Cricket: North Wales round-upWednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:46AMWILL EVANS wrote his name in the North Wales Premier Division record books as Mochdre recorded a winning draw against Chirk. Evans’ unbeaten 216 is the highest individual innings in the Premier Division’s history, and the second highest recorded in the league.
Pakistan eye series-levelling win at Lord’sWednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:23AMLONDON: Pakistan and England head into the fourth and final Test here at Lord’s confident they can make the other collapse.
Front Pew with Reverend Ronald BlairSunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:51AMJAMAICAOBSERVER.COM, the most concise and in-depth website for news,business, sport, commentary, entertainment, education, and lifestyle coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
UTech could get Trelawny landsSunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:41AMThe University of Technology (UTech) could soon be getting access to government lands in Trelawny to establish its western campus, but the university will not get the largely idle multi-purpose stadium in the parish.
A news sport in Milford: Cricket?Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 11:13PMThe batting cages and practice field at the Milford Sports Center on Central Street were in full use Wednesday night as the Milford Hawks prepared for their game this weekend. The Hawks are a new local team, having just started playing this summer. But their game of choice is not baseball. Their game, their passion, is cricket.
Soccer star making impact as kickerSaturday, August 14, 2010 @ 10:43PMIt didn’t take long for new Plainsmen placekicker J.P .(Joao Paull) Maciel to get noticed out on the field.
Kelly planning to make waves in next year’s meetSaturday, August 14, 2010 @ 5:53PMKUALA LUMPUR: Unknown to many, a swimming prodigy is fast making a name for herself in the Middle East and could soon be making waves for Malaysia from next year.
Javeed sizzles for Syndicate BankWednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:36PMHYDERABAD: A fine spell by M.A. Javeed (six for 41) helped Syndicate Bank bundle out Khalsa for 131 on the first day of the A-Division (two-day) league cricket championship match here on Wednesday.
Leo Pinto deadWednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:36PMCHENNAI: Former hockey Olympian and an outstanding goalkeeper, Leo Pinto passed away on Wednesday. He was the oldest living Indian Olympic medallist at 96.
Quit heat on Kalmadi, panic freezes panelWednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:26PMNew Delhi, Aug. 11: The scandal-ridden Commonwealth Games organising committee is frozen in inertia, too afraid to finalise new contracts, as pressure appears to mount on its chief Suresh Kalmadi to resign, even from within his own party.
Flower wants Pietersen to tie up county dealWednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:56PMBIRMINGHAM: Kevin Pietersen has been told to find himself a new county by next season or risk jeopardising his England central contract.
Pakistan crumble against England’s swingFriday, August 6, 2010 @ 6:38AMIt’s a long walk back to the pavillion for Azhar Ali, who was dismissed for nought after facing 32 deliveries. —AFP Photo BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan were in danger of being bowled out for their lowest ever total after collapsing to 37 for six at lunch on the first day of the second Test against England at Edgbaston here Friday.
Amitabh is brand ambassador of Airtel Champions LeagueFriday, August 6, 2010 @ 6:31AMMegastar Amitabh Bachchan has been chosen as the brand ambassador of the upcoming cricket tournament Airtel Champions League Twenty20 to be held in South Africa by ESPN STAR Sports channel in South Africa.
Police give kids shotgun licenceFriday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:38AMReporter DON MORT asks whether children as young as 10 should have the right to be given a gun licence.
Six decades of dedicated serviceFriday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:49AMWHEN Bexhill RAFA branch celebrated its diamond jubilee, Ken Igglesden joked that the only reason he had joined the fledgling organisation was that it had a cricket team! (06/08/2010 10:14:33)
Strong Demand Drives British Sky Broadcasting Q4 Profit Up - UpdateThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:21AMBritish Sky Broadcasting Plc (BSY.L) on Thursday posted a fourth-quarter profit that more than tripled from last year, boosted by strong customer demand, benefiting from Premier League season and FIFA World Cup finals advertising campaign.
Strauss happy to rely on PietersenThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:29AMAndrew Strauss is confident Kevin Pietersen is reporting for England duty ready to produce his best again - irrespective of the rights and wrongs of his local difficulties with Hampshire.
Strauss shows faith in KPThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:22AMAndrew Strauss is confident Kevin Pietersen will play for England, ready to produce his best.
No room for sports stars to hideSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:00AMEXPOSING tawdry love-lives of long-retired sports stars is considered justifiable entertainment these days, but the consequences reach beyond the obvious victims.
MONDAY MAN – Stoute loves to helpMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:34PMThere is much more to Richard Stoute than just being a household name associated with a teen talent competition.
Afridi not overdoing it before TestMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:31PMPakistan captain Shahid Afridi will sit out the final two-day tour game before the Australian test match.
The House MagazineMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 9:53AMMy father was a pharmacist, and his great desire was to own his own shop. So my parents were persuaded to move to Handsworth, near Birmingham, where they lived from 1947 to 1965. They hated it, but living there provided me with an opening.
Tait ends speculation over Test comeback during AshesSunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:51AMLondon, July 11: Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait has ended all speculations of a possible Ashes return following his impressive performance to lead the bowling attack in the ODI series against England.
Sports Inc loses the will to liveSunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:01AMTelevision executives and sports administrators wait for the belated decision on which sporting events will be protected from pay TV operators.
Conroy does Godot, Sports Inc loses the will to liveSunday, July 11, 2010 @ 7:34AMIn Samuel Beckett’s celebrated play Waiting For Godot, the two lead characters, Didi and Gogo, chat as they wait expectantly and unsuccessfully for the title character to turn up.
ECB to host Champions TrophyThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:27AMThe England and Wales Cricket Board will host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, it was announced in Thursday.
Review of plea against Nirma plant after apex court rulingThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:01AMThe Gujarat High Court Thursday said it will take up a review petition by farmers opposing the upcoming Nirma cement plant at Mahuva in Bhavnagar district only after the appeal pending before the Supreme Court is exhausted.
Three officials suspended in soil-for-wheat scamThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:01AMThe Punjab government Thursday suspended three officials and charge-sheeted a retired officer in the soil-in-wheat bags scam that hit the state last week.
India-Pakistan cricket series can resume soon: PawarThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMCricket matches between India and Pakistan can resume soon if both governments give the go-ahead, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said Thursday after becoming president of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Suchitra Sen in hospitalThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMSuchitra Sen, the reclusive screen goddess of yesteryears, has been admitted to a private nursing home here following chest infection and breathlessness.
ICC asks Australia to drop Howard as candidateThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 7:12AMSINGAPORE (AFP) - The International Cricket Council Thursday urged Australia to find another candidate for its presidency, as former premier John Howard vowed to fight on after his bid to lead the sport was rejected.
Aus asked to boot HowardThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 7:04AMThe ICC have urged Australia to find another candidate for its presidency.
Half yearly Report Card. 5/58Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 9:14AMSix months have passed this year and Kollywood is ready for the half yearly evaluation. A lot of water has flown down the Kollywood River. Expectations going sour, doubtful starters winning the race it all happened in the past six months...
Future World Symposium Debates Financing Innovation in the Next DecadeWednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 9:12AMLONDON----The National Microelectronics Institute has unveiled the first in a series of panel debate topics to take place at Future World Symposium. Entitled ‘financing the next wave of semiconductor innovation‘, the session will address the declining availability of VC funding and determine potential alternative funding strategies for start-up companies.
Howard rejected as ICC vice-presidentWednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 8:39AMJOHN Howard says he would consider it a "badge of honour" if he was rejected as ICC vice-president for his opposition to Zimbabwean despot Robert Mugabe.
Netherlands to live stream ICC WCL Div.1 matchesWednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 7:55AMAmsterdam, June 30 : In a major boost to the promotion and coverage of the ICC World Cricket League Division 1, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced six of the 18 matches would be live streamed on the tournament and EPSN STAR Sports websites.
Cricket: Brendon McCullum to keep in limited overs onlySaturday, June 26, 2010 @ 6:16PMBrendon McCullum has committed to continue wicketkeeping in Twenty20 and ODIs for the Black Caps but will cease keeping in Test cricket
McKie refuses to back downSaturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:39PMWHEN SRU chief executive Gordon McKie launched his outspoken attack on the BBC during the week, he did so knowing that the Scottish Parliament will debate the very issue of th
Kiwi Super stars on rugby revamp hitlistSaturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:54PMThe NZRU is keeping a keen eye on a radical scheme emerging in South Africa that is looking to revolutionise rugby like the IPL did cricket.