Mendis needs to stand the test of time: Buchanan

"Former Australian and Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan says Ajantha Mendis should be judged on a long-term basis only and success in one series doesn’t really mean anything. “Mendis reminds me a bit of Johnny Gleeson, though he releases the ball much quicker, is...

Buchanan hunting new talent for KnightRiders

"IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders has decided to launch a talent hunt throughout the country and it started with a camp in Mumbai under John Buchanan. “We are looking at the long-term picture,” the lanky Aussie said after his first ‘net’ session with the 100-odd boys."

Britain's Nicole Cooke weathers storm to take Olympic gold

"Great Britain’s Nicole Cooke didn’t raise her arms in glory after uncorking a winning sprint at the end of Sunday’s rain soaked Olympic road race. The blonde Welshwoman, 25, instead let fly with an ear...

All About Olympic Equestrian Sports

An introduction to the equestrian sports at the Olympics. Horses and skilled riding remain among my true loves. There's nothing like the feel of flowing as one with a good horse responding to your every breath--and...

America's Mountain High Marathon Hope - Ryan Hall :: MAXINE

" The Big Bear Grizzly front page declaring support to Ryan Hall in his pursuit of Olympic competition. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (MAXINE) 2008America's Mountain High Marathon Hope - Ryan HallIt was right there in...

Guarded Tour de France armed against doping

For the second year in a row the Tour will start without the previous year's winner in the peleton. Once again the specter of doping hangs over one of the oldest sporting events in the world. To add to the spice of...

Vancouver police crack down on bicycle riders not wearing helmets

I find this so irritating. They should leave it to the individual about whether to wear a helmet. Or even - "when" to wear a helmet. As usual, the discourse around these policies and laws presents a radical...

Nude cyclists protest car pollution in Brazil's Sao Paulo

Don't ask me how a naked person can seat over a bike, I have no idea!! " SAO PAULO (AFP) — Some 200 semi-nude bicycle riders snarled traffic Saturday in downtown Sao Paulo to protest car pollution and...

Bikers Hit the Streets in Albuquerue, NM

" More then 900 bicyclists took to the streets in order to participate in the 2008 Albuquerque Century Bike Tour that took place this past weekend on Saturday June 7, 2008.The event offered 4 courses: 25, 50, 65 and 100 miles in order to challenge riders of all levels. Riders...

Carnival ride collapses in California; 24 injured

A spinning carnival ride collapsed and injured 24 people earlier today, and state investigators are now trying to determine what caused the accident."The carnival ride, called the Yo-Yo, collapsed shortly after 6...

To the buses! Gas prices spur public transit use

There's nothing like a money-sucking gas pump to turn us green."DENVER — With the price of gas approaching $4 a gallon, more commuters are abandoning their cars and taking the train or bus instead.Mass transit...

World's best bus stops

Ever sat at a dreary old bus stop and thought, "I bet I could build a better one of these things?" A cappuccino bar, a washroom, maybe some high-speed internet access, a lemonade stand...Well back in reality, here's...

IPL T20 Cricket Highlights Indian Premier League Matches Kolkata vs Bangalore

IPL HighlightsThe IPL T20-20 Indian Premier League cricket match - Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Kolkata Knight Riders is underway. Due to rain, the match was shortened to 16 overs. Jacques Kallis was dropped for this match with Cameron White probably coming up the order....

TTC Union Faces Harsh Criticism After Toronto Transit Strike

With less than two hours notice to the 1.5 million Toronto residents who use the Toronto Transit Commission on a daily basis, subways shut down and bus drivers forced users off - regardless of location - at 12:01am...

IPL Cricket Highlights: Indian Premier League T20 Deccan vs Kolkata

IPL HighlightsHyderabad Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders:The closest encounter in the IPL thus far. One of the weirdest wickets you'll see in T20 cricket that was puffing dust clouds by the second over. Deccan batted first and primarily reached 110 thanks to Andrew...

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