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Former Australia cricket coach John Buchanan has been confirmed as the new director of cricket for Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, according to local media reports on Friday.
Habs Put a Price on Bruins to Take Series Opener
Montreal goaltender Carey Price was in spectacular form in earning his third career NHL playoff shutout as the Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Thursday.
Lee Shines as Phillies Blank Nationals
Cliff Lee pitched a complete game, three-hit shutout to help lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-0 road victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Fiji Will Attend World Cup Despite Sanctions Threat-IRB
Fiji are expected to take their place at the World Cup in New Zealand later this year, International Rugby Board (IRB) chief executive Mike Miller has said, despite local media reports of players possibly not being granted entry to the country.
Twins Catcher Mauer Placed on Disabled List With Leg Weakness
The Minnesota Twins have placed catcher Joe Mauer on the 15-day disabled list with "bilateral leg weakness" following the team's 4-3 loss in 10 innings to the Tampa Bay Rays, the team said on their website.
Vettel Leads Red Bull Charge in China
Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull rampage in first free practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday.
Americans Henry and Cink Grab Narrow Lead at Texas Open
Americans J.J. Henry and Stewart Cink shared a one stroke lead after the first round of the Texas Open on Thursday after each fired bogey-free rounds of 67.
London Games Face Transport Strain: Report
London's crowded transport system is one of the biggest risks to the smooth running of the 2012 Olympics, local politicians said Friday.
Injured Yankees Reliever Feliciano Might Miss Season
New York Yankees left-handed reliever Pedro Feliciano may be done for the season after tests showed a capsule tear in his left shoulder that might require surgery, the Major League Baseball team said Thursday.
Pele, Charlton and Cafu Join FIFA's Task Force
Pele, Bobby Charlton and former Brazil captain Cafu will join the FIFA task force which look at ways of brightening up the game and improve refereeing in time for the 2014 World Cup.
Most Brazil Airports Won't Be Ready for Cup-Study
Most Brazilian airports being upgraded for the 2014 soccer World Cup will not be ready on time, likely causing serious transport bottlenecks for fans, a government-backed research group said on Thursday.
Chipli Powers Hyderabad to First Victory of the Season
Bharat Chipli smashed an unbeaten 61 off 35 balls to power Deccan Chargers to their first victory in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
Katusha Team's Base Raided by Police
The Italian base of Russian cycling team Katusha was raided by police Thursday who took away clinical records of five riders including one who no longer rides for the outfit.
Andy Murray Booed in Monte Carlo for Using Drop Shot
Andy Murray was booed by the mainly French crowd at the Monte Carlo Masters for using drop shots in his 6-3 6-3 third-round win over France's injured Gilles Simon on Thursday.
Japan Decide to Play in Copa America, Says JFA
Japan will play in this year's Copa America in Argentina having reversed a decision to pull out of the tournament after the country's northeastern coast was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami last month.
Nadal and Federer Ease Into Monte Carlo Quarters
Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer continued on a collision course towards the Monte Carlo Masters final after easily winning their third round matches in contrasting conditions on Thursday.
Orient Join Spurs in Olympic Stadium Protest
Leyton Orient have followed Tottenham Hotspur by applying to the High Court for a judicial review over West Ham United's planned move to the 2012 Olympic Stadium after the Games, chairman Barry Hearn said on Thursday.
Blackburn's Ryan Nelsen Out for the Season After Knee Surgery
Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen is out for the rest of the season after an operation on a knee problem, the Premier League club said Thursday.
Owl Killer Gets Seven Game Ban for Kicking Opponent
The player suspended for two matches after kicking an owl in a Colombian first division match has been handed a seven-match ban for similar treatment to an opponent.
William Hill to Enter U.S. With $39 Mln Deal
William Hill, Britain's biggest bookmaker, will move into the U.S. gaming market for the first time after agreeing to buy two American sports betting businesses for $39 million.
Barrichello Hoping for Big Improvement at Williams
Williams hope new parts will lift them off the bottom of the Formula One table in China this weekend after two dismal races for the former champions.
German Court Hands Out Stiff Sentences in Betting Trial
Three men involved in Europe's biggest illegal betting scandal were semntenced by a German court on Thursday to up to three years and 11 months in prison for trying to fix matches and bribe players.
Australia's Mark Webber Piqued but Not Panicked
Mark Webber reacted with typical bluntness on Thursday to a suggestion he had been unsettled by Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel's winning streak.
Manchester City's Tevez Out of FA Cup Semi-Final
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will miss Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against his old club Manchester United and could be out of action for up to a month, City manager Roberto Mancini said on Thursday.
Booming McIlroy Begins Well in KL, Nervous Noren Leads
Rory McIlroy smashed the longest drive of his career as he put his U.S. Masters meltdown behind him to fire an opening round three-under-par 69 at the Malaysian Open on Thursday.
La Liga and Morale at Stake in Opening 'Clasico'
Spain's two most powerful clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona lock horns on Saturday for the first of four titanic confrontations in 18 days that will decide the success of each side's season.
Heynckes Out to Bite the Hand That Will Feed Him
Bayer Leverkusen coach Jupp Heynckes finds himself in the unenviable position of being able to dash the Champions League hopes of Bayern Munich, the team he will coach next season.
Schalke Feel Rangnick Effect as They Take Europe by Storm
Schalke 04 basked in the Champions League spotlight after booking a semi-final spot, with the liberating effect of new coach Ralf Rangnick evident with their fourth win in four games.
Sampdoria Pondering Serie B Before Milan Trip
Relegation-threatened Sampdoria finished fourth last term but a series of calamities have club bosses already talking about the prospect of playing in Serie B with the trip to leaders AC Milan coming at just the wrong time.
Woods Still Number One in Asia, Says Nike Golf Chief
Embarrassing revelations about Tiger Woods's personal life and the golfer's subsequent decline in form have done little to quell Asia's adulation for the former world number one, Nike's head of golf has told Reuters.
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