Ponting’s emotional pre-match talk inspired Oz win
MELBOURNE - Skipper Ricky Ponting asked his team to be brave and face the might of Sachin Tendulkar and India in the nail biting fifth ODI at Hyderabad, which Australia won by three runs.
Cricket
Prime Minister condoles demise of noted journalist Prabhash Joshi
NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Dr.
Sourav to lead Knight Riders, Whatmore appointed coach
KOLKATA - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Friday announced that former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly will lead the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season-III next year, replacing New Zealand's Brendon McCullum.
Guwahati wicket promises another India-Australia run-feast
GUWAHATI - After the run-feast at Hyderabad, fans can expect another high-scoring entertainer between India and Australia in the sixth One-Day International at the Nehru Stadium here Sunday.
Hockey
Avs move to 6-0 at home with 4-3 shootout win
DENVER - Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.
Richards, Morrow send Stars past Canucks
DALLAS - Brad Richards scored midway through the second period, Brenden Morrow added a third-period power-play goal, and the Dallas Stars beat Vancouver 2-1 despite a 45-save performance by Canucks rookie Cory Schneider on Friday night.
Caps break 3-game skid, beat Panthers 4-1
SUNRISE, Fla. - Jose Theodore stopped 28 shots, Brian Pothier had a goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Friday night to break a three-game losing streak.
Football
Colts put CB Jackson, S Sanders on IR
INDIANAPOLIS - The injury bug is still haunting the Indianapolis Colts.
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No. 5 Boise State survives Louisiana Tech 45-35
RUSTON, La. - Just when Boise State looked vulnerable, Kellen Moore and the Broncos quickly reminded a national television audience why they've been unbeatable.
Final pre-bowl coaches' poll to be open ballot
WACO, Texas - The final regular-season ballot of every voter in the USA Today college football coaches' poll will remain public.
Golf
Bo Bae Song leads Mizuno Classic
SHIMA, Japan - South Korea's Bo Bae Song birdied the final hole for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead in the Mizuno Classic.
Lahiri takes a three-shot lead in BILT Open
GREATER NOIDA - Having won his last outing on the Indian domestic Tour, Anirban Lahiri indicated he is ready for more as he dominated proceedings on the second day of the BILT Open 2009.
Soccer
New Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player
PROVO, Utah - A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons.
Beckham's off-field revenue soared after LA move
LONDON - David Beckham earned nearly 10 million pounds ($16.5 million) from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Sachin Tendulkar Records, Photos and Videos
Hyderabad- 5th Nov, 2009 may not be remembered as a very good day for Indian cricket as it losses the 5the ODI against Australia at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.
Boozer, Jazz rebound in 113-99 win over Spurs
SALT LAKE CITY - Carlos Boozer ended his slump with 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing skid by beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night.
Liverpool’s Torres may need hernia surgery
LONDON - Liverpool FC striker Fernando Torres has flown to Spain to undergo more tests on his dodgy groin, as there are fears that he may need hernia surgery.
Kotalik's goal, 2 assists lift Rangers over Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta - Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers halted a four-game, road-losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
India vs Australia 5th ODI
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Johnson and Crawford help Hawks beat Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford had 26 points each to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 113-105 on Wednesday night.
Phillies' bid for repeat falls short against Yanks
NEW YORK - Ryan Howard kept striking out.
NY Yankees fans celebrate World Series win
NEW YORK - Hundreds of Yankees fans in New York City who hit the streets to revel in their team's 27th World Series championship have been greeted by an NYPD van, several patrol cars with lights flashing and officers standing on street corners.
Bryant's 41 points lead Lakers past Rockets in OT
HOUSTON - Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets 103-102 on Wednesday night.
‘Iron’ Mike Tyson loses cool when reminded of rape during live TV show
LONDON - Boxing legend Mike Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight world champion at the age of 20, showed his bad side once again when he got infuriated during a live TV show.Baseball
A-Rod, champion Yankees honored at Knicks game
NEW YORK - Thanks to Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees, Madison Square Garden finally had some champions on the court again.
Yanks' Damon wants to return, will explore options
NEW YORK - Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr.
Reds minor leaguer suspended for banned substance
NEW YORK - A minor league pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds' organization has been suspended for 50 games for using and possessing a performance-enhancing substance.
Twins get SS Hardy, Brewers get OF Gomez
MINNEAPOLIS - The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J.
Basketball
Roy scores 24 to lift new-look Blazers over Spurs
PORTLAND, Ore. - Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Kaman leads Clippers in 118-90 win
OAKLAND, Calif. - Chris Kaman had 22 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a seven-game losing streak in the Oakland Arena with a 118-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.
Kobe reaches 24,000 points, leads Lakers past Griz
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
Latest
Undefeated Zenyatta ready to race the boys
ARCADIA, Calif. - Bring on the boys.
Ferguson asks Man U to get their act together against Chelsea
LONDON - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered his men to get their act together ahead of the crucial clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Torres to play through pain defying doctor’s orders to halt Liverpool slump
LONDON - Ace Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, who is suffering from a groin injury, will defy his doctor's orders to bring his club out of its slump.
Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC
SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson has taken the 54-hole lead in the HSBC Champions with a 5-under 67, setting up a Sunday matchup with Tiger Woods in the final World Golf Championship of the year.
Tennis
Gasquet faces cocaine-kiss hearing next week
BASEL, Switzerland - Tennis player Richard Gasquet will go before the highest court in sports Tuesday for what he says was a cocaine-tainted kiss in a nightclub.
Sports
Flyers-Sabres Sums
Philadelphia 1 2 2-5Buffalo 0 1 1-2 First Period_1, Philadelphia, Carcillo 1 (Coburn, Laperriere), 18:39.
Ruling on Serena's US Open tirade expected soon
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy - A ruling on Serena Williams' U.S.
Ruling on SWilliams' US Open tirade expected soon
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy - A ruling on Serena Williams' U.S.
World
UAE to lead world bodybuilding federation
DUBAI - Osama Ahmed Al Shafaar of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was named the chairman of the World Bodybuilding Federation, WAM news agency reported.
One in 20 Brit kids believe Hitler was Germany’s football coach!
LONDON - Adolf Hitler was Germany's football coach.
UAE to host world triathlon event in 2010
ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host world triathlon competition here in March next year, WAM news agency reported Thursday.
Toyota to quit Formula One racing: Reports
TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp, the world's largest carmaker, is planning to quit Formula One racing, Japanese media reports said Wednesday.
Maple Leafs-Hurricanes Sums
Toronto 0 2 1-3Carolina 2 0 0-2 First Period_1, Carolina, Sutter 3 (Brind'Amour, Corvo), 7:51.
Danis makes 23 saves, Devils win fourth straight
NEWARK, N.J. - Yann Danis made 23 saves and stopped four in-close attempts in the third period against his former Islanders teammates, helping the New Jersey Devils beat New York 2-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season
LOS ANGELES - Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.
Battle leads PSU to 82-51 win over Slippery Rock
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Talor Battle had 16 points and 10 rebounds Friday night, leading Penn State to an 82-51 exhibition victory over Division II Slippery Rock.
Boxing
India boxers Mary Kom, Kavita win golds at Asian Indoor Games
HANOI - World Champion boxer M.C Mary Kom and Kavita Goyat won gold for India in the Asian Indoor Games here Wednesday.
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