Sports News (14.06.2010)

Peshawar hold Islamabad in SFL KARACHI: Holders Islamabad United received a major blow when they were held once again to a 2-2 draw this time by Tribe FC Peshawar in their match of the Super Football League held here at the Peoples Stadium on Sunday. Meanwhile, in other match on Saturday night, Quetta Zorawar outclassed Lahore Lajpaals by 3-0 to take a fine start under former Pakistan coach Akhtar Mohiuddin. Midfielder Yasir Afridi gave a fiery start to Islamabad when he converted a fine move in the sixth minute. Captain Muhammad Qasim doubled the lead for Islamabad four minutes later with an excellent personal effort. But, Tribe FC Peshawar reduced the deficit six minutes before interval when Abrarullah’s short-range drive went into the net and soon after the interval, Sohail Khan equalised for them. Meanwhile, captain Nasrullah provided Zorawar the lead in the first half through penalty. After half time, striker Jadid Khan Pathan and midfielder Mehmood Khan Junior landed one each to seal a comfortable 3-0 victory.

	Pakistan mull pace options KARACHI: Shoaib Akhtar’s possible return to international cricket on Tuesday (tomorrow) could force Pakistan to drop either Mohammad Asif or ... more
	Raina, Vijay lead India to series win HARARE: Indian bowlers let Zimbabwe off the hook as the hosts rode on Tatenda Taibu’s unbeaten 45 to reach 140 for five in the second and fi ... more
	Frozen Pak-India ties sadden Miandad KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain and coach Javed Miandad was a sad man on his 53rd birthday as he lamented the frozen bilateral cricket ti ... more
	Gyan penalty sinks Serbia PRETORIA: An 85th minute penalty from Asamoah Gyan gave Ghana a 1-0 victory over Serbia in World Cup Group D on Sunday — providing Africa wi ... more
	Proteas make early inroads PORT OF SPAIN: Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel made early inroads into the brittle West Indies batting before lunch, to keep South Africa in the ... more
	Green gives England opener blues against USA RUSTENBERG: England’s players couldn’t get off the field fast enough as the Americans lingered to savour the night. They walked to th ... more
	Marchisio in spotlight for Italy KARACHI: The Italians have been battered, criticised and given up for dead by many pundits and fans, who believe that the squad is an ageing ... more
	Group-F Italy vs Paraguay 11.30 pm PST Players to watch Giorgio Chiellini (Italy) The Juventus centre-back could dominat ... more
	Defending champions set for debut IRENE: The Azzurri have arrived — defending champion Italy begin their World Cup schedule on Monday (today) against Paraguay. The Ita ... more
	Goalie seeks refuge on golf course RUSTENBURG: Robert Green sought respite on the golf course on Sunday as debate raged over whether he should be axed by Fabio Capello over th ... more
	Group-E Netherlands vs Denmark 4.30 pm PST Players to watch Robin van Persie (Netherlands) The Arsenal striker h ... more
	Dutch must guard against over-confidence JOHANNESBURG: Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk’s side face two dangers when they start their World Cup Group E campaign at Ellis Park on M ... more
	Jordaan mulls vuvuzela ban JOHANNESBURG: World Cup organising committee head Danny Jordaan on Sunday did not rule out banning vuvuzelas, the noisy plastic trumpets whi ... more
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	Spain hungry for the title, says Fabregas POTCHEFSTROOM: Midfield star Cesc Fabregas said on Sunday that Spain were “hungry for the title” as they prepare to launch their bid to win ... more
	‘Torres unlikely to play in opener’ POTCHEFSTROOM: Spain striker Fernando Torres is unlikely to feature in the European champions’ opening World Cup Group H match against Switz ... more
	Slovenia pip 10-man Algeria to top Group C POLOKWANE: Slovenia went top of Group C when they beat 10-men Algeria 1-0 in the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday. Algeria had second h ... more
	Cameroon vs Japan 7.00 pm PST Players to watch Alex Song (Cameroon) They might all be talking about Eto’o but Song is Cameroon’s engine-r ... more
	Eto’o looms large over Japan BLOEMFONTEIN: Japan and Cameroon kick off their World Campaign with a Group E clash in Bloemfontein on Monday (today) that pits Africa’s mos ... more
	Injury stalks Ivory Coast, Portugal clash PORT ELIZABETH: On paper Tuesday’s World Cup confrontation between Ivory Coast and Portugal should be one of the gems of the first round. more
	QUESTION OF THE DAY Q: Who scored the winning penalty for Italy in the 2006 World Cup? Yesterday’s answer: 1990 Cameroon vs Japan 7 ... more
	briefs... Ramprakash, Younis set up win LONDON: Surrey pulled off their first Friends Provident T20 victory of the season by dampening the fire ... more
	Superb Germany dismantle Australia DURBAN: Three-time champions Germany fired out a warning to World Cup challengers with a comprehensive 4-0 dismantling of Australia in their ... more

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  AP – Mon Jun 14, 3:06 am ET  
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  DURBAN, South Africa - Armed riot police charged into hundreds of security stewards at a World Cup stadium , using tear gas and firing rubber bullets to break up a protest over low wages just hours after Sunday's match between Germany and Australia. Full Story »
  

• Lilly takes no-hitter into 9th, Cubs beat Sox 1-0

  AP – Sun Jun 13, 11:20 pm ET  
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  CHICAGO - Ted Lilly took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before pinch-hitter Juan Pierre led off with a single, and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the White Sox 1-0 Sunday night at a revved-up Wrigley Field. Full Story »
  
   
  

• Police: Vince Young cited for assault in Dallas

  AP – Sun Jun 13, 11:01 pm ET  
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  DALLAS - Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young received a misdemeanor assault citation after getting into a fight at a Dallas strip club and leaving before authorities arrived early Sunday, police said. Full Story »
  

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• Strasburg gets win as Nationals dump Indians

  Reuters – Sun Jun 13, 9:11 pm ET  
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  CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg followed his strong Major League Baseball debut with another steady performance to lead the Washington Nationals to a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians Sunday. Full Story »
  

• Celtics grab 3-2 finals lead

  Reuters – Mon Jun 14, 2:13 am ET  
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  AP – Sun Jun 13, 9:28 pm ET  
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  AFP – 47 mins ago  
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• Cyclist Brajkovic triumphs over Contador in Dauphine race

  AFP – Sun Jun 13, 12:59 pm ET  
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  SALLANCHES, France (AFP) - Slovenia's Janez Brajkovic secured the biggest stage race win of his career Sunday when he beat Spain's Alberto Contador into second place at the Dauphine Criterium. Full Story »
  
   
  

• LA Kings assistant facing sex abuse charge resigns

  AP – Sun Jun 13, 5:42 pm ET  
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  AFP – Sun Jun 13, 5:29 pm ET  
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  AP – Sun Jun 13, 1:08 am ET  
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  AP – Sun Jun 13, 6:06 pm ET  
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• Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix

  AP – Sun Jun 13, 9:48 pm ET  
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  MONTREAL - Lewis Hamilton and his McLaren team made all the right moves in the Canadian Grand Prix, leaving Red Bull behind at sunny Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Full Story »