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Will PCB’s quest for Woolmer’s successor end with Whatmore?

Amidst uncertainties and speculations of late Woolmer’s successor the PCB invite’s Dav Whatmore to prove his credentials as a coach. Dav Whatmore had also been a front-runner for appointment as Indian Coach until few days ago when the BCCI dumped him. The PCB seemed lured for Whatmore, initially, but his keen interest in coaching the [...]

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Wimbledon losing sheen, two more players pull out

Injury continues to cast a shadow over this year’s Wimbledon and now Mario Ancic and Li Na have joined the list of wounded players who pulled out of the prestigious Grand Slam event at the All England Club. Croatian Ancic’s prolonged illness ruled him out of the event while Chinese Li was indisposed with a [...]

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West the new Kawasaki rider

The contract is finally through, Anthony West, the 250cc grand prix race winner is all set with a gearing pace to ride Kawasaki in MotoGP for the rest of the season, to replace Frenchman Olivier Jacque, who has suffered a dreadful season with frequent injuries. Jacque will return to working as Kawasaki’s test and development [...]

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Justin Morneau hospitalised, Twins in a spot of bother

Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau spent Friday night, in the hospital with a small bruise on his lung after he collided with Florida Marlins catcher, Miguel Olivo. He was taken away on a stretcher after the game and is expected to miss a couple of games. Florida Marlins eventually won their third game in a [...]

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Roger’s season debut shows no mercy

Known as one of the finest fielding pitchers in baseball, along with having one of the best pick-off moves, Kenny Rogers, nicknamed as is “The Gambler’ and “The Roaster’ picked up right where he had left off in October. Setting his first start of the season after a blood clot being removed from his shoulder, [...]

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Wrist injury may mar Murray’s Wimbledon show

Andy Murray is leaving no stone unturned in his desperate effort to get into the shape but his wrist injury threatens to mar his show in this year’s Wimbledon, which kicks off on Monday. British number one Murray had a practice session with a sparring partner under the watchful eyes of coach Brad Gilbert and [...]

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Montoya tastes maiden Nascar Nextel Cup

After burning tyre in formula one circuit, Juan Pablo Montoya proved he can be a force to reckon with in stock car racing as well when he won his maiden Nascar Nextel Cup title in California. Since he was lured back from Formula One, Montoya went title-less in 16 starts in his rookie year. But [...]

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Tragic day for the WWE

News of turmoil, murder and controversies have become a routine event in recent sports. It has been a tragic day for the WWE or the World Wrestling Entertainment as the star wrestler, Chris Benoit along with the kin were found deceased. Investigations are on, with full swing, but the exact cause has not been known [...]

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Teenage Kane all set to establish his might

Patrick Kane considered a genius pro hockey player at the junior level has been picked by the Chicago Blackhawks. He is considered the shortest and lightest player out of more than 400, as ranked by the NHL’s Central Scouting Service in preparation for the Entry Draft, hopes to make his debut in next session to [...]

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Another winning title heading Furyk’s way

With Buic Open getting underway this week, James Michael Furyk the American professional, has been starred as the favourite following the non-availability of foremost golfers. Known for consistently playing at the top level and for a visibly unconventional trademark, the looping golf swing, has cited him to be the number one. Ever since 2001, Tiger [...]

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