Hamilton says season's great experience will make him better driver next yearOctober 31st, 2009 LONDON - Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton has said that he has gained a lot of experience from this season, which he will utilize to be an even better driver next year. The McLaren star overcame a nightmare start to the season to head into the season finale in Abu Dhabi as the leading points scorer in the past seven races.
Totti undergoes knee surgeryOctober 27th, 2009 ROME - Roma captain Francesco Totti underwent knee surgery in a Rome clinic Monday and is to immediately begin recuperation, the Serie A club's website reported. Totti, 33, had been sidelined for the past three weeks because of pain in his right knee.
Veteran team, 1 rookie _ Brittany Bock _ chosen for US rosterOctober 5th, 2009 Veteran team, 1 rookie chosen for US rosterCHICAGO — Newcomer Brittany Bock was among 18 players chosen by coach Pia Sundhage for the U.S. women's team that will play World Cup champion Germany on Oct.
New Zealand restrict Pakistan to 233October 3rd, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Pakistan made 233 for the loss of nine wickets in 50 overs against New Zealand in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy here Saturday. Umar Akmal was the top scorer with 55 while Mohammad Yousuf made 45.
Australia restrict Pakistan to 205September 30th, 2009 CENTURION - Pakistan made 205 for six in 50 overs against Australia in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the SuperSport Park here Wednesday. Mohammad Yousuf was the top scorer with 45 while Amran Akmal made 44.
Shrikhande to replace Yuvraj in ChallengerSeptember 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Yuvraj Singh, who fractured his right finger during the ongoing Champions Trophy, has been replaced by Maharashta's Ameya Shrikhande in the India Red squad for the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, to be played at Nagpur Oct 8-11. The left-hander, who got injured three days before India's opening match in the Champions Trophy, has been advised a six-week rest.
England set 324 run target for South AfricaSeptember 27th, 2009 CENTURION - England made a mammoth 323 for eight in 50 overs against hosts South Africa in a Group B match of the Champions Trophy at the New Wanderers Stadium here Sunday.
Owais Shah was the top scorer with 98 while Paul Collingwood (82) and Eoin Morgan (67) played crucial knocks.
Sehwag steps down, Gambhir to lead Delhi DaredevilsSeptember 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indias dashing opener Virender Sehwag has decided to step down as Delhi Daredevils captain, making way for Gautam Gambhir who will lead the team in the Champions League next month. Sehwag wanted to concentrate on batting and expressed his desire to step down.
Heatley skates with Sharks for the first time; meets the mediaSeptember 18th, 2009 Heatley joins the SharksSAN JOSE, Calif. — Dany Heatley said he enjoyed his first day of practice with the San Jose Sharks on Friday.
Marshall's goal in 39th minutes leads Crew to 1-0 win over RapidsAugust 2nd, 2009 Marshall's goal lifts Crew past RapidsCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Chad Marshall scored in the 39th minute as the Columbus Crew posted a rare road win with a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.
Top scorer Grafite set to renew Wolfsburg contractJune 26th, 2009 WESTERLAND - Bundesliga top scorer Grafite said Friday he will renew his contract at champions VfL Wolfsburg until 2012. "I will sign on Monday.
South Africa sort out bowling at death: ArthurJune 22nd, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - South Africa may have fallen short of winning the World Twenty20, but coach Mickey Arthur believes they have sorted out the problem of bowling at death. South Africa finally seem to be getting to grips with "death bowling" which has been an ongoing problem in both the 20 overs and 50 overs format for the side.
Rooney wants to be England's record goal scorerJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Ace striker Wayne Rooney has said he wants to get his name engraved in the record books as the man to score 50 goals for England. Rooney said he wants to better the 49-goal record of Sir Bobby Charlton, who even after 37 years of retiring from the game, is still England's leading goal scorer.
Quaranta scores in 36th minute, Moreno adds another goal as United beats Red Bulls 2-0June 5th, 2009 Quaranta, Moreno spark United past Red Bulls 2-0WASHINGTON — Santino Quaranta scored in the 36th minute and Jaime Moreno converted a stoppage-time penalty kick to help D.C. United defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 Thursday night.
Conor Casey scored twice in Rapids' 3-2 win over Red BullsMay 31st, 2009 Casey scores 2 goals as Rapids top Red BullsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Conor Casey scored two goals on headers to take over the league's goal scoring lead, and Mehdi Ballouchy added one on a penalty kick to lift the Colorado Rapids to a 3-2 victory over the struggling New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
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