Sep 20, 2009

Wakefield 16-25 Catalans


Catalans Dragons hold off a second-half Wakefield fightback for a surprise victory in their Super League elimination play-off.


England look to end losing streak


James Anderson urges his England team-mates to treat the final one-day match against Australia as a one-off warm-up match for the Champions Trophy.


Millar wins Tour of Spain stage


David Millar wins the penultimate stage of the Tour of Spain, with Alejandro Valverde poised for overall victory.


Boasson Hagen seals Britain win


Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen wins the Tour of Britain after Michele Merlo takes the final stage in London.


Mayweather holds weight advantage


Floyd Mayweather Jr weighs in four pounds heavier than Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez ahead of Saturday's non-title welterweight fight.


Court gives Hindus free hand in adoption


The Hindu adoption law prohibits same gender adoptions but the Bombay HC has thrown open the legal doors to allow Hindus adopt a child of the same gender as their existing one.


Moily, Sibal in turf war over legal education


HRD minister Kapil Sibal's proposals on legal education have run into a turf issue with law minister Veerappa Moily feeling it is the domain of his ministry.


Expats ignore blitz of US travel advisories


In the past three years, there have been warnings discouraging travel to India after the 26/7 deluge, terror attacks, swine flu and bomb blasts.


Yuvraj Singh's father set to play political innings


While cricketer Yuvraj Singh would be battling out in South Africa during the Champions Trophy, his father and former cricketer Yograj Singh will be seen trying his luck in the forthcoming Haryana assembly.


'Advertizer of the year' award for Times Group


The Times Group, which has always encouraged its ad agencies to create stories that reflect the hopes and experiences of its readers, walked away with the Spikes Asia ‘‘Advertizer of the Year’’ award.


Man gambles his daughter away


In an extraordinary near-rerun of the Mahabharata, a gambler staked his 18-year-old daughter - as Yudhisthir did with wife Draupadi in the epic - after losing everything he had in a game of cards.


Akshay Kumar ends 15-yr long cold war with Dutt





Your favourite stars’ fitness mantra revealed!


Want Michelle Obama’s arms or John’s buns? Fitness experts show you how to chisel your body, part by part...


Booming pro-anorexia websites spark health concerns





Kajol, Urmila cheer for Manish Malhotra





Brown: United will reign supreme


For 20 years, Mancunian football fans have seen Manchester City being trampled on by their neighbours from Old Trafford - and that is how Wes Brown intends it to stay.


King: I'll still be playing in 2012


Ledley King has given Tottenham a huge lift by revealing his intention to play beyond 2012, when the club's new training complex is planned to be completed.


Toure: Fergie is worried


Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has claimed that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is “worried” by what is going on at Eastlands.


Newcastle confirm takeover bid


Newcastle United have confirmed they have finally received an offer matching club owner Mike Ashley's £100million asking price.


Hughes: We’re in better form


Mark Hughes has warned Sir Alex Ferguson that City go into the Manchester derby as the team with a better track record this season.


Choi takes over at Torrey Pines


South Korea's domination of the Samsung World Championship continued but it was Na Yeon Choi who raced past her compatriot Jiyai Shin.


Napoli 0-0 Udinese


Udinese increased the pressure on Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni by holding them to a 0-0 draw at the Stadio San Paolo.


Primera Liga Saturday Review


Barcelona continued their superb start to the season with a stunning 5-2 victory at home against Atletico Madrid.


Barcelona 5-2 Atletico Madrid


Barcelona signalled their intentions to reclaim the Primera Liga title with a stunning 5-2 win over Atletico Madrid.


Turkish Super Lig Review


Besiktas' disappointing week continued with another home defeat at the hands of Kayserispor.


Ligue 1 Saturday Review


Bordeaux put themselves out in front at the top of the Ligue 1 table with a 2-0 victory at Boulogne-sur-Mer.


Eredivisie Saturday Review


A late goal from NEC Nijmegen midfielder Lorenzo Davids condemned Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar to a surprise 1-0 home defeat.


Jupiler League Saturday Review


St Truidense extended their lead at the top of the Jupiler League to four points with a 1-0 win at KV Kortrijk.


Serie A Saturday Review


Juventus opened up a three-point lead at the top of Serie A thanks to a 2-0 win over struggling Livorno.


Juventus 2-0 Livorno


Juventus opened up a three-point lead at the top of Serie A with a backs-to-the-wall win over Livorno.