Archive for ‘August, 2010’

Pakistan Match Fixing scandal makes further investigation arrests

Pakistan Match Fixing scandal makes further investigation arrests

The Pakistan Cricket match fixing scandal goes through further investigations and arrests three more suspects to be involved or having some relations to the case. The three suspects involve two men and a woman were pulled in at Surrey in Croydon.

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Marcus Jordan spends lavishly

Marcus Jordan spends lavishly
Marcus Jordan

Marcus Jordan

So Michael Jordan makes some news beyond his basket ball ground too, though not because of his sports skills. He is in the news because of his son, Marcus Jordan, and his extravagant ways of giving away.

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Clemens Pleads Not Guilty To Obstruction Of Congress Charges

Clemens Pleads Not Guilty To Obstruction Of Congress Charges
AHN Sports Staff

Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to a six-count indictment alleging the former baseball pitcher lied to Congress about using steroids during his playing days.

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U.S. Open: Clijsters, Schiavone Cruise To Wins; Davydenko, Cilic Victorious

U.S. Open: Clijsters, Schiavone Cruise To Wins; Davydenko, Cilic Victorious
AHN Sports Staff

Flushing Meadows, NY, United States (AHN) – Kim Clijsters, Francesca Schiavone and Elena Dementieva cruised to opening-round wins Monday in women’s play at the U.S. Open in New York.

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Laurent Fignon Frech cyclist dies after battle with cancer

Laurent Fignon Frech cyclist dies after battle with cancer

Laurent Fignon

Laurent Fignon

Laurent Fignon the former professional bicycle racer from France expired at the age of 50 following his serious illness in a battle with metastatic cancer that was diagnosed a year ago in 2009. Laurent twice bagged victory in the championship of Tour de France in the year 1983 and also in the year 1984. He was also declared a runner-up in the year 1989 when he lost the first place by just 8 seconds which stands as one of the smallest margins noted in the history. In total Fignon bagged 76 victories under his belt during his entire racing career.

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Teen Motorcycle Racer Dies In Crash At Indy

Teen Motorcycle Racer Dies In Crash At Indy
Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Indianapolis, IN, United States (AHN) – Tragedy struck the MotoGP race Sunday after a crash claimed the life of a teen motorcycle rider during a warmup lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Chivas Blanks D.C. United In Battle Of Worst MLS Teams

Chivas Blanks D.C. United In Battle Of Worst MLS Teams
Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Carson, CA, United States (AHN) – Justin Braun accounted for the lone goal of the match, helping Chivas USA snap a winless slump with a 1-0 victory over struggling D.C. United Sunday night at the Home Depot Center.

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Resilient Rays Rally Again, Roll Past Red Sox

Resilient Rays Rally Again, Roll Past Red Sox
Todd Callahan – AHN Sports Reporter

St. Petersburg, FL, United States (AHN) – Carl Crawford went 2-for-4 and hit a two-run homer to tie the game, and Dan Johnson had the game-winning RBI for the second night in a row to lead the Tampa Rays to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday at Tropicana Field.

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Big Hurt`s Big Honor; Frank Thomas` Image Goes On White Sox Fence

Big Hurt`s Big Honor; Frank Thomas` Image Goes On White Sox Fence
Todd Callahan – AHN Sports Reporter

Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) – Known for a keen batting eye and a knack for hitting clutch home runs, First baseman and designated hitter Frank Thomas had his No. 35 retired and his image blazoned on the outfield wall by the Chicago White Sox Sunday.

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New Owner Ryan Hopes To Make Rangers `Fan Friendly`

New Owner Ryan Hopes To Make Rangers `Fan Friendly`
AHN Sports Staff

Arlington, TX, United States (AHN) – Nolan Ryan has plenty of dreams for his Texas Rangers, but right now, the player-turned-owner is focused on one thing: transforming his baseball club into an attractive commodity in the MLB.

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