Dec 26
BOXING Day maestro Matthew Hayden has warned India’s superstar batsmen that they will face a rugged fight to survive and prosper on a testing MCG pitch.
Hayden was the only Australian to negotiate a deck that had been shrouded in mystery all week because of Melbourne’s inclement weather.
So uncertain were the tourists about the pitch that India skipper Anil Kumble drafted spinner Harbhajan Singh into the side just before play after telling him on Christmas Day that he would not be required.
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Dec 26
Taylor (left) celebrates his winning goal with Kevin Kilbane
Ryan Taylor’s fine second-half free-kick earned Wigan victory over Newcastle at the JJB Stadium.
A disappointing contest was settled by Taylor’s brilliant 25-yard effort after Alan Smith had fouled Michael Brown.
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Dec 26
Solano’s fine finish was more than matched by Kitson’s strike
Dave Kitson’s superb second-half strike earned 10-man Reading only their third away point of the season at Upton Park.
The visitors looked more threatening until Brynjar Gunnarsson saw red for a two-footed lunge at Hayden Mullins.
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Dec 26
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech coach Bob Knight was given a public reprimand by the Big 12 for comments about officiating after a loss to New Mexico earlier this month.
The reprimand, issued Monday, pertained to Knight arguing about Lobos freshman Dairese Gary’s one-handed 47-footer at the halftime buzzer in New Mexico’s 80-63 victory Dec. 15. Knight didn’t think Gary released the shot in time.
“I thought it was a horrendous call,” Knight said after the game.
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Dec 26
A European Championship Final and a first ever trip to the World Cup – 2007 has been a year to remember for England U17s.
The omens looked good during the early part of the season – a 4-0 win over Portugal a particular highlight – and the Young Lions bloomed in spring.
However, they needed a last minute goal from Manchester United’s Daniel Welbeck to keep the dream alive. Drawing 1-1 with Serbia, England’s quest for the European Championship Finals looked doomed until Welbeck secured the vital win which saw England top their Elite Round Qualifying Group.
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Dec 26
Race Me Safely
By: Benedict Smythe
Car racing is a very empowering sport that makes you feel so much in control. The adrenalin rush you get is very addictive. However, you should never forget that racing is a very dangerous game. Speed is always dangerous, and accidents can happen in the blink of an eye.
Anybody who races cars as a hobby or in competitions knows the risks involved in this sport. Aside from the possibility of damage to the car itself, drivers could also suffer personal injury, which could lead to partial or even total disability. Death is also a possibility you cant ignore. However, if you are willing to invest your time, effort, and money to setup a power-charged car which you can race, then it surely wouldnt hurt to spend in life saving gears to ensure your safety while racing.
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Dec 26
Flames celebrate
Four of Canada’s six NHL clubs were sitting in a playoff spot at the Christmas break. Luckily for the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs, there’s still lots of hockey to be played in the 2007-08 season.
The Leafs get right back at it Wednesday night when they continue their seven-game road trip on Long Island. The Eastern Conference-leading Ottawa Senators are also in action, paying a visit to the Buffalo Sabres.
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Dec 26
THE Adelaide 36ers withstood a huge second-half comeback by South Dragons to keep their NBL finals push going with a five-point win at Vodafone Arena in Melbourne.
The Sixers had an 18-point third quarter lead rolled back by the Dragons, fell behind midway through the final term, but the Adelaide side steadied late to close out a 119-114 win.
Sixers’ big man Axel Dench provided a huge impact off the bench for his side at critical times, finishing with 25 points.
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Dec 26
Stadium of Light
Wednesday, 26 December
Kick-off: 1500 GMT
BBC coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio Five Live & highlights on Match of the Day. Featured game on Score and Final Score.
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