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 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 : 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- 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. onship has created a great atmosphere the Canadiens best start since 1961-62. tage, but Darcy Kuemper - who had allowed ed. “It’s no surprise to see Patrols in a Baja among competitors, and we’re optimistic In Monday’s other game, Anthony Duclair only four goals this season - was rocked for “It was a pretty crazy game,” Rangers cap- rally. Events don’t come much tougher that it can take another step forward this scored his first NHL goal with 3:48 remaining, five in less than a period. tain Ryan McDonagh said, “but in the end you than Bajas, but then vehicles don’t come season.” Each round of the Desert and Mats Zuccarello put the Rangers ahead Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein started want to be on the good side of those.” —AP tougher than Patrols,” says Kneisser who Championship comprises a short course 37 seconds later as New York stormed back had a “nasty jump” in race one and ended rally whereby quads and bikes compete from a three-goal deficit by scoring five times up with damage to the front of his vehicle on one loop while cars and buggies are on in the third period to stun the Minnesota Wild NHL results/standings and lost considerable time, but still fin- another. 5-4. At Edmonton, Montreal came close to NY Rangers 5, Minnesota 4; Edmonton 3, Montreal 0. ished the race. “The series has captured the imagina- starting the scoring in an up-tempo first peri- Last weekend was different and he tion of drivers and riders alike and created Western Conference Eastern Conference od. With 5 minutes remaining, the Canadiens Atlantic Division hopes for smooth sailing for the rest of a genuine buzz of excitement,” says Ben Pacific Division had a flurry of shots before Max Pacioretty WLOTLGFGAPTS Montreal 7 2 0 25 25 14 the series although that can never be Sulayem. “Attracting 100 competitors was Tampa Bay 5 3 1 27 23 11 fired one into the net from the high slot. But Anaheim 7 2 0 30 19 14 guaranteed in a brutal Baja event. This a milestone, and we’re sure the champi- the goal was disallowed when it was deter- Detroit 4 2 2 18 17 10 2014-15 Baja series has also been onship will continue to grow in popularity Los Angeles 6 1 1 22 12 13 Boston 5 5 0 26 24 10 mined Brendan Gallagher interfered with Calgary 5 4 1 26 22 11 extended from four to six rounds so this season and in the years ahead.” Ottawa 4 2 1 17 15 9 Scrivens after bowling him over in the crease San Jose 5 4 1 32 28 11 Florida 2 2 3 10 16 7 seconds earlier. Vancouver 5 3 0 27 26 10 Toronto 3 4 1 21 25 7 Edmonton 4 4 1 26 32 9 Buffalo 2 7 0 11 29 4 Edmonton went up 1-0 with 18 seconds Metropolitan Division left in the first. Mark Arcobello raced to a Arizona 3 3 1 18 25 7 NY Islanders 6 2 0 32 27 12 loose puck to create a 2-on-1 and fed a nice Central Division New Jersey 4 2 2 25 25 10 pass to Pouliot, who deked and beat Tokarski Nashville 5 1 2 19 16 12 Washington 4 2 2 25 19 10 NY Rangers 5 4 0 27 30 10 with a backhand for his first goal with the Chicago 5 2 1 22 14 11 Dallas 4 2 2 29 29 10 Pittsburgh 4 2 1 25 19 9 Oilers. Columbus 4 4 0 23 25 8 Minnesota 4 3 0 23 11 8 Edmonton forward Matt Hendricks left the Philadelphia 3 3 2 26 30 8 St. Louis 3 3 1 16 15 7 Carolina 0 5 2 14 29 2 game late in the first after being run headfirst Colorado 2 4 3 20 29 7 Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one point in the into the boards by Montreal defenseman P.K. Winnipeg 3 5 0 15 21 6 standings and are not included in the loss column (L). Subban, but returned early in the second peri- More F1 teams could go bust, warns Mosley

LONDON: More Formula One teams could dock, struggling on budgets of 50 million commercial rights holders CVC. Teams share follow Caterham and Marussia into adminis- pounds ($80.59 million) or less compared to 47.5 percent as a prize fund but the distribu- tration or failure, the former head of the 200 million or more for the likes of Ferrari, tion is based on performance. Certain teams, sport’s governing body Max Mosley warned Mercedes and Red Bull. such as Ferrari, also get additional payments on Monday. Mosley tried and failed to bring a cost cap based on past achievements and to recog- This week’s US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas during his time at the FIA helm and said nise their importance to the sport. will have just nine teams on the track, the there should be some basic level of equality. Rising engine costs compared to last year lowest number since 2005, and Mosley “From a sporting point of view, the sport have also made the sport more expensive, feared the number could fall further. should split the money equally and then let with a complex V6 hybrid turbo replacing “It’s not a fair competition any more,” said the teams get as much sponsorship as they the old V8 engines this year and an engine the former International Automobile can,” he added. supply costing a customer team more than Federation (FIA) president. “The big problem “A team like Ferrari will always get more $30 million over a season. is the big teams have so much more money sponsorship than Marussia but if they all get “I’m in favor of the greener engines,” than teams like Caterham and Marussia. “In the same basic money then they all start on said Mosley. “The mistake was not saying the end they were bound to drop off. And a level playing field, particularly if you have a to the big manufacturers that you can they may not be the last,” the Briton told the cost cap where you limit the amount of mon- spend as much as you want on research BBC. Marussia were put into administration ey each team is allowed to spend.” but the maximum you can charge per sea- on Monday, a week after Caterham. Formula One has revenues of more than son is something like three to four million Emil Kneisser drives a Nissan Patrol during the Emirates Desert Championship. Both teams were the ‘paupers’ of the pad- $1.5 billion, with more than half going to the pounds.” -—Reuters