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Philipson under pressure for Bulls Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24PMQueensland batsman Craig Philipson will be playing for a spot in the Sheffield Shield final when the Bulls host Western Australia at the Gabba this week.
Philipson must shape up or ship out Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:34PMQueensland's fill-in No.3 batsman Craig Philipson will be playing for a spot in the Sheffield Shield final when the Bulls host Western Australia at the Gabba this week.
England's women win India series Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:19PMEngland's women clinched victory in the Twenty20 series against India with a five-wicket win in the third match in Mumbai yesterday, sealing a 2-1 series triumph.
Mood upbeat, says Gilchrist Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:08PMHYDERABAD: Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist said though the mood of the team was fantastic ahead of the Indian Premier League, it was really frustrating that all the team members were not able to assemble for the training sessions.
Harwich 'island' spurs naming clash Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:14AMThe Harwich Board of Selectmen is being asked to advise federal officials on what to name a marshy upland near Red River Beach.
Tough job ahead for Mohsin & Co in naming World T20 squad Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:54AMPakistan cricket player Misbah-ul-Haq talks to Shahid Afridi during a practice session. Haq and Afridi are both likely to be named for the squad. – Reuters (File Photo)
Restaurants: Darden tells state it needs more time for job goals Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:18PMDarden Restaurants gave official notice to the state last week that it needs more time to meet job-growth goals originally outlined for the south Orlando headquarters that opened in September.
A dead cert Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:54PMLATE gambler could hand a charity £340k from beyond the grave - thanks to his betting
On the Rebound Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:10PMLEADING FROM THE FRONT: West Indies skipper Chris Gayle pulls Zimbabwe counterpart Prosper Utseya to the boundary in the second one-day international at the National Stadium in Providence, Guyana on Saturday.
Utseya still upbeat despite loss Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:00PMAfter success in the Twenty20 international and the first one-day international, Zimbabwe went down by four wickets in a keenly-contested second ODI at the Guyana National Stadium in which West Indies successfully chased a target of 207.
What's in a name? Cape Hatteras Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:47PMLegend has it that Alexander Hamilton, the early American statesman, gave the Outer Banks its colorful moniker, one that over time came to romanticize what mariners once dreaded.
New Pak coach Waqar to reach Lahore next week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:50PMKarachi, Mar 6 (PTI) Waqar Younis will reach Lahore next week to take over as Pakistan's new cricket coach, aiming to turn the consistently inconsistent team into a force to reckon with at the Test level.
More university students will be deregistered, Holness admits Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:17PMTHE Government is expecting to see more students placed on the deregistration lists of various tertiary institutions resulting from the recently announced intended freeze on tuition subsidies, Education Minister Andrew Holness has admitted.
Leaders Merry Boys take on UTT Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:00PMBIG KNOCK: Ceramic Merry Boys Barbados batsman Alcindo Holder plays a cut shot on his way to 103 against Rahamut's Evergreen in the third round of the Eastern Credit Union National Premier League at St Mary's College Ground last month. Merry Boys won by an innings and 103 runs.
REPAIR JOB Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:59PMHUMILIATION: West Indies opener Adrian Barath is bowled by Zimbabwe spinner Ray Price, much to the delight of wicketkeeper Tatenda Taibu, during last Sunday's 20/20 international at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain.
England sweep ODI series against Bangladesh Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:59PMCHITTAGONG (Bangladesh): Craig Kieswetter smashed a maiden century as England posted a comfortable 45-run win over Bangladesh in the third and final one-day international yesterday to clinch the series 3-0.
The previous Times investigation that led to Ashcroft’s bank Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:25PMThe only clue to the source of the money that put 25 new Conservative MPs into Parliament at the last election was the obscure name Sierra Investments Ltd.
Windies falter vs Zimbabwe Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:08PMLondon: Debutant Shingirai Masakadza took two wickets in the final over to help Zimbabwe to a two-run victory over the West Indies in the first one-day International in Guyana on Thursday.
England sweep Bangladesh Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:56PMOpener Craig Kieswetter struck his maiden one-day century for England who romped to a 45-run victory over Bangladesh yesterday to win the one-day series 3-0.
This week in Naval history Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:54PM1911 - The first Naval Appropriations Act that included funds for naval aviation is approved by Congress. 1925 - Congress authorizes restoration of Constitution.
Gayle attacks batsmen after Zim defeat Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:57PMAFP. GEORGETOWN, (Guyana). Prosper Utseya was proud of the way that Zimbabwe held their nerve and clinched a two-run victory over West Indies in the first One-day International cricket match on Thursday.
Eoin Morgan given incremental England central contract Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:24AMEngland's match-winner against Bangladesh awarded incremental contract for 2009-10.
Morgan earns England contract Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:19AMEoin Morgan has been awarded an incremental England contract for 2009/10.
Gibson welcomes Gayle return Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:19AMNew coach Ottis Gibson is hoping the return of captain Chris Gayle will inspire West Indies to victory in the one-day international series against Zimbabwe.
Eoin Morgan awarded incremental contract by ECB Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:03AMEoin Morgan has been awarded an incremental contract by the ECB, a day after saving England from a humiliating defeat by Bangladesh.
Rankin confident over fitness Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:50AMIreland fast bowler Boyd Rankin is confident he will be fit after his foot injury for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies. Related Stories Que spearheads Mares' list Carberry rides Hogan bumper hope Triumph dream Alaivan kicking O'Grady enjoys smooth sailing for Sea O'Grady predicts Osana progress
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Rankin confident over fitness Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:26AMIreland fast bowler Boyd Rankin is confident he will be fit after his foot injury for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.
Rankin recovering well from foot injury Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19AMBoyd Rankin is recovering well from his foot injury
Early Pima cotton grown in Pinal County Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:16AMExtra-long-staple cotton (ELS) has been grown in the United Stated for more than 200 years.
Police Blotter Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:49AMPolice Blotter
Claire Taylor collects MBE from the Queen Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:21AMClaire Taylor was bowled over when she met the Queen.
Kiwis end Australia's one-day streak Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:25AMAustralia's 13-match unbeaten streak in the one-day format has come to an end at the hands of New Zealand in the opening Chappell-Hadlee Trophy match in Napier.
IPL first step in reclaiming my position in Oz team: Brett Lee Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:05AMAustralian fast bowler Brett Lee believes that a successful comeback to cricket in the Indian Premier League is the first step to reclaiming his position in the national team for the Twenty20 and the 2011 World Cup.
Muralitharan to retire after 2011 World Cup Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:31AMSydney: Cricket’s highest wicket taker Muttiah Muralitharan plans to retire from Tests at the end of the year and from all forms of international cricket after the 2011 World Cup.The 37-year-old, who has taken a world-record 792 wickets in 132 Tests,
Murali to bid adieu to Tests after Windies tour Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:20AMLegendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who has the highest number of Test wickets under his belt, is planning to quit cricket's longer version after the tour of West Indies in October.
Nurses snub meeting to discuss sick-out Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:14AMTHE Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) yesterday snubbed a request for an emergency meeting at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to discuss reports of nurses across the island going on sick-out.
Murali to bid adieu to Test cricket later this year Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:07AMMelbourne, Mar 3 (PTI) Legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who has the highest number of Test wickets under his belt, is planning to quit cricket's longer version after the tour of West Indies in October.
MCC conducts coloured ball trials in Mumbai Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:54AMIf a day-night format is the future of Test cricket going forward, then coloured balls will certainly have a role to play, believe the guardians of the sport -- the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The ball was tried and tested for the first time in the country in a charity match in Mumbai on Tuesday in which India's international players like Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar, Ishant ...
Sam earns national selection Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:39AMONE bowler had a lethal bouncer batsmen couldn’t get their heads out of the way of. Another made his leg-breaks dip and turn sharply in both directions.
Cricket: Momentum with White Ferns Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:33AMCricketer Sophie Devine (20) is hoping the White Ferns can keep up the winning momentum and come out on top in the one-day international against Australia in Queenstown today.
Nurses's sickout forces Gov't emergency Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:33AMTHE Ministry of Labour and Social Security has called an emergency meeting today at 1:00 pm at its North Street, Kingston offices to meet with members of the Nursesâ€™ Association of Jamaica (NAJ).
Howard can bring purpose to the fraught and fractured game Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMJohn Howard's nomination as the next vice-president and eventual president of the International Cricket Council provokes a curious mixture of regret and hope.
Lee working his way back to full fitness Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMBrett Lee believes successful comeback to cricket in imminent Indian Premier League first step to reclaiming his position in Australian team for World Twenty20 and 50-over World Cup.
Given the nod, Howard must use his clout Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:25AMJohn Howard's nomination as the next vice-president and eventual president of the ICC provokes a curious mixture of regret and hope. Regret stems from the overlooking of the admirable candidate put forward by New Zealand. Sir John Anderson's praises were widely sung and a more gracious neighbour might have acknowledged his obvious merits.
Mohsin Khan appointed Pakistan's chief selector Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:43AMMohsin Khan, the former Pakistan batsman, has been appointed the chairman of selectors by the PCB. The 54-year-old would begin his duties "with immediate effect", the board informed in a statement
New Zealand ODI series: No replacement for injured Marsh Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:37AMNapier, Mar 2: Australia have decided against replacing injured opener Shaun Marsh and will take only 13 players into their ODI series against New Zealand, starting on Wednesday.
Wainwright happy Rashid is applying pressure Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:14AMDAVID WAINWRIGHT says his friendly rivalry with Yorkshire team-mate Adil Rashid is helping him advance up the England spin order. (02/03/2010 10:01:17)
Zimbabwe shock ruthless West Indies Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:11AMPort of Spain: West Indies continued their woeful form yesterday when they suffered a crushing 26-run loss to Zimbabwe in the a Twenty20 match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain.Zimbabwe's batting was demolished by Darren Sammy and Sulieman Benn taking
Cook not included in England 20-20 World Cup squad Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:19AMLondon, Mar. 2 : England stand-in skipper Alastair Cook has been dropped for the World Twenty20.