Mumbai trample Pune

Mumbai Indians inched closer to earning a play-off berth as they rode on a disciplined bowling performance to eke out a five-wicket win over Pune Warriors in a Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) match here today. Mitchell Johnson led the way with an economical figures of 2/8 off his four overs before skipper Rohit Sharmas patient knock of 37 off 41 balls guided Mumbai to a win with seven balls to ...

Bowlers shine as Mumbai complete easy win over Pune

Mumbai Indians inched closer to earning a play-off berth as they rode on a disciplined bowling performance to eke out a five-wicket win over Pune Warriors in a Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) match here today. Mitchell Johnson led the way with an economical figures of 2/8 off his four overs before skipper Rohit Sharmas patient knock of 37 off 41 balls guided Mumbai to a win with seven balls to ...

Delhi no match for superb Sunrisers

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers fired in unison as they posted a comprehensive six-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, brightening their chances of playing in the play-offs. After bowling out Delhi for 80 -- this season's lowest score, Hyderabad chased down the target with 37 balls to spare to move to third on the table. The defeat has also virtually ruled out ...

Delhi Daredevils restrict KKR to 136 for seven

Delhi Daredevils produced a commendable bowling performance and were complemented by brilliant fielding which enabled them to restrict defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders to 136 for seven in a Pepsi Indian Premier League match, here today. Incidentally, KKRs total got some sort of respectability due to Delhis domestic veterans Rajat Bhatia (26 not out) and Sumit Narwal (23, 15 balls, 4x4 ...

No finish line: Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens returns to the track

Photo credit: Getty Images “ “I got balls and guts,” Gary Stevens tweeted on the evening of Feb. 23. The barb was directed at an armchair critic who blasted the legendary jockey's ride in that day's Risen Star Stakes — at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, in New Orleans. Stevens’ mount, Proud Strike, finished eighth in the race, and some fans in the blogosphere blamed the rider. Stevens felt ...