Monday, 29 April 2013

Kings XI come up just short

Rohit Sharma hit 79 not out from 39 balls as Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by four runs in the Indian Premier League on Monday.


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Nill embracing challenge of turning Stars around

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars on Monday announced Jim Nill had been hired as the team’s new general manager. The move comes one day after Joe Nieuwendyk was let go after four seasons as the team’s GM.


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‘Missiles Fired At Passenger Jet Over Syria’

A passenger jet with 200 people on board is forced to take evasive action as it is targeted by two missiles, says Russian media.


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NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out As Gay

The player wins praise from the White House after making history as the first openly gay and active male pro athlete in the US.


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Afridi left out by Pakistan

Pakistan have omitted experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi from their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.


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Klopp relaxed over Real clash

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is confident his team will cope with the occasion when they take on Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Tuesday evening.


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Five storylines to watch entering National Hockey League post-season

After a truncated 48-game regular season, the NHL post-season has arrived. Here’s a look at five storylines to watch as the quest for the Stanley Cup begins:


CANADIAN TEAMS FACE OFF


The Montreal Canadiens struggled down the stretch but sti…


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Lennon awaits fate over ref

Neil Lennon faces an anxious wait to see if he will face any action after another clash with referee Euan Norris.


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Cook firm as Essex collapse

Alastair Cook stood between Hampshire and a rout as Essex teetered on 72-5 in reply to the visitors’ modest 197 all out at in the division two match at Chelmsford.


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Govt To Tender For Advisers In Royal Mail ‘Sale’

Business minister Michael Fallon says all options are on the table for the privatisation of the UK’s postal system.


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Hughes ton flattens Tykes

Chesney Hughes batted throughout the opening day for a career-best 171 not out as Derbyshire piled up 302-4 after being sent in by Yorkshire at Headingley.


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Adams’ powerful bat will impact games

When healthy once again, Matt Adams will likely take his place as a role player for St. Louis. However, he has the type of powerful bat that will impact the outcome of games.


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Chicago seventh-grader looks to break down barriers

Arsema Tesfai, a seventh-grader from Chicago, is one of four first-prize winners of the annual Breaking Barriers essay contest offered by MLB and Scholastic, and she’s got big dreams.


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Harry: No thoughts of leaving

Harry Redknapp says it has ‘not entered his mind’ to leave his position as Queens Park Rangers manager and he is focused on building a squad capable of winning promotion back to the Premier League.


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McCarthy happy at Portman Road

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy insists he is staying put at Portman Road after guiding Town to Championship safety.


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Collins comes out as gay

American basketball player Jason Collins has become the first active player in U.S. professional sports to publicly reveal that he is gay.


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Primark Payouts For Building Collapse Victims

Primark has said it will pay compensation to the victims of the Bangladesh textile factory disaster who worked for its supplier.


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Cineworld Braced For OFT Verdict Into Takeover

UK’s biggest cinema operator is braced for a full competition probe into its takeover of an arthouse chain, Sky News understands.


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Disappointment in ’13: Panthers begin with high hopes but finish with NHL’s worst record

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers began the season with lots of optimism. They end it with the worst record in the NHL.


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Yakupov named NHL Rookie of the Month for April

NEW YORK – Edmonton Oilers right wing Nail Yakupov, who led all rookies with 11 goals and 15 points in 14 games, has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for April.


Yakupov edged Montreal Canadiens center Alex Galchenyuk (6-6—12 in 14 games),…


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