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Flintoff waiting in the wings

ENGLAND may well set a new record by fielding the same side for the sixth successive Test when it faces South Africa in today's series opener at Lord's. But with Andrew Flintoff due to return for the second match at Headingley, that could soon change.

New Zealand 266-5 England 215: Miserable England in need of Flintoff lift

The highlight of a miserable week for the England cricket team, a week that has seen the morality and ability of the one-day side questioned, took place in Brighton yesterday morning. It was the sight of a fit Andrew Flintoff (right) running up the hill at Hove and bowling for Lancashire in the LV Championship First Division match against Sussex. Flintoff has had his moments off the field but very few modern cricketers encapsulate what is meant by the "Spirit of Cricket" better than him. Flintoff plays hard but fair and it is difficult to believe England's appeal for the run out of New Zealand's Grant Elliott would have been carried out at The Oval on Wednesday had he been playing. England need Flintoff back, not just to bowl hostile overs, give the ball an almighty smack and take breathtaking catches at slip but to provide the dressing r

Waiting Room Death & Other Health News

The patient was dead for more than an hour, collapsed on the waiting room floor of a Brooklyn, N.Y., hospital, by the time workers checked on her, the Wall Street Journal's Health Blog reports. A surveillance video, released this week, captured the incident that occurred in June at Kings County Hospital. Esmin Green, 49, fell face down from her seat in the waiting room at 5:32 a.m. on June 19 and stopped moving about a half-hour later, but a hospital staffer didn't check on her until 6:35 a.m. At that point, Green was dead, according to the Associated Press. Green had been involuntarily committed to the hospital's psychiatric unit the previous day and was waiting for a bed. Six hospital staffers have been fired in the wake of the incident, the Washington Post reports.

Flintoff comeback delayed as England opt for stability

The sizeable shadow of Andrew Flintoff will hang large over the England dressing room during next week's first Test against South Africa. Flintoff was omitted from Lord's as England named an unchanged squad, a decision that will, fitness permitting, result in Michael Vaughan's side becoming the first Test team to field the same 11 players for six consecutive matches.

Flintoff casts shadow as England face South Africa

England and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff bowls against Surrey during a County Championship game at The Brit Oval in south London, April 2008. England may well set a new record by fielding the same side for the sixth successive Test when they face South Africa in Thursday's series opener at Lord's. Flintoff is set to return for the second match at Headingley.

Flintoff is a once-in-a-generation player: Lee

Australia pace bowler Brett Lee (L) jokes with England captain Andrew Flintoff mid-wicket on the final day of the third Ashes Test in Perth, western Australia, December 2006. Lee has saluted England all-rounder Flintoff's long-awaited return to Test action.

Flintoff's fireworks eclipsed by mastery of Middlesex's Malan

If the England selectors must have been purring over the all-round contribution of Andrew Flintoff last night, they may also have raised half an eyebrow at the performance of the 20-year-old Dawid Malan. Flintoff held a bucket-like catch at first slip, took three for 17 in four overs, registered 92.3mph on the speedgun, then walloped 53 off 41 balls as his preparation for next week's second Test at Headingley continued apace, but Malan's innings of 103 from 54 deliveries was the work of a special talent. Middlesex have a lot more to celebrate than their first finals-day appearance in the Twenty20 Cup.

Fiery Flintoff gets England right back in contention

England's Andrew Flintoff (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Neil McKenzie. Flintoff took his 200th Test wicket as England tried to claw their way back into contention on the second day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston.

Law backs Flintoff for England return

England and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Surrey's Mark Ramprakash (not pictured) during a County Championship game at The Brit Oval in London, on April 2008. Flintoff is set to be left out of England's squad for next week's first Test against South Africa at Lord's, with the selectors wary of rushing the all-rounder's return from a side injury.

Law backs Flintoff for England return

England and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Surrey's Mark Ramprakash (not pictured) during a County Championship game at The Brit Oval in London, on April 2008. Flintoff is set to be left out of England's squad for next week's first Test against South Africa at Lord's, with the selectors wary of rushing the all-rounder's return from a side injury.

'Freddie' Flintoff still not ready to join England squad

London, June 30 : England cricket coach Peter Moores has said that he will resist the temptation to bring in all-rounder Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff into the Test squad, which taken a beating at the hands of the Kiwis, as he believes Flintoff is not fully fit.

I'm ecstatic to be back in the squad: Flintoff

England and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff celebrates after taking his first wicket since returning from an ankle injury during a County Championship game at The Brit Oval in London, April 2008. Flintoff has said he feels

Flintoff will play in second test at Headingley ANDREW FLINTOFF will play for England in the second Test at Headingley tomorrow â?" and he will bat at number seven.

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The Next Generation of BlackBerry Curve Waiting in the Wings

Am I the only one feeling the US users have been left out of the BlackBerry Bold launch or is this the the calm before the perfect storm? It looks like in addition to the new colors added to T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve and the Verizon Curve and Pearl, we will see some new BlackBerry devices coming to the US market in the coming months. One of them looks like will be the update to the wildly popular BlackBerry Curve, codename Javelin. The specs

Pietersen set for most lucrative IPL deal

Top England players Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff are likely to lead the English influx into the Indian Premier League (IPL) with its cash-rich franchises lining up six-figure offers for them. Kolkata Knight Riders' owner Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly close to a deal with Andrew Flintoff on a fee around 750,000 pounds, although, Flintoff's agent denied that any deal was imminent.

Flintoff eyes 'fresh start'

Flintoff, 30, could win his 68th cap in England’s second npower Test against South Africa at Headingley Carnegie.

Flintoff takes top spot

Andrew Flintoff's role in England's NatWest Series victory over South Africa has taken him to the top of the ICC one-day international rankings for all-rounders.

Flintoff vindicated after innings

Andrew Flintoff reflected on his first England half-century for over 18 months as a justification for his fightback from career-threatening injury.

Flintoff reflects on comeback

Andrew Flintoff on Saturday reflected on his first England half-century for over 18 months as a justification for his fightback from career-threatening injury.

Flintoff keeps Scotland in check

Andrew Flintoff began England’s new era in one-day cricket with a three-wicket haul between the showers against Scotland to provide hope of an encouraging end to the summer.

Flintoff cleans up amid showers

Andrew Flintoff began England's new era in one-day cricket with a three-wicket haul between the showers against Scotland to provide hope of an encouraging end to a traumatic summer, before the match was abandoned.

Flintoff wants to make up for SA misery

Andrew Flintoff is determined to help England regain their pride in Thursday's final test against South Africa at The Oval.

Flintoff ups the ante

Andrew Flintoff admitted it is time he started to "perform properly" as England bid to regain lost pride in the fourth npower Test against South Africa at the Brit Oval.

Flintoff leads Pom fightback

ANDREW Flintoff has taken his 200th Test wicket as England clawed its way back into the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston.

Flintoff wants repeat performance

Andrew Flintoff said England must continue their aggressive bowling display on Friday in the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston.

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