Sports News (21.06.2010)

Pak win toss, elect to bat against Bangladesh DAMBULLA: Pakistan has won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in Asia Cup fixture here on Monday. Four changes have been made in Pakistani squad. Pakistan has lost its chances to reach into the final of the tournament after facing defeat by India in the previous match. Pakistan had already faced defeat in nine matches in a row. For the match against Bangladesh, four changes have been made in the team. Salman Butt, Muhammad Amir, Shoaib Malik and Saeed Ajmal have been dropped from the playing squad. Team: Shahzeb Hasan, Imran Farhat, Umer Ameen, Umer Akmal, Asad Shafeeq, Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Abdul Rehman, Shoaib Akhter and Muhammad Asif.

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• Portugal face North Korea in re-run of 1966

  AFP – 50 mins ago  
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  CAPE TOWN (AFP) - Portugal and North Korea clash in a game crucial to their World Cup fortunes on Monday, reviving memories of their classic encounter at the 1966 World Cup. Full Story »
  

• Tiger, Lefty and Ernie can't make Open charge

  AP – 2 hrs 34 mins ago  
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  PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - When Phil Mickelson made his birdie attempt from off the green on the opening hole Sunday, the gallery roared its approval. The fans were prepared to see Lefty charge. Full Story »
  
  
   
  

• Johnson wins at Sonoma after Ambrose's late gaffe

  AP – Mon Jun 21, 4:44 am ET  
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  SONOMA, Calif. - Marcos Ambrose was easily in command at Infineon Raceway when his crew tried to tell him what a good job he was doing circling the scenic road course. Full Story »
  

• Lampard calms latest rumors of England rift

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  RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Frank Lampard sought to calm the latest rumors of discord within the England team Monday, trying to diver everyone's minds to beating Slovenia to stay in the World Cup. Full Story »
  

• Saints T Brown signs tender, shipped to Redskins

  AP – Sat Jun 19, 8:51 pm ET  
  METAIRIE, La. - The New Orleans Saints traded two-time Pro Bowl tackle Jammal Brown to the Washington Redskins on Saturday in a complex deal involving draft picks. Full Story »
  

• Interleague Capsules

  AP – Sun Jun 20, 11:35 pm ET  
  PHILADELPHIA - Carl Pavano pitched a four-hitter, and Justin Morneau and Denard Span homered to lead the Minnesota Twins past Roy Halladay and the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday. Full Story »
  

• Lakers set for downsized championship parade in LA

  AP – Mon Jun 21, 3:10 am ET  
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  LOS ANGELES - Unlike the gritty comeback that gave the Los Angeles Lakers an NBA title against their rival Boston Celtics, this year's victory parade will have no rallies. Full Story »
  
   
  

• Arizona St-Clemson CWS game postponed until Monday

  AP – Sun Jun 20, 9:23 pm ET  
  OMAHA, Neb. - The first-round College World Series game between Arizona State and Clemson has been postponed until Monday at 11 a.m. because of rain. Full Story »
  

• Schleck wins Tour of Switzerland ahead of Armstrong

  AFP – Sun Jun 20, 1:30 pm ET  
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  LIESTAL, Switzerland (AFP) - Luxembourg's Frank Schleck won the Tour of Switzerland here on Sunday ahead of American Lance Armstrong after the ninth and final stage, a 26.9km time-trial won by Germany's Tony Martin. Full Story »
  

• New Jersey Devils reacquire Jason Arnott in trade

  AP – Sat Jun 19, 5:07 pm ET  
  NEWARK, N.J. - Jason Arnott is back with the New Jersey Devils and very happy about it. Full Story »
  

• Federer targets Sampras's Wimbledon record

  AFP – Sun Jun 20, 7:05 pm ET  
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  LONDON (AFP) - Roger Federer admits his bid to retain the Wimbledon title will be driven by the prospect of equalling Pete Sampras's record of seven singles' titles at the All England Club. Full Story »
  

• Tiger the closer can't close another one

  AP – Mon Jun 21, 4:33 am ET  
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  PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - The leader was imploding just behind him, and a nobody was playing alongside him. It seemed the perfect time for Tiger Woods to step up and finally answer at least some of the questions about him. Full Story »
  
   
  

• Franklin knocks out Liddell in 1st round

  AP – Sun Jun 13, 1:08 am ET  
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  VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Rich Franklin used a devastating right hand to knock out Chuck Liddell at 4:55 of the first round in the main event of UFC 115 on Saturday night. Full Story »
  

• Ward beats Green to retain WBA title

  AFP – Sun Jun 20, 2:28 am ET  
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  OAKLAND, California (AFP) - Andre Ward beat Allan Green by unanimous decision on Saturday to retain his World Boxing Association super middleweight title. Full Story »
  

• Gordon apologizes — sort of — for aggressive day

  AP – Sun Jun 20, 9:31 pm ET  
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  SONOMA, Calif. - With nine career victories at Sonoma and Watkins Glen, Jeff Gordon is considered one of the best road course racers in NASCAR. Full Story »
  
   
  

• 3 cities set to make final list for 2018 Olympics

  AP – 2 hrs 24 mins ago  
  LAUSANNE, Switzerland - A year before the host-city vote, the race for the 2018 Winter Olympics starts in earnest Tuesday when the IOC selects the candidates that will go forward to the final phase. Full Story »