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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Pakistan Telegraph.com http://www.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/10/id/c4cdc9be967f45f9/ en-us Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:43:15 -0400 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:43:15 -0400 30 Cricket Australia (CA) has strongly backed the inclusion of a Test Championship in the international schedule after the current Futures Tours Programme (FTP) ends in 2012. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378905/cs/1/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:00:05 -0400 Pakistan Telegraph.com http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378905/cs/1/ Lagos, July 5 (Xinhua) Eight players and two officials of the Amputee Football Association of Nigeria (AFAN) will participate in the Uzbekistan 2008 Cup of Independence beginning, July 14. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378889/cs/1/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:00:49 -0400 Pakistan Telegraph.com http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378889/cs/1/ Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has resigned from International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Committee in protest against the change of the result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378829/cs/1/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:02:02 -0400 Pakistan Telegraph.com http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378829/cs/1/ The Australian cricket team has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its one-day international against the West Indies in St Kitts Friday. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378825/cs/1/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:01:52 -0400 Pakistan Telegraph.com http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378825/cs/1/ French football champions Lyon have announced the sale of goalkeeper Gregory Coupet to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378721/cs/1/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:01:15 -0400 Pakistan Telegraph.com http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378721/cs/1/ London, July 5 : Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, has admitted to paying billions of dollars for political favours and protection fees to get his hands on the former Soviet Union's mineral wealth. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378842/cs/1/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:00:08 -0400 Pakistan Telegraph.com http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378842/cs/1/ London, July 5 : West Indian great Michael Holding has resigned from the ICC Cricket Committee after they changed the result of the 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan to a draw. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378737/cs/1/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:00:24 -0400 Pakistan Telegraph.com http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/378737/cs/1/ Galen Rupp finished second in the 10,000 meters and qualified for the Olympics The pro-Oregon crowd gave Rupp loud support Rupp is not expected to contend for a medal in Beijing http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987347/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:04:58 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987347/ Lewis Hamilton could not explain why he was nearly a second slower than McLaren team-mate Heikki Kovalainen in qualifying for the British Grand Prix. The Englishman qualified fourth at Silverstone on... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987661/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:58:20 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987661/ Eoin Morgan hit a whirlwind maiden first-class century for Middlesex to leave the county side 48 runs behind South Africa at Uxbridge. The tourists added 20 runs before declaring on 359-5 when Ashw... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987662/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:58:19 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987662/ Habana scored his 31st try for South Africa two minutes before half-time New Zealand (9) 19 Tries: Kaino Cons: Carter Penalties: Carter 4 South Africa (8) 8 Tries: Habana Penalties: James http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987161/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:58:00 -0400 BBC http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987161/ LONDON (Reuters) - Venus and Serena Williams returned to Center Court three hours after doing battle in the singles final to secure the Wimbledon doubles title with a 6-2 6-2 thumping of American Lisa... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987116/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:15:31 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987116/ Cleveland Indians signed free agent pitcher Jeff Weaver to a minor league contract on Saturday, giving the veteran a shot at making his sixth big-league team. Weaver will report to Triple-A Buffalo of... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987348/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:04:52 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987348/ LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer said on Saturday his Wimbledon final opponent Rafael Nadal had made him a tougher player because of their great rivalry. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987114/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:15:28 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987114/ Venus Williams has historically played much better at Wimbledon Serena Williams showed some nerves in Saturday's loss The pair will compete for a gold medal in Beijing in August http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986523/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:17:53 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986523/ One cell phone conversation last fall got them thinking about it. Now former Cretin-Derham Hall standouts Matt Carufel and Kim Royston aren't just home for the summer. They're home for good after tra... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986370/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:19 -0400 Pioneer Press http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986370/ EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - World champion Tyson Gay crashed out of the U.S. Olympic trials 200 meters when he fell over 40 meters into the quarter-finals on Saturday. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987115/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:15:30 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987115/ England's Ross Fisher will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the European Open after a birdie on the 18th to finish on 16 under. In windy conditions, the 27-year-old battled for a third-... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987023/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:11:23 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15987023/ India will host first Commonwealth basketball championship in late July 2010, International Basketball federation (FIBA) announced on Saturday."India will host the first commonwealth basketball c... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984801/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:29:25 -0400 NDTV http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984801/ (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski)The pack passes a bridge on the outskirts of Brest during the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Brest and Plumelec, western France, Saturday July 5, 2008. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15985968/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:22:51 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15985968/ Tony Stewart , who is ninth in points and who dominated Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and deserved better than 13th after rain denied him and other leaders the chance to put those fina... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986221/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:14:27 -0400 USA Today http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986221/ One of the few positives to come from rugby tours by under-strength northern hemisphere teams is that they often throw up new stars who recover from the defeats down under to become leading lights.Jon... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984836/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:24:49 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984836/ Gunmen have kidnapped the younger brother of Nigerian and Everton football star Joseph Yobo, police said today.Yobo is a regular fixture on Nigeria's national team and played 30 times for Everton in t... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984833/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:20:25 -0400 Breaking News.ie http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984833/ It is not quite a done deal since the Zimbabwe delegation has to return to its own board for the withdrawal to be ratified. As president Robert Mugabe has ties with the board, rescinding it remains po... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984834/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:08:55 -0400 IOL http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984834/ Zimbabwe will remain a full member of the International Cricket Council, an official said on Friday, after the deeply divided world body worked out a last-minute compromise. The ICC Executive Board... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986022/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:44:41 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986022/ Hockey: Extra keepers force shock omissions for Beijing Canada 69 New Zealand 77The New Zealand men's basketball team surged to a second successive win in their Olympic qualifying build-up in Canada y... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984800/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:24:23 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984800/ Nine words from Nelson Mandela were instrumental in saving the World Twenty20 for England yesterday and averted cataclysm in the international game.As Zimbabwe agreed to withdraw from the tournament r... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984747/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:24:47 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984747/ Former grand prix driver Giorgio Pantano consolidated his GP2 series lead with a stunning victory in today's feature race at Silverstone.Despite starting from fifth position on the grid, the Italian g... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984835/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:46:46 -0400 The Guardian http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984835/ Johnny Murtagh steered 7-2 shot Mount Nelson to a last-gasp win in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. It was another stunning Group One success for trainer Aidan O'Brien as the Rock Of Gibraltar ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986016/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:25:40 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15986016/ Biking through a muddy bog wearing lead weights isn't exactly what most people like to do with their weekends. But for madcap sport fans the World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships is a mus... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984821/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:25:35 -0400 BBC http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984821/ By Greg Stutchbury South Africa captain John Smit said on Saturday the world champions could not play any worse after their 19-8 loss to New Zealand in the Tri-Nations opener. "We came here very... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984497/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:52:35 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984497/ Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon and Manchester United chief executive David Gill will hold talks in Switzerland next week over Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, the Spanish sports daily AS repor... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984493/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:52:12 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984493/ Albert Pujols' 300th home run. Zambrano came off the 15-day disabled list from a shoulder strain with six spotless innings Friday night, leading Chicago to a 2-1 victory over the http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15983857/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:38:36 -0400 CBS Sports http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15983857/ Defending champion Venus Williams won the first set of the Wimbledon women's singles final 7-5 on Saturday against sister Serena. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984491/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:52:08 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984491/ A look at 2 rival suits being worn at US trials Every time Crocker has beaten Phelps in a 100 fly final, he's set a world record, including against Phelps at the 2004 trials."On the days I set records... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984437/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:30:24 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984437/ ISTANBUL - Former coach of the Spanish national football team signed on Saturday a two-year contract to manage Turkey's Fenerbahce. "I am really very happy to be with Fenerbahce. I am here both with m... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15983177/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:04:14 -0400 Turkish Press http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15983177/ Matt Giteau scored 20 points in a brilliant solo performance to lead Australia to a record 40-10 win over an under-strength France in the second test at Lang Park on Saturday. The Wallaby flyhalf l... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984495/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:52:22 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984495/ University of Louisville football player Trent Guy was injured in a shooting early today near downtown's Theater Square.Guy, a junior wide receiver from Charlotte, N.C., was taken to University Hospit... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15983223/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:20:18 -0400 Courier-Journal http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15983223/ Denny Hamlin takes the checkered flag ahead of Kyle Busch to win the Winn-Dixie 250. Hamlin's Joe Gibbs Racing team, which includes Busch, has won 12 races in the Nationwide series this season. By Mar... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984655/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:21:38 -0400 USA Today http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984655/ "I'm happy to have signed for Pirates. It's a dream come true for me. I never thought I would some day play for a big team like Pirates," said Chiloane "I will try everything to help Pirates to win... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984494/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:52:18 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984494/ By Craig Lewis Sharks flyhalf Brad Barritt has been ruled out of Saturday's crucial Currie Cup clash against the Bulls at Loftus after failing to recover from a groin injury sustained during traini... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984492/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:52:15 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984492/ By Kemantha Govender The Springboks will take on the All Blacks this Saturday in Wellington's Westpac Stadium in a crucial Tri-Nations opener. The world champions are chasing an elusive win - th... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984496/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:52:25 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984496/ safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday.Kiel, 27, was driving alone after leaving a party at about 10:15 Friday night when he hit a ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984436/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:30:23 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984436/ LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer can eclipse Bjorn Borg and set a modern era record of six consecutive Wimbledon titles if he beats Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final, the third in a row for the world's t... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984650/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:37:32 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984650/ Striker Fernando Torres insists Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez played a crucial role in inspiring his goalscoring exploits at Euro 2008. The 24-year-old, who netted 33 goals in his debut season at A... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984484/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:33:20 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15984484/ Double amputee Oscar Pistorius says the memory of his late mother is helping to drive him on as the pioneering South African runner strives for a place at the Beijing Olympic Games next month. Pist... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982717/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:43:54 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982717/ Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius slowed on the final straight on Wednesday in his first able-bodied race in nearly a year, finishing fourth and well outside the Olympic qualifying time. The ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982715/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:44:04 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982715/ By Charles Baloyi Premier League champions SuperSport United have arrived in Limpopo to begin their seven-day pre-season camp in Phalaborwa and will compete in the Mopani Mayor's Charity Cup at the... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982725/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:43:07 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982725/ St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits his 300th career home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, July 4, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981895/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:18:51 -0400 Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981895/ By Neville Khoza Orlando Pirates will be parading some of their new signings in the Inaugural Phakisa Cup event in Sasolburg on Saturday. Pirates play Bloemfontein Celtic in the second semifinal... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982723/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:58 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982723/ Oscar Pistorius set up one of his greatest victories in Switzerland. Now he's hoping another triumph here will take him all the way to Beijing. The double amputee sprinter was in Lucerne on Friday ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982716/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:44:08 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982716/ today. Venus' is the more powerful and this year she's been really booming them down. However, it's not quite as reliable as her sister's which is the more consistent. Venus also doesn't possess as go... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981418/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:55:06 -0400 The Guardian http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981418/ Hull have signed Geovanni from Manchester City on a free transfer. The Brazilian, whose previous clubs include Barcelona and Benfica, has agreed a two-year contract with the newly promoted side.Geovan... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981416/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:55:14 -0400 The Guardian http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981416/ Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been given extra time to qualify for the Beijing Olympics in August. The court of arbitration for sport ruled in May that Pistorius, who runs with carbon... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982731/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:43:45 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982731/ Shane Watson kept his nerve, and the seventh-wicket pair of Denesh Ramdin and Darren Sammy failed to carry West Indies over the threshold, as Australia completed a thrilling one-run victory in the fou... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982720/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:50 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982720/ Unorthodox spinner Ajantha Mendis might hold the key Sri Lanka as its attempts to defend its Asia Cup title against India on Sunday. The 23-year-old Mendis - bowling in the company of prolific offs... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982718/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:47 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982718/ Harry Kewell's decision to sign for Galatasaray has sparked controversy. Photograph: Robert Cianfone / Getty Images Harry Kewell has signed a two-year contract with Turkish side Galatasaray. The win... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981417/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:55:10 -0400 The Guardian http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981417/ The South African batsmen were also assisted by a lightning-fast outfield so that when the ball beat the inner cordon of fielders it invariably went for four. Amla, who struck 172 against Somerset,... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982732/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:43 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982732/ On a warm and sunny day 111 years ago the first Durban July took place at Greyville race track in Durban. People trekked to the race track on donkey-drawn carts and the seven horses taking part in ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982721/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:24 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982721/ South African surfers had mixed fortunes on day five of the Mr Price Pro WQS six-star men's contest being surfed at Durban's New Pier break on Friday with five of the eight who qualified for the round... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982722/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:30 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982722/ The Border Bulldogs flogged a golden chance of winning their opening Currie Cup First Division match at East London's Absa Stadium on Friday night, going down 30-14 to the Griffons. A try by fullba... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982728/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:43:22 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982728/ The Lions were denied a possible Currie Cup win over the Free State Cheetahs when referee Christie du Preez blew the final whistle with the two packs ready to scrum down for the final scrum. The Ch... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982729/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:43:36 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982729/ Michael Phelps broke his own world record in the 200 metre individual medley at the US Olympic swim trials on Friday clocking a time of one minute, 54.80 seconds. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982733/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:33 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982733/ FC AK coach Ali Akan has attempted to pile the pressure on the match officials for Sunday's Absa Premiership play-off semifinal, second leg against Dynamos in Polokwane by implying that his team have ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982713/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:44:30 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982713/ By Piers Newbery at Wimbledon 1218: Less than two hours to go until the women's final and Serena is out practising on Court Five in front of a huge crowd, while Venus is just finishing up on ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982708/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:20:15 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982708/ Spain's Euro 2008-winning coach Luis Aragones has signed a two-year deal to become coach of Fenerbahce. The 69-year-old, who led Spain to their first major tournament win in 44 years last month, re... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982707/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:20:11 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15982707/ (AP Photo/David Graham)NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Denny Hamlin (20) beats Kyle Busch to the finish line to win the Winn-Dixie 250 Nationwide series race Friday night July 4, 2008 at the Daytona I... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980881/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:19:14 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980881/ Taylor Buchholz (3-2) threw one inning for the win, Colorado's fourth straight.In the highest-scoring game at Coors Field since the humidor was introduced in 2002, bringing some sanity to mile-high ba... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980876/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:19:17 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980876/ NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Chestnut reclaimed the top spot at the annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island on Friday after first tying with archrival Takeru Kobayashi in a 10-minute chow-down and ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981173/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:09:48 -0400 USA Today http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981173/ Cullen Jones celebrates along with the crowd after setting a new American record in the 50-meter freestyle during a preliminary heat on Friday. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981171/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:09:47 -0400 USA Today http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981171/ Edition 1 Staff Reporters Rugby boss Johan Prinsloo's remark three years ago that he was not the Angel Gabriel was confirmed this week when he appeared in court accused of trying to kiss a fe... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979452/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:08:04 -0400 Pretoria News http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979452/ Good thing because the 5-1, 98-pounder with blonde hair cascading past her waist finished fifth in her qualifying heat and advanced to Sunday's Olympic trials final. The national high school record of... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981174/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:09:49 -0400 USA Today http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15981174/ -- If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday - "A rumor's a rumor. We don't pay attention to it too much."... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979394/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:09:17 -0400 San Francisco Chronicle http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979394/ LaRue drives in four runs in St. Louis win over KC Edmonds' first game in St. Louis as an opposing player dominated pre-game discussions, especially after St. Louis manager http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980879/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:19:16 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980879/ Beijing .Olson, who says he was physically and emotionally spent, decided to retire from judo upon returning from Athens."When I retired I thought it would be the last time I would ever step on the ma... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979453/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:34:09 -0400 Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979453/ Vin Narayanan To a certain degree, the modern poker industry is the house that Chris Moneymaker built. Moneymaker's victory in the 2003 Main Event helped launch the poker boom that ran from 2003-2006... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979451/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:03:49 -0400 Rolling Good Times http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979451/ Volatile Venus Williams vows not to be distracted in her mission for a fifth Wimbledon title by hints that family wishes might count for more than tennis talent in Saturday's Wimbledon final against s... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980969/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:40:41 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980969/ NASCAR driver Mark Martin, right, smiles as he answers a question with Rick Hendrick during a news conference Friday, July 4, 2008 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Martin a... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980060/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:12:10 -0400 Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980060/ Nadal defeated Germany's Rainer Schuettler 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 in his semifinal, taking just 20 minutes longer. "It's great," Federer said after wrapping up what was his 65th straight win on grass.... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980968/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:40:37 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980968/ By Chad Cooke South Africa comes to a standstill today as the premier thoroughbred racing event, the Vodacom Durban July, catches the attention of the country. Twenty of the finest thoroughbred ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980967/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:40:30 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980967/ Luis Aragones tours Fenerbahce's stadium. Photograph: EPA Luis Aragones, who coached Spain to victory at Euro 2008, has signed a two-year deal to manage the Turkish champions, Fenerbahce."I am here ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979450/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:47:44 -0400 The Guardian http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979450/ US Olympic Swimming Trials Results "I just tried to hang on," he said. "I was hurting that last 50."It was the second world record of the meet for Phelps, who also swam faster than anyone in history t... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980877/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:19:19 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980877/ By Jacques van der Westhuyzen Wellington, New Zealand Springbok coach Peter de Villiers may not be everyone's favourite to coach the World Champions, but he knows how to deflect pressure and he ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980964/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:40:23 -0400 Independent Online http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15980964/ Allyson Felix coasted to a victory in her 200-meter preliminary heat Tyson Gay ran a 20.43 in his heat, practically jogging to the finish The men's 1,500-meter final is shaping up the most competitive... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979938/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:28:55 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979938/ OMAHA, Neb. -- Youth was served at the Olympic swimming trials Friday night. And experience savored the meal. If you weren't weighted down by the double-volume tomes containing your swim resume, if yo... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978757/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:56:44 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978757/ NEW YORK: Alex Rodriguez and his wife, Cynthia, have broken up, according to the New York Daily News. Cynthia Rodriguez, 34, has gone to the Paris apartment of rock star Lenny Kravitz, 44, the Daily ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978636/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:05:51 -0400 Gulf Daily News http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978636/ DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - The Colorado Rockies scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete a record-breaking 18-17 home victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979271/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:53:43 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979271/ Battling the odds of age and a creaky body that requires hours of massage, stretching and testing after every race and workout, the evergreen Torres said she had not expected to win the 100 freestyle ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979270/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:53:43 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979270/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Mark Spitz believes not only will Michael Phelps better his record of seven gold medals at a single Olympics next month in Beijing but he will do it breathtaking style. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979269/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:53:42 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15979269/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Michael Phelps roared to another world record, Aaron Peirsol equaled one and Dara Torres had a swim for the ages as the U.S. Olympic trials produced plenty of Independence ... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978552/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:21:24 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978552/ EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - World champion Tyson Gay eased through the opening round of 200 meters qualifying at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday, winning his heat in a comfortable 20.43 seconds. http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978551/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:21:23 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15978551/ Nadal-Federer III is an incredibly significant match no matter what happens Why the Federer-Safin wasn't shown live by NBC or ESPN More notes, cool links and thoughts about the game http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977336/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:52:47 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977336/ Dara Torres won the 100-meter freestyle to make her fifth Olympic team At 41, Torres becomes the oldest U.S. swimmer to earn an Olympic berth Torres' time was .06 seconds faster than her gold-medal ef... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977439/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:52:42 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977439/ Dara Torres, 41, completes comeback by winning the 100-meter freestyle Michael Phelps broke his own world record in the 200-meter individual medley Aaron Peirsol tied Ryan Lochte's world record in the... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977442/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:52:41 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977442/ Michael Beasley could be with the Heat when the team opens summer league play Beasley cracked his sternum in a collision with a teammate Wednesday Daequan Cook separated his left, non-shooting shoulde... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977441/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:52:36 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977441/ PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Shane Victorino came through with a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the Philadelphia Phillies cap a two-out rally and defeat the visiting New... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977899/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:49:41 -0400 Reuters http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15977899/ Kevin Bradbury , told The Sporting News that he couldn't comment on terms of the deal, but the magazine cited an unidentified source in its Web site report as saying Duhon will get a two-year deal sta... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15976521/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:53:50 -0400 The Examiner http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15976521/ Boris Said , meanwhile, may have gotten some redemption in making the field. Said was the provisional pole-sitter here during qualifying last July but missed the race when rain washed out part of time... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15976973/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:44:22 -0400 USA Today http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15976973/ By GREG BEACHAMAP SPORTS WRITER SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Although Dan Boyle felt betrayed when the Tampa Bay Lightning decided to trade him, the standout defenseman is feeling much better about it after... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15975463/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:46:41 -0400 Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15975463/ The Pirates were miserable with men on. They went 1-of-12 with runners in scoring position and stranded 12 total, including eight against Sheets, who is having the best season of his eight-year career... http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15976971/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:44:19 -0400 USA Today http://story.pakistantelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/c4cdc9be967f45f9/id/15976971/