Nov 20, 2009

Fifa to probe Egypt over attacks


Fifa begins an investigation after Algerian players were attacked before their World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Cairo last week.


Laszlo interested in Scotland job


Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo says he is open to talks with the SFA about the Scotland job, but Hibs manager John Hughes is not interested.


Scots seeded third for Euro draw


Scotland will be among the third seeds when the draw for Euro 2012 qualifying is made in February.


Tonge seals Preston loan switch


Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge joins Championship side Preston on loan.


Coventry sign Owls defender Wood


Coventry City sign defender Richard Wood on loan from Sheffield Wednesday.


Anger over National Football Museum move


The leader of Preston City Council is threatening legal action over a decision to move the National Football Museum's main base out of the city.


Algeria win seals World Cup place


Antar Yahia scores the only goal of the game as Algeria beat Egypt 1-0 to clinch Africa's final spot at next year's World Cup.


Flynn upbeat on Wales U21


Wales Under-21 manager Brian Flynn remains confident his side can qualify for Euro 2011 despite their 2-1 defeat in Bosnia-Hercegovina.


Thursday's gossip column


Robinho wants to leave Manchester City for Barcelona, plus other rumours


Interviews from 1Xtra





'Money': Pacman has to "step up"


It's the fight the whole world wants to see, but Floyd Mayweather Jr says it wouldn't even be close.


"A true ambassador of the game"


Former Pakistan players have paid tributes to Sachin Tendulkar, who will be completing 20 years in international cricket tomorrow.


"Dark chapters should remain closed"


As Tendulkar completes his 20 years in the game, the Indian batting maestro says that 'dark chapters' should remain closed.


"Datsakorn, Sutee and Teerasil"


Singapore football's rising star, Shaiful Esah, puts forward his list of three players who will be key to Thailand's chances.


"Didn't even know who Sachin was"


Sachin Tendulkar's wife Anjali couldn't recognise him when they first met in 1990 and says he perhaps fell for her lack of cricket knowledge.


"First India cap most cherished moment"


Sachin Tendulkar said his first India cap in a Test series against Pak in 1989 was the most cherished moment in his career.


"Global approach will boost bid chances"


Football Association chairman Lord Triesman believes it is England's record in helping develop football around the world that will see the country win the race to host the 2018 World Cup finals.


"I am no god, I just love playing"


Legions of fans may adore him as god of cricket but Sachin Tendulkar insists that he is only a mortal who loves playing for his country.


"I have a huge role to play"


espnstar.com’s Rajarshi Gupta spoke exclusively to SL spinner Rangana Herath, who is beginning to cement his place in the team.


"I know Indian pitches inside out"


Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has thrown down the gauntlet at the Indian bowlers.


"I still feel nervous while batting"


Even after grabbing virtually every batting record in his 20-year career, Sachin Tendulkar says he still feels 'nervous' when he walks down to bat.


"I think he can take the world by storm."


Oscar De La Hoya says new heavyweight king David Haye has the calibre to take the world by storm.


"I wish Sachin will win us WC"


India discard Irfan Pathan today hoped to see Sachin Tendulkar in a World Cup winning India team in 2011.


"I'd prefer the Premiership"


Roberto Mancini admits England is his next port of call as he looks for a return to management.


"IPL not hampering team secrets"


espnstar.com’s Rajarshi Gupta caught up with Muttiah Muralitharan, who says match situations separate the best from the rest.


First women combatants to be inducted by Indian Navy





Kerala to host hoteliers annual convention





KSIDC, FACT to ink pact to set up trade centre





Postal Dept mulls stamp on temple elephant





Kasargod firing: IUML to sue police officer





Zoo pachyderm release should be closely monitored: Experts





Indian Navy to commission its first women navigators





KGJS to boost jewellery trade in South India





Sharjah to set up innovation centre in Kochi





Govt viewing Rana's visit seriously: Kerala CM





Kerala firm wins technology magazine award





Smart City Dubai is broke: Achuthanandan





Kerala to order judicial probe into Kasargode firing





Week-long Minicoy festival begins in Kochi





Experts appointed to study Mullaperiyar Dam leakage





Cluster system of EDU soon in all Kerala colleges





Chandy demands compensation for kin of fishermen





Rana had visitors at hotel





NIA identities Rana's visitors





JD (S) wants judicial probe into Kasargod firing





People fed up with LDF: Ramesh





Muralidharan's re-entry chances bright





LDF committed to provide benefits to dairy farmers: Kerala CM





Health condition of Karunakaran improves





Karunakaran seeks his son's re-admission to Congress