Sep 30, 2010

Naismith earns Rangers fine win


Steven Naismith's strike earns Rangers their first Champions League win in 14 games as they deservedly see off Bursaspor at Ibrox.


Eto'o hits hat-trick in Inter win


Samuel Eto'o scores a hat-trick as holder Inter thrash Werder Bremen, while Barcelona are held to a draw at Rubin Kazan in the Champions League on Wednesday.


Chelsea 'ejected' Marseille security chief


Marseille's head of security Guy Cazadamont claims he was thrown out of Stamford Bridge by Chelsea at the sides' Champions League match on Tuesday evening.


Fifa to tackle money laundering


Fifa claims it can help fight money laundering in football through the expansion of its Transfer Matching System.


Gerrard rested for European tie


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will not travel with the team for Thursday's Europa League match at Utrecht because he is being rested.


Bellamy out of Wales Euro matches


Wales caretaker boss Brian Flynn confirms captain Craig Bellamy is out of Wales' Euro 2012 qualifiers next month.


N Ireland hit by Barton pull-out


Adam Barton withdraws from the Northern Ireland squad for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers in order to remain eligible for England selection.


Beckham plays down Europe return


Former England captain David Beckham says it is unlikely he will return to Europe to play on loan this season.


Boss Sutton leaves Lincoln role


Chris Sutton leaves his job as Lincoln City manager for personal reasons.


AFC Wimbledon 3-0 Cambridge Utd


A second-half brace from defender Fraser Franks helps AFC Wimbledon earn a hard-fought victory over Cambridge United.


Crawley Town 3-1 Tamworth


Crawley top-scorer Matt Tubbs scores twice to inflict defeat on Tamworth as the Reds move top of the league.


Prisoners to hold convention





14 Kerala cops indicted for custodial death





Notification issued for Kerala Civic Polls





Kalamandalam Hemalatha completes 115 hrs of Mohaniyattam





Life in woods more enjoyable for "Avva "





"We will take Indian cricket higher"


The BCCI has weathered the storm triggered by the financial scandal that rocked the IPL, Board President Shashank Manohar said.


Hyderabad to host second India-NZ Test


The second Test between India and New Zealand would be played at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi stadium instead of Kanpur.


Yuvraj eager to make a comeback


Yuvraj Singh is eager to win back his place in the national side by putting up a good show when he plays against Mumbai.


Abdi: BCCI has Modi-phobia


"BCCI has Modi-phobia", said Lalit Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi as he lashed out at the Indian Cricket Board.


Series win will put Oz on third spot


Australia have the chance to grab third place in the ICC Test Rankings when they play India in the two-Test series from Friday.


Tendulkar takes nothing for granted


After spending over 20 years in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar says he never takes anything for granted.


'Eden turnaround still inspiring'


VVS Laxman claimed that his epic 281 at the Eden Test continues to inspire the Indian national team.


Aussie coach lauds Sehwag's aggression


Oz coach Tim Nielsen said that Sehwag's aggression at the top of the order lifts pressure off others' shoulders.


Anderson 'hurt' by Butt allegations


James Anderson has described Ijaz Butt's claims England accepted bribes in the recent one-day series against Pakistan "hurtful" and "hard to take".


Butt appeals against his suspension


Salman Butt has appealed against his suspension over allegations of spot-fixing, ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat has confirmed.


BCCI withdraws charges against Dalmiya


The BCCI withdrew the fund embezzlement case against Jagmohan Dalmiya and also lifted a four-year-old expulsion imposed on him.


BCCI overhauls IPL GC, drops Gavaskar


In a major overhaul of the IPL, the BCCI on Wednesday dropped cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar from the Governing Council.


New ODI kit for Team India


Team India is all set to be seen in a brand new attire after their official apparel sponsor Nike unveiled their new one-day kit.


Hughes bowled by Sachin's humility


Tendulkar's humility has bowled over Philip Hughes, who says it was a fantastic experience to get tips from the Indian icon.


Harbhajan fit to play Mohali Test


Harbhajan Singh has been cleared to play in the first Test against Australia on Friday following an injury scare.


Butt appeals against ICC suspension


Pak Test captain Salman Butt has appealed to ICC against the suspension imposed for his role in the spot fixing row that had plagued the England tour.


Never take anything for granted: Sachin


Sachin Tendulkar, who will play his 170th Test at Mohali, says he never takes anything for granted and his success is a reflection of his constant hard work.


Sunil Gavaskar dropped from IPL GC


The BCCI dropped former captain Sunil Gavaskar from the Indian Premier League governing council but retained Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Ravi Shastri.


Lorgat rebukes Butt over England claims


ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat criticised Pakistan chief Ijaz Butt for going public with allegations that England had 'thrown' a recent one-day international.


Australians wary of Virender Sehwag


Aussie players have crafted tactics to subdue opener Virender Sehwag and deny India an early advantage in the first Test at Mohali, Oz coach Tim Nielsen said.


Butt refuses to apologise in England


PCB chief Ijaz Butt flew into England still steadfastly refusing to apologise for his role in a row over 'spot-fixing' that has been the talk of world cricket.


'Huge bonus if Harbhajan doesn't play'


Australia have great respect for Harbhajan Singh but it will be a "huge bonus" for the visitors in case he misses out the first Test at Mohali due to injury scare.


Hughes bowled over by Sachin's humility


Sachin Tendulkar's humility has bowled over Aussie batsman Philip Hughes, who says it was a fantastic experience to get tips from the icon over cup of coffee.


Ponting should learn from Sachin: Taylor


Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting should take inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar in order to resurrect his fading batting form, according to former captain Mark Taylor.


BCCI to drop charges against Dalmiya


The olive branch to Jagmohan Dalmiya is to ensure current BCCI secretary N Srinivasan's easy elevation as president-elect during the AGM.


Australia gear up for India challenge


Aussie vice-captain Michael Clarke is hopeful his team will be able to counter India's bowling attack in home conditions in a two-Test series starting on Friday.