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Manchester United’s Dose of Karma at Chelsea Could Be the Tonic Arsenal Need
Watching Chelsea vs. Manchester United this morning, the first thing I noticed was how easily United seemed to be controlling the match in the first half. They seemed relaxed and confident, but didn’t look especially threatening before Wayne Rooney’s sudden stunningly silky contribution, after Branislav Ivanovic let him have a little too much space. Another [...]
Korean GP offers bargain tickets to boost attendance
Ticket prices for the Korean Grand Prix have been slashed in an attempt to boost attendance figures this year. This year organisers have decided to slash the cost of the average ticket from 460,000 won (US$410) to 315,000 won (US$280), with the cheapest ticket on sale for just 87,000 (US$77). And in order to [...]
Five-star Afridi inspires 46 run win over Canada
Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi took five wickets to lead a sprited fightback, as his side outlasted Canada by 46 runs in a tempestuous Group A match in Colombo. 40th over: Tempers flaring here, and the umpires have a word with Afridi to control his team. Gul has a strong word with Balaji Rao, and the [...]
Josh Beckett cleared for activity, won’t pitch Thursday
Josh Beckett passed his baseline concussion tests on Wednesday morning and was cleared for light activity. He won’t make his scheduled start on Thursday — prospect Stolmy Pimentel will start in his place — but he’s expected to take his next turn in the rotation. “They have to monitor his activity, but he’ll do some [...]
Serena Williams Hospitalized for Pulmonary Embolism
Serena Williams was rushed to an L.A. hospital yesterday to undergo emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism … this according to the 29-year-old tennis star’s rep. Williams’ rep released a statement explaining, “Monday Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at Cedars for a hematoma she suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation.” [...]
DT Tommie Harris Among Three Released By Chicago Bears
The Tommie Harris is over in Chicago. The Bears have announced that they’ve released three players including Harris. Also on their way out is LB Hunter Hillenmeyer and OT Kevin Shaffer. The news isn’t completely shocking considering Harris had over $9 million due to him in 2011. He began his career as the Bears first [...]
Kendrick Perkins Inks Extension With Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder has agreed to terms on a contract extension for Kendrick Perkins, the 6-foot-10 center acquired via trade with Boston last Thursday, The Oklahoman has learned. Terms of the deal were not immediately known, but Perkins is eligible for a four-year extension. Perkins earlier this season had turned down a four-year offer [...]
England fined for slow-over rate in thriller with India while Tim Bresnan is reprimanded
England bowler Tim Bresnan has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for hitting his stumps with his bat during their dramatic World Cup tie with co-hosts India. Andrew Strauss’s side have also been fined for a slow over-rate in the thrilling encounter at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday. Bresnan, who had earlier [...]
Rehman to miss Canada match
Abdur Rehman, the left-arm spinner, has been ruled out of Pakistan’s next World Cup match against Canada on Thursday after suffering a leg injury. Misbah-ul-Haq has also picked up a minor hamstring strain but isn’t too much of a concern. Rehman took 1 for 63 in Pakistan’s 11-run victory against Sri Lanka on Saturday but [...]
Hall Of Famer Duke Snider Dead At 84
From the Baseball Hall of Fame’s press release on the death of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Duke Snider: Duke Snider, elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980 following an 18-year major league career in which he hit 407 home runs, passed away on Sunday morning following an undisclosed illness at the Valle Vista [...]
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