WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 SPORTS Lipsky eyes CIMB Classic SA top ODI rankings Redknapp salutes Sandro KUALA LUMPUR: Asian Tour Order of Merit leader David Lipsky has NEW ZEALAND: South Africa have moved to the top of the International LONDON: Brazil international Sandro was picked out for special praise by already secured European Tour playing privileges this year but the Cricket Council (ICC) one-day rankings for the first time in five years, the manager Harry Redknapp after Queens Park Rangers leapfrogged Burnley at American is eyeing an even grander ticket to his home PGA Tour at this Proteas climbing above Australia following their 2-0 series win in New the foot of the Premier League table on Monday. week’s CIMB Classic in Malaysia. The 26-year-old Californian made the most Zealand. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, who also worked with of the Asian Tour’s co-sanctioning tie ups to seal a European circuit card The last time South Africa headed the ODI rankings was in September Redknapp at White Hart Lane for a spell, has struggled to gain full fitness since moving from north to west London on Sept. 1. until the end of 2016 with victory in Switzerland last month at the 2009 but they slipped down the standings after their first round elimina- “That’s the first 90 minutes Sandro has played. That performance tonight is European Masters. The lucrative win rocketed him to the top tion from the ICC Champions Trophy at home later that month. South Africa trailed Australia by one point before the three-match ODI series what I expect of him,” the Rangers boss told reporters after Charlie Austin’s of the regional money list and helped book one of the 10 double secured a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa. “That’s why I signed him. You against New Zealand and though the third and final match in Hamilton spots for Asian Tour players at the U.S. PGA Tour’s $7 can see the difference he makes and Karl Henry alongside him was washed out on Monday, the 2-0 result was enough to take them up to million CIMB Classic which begins on Thursday and was fantastic.” The victory lifted QPR above Burnley to sec- offers an even greater prize. the top of the table. ond from bottom and came at the right time for Redknapp The $1.26 million winner’s cheque would all but The number one ranking comes as a welcome boost for the side ahead who has come under increasing pressure following his end the annual earnings race in Asia but the two-year of the 50-over World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand early team’s poor start to the season. “All I’ve asked of the lads is exemption on the world’s most prestigious and lucrative next year. to work, work and work and tonight we did that,” said tour would be far more valuable. Reigning world champions India are in third spot while 2011 runner-up Redknapp. “We worked so hard, with and without the ball. “Being from the United States, definitely, getting Sri Lanka are next with four points separating the top four nations. That’s what we’ve got to do in each and every game now to the PGA Tour at some point is one of my goals,” South Africa captain AB de Villiers also retained top spot in the batting because if we do that we’ll have a chance.” Rival man- Lipsky told reporters in the Malaysian capital on rankings with team mate Hashim Amla overtaking India’s Virat Kohli to ager Paul Lambert described the goals Villa con- Monday.—Reuters claim second. —Reuters ceded as “shocking”. —Reuters Your chance to tee off with Justin Rose in Dubai KUWAIT: British Airways is offering golfers two lucky winners, a guest of each winner around the world a once in a lifetime oppor- and VIP guests. tunity to learn from Justin Rose at an exclu- Each winner will receive two return econ- sive golf clinic in Dubai. omy class flights to Dubai via London, three Justin Rose, who recently led the nights stay at the spectacular JW Marriott European team to victory at the Ryder Cup, Marquis Hotel Dubai, access to the golf clinic will be hosting an exclusive clinic at Emirates and a cocktail party with the golf legend at Golf Club in Dubai on Tuesday, Nov 18, the famous Emirates Golf Club. where he will be sharing his knowledge with To be in with a chance of winning visit www.britishairways.com/flights-and-holi- days/partners/justin-rose-competition and correctly answer the below question to be entered into a draw to win the trip. Last month, Justin Rose took on a unique charity challenge hitting golf balls off the wing of a British Airways 747 along with Gary Lineker, Jamie Redknapp, Ian Wright and Jodie Kidd. Which celebrity is first to hit the gong in the British Airways Charity Celebrity Golf Tournament? You can view the video here: http://youtu.be/rgc5pNhgPvo In addition to hosting the British Airways golf clinic, Rose will be competing in the European Tour’s finale of the Race to Dubai, the DP World Tour Championship, held at the Jumeirah Golf Estates in the United Arab Emirates between 20 - 23 November. Patrol Power dominates Emirates Desert Championship KUWAIT: Lebanese ace Emil Kneisser there’s a long way to go. stamped his class on the Emirates Desert The Emirates Desert Championship Championship when he piloted his Nissan achieved a record turnout for the 2014-15 Patrol to an emphatic victory last week- season opener with over 100 competitors end. And Kneisser spearheaded a great in action but that was expected to be day for Patrols when he won the T2 cate- beaten in the second round when the final gory as UAE’s Mansour Al Helei powered tally is done. Cars, buggies, bikes and home in second place, also in a Patrol, to quads are all in action in the Baja with the give Nissan a one-two triumph in the Desert Championship the only UAE event EDMONTON: Montreal Canadiens Brendan Gallagher (11) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Ben Scrivens (30) during third period NHL punishing event. “This victory is particu- to accommodate the four forms. hockey action. —AP larly special because I had damage to my Baja events are famous around the vehicle in the opening round of the Desert world. They are designed to make racing Championship but this time everything more accessible for those who have a pas- went to plan,” says Kneisser. sion for the desert. Oilers blank Canadiens “And for Mansour to nail second place Samir Cherfan, Managing Director, in the T2 category was the icing on the Nissan Middle East, has heaped praise on cake. He’s a top driver and it shows what his drivers and says they are hitting peak EDMONTON: Ben Scrivens made 29 saves in od. Yakupov gave the Oilers a two-goal lead 6 the comeback at 2:52 and Rick Nash made it outstanding vehicles Patrols are in these form at the right time. his seventh career shutout as the Edmonton 1/2 minutes into the second period after a 3-2 at 4:48, but Jason Zucker restored the conditions.” “Last weekend was a sensational effort Oilers beat the Eastern Conference-leading shot came off the boards to Pouliot at the side Wild’s two-goal lead 47 seconds later. Kneisser is aiming to dethrone last by our team. To finish in first and second Montreal Canadiens 3-0. of the net. He sent it through the crease to New York was still undeterred, and Derick year’s victor Ahmed Al Fahim but it won’t places is a tremendous effort. Everyone is Benoit Pouliot had a goal and an assist, Yakupov, who scored his second of the sea- Brassard made it a one-goal game again at be easy beating the champ. Al Fahim very proud and we’re looking forward to while Nail Yakupov and Taylor Hall also scored son. 7:54. The 19-year-old Duclair, playing his sev- holds overall lead on 40 points but Round Three - with confidence.” Organised for the Oilers, who have won four straight The Canadiens pulled Tokarski for an extra enth NHL game, got the Rangers back within Kneisser has moved to fourth place on 34 by the Emirates Motor Sport Federation, points. the Desert Championship series is run after an 0-4-1 start - the worst in the club’s his- skater with 3 minutes left, and Ryan Nugent- a goal, setting up Zuccarello’s winner. Nissan Patrols are just about every- with the support of the Automobile and tory. Hopkins sprung Hall for an empty-net goal. Nate Prosser, Matt Cooke and Jason where you look in the thrilling, unforgiv- Touring Club (ATCUAE). Dustin Tokarski stopped 16 of 18 shots for At New York, the Wild appeared to be in Pominville scored second-period goals for the ing Emirates Desert Championship and ATCUAE President Mohammed Ben the Canadiens, who had their four-game win- complete control when they carried a 3-0 lead Wild (4-3), who held a 30-20 shots advantage that spells problems for many other com- Sulayem said in a statement: “The champi- ning streak ended. Montreal’s 7-1-0 start was into the third and held a 24-8 shots advan- but had their two-game winning streak end- petitors as the Nissan team hits its stride.