told The Scotsman she has been giving her former school friend and British tennis star Andy Murray fashion and styling tips. Ron Artest leaving Rockets for Lakers?
Defending champ Anthony Kim sets course record at Congressional with 62 for 2-shot leadBETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim is regaining a lot of his strength and a little of his swagger. He can only hope his record start Thursday at the AT&T National will allow him to get rid of some frustration built up from a year of not winning. Serena Williams saves a match point, rallies to beat Dementieva in Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams saved a match point and rallied to beat Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 Thursday, reaching the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row. Somdev surprised his Grand Slam debut came in doublesNEW DELHI - Somdev Devvarman, back from his maiden stint at the Wimbledon tennis championships, says he is amused that his Grand Slam debut happened to be in the doubles event. Commonwealth Games venues will be completed in time: Sports ministryNEW DELHI - India’s junior sports minister Pratik Prakashbapu Patil Thursday assured Parliament that construction of venues for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the city will be completed in time. Serena Williams faces Elena Dementieva, Venus Williams vs. Dinara Safina at Wimbledon todayWIMBLEDON, England — The Williams sisters are in action in Wimbledon’s women’s semifinals today. Scheduled first up on Centre Court is second-seeded Serena vs. No. 4 Elena Dementieva. Five-time champion and third-seeded Venus is paired in the second match against top-ranked Dinara Safina. The sisters have met in three previous Wimbledon finals, with Serena winning the first two and Venus coming out on top last year. Two Andys _ Murray and Roddick _ to meet for spot in Wimbledon final; Federer to play HaasWIMBLEDON, England — Most of the talk at Wimbledon has been about the likelihood of a final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray. It turns out another Andy is also making a strong title run. Blissfully bleary: US gets short Gold Cup turnaround following Confederations Cup heroicsTUKWILA, Wash. — Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground. Shaq arrives: Shaquille O’Neal tours Cavaliers’ hq, gets physical following blockbuster tradeCLEVELAND — Shaquille O’Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. Death of Arguello brings to mind epic brawl with Pryor, one of boxing’s signature fightsNEW YORK — Nearly three decades ago, a ferocious puncher and a brilliant ring tactician waged one of boxing’s epic brawls under the twinkling lights of the Orange Bowl in Miami, a fight so big that few remember Roberto Duran was on the undercard. Knicks meet with Kidd to open NBA free agency, but make no contract offerNEW YORK — The New York Knicks have met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. BCCI finalises venues for ODI series against AustraliaMUMBAI - The Indian cricket board Wednesday finalised the seven venues for the one-day series against Australia in October-November. Roger Federer highlights Wimbledon men’s quarterfinals today against Ivo KarlovicWIMBLEDON, England — It’s the men’s quarterfinals today at Wimbledon as five-time champion Roger Federer, closing in on a record 15th Grand Slam title, is scheduled first on Centre Court against big-serving 6-foot-10 Croat Ivo Karlovic, followed by No. 3 Andy Murray of Britain against Spanish wild card Juan Carlos Ferrero. Vicky Chandhok running for FIA president’s postCHENNAI - Vicky Chandhok Wednesday confirmed that he is in the running for the post of the president of the Paris-based Federation Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA), the worlds governing body for motor sport. Williams sisters to face Russians Safina and Dementieva for spots in Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon could be headed for another all-Williams final. Then again, it could be an all-Russian matchup. Cabrera hits go-ahead double in 8th, Yankees beat Seattle 8-5 for 6th straight winNEW YORK — Melky Cabrera hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning and Mariano Rivera tossed out the first ball — and threw the final pitch — as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 8-5 Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. NHL supports Jerry Reinsdorf’s bid to buy the Phoenix CoyotesSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The NHL believes Jerry Reinsdorf can succeed where Jerry Moyes failed as owner of the financially ailing Phoenix Coyotes. Flames sign star defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to multiyear dealCALGARY, Alberta — Jay Bouwmeester was ready to be a piece of the Calgary Flames’ puzzle instead of carrying the load for another team. Williams sisters sweep as Safin overcomes serving stuttersLONDON - Women followed the Wimbledon formbook Tuesday with the top four seeds powering into the semi-finals as the Williams sisters moved closer to another title showdown. Venus and Serena Williams win to reach Wimbledon semis and close in on another finalWIMBLEDON, England — Venus and Serena Williams are one round away from meeting in another Wimbledon final. |
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MUMBAI -Rahul Dravid stands to make it to the one-day squad after two years as the cricket selectors Monday included him among the 30 probables for September’s Champions Trophy in South Africa.
CHENNAI - The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) senior selection committee today met at the M A Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday and selected the following 30 probables for the ICC Champions Trophy 2009 to be held in South Africa in September this year.
Shooting unveils very different sides of McNair
LONDON - India’s Leander Paes and Cara Black of Zimbabwe went down to Mark Knowles of Bahamas and German Anna-Lena Groenefeld 5-7, 3-6 in the Wimbledon mixed doubles final here Sunday.
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports. The free-agent forward told CBSSports.com on Thursday that he was leaving the Houston Rockets to join Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA champion Lakers. “I’m definitely going to L.A. — to sign, yeah,” Artest told CBSSports.com. “Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I’m in L.A. right now.”
