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Afghan Taliban kill former commander who had joined gov’t

Afghan Taliban have killed their own commander who had joined the government in southern province, media reported on Wednesday.   The local police commander, Mullah Zainuddin known as Mullah Zaino, was killed and his two guards injured in a mine explosion in Panjwai District of Kandahar Province,  the Afghan Islamic Press reported.   The head […]

Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir claimed Mixed Doubles title at Yonex All England Open

Indonesia’s best couple of Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir proved their worth in the arena and remained successful in grabbing the Mixed Doubles title after defeating China’s Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei in the final clash of Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2013 in England, on Sunday, March 10. The second seeded Tontowi and […]

Cashman: Chipper Jones would be ‘perfect fit’ for New York Yankees

Major League Baseball Update/ News The New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman is looking quite hopeful that Mark Teixeira’s absence will not hurt the team instead the management certainly has a potential replacement for their veteran Major Leaguer.   Cashman is weighing on recently retired former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones for a […]

Five foreign troops die in Afghan helicopter crash

Five foreign troops have been killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force said on Tuesday.   The cause of the crash is under investigation, however initial reporting indicates there was no enemy activity in the area at the time of the incident, the ISAF said in a statement.   […]

Chen Long outplays Lee Chong Wei to claim Men’s Singles title at Yonex All England Open

China’s impressive shuttler Chen Long continued his winning streak and grabbed Men’s Singles title after defeating the top seeded Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in the final encounter of Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2013 in Birmingham, on Sunday, March 10. The World Number Two Long, who was the second seed in main draw […]

Legendary reliever Mariano Rivera announces 2013 MLB season will be his last in pinstripes

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The New York Yankees legendary reliever Marino Rivera has finally taken a decision on his future. He recently spoke in a packed press conference told that the 2013 Major League Baseball season will be his last in pinstripes.   “Now you’re hearing it from me, it’s official,” Rivera said. […]

Chen Long ousts Parupalli Kashyap to surge into Men’s Singles semi-final of All England Open

China’s talented player Chen Long continued his staggering performance and secured a semi-final berth after defeating India’s Parupalli Kashyap in quarter-final match of Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2013 on Friday, March 8, in Birmingham. The lanky Long, who is the second seeded player in Men’s Singles main draw of the tournament, played with […]

Jim Leyland: “I have no intention of retiring”

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The current Detroit Tigers skipper Jim Leyland finally spoke to the media about his potential decision on leaving the game. According to the statement Leyland gave, he is not considering taking retirement yet.   “I’m not retiring, whether we win or we don’t win. Now, they (owner Mike Ilitch […]

Taliban bomber kills nine in Kabul near defence ministry

Nine people were killed and 14 others wounded in a suicide bombing near the Afghan Defence Ministry building in Kabul on Saturday, officials said.   The blast occurred during the visit to Kabul by the US defence minister’s first visit.   Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.   The defence ministry spokesman, General Zahir Azimi […]

Chicago White Sox and left-handed pitcher Chris Sale agreed on five-year contract extension

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Chris Sale have agreed on a mutual understanding on a five-year(with two options years) extension deal worth $32.5 million.   “A pitcher, regardless of his mechanics, there is a risk involved and a concern of potential breakdown,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn […]

Lee Chong Wei surges into Men’s Singles quarter-final at All England Open Badminton Championships

Malaysia’s top shuttler Lee Chong Wei finally got a good rhythm and advanced into Men’s Singles quarter-final after defeating China’s Wang Zhengming in rounf-of-16 clash at Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2013 in Birmingham, on Thursday, March 7. The World Number One Chong Wei, who is also top seed in All England Open, was […]

Jan O Jorgensen sends Chong Wei Feng packing in Men’s Singles first round of All England Open

Denmark’s talented player Jan O Jorgensen started his journey in a dominating fashion as he played superb badminton and outplayed Malaysia’s Chong Wei Feng in Men’s Singles first round at Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships at Birmingham, on Wednesday, March 6. The in-form Jorgensen, who has been working hard to earn a respectable place […]

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