Australia progressed through to the semi-finals of the under 19 World Cup after a tense five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Townsville on Sunday.Australia bowled Bangladesh out for 171 in 43 overs with part-time Travis Head claiming 3 for 30.The hosts were then reduced to 3 for 11 in just the sixth over before captain Will Bosisto came to the rescue with a match-winning knock of 71 not out.Bosisto combined with Head (44) for a much-needed 67-run partnership before Ashton Turner (27 not out) joined his skipper to guide Australia home without further loss. …
ICC U-19 World Cup: India-Pakistan clash for place in semis
Townsville (Australia), Aug 19 (IANS) A thrilling contest is on the cards Monday when India and Pakistan clash here at the Tony Ireland Stadium for a place in the semifinal of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
ICC U-19 World Cup: Australia march into semis
Townsville (Australia), Aug 19 (IANS) Australia pulled off a clinical five-wicket victory over Bangladesh Sunday to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the ICC under-19 cricket World Cup.
Japan Women U20 Soccer World Cup Brazil Italy
Japan Women U20 Soccer World Cup Brazil Italy Japan Women U20 Soccer World Cup Brazil Italy
Italy's Elena Linari (14), celebrates after scoring her team's first goal with Michela Ledri (3), Claudia Mauri, center, and Katia Coppola during their soccer match of the U-20 women's World Cup against Brazil at Komaba Stadium in Saitama, Japan, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. The match ended in a 1-1, draw. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) Neymar can surpass Messi, Maradona: Pele
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 19 (IANS) Football legend Pele says Brazil sensation Neymar has the ability to be better than Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.
Woodcock worry for All Blacks
Prop Tony Woodcock is the only injury concern in the All Blacks camp ahead of next week's Rugby Championship rematch with Australia. Ryder Cup chasing Garcia grabs Wyndham lead
(Reuters) – Spain’s Sergio Garcia fired a four-under-par 66 to take the lead after the third round of the Wyndham Championship on Saturday and fuel his bid to play in a sixth Ryder Cup. Garcia missed the cut at the U.S. PGA Championship last week to fall outside the automatic qualification zone for the Ryder Cup, but he has bounced back in North Carolina to take a one shot lead on 14-under 196 at the Sedgefield Country Club. The 32-year-old is one clear of American youngster Bud Cauley, who matched Garcia’s 66 on Saturday, and South African Tim Clark who shot a 67 to also end the day on 197. …
Struggling Houston Astros fire manager Brad Mills, 2 others
(Reuters) – Houston Astros manager Brad Mills and two members of his coaching staff have been fired on Saturday night, paying the price for the worst record in major league baseball (MLB). The Astros have slumped to a league worst 39-82 season in the third year of Mills’ tenure, which has failed to yield a winning record. He was 76-86 in his first season and a franchise worst 56-106 last year. The decision was announced via email hours after the club’s 12-4 loss to Arizona, making Mills the first manager to be sacked this season. …
Giants edge Padres to stay top in tight division
(Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants fought back to record an 8-7 road win against the San Diego Padres on Saturday and maintain their slim lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tight National League West. Los Angeles (66-55) earlier took down the Atlanta Braves 6-2 before the Giants rallied from 4-1 down against the Padres in San Diego to claim the win and stay half-a-game ahead. …
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