Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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ICC World Cupt T20 Results Indvs.SL: India lost 23rd T20 match by 5 wickets, India out of Semis Race

Posted: 11 May 2010 09:57 PM PDT

In the 23rd live T20 cricket match between India vs. Sri Lanka at Gros Islet, Sri Lanka won the match by 5 wickets yesterday and thus they shattered the hope of Indians to survive in the ICC World Cup 2010. India whole team first scored 163 runs for 5 whereas Sri Lanka scored 167 runs for the loss 5 wickets. India needed to restrict the whole Lankan team before 143 runs but not only rival players scored above 143 but also won the match by 5 wickets.

Toss: Although Indian MS Dhoni won the toss but unfortunately they did not take the right decision as not only Indians lost the match but also out of the race of T20 World Cup 2010.

Indian Counterpart: After winning the toss, self confident Kartik & Gambhir (Indian) came on the pitch to start the game. But Kartik was out at 13 runs while Gambhir scored 41 runs, second highest score. After Kartik, Raina came and played defensively but unluckily was out at 63 runs. Dhoni made 23 runs; Yuvraj 1 & Pathan scored 13 runs. With 9 extra runs, whole team could score 163 runs which was not difficult target for Lankan team. Lankan Perera took single wicket while Thushara and Malinga both got 2 wickets each.

Sri Lankan Counterpart: Jayawardene & Jayasuriya were the opening batsmen from the Sri Lanka side. Jayawardene scored 4 while Jayasuriya again disappointed the fans and was out at nil. Dilshan scored 33, Sangakkara 46, Mathews 46, Kapaugedera made 37 runs and Perera did not score a single. The whole team with a single extra scored 167 runs. Indian Nehra took single wicket, Vinay 2 & Pathan 1 wicket.

Final Words: Sri Lanka by their determined intension gave a defeat in the 23rd live cricket T20 match of ICC World Cup 2010. Indians not only lost the match by 5 wickets but also has given disappointment to their fans as they have lost the chance to play in the Semis of ICC T20 World Cup 2010.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live: To show off Shaquille O Neal Talent Again

Posted: 11 May 2010 01:12 PM PDT

Cleveland vs Boston

Cleveland vs Boston

The Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers to be played on Sunday would again see a continued dependance on Shaquille O’Neal by Cleveland as in the previous games of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers last game had O’Neal removed ffom the game following a fifth foul. However, his omission proved costly for the Cavaliers as the scoreboard could not move much in their favor, eventually losing the game. Moreover, his replacement J.J. Hickson and Anderson Varejao could not attack the opponent's defense as successfully. Also, six of Celtics players had fouls against him, though he chose not to return back to the court after the removal. Coach Mike Brown's decision had surprised even LeBron James, and the Celtics coach Doc Rivers commented it surely would be an advantage for his team.

Teammate Antawn Jamison confessed that he missed O’Neal's presence as he had a true companion in getting things going. Even though O'Neal was reportedly silent on his omission, it is clear that he was not too happy either. However, it goes beyond mention that his presence and performance would certainly be a trump card for the latter in this clash of Boston Celtics andCleveland Cavaliers.

Red Wings Look To Return To NHL Elite In 2010-11 Season

Posted: 11 May 2010 12:04 PM PDT

Detroit, MI, United States (AHN) – Despite clearing out their lockers Monday after losing in Game 5 of the National Hockey League semifinals Saturday vs. San Jose, the Detroit Red Wings are full of hope.

"I still think this can be an elite team," captain and defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom told the Montreal Gazette. "We would've been if not for all the injuries we had during the season. Some of the younger guys are getting better too. I still see this team as being one of the top teams."

Coach Mike Babcock will be building on his young talent while also adding more depth for next season, particularly on the bottom six.

Detroit had five goals from their third-fourth lines, while Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Franzen, and Pavel Datsyuk remained in the top 10 in postseason play.

"You improve your team by Val Filppula taking a big step," Babcock told the newspaper. "He's at that point in his career he's got to take a step. You improve by Mule [Johan Franzen] being healthy, by [Jonathan] Ericsson taking a big step."

Jimmy Howard, 26, has taken the steps, as the Red Wings star in goal, finishing as a finalist for the Calder Trophy.

Howard was not stellar during the playoffs, but gave his team an opportunity to move into the second round after a win over Phoenix in Game 7.

“I learned a lot. I learned a lot from watching these guys and how calm they stayed in certain situations,” Howard said.

Zetterberg, who collected 15 points in the post season, is already making plans for the upcoming weeks.

“The big key for us now is we’re going to have an extra month to prepare for next year, that’s an extra few weeks to rest up,” Zetterberg said. “Also, it’s an extra few weeks to work and prepare yourself to come back faster, stronger and better. It’s been awhile since you really had a good summer to do that.”

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LPGA Golfer Dies: Legendry Erica Blasberg Found Dead In Suspicious Condition

Posted: 11 May 2010 11:23 AM PDT

Lpga Golfer

Lpga Golfer

Renowned and legendary LPGA Golfer Erica Blasberg has passed away. Top-notch golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead in her house that is located in Henderson of Nevada province. Causes attributable for her demise have not been made public yet.
The 25 years old dashing and sizzling hot LPGA Golfer was given the award of Golf Magazine College Player of the year 2003. Blasberg's agent Mr. Chase Callahan released a statement in this regard and said that she was merely a professional golf player for the entire world but in reality she was much more then this.
Erica's father Mr. Mel Blasberg told the Fox News that at first glimpse it looks as if she has committed a suicide but at the same time if one looks at her body carefully so some strange things come out and indicate that something wrong has happened with her.  '
So far as her attitude towards the game is concerned so she was a completely committed player with some spicy style. She brought glamour in the game with her ravishing beauty and revived the dying passion of the people towards the game.
As per the president of Cobra-Puma Golf Club Mr. Bob Phillion is concerned so this youthful legendry icon of the royal game is certainly going to be missed for a long time. She is also responsible for igniting women to follow her footprints and make their own mark in the history of the game. As a result of it many women have earned name and fame in this game and touched the pinnacle of the unforgettable and golden accolade specifically in last ten years. Sirene Blair of Salt Lake City is the best example of it. She is the ace young female golfer of the state. Moreover, she is only of 15 years. Sirene missed the Utah State Women's Amateur Trophy only by one shot.
Erica Blasberg has played indispensable role in igniting the females to take a step forward in order to make their own presence felt at the global level by using this great game as a source for displaying their miraculous caliber.

Aus vs WI ICC T20 Live Score: West Indies Meets Australia Aiming to Raise Chances of Survival

Posted: 11 May 2010 10:56 AM PDT

West Indies v Australia

West Indies v Australia

West Indies takes on Australia hoping for the best, to extend their stay in the tournament and find a place in the semis of the ICC T20  world cup 2010. australia's super form and all-win record offers them a better edge though the host team too has done considerably well in the previous matches.

The West Indies vs Australia would see the former desparate for win as it would ensure them a spot among the top four. Having almost assured of a semi chance, Australia too would be looking forward  to continue their winning spree here as well. The Caribbeans had just one defeat against Sri Lanka, and the results of other encounters will also play a decisive part, even after a win against the Aussies. They have pinned their hopes on performers such as Chris Gayle, who had a match winning score of 98 against India, and is expected to successfully encounter bowlers like Dirk Nannes, Shaun Tait and Mitchell Johnson. Kieron Pollard would be another player to watch out for. The Australian bowling attack has been ripe with Steven Smith, and their batting lineup is in good form.

The West Indies vs Australia encounter is certainly predicted as a clash of the titans and is sure to be entertaining.

Redskins Extend Invite To Former Eagle Back Westbrook

Posted: 11 May 2010 10:28 AM PDT

Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Despite a roster littered with veteran running backs, the Washington Redskins have reportedly invited former Eagle Brian Westbrook to visit the team Wednesday.

If Westbrook, who is a long-time teammate of newly-acquired QB Donovan McNabb, was to join the Redskins, he would compete for time with a core that already includes Larry Johnson, Willie Parker and Clinton Portis.

Westbrook, 30, has already passed physical screenings for a series of knee and ankle injuries and recently visted with the St. Louis Rams.

The DC native and two-time Pro Bowler is coming off his worst season as a pro, appearing in just eight games and rushing for just one touchdown.

His best season came back in 2007, when he rushed for 1,333 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 90 passes for 771 yards and five scores.

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Tiger’s Swing Coach Resigns; Calls Move His Decision

Posted: 11 May 2010 10:23 AM PDT

Matt Aug – AHN Sports Editor

Orlando, FL, United States (AHN) – Tiger Woods’ swing coach has resigned after serving the world’s top golfer in that capacity over six years.

Hank Haney indicated on his website the move is his decision and he appreciated being part of Woods’ career.

“I have informed Tiger Woods this evening that I will no longer be his coach,” Haney said in a statement via his website, and first reported by the Golf Channel. “I would like to thank Tiger for the opportunity that I have had to work with him over the past [six-plus] years.

“Tiger Woods has done the work to achieve a level of greatness that I believe the game of golf has never seen before and I will always appreciate the opportunity that I have had to contribute to his successes.”

The move appeared to have come to a surprise for Woods, who said as late as Monday he was still working with Haney.

It also increases the tumult in his life, as Woods withdrew from the TPC over the weekend due to neck spasms.

Woods has not exactly been on top of his game of late, never getting in contention in Sawgrass and missing the cut at Quail Hollow.

Woods, in suburban Philadelphia Monday to discuss the upcoming AT&T National, is expected to undergo an MRI when he returns to Orlando.

Haney stressed that he left the ‘post’ on good terms.

“As we all know, Tiger has been through a lot in the past six months, and I really believe that given the chance, mind free and injury free, we will all see Tiger Woods play once again like we all know he can,” Haney said.

“I wish Tiger well, not only with his golf, but in finding peace and happiness in all aspects of his life. Tiger knows that if he ever needs me in any way, whether it be with his golf or just as a friend, he can always call.”

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Fitzpatrick To Drive For JR Motorsports

Posted: 11 May 2010 10:22 AM PDT

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter

Daytona Beach, FL, United States (AHN) – J.R. Fitzpatrick will drive JR Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet in three road-course events in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this season.

Fitzpatrick will drive at Road America on June 19th, Watkins Glen International on Aug. 7th and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Aug. 29th.

"J.R. is a talented young driver, and we look forward to giving him the chance to drive some upcoming races for JR Motorsports," said JR Motorsports part-owner and general manager Kelley Earnhardt. "We are committed to giving young drivers the chance to prove themselves in this No. 7 Chevrolet, and work with a proven crew chief in Tony Eury Jr. J.R. Fitzpatrick is someone we've had our eye on, and the timing is right to give him a shot."

The native of Cambridge Ontario, Canada, Fitzpatrick has made four road-course starts in the Nationwide Series with a career-best finish of 18th at Watkins Glen in 2009.

The 21-year-old also has 13 career starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and scored a top-five finish at Daytona International Speedway.

"This is a great opportunity for me, and I'm excited to drive the No. 7 Schick Canada Chevrolet," said Fitzpatrick. "As a driver, surrounding yourself with good people and good equipment is all you can really ask for, and we've got that with JRM. Schick Canada has been a wonderful sponsor of mine for some time, and I'm thankful to them for making this possible."

Two years ago Fitzpatrick became the youngest driver ever (18) to become the Canadian Association for Stock Car Auto Racing National Champion. In the Canadian Tire Series he scored four wins, 12 top-five and 16 top-10 finishes with five poles in 29 career starts.

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Harvick Maintains Sprint Cup Points Lead

Posted: 11 May 2010 10:19 AM PDT

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter

Daytona Beach, FL, United States (AHN) – Kevin Harvick holds the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points lead by 110 points after four-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson ran into trouble last weekend at Darlington.

Eleven races into the season Harvick sits atop the points standings with 1,622 and behind him is Johnson (1,512), who was crashed out at Darlington by AJ Allmendinger.

Kyle Busch, who scored his first Cup win of the season two weeks ago, is third with 1,509 and rounding out the top-five are Jeff Gordon (1,475) and Matt Kenseth (1,472).

Denny Hamlin (1,458), Greg Biffle (1,431), Kurt Busch (1,420), Jeff Burton (1,394) and Mark Martin (1,357) comprise those drivers in the top-10 in the standings.

In positions 11-20 are: Carl Edwards (1,345), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1,318), Martin Truex (1,302), Ryan Newman (1,280), Clint Bowyer (1,280), Jamie McMurray (1,279), Juan Montoya (1,264), Tony Stewart (1,259), Joey Logano (1,198) and Brian Vickers (1,158).

David Ragan (1,142), Kasey Kahne (1,129), Paul Menard (1,117), David Reutimann (1,102), Brad Keselowki (1,101), Scott Speed (1,091), AJ Allmendinger (1,081), Marcos Ambrose (1,013), Eilliott Sadler (971) and Sam Hornish Jr. (952) make up the 21-30 positions.

Rounding out positions 31 through 45 are: Regan Smith (919), Travis Kvapil (909), Bobby Labonte (899), Robby Gordon (854), David Gilliland (729), Kevin Conway (679), Mike Bliss (578), Max Papis (499), Joe Nemechek (414), David Stremme (392), Dave Blaney (382), Michael McDowell (336), Bill Elliott (290), Boris Said (252) and Michael Waltrip (200).

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Keselowski Maintains Nationwide Points Lead

Posted: 11 May 2010 08:08 AM PDT

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter

Daytona Beach, FL, United States (AHN) – Brad Keselowski continues to lead the NASCAR Nationwide Series points standings with a 55-point margin over Kyle Busch.

Keselowski has 1,615 and Busch is at 1,560, while former series champion Kevin Harvick has 1,552 and rounding out the top-five in points are Carl Edwards (1,416) and Justin Allgaier (1,406).

Paul Menard (1,325), Joey Logano (1,228), Greg Biffle (1,097), Jason Leffler (1,049) and Tony Raines (1,049) make up the top-10 in points.

In positions 11-20 are: Trevor Bayne (1,047), Brian Scott (1,043), Brendan Gaughan (1,040), Steve Wallace (1.023), Michael Annett (977), Scott Lagasse Jr. (970), Kenny Wallace (958), Mike Wallace (945), James Buescher (903) and Joe Nemechek (870).

Michael McDowell (868), Eric McClure (857), Reed Sorenson (793), Ricky Stenhouse (782), Mike Bliss (774), Brian Keselowski (747), Brian Vickers (733), Jason Keller (712), Kelly Bires (673) and Colin Braun (626) make up postions 21-30.

Rounding out positions 31-45 are: Jamie McMurray (606), Josh Wise (605), Shelby Howard (546), Robert Richardson (533), John Wes Townley (484), Clint Bowyer (478), Scott Riggs (465), Willie Allen (425), Scott Wimmer (422), Mark Green (400), Morgan Shepherd (377), Kasey Kahne (375), Denny Hamlin (370), Danny Efland (368) and Kevin Lepage (359).

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