Sports News

Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) A thick security cover will be in place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here for Saturday's Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Bangalore Royal Challengers. The state government and the organisers are taking no chances in the wake of Tuesday's serial blasts that rocked the city.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) As a part of Vision India's Delhi Pilot Project to promote football at the grass root level, the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) will start its summer coaching camp from Tuesday.

Adare Manor (Ireland), May 16 (IANS) Indian duo Jeev Milkha Singh and S.S.P. Chowrasia had brilliant starts to their European campaign as they both had bogey-free rounds on the first day of the Irish Open golf tournament.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Indian challenge ended in the doubles as well when Prakash Amritraj along with his US-based Indian partner, Rajeev Ram lost to the Australian pair of Samuel Groth and Colin Ebelthite in the $50,000 SAIL Open ATP challenger at the DLTA Complex here Friday.

Melbourne, May 16 (IANS) Incoming International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat said that the sanctity of Test cricket would remain, despite the frenzied grab for Twenty20 dollars, it was reported by the media here Friday.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Unlike his Australian teammates Shane Warne and Shane Watson, Adam Gilchrist is not unduly rattled by the Jaipur serial blasts and has no plans of leaving the Indian Premier League midway.

Melbourne, May 16 (IANS) Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has confirmed his availability for the West Indies cricket tour, but he will miss the first Test starting next week, it was reported by the media here Friday.

Hamburg, May 16 (DPA) Rafael Nadal spoiled the birthday of Andy Murray to reach the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Masters along with the other top stars Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Moscow, May 16 (DPA) Russian politicians stumbled over themselves to exalt St Petersburg club Zenit Thursday on their 2-0 UEFA cup victory over the Rangers in Manchester.

Madrid, May 16 (DPA) Portugal midfielder Deco has announced his intention to leave troubled Spanish giants Barcelona.

Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (DPA) Inter Milan's Brazilian striker Adriano, currently on loan at Sao Paulo, is set to return to the Brazilian national squad following a severe slump in his form and a subsequent recovery.

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Sameer Kochhar, TV anchor turned actor and host for IPL tournaments, says betting in cricket matches should be legalised.

Bern, May 16 (DPA) Internet sites urging Al Qaeda-style attacks targeting Euro 2008 in Switzerland and Austria were dismissed by police Thursday as nothing more than 'propaganda' and 'fantasies'.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The following is the sports schedule for May 16, 2008:
Cricket: Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (D.Y. Patil Stadium, Mumbai); Previews of Delhi Daredevils vs. Kings XI Punjab (Feroze Shah Kotla, Delhi) and Rajasthan Royals vs. Bangalore Royal Challengers (Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur) Tennis: SAIL Open ATP Challenger (R.K.

Chandigarh, May 16 (IANS) Top-end hotels in Chandigarh just love the new T20 format of cricket. Be it the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) or the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), it has meant a windfall for these hotels.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) With their thrilling 12-run win over Deccan Chargers here Thursday night, Delhi Daredevils consolidated their position in the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings and also strengthened their claim for a semi-final berth.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Amit Mishra claimed the second hat-trick of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Thursday night to guide Delhi Daredevils to a thrilling 12-run win over Deccan Chargers.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist minced no words in criticising Delhi Daredevils' ploy of bringing an unfit Mohammad Asif for bowling and replacing him with a substitute for fielding in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Thursday night.

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Leg-spinner Amit Mishra took a hat-trick as Delhi Daredevils ended their losing streak with a 12-run victory over Deccan Chargers in a thrilling Twenty20 match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Thursday.