Sports News – Newsletter for November 23, 2010

Asian Games athletics: Disappointing day for India

GUANGZHOU – It was a disappointing day for India in the track and field competitions as none of the athletes made it to the podium in the Asian Games here Monday.

This comes a day after India bagged two gold medals and a silver at the Aoti Main Stadium.
In the women’s 400 metres final, …. Original source  : Asian Games athletics: Disappointing day for India.

Asian Games handball: Indian men finish 9th

GUANGZHOU – India defeated Hong Kong 34-29 to finish ninth in the men’s handball competition at the Asian Games here Monday.

The men’s team ended their Games campaign with a hard fought victory against the Hong Kong side in the 9th-10th placement match at the Guanggong Gymnasium.
It was India’s second win in the …. Original article  : Asian Games handball: Indian men finish 9th.

Asian Games cycling: Sombir, Atul finish 27th and 32nd in road race

GUANGZHOU – Indian cyclists Sombir and Atul Kumar finished 27th and 32nd in the individual road race competition at the Asian Games here Monday.

Sombir clocked four hours 15 minutes 15.42 secs while Atul Kumar recorded 4:15:59.39 secs.
Kam Po Wong of Hong Kong completed the 180 km race almost a minute before the … Read more »».

Dravid’s 31st Test ton puts India on top against New Zealand

NAGPUR – Rahul Dravid struck a classy 191 as India declared their first innings at 566 for eight and enjoyed a 349-run lead over New Zealand at the end of the third day’s play in the third and final cricket Test here Monday.

New Zealand, who had a great chance of [..] Read the original article: here.

Asian Games medals tally, day 10

GUANGZHOU – Medals tally on the 10th day of the Asian Games here Monday:

1 China 154 77 73 304
2 South Korea 61 51 66 178
3 Japan 32 59 67 158
4 Iran 12 8 15 35
5 Hong Kong 8 13 12 33
6 Chinese Taipei 8 9 …. Source article  : Asian Games medals tally, day 10.

Swann can’t wait for the Ashes to begin

BRISBANE – England off-spinner Graeme Swann is so excited about The Ashes that he is “bouncing off the walls”.

“When we first got over here I daren’t think of the First Test match – because I was like a kid on December 1 with an Advent …. Original source  : Swann can’t wait for the Ashes to begin.

Teenagers participate in Coimbatore Go Karting competition

COIMBATORE – Teenagers from across the country participated in a go karting competition here over the weekend.

Mackinlay Barreto, one of the organisers of the event, said: “We had a huge participation from girls specifically. It is important that we have both males and females participating in the ‘Amron Karting …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Teenagers participate in Coimbatore Go Karting competition.

New Zealand under pressure in Nagpur Test

NAGPUR – Indian batsman Rahul Dravid notched up his 31st Test century, while skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored a half century as India took a massive lead of 373 runs on the third day of the final Test match against New Zealand in Nagpur … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand under pressure in Nagpur Test.

Beckham confirmed for Jets match in Australia

MELBOURNE – Former England football star David Beckham has been named in the LA Galaxy squad to play A-League side Newcastle Jets on November 27.

According to Fox Sports, Beckham has been named in the Galaxy’s 22-man squad scheduled to arrive in …. Original source  : Beckham confirmed for Jets match in Australia.

ICC asks PCB to appoint retired judge in integrity committee

LAHORE – The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) special task force for Pakistan cricket has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to appoint a retired High Court judge to head the integrity committee formed to give clearance to players for international and domestic cricket.

The integrity committee, headed by PCB Chairman Ijaz … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ICC asks PCB to appoint retired judge in integrity committee.

Ex-Pak opener Butt looks for a new lawyer for spot-fixing case

LAHORE – Suspended Test captain Salman Butt is reportedly looking for a new lawyer to represent him in the January hearing of the ICC’s Code of Conduct Commission.

According to the Daily Times, Butt has asked the …. Source  : Ex-Pak opener Butt looks for a new lawyer for spot-fixing case.

Scottish football referees on strike over fears of being attacked

LONDON – Terrified football referees, it seems, have reached breaking point and taken the sensational step of declaring a strike over fears of being attacked for giving a decision during a particular match.

Scottish Senior Football Referee Association chairman Martin … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scottish football referees on strike over fears of being attacked.

Asian Games hockey: Indian women lose to China 1-2

GUANGZHOU – India lost their last women’s hockey league match to China 1-2 to finish their pool engagements in fourth place at the Asian Games here Monday.

China scored through Zhishuang Wang (27th minute) and Xiaou Xu (30th) to take a 2-0 lead in the first half. India managed to pull one back through …. Source article  : Asian Games hockey: Indian women lose to China 1-2.

Asian Games squash: Successful day for India

GUANGZHOU – Indian men and women registered convincing wins and stayed on course for a semifinal berth in the squash team event at the Asian Games here Monday.

The men’s team defeated Japan and Saudi Arabia while the women beat China and Pakistan in the pool matches at the Asian Games Town Gymnasium.
India …. Original source  : Asian Games squash: Successful day for India.

Asian Games boxing: Mary Kom, Kavita in semis

GUANGZHOU – India’s four-time world champion Mary Kom and Kavita Goyat moved into the semifinals of the women’s boxing competitions of the Asian Games here Monday.

Mary Kom crushed Ping Meng Chieh of Chinese Taipei 16-2 in the 48-51 kg while Kavita (69-75kg) staved off a strong chalenge from Kazahkhstan’s Marina Volnova to win 8-7 … Original article on : Asian Games boxing: Mary Kom, Kavita in semis.

Scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, Third Test, Day three

NAGPUR – The following is the scoreboard on the third day of the third cricket Test between India and New Zealand here Monday:

New Zealand first innings: 193
India first innings: (overnight 292/2)
Gautam Gambhir c Taylor b Southee 78
Virender Sehwag c & b Vettori 74
Rahul Dravid c Guptill b …. Source  : Scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, Third Test, Day three.

Asian Games tennis: Somdev-Sanam win gold, Sania-Vishnu silver

GUANGZHOU – Somdev Devvarman and Sanam Singh fetched India its sixth gold medal at the Asian Games, winning the tennis men’s doubles but Sania Mirza and Vishnu Vardhan had to settle for a silver in the mixed doubles here Monday.

Sixth seeded Somdev and Sanam outlasted Chinese Maoxin Gong and Zhe Li, seeded-second, in a …. Read the original article  : here.

Anderson has no intention of doing a Harmy repeat at Gabba

BRISBANE – Lancashire and England fast bowler James Anderson has vowed not to repeat Steve Harmison’s first ball in The Ashes series flying straight to second slip.

“The only way it will end up there is if it comes off the edge of the bat,” Anderson said ahead of the [..] Read the original article: here.

Asian Games: Somdev, Sanam win sixth gold for India

GUANGZHOU – India’s tennis pair Somdev Devvarman and Sanam Singh beat China’s Gong M and Li Z in the men’s doubles event of the Asian Games here on Monday to win the sixth gold for the country.

The Indian duo won 6-3, 6-7, 10-8 in a super tie-breaker.

Earlier today, Sania Mirza and Vishnu … Original article on : Asian Games: Somdev, Sanam win sixth gold for India.

Himachal Pradesh to host Twenty20 Mahasangram

DHARAMSALA – The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) will host the ‘Twenty20 Mahasangram’ from November 29, which will see the participation of a record 1100 to 1300 teams.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association spokesperson Sanjay Sharma said the tournament was earlier set to start … Read : Himachal Pradesh to host Twenty20 Mahasangram.