Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) – After being pushed around in a 6-5 loss, Philadelphia Flyers’ defensemen would understandably be a bit testy.
That mood is likely to carry into Monday night’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Read more on Flyers’ Pronger Pushes Back Against Underdog Role…
Johannesburg, South Africa (AHN) – Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar and Spain keeper Iker Casillas recently complained that the ball called “Jabulani,” designed by Adidas for the 2010 World Cup, was too lightweight, making it difficult to control.
Read more on Adidas Defends World Cup Ball ‘Jabulani’ In Light Of Goalkeeper Complaints…
Chico, CA, United States (AHN) – It might be seen as a publicity stunt, but Eri Yoshida’s performance for the Chico Outlaws proved she could pitch — and hit — against men Saturday night.
Read more on Japanese Woman, 18, Makes Impressive Debut For Independent Pro Team…
New Delhi, India (AHN) – More than a month after the Indian Premier League cricket controversy rocked the country’s favorite sport, the government has decided to start legislative action against cricketing organizations such as the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).
The government is contemplating this severe step to make such organizations more accountable under the Societies Registration Act. It is widely believed that the government came away looking impotent when the controversy broke out over financial dealings that took place within the purview of IPL right when its third season was about to conclude.
Read more on India Takes Steps To Rein In Cricket Groups After IPL Fiasco…
London, United Kingdom (AHN) – With the 2009-10 English soccer season now at an end, here is a look at who won what, and who had a season to forget. The teams relegated from the Premier League will compete in the championship next season, and replaced by the Winners, Runners Up and Play-Off Winners. The teams relegated from the Championship will be replaced by the winners from League One etc.
Read more on Chelsea Heads Up English Soccer 2009-10 Roll Of Honour…
Madrid, Spain (AHN) – Jose Mourinho is the new manager of Real Madrid after completing a protracted move from Inter Milan,
Mourinho, 47, joins the Spanish giants on a four-year deal, after completing a League, domestic and European Cup treble in Milan, becoming only the second coach ever to win the Champions League with two clubs.
Read more on Moving On From Milan: Real Madrid Confirms Mourinho Is New Manager…
Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – Rivalries are the life blood of competitive discourse.
In baseball, the Red Sox-Yankees’ disdain takes the cake. In college football – the Ohio State and Michigan rivalry remains legendary.
Read more on Lakers, Celtics Renew Rivalry; Meet For 12th Time In NBA Finals…
Paris, France (AHN) – It was cold and blustery on Philippe Chatrier Centre Court Monday.
And when Serena Williams lost the first seven points of her match with Israel’s Shahar Peer, the poor weather conditions appeared to be the least of Williams’ worries.
Read more on Serena Rolls Into French Open Quarters, Henin Ousted; Djokovic Outlasts Ginepri…
Concord, NC, United States (AHN) – Kyle Busch didn’t pull off the Charlotte Sweep but the Busch brothers certainly did
A week after winning the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch held off a charging Jamie McMurray to win Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600.
Read more on Kurt Busch Wins Coca-Cola 600…
Sandy, UT, United States (AHN) – Four different goal scorers, two tallying on each side of the half, helped Real Salt Lake notch a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards Saturday night in MLS action at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah.
Read more on Real Salt Lake Scorching At Home: Unbeaten Streak In Sandy At 18…