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In this screen-grab photo, Afghanistan cricket fans celebrate their team's victory over Pakistan. — Courtesy photo
Afghanistan celebrates warm-up win with pride and gunfire
KABUL — Afghanistan's victory over Pakistan in a warm-up match for the Cricket World Cup on Friday was greeted with prolonged volleys of celebratory gunfire and prompted a rare show of unity in a country split by increasingly bitter political divisions.Lifted by a controlled 74 not out by Hashmatullah Shahidi and a quickfire 49 from Hazratullah Zazai, the Blue Tigers chased down Pakistan's total of 262 to win by three wickets in a timely boost before the World Cup starts on Thursday.For Afghanistan, still searching for peace after decades of war, the victory was especially sweet because it came against Pakistan.Many Afghans accuse their neighbor of supporting the Taliban and fueling instability in their country, a charge which Pakistan, for its part, denies.As the match...
May 25, 2019

Afghanistan celebrates warm-up win with pride and gunfire

Despite his age, RossTaylor remains pivotal to the Black Caps' hopes of going one better than their appearance in the 2015 tournament final and claiming a maiden title. — AFP
World Cup dream Taylor-made for Black Caps great
WELLINGTON — Ross Taylor has been rejected, written off and wracked by injury but the veteran New Zealand batsman is in the form of his life and focused on capping a late career surge by finally lifting the World Cup.While Taylor has made no formal retirement announcement, he openly acknowledges that, at 35, his fourth World Cup in England and Wales will probably be his last."England is a great tour to go on. The bus trips, playing at those traditional grounds – I couldn't think of a better place to be if it is your last World Cup," he said.Despite his age, Taylor remains pivotal to the Black Caps' hopes of going one better than their appearance in the 2015 tournament final and claiming a maiden title.He is New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer in one-day...
May 25, 2019

World Cup dream Taylor-made for Black Caps great

Chris Gayle has 289 ODIs to his name with more than 10,000 runs including 25 hundreds during a career also featuring two Test match triple centuries. — AFP
'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle targets World Cup swansong
LONDON — Chris Gayle has the audacity to call himself "Universe Boss" but can justify his swagger by pointing to an astonishing career in which he has regularly laid waste to bowling attacks.Even in his 40th year, in what looks likely to be his final major international tournament, the left-handed West Indies opener is planning on having a big say at the World Cup in England and Wales.And who can blame him?It is only a few months since Gayle scored 424 runs at an average of 106, including 39 sixes, in four innings against England, the World Cup favorites.That deluge of runs across the Caribbean was a reminder that Gayle retains the strength and eye that have made him such a dangerous opponent during a 20-year international career.Gayle is basically correct hitter. Pitch too...
May 25, 2019

'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle targets World Cup swansong

India captain Kapil Dev during his 175 not out against Zimbabwe during the 1983 World Cup in Tunbridge Wells in this file photo. — AFP
Cricket World Cup: five memorable moments
LONDON — The Cricket World Cup has produced many thrilling contests in its 44-year history.AFP Sports recalls five of the most memorable moments:1975: Gilmour's great day Tournament hosts England were well aware of the threat posed by fearsome fast bowlers Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson ahead of a World Cup semi-final against old rivals Australia.But instead they were undone by a sensational burst of left-arm swing bowling from Gary Gilmour as the 23-year-old took six for 14, with England all out for just 93.Gilmour's work was far from finished, however. Australia collapsed in turn and were 39 for six, after Chris Old had taken three wickets on his Headingley home ground, when Gilmour came into bat.But his 28 not out and an unbroken stand with Doug Walters saw Australia into the...
May 25, 2019

Cricket World Cup: five memorable moments

Rafael Nadal arrives to attend a training session on the eve of the start of the French Open tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, on Saturday. — Reuters
French tennis surrounded by gloom ahead of Roland Garros
PARIS — A combination of injuries, a lack of confidence and poor results mean there is a little chance of a French player shining at Roland Garros this year let alone claiming a title that has eluded the country's men since 1983 and the women since 2000.When Lucas Pouille reached the semi-finals at the Australian Open in January, French hopes were raised that they might finally have a player who could be a force to be reckoned with at the majors.Yet Amelie Mauresmo's protege then went three months without winning a match until he claimed the title at a second-tier tournament in Bordeaux in May.This, however, was followed by a second-round loss at the Madrid Open and a first-round defeat at the Italian Open for the world number 25.Last year, none of France's men went past the...
May 25, 2019

French tennis surrounded by gloom ahead of Roland Garros

An official ball is seen on the court on the eve of the start of the French Open tournament at Roland Garros, Paris on Saturday. — Reuters
Refurbished Roland Garros ready for players and fans
PARIS — There are still a few workers on site, but the new Roland Garros will be ready to host fans and players when the main tournament opens on Sunday in a classy environment featuring an 80% rebuilt Philippe Chatrier and a brand new semi-sunken court.Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the brand new 5,000 seat Court Simonne Mathieu nestles amongst the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.The Roland Garros redevelopment involved expanding the venue into the picturesque Serres d'Auteuil, the famed botanical garden that is home to 6,000 square meters of greenhouses built in 1898 and which contains works by the sculptor Auguste Rodin.Court Simonne Mathieu is therefore surrounded by four greenhouses showcasing rare plants with the expansion adding more...
May 25, 2019

Refurbished Roland Garros ready for players and fans

Pending free agent Erik Karlsson doesn't appear to be returning to the San Jose Sharks. — AP/FIle photo
Sharks' Karlsson thanks fans in apparent farewell
NEW YORK — Erik Karlsson doesn't make it sound as if he'll be returning to San Jose next fall.The Sharks' defenseman tweeted his thanks to the team and Northern Californians on Friday but made no mention of a return. He will become a free agent when the Stanley Cup Final is over."Thank you to the entire @SanJoseSharks organization, fans, and especially teammates. It was a great run that ended too early. But lots of great memories created. The entire Bay Area has been nothing but classy and respectful to me and my family. Thank you.San Jose traded two draft picks and four players – forwards Chris Tierney and Rudolfs Balcers, defenseman Dylan DeMelo and prospect Josh Norris – to the Ottawa Senators last September in exchange for Karlsson and AHL forward Francis Perron....
May 25, 2019

Sharks' Karlsson thanks fans in apparent farewell

Starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman of the Colorado Rockies throws in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Coors Field on Friday in Denver, Colorado. — AFP
Story walk-off leads Rockies past Orioles
NEW YORK — Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-6 on Friday night in Denver.Nolan Arenado also homered twice for the Rockies, and Scott Oberg (2-0) pitched the ninth to get the win.Keon Broxton, Dwight Smith Jr. and Renato Nunez went deep for the Orioles, who have lost seven straight. John Means scattered seven hits over his five innings for Baltimore, giving up three runs.Ryan McMahon started the rally in the ninth with a single off Mychal Givens (0-3). One out later, Story homered to right to win it. It was the second walk-off homer of his career.Astros 4, Red Sox 3Wade Miley worked six strong innings, Jake Marisnick clubbed a home run, and Houston capitalized on spotty...
May 25, 2019

Story walk-off leads Rockies past Orioles

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks confirms, on Saturday, they had signed 19-year-old American pitcher Carter Stewart. — Reuters
Japan's Hawks confirm ground-breaking Stewart signing
TOKYO — Nippon Professional Baseball side Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks confirmed on Saturday they had signed 19-year-old American pitcher Carter Stewart in a move that could potentially impact Major League Baseball in the United States.The Hawks announced the signing in a statement on Saturday, although the teenager's decision to move to Japan had been revealed earlier in the week.Stewart was selected eighth overall in the 2018 draft by the Atlanta Braves but decided not to sign when the Braves reduced their signing offer to around $2 million because of concerns over a wrist injury to the right hander.He enrolled in college and was expected to be picked high in next month's MLB draft but has instead became the first amateur American to sign with a Japanese team.Details of the contract...
May 25, 2019

Japan's Hawks confirm ground-breaking Stewart signing

Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga helps Canterbury Crusaders' to beat the Auckland Blues 19-11 in Christchurch, on Saturday. — Reuters
Mo'unga guides Crusaders to tight win against Blues
WELLINGTON — Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga had a hand in all of the Canterbury Crusaders' points as they put a controversial week off the field behind them to beat the Auckland Blues 19-11 in Christchurch and extend their lead at the top of the New Zealand conference.Mo'unga slotted four penalties and provided a deft chip kick over the defensive line that led to Bryn Hall's first half try in a stop-start match that never really got any flow.Blues flyhalf Harry Plummer kicked two penalties for the visitors, who struggled in the set piece and did not threaten the Crusaders' line until Rieko Ioane crossed in the 71st minute.The Crusaders moved to 53 points with the victory, 13 ahead of the second-placed Wellington Hurricanes, who have a bye this week.The Christchurch-based side...
May 25, 2019

Mo'unga guides Crusaders to tight win against Blues

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