Dec 18, 2009

NFL star dies after road accident


Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry dies following a road accident.


Gayle leads West Indies fightback


West Indies captain Chris Gayle hits the fifth-fastest century in Test history on day two of a bad-tempered third match against Australia.


PGA bullish despite Woods absence


PGA Tour chief Tim Finchem accepts Tiger Woods's absence from the circuit will have an impact on golf but insists it is not all "doom and gloom".


Kobayashi secures Sauber F1 drive


Sauber sign Japan's Kamui Kobayashi as one of their two race drivers for the 2010 Formula 1 season.


Hart takes over as new QPR boss


Former Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is named as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers.


CSKA Moscow pair given doping ban


CSKA Moscow pair Sergei Ignashevich and Aleksei Berezutsky are banned for one match after failing a dope test, while the club are fined 25,000 euros.


Levein to hold Scotland job talks


Craig Levein says he wants the Scotland job - but he is not sure when - as he receives permission from Dundee United to speak to the Scottish FA.


Pulis criticises 'moaning' Wenger


Stoke's Tony Pulis dismisses Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's concerns over fixture congestion and weakened teams as self-interested.


Hogg injury blow for Scotland


Edinburgh forward Ally Hogg will be absent for the rest of the season with a hip injury and will miss Scotland's Six Nations campaign.


Murdoch expects GB curling medal


Great Britain men's curling skip David Murdoch says he has "high expectations" of a medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.


White given wildcard into Masters


Snooker legend Jimmy White is handed a wildcard into the Masters at Wembley Arena.


South African Open leaderboard


The latest leaderboard from the European tour.


Live text - European football


Celtic are away to Rapid Vienna, kick-off at 1800 GMT, then Everton play BATE, in the final round of Europa League group matches.


Pulis hits out at 'moaning' Wenger


Stoke's Tony Pulis dismisses Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's concerns over fixture congestion and weakened teams as self-interested.


Hart takes over as new QPR boss


Former Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is named as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers.


Levein to hold Scotland job talks


Craig Levein says he wants the Scotland job - but he is not sure when - as he receives permission from Dundee United to speak to the Scottish FA.


Ferdinand dismisses fitness fears


Manchester United and England centre-back Rio Ferdinand dismisses fears that he will not be fit to play in next year's World Cup in South Africa.


Cardiff's Scimeca quits football


Cardiff City midfielder Riccy Scimeca retires after failing to overcome a persistent groin injury.


Watford outlines debt rescue plan


Watford Football Club outlines a plan to raise money from shareholders to stop the club falling into administration.


Bougherra allowed to face Hibs


Algeria allow Madjid Bougherra to play against Hibs - but the Rangers defender is likely to miss games against Dundee United and Celtic.


Milner excited by Villa potential


Aston Villa midfielder James Milner says their squad is a lot stronger this season.


Duo follow Rodgers out of Reading


Football consultant Frank Lampard Sr and first team coach Dean Austin leave Reading.


Clubs await Champions League draw


Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United will learn on Friday who they face in the next stage of the Champions League.


Liverpool miss out on Europa seed


Liverpool will not be seeded for the Europa League knockout stage draw which takes place in Switzerland on Friday.


Taylor eyes Notts County job


Peter Taylor admits he would be interested in succeeding Hans Backe as the manager of Notts County.


Moffat move to reduce Killie debt


Former Kilmarnock chairman Jamie Moffat offers to write off a loan to the club if they can find someone to replace his guarantee to the bank.


CSKA Moscow pair given doping ban


CSKA Moscow pair Sergei Ignashevich and Aleksei Berezutsky are banned for one match after failing a dope test, while the club are fined 25,000 euros.


India eye 2-0 lead against Lanka


India will seek to overcome their bowling and fielding shortcomings when they go into the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Nagpur on Friday.


SA Test, selectors' salary on agenda


Squeezing in two Test matches against SA and discussing a possible hike in the selectors' salary will top BCCI Working Committee agenda.


Trio in trouble after altercation


West Indian spinner Sulieman Benn faces a one Test suspension following an altercation with the Australia's Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson.


IPL-III to begin on March 12


The third edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 12 in Hyderabad, the BCCI announced on Thursday.


Ranji Trophy - Brief Updates


Here are brief roundups of various Ranji Trophy matches being played in the country.


Gayle: I didn't single out Johnson


West Indies captain Chris Gayle has denied targeting Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson for special attention as he bashed the fifth-fastest century in Test history at the WACA today.


"We have given India a good scare"


Mahela Jayawardene feels his team has thrown the gauntlet at India by coming so close to the massive home team total in the first ODI.


Hyderabad likely to host a Test


Test cricket may return to Hyderabad after two decades as the BCCI is planning to organise one of the two Tests between India and South Africa there.


Fielding makes Dhoni worried


Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday urged his teammates not to spill at least the sitters.


"DRS may help bring back neutral umpires"


ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat said the decision review system may help do away with the need of neutral umpires in Test matches which will also reduce cost.


Yuvi may miss again, Viru to play


Already nursing a finger injury, Yuvraj Singh has been laid low by viral flu, which may rule him out of second ODI against Sri Lanka.


"Modi to blame for India's World T20 debacle"


Arjuna Ranatunga has savaged IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, blaming him personally for India’s disappointing ICC World Twenty20 campaign this year.


England make inroads despite blow


England lost one wicket in reply to South Africa's 418, after spending the majority of Day 2 toiling in the scorching Centurion sun.


"Referrals will improve spirit"


ICC President David Morgan justified the Umpires Decision Reviews System, saying the reviews will help in making better decisions.


Modi to remain IPL chairman: Manohar


BCCI President Shashank Manohar announced that Lalit Modi will remain the Chairman of the Indian Premier League till 2012.


Yuvraj ruled out as India eye 2-0 lead


Yuvraj Singh has been again ruled out while opening batsman Virender Sehwag is fit as India take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Friday.


IPL 3 to begin on March 12


The third edition of the IPL will begin on March 12 in Hyderabad with the final to be held at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on April 25.


Strauss, Trott lead England reply


Andrew Strauss and Jonathan Trott gave England a solid start in reply to South Africa's 418 all out on the second day of the first Test.


Benn, Johnson, Haddin in trouble


West Indian spinner Sulieman Benn faces a one Test suspension following an altercation with the Australian duo of Haddin and Johnson.


South African tail frustrates England


South Africa's lower order batsmen frustrated England as the host nation crawled past 400 on the second day of the first Test at SuperSport Park.


Sami gets NOC from ICL, to fly to Australia soon


Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Sami has received a NOC from the rebel ICL and is set to fly to Australia after the completion of travel formalities.