Rounding Third: Astros take step in the right direction
Source: Ledger-Enquirer
Houston :: TX :: USA | updated 2013-05-18 10:00:27 -0700 | sports-news
But it's a Ryan nonetheless and one who could signal a much-needed turnaround for an Astros organization that just hasn't been able to get out of its way the past few seasons. On Friday, the Astros named Reid Ryan president...
Catalan Dragons 39-30 Castleford
Source: BBC
London :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-05-18 09:59:31 -0700 | sports-news
The home side were 30-6 ahead at half-time after scoring five tries, all of which were converted by Thomas Bosc, with Josh Thompson replying for Cas. Tigers fought back after the break with a brace from Justin Carney and scores...
Essay: Jackie Robinson and a Barrier Unbroken
Source: International Herald Tribune
Tōkyō :: Japan | updated 2013-05-18 09:53:24 -0700 | sports-news
Yankees I could not help being caught up in the movie's attempt to tell it like it was, which has not always been the case with sports films. Then I recalled a phone conversation I had with Chapman about a...
Hakuho tops Takarafuji to keep flawless record
Source: Japan Times
Tallinn :: Estonia | updated 2013-05-18 09:50:17 -0700 | sports-news
Hakuho kept his eyes firmly on the prize and wrapped up the first week of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with another high-octane performance against Takarafuji on Saturday. His sights set on a 25th championship title, Hakuho put on a...
Under Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal hurtling towards devastation, says Congress
Source: Indian Express
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-18 13:07:37 -0700 | sports-news
With Mamata Banerjee government completing two years in office in West Bengal, the Congress today claimed that its former ally's achievements were nil, and the state was hurtling towards devastation. "The achievements of Trinamool Congress regime in the last two...
Heavy rain delays last IPL league tie in Bangalore
Source: NewKerala
Thiruvananthapuram :: India | updated 2013-05-18 17:22:02 -0700 | sports-news
Though the climate was hot and humid during the day, looming dark clouds over the stadium after sunset indicated that a downpour was imminent. "Though there were signs of clouds and possibility of drizzle, the hour-long rain has taken us...
Selling less gold coins may not reduce consumption: SBI chief
Source: NewKerala
Thiruvananthapuram :: India | updated 2013-05-18 08:59:03 -0700 | sports-news
On the back of huge gold imports, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) earlier suggested that banks should be less active on selling gold coins at their branches, seeking to check demands for gold. "I don't know whether it would...
Blackhawks Game Day: Stalberg out again
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-18 08:59:13 -0700 | sports-news
Michal Handzus will play in Game 2, as expected, after missing a third straight practice on Friday. Viktor Stalberg again will be a healthy scratch, also as expected. And that dynamic may not be altered if the Hawks continue to...
NW 200 abandoned after heavy rain
Source: BBC
New York :: NY :: USA | updated 2013-05-18 08:45:27 -0700 | sports-news
Saturday's racing abandoned after heavy rain Saturday's racing at the North West 200 was abandoned because of heavy rain, with Michael Dunlop winning the only race to take place. Race director Mervyn Whyte made the announcement to call off the...
Stevenson, Salisbury find it fitting they meet again in Final Four
Source: Baltimore Sun
Baltimore :: OH :: USA | updated 2013-05-18 08:34:49 -0700 | sports-news
It's the two teams that have survived the war this year, Salisbury coach Jim Berkman said Thursday...I read the one article in Lax Magazine about how there's all this parity, but in the end, it comes down to Salisbury and...
This Year's Preakness Stakes
Source: Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-05-18 17:29:23 -0700 | sports-news
McCalmont Article Tools Whether you're going to the track, lounging at an off-track betting parlor, or kicking back at home watching NBC Sports' stellar live coverage, it's nice to have a couple picks in mind to make the race that...
Nick Willis falls in 1500m race in Shanghai
Source: New Zealand Infotech Weekly
Tōkyō :: Japan | updated 2013-05-18 08:15:05 -0700 | sports-news
Willis was moving out from the pole line with 80 metres to run to get around the leaders when he clipped the heels of one of the Kenyans in the field, sprawling to the track and losing all chance of...
Williams swipes aside Halep in Rome semis
Source: New Zealand Infotech Weekly
Doha :: Qatar | updated 2013-05-18 16:28:51 -0700 | sports-news
A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year. The top-ranked American overcame an early break of her serve to ease past Romanian qualifier Simona Halep 6-3,...
Shukla: IPL good concept, need to weed out corrupt
Source: The Hindu
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-18 06:19:00 -0700 | sports-news
Unfazed by the IPL spot-fixing scandal, the event's chairman Rajiv Shukla on Saturday insisted that the Twenty20 tournament will go on, saying the only way to cleanse cricket is to weed out corrupt elements from the game. Shukla said all...
Saradha group chit fund scam: Sudipta Sen sent to judicial custody
Source: Indian Express
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-18 17:32:36 -0700 | sports-news
Sudipta Sen, the chairman of the Saradha Group which allegedly defrauded thousands of small investors, was today sent to judicial custody by a Bidhanangar court as the police did not seek his further remand. Sen was produced in the court...
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