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Cheryl, Ashley officially divorced
British singer Cheryl Cole's marriage to soccer ace Ashley was officially declared dead Friday, when they were granted a...


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Delhi Traffic Police issues road advisory in view of CWG
Planning extensive restrictions a day prior to the commencement of the trials for special dedicated lanes for the 2010 Commonwealth Games 2010, the Delhi Traffic Police on Friday appealed to the citizens to adhere to the issued road restrictions to avoid traffic chaos and...
Robust doping control programme in place for Delhi CWG 2010
The Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Organising Committee with the support of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has made robust plans to ensure that Delhi 2010 Games are free from anti-doping rule violations. The programme enacted is a blend of deterrence, detection and...
L.A. Galaxy boss says won't rush Becks back into action
L.A. Galaxy boss Bruce Arena has said that he has no plans to rush England football star David Beckham back into...
Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar wishes to fly SU-30MKI
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who sets the cricket field on fire with his bat, now wishes to light up the skies by flying a Sukhoi-30MKI, the most lethal fighter jet in the Indian Air...
Australian swimmer Leisel excited about Commonwealth Games
Champion swimmer Leisel Jones of Australia is more excited than apprehensive about competing in the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games because she feels that last minute work is not a new thing in big sporting...
Cricket serial offender Pakistan should be thrown out
An analysis in the Herald Sun has opined that Pakistan is a serial offender when it comes to playing the gentlemen's game of cricket, and that it is time to crack the whip and throw all cheats of that country...
Croatian coach to revamp Bangladesh football
Croatian Robert Rubcic has been named as the chief coach of Bangladesh's national football team for the Asian Games to be held in...
Mixed reaction in Pak over decision to drop 'tainted' cricket trio
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to drop captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif -the three players accused of 'spot-fixing'- from the tour of England, has received a mixed reaction from former...
Cricket Australia gives go ahead to betting during Ashes
Cricket Australia has given the green signal to cricket betting during the Ashes this summer, despite the controversy of betting corruption scandals rocking the cricket...
PCB, Pak High Commission in UK preparing strong defence for 'tainted' players
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) in UK is reportedly working with a team of legal experts to prepare a strong defence for the 'tainted' players embroiled in the 'spot-fixing'...
Shane Warne dismisses plastic surgery rumours
Former Australian cricket star Shane Warne has dismissed rumours the he's had plastic...
ECB chief offers to help Pakistan, but ICC yet to give backing
The chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke, has offered to help restructure Pakistan cricket in the wake of the illegal betting scandal after England successfully pressed for the three players under police investigation to be withdrawn from the one-day...
ICC insists Pakistani cricketers have a case to answer
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday said that Pakistani players Salman Butt, Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer have a case to answer and defended its decision to suspend the trio for alleged spot-fixing, insisting that there is no conspiracy against Pakistani...
Spot fixing: Pak envoy slams ICC for suspending players facing police probe
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain has attacked the International Cricket Council (ICC) for suspending three Pakistan cricket team players, who are at the center of spot-fixing...
Platini says England could lose WC 2018 bid to less wealthy nations
UEFA president and former French football star Michel Platini has warned England that its bid for hosting the 2018 World Cup could go up in smoke, given FIFA's habit of choosing less wealthy nations as...
Take appropriate action against players guilty of fixing: Tendulkar
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who joined the Indian Air Force as a Group Captain, said on Friday that the International Cricket Council should thoroughly investigate the match fixing scandal involving three Pakistani players and take action against the...
Pak envoy to UK launches diatribe against ICC suspension of 'tainted' players
Pakistan's Ambassador to UK, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, has slammed the International Cricket Council for suspending the three players accused of 'spot-fixing' in the Lord's Test against...
Pak rookie Shahzaib Hasan looking to establish himself in international cricket
Pakistan batsman Shahzaib Hasan, who scored a century in the tour match against Somerset, has expressed hope that he would be given an opportunity to establish himself as a regular opener in the national...
Pakistan envoy attacks ICC for suspending trio
Pakistan's High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan Friday attacked International Cricket Council (ICC) for suspending three Pakistani players even while the police investigation was going on in the spot-fixing...
ICC charges three Pakistan players under Anti-Corruption Code
The International Cricket Council has charged three Pakistan players with various offences under Article 2 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Players and Player Support Personnel relating to alleged irregular behavior during, and in relation to, the fourth Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's last...
Three tainted Pakistani cricketers suspended by ICC
The three Pakistani cricketers, who are at the centre of an alleged betting scam, were provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday night after being charged under the anti-corruption...
High School Football Week 2 Scoreboard
WEEK 2: (weekend of 09/03/2010) Away: Buckeye Local X -- Home: St. Clairsville XAway: Meadowbrook X -- Home: Barnesville XAway: Strasburg X -- Home: Beallsville XAway: Youngstown East X -- Home:...
Spain's Jimenez shoots career-best 61 to take halfway lead at European Masters
CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland - Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 10-under 61 Friday to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the European Masters. The 46-year-old Spaniard had two eagles to...
Fall - with football - a favorite time of the year
Finally. I love the fall months, and particularly the football season — pro, college and high school. Let's see what everybody's got.The 2010 college season opened Thursday night around the...
England show women's rugby has cast away the stereotypes | Robert Kitson
Everything you need to know about the new age of women's rugby was crystallised into one jaw-dropping moment on Wednesday night. There was Fiona Pocock, the impressive England wing, hurtling down the...
Utah Utes football: Wynn day-to-day after spraining thumb
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah quarterback Jordan Wynn sprained the thumb on his throwing hand in Thursday's 27-24 overtime victory over Pittsburgh. He's considered day-to-day as the Utes look ahead to...
Utah State basketball: Ags lock up home-and-home series with Hoyas
LOGAN — Utah State's men's basketball will play at Georgetown this season with the Hoyas making a visit to the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum the following season, the Deseret News has learned. ...
'Cricket's biggest chance to clean itself' - Rahul Dravid
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A look back at Thursday night football
It's been more than a year since O'Dea was shutout in a football. Last year, the Irish were blanked by Bothell, 25-0, in Week 2. That came one week after the Irish edged Capital. O'Dea went on to...
LSU tops 12 tailgating spots in college football
It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party. And out-partying the Southeastern Conference, with its passionate fans and mild weather for most of the season, is difficult. But the...
Rugby: Luck changes as cameo turns into much more
The plan was to give Sonny Bill Williams a cameo taste of the provincial rugby in New Zealand. That would have done Canterbury, the rugby convert and the national selectors just fine. But they all...
Rugby: Haiu benched as Auckland search for punch
Auckland's most experienced tight forward, Kurtis Haiu, has been ditched as the coaches look for some response from their lacklustre group tomorrow. The hosts will need all the clout and cohesion...
Cricket: Pakistan will still tour - Vaughan
New Zealand Cricket boss Justin Vaughan insists Pakistan will be coming here this summer and no alternative tour arrangements have been considered. Three senior Pakistan players - captain Salman...
Soccer: Ward may provide needed spark
An uninspiring effort from his much-touted strikeforce against Brisbane Roar may just be the incentive for Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert to pitch new signing Nick Ward straight into action...
Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan suspended for 8 games
Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan has been suspended for eight games for a series of recent incidents, including his role in a benches-clearing brawl Wednesday against the Florida...
Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli eligible for 2010
Jeremiah Masoli , who was told he wouldn't be eligibile until the 2011 season earlier this week, has been cleared to play immediately, the school announced Friday.Masoli, who played last season at...
Ilya Kovalchuk deal to be approved as part of NHL, union CBA amendment
New Jersey Devils .Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league approved a revised 15-year, $100 million deal on Friday after reaching...
U.S. Open: Kim Cljisters, Elena Dementieva, Samantha Stosur advance
Elena Dementieva also advanced before rain hit."It was so strange, because since last evening we all were talking about how bad it's going to be today," Dementieva said. "Coming to the stadium, I was...
Denver Broncos RB LenDale White to miss season, team source says
LenDale White tore his Achilles tendon Thursday night and will miss the regular season, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on...
Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension from MLB
Washington Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan received an eight-game suspension Friday for a series of recent on-field incidents, including Wednesday's brawl with the Florida Marlins, Major League...
Stev Spagnuolo not yet ready to name Sam Bradford Rams' starter
Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, giving the Rams a 3-1 preseason finish for the second straight season. He was 6 for 6 for 68 yards and a touchdown in his one series. That followed a two-TD effort...
NHL approves Kovalchuk's second contract with New Jersey Devils
Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league approved a revised 15-year, $100 million deal on Friday after reaching an agreement with...
Johnson joins Day at top of leaderboard as rain hits Boston
Johnson made another strong case about being a Ryder Cup pick on Friday when he rolled in putts from everywhere in easy scoring conditions for an 8-under 63 to share the lead with...
Argentina wins third straight match at World Cup
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — Argentina won its third straight game in the women's field hockey World Cup, defeating Spain 4-0 on Friday in a Pool B...
WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests
LONDON — Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed Friday as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in...
Nats' Morgan gets eight-game ban for 3 incidents
Nyjer Morgan of the Washington Nationals has been given an eight-game suspension for three incidents this week: charging the mound and inciting a bench-clearing brawl with the Florida Marlins on...
Nationals' Nyjer Morgan enrages baseball by violating The Code
There's an ebb and flow to baseball's unwritten rules, much like there's an ebb and flow to the game itself over the course of a game or a season. Weeks can pass with hardly a peep about players...
Tennis: Champion Clijsters powers on
(CNN) -- Defending champion Kim Clijsters marched into the third round of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows as Hurricane Earl threatened to disrupt play on...