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| March 02, 2008 | Sunday | Safar 23, 1429 |
SA dethrone Pakistan to set up final against India: ICC Cricket U-19 World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1: South Africa crushed defending champions Pakistan by 98 runs in a rain-hit semi-final on Saturday to set up a clash with India in the ICC Cricket Under-19 World Cup final....
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Temperamental Saqlain recalled for China tour: Zeeshan Ashraf to lead 18-member squad KARACHI, March 1: Full-back Zeeshan Ashraf replaced Salman Akbar as the new Pakistan captain while temperamental centre-half Mohammad Saqlain as expected earned manager Khawaja Zakauddin’s nod in an 18-member hockey squad...
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NWFP poised for lead despite Bazid century
KARACHI, March 1: Despite a fine century by Pakistan reject Bazid Khan, NWFP were poised to take first-innings lead against Federal Areas on the penultimate day of the four-day Pentangular Cup match at the Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar on Saturday....
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Aussies will bounce back in finals, says Ponting
SYDNEY, March 1: Australian captain Ricky Ponting said he believed Friday’s shock loss to Sri Lanka was a timely wake-up call for his side ahead of Sunday’s first tri-series final against India at the SCG....
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Rampaging Proteas set more records after opening heroics
CHITTAGONG (Bangladesh), March 1: After setting an opening partnership record and declaring their first innings on 583 for seven, South Africa also posted a wicket-keeping record on the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh here on Saturday....
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Twenty-four set for debut in jr snooker
KARACHI, March 1: The revival of NJI National juniors U-21 snooker championship after almost a decade at the Karachi Club from Monday heralds a new beginning which will see 24 young cueists from across the country making their debut....
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Australia top seed for Champions Trophy
DUBAI, March 1: Australia have been confirmed as the top seed for this year’s ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan after the completion of the league matches of the ongoing tri-series in Melbourne on Friday....
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More trouble for Samuels
KINGSTON (Jamaica), March 1: Within a week when he was banned from bowling due to an unlawful action, Marlon Samuels is set for more problems with the news that an inside...
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Roddick crashes out, Govortsova stuns Peer
MEMPHIS (Tennessee), March 1: Top-seeded American Andy Roddick was outgunned 7-6, 6-3 by Swede Robin Soderling after a battle of big-serving in the Memphis Championship quarter-finals on Friday....
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Elliott surprise inclusion in NZ Test squad
WELLINGTON, March 1: South African-born all-rounder Grant Elliott has been called into an injury-hit New Zealand squad for the first Test against England, starting in Hamilton on Wednesday....
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World Cup reduction sends wrong signals, says ICU chief
DUBLIN, March 1: A top official of the Irish Cricket Union (ICU) has warned that a failure to qualify for the next World Cup will have a seriously detrimental affect on leading Associates....
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Ex-coach gets life ban for involvement in doping scandal
OBERHOFEN (Switzerland), March 1: The former coach of Austria’s cross-country ski team was banned for life on Friday for his involvement in the blood-doping scandal at the 2006 Turin Olympics....
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Kiyota takes one-shot lead as Scott stumbles
GURGAON (India), March 1: Japan’s Taichiro Kiyota produced a miraculous final-hole birdie to snatch the outright lead in the Johnnie Walker Classic on Saturday as favourite Adam Scott’s title charge faded....
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Pakistan name squad for world swimming
ISLAMABAD, March 1: An 18-member squad, including 11 male and four female swimmers along with three officials, will represent Pakistan in the FINA World Swimming Championship to be held at Manchester, England, from April 9 to 13....
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Sindh govt to promote sportfishing: Nensey
KARACHI, March 1: The acting minister of Culture, Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Ms Amber Raza Nensey while appreciating the efforts of Aziz Agha — the founder of saltwater sportfishing in...
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Strauss, Bell slam tons in drawn tie
DUNEDIN (New Zealand), March 1: Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell both scored centuries for England in their drawn practice match against the New Zealand Invitational XI here on Saturday....
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Miller wins World Cup downhill in Norway
KVITFJELL (Norway), March 1: Bode Miller skied a near-flawless run Saturday to win a World Cup downhill by 0.40 seconds over Didier Cuche of Switzerland....
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Sheringham to quit
LONDON, March 1: Former Manchester United and England striker Teddy Sheringham will retire at the end of the season....
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Brave Act on course for Pakistan Derby crown today
LAHORE, March 1: The unbeaten bay filly Brave Act remains on course in her quest to be crowned in the biggest classic of the country, the Pakistan Derby, when she competes with the cream of four-year-olds at the Racecourse on Sunday....
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Misuse of YMCA, other grounds deprives youth of sporting activities
KARACHI, March 1: The historic Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), which has been the hub of sporting activities for decades, is the latest in line to be misused grossly and is just not serving its purpose for the youth....
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China, South Korea to battle for world TT crown
GUANGZHOU, March 1: China will take on arch rivals South Korea for the World Team Table Tennis Championship title after the Asian powers won their semi-final showdowns here Saturday....
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Sprint king seeks memorable farewell at Olympics
MADRID, March 1: Portugal’s 29-year-old sprint king Francis Obikwelu is looking to a future beyond the fast lane and wants to make sure he bows out at the top with a memorable performance in China....
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Mustafa recovers to beat Uzair in ranking tennis
KARACHI, March 1: Mustafa Tariq sweat in the court for over two hours to overcome his opponent in a three-set duel on the opening day of the second Sindh ranking tennis tournament at the DHA Sunset Club on Saturday....
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Spain remain on FIFA collision course
MADRID, March 1: Spain’s participation in the Euro 2008 finals could be in jeopardy after a clash between the country’s courts and the national football association threatened to lead to a row with FIFA....
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Murali and Jayasuriya bid farewell to Australia MELBOURNE, March 1: It was the scene of the lowest point of his career, but Sri Lankan star Muttiah Muralitharan said his one regret about playing cricket in Australia was that he did not perform better at Test level....
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NED University triumph
KARACHI, March 1: Off-spinner Amanullah’s four-wicket haul and skipper Fazal Mohammad Khan’s fine half-century steered the NED University to an eight-wicket win over Mehran Engineering University (Jamshoro) in the Zone ‘H’...
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Sussex in talks over Mushtaq deal
LONDON, March 1: English county Sussex hope to resolve issue of their former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed’s decision to sign for rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL)....
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BIEK record victory
KARACHI, March 1: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) defeated the Board of Technical Education Karachi (BTEK) by 30 runs in the Pakistan Inter-board cricket tournament at the Multan Stadium on Friday....
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HPS Sports Festival
KARACHI, March 1: The HPS sports festival Inter-school volleyball tournament on Saturday reached the final stage after hosts Habib Public School (HPS) and Hamdard Public School chalked up victories over their opponents in the pre-finals....
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Beckham scores but LA Galaxy lose
SEOUL, March 1: David Beckham scored from the penalty spot but his LA Galaxy side were beaten 2-1 in a shootout by FC Seoul after a 1-1 draw in a friendly on Saturday....
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