Coming off poor performance, there are again questions about the Giants and Titans
Giants, Titans looking to rebound after bad games USA women’s hoops pulls away to top France 81-60, finish first in group at world championships
USA women’s hoops beats France 81-60 OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Diana Taurasi scored 15 points to help the United States beat France 81-60 Saturday and finish first in Group B at the women’s basketball world championship. India assures safe and successful CWGNEW DELHI - With Australia warning of a high risk of terrorism ahead of Commonwealth Games, India Saturday assured the world that it was taking effective measures to ensure a safe and successful sporting event and underlined that it was in touch with all participating countries. Michigan QB Denard Robinson injured in first quarter after a 47-yard run against Bowling Green
Michigan QB Robinson injured against Bowling Green Games traffic curbs to be enforced SundayNEW DELHI - Road lanes will be reserved for Commonwealth Games-related traffic Sunday on some stretches, including National Highway-24 and Ring Road, in the capital, Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory issued Saturday. Games shopping festival kicks off with fervourNEW DELHI - A decked-up Ajmal Khan Road in central Delhi’s Karol Bagh market resembled a venue for a Commonwealth nations conference as flags of 71 countries surrounded the Indian tri-colour, as the Games shopping festival kicked off here Saturday. Kalmadi takes ‘blame’ for CWG mess; stadia lockdown almost complete (Night Lead)NEW DELHI - After days of dithering, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi Saturday took the “blame” for the mess surrounding the Oct 3-14 event. In one more positive step, the police said the security lockdown of the Games venues was almost complete. Narendran, Sailesh top in National RacingCHENNAI - The wet conditions following heavy showers, caught out most drivers, but S. Narendran (TVS Girling) and Sailesh Bolisetti (RAD Racing) survived to win the opening runs in the Formula LGB Swift and Super Saloon classes of the fourth round of the JK Tyre National Racing Championship, here Saturday. Centuries by opening batsmen put Australia in commandCHANDIGARH - Centuries by the opening pair put the Australian cricket team in a commanding position against the Indian Board President’s XI in their warmup match here Saturday. 37 atheletes and officials arrive for CWGNEW DELHI - Thirty-seven athletes and team officials from 11 nations and territories arrived here Saturday for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth nations showcase power textiles in DelhiNEW DELHI - A showcase of textiles from the Commonwealth countries has brought the distinctive dress choices of historical leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Kwame Nkrumah and Queen Victoria in an exposition at the Delhi Crafts Museum. India confident of holding safe, successful C’wealth Games: Govt.NEW DELHI - Ministry of External Affairs here on Saturday said that the Government of India has taken effective measures to ensure safety and security of all during the forthcoming Commonwealth Games and is confident of conducting a safe and successful sporting event. Limited closure of airspace on CWG opening, closingNEW DELHI - With security a key priority for the Commonwealth Games, the government said Saturday there will be limited closure of the Indian capital’s airspace on the opening and closing days of the Oct 3-14 event, but this will not affect routine commercial flights. Games venues’ security lockdown nearly completeNEW DELHI - Security agencies inched closer to the complete lockdown of the Commonwealth Games venues Saturday, eight days before opening of the Oct 3-14 mega event. No CWG tourists so far in renovated DU hostelsNEW DELHI - There had been innumerable protests when Delhi University (DU) students were not permitted to move into their hostels as these were to be renovated for the tourists who were expected to visit the city for the Commonwealth Games. However, with the Oct 3-14 event just eight days away, the hostels are still awaiting their first guests. CWG: Delhi gets park-and-ride facility, foot over-bridgesNEW DELHI - Delhi Saturday gave another boost to its infrastructure ahead of the Commonwealth Games with the inauguration of a special park-and-ride facility and four new foot over-bridges, including one near the main sports venue, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. CWG Village will be ready in a few days: Diplomats assuredNEW DELHI - Commonwealth diplomats were assured Saturday that accommodation for players will be ready in a couple of days, with some of the smaller countries complaining that the facilities in the Games Village were still not up to the mark. Delhi’s hop-on, hop-off bus service from MondayNEW DELHI - Come Monday, Delhi will get the much-awaited hop-on, hop-off bus service for the tourists coming for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games mega sporting event. Fennell can’t explain why CWG entries not made publicNEW DELHI - Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell Saturday was at a loss to explain why the final list of entries of athletes in most of the disciplines has still not been made public with the Commonwealth Games just eight days away. Government brought disrepute to country over Games: BJPNEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday attacked the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee (OC) for bringing disrepute to the country due to poor preparations. Kalmadi owns up to CWG mess; Fennell says India’s image dented (Evening Lead)NEW DELHI - After being in denial mode for weeks, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi Saturday owned up to the mess surrounding the Oct 3-14 event, but deflected this somewhat by saying the infrastructure had not been delivered on time by the government agencies. Padres 4, Reds 3
Padres 4, Reds 3
Only few athletes pulled out of games, says Mike HooperNew Delhi, Sep. 25 (ANI): The Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Hooper on Saturday said that only a small number of athletes have withdrawn themselves from the Games. Perry’s hat trick lifts Ducks past Sharks 5-4
Ducks slip past Sharks 5-4 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Corey Perry had a hat trick and Ryan Getzlaf added four assists to lift the Anaheim Ducks past the San Jose Sharks 5-4 on Friday night. Sleep can wait: Ogilvy stays up late to watch his favorite footy team Aussie Grand Final
Ogilvy stays up late, only to see historic draw Bhullar slips to 25th, Lahiri, Chowrasia make cutKOBE - Gaganjeet Bhullar was unable to build on the excellent first round of four-under 67 and dropped from joint lead to tied 25th with a second round 76 at the Asia Pacific Panasonic Open here Saturday. Chandigarh set to host India Cyclothon SundayCHANDIGARH - Chandigarh, with its special cycling tracks along its wide and clean roads, is set to host the fourth edition of India Cyclothon Sunday. Ferguson campaigning for ManU legend Giggs’ knighthoodLONDON - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he would love to see midfielder Ryan Giggs being made a knight just like himself. Goalie Robert Green turns to religion after Brit World Cup flopLONDON - England and West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has sought spiritual guidance from club chaplain Alan Bolding after his World Cup flop. Hodgson confident of top-four Premier League finish for ‘down-in-dumps’ LiverpoolLondon, Sep 25(ANI): Despite Liverpool’s terrible start to the Premier League season, manager Roy Hodgson insists that a top-four finish is a realistic target. White Sox 2, Angels 1
White Sox 2, Angels 1
PMO denies ministers were pulled up on Games workNEW DELHI - The Prime Minister’s office (PMO) Saturday denied reports that Manmohan Singh had pulled up the Group of Ministers (GOM) in charge of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) for the delays and the shoddy work regarding the Games. Kalmadi accepts blame for CWG mess; India’s image dented, says Fennell (Afternoon Lead)NEW DELHI - After days of denial, Commonwealth Games Organising Commitee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi Saturday accepted the blame for the mess surrounding the Oct 3-14 event, but cushioned this by saying the government agencies had not delivered the infrastructure on time. CWG shopping festival begins SaturdayNEW DELHI - Decorated and illuminated markets will greet visitors as the Commonwealth Games Shopping Festival at mjor markets in the capital will be inaugurated here Saturday evening, an official said Saturday. 34th National Games postponedRANCHI - The 34th National Games, which was to be held in Jharkhand’s Ranchi city from December 9 to 22, has been postponed for the sixth time due to Panchayat elections in the State. |
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