Category: Sports

Daeng snubs SEA Games to focus on turning pro

KUALA LUMPUR: Daeng Abdul Rahman , one of Malaysia’s top amateur golfers, has ruled out playing in the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games. Based on credentials, the 17-year-old would have been a shoo-in to make the four-man team for the biennial Games from Aug 19-31.

Ex-Pakistan opener Jamshed suspended by PCB for ‘violating anti-corruption code’

Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed is the latest cricketer to be suspended as investigations continue into a potential match-fixing plot at the Pakistan Super League. Unlike Islamabad United pair Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif – suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board last week – or three other players since questioned, Jamshed is not taking part in the ongoing 2017 edition of the Twenty20 competition in Dubai.

Reid, Leblanc, Leawood star for Memorial at AUS swimming championships

Veronica Reid led Memorial University’s podium parade at the Atlantic University Sport swim championships over the weekend, winning five medals, including three gold. Memorial swimmers took home 17 medals in all, with Charli Leblanc and Sam Leawood also earning first-place finishes for the team, both in the 100-metre freestyle, considered the marquee individual event.

Previews: Cessnock and Corowa

FROM the pony club to racetrack – this is the unusual career path taken by Bluesbro, one of shortest favourites at Cessnock on Tuesday. Bluesbro is a rising seven-year-old and only made his race debut this year but after three good placings he is ready to breakthrough in the Maiden Plate .

‘Boy angel’ who assisted Chapecoense rescuers given new house

Local authorities have got together to reward 15-year-old Johan Ramirez for his courage by building him and his family a new home in La Union A 15-year-old dubbed Chapecoense’s ‘boy angel’ has been given a new house for his heroics in assisting the rescue efforts following the Brazilian team’s plane crash. Johan Ramirez and his family live nearby the crash site and he and his father were among the first people to arrive at the scene of the accident and discover the aircraft.

India pick up three wickets, Bangladesh struggle at 103-3

Hyderabad, Feb 12 : India positioned themselves in a strong place in the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh as the visitors were reduced to 103 for the loss of three wickets at the end of the fourth day’s play here on Sunday. Bangladesh still need 356 runs to win the Test while India have to take seven more wickets to register their first home Test series victory against the Asian side.

NFL player cancels participation in Israel trip

A football player with the Seattle Seahawks has announced he would not take part in an NFL trip to Israel that is sponsored by the Israeli government. The Seahawks’ defensive end Michael Bennett announced his withdrawal from the trip late last week, claiming he objects to being co-opted as a “goodwill ambassador”, The Guardian reports.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score

India were not able to bowl out Bangladesh in the first innings on the third as Bangladesh were propelled by a score of 322 for 6 after a brilliant innings by Shakib Al Hasan and later followed by unbeaten fifties from Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehedi Hasan. Indian pacer Umesh Yadav was on top of his game and picked up a couple of wickets and then Ishant Sharma , R Ashwin and Jadeja chipped in with a wicket each before Mushfiqur and Mehedi struck an unbeaten 87-run stand to take Bangladesh to stumps.

Noteworthy

FEBRUARY 08: Lindsey Vonn visits the Eurosport studio in St Moritz for an interview by lead presenter and former Olympic triple-jump champion and world record holder, Jonathan Edwards on February 8, 2017 in St Moritz, Switzerland. ORG XMIT: 1000003361 less ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Lindsey Vonn visits the Eurosport studio in St Moritz for an interview by lead presenter and former Olympic triple-jump champion and world record holder, Jonathan Edwards … more The marquee races for women and men should go back-to-back after Saturday’s men’s downhill was postponed due to fog, race organizers decided.

Beijing digs new depth in Olympic legacy

The newly updated corridor on the roof of Beijing’s iconic “Bird’s Nest” has been open to the public which enables tourists to overlook the Chinese capital on the highest point of the 2008 Olympics main stadium. The corridor, extended to 1,000 meters from some 200 meters, is made of stainless steel and runs all across the roof from south to north with a stopping point at the west end of the roof where is the highest place of the stadium at 69 meters.

Gasquet and Zverev win to set up Open Sud de France final

Frenchman Richard Gasquet remains on course for a third straight title at the Open Sud de France, where he will face German teen Alexander Zverev in the final Gasquet and Zverev win to set up Open Sud de France final Frenchman Richard Gasquet remains on course for a third straight title at the Open Sud de France, where he will face German teen Alexander Zverev in the final Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2l1ae61 MONTPELLIER, France – Frenchman Richard Gasquet remains on course for a third straight title at the Open Sud de France, where he will face German teen Alexander Zverev in the final.

Brekkie Blog | Sunday, February 12, 2017

A west to southwest flow will strengthen today ahead of a cold front, which will cross Tasmania early Monday bringing a cooler southwesterly flow. A high in the Bight will extend a ridge to the north of Tasmania late on Monday and remain there on Tuesday as the high moves to the northwest of the state.

Ignored by Spain, Borja Valero shines on at Fiorentina

Ignored by Spain, Borja Valero shines on at Fiorentina Long ignored by Spain’s national team, Borja Valero’s talent and creativity shine on at Fiorentina Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kxEWA8 Fiorentina’s coach Paulo Sousa gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Fiorentina and Udinese at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Feb. 11 2017. The playmaker scored one goal and set up another as Fiorentina beat Udinese 3-0 in Serie A to move back within striking distance of the Europa League places on Saturday.

Derrick Findley Decisions Daniel Heinze in Copenhagen, Denmark

Super middleweight veteran Derrick “Superman” Findley, 26-21-1, was no Superman in the headliner of this show against Daniel Heinze, now 6-1, but he showed what experience and knowledge of how to fight – and what that means in professional boxing as he pounded out a ten round unanimous decision over the brave but too green Dane. It was scored 96-93 twice and 95-94 Findley, who was off to a good start and even scored a flash knockdown in the first.

On-the-whistle report: Brighton & Hove Albion 4-1 Burton Albion

Burton Albion remain out of the bottom three as they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to new Championship leaders Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium. Michael Kightly’s stunning free kick was the pick of the goals but a double from Tomer Hemed, a powerful header from Glenn Murray and a near-post finish from Sam Baldock ensured Chris Hughton’s side took all three points and go top of the league for a few hours at least, before Newcastle United play this evening.

Norwich City 5 Nottingham Forest 1

Norwich City turned on the style to hammer 10-man Nottingham Forest and keep up the heat on the Championship top six at Carrow Road. Alex Neil’s side were rampant with a three-goal spell inside eight first-half minutes over-powering the Reds.

Shakib, Rahim, Hasan lead Bangladesh fightback

Hyderabad, Feb 11 – Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehedi Hasan Miraz shone with the bat as Bangladesh recovered from early setbacks to post 322/6 in their first innings at the end of the third day of their one-off cricket Test against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Saturday. Bangladesh now trail India’s mammoth first innings total of 687/6 declared by 365 runs.

Former cup hero takes charge of Rangers

Former York City midfielder Graeme Murty has taken temporary charge at Scottish Premiership club Rangers. It follows the Glasgow outfit stating they have accepted the resignations of manager Mark Warburton, his assistant David Weir and head of recruitment Frank McParland.

Livid Sarfraz Nawaz castigates PCB post PSL match-fixing row2 min ago

Former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board after cricketers Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were found involved in a fresh match-fixing scandal. Blaming the PCB for the same, the 68-year-old insisted that such kind of incidents could not be avoided in Pakistan cricket until the board keeps the tainted players around.

Golf Capsules

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Jordan Spieth knew the pin position on the ninth hole at Spyglass Hill as much by memory as by sight, which was a good thing considering the fog creeping across the Monterey Peninsula on Friday.

Benfica striker Jonas on Beijing Guoan radar

China’s Beijing Guoan have made a bid to sign former Brazil international striker Jonas Goncalves Oliveira, according to reports in Brazilian media. The 32-year-old Benfica player has been tempted to accept a salary offer of six million US dollars a year, the Lance news outlet said on Friday.

New Zealanders race to save whales after 400 swim aground

It was the sound of soft sighs and cries in the half-light that first struck Cheree Morrison , and then as the dawn broke she began to see the extent of the carnage – more than 400 whales had swum aground along a remote New Zealand beach. About 275 of the pilot whales were already dead when Morrison and two colleagues found them Friday on Farewell Spit at the tip of the South Island.

Jared Kushnera s Family May Buy the Miami MarlinsThe reported sale…

The family of White House adviser and Donald Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is in negotiations to buy the Miami Marlins after pursuing a purchase of the woefully mismanaged franchise for months, according to multiple reports that suggest the price is as high as $1.6 billion. Both Charles Kushner, father of Jared and an ex-con, and Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared and a venture capitalist, are reportedly involved in the deal.

Diego Maradona to get ambassador role with FIFA

Diego Maradona to get ambassador role with FIFA Diego Maradona is getting an ambassador’s role with FIFA Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ktI93D Former soccer star Diego Maradona cheers as he attends the Davis Cup first round tennis match between Italy’s Fabio Fognini and Argentina’s Guido Pellain Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The governing body wants to ensure the Argentina great “has a major role in FIFA’s activities to promote the game across the globe,” including with its Legends team.

Zouma to discuss Chelsea future in the summer

The fit-again Blues defender is aware that he needs to play regularly if he is to fulfil his potential and return to the France national squad Kurt Zouma admits “there will be discussions” regarding his Chelsea future once the 2016-17 campaign comes to a close. The France international has worked his way back to full fitness after suffering a serious knee injury in February 2016.

United Arab Emirates women’s player lives dream with Caps

United Arab Emirates native Fatima Al Ali talks to Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, right, during a Capitals practice session in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. United Arab Emirates native Fatima Al Ali fires a shot at the goal on a pass by Washington Capitals NHL hockey player Alex Ovechkin, center left, during a Capitals practice session in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.

Jonathan Klinsmann, son of fired coach, on under-20 roster

California goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of fired U.S. national coach Jurgen Klinsmann, is among 20 players on the American roster for CONCACAF’s Under-20 Championship. Eleven players are from Major League Soccer teams, with the rest from clubs in England, Spain and Mexico, and from college.

‘Mini-Mourinho’ breathing new life into struggling Hull

It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January ‘Mini-Mourinho’ breathing new life into struggling Hull It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7akEi Hull City manager Marco Silva watches the English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool at the KCOM Stadium, Hull, England, Saturday Feb. 4, 2017. MANCHESTER, England – It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January.

Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur

Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kRYNx5 Danny Willet of England plays a putt on the eighteenth hole during the first day of the Maybank Championship golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur

Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kRYNx5 Danny Willet of England plays a putt on the eighteenth hole during the first day of the Maybank Championship golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.