Akram's wife was flown abroad 'against doctors advice'October 27th, 2009 LAHORE - Huma Wasim, the wife of Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram, was flown abroad against the advice of physicians treating her at an hospital here, a media report said Tuesday. "A panel of 10 senior doctors of three private hospitals of Lahore were not in favour of taking Huma abroad (Singapore) keeping in view her serious condition," one of her physicians told the newspaper Dawn Monday.
Pak cricket fraternity grieves over Akram's wife's untimely deathOctober 26th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed grief over the sudden death of his former teammate Waseem Akram's wife, Huma Waseem. Talking to media persons at Akram's residence here, Haq said he would pray for the departed soul and to give courage to the grief stricken family members in this moment of sorrow.
Match-fixing allegations 'Indian propaganda' to tarnish Pak cricket's image: Pak CommitteeOctober 14th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports has rejected all match-fixing allegations leveled against captain Younis Khan and coach Intikhab Alam, saying it was all Indian propaganda to tarnish Pakistan cricket's image. The committee, which had summoned Khan and Alam along with the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt to explain the reason behind the team's defeat in the ICC Champions Trophy, said there was no authenticity in the match-fixing allegations.
South Africa's Olympic committee starts inquiry into track body's handling of Caster SemenyaOctober 9th, 2009 SAfrica's Olympic committee starts Semenya hearingJOHANNESBURG — South Africa's Olympic committee has begun its investigation into the handling of Caster Semenya by the country's track officials. Mark Etheridge, spokesman for the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, says the hearings began Friday and would go into next week.
Bellicose Pak 'match-fixing' roar ends in a whimper!October 8th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports chairman Jamshed Dasti has back tracked from his earlier statement in which he had accused the Pakistani cricket team of 'fixing' the ICC champions Trophy matches against Australia and New Zealand. Dasti, in an apparent volte-face, said he never accused the team of losing the matches intentionally, and that he has been 'misunderstood'.
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes being evaluated by doctors after hamstring discomfort while runningSeptember 30th, 2009 Mets SS Reyes feels discomfort in hamstringWASHINGTON — New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is being evaluated by doctors after feeling discomfort in his injured right hamstring while running. Reyes has been on the disabled list since May.
PCB denies forming special committee for New Zealand seriesSeptember 19th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rebutted reports regarding the formation of a four member organizing committee to look projects related to the proposed series against New Zealand scheduled to be held at Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A PCB spokesperson rejected reports of any such committee being formed under board's financial advisor Mohammad Naeem.
South Africa's track body asks for investigation of handling of gender test caseSeptember 17th, 2009 SAfrica track body asks for gender test inquiryJOHANNESBURG — South Africa's national track body has called for a commission of inquiry into its handling of Caster Semenya's case. Athletics South Africa has been criticized for failing to protect the runner whose gender has been questioned.
South Africa's athletics body calls for inquiry into its handling of sex test caseSeptember 17th, 2009 SAfrica track body wants sex test case studiedJOHANNESBURG — South Africa's national track body has called for a commission of inquiry into its handling of Caster Semenya's case. Athletics South Africa has been criticized for failing to protect the runner whose sex has been questioned.
Fennell's apprehensions were based on old CAG reportSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A four-month old Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report seems to have alarmed Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell so much that he shot off a letter to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to seek the intervention of the Prime Minister in the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. A top official of the organising committee told IANS that the CAG report had details of last year's preparation but development work including construction of venues and organisation have improved rapidly in the last few month.
PCB discontinues inquiry against Shoaib Akhtar after apologySeptember 9th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has discontinued its enquiry against controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for criticizing the team management on a television chat show. PCB chairman Ijaz Butt told media persons here, that since Akhtar has admitted his mistake and apologized for the same, board has also decided to drop the inquiry.
Canada official charged with killing cyclist says he's innocentSeptember 2nd, 2009 Former attorney general says he's innocentTORONTO — A former Ontario attorney general charged with criminal negligence in the death of a Toronto cyclist resigned from his economic development job Wednesday but said he's innocent. Michael Bryant announced his resignation as CEO of Invest Toronto, a corporation tasked with attracting investment to the city.
Call for probe into presence of bookies in Pak team Colombo hotelAugust 1st, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have demanded an inquiry over reports of presence of some alleged bookies in the Colombo hotel where the Pakistani team stayed during the Test series last month. Former PCB chief Tauqir Zia asked the board to carry out an independent inquiry into the issue.
Brazilian driver Felipe Massa now awake, speaking to family; more improvement expectedJuly 27th, 2009 Felipe Massa now speaking, moving his limbsBUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa was awake and talking to family members Monday, making significant improvement after his high-speed crash two days earlier. The chief surgeon at AEK hospital said Massa is now breathing unassisted and moving his limbs.
Ky. school system report on football player death says coach followed rules for hot practicesJuly 1st, 2009 Report on Ky. player death: Coach followed rulesLOUISVILLE, Ky.