Indians bus struck by car on way to game, no players injuredAugust 26th, 2009 Indians bus involved in minor accidentKANSAS CITY, Mo. — A bus carrying Cleveland Indians players to a game against the Kansas City Royals has been involved in a minor accident.
Pietersen's injury row takes another twistMay 23rd, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Kevin Pietersen's injury row took another twist when skipper Andrew Strauss revealed that he first felt the problem in the Caribbean. Pietersen has pulled out of the three-match NatWest Series against West Indies because of a sore Achilles.
Under coach Lane Kiffin, 11 Tennessee scholarship players have left Vols programMay 9th, 2009 Under coach Lane Kiffin, 11 Vols players have leftKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A total of 11 Tennessee players with scholarships have left the Volunteers football program under new coach Lane Kiffin, including four since the end of spring practice.
I can not resort to 'danda parade' of players: Younis KhanMay 2nd, 2009 ABU DHABI - Upset over his teams lack luster performance against Australia which handed out an eight wicket defeat to Pakistan in the fourth match to take an unbeatable lead of 3-1 in the five match Dubai one-day series, captain Younis Khan has said that he can not resort to 'danda parade' of the players. Khan, seemingly unhappy over the lack of application, particularly by the senior players of the team, said responsibilities of the team must be shared by each member of the team.
Italian Olympic Committee suspends racism ruling against Juventus pending further hearingApril 30th, 2009 CONI suspends racism ruling against JuventusROME — The Italian Olympic Committee has suspended a ruling by the Italian soccer federation that had ordered Juventus to play its next Serie A home match in an empty stadium as punishment for fans' racist insults. CONI's high court said on Thursday it would meet again on May 14 to make a decision on the case.
Don't be complacent against 'starless' Australia, Younis Khan tells teammatesApril 21st, 2009 DUBAI - Despite the fact that the Australian team would be missing their three top class players in the Dubai one day international series, Pakistan captain Younis Khan has asked teammates not to be complacent against the World Champions. Khan said that the absence of Captain Ricky Ponting, middle order batsman Mike Hussey and fast bowler Mitchell Johnson would not make much different to the Kangaroos, as they still have several talented players in the side.
Indian ice hockey team felicitated for wining IIHF gongApril 7th, 2009 LEH - In a rare honour, the Indian Ice Hockey team was felicitated on its return from Abu Dhabi (UAE), where it participated in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Challenge Cup of Asia. Ajit Kumar Sahu, Deputy Commissioner, Leh in Jammu and Kashmir did the honours.
Yusuf Abdulla included in Kings XI squadApril 5th, 2009 MOHALI - Kings XI Punjab has roped in South African left-arm medium fast bowler Yusuf Abdulla in place of injured West Indian Jerome Taylor. They have also included David Nosworthy, head coach of South African first class team The Lions in its coaching team.
Shearer's law prevails at Newcastle FCApril 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Former England international Alan Shearer has laid down the law at Newcastle. Shearer has hit his players with a series of strict rules.
Akhtar, Gul to face extensive tests to prove match-fitness prior to selectionMarch 28th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan pacers Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul, who are expecting a call for national duty ahead of the one-day series against Australia, will have to go through an extensive fitness test to prove their match-fitness. According to sources, the Pakistan team management is planning to organize a fitness test before the squad for the UAE series is announced.
Shoaib backs Pak to beat Australia in the absence of greatsMarch 26th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar believes that the Australian team does not pose as great a threat now as it did three to four years ago. Akhtar said it was much easier to beat the Aussies now, as they did not have many star players in the squad.
Bagan may rest key players in AFC Cup tieMarch 17th, 2009 KOLKATA - Mohun Bagan coach Karim Bencharifa is toying with the idea of resting his key players in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup group B tie against Jordan's Al Wihdat to keep them fresh for the remaining matches of the gruelling I-League. While conceding that Al Wihdat will be as tough a rival as Syria's Al Karama, against whom Mohun Bagan lost 0-1 in their maiden game at Sanaa, the host team's coach Karim Bencharifa said his top priority now was the I-league where the city giants were still with a chance to win the title.
Netherlands send star hockey players back homeJanuary 30th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - European champions the Netherlands were left embarrassed here Saturday when they had to send their star players Taeke Takeme and Teum de Noiijer back home after they were found violating the norms regarding the number of players in the Punjab Gold Cup Hockey Tournament. 'Each teams can bring 18 players for the tournament but the Netherlands came here with a 20-player squad.
Jadeja aiming to make best of break against Sri LankaJanuary 25th, 2009 CHENNAI - Rookie all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he is excited at the prospect of sharing the dressing room with senior players. Jadeja said he was thrilled to be part of the team and is looking forward to the tour.
Kapil tells court he is a cricketer, does not know BCCI rulesJanuary 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev Friday told the Delhi High Court that he was just a cricketer and not aware of the rules and regulations of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Kapil was being cross-examined on a plea by him seeking the court's direction to the BCCI to release the pension due to him and other players who joined the rival Indian Cricket League (ICL).
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