Sachin Tendulkar was first inspired by John Wright

By Bipin DaniMUMBAI, India (TheSportsNEXT) November 23, 2012: Sachin Tendulkar, who, on Wednesday night, was felicitated by the Indian cricket board for his 100 international centuries gave due credit to former coach, John Wright.India's former coach was the first one who made him to believe that milestone is...

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Lanco Super Series Hockey: Australia, England enjoy authority

By Nadene SmithSYDNEY, Australia (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: The arch-rivals Pakistan and India started their nine-a-side Lanco International Super Series hockey campaign off to a poor start on Thursday.The two South Asian teams were rocked by Australia and England who looked far more professional and...

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Sacramento Kings stun Los Angeles Lakers 113-97

By Luther JeffersonSACRAMENTO, United States (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: A late flurry of points helped Sacramento Kings deliver the final punch as they prevailed over Los Angeles Lakers by 113-97 amid their worst-ever start to the NBA season.It all started with a three-pointer by Marcus Thornton which...

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Phoenix Suns derail Portland Trail Blazers 114-87 in NBA

By Luther JeffersonPHOENIX, United States (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: The Phoenix Suns snapped a three-game losing run on Wednesday when they routed the Portland Trail Blazers by a huge margin of 114-87 in their home game of the NBA 2012-13 season.The victory was largely attributed to a super hot shooting...

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Houston Rockets edge Chicago Bulls 93-89 in NBA thriller

By Luther JeffersonHOUSTON, TEXAS, United States (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: Flu had no impact on James Harden who played a central role in a thrilling victory for the Houston Rockets over Chicago Bulls in their NBA 2012-13 game in Houston on Wednesday.James Harden scored 28 points which also included...

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Samuels, Bravo empower West Indies in Khulna Test

By Saqibul IslamDHAKA, Bangladesh (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: Marlon Samuels and Darren Bravo accepted the responsibility with both hands as West Indies responded professionally well to Bangladesh’s first innings total on second day of the second and final Test at Khulna on Thursday.At stumps on day two,...

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The Ashes battle to resume in November next year

By Nadene SmithMELBOURNE, Australia (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: The Cricket Australia (CA), on Thursday, made public the schedule for the 2013-14 Ashes series against England.England will tour Australia in November 2013 where they will play a total of five Test matches as well as five One Day Internationals...

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Australia rule Adelaide Test as Clarke hits 2nd straight double ton

By Nadene SmithADELAIDE, Australia (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: Australian captain Michael Clarke hit second straight double hundred as Australia ruled on opening day of the Adelaide Test against South Africa on Thursday.Australia scored massive 482 for five on first day of the second Test after Clarke...

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Punjab Seeds cruise into final of Lucky Plastic Polo Cup

By AM KhanLAHORE, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: Punjab Seeds Corporation entered the final of Lucky Plastic Polo Cup 2012 after staying unbeaten in the preliminary round as it won its both matches at the Lahore Polo Club Wednesday.In the first match, Punjab Seeds Corporation got the better of Master...

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Open Letter: Violation of IOC Charter in 2012 Sindh Games

By Mudassar ArainKARACHI, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) November 21, 2012: I would like to bring your kind attention that the office bearers of Sindh Olympic Association is organizing the 16th Sindh Games 2012 to be held at Hyderabad from 2nd to 4th December 2012 and doing the violation of International Olympic Committee...

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Antonio Inoki to feature in Peace Wrestling Festival in Punjab

By AM KhanLAHORE, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) November 21, 2012: After successfully organizing the Punjab Youth Festival 2012, the Sports Board Punjab (SBP) is now flexing its muscles to hold yet another international event in the province as it is joining hands with Japan to stage the International Sports and Peace...

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Theo Walcott to miss UEFA Champions League tie vs Montpellier

By Ashley WilliamsLONDON, England (TheSportsNEXT) November 20, 2012: Theo Walcott has been ruled out of the Arsenal FC’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Montpellier on home soil on Wednesday as the winger is yet to recover from a shoulder problem.Theo Walcott, who also represents England as striker, is...

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Captains named for Pakistan T20 tournament

By Ubaid AwanKARACHI, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) November 20, 2012: The organizers of Pakistan’s domestic Twenty20 competition, on Tuesday, announced captains of the participating teams for the 2012 edition of the tournament.After Pakistan’s skipper Mohammad Hafeez decided to part ways with the Faisalabad Wolves,...

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Pragyan Ojha, Cheteshwar Pujara surge in ICC Test rankings

By Osama TariqDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (TheSportsNEXT) November 20, 2012: Following an impressive nine wickets victory over England in Ahmedabad Test, Indian players surged in the latest edition of the ICC Test Rankings released Tuesday.Left-arm off-spinner Pragyan Ojha, who took nine wickets in the Ahmedabad...

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Sydney Sixers end contract with Umar Akmal

By Nadene SmithSYDNEY, Australia (TheSportsNEXT) November 20, 2012: The Sydney Sixers, on Tuesday, terminated contract of Pakistan’s Twenty20 star player Umar Akmal after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) allowed the hard-hitting batsman to play only one match in the KFC Big Bash League.However, world’s best off-spinner...

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Tamim Iqbal to play 2nd Test against West Indies: Physio

By Saqibul IslamDHAKA, Bangladesh (TheSportsNEXT) November 20, 2012: Left-hand opening batsman Tamim Iqbal showed great character on Tuesday when he cleared the fitness test to stay on course of playing the second Test match against West Indies.Team Physiotherapist Vibhav Singh told reporters here, "He felt fine...

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Karachi City Cricket Association bans Hasan Raza for a year

By Afshan YounisKARACHI, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) November 20, 2012: The Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA) on Tuesday banned former Karachi skipper Hasan Raza for a year, TheSportsNEXT.com has learnt.As per details, the ban was imposed on Hasan Raza as he was accused of violating discipline when he was...

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Mohammad Hafeez to represent Lahore Lions

By Aftab TabeeLAHORE, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) November 20, 2012: Pakistan’s Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez has decided to play for Lahore Lions in the upcoming National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament 2012 which will be played from December 2-10, 2012.Talking exclusively with this scribe, Mohammad Hafeez who has...

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Formula One title to be decided in Sao Paolo

By Raleigh McPhersonSAO PAOLO, Brazil (TheSportsNEXT) November 19, 2012: The Formula One Championship leader Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and second-placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari will have to wait for the coming weekend to know who will win the F1 Championship title this year.The stage is set for an enthralling...

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