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Wrestling
Goldbergs Possible Return
Despite all previous read rumours regarding the future of Bill Goldberg, it looks as though WWE have opted to reopen negotiations with him. The reason for this appears to be due to the loss of big names such as Brock Lesnar leaving the company, and Kurt Angle on the shelf for the time being, WWE are getting short of natural main-event stars.
WWE officials have offered Goldberg a new deal, which would see him work limited dates such as PPVs and some T.V shows. WWEs goal was to set up a large program between Goldberg and Steve.
While many believe that Goldberg will return to the company, however once the time and money are right. Goldberg has been asking the question of whether it will benefit his career if he stayed of WWE television for a while, or whether to return to WWE television quickly so that fans dont forget about him.
Yuvraj stands alone after Gul heroics
April 5, 2004
Pakistan 61 for 1 (Farhat 25*, Hameed 4*) trail India 287 all out (Yuvraj 112, Pathan 49, Gul 5-31) by 226 runs
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Two men who started this series on the periphery of things grabbed the limelight on an enthralling opening day's play at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. First, Umar Gul a late replacement for Shabbir Ahmed bowled a magnificent spell that reduced India to 147 for 7, and then Yuvraj Singh, in only his third Test, stroked a glorious 129-ball 112 to take his side to 287. By stumps, Pakistan had knocked off 61 from the deficit, for the loss of Taufeeq Umar.
India's innings, after Rahul Dravid won the toss, had three distinct phases dominance, collapse, and eventual recovery to a total that was nevertheless somewhat below par. For a 90-minute spell either side of lunch, when Gul's control of line and length fetched him splendid figures of 5 for 31, it appeared as though they might not reach 180, but Yuvraj and Irfan Pathan who showed genuine class with the bat evened up matters with a 117-run partnership characterised by some stunning strokeplay.
Hoggard hat-trick sinks West Indies
Once upon a time, Bridgetown was a fortress of West Indian cricket. But those days are long gone, and another abject batting performance by West Indies allowed England to wrap-up the series with a nine-wicket win. For an hour today there was a contest, but Matthew Hoggard's remarkable mid-morning hat-trick ripped the guts out of the West Indies innings and they never recovered, eventually being bowled out for 94.
Score Card Millwall, Man United reach FA Cup final
London, England (Sports Network) - England minnows Millwall and Premiership holders Manchester United will battle for the prize in the final match of the FA Cup next month after coming away victorious in their respective semifinal matches this weekend.Millwall nipped Sunderland 1-0 on Sunday while Man United skated past rivals Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday at Villa Park.Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will stage the final on May 22.Australian Tim Cahill provided the match-winner for Millwall in the 26th minute when he tucked home a loose ball.Millwall's victory also earned them a place in next season's UEFA Cup competition.The FA Cup final appearance will mark the first-ever for Millwall in the club's history."It's unbelievable," Cahill said. "Things like this you have to take in your stride and appreciate."After all the years I've put in and worked hard, with my family and friends, you get the rewards and I'm just pleased for everyone," he told Sky Sports News."That's what it's all about," he said. "It's about luck, being in the right place at the right time. We can't ask for any more. We're just thankful."The club has come a long way along with the fans. It's something for them not just for us. It's a special day."Man United, meanwhile, may win some silverware this season yet. After falling out of the Champions League and falling behind in the race for the Premiership title, the Red Devils got some revenge on Arsenal with their triumph over the Gunners.Paul Scholes became the hero in the 32nd minute when he one-timed a driven cross from Ryan Giggs from inside the area past Arsenal 'keeper Jens Lehmann."I am pleased for the lads and I'm pleased for the supporters, they were fantastic. If you needed an extra man, that was it," United boss Alex Ferguson said. "You always hope to win a trophy every year and I hope we'll be able to now."United custodian Roy Carroll made two spectacular saves to preserve the win -- thwarting chances by Dennis Bergkamp and Kolo Toure -- while Wes Brown cleared a sure equalizer by the Gunners inside the opening five minute.Adu and Patrick Vieira also hit the woodwork for the luck-less Gunners."That gave us that bit of luck we needed," Ferguson added. "We started quite well in the first few minutes but the best chances came to them."United has won 10 FA Cup semifinal matches under Ferguson and are now tipped to take their first trophy since their treble-winning season in 1999."People say there is nothing worse than losing a semifinal, well I think there is, you can lose a final," United skipper Roy Keane said. "Today was a very important match for us. At the start of every season we talk about our aims for the season."Unfortunately, we have come up short in Europe and we have fallen behind in the league."We knew this was our only chance of getting something and it still is. But we have only won the semifinal, we have another game to play yet."Meanwhile, Arsenal will be without Jose Antonio Reyes and Freddie Ljungberg for their Champions League and Premiership title run-ins.Reyes is expected to miss three weeks after suffering knee ligament damage while Ljungberg broke is hand and will be out indefinitely."Especially on Reyes I feel there was a very bad tackle," said Wenger, whose team are still challenging for the premier league title and the Champions League," Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said. "For us it is a big blow to lose two players today because we have a short squad. That is a massive blow." |
