Sports News (30.05.2010)

Rizwan, Kashif clinch Maldives title KARACHI: Pakistani pair of Rizwan Azam and Kashif Sulehri clinched men’s doubles title in Maldives Challenge International Badminton Tournament after the duo overpowered Karunaratne Dinuka and Karunaratne Niluka of Sri Lanka in the final in Maldives. Rizwan Azam and Kashif Sulehri lost the first set to the Sri Lankan combination by 17-21 score. However, they made a strong comeback in the fight for the title, winning the next two sets by 21-14, 21-14 score. Senior vice president PBF Syed Naqi Mohsin said that winning a title in a championship in which world class players participated is a big achievement for Pakistani players.  He added that the achievements of other Pakistani players Wajid Ali and Temur Arab was also worthy of praise.

	Capello gives outsiders last chance GRAZ, Austria: England manager Fabio Capello says he knows all but three of the 23 who will go to the World Cup in South Africa, and the oth ... more
	Malik ban lifted LAHORE: Former captain Shoaib Malik will be available for Pakistan in next month’s Asia Cup and tour of England after a judge on Saturday re ... more
	‘It’s a sort of new life for me’ LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik expressed relief on Saturday over the lifting of a one-year ban following Pakistan’s disastrous ... more
	Younis demand for open hearing rejected LAHORE: Younis Khan wants the hearing of his appeal against an indefinite ban on him to be heard in the presence of media but the Pakistan C ... more
	Match-fixing spreading roots into county cricket LONDON: Match-fixing seems to have spread its roots deep into English county cricket with at least two more players and an official reportin ... more
	Finn sparks Bangladesh collapse LONDON: Steven Finn took two wickets for four runs in eight balls as England regained their grip on the first Test against Bangladesh at Lor ... more
	Morkel, Langeveldt propel SA to series-clinching victory ROSEAU, Dominica: Morne Morkel and Charl Langeveldt shared seven wickets to bowl South Africa to a 67-run victory over West Indies in the th ... more
	Diaby ready to emerge from Vieira’s shadow SOUSSE, Tunisia: With the World Cup just around the corner, France appear to be realizing what Arsenal fans have sensed for a while — Abou D ... more
	Optimism grows in Argentina as Cup nears BUENOS AIRES: Thousands of Argentines cheered on the national team as it departed for South Africa on Friday on their quest to win the count ... more
	Brazil goalies set to shine at World Cup JOHANNESBURG: More known for their skilful strikers, Brazil will try to win its sixth World Cup in South Africa backed by goalkeepers rated ... more
	‘We can win medals in Asian Games sailing’ KARACHI: Pakistan will announce its sailing team for the Asian Games by the end of June, a top official of the Pakistan Sailing Federation ( ... more
	Serena survives funny turn, Roddick not amused by loss PARIS: Serena Williams pulled through with the aid of a doctor at the French Open on Saturday but there was no reviving Andy Roddick as he p ... more
	Aisam, Rohan shine in Paris KARACHI: Pakistan’s tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his Indian partner Rohan Bopanna cruised into the pre-quarterfinals of French Open i ... more
	France look to keep on attacking RADES, Tunisia: France coach Raymond Domenech is being urged by his players to let them keep playing attacking football at the World Cup, be ... more

• NBA finals is Lakers-Celtics, Part 12

  AP – Sun May 30, 12:21 am ET  
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  Here comes Kobe Bryant's chance against the team that beat him two years ago. Full Story »
  

• Evans outlasts Rampage to win UFC grudge match

  AP – Sun May 30, 2:11 am ET  
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  LAS VEGAS - Rashad Evans and Rampage Jackson shook hands and slapped each other on the back, their long-raging rivalry finally calmed by the mutual respect that's only earned in the octagon. Full Story »
  

• Morales hurt after game-ending slam, carted off

  AP – Sat May 29, 10:20 pm ET  
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  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Kendry Morales took a leap toward home plate and all of a sudden, a jubilant trip around the bases turned into a deflating trip to the disabled list. Full Story »
  
   
  

• Goodell uses his story to inspire graduates

  AP – Sat May 29, 4:33 pm ET  
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  LOWELL, Mass. - Roger Goodell sent 40 letters to the NFL office in New York City looking for a job in 1981. Forty rejections came back. Full Story »
  

• Posey leads Giants to 12-1 win against D-Backs.

  AP – Sun May 30, 12:39 am ET  
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  SAN FRANCISCO - Buster Posey had three hits and three RBIs in his first major league game this season and Juan Uribe homered and drove in two runs as the San Francisco Giants sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their sixth straight defeat with a 12-1 victory Saturday night. Full Story »
  

• Lakers beat Suns to set up NBA finals rematch with Celtics

  AFP – Sun May 30, 1:10 am ET  
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  PHOENIX, Arizona (AFP) - Kobe Bryant carried his Laker teammates on his back as Los Angeles closed out Phoenix with a 111-103 win in game six to set up a rematch with the Boston Celtics. Full Story »
  
   
  

• Wittels does it again, streak at 53 games

  AP – Sat May 29, 5:27 pm ET  
  Garrett Wittels used a headfirst slide to keep his hitting streak alive. It helped extend Florida International's season as well. Full Story »
  

• England's stars set for final World Cup audition

  AFP – Sat May 29, 9:18 pm ET  
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  GRAZ, Austria (AFP) - Some of England's biggest stars may feel on trial this weekend as Fabio Capello's team play their final World Cup warm-up match against Japan just 48 hours before the squad is cut to the final 23 who will go to South Africa. Full Story »
  

• Clermont strike 11th time lucky for French rugby title

  AFP – Sat May 29, 5:04 pm ET  
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  PARIS (AFP) - Clermont struck it lucky at the 11th time of asking by recording a 19-6 victory over Perpignan to claim the French Top 14 title for the first time at the Stade de France here on Saturday. Full Story »
  
   
  

• Sloppy Flyers lose, and Leighton loses his touch

  AP – Sun May 30, 12:17 am ET  
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  CHICAGO - Michael Leighton had become the bearded face of the Philadelphia Flyers with his stellar goaltending in their remarkable playoff run. Full Story »
  

• Roddick, Hewitt seek Wimbledon salvation

  AFP – Sat May 29, 8:57 pm ET  
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  PARIS (AFP) - Grasscourt aficionados Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt quickly turned their thoughts to Wimbledon after seeing their dreams of claycourt success at the French Open ground into the Paris dirt. Full Story »
  

• Davis, Molder take lead into Colonial final round

  AP – Sat May 29, 6:41 pm ET  
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  FORT WORTH, Texas - Brian Davis and Bryce Molder are hoping for a little plaid to signify finally winning on the PGA Tour. Full Story »
  
   
  

• The Dragon enters Singapore combat cage

  Reuters – Fri May 14, 8:06 am ET  
  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Fired up and furious, 'The Dragon' prowled the dressing room as the seconds ticked down toward his turn to fight in the cage. Full Story »
  

• Klitschko beats Sosnowski in 10th round TKO

  Reuters – Sat May 29, 7:20 pm ET  
  BERLIN (Reuters) - Vitali Klitschko beat challenger Albert Sosnowski by technical knock-out Saturday, ending the Pole's bid to become his country's first heavyweight champion. Full Story »
  

• Busch wins Nationwide Series race at Charlotte

  AP – Sat May 29, 6:49 pm ET  
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  CONCORD, N.C. - Kyle Busch would like to keep driving in the Nationwide Series — and for good reason. Full Story »
  

• USOC to offer help for safe training environments

  AP – Thu May 27, 3:46 pm ET  
  The U.S. Olympic Committee plans to standardize guidelines outlining safe training environments for its athletes. Full Story »