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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:00 GMT

FIFA rejects Irish replay demand

Irish team members were livid after Swedish referee Martin Hansson, left, allowed a goal by William Gallas to stand. (Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/)FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:00 GMT

Rafael's Notebook »

Tom Casino/Showtime America's Super Six hopes rest on the shoulders of Andre Ward, right. Ward ready to fight for title The opening two bouts of Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic were not kind to the Americans. Germany's Arthur Abraham brutally
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:00 GMT

Browns' Mangini expects Cribbs to play Sunday

BEREA, Ohio -- Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. AFC North blog ESPN.com's James Walker writes about all things AFC North in his division blog. " ESPN.com's James Walker writes
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:40:00 GMT

Meenal in quarterfinals of World Snooker

HYDERABAD: National champion Meenal Thakur saw off a spirited challenge from her younger sister Anuja Chandra for a 4-3 decision and progressed to the quarter-finals in the women's section of the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship on Friday. In a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:00 GMT

Lee Westwood wends his way to the top of Dubai leaderboard

• Englishman two clear as he chases second Order of Merit • McIlroy and Harrington off the pace after significant errors Two days down, two days to go and the only man at the Dubai World Championship not looking at the leaderboard is the man at the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:00 GMT

'Hawks hang 7 on Flames, maintain Central lead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Notre Dame's problems are bigger than Weis

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT

This week's work: Capitals at Leafs

week's work: Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT (CBC, CBC.ca) The script: Until Thursday night, watching the Leafs was very predictable. They’d spot their opponent a couple of goals then storm the Bastille
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Sean Yates joins Team Sky as sports director

• Chooses new British team over Lance Armstrong's squad • Alberto Contador stays with Astana if they remain in ProTour Sean Yates is one of only four British cyclists to wear the yellow jersey of the Tour de France leader and was at the helm of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Wenger shrugs off Van Persie loss

Arsene Wenger is brushing off any concerns that the loss of top scorer Robin van Persie to injury will affect Arsenal's progress in the English Premier League. Van Persie has been sidelined for six weeks with a serious ankle injury, but Wenger is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Irish problems are bigger than Weis

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Smith surges ahead at Cambodian Open

SIEM REAP: Welshman Craig Smith put himself in prime position for his maiden Asian Tour win when he grabbed the second-round lead at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open on Friday. Smith opened up a two-stroke halfway advantage after firing a sizzling
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT

We never panicked, says Dhoni

AHMEDABAD: Relieved after his batsmen eked out a draw in the first Test against Sri Lanka, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it was just a matter of seeing through the early overs and his team never panicked. Eight wickets separated Sri Lanka
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:00 GMT

Tendulkar ton seals draw

An unbeaten century by Indian master Sachin Tendulkar steered India to a draw against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Ahmedabad. India wiped out a huge first-innings deficit of 334 runs on the fifth and final day to finish at 412-4 in their second
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT

How Paddy snubbed Boks

Article By: South Africa joined Australia in condemning the behaviour of the International Rugby Board referees boss Paddy O'Brien, who appears decidedly biased in his actions. The New Zealander, O'Brien, has come under fire for his extraordinary attack
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:00 GMT

Chen wins 11 straight points to advance into semifinal

SHANGHAI, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The fourth seed Chen Jin from China grabbed 11 straight points in the decisive set to beat eighth-seeded Dwi Kuncoro Sony from Indonesia 21-16, 15-21, 21-12, securing a semifinal spot at China Open badminton on Friday. Chen
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:00 GMT

Trapattoni demands answers from Blatter

ROME: Giovanni Trapattoni has launched a furious tirade against FIFA president Sepp Blatter and referee Martin Hansson following his Republic of Ireland team's controversial World Cup elimination at the hands of France. The French won thanks to a goal
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:00 GMT

Dhoni, Sangakkara differ on Motera featherbed

AHMEDABAD: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni described the Motera featherbed as a bowler-hostile track but his Sri Lankan counterpart Kumar Sangakkara had no issues with the strip which he described as a 'true' wicket. Dhoni said the pitch lacked
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:49:00 GMT

Chen wins 11 straight points to advance into semifinal

(Beijing Time) Xinhua English SHANGHAI, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The fourth seed Chen Jin from China grabbed 11 straight points in the decisive set to beat eighth-seeded Dwi Kuncoro Sony from Indonesia 21-16, 15-21, 21-12, securing a semifinal spot at China
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:00 GMT

Rain threatens England one-dayer

Team director Andy Flower and tour manager Phil Neale inspect the pitch Heavy rain in Johannesburg is threatening England's first one-day international in South Africa, with an inspection planned for 1300 GMT. England's players had still not left their
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Atletico Madrid plans Shanghai Expo stand

(Beijing Time) Xinhua English MADRID, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Spanish first division soccer club Atletico Madrid will continue its attempts to gain a foothold in the Chinese market by maintaining a stand at the Expo 2010 exhibition in Shanghai, according to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:00 GMT

Ricky Hatton's return to the ring is folly of the highest order | Kevin Mitchell

Ricky Hatton's return to the ring is folly of the highest order The former IBF light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton is about to try to shed four stone and have one fight too many So, after hibernating since May, Ricky Hatton is coming back. He's
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:00 GMT

No need to apologise for 'referee error': Domenech

PARIS: France coach Raymond Domenech admits his side qualified for next year's World Cup thanks to a refereeing error but dismissed claims of cheating and does not feel compelled to apologise. The French drew with Ireland in Paris on Wednesday to secure
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:00 GMT

Ireland hopes dashed as Fifa says no to France rematch

Ireland hopes dashed as Fifa says no to replay with France after hand of Henry • 'To replay the match would cause chaos for football' • 'The referee's decision on points of fact are final' Ireland's hopes of being granted a replay of their
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:00 GMT

FIFA plays down Irish replay demands

PARIS: FIFA said on Thursday it had received a letter from the Irish Football Association (FAI) requesting a replay of their controversial World Cup qualifying play-off against France. ( Watch Video ) However, world football's ruling body seemed to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Coach: DPRK wants "a feel of African football" in Zambia

(Beijing Time) Xinhua English LUSAKA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) national soccer coach Kim Jong Hun has said the international friendly match against Zambia this Saturday would accord his team an opportunity to have
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:04:00 GMT

Caster Semenya to keep gold and decide own future, say South Africans

• Stofile: 'Caster has been found innocent of any wrong' • 'Her future is in her own hands' claims sport minster Caster Semenya, the South African athlete who was ordered to undergo gender verification tests following her victory at the World
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:04:00 GMT

Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17

Miami Dolphins' Ricky Williams (34) stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Jon Beason (52) falls in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. AP photo CHARLOTTE, N.C. –
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:56:00 GMT

Dolphins-Panthers: 5 keys

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:12:00 GMT

The business of hockey

(Beijing Time) Forbes The league scores record profits despite some very troubled franchises. More from Forbes The NHL has long run a distant fourth among the North American professional sports leagues, befuddled with bogus investors (John Spano,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:40:00 GMT

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