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Wales U21 2-3 England U21
England beat Wales in their European Championship play-off first leg at Ninian Park....
England beat Wales in their European Championship play-off first leg at Ninian Park....
England 74-0 Wales
England warm up for the Rugby League World Cup by thrashing Wales in Doncaster....
England warm up for the Rugby League World Cup by thrashing Wales in Doncaster....
Capello in dark over Kazakhstan
England boss Fabio Capello admits he knows little about World Cup qualifying opponents Kazakhstan because of their recent managerial change....
England boss Fabio Capello admits he knows little about World Cup qualifying opponents Kazakhstan because of their recent managerial change....
Live score - Wales U21 v Eng U21
Wales Under-21s host England Under-21s in the Uefa European U21 Championship qualifying play-off first leg at Ninian Park....
Wales Under-21s host England Under-21s in the Uefa European U21 Championship qualifying play-off first leg at Ninian Park....
Latest score - England v Wales
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Connecticut court overturns gay marriage ban Reuters
Reuters - The Connecticut Supreme Court overturned a ban on same-sex marriage on Friday in a victory for gay-rights advocates that will allow couples to marry in the New England state....
Reuters - The Connecticut Supreme Court overturned a ban on same-sex marriage on Friday in a victory for gay-rights advocates that will allow couples to marry in the New England state....
Why 53-nation Commonwealth will see 71 teams at Pune Games
INT51International/SportsWhy 53-nation Commonwealth will see 71 teams at Pune GamesBy Dipankar De SarkarLondon, Oct 10 IANS Britain’s Sports Minister Stewart Maxwell spoke up for his native Scotland Friday, saying the coming Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune will be a "pathway to success" for Scotland's sporting stars of the future. "The Commonwealth Youth Games will give our sporting stars of the future a pathway to success in Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, London 2012 Olympics and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games,” Maxwell said before leaving for Pune, where he said he would support Scotland.Maxwell will be attending the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune from Oct 12, where 44 athletes from eight sports will fly the flag for Scotland.For an island-nation of around 60 million people, Britain offers a bewildering array of teams flying a variety of national flags.Unlike in the Olympics, where Great Britain is the only team representing the country, it sends four separate teams to the Commonwealth Games - England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - just as it does in World Cup football and cricket. The Pune games will be the first where all 71 Commonwealth teams that are entitled to participate will be seen in action. Although there are 53 Commonwealth countries, a number of British colonies - known as British overseas territories - are allowed to participate, as are the British “Crown dependencies” of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. In addition, the Australian “external territory” of Norfolk Islands will send its own team, as will the Cook Islands and Nieu - two of New Zealand’s “external territories".In contrast to Pune, the inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games - held in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2000 - was attended by only 14 countries.The Scottish government hopes that many of its athletes competing in Pune will win medals and will go on to compete for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014, and the London Olympics in 2012.--Indo-Asian News Servicedds/vm347 Words10101757
INT51International/SportsWhy 53-nation Commonwealth will see 71 teams at Pune GamesBy Dipankar De SarkarLondon, Oct 10 IANS Britain’s Sports Minister Stewart Maxwell spoke up for his native Scotland Friday, saying the coming Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune will be a "pathway to success" for Scotland's sporting stars of the future. "The Commonwealth Youth Games will give our sporting stars of the future a pathway to success in Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, London 2012 Olympics and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games,” Maxwell said before leaving for Pune, where he said he would support Scotland.Maxwell will be attending the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune from Oct 12, where 44 athletes from eight sports will fly the flag for Scotland.For an island-nation of around 60 million people, Britain offers a bewildering array of teams flying a variety of national flags.Unlike in the Olympics, where Great Britain is the only team representing the country, it sends four separate teams to the Commonwealth Games - England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - just as it does in World Cup football and cricket. The Pune games will be the first where all 71 Commonwealth teams that are entitled to participate will be seen in action. Although there are 53 Commonwealth countries, a number of British colonies - known as British overseas territories - are allowed to participate, as are the British “Crown dependencies” of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. In addition, the Australian “external territory” of Norfolk Islands will send its own team, as will the Cook Islands and Nieu - two of New Zealand’s “external territories".In contrast to Pune, the inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games - held in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2000 - was attended by only 14 countries.The Scottish government hopes that many of its athletes competing in Pune will win medals and will go on to compete for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014, and the London Olympics in 2012.--Indo-Asian News Servicedds/vm347 Words10101757
By Sirshendu Panth
SPO13SportsAustralia series training ground for World Cup: JhulanBy Sirshendu PanthKolkata, Oct 10 IANS New Indian women's cricket captain Jhulan Goswami feels her side needs to concentrate on fielding and running between the wickets to do well in the upcoming tour to Australia, which is the team's last international exposure ahead of next year's World Cup. "It's a very important series for us. It's the last international series before the World Cup which is also to be played in Australia. So, if we do well there this time, then we will go to the World Cup high on confidence," Jhulan, who turns 26 next month, said in an interview to IANS. The 9th ICC women's Cricket World Cup is slated to be held Down Under from March 7 to 22. The eight participating teams have been divided into two groups, and India are clubbed with England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group B. Jhulan, rated as the fastest bowler in women's cricket now, said both Australia and India had good sides, and the mentally stronger team would triumph in the series that involved five One-day Internationals and one Twenty-20 engagement. She said the Indians now had a balanced side, with a fine blend of experience and youth. "We have the ability to beat any team in the world. But we have to play to our potential. And everybody has to play her role." Asked about the team's grey areas, Jhulan said: "We have to lay stress on fielding, and the running between the wickets also have to improve. After we meet in Mumbai for the camp scheduled to start next week, we will know where we are". The Indians are scheduled to leave for Australia on October 18 or 19. Goswami was appointed captain last week for the Australia tour in place of Mithali Raj. "It is the most exciting moment of my life. I didn't really expect it. But yes, like any other player, I also cherished a dream to lead my country. Bhalo lagchhe It feels great," said Jhulan, adjudged the ICC women's cricketer of the year in 2007. It has been an enviable journey for the girl from remote Chakdah in West Bengal's Nadia district. Making her Test and ODI debut in 2002, Jhulan has emerged as the tormentor of batsmen with her searing pace that can go up to 120 kms per hour. Another Bengal girl, allrounder Rumeli Dhar, has been named Jhulan's deputy for the Aussie tour. "She is junior to me by only 14 days. We played together in the under-19 level. We started out under-19 and international careers almost at the same time. We have a very good understanding. I cannot wait to sit with her and coach Sudha Shah to discuss the strategy," Jhulan said.Jhulan, who is the second highest Indian women's wicket taker in ODIs with 104 scalps, said she does not think that a bowling captain is at a disadvantage. "I don't believe that a bowling captain tends to either underbowl or overbowl herself. A captain needs to find the right balance. Whoever bowls well will bowl". And despite her quality to generate great pace, Jhulan would focus on bowling to a perfect line and length. "I shall stick to the basics. The main trick for a bowler is to maintain the right line and length. And I shall try to do that." --Indo-Asian News Servicessp/av/dg633 Words10101755
SPO13SportsAustralia series training ground for World Cup: JhulanBy Sirshendu PanthKolkata, Oct 10 IANS New Indian women's cricket captain Jhulan Goswami feels her side needs to concentrate on fielding and running between the wickets to do well in the upcoming tour to Australia, which is the team's last international exposure ahead of next year's World Cup. "It's a very important series for us. It's the last international series before the World Cup which is also to be played in Australia. So, if we do well there this time, then we will go to the World Cup high on confidence," Jhulan, who turns 26 next month, said in an interview to IANS. The 9th ICC women's Cricket World Cup is slated to be held Down Under from March 7 to 22. The eight participating teams have been divided into two groups, and India are clubbed with England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group B. Jhulan, rated as the fastest bowler in women's cricket now, said both Australia and India had good sides, and the mentally stronger team would triumph in the series that involved five One-day Internationals and one Twenty-20 engagement. She said the Indians now had a balanced side, with a fine blend of experience and youth. "We have the ability to beat any team in the world. But we have to play to our potential. And everybody has to play her role." Asked about the team's grey areas, Jhulan said: "We have to lay stress on fielding, and the running between the wickets also have to improve. After we meet in Mumbai for the camp scheduled to start next week, we will know where we are". The Indians are scheduled to leave for Australia on October 18 or 19. Goswami was appointed captain last week for the Australia tour in place of Mithali Raj. "It is the most exciting moment of my life. I didn't really expect it. But yes, like any other player, I also cherished a dream to lead my country. Bhalo lagchhe It feels great," said Jhulan, adjudged the ICC women's cricketer of the year in 2007. It has been an enviable journey for the girl from remote Chakdah in West Bengal's Nadia district. Making her Test and ODI debut in 2002, Jhulan has emerged as the tormentor of batsmen with her searing pace that can go up to 120 kms per hour. Another Bengal girl, allrounder Rumeli Dhar, has been named Jhulan's deputy for the Aussie tour. "She is junior to me by only 14 days. We played together in the under-19 level. We started out under-19 and international careers almost at the same time. We have a very good understanding. I cannot wait to sit with her and coach Sudha Shah to discuss the strategy," Jhulan said.Jhulan, who is the second highest Indian women's wicket taker in ODIs with 104 scalps, said she does not think that a bowling captain is at a disadvantage. "I don't believe that a bowling captain tends to either underbowl or overbowl herself. A captain needs to find the right balance. Whoever bowls well will bowl". And despite her quality to generate great pace, Jhulan would focus on bowling to a perfect line and length. "I shall stick to the basics. The main trick for a bowler is to maintain the right line and length. And I shall try to do that." --Indo-Asian News Servicessp/av/dg633 Words10101755
Sri Lanka's England tour at risk
Sri Lanka sports minister Gamini Lokuge admits the tour to England may be under threat given the absence of several star players....
Sri Lanka sports minister Gamini Lokuge admits the tour to England may be under threat given the absence of several star players....
Hurst's World Cup winning shirt on way back to Wembley
The England shirt Sir Geoff Hurst wore to win the 1966 World Cup returns to Wembley after it is bought by an Oxfordshire businessman....
The England shirt Sir Geoff Hurst wore to win the 1966 World Cup returns to Wembley after it is bought by an Oxfordshire businessman....
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