*He played in a 3-0 loss to Sarpsborg.
*Highlights after the jump...
Akhtar fastest bowler I have ever faced: Ponting
Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Friday hailed retiring Pakistani tearaway pacer Shoaib Akhtar as an outstanding cricketer and the fastest bowler he has ever faced.
"Congratulations to him for being an outstanding cricketer," Ponting said of Akhtar who on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket after the ongoing World Cup.
"I had some great duels with Shoaib over the years. To this day I always said he is the fastest bowler I have faced in international cricket," said Ponting of Akhtar, who broke the 100mph barrier in 2003.
Ponting said particularly he remembered a fierce spell from Akhtar at Perth in 1999.
"There's one spell that everyone can watch on internet of him bowling to me at WACA. That was reasonably entertaining - more so for Justin Langer, who was at the other end laughing at me all the time when I was trying to keep Shoaib's deliveries out. He was express pace, a very good bowler," the Australian said.
Ponting lamented the fact that Akhtar had a injury-prone career, which had reduced his international appearances.
"Over the years he's had his fair share of injuries that have not allowed him to play as much as he would have liked. But even in this tournament so far, you can see that he's still got it with the new ball. He still has good pace, and his experience has helped him at different times as well," he said.
Akhtar returned the compliments, describing Ponting as one of the best batsmen he had ever played against.
"I admire the way Ponting bats. He is one of my favourites, like Brian Lara and Adam Gilchrist," said Akhtar.
Read more >>"Congratulations to him for being an outstanding cricketer," Ponting said of Akhtar who on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket after the ongoing World Cup.
"I had some great duels with Shoaib over the years. To this day I always said he is the fastest bowler I have faced in international cricket," said Ponting of Akhtar, who broke the 100mph barrier in 2003.
Ponting said particularly he remembered a fierce spell from Akhtar at Perth in 1999.
"There's one spell that everyone can watch on internet of him bowling to me at WACA. That was reasonably entertaining - more so for Justin Langer, who was at the other end laughing at me all the time when I was trying to keep Shoaib's deliveries out. He was express pace, a very good bowler," the Australian said.
Ponting lamented the fact that Akhtar had a injury-prone career, which had reduced his international appearances.
"Over the years he's had his fair share of injuries that have not allowed him to play as much as he would have liked. But even in this tournament so far, you can see that he's still got it with the new ball. He still has good pace, and his experience has helped him at different times as well," he said.
Akhtar returned the compliments, describing Ponting as one of the best batsmen he had ever played against.
"I admire the way Ponting bats. He is one of my favourites, like Brian Lara and Adam Gilchrist," said Akhtar.
Onyewu and Twente fall 2-0 to Zenit but advance in Europa League
*He went the distance in a 2-0 loss to Zenit but advance 3-2 on aggregate.
*Highlights after the jump...
Thursday Morning Yanks Abroad/USMNT Link Drop
*USMNT call-up catches Yelldell by surprise
*Reid dropped Anton Peterlin for Argyle's 1-1 draw at Carlisle, and then paid tribute to the American's point-saving contribution.
*Edu eyes more hardware
*USMNT roster announced for upcoming friendlies
*Bradley's Roster: Thoughts on the 24 Called In For Friendlies
*Good Timing On Whitbred Call
*Included in City's team is 20-year-old American trialist Devann Yao
March Madness Betting: Wildcats Look To Flex Their Muscle Against Princeton in Tournament Opener
Believe it or not the first round matchup between the Princeton Tigers and Kentucky Wildcats will feature two of the most storied teams in the history of the NCAA national title tournament. The Wildcats are seven-time winners but haven’t clinched the title since 1998, while Princeton will be making it’s 23rd appearance in the March Madness betting, having only a single Final Four finish to boast about heading into the 2011 tournament.Princeton Tigers @ Kentucky Wildcats
Thursday March 17, 2011 – 2:45 PM ET
St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa Bay, Florida
Online Sports Betting Odds: Kentucky – 13
The Wildcats enter the second round contest as 13-point favorites after knocking off the Florida Gators 70-54 in the SEC Championship game. Kentucky will ride a six-game win streak into the St. Pete Times Forum, and will look to flex their muscle against a Princeton team that upset the Harvard Crimson in the final seconds of their Ivy League championship game to earn an automatic bid.
March Madness Betting Preview: Princeton
The Tigers imposed their will for most of the Ivy League season, with losses at Brown and Harvard the only stains on an otherwise perfect season. Princeton won their regular season finale over the Pennsylvania Quakers to earn home court advantage for the conference championship game, and made it count with a buzzer-beating win. Despite the talent gap between the Ivy League and other conferences, the Tigers still earned respect in shooting 46-percent from the field, which ranks 41st in the nation. Princeton will need the combo of Kareem Maddox and Ian Hummer to bring their best game after that tandem led the team in both scoring and rebounding. Their play will be the biggest factor in whether Princeton can keep this game respectable.
March Madness Betting Preview: Kentucky
The Big Blue battled all year to catch the Gators, but after finishing the year three games back in the SEC East, Kentucky finally flexed its muscle in the conference title game for the second straight year. The tandem of Terrence Jones and Brandon Knight has been as good as any in the country, and they proved they can perform on the biggest stage after leading four Gators that finished in double-figures against Florida. The Wildcats will need Darius Miller to step up and complete the trifecta as the tournament progresses, but shouldn’t have a problem against the Tigers in the opening sportsbook promo round.
March Madness Betting: Outlook & Pick
While the Wildcats are projected by many to be a lock to advance, their ability to cover the spread will be determined by just how focused this team is. John Calipari will need to keep his team motivated in order to build on the momentum from the SEC title win, and that shouldn’t be a problem for a team that is stacked with star potential eager to show off under the brightest spotlight of them all. The Kentucky Wildcats will make a pay per head statement and blow away a Princeton team that is happy just to be there.
BSNblog Pick: Kentucky Wildcats - 13
Yanks in Lower Leagues Recap: Whitbread, Johnson, Peterlin (assist) and Simek
*Frank went the distance and Peterlin came on in the 55th minute and got the assist in a 1-1 draw.
Whitbread with Norwich
*He went the full 90 in a 3-1 win over Bristol City.
Johnson with Preston North End
*He went 85 minutes in a 3-0 win over Scunthorpe.
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