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    • Rugby-Winger Ioane faces fitness race … Reuters - 4 hrs ago

      SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Wallabies winger Digby Ioane is a doubt for the first test against the British and Irish Lions after undergoing a knee operation on Wednesday, … More »Rugby-Winger Ioane faces fitness race …

      SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Wallabies winger Digby Ioane is a doubt for the first test against the British and Irish Lions after undergoing a knee operation on Wednesday, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said. The New Zealand-born 27-year-old has scored 11 tries in 34 tests since his debut against Wales in Brisbane in 2007 …

    • Cricket-Underdogs Australia ready for … Reuters - 5 hrs ago

      By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Australia are rightly underdogs for the upcoming Ashes series in England but will do everything they can to bring the coveted … More »Cricket-Underdogs Australia ready for …

      By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Australia are rightly underdogs for the upcoming Ashes series in England but will do everything they can to bring the coveted urn back home, skipper Michael Clarke said on Wednesday. There was more talk of aspiration than expectation as the Australia squad officially bid farewell …

    • Tennis-Strasbourg International women's … Reuters - 15 hrs ago

      May 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Strasbourg International Women's Singles Round 1 matches on Tuesday 4-Hsieh Su-Wei (Taiwan) beat Annika Beck (Germany) 6-7(6) … More »Tennis-Strasbourg International women's …

      May 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Strasbourg International Women's Singles Round 1 matches on Tuesday 4-Hsieh Su-Wei (Taiwan) beat Annika Beck (Germany) 6-7(6) 7-5 6-1 Maria Teresa Torro (Spain) beat 8-Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia) 6-3 4-6 7-6(4) 7-Chanelle Scheepers (South Africa) beat Claire Feuerstein (France) …

    • Cricket-Bell fit as England name unchanged … Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - England named an unchanged squad for the second test against New Zealand starting on Friday after batsman Ian Bell was declared fit following … More »Cricket-Bell fit as England name unchanged …

      LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - England named an unchanged squad for the second test against New Zealand starting on Friday after batsman Ian Bell was declared fit following a bout of tonsillitis. Bell climbed out of his sick bed to take his place at the crease in the first test won in stunning fashion by England on Sunday but …

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      Microsoft to build Australian cloud … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      SYDNEY (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is expanding its services for hosting and processing online data in Australia with the establishment of two new "cloud" computing data … More »Microsoft to build Australian cloud …

      The Microsoft logo is seen on the wall of the company's branch in Prague

      SYDNEY (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is expanding its services for hosting and processing online data in Australia with the establishment of two new "cloud" computing data centers in the country. The world's biggest software company said on Tuesday it was expanding its Windows Azure business to include a major new region in …

    • Rugby-Gatland says Aussie squad predictable, … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Padraic Halpin MAYNOOTH, Ireland, May 20 (Reuters) - Warren Gatland called Australia's selection for next month's series predictable, but just as predictable was the … More »Rugby-Gatland says Aussie squad predictable, …

      By Padraic Halpin MAYNOOTH, Ireland, May 20 (Reuters) - Warren Gatland called Australia's selection for next month's series predictable, but just as predictable was the barrage of questions the British and Irish Lions coach faced on Monday over Heineken Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson. Newly crowned European player of the year …

    • Cricket-Vettori joins NZ squad early … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori could play his first test for 10 months after spinner Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the … More »Cricket-Vettori joins NZ squad early …

      LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori could play his first test for 10 months after spinner Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour of England with a calf injury. "Bruce Martin out of England tour, Dan Vettori to join squad early, BJ Watling making good progress," New Zealand Cricket …

    • Tons of New Zealand meat stranded on … Nick Perry, Associated Press - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      Hundreds of tons of frozen mutton, lamb and beef from New Zealand have been stranded on Chinese docks after China halted their import due to a certification dispute. … More »Tons of New Zealand meat stranded on …

      Hundreds of tons of frozen mutton, lamb and beef from New Zealand have been stranded on Chinese docks after China halted their import due to a certification dispute. China is New Zealand's largest export ...

    • Cricket-England ponder top-order problems … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - England secured the convincing victory over New Zealand they demanded in the first test at Lord's but question marks remain over … More »Cricket-England ponder top-order problems …

      By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - England secured the convincing victory over New Zealand they demanded in the first test at Lord's but question marks remain over the make-up of their team for the Ashes series against Australia starting in July. The fast bowling of James Anderson and Stuart Broad was largely responsible …

    • Cook satisfied as England hit the ground … Ed Osmond - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - England captain Alastair Cook was satisfied with his team's performance after they beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a fluctuating first … More »Cook satisfied as England hit the ground …

      By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - England captain Alastair Cook was satisfied with his team's performance after they beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a fluctuating first test at Lord's on Sunday. Widely criticised following the recent 0-0 series draw in New Zealand against a side ranked six places below them, England produced …

    • Cricket-NZ media muted in critique of … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      WELLINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand's media were muted in their reaction to their side being bundled out for just 68 runs to give England a 170-run victory in … More »Cricket-NZ media muted in critique of …

      WELLINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand's media were muted in their reaction to their side being bundled out for just 68 runs to give England a 170-run victory in the first test at Lord's on Sunday, instead turning their focus towards the second match in Leeds. Their second innings score, sparked by Stuart Broad's career-best …

    • China halts imports of New Zealand  … Nick Perry, Associated Press - AP - Sun, May 19, 2013

      Hundreds of tons of frozen mutton, lamb and beef from New Zealand have been stranded on Chinese docks after China halted imports from the country due to a certification … More »China halts imports of New Zealand  …

      Hundreds of tons of frozen mutton, lamb and beef from New Zealand have been stranded on Chinese docks after China halted imports from the country due to a certification dispute. China is New Zealand's ...

    • Cricket-Cook satisfied as England hit … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - England captain Alastair Cook was satisfied with his team's performance after they beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a fluctuating … More »Cricket-Cook satisfied as England hit …

      By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - England captain Alastair Cook was satisfied with his team's performance after they beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a fluctuating first test at Lord's on Sunday. Widely criticised following the recent 0-0 series draw in New Zealand against a side ranked six places below them, England …

    • Cricket-Broad bowls England to emphatic … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      (Adds quotes) By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run … More »Cricket-Broad bowls England to emphatic …

      (Adds quotes) By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run victory on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday. The touring side were skittled for 68 in just 22.3 overs, putting England 1-0 up in the …

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      Broad bowls England to emphatic vic … Ed Osmond - Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run victory on the fourth … More »Broad bowls England to emphatic vic …

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      By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run victory on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday. The touring side were skittled for 68 in just 22.3 overs, putting England 1-0 up in the two-match series and …

    • Cricket-England v New Zealand first … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Scoreboard on the fourth day ofthe first test between England and New Zealand at Lord's onSunday. England first innings 232 New Zealand first … More »Cricket-England v New Zealand first …

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Scoreboard on the fourth day ofthe first test between England and New Zealand at Lord's onSunday. England first innings 232 New Zealand first innings 207 (K.Williamson 60, R.Taylor 66;J.Anderson 5-47) England second innings (overnight 180 for six) A.Cook c Brownlie b Boult 21 N.Compton b Wagner …

    • Cricket-England beat Zealand by 170 … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - England beat New Zealand by 170 runs on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday. Scores: England 232 and 213; New Zealand 207 … More »Cricket-England beat Zealand by 170 …

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - England beat New Zealand by 170 runs on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday. Scores: England 232 and 213; New Zealand 207 and 68. (Editing by John Mehaffey)

    • Cricket-New Zealand 29/6 chasing 239 … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand, set 239 to win the first test against England at Lord's on Sunday, were 29 for six at lunch on the fourth day. Scores: England … More »Cricket-New Zealand 29/6 chasing 239 …

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand, set 239 to win the first test against England at Lord's on Sunday, were 29 for six at lunch on the fourth day. Scores: England 232 and 213; New Zealand 207 and 29 for six. (Editing by John Mehaffey)

    • Cricket-New Zealand set 239 to beat … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand were set 239 to win the first test at Lord's on Sunday after they dismissed England for 213 in their second innings on the fourth … More »Cricket-New Zealand set 239 to beat …

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand were set 239 to win the first test at Lord's on Sunday after they dismissed England for 213 in their second innings on the fourth day. Scores: England 232 and 213. New Zealand 207. (Editing by John Mehaffey)

    • Cricket-New Zealand take field without … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand took the field on the fourth day of the first test against England on Sunday without wicketkeeper BJ Watling and spinner Bruce … More »Cricket-New Zealand take field without …

      LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand took the field on the fourth day of the first test against England on Sunday without wicketkeeper BJ Watling and spinner Bruce Martin who both suffered injuries on Saturday. Watling hurt his knee diving to make a run-out and Martin sustained a calf injury, New Zealand Cricket said …

    • Australia's Griffin wins weather-hit … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      (Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy fog. A … More »Australia's Griffin wins weather-hit …

      (Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy fog. A 40-foot putt from the back of the green on the 18th guaranteed him the third-round lead on Saturday and it turned out to be the winning shot at the 1 billion …

    • Golf-Australia's Griffin wins weather-hit … Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      May 19 (Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy … More »Golf-Australia's Griffin wins weather-hit …

      May 19 (Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy fog. A 40-foot putt from the back of the green on the 18th guaranteed him the third-round lead on Saturday and it turned out to be the winning shot at the …

    • Rugby-Preliminary Australia squad to … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

      SYDNEY, May 19 (Reuters) - Australia coach Robbie Deans announced the following squad for the upcoming test series against the British and Irish Lions on Sunday: Backs: … More »Rugby-Preliminary Australia squad to …

      SYDNEY, May 19 (Reuters) - Australia coach Robbie Deans announced the following squad for the upcoming test series against the British and Irish Lions on Sunday: Backs: Israel Folau*, Digby Ioane, Joe Tomane, Nick Cummins, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Rob Horne, Pat McCabe, Christian Leali'ifano*, Berrick Barnes, James O'Connor, …

    • Rugby-Van Zyl double lays platform for … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

      BLOEMFONTEIN, May 18 (Reuters) - Cheetahs scrum half Piet van Zyl scored two tries in the opening 20 minutes to lay the platform for a 27-13 win over Queensland Reds … More »Rugby-Van Zyl double lays platform for …

      BLOEMFONTEIN, May 18 (Reuters) - Cheetahs scrum half Piet van Zyl scored two tries in the opening 20 minutes to lay the platform for a 27-13 win over Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby match on Saturday. The victory put the Cheetahs, who suffered a surprise home reversal last week, back on course for a berth in the playoffs …

    • Cricket-Southee leads late New Zealand … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

      * England 205 runs ahead at the close * All set for thrilling finale at Lord's (Adds detail in para 10) By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Paceman Tim Southee claimed … More »Cricket-Southee leads late New Zealand …

      * England 205 runs ahead at the close * All set for thrilling finale at Lord's (Adds detail in para 10) By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Paceman Tim Southee claimed three late wickets as New Zealand reduced England to 180 for six on a dramatic third day of the first test at Lord's on Saturday. A patient third-wicket …

     

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