sports
News
Liu Xiang claims 110m hurdles title at Samsung Diamond League&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】
people.com.cn | 21-May-2012 12:11
Yemen Suicide Blast Kills 20
Yemeni officials say a suicide bomber killed at least 20 people when he blew himself up in the middle of a group of soldiers practicing for a military parade. Officials said Monday's attack in the capital, Sanaa, wounded scores of others. The soldiers were preparing for a parade on Tuesday to mark Yemen's unification of the north and the south. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Yemen is home to al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, which is known as one of ...
voanews.com | 21-May-2012 11:51
Sports Ministry asks for probe into charges of black money in IPL
New Delhi: Amid charges of black money playing a part in the IPL, Sports Ministry has asked the Finance Ministry to order an expeditious probe into it.Sports Minister Ajay Maken told the Lok Sabha ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 11:10
2 Killed in Latest Syria-Related Clashes in Lebanon
Lebanese officials say heavy clashes have killed at least two people in Beirut, increasing fears that the conflict in Syria is spilling into its western neighbor. Officials said gunman clashed in the capital's Tariq al-Jadideh district Monday. Fighters cut off roadways and and fired machine guns early into the morning. The violence between Lebanese Alawites supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Sunni Muslims sympathetic to the Syrian opposition comes a day after Lebanese ...
voanews.com | 21-May-2012 11:10
Anelka threatens to leave Shenhua - report
French striker Nicolas Anelka has threatened to leave Shanghai Shenhua, a state-backed newspaper said Monday, in a sign relations with his Chinese club may have soured.
Speaking in an interview with the Xinmin Evening News, Shanghai's main evening newspaper, Anelka criticised a lack of support from the club.
"If there is still no one to support me and (they) continue to play little tricks behind my back... then I will quickly decide whether or not to retire," he said, in comments published by the newspaper in Chinese.
france24.com | 21-May-2012 11:05
Dufner Wins Nelson for 2nd Victory in 4 Weeks
Jason Dufner stood on the 18th green, his lips together seemingly trying to suppress a smile while his playing partner finished the hole to end the Byron Nelson Championship.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 10:49
Galway boss credits direct football for victory
Alan Mulholland: "If you look through the scores we got, most of them probably would have come from a direct ball from the full-forward ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:34
Naas Botha wants tougher action against brawlers
Naas Botha during day one of the Vodacom Origins of Golf Tour Stellenbosch on September 15 2010 in Stellenbosch. (Gallo) Players from John Vorster Technical High School and Waterkloof High School, ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:30
Football transfer rumours Is Joe Cole heading back to West Ham
shine on Tuesday and Wednesday , putting everyone in a good mood (apart from people who complain that it's too hot). The bad news is that the transfer is only a loan deal and after a few days ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:27
Wagner I will bowl quickly aggressively
Reverse-swing and raw pace will be key to Neil Wagner's approach come the two-Test series against the West Indies later this year.Wagner was named in New Zealand's 15-man squad earlier this ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:23
Swann Were confident of victory
Graeme Swann is backing Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott to "see England through" to victory on the fifth and final day of the opening Test at Lord's.Set 191 for the win after finally ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:23
Clarke backs IPL to prosper
Fresh from his first stint in the Indian Premier League, Michael Clarke believes that despite some off-field controversy, the competition will grow from strength to strength.Clarke did not play in ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:23
Clippers confident Griffin Paul will stay in L.A.
Chris Paul will be a part of it. Griffin is eligible to sign an extension with the organization this summer or he could become a restricted free agent after next season, Paul's is under contract ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:19
Sam Amick Clippers future in question after season-ending loss to Spurs
Spurs 102, Clippers 99 LOS ANGELES -- The fans took their time leaving Lob City on Sunday night, all those raving red shirts standing around to soak in what had been a most memorable Clippers ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:16
UPI Sports Calendar for Monday May 21
© 2012 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, republication, redistribution and/or modification of any UPI content is expressly prohibited without UPI's ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:14
Report Heat G Dwyane Wade had left knee drained before Game 3
Multiple sources close to Wade and the team told to ESPN.com Sunday night that he required the minor draining procedure on Wednesday before the Game 3 loss.Wade declined to comment on the procedure ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:10
Munoz wins Sybase after Pressel cited for slow play
Candie Kung 2 and 1 on Sunday to win the Sybase Match Play Championship, a title that was set up when Morgan Pressel was penalized for slow play while in control of their semifinal match. Pressel was ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:10
Spurs Close Out Clippers to Sweep Series 4-0
The San Antonio Spurs are on to the Western Conference finals, along with their 18-game winning streak and 8-0 mark in the playoffs.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 10:01
Spurs Close Out Clippers to Sweep Series 4-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs are on to the Western Conference finals, along with their 18-game winning streak and 8-0 mark in the playoffs. They rallied in the closing minutes ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 10:01
Spurs sweep Clippers to extend NBA win streak
San Antonio continue to run roughshod across the NBA, completing their second-straight four-game series sweep in the postseason by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 in game four.
Tim Duncan had a team-high 21 points and nine rebounds and Tony Parker finished with 17 points and five assists for the Spurs who have won 18 consecutive games dating back to the regular season.
The top-seeded Spurs will now face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference final, beginning in San Antonio.
france24.com | 21-May-2012 09:45
Clemens trial resumes with more from ex-trainer
The Roger Clemens perjury trial resumes with the final day of testimony from Brian McNamee, the government's key witness.
Yahoo! News | 21-May-2012 09:44
Heat Wave: James, Wade Combine for 70 in Heat Win
As the clock ticked down to a precious few seconds, LeBron James threw his right arm around Dwyane Wade's neck and pulled his teammate close.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 09:40
Heat Wave James Wade Combine for 70 in Heat Win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - As the clock ticked down to a precious few seconds, LeBron James threw his right arm around Dwyane Wade's neck and pulled his teammate close. This was their moment. ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 09:40
Spurs sweep Clippers advance to West finals
1 of 4. Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) is stopped by San Antonio Spurs guard Daniel Green (4) in the final seconds of the game during Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 09:16
Sportsday - breaking sports news
After Munich's dream sequences Abramovich will now deliver the reality for Chelsea's CL heroes Di Matteo & Drogba http://t.co/M6afRnqX ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 09:14
Napoli end Juventus run with Italian Cup triumph
Juventus' record-breaking 43-match undefeated run came to an end when Napoli won the Italian Cup 2-0.
Serie A champions Juventus saw their hopes of a league and cup double shattered by two second-half goals, with defeat particularly painful for skipper Alessandro Del Piero, who was playing the last match of his 19-year career with the club.
Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute when goalkeeper Marco Storari brought down Ezequiel Lavezzi.
It was Cavani's 33rd goal of the season.
france24.com | 21-May-2012 08:45
Spurs Rally to Beat Clippers, Win Series
The San Antonio Spurs mowed down another opponent, using their guile under pressure to close out another perfect playoff series.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 08:42
Spurs Sweep Clippers, Advance to West Finals
The San Antonio Spurs steamrolled into the NBA Western Conference finals after a 102-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday gave them a clean sweep of their seven-game series.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 08:40
Spurs sweep Clippers, advance to West finals
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs steamrolled into the NBA Western Conference finals after a 102-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday gave them a clean sweep of their seven-game series.
Yahoo! News | 21-May-2012 08:39
Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series
The San Antonio Spurs mowed down another opponent, using their guile under pressure to close out another perfect playoff series.
Yahoo! News | 21-May-2012 08:39
The Connection between Lawrence Taylors $230 K Super Bowl Ring and Baseballs Steroid Sluggers
Super Bowl XXV ring sold for more than $230,000 at auction this past week, a price that was three times greater than the online auction house SCP anticipated the ring would sell for. If the ring ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:36
Duncan Spurs finish off sweep of Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:27
Rugby Smith looms larger in All Blacks plans
Ben Smith's adaptability means he is likely to be included in the All Blacks squad for the first test against Ireland. For the Highlanders fullback it will probably be a bittersweet moment following ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:26
Euro 1960 Lev Yashin leads Soviets to success
Set against a backdrop of political turmoil and mass withdrawals, the first European Championship finals would be dominated by a goalkeeper, as Lev Yashin led the Soviet Union to glory in France. ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:25
Cricket Pirate Thomas puts Sully Centurions to the sword with 128
FOUR centurions lit up the Swalec Premier League scene, as Mumbles and Bridgend Town made up ground on early season leaders Sully Centurions, writes Tony ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:22
South Wales Cricket Association
WalesOnline, the best source for Welsh news, sport, business and entertainment. Powered by the Western Mail, South Wales Echo, Wales on Sunday and Celtic Weekly Newspapers. Produced by Media Wales ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:22
Cricket Stuart Broad joins Lord’s greats as England forced to battle
STUART BROAD etched his name in Lord’s folklore yesterday – but England still had work to do to defy a West Indies fightback and clinch victory in the first Investec ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:22
Cricket Sudbrook pace their win over St Fagans perfectly
SUDBROOK, Chepstow and Penarth are the early season pacesetters in Division One of the Thomas, Carroll Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Cricket ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:22
Japan train with rice balls to sharpen soccer skills
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan have come up with a novel way of preparing themselves for this year's London Olympic men's soccer tournament - training with odd-bouncing triangular 'rice ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:21
Sports of The Times What Price Glory in Olympic Basketball Glad You Asked
Those Barcelona Games were romantic and historic: South Africa was readmitted to the Olympic family, and Cuban boxers put on a demonstration for the ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:20
Lippi Relieved With Fast Start as Guangzhou Coach
Celebrated Italian coach Marcello Lippi declared the future was bright for Guangzhou Evergrande after winning his first match in charge of the Chinese champions.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 08:07
Lippi Relieved With Fast Start as Guangzhou Coach
(Reuters) - Celebrated Italian coach Marcello Lippi declared the future was bright for Guangzhou Evergrande after winning his first match in charge of the Chinese champions. Guangzhou beat ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 08:07
Sports of The Times: What Price Glory in Olympic Basketball? Glad You Asked
When USA Basketball invited pros to play in the Olympics, it invited an inevitable debate about whether to pay them for their services.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 07:54
Sparkling Spurs Sweep Clippers to Advance to Finals
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The red-hot San Antonio Spurs steamrolled their way into the Western Conference finals by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday to complete another series sweep. ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 07:49
Azahara Munoz Beats Candie Kung for Sybase Match Play Title
Azahara Munoz defeated Candie Kung, 2 and 1, for the title after a morning semifinal victory over Morgan Pressel that was marred by two rules-related episodes.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 07:39
Spurs Rally to Beat Clippers Win Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the ...
venezuelastar.com | 21-May-2012 07:30