1-2-3 batsman are key to winning Ashes, says HaydenMay 23rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Former Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden, who sees the battle between his heirs and the England opening trio as crucial to the destiny of the Ashes series, said winning the Ashes will be easy if the top three batsman click. "Batting in English conditions, you can often go through benign stages, but not when you're facing the new ball and it is swinging.
Future of Test in hands of grounds men: PietersenMay 17th, 2009 LONDON - England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen has insisted that the five-day version of the game needs to be spiced up, pleading with grounds men that the future of the game is in their hands. The huge popularity of the shorter Twenty20 format and the mega cash on offer for players in the lucrative Indian Premier League have cast a dark cloud over Test cricket.
GMAC Bowl replaces Humanitarian Bowl in ACC's 9-game postseason lineupMay 9th, 2009 ACC adds GMAC Bowl to its postseason lineupGREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has added a bowl to its lineup of nine postseason games.
Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still haunted by Super BowlMay 2nd, 2009 Whisenhunt haunted by Super BowlTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still hasn't watched a tape of the Cardinals' loss to Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl.
Steelers start minicamp without inside linebacker Larry Foote, or much dramaMay 1st, 2009 Not many available jobs as Steelers open minicampPITTSBURGH — Unlike coach Mike Tomlin's first minicamp two years ago, there probably won't be much drama when the Pittsburgh Steelers begin their lone mandatory offseason practices Friday. Only a couple of months into the job, Tomlin was greeted in 2007 by several players who openly wished another man had been hired for his job.
Navy signs agreement to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlApril 29th, 2009 Navy commits to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy has signed an agreement to appear in the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex.
La. House speaker: State shouldn't rush on Saints deal even if it means losing Super BowlApril 23rd, 2009 House speaker: La. shouldn't rush on Saints dealBATON ROUGE, La.
EagleBank Bowl gets post-Christmas slot for 2009, will pit Army vs No. 8 team from ACCApril 23rd, 2009 EagleBank Bowl goes post-Christmas for 2009WASHINGTON — The second edition of the EagleBank Bowl will get a better time slot than the first. Bowl organizers announced Thursday that the only bowl game played in the nation's capital will take place on Dec.
Clarke says does not need 'serious speed' to defeat Pak in Dubai ODIsApril 22nd, 2009 DUBAI - Australia's acting captain Michael Clarke has said that he will not need "serious speed" to defeat Pakistan in the one-day series in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Admitting that he did not have the kind of pace attack that Pakistan has, Clarke said: "If you have a look at their three or four main fast bowlers, they're as good as any attack around the world."
"Speed obviously helps, but conditions will determine that.
Cards' schedule violates Fiesta contract, parties try to resolve issueApril 22nd, 2009 Cards' schedule violates Fiesta contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals violated terms of their University of Phoenix contract by scheduling their final home game in the upcoming season one day before the Fiesta Bowl.
Brett Lee to use IPL stint to earn Oz recall for AshesMarch 15th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Out of reckoning pacer Brett Lee has said that the short spells he will bowl in the Indian Premier League will be ideal preparation for what he hopes will be his third Ashes cricket tour of England. Lee returns to action next month in a stint with IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab, with whom he played four matches in the inaugural season, and is intent on making the tour after surgery sidelined him from Australia's current campaign in South Africa.
India-New Zealand ODI reduced to 38 oversMarch 3rd, 2009 NAPIER - The first one-day international (ODI) between India and New Zealand resumed after two hours and 20 minutes of play was lost due to rain forcing the officials to reduce it to a 38 overs per side here Tuesday. With 12 overs short, three bowlers can bowl eight overs and two can bowl seven.
Bhambri family feels elevated and happyJanuary 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Yuki in Japanese means courage and snow. The youngest of the Bhambri siblings showed both grit and cool temperament in ample measure on his way to becoming the first Indian to win a junior Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
Steyn bowls South Africa to the verge of historic series winDecember 28th, 2008 MELBOURNE - Dale Steyn grabbed his second five-wicket haul on the fourth day of the second cricket Test against Australia here Monday to take South Africa to the verge of an historic series win. Chasing 183 to win, South Africa were 30 for no loss with skipper Graeme Smith on 25 and Neil McKenzie three at the close of play after Steyn's fiver bowled out Australia for 247 in the second innings, despite a valiant skipper's knock of 99 by Ricky Ponting.
Australia include Hauritz, retain Symonds for Boxing Day TestDecember 24th, 2008 MELBOURNE - Australia captain Ricky Ponting said on the eve of the Boxing Day cricket Test against South Africa that the only change in his side from the eleven that lost the first one in Perth is that off-spinner Nathan Hauritz comes in for Jason Krejza. Krejza, who had a fantastic debut against India, taking 12 wickets last month, had match figures of one for 204 in Perth.
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