Melbourne, Nov 9 (ANI): Australia is braced for illegal tactics from leg spinner Imran Tahir following revelations that ICC officials considered banning the South African from bowling last year for repeatedly running on the pitch.
Stosur hopes to put lean year behind her
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Sam Stosur hopes to banish her home court demons on the way to more grand slam glory after failing to add to her major trophies in 2012, the Australian said on Friday. "Overall, finishing num ber nine in the world, it's still pretty good," the former US Open champion told local media. "It's not as high as I wanted it to be, that's for sure. "But taking a break and reflecting, parts of my game have improved and others can still improve." Foremost on Stosur's mind will be improving her game Down Under where nerves have got the better of her time and again. … NBA standings
Nov 9 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Thursday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 3 0 1.000 – 2. Philadelphia 2 2 .500 1 1/2 3. Boston 2 2 .500 1 1/2 4. Brooklyn 1 2 .333 2 5. Toronto 1 4 .200 3 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Milwaukee 2 1 .667 – 2. Chicago 3 2 .600 – 3. Cleveland 2 3 .400 1 4. Indiana 2 3 .400 1 5. Detroit 0 5 0 3 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 4 1 .800 – 2. Atlanta 2 1 .667 1 3. Orlando 2 2 .500 1 1/2 4. Charlotte 1 2 .333 2 5. Washington 0 3 0 3 WESTERN CONFERENCENORTHWEST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Minnesota 3 1 .750 – 2. …
Tennis-Stosur hopes to put lean year behind her
MELBOURNE, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Sam Stosur hopes to banish her home court demons on the way to more grand slam glory after failing to add to her major trophies in 2012, the Australian said on Friday. “Overall, finishing number nine in the world, it’s still pretty good,” the former US Open champion told local media. “It’s not as high as I wanted it to be, that’s for sure. “But taking a break and reflecting, parts of my game have improved and others can still improve.” Foremost on Stosur’s mind will be improving her game Down Under where nerves have got the better of her time and again. …
One-on-One: 'We should not overlook Raddy's past contributions' - Aide Iskandar
The former Singapore captain understands the fans' frustration at recent results, but points out that the past successes and coaching qualities of the Ser bian 
Despite the potential draw of American players with Mexican heritage, such as Herculez Gomez, Chivas must not further compromise its principles. 
Hai huy?n tho?i ???ng ??i c?a bóng ?á th? gi?i v?n không ng?ng dùng tài n?ng c?a mình ?? c?ng hi?n cho xã h?i. 
Inspiration one week, domination the next. 
Most women's college soccer teams deploy a back line of four defenders, sometimes even five. Not North Carolina. There may be safety in numbers but, as far as Carolina is concerned, there are no national championships. 
(Reuters) – Some late game heroics from three-time all-star Kevin Durant powered the Oklahoma City Thu nder to a 97-91 victory against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday. Trailing by six at three-quarter time, the Thunder rallied late with Durant making a couple of clutch baskets in the final minute to help his side pull away and improve to 3-2 early in the NBA season. Durant led the Thunder with 24 points, 10 of them coming down the stretch and was helped by Serge Ibaka with 21 and Russell Westbrook added 16. … 
Lady luck is flashing her winningest smile at Andrew Wolff. First, his team, the Philippine Volcanoes, clinched the 2013 Rugby World Cup Seven Slot in Singapore. This means the team -- and the country -- will surely compete at next ... Continue reading -> 
M?i vài ngày tu?i nh?ng Thiago – con ??u lòng c?a Lionel Messi – ?ã b?t ??u ???c th? gi?i bóng ?á quan tâm. 
E.J. Manuel hit Rashad Greene with a slant pass that Greene took 39 yards for a touchdown with 40 seconds to play and No. 8 Florida State survived a scare to beat Virginia Tech 28-22 on Thursday night. 
Kevin Durant scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Chicago Bulls 97-91 on Thursday night. 
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The Derby County forward has pulled out of the ahead for next week's 2014 World Cup qualifier at home due to a hamstring injury that has kept him out since September 
Goal.com spoke to Schafer about his team, the development of Thailand football, and how he expects to cope with the nation's high expecations of winning the AFF Suzuki Cup 
(Reuters) – Three weeks after clinching his maiden PGA Tour victory, Tommy Gainey put himself in position for a repeat win as he charged into contention for the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Lake Buena Vist a, Florida on Thursday. The 37-year-old American with an unconventional swing fired a seven-under-par 65 on the Palm course, one of two layouts hosting the final PGA Tour event of the season, to end the opening round a stroke off the lead. … 
Suzy chose Kim Soo Hyun as her ultimate ideal type.Recently, Suzy recorded … 
(Reuters) – Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson has been suspended by the National Basketball Association for two games for elbowing Jonas Jerebko of the Detroit Pistons in the neck, the lea gue said on Thursday. Robinson, the fifth overall pick in the 2012 draft, will serve his suspension on Friday, when the Kings host the San Antonio Spurs, and on Sunday, when the Kings play the Lakers in Los Angeles. The 21-year-old power forward was immediately ejected for the foul which occurred in the final quarter of Sacramento's 105-103 win over Detroit on Wednesday. … 
It's not just the game balls that are deflated at Southern California this fall. 
(Reuters) – Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers and Buster Posey of the World Series winning San Francisco Giants were among Major League Baseball's Silver Slugger winners as top offensive players, announced on Thursday. Third baseman Cabrera, who led the American League in home runs (44), runs batted in (139) and batting average (.330) for the major league's first Triple Crown winner in 45 years, was a sure thing in the awards made by position in each league in a vote by managers and coaches. Posey, who led the National League in batting average with a . … 
(Reuters) – Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will be sidelined for the next seven to 10 days in a bid to further strengthen his surgically repaired left a nkle, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday. Australian Bogut, who broke his ankle in January before being traded to Golden State from Milwaukee in March, has had limited playing time in four of his team's five games this season. The Warriors had hoped to ease the seven-footer back into action following his March surgery but are now banking on extended rest. … 
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — About 500 people, including Indians and students, protested Thursday against a privatization of Maracana Stadium that will lead to the demolition of a nearby museum and a public school. 
Trips to Carnival and the 2014 FIFA World Cup — plus $30,000 — will go to companies that distribute the most films made in the country. 
The FC Dallas star had a sesamoid bone removed from his foot, and will be unavailable for 12-14 weeks. 
Ch? nhà Thái Lan ?ã không th? t? quy?t ??nh s? ph?n c?a mình trong vi?c giành vé vào vòng knock-out gi?i Futsal World Cup 2012 sau th?t b?i 2-3 tr??c Paraguay và k?t thúc v?i v? trí th? 3 b?ng A. Thái Lan ?ã ph?i tr?i qua c?n ác m?ng khi b? th?ng l??i ??n 3 bàn ch? trong vòng 10 phút ??u. 
Getting off to a quick start is nothing new for Charlie Wi. The hard part is figuring out how to finish. 
On an indoor c ourt, Roger Federer can win even when he's not playing his best. 
Three clinical strikes from the Tottenham man against Maribor proves the striker's worth in a front two, while reminding England boss Roy Hodgson of his undoubted ability 
Good as Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III are, look beyond the first-year quarterbacks making a strong first impression and check out other NFL rookies delivering dynamic performances. 
At the unveiling of the host cities for the Confederations Cup, football's governing body have admitted that a number of venues are running behind schedule 
Fifa concerned at World Cup 2014 stadium delays 
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City won the U.S. Open Cup, led the Eastern Conference from start to finish, and perhaps most importantly this season, energized an entire city that had grown accustomed to failure. 
(Reuters) – The Toronto Blue Jays added to their infield depth by signing the versatile Maicer Izturis to a three-year contract worth $9 million, the American League team announced on Thursday. Izturis, 32, appeared in 100 games for the Los Angeles Angels last season, playing at least 25 games at second base, shortstop and third base in posting a .256 average with two home runs, 20 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 19 attempts. The Venezuelan is a nine-year veteran having spent eight years with the Angels after breaking into Major League Baseball in 2004 with the Montreal Expos. … 
U.S. Soccer is set to announce the sites for a portion of its home Hexagonal schedule in the near future, according to the federation president. 
Fiji's Vereniki Goneva runs with the ball on his way to scoring a try during their Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Namibia at Rotorua International Stadium in Rotorua September 10, 2011. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel 
Steel group Aveng continues to experience adverse market conditions, says chairman 
Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, right, and former Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo attend a news conference to announce the host cities of the 2013 Confederations Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Brazil was granted permission Thursday to host the Confederations Cup with six venues, although there are still concerns with stadium construction as the country reaches what FIFA is calling "a point of no return." vCities of Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro will host matches. The Confederations Cup will be played in June 2013 among the six continental champions, the World Cup winner and the host team. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) 
FIFA Communications Director Walter De Gregorio, center, holds a press kit about ticket sales as former Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo, left, and FIFA's Marketing Director Thierry Weil, right, look on during a news conference to announce the host cities of the 2013 Confederations Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Brazil was granted permission Thursd ay to host the Confederations Cup with six venues, although there are still concerns with stadium construction as the country reaches what FIFA is calling "a point of no return." Cities of Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro will host matches. The Confederations Cup will be played in June 2013 among the six continental champions, the World Cup winner and the host team. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) 
FIFA Communications Director Walter De Gregorio, center, holds a press kit about ticket sales as former Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo, left, and FIFA's Marketing Director Thierry Weil, right, look on during a news conference to announce the host cities of the 2013 Confederations Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Brazil was granted permission Thursday to host the Confederations Cup with six venues, although there are still concerns with stadium construction as the country reaches what FIFA is calling "a point of no return. … 
Defending champions South Africa was drawn alongside hosts, France, England and the USA for next year's IRB Junior World Championship. 
Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo looks on during a news conference to announce the host cities of the 2013 Confederations Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Brazil was granted permission Thursday to host the Confederations Cup with six venues, although there are still concerns with stadium construction as the country reaches what FIFA is calling " a point of no return." Cities of Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro will host matches. The Confederations Cup will be played in June 2013 among the six continental champions, the World Cup winner and the host team. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) 
The Stade Rennais midfielder has been punished along with Wissam Ben Yedder, Antoine Griezmann, Chris Mavinga and Mbaye Niang for visiting a nightclub before a recent U21 fixture 
The Stade Rennais midfielder has been punished along with Wissam Ben Yedder, Antoine Griezmann, Chris Mavinga and M'baye Niang for visiting a nightclub before a recent U21 fixture 
The Stade Rennais midfielder has been punished along with Wissam Ben Yedder, Antoine Griezmann, Chris Mavinga and Mbaye Niang for visiting a nightclub before a recent fixture 
Brazilian Football Confederation President Jose Maria Marin, center, speaks as FIFA's Marketing Director Thierry Weil, left, and Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, right, listen during a news conference to announce the host cities of the 2013 Confederations Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Brazil was granted permission Thursday to host the Confederations Cup with six venues, altho ugh there are still concerns with stadium construction as the country reaches what FIFA is calling "a point of no return." Cities of Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro will host the matches. The Confederations Cup will be played in June 2013 among the six continental champions, the World Cup winner and the host team. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) 
Brazilian Football Confederation President Jose Maria Marin, center, speaks as FIFA's Marketing Director Thierry Weil, left, and Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, right, listen during a news conference to announce the host cities of the 2013 Confederations Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Brazil was granted permission Thursday to host the Confederations Cup with six venues, although there are still concerns with stadium construction as the country reaches what FIFA is calling "a point of no return. … 
Irvin Khoza was re-elected as chairman of the National Soccer League at their quadrennial elections held on Thursday in Johannesburg.