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Medicam in Patron’s Trophy final
LAHORE - Medicam beat Navy to move into the final of the Patron's Trophy Grade-II 2010-11 here at the LCCA Ground on Wednesday. Medicam grabbed an 84-run win to book a birth in the title match. Medicam scored 309 runs in their first inning. Navy scored 164 runs in their first inning and were bowled out for 175 runs in their second. Medicam achieved the target set by Navy by scoring 114 runs in their second innings. At Islamabad's Diamond Ground, the semi-final match between UBL and
Bohranwali Stadium to host NBP Cup final
LAHORE - Bohranwali Ground, the venue for the 1995 Asian Club Championship clash between Crescent Textile Mills and Sri Lanka's Saunders FC, will host the final of the 21st NBP Football Cup on April 27. The PFF has approved two venues for the upcoming event, being hosted by PMC Athletico Club Faisalabad. Bohranwali Ground will act as the main venue, hosting 19 matches, while PMC Ground will be utilised for rest of 32-match show. The NBP Cup will commence on April 14.
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Japan’s Nishikori reaches second ATP final
HOUSTON - Japan's Kei Nishikori advanced to the second final of his career by beating Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 7-5 in the semi-finals of the ATP Tour's US Clay Court Championships on Saturday. Sixth-seeded Nishikori put away Uruguay's Cuevas with a forehand winner on the second match point to reach the final, where he will face American wild card Ryan Sweeting.
"I played great today. My serve was not well but otherwise, grinding a lot and it was hot and humid, but I think I battled
"I played great today. My serve was not well but otherwise, grinding a lot and it was hot and humid, but I think I battled
Wozniacki beats Jankovic to reach final
CHARLESTON - World number one Caroline Wozniacki reached the final of the WTA clay court tournament here Saturday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jelena Jankovic. Top-seeded Wozniacki outlasted Jankovic in a match marked by grinding rallies and, in the first set, numerous breaks of serve.
Finally, Jankovic said, Wozniacki's ability to extend the rallies was just too much. "She always makes you play an extra ball," the third-seeded Serbian said. Wozniacki booked a clash with Russian
Finally, Jankovic said, Wozniacki's ability to extend the rallies was just too much. "She always makes you play an extra ball," the third-seeded Serbian said. Wozniacki booked a clash with Russian
Wozniacki to face Vesnina in Charleston final
CHARLESTON - World number one Caroline Wozniacki defeated Serbia's Jelena Jankovic 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to set up a final meeting with Russian Elena Vesnina at the Family Circle Cup.
Dane Wozniacki broke eighth-ranked Jankovic five times but also suffered three breaks of serve herself in a hard-fought encounter that lasted one hour 47 minutes.
Wozniacki is seeking her third tournament victory of the year after title triumphs at Indian Wells and Dubai.
Vesnina, ranked
Dane Wozniacki broke eighth-ranked Jankovic five times but also suffered three breaks of serve herself in a hard-fought encounter that lasted one hour 47 minutes.
Wozniacki is seeking her third tournament victory of the year after title triumphs at Indian Wells and Dubai.
Vesnina, ranked
Aqeel cruises into Honda Cup final
LAHORE - Aqeel Khan, Jalil Khan, Sara Mansoor, and Ushna Sohail have reached the finals of the 2nd Atlas Honda Cup Tennis Championship here at the K-21 Club on Friday. Aqeel Khan, the top seed of the tournament, beat his younger brother and third seed Yasir Khan 6-2, 6-1 in the semi-final.
Aqeel broke Yasir's serves on several occasions. Yasir could not reply to the fast and furious serves by Aqeel. In the second semi-final, the second seed Yasir Khan remained totally focused in
Aqeel broke Yasir's serves on several occasions. Yasir could not reply to the fast and furious serves by Aqeel. In the second semi-final, the second seed Yasir Khan remained totally focused in
Bangladesh’s Yunus loses final appeal against sacking
DHAKA - Bangladesh's Nobel-winning Muhammad Yunus lost a final appeal against his sacking from the pioneering microfinance bank he built into an empire for helping the poor. "The appeal has been dismissed by the Supreme Court," Tamin Husain Shawan said, adding that the decision, made by the full seven-member Supreme Court bench of judges, was unanimous.
The central bank, which is nominally independent from the government, removed Yunus on March 2 on the grounds that he had failed
The central bank, which is nominally independent from the government, removed Yunus on March 2 on the grounds that he had failed
Djokovic overpowers Nadal in Miami final
MIAMI - Novak Djokovic did it again Sunday, defeating world number one Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to win the ATP Miami Masters crown and remain unbeaten in 2011. Djokovic has now won all 24 matches he has played this year, the best start to a season since Ivan Lendl began 1986 25-0.
The Serbian, ranked second in the world, has captured four titles, including the Australian Open, Dubai and, now, back-to-back elite Masters titles at Indian Wells and Miami, both with victories
The Serbian, ranked second in the world, has captured four titles, including the Australian Open, Dubai and, now, back-to-back elite Masters titles at Indian Wells and Miami, both with victories
Djokovic sinks Nadal in thrilling Miami final
MIAMI - In an epic final, Novak Djokovic defeated world number one Rafa Nadal in a third set tiebreak to win the Sony Ericsson Open 4-6 6-3 7-6 on Sunday.
The victory extends second ranked Djokovic's winning streak to 26 matches going back to last year and follows his victory over the Spaniard in Indian Wells two weeks ago.
"It is just incredible to win against the number one player in the world in a third set tie break," a delighted Djokovic said on court before he was
The victory extends second ranked Djokovic's winning streak to 26 matches going back to last year and follows his victory over the Spaniard in Indian Wells two weeks ago.
"It is just incredible to win against the number one player in the world in a third set tie break," a delighted Djokovic said on court before he was
Mughalpura Whites qualify for final
LAHORE - Mughalpura Whites qualified for the final of the 8th M Siddiq Memorial Cricket Tournament Sunday after beating Township Whites by three wickets in the second semi-final at Township ground.
Scores: Township Whites 137 all out in 19.1 overs. Saeed 61, Tahir Butt 23, Sharif 15. Imran 5/34, Ishtiaq 2/28, Javaid Hafeez 1/16. Mughalpura Whites 141/7 in 19.3 overs. Aamir Butt 62, Afaq Shahid 17, Sabtain Sarwer 19, Askari 12(no). Shabir 2/32, Bashir 1/25, Qaiser Khan 1/22,
Scores: Township Whites 137 all out in 19.1 overs. Saeed 61, Tahir Butt 23, Sharif 15. Imran 5/34, Ishtiaq 2/28, Javaid Hafeez 1/16. Mughalpura Whites 141/7 in 19.3 overs. Aamir Butt 62, Afaq Shahid 17, Sabtain Sarwer 19, Askari 12(no). Shabir 2/32, Bashir 1/25, Qaiser Khan 1/22,
World Cup 2011 – Glory to India
MUMBAI - Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck a dramatic six to bring the World Cup to India on Saturday after Sri Lanka had threatened to ruin their party. Dhoni finished with 91 not out as India, chasing a target of 275, won by six wickets with 10 balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium to become the first host country to win the World Cup.
They are also only the third side to win batting second, a feat that seemed beyond them when Lasith Malinga dismissed both openers in his
They are also only the third side to win batting second, a feat that seemed beyond them when Lasith Malinga dismissed both openers in his
I had point to prove in final, admits Dhoni
MUMBAI - India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted he took a World Cup final gamble on Saturday, a high-stakes strategy which paid dividends with a first world title since 1983. He included wayward seamer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth instead of steady spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and pushed himself up the batting order where he made an unbeaten 91.
He finished the game with a huge six as India celebrated their six-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in style. "I took a
He finished the game with a huge six as India celebrated their six-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in style. "I took a
Sri Lanka’s second consecutive defeat in WC final
STATS CORNER - India ended 27-year title drought in World Cup by beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (April 2). It was India's second title victory in World Cup. India's first title win came under Kapil Dev when they beat West Indies in the final at Lord's on June 25,1983.
The defeat was Sri Lanka's second consecutive defeat in World Cup final. They also lost the 2007 World Cup final against Australia.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
The defeat was Sri Lanka's second consecutive defeat in World Cup final. They also lost the 2007 World Cup final against Australia.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Fever pitch atmosphere in final
MUMBAI - Indian cricket fans clung to their dreams of a World Cup win on home soil Saturday as tens of thousands of people converged on Mumbai for the tournament climax under heavy security. Mumbai's sweeping Marine Drive promenade -- normally heaving with noisy traffic -- was transformed into a sea of blue India shirts, as the road was shut to all but match traffic and fans queued to get into the ground.
Many had the saffron, white and green Indian tricolor draped around their
Many had the saffron, white and green Indian tricolor draped around their
Djokovic to face Nadal in Miami final
MIAMI - Novak Djokovic's remarkable run continued Friday as he steamed into the final of the ATP's Miami Masters 1000, where he will face world number one Rafael Nadal. Djokovic reached his fourth final in as many tournaments this year with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over American Mardy Fish.
Nadal, meanwhile, notched a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, now ranked third in the world. Nadal, who is seeking his first Miami title, was rarely
Nadal, meanwhile, notched a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, now ranked third in the world. Nadal, who is seeking his first Miami title, was rarely
Referee Crowe in World Cup final controversy
MUMBAI - New Zealand match referee Jeff Crowe found himself involved in more World Cup final controversy as confusion reigned at the toss between India and Sri Lanka on Saturday.
After India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni spun the coin, it looked as if he thought he had won the toss.
But Crowe did not hear a call from Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara who, as the visiting skipper was supposed to nominate 'heads' or 'tails' while the coin was in the air.
There was a brief
After India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni spun the coin, it looked as if he thought he had won the toss.
But Crowe did not hear a call from Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara who, as the visiting skipper was supposed to nominate 'heads' or 'tails' while the coin was in the air.
There was a brief
Security ramped up for World Cup final
MUMBAI - A massive security operation has been mounted for Saturday's cricket World Cup final in Mumbai -- the highest-profile sporting event to be held in the city since the deadly 2008 militant attacks.
Although no specific threat has been made for the match between India and Sri Lanka, Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik said he would prefer to take no chances with the safety of players and spectators. "We will be overdoing it a bit," he admitted at a news conference in
Although no specific threat has been made for the match between India and Sri Lanka, Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik said he would prefer to take no chances with the safety of players and spectators. "We will be overdoing it a bit," he admitted at a news conference in
