Apr 3, 2010

Adlington claims trials hat-trick


Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington confirms her return to form by winning the 400m freestyle to secure her third title at the British Championships.


Ding defeats Ebdon in China Open


Ding Junhui beats defending champion Peter Ebdon to secure a semi-final against Stephen Hendry's conqueror Mark Allen in the China Open.


Munster 15-16 Leinster


Leinster's narrow win over Munster sees them go seven points clear at the top of the Magners League.


Gambhir reprimanded for poor conduct


Delhi captain Gautam Gambhir has been reprimanded for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct after his team`s victory over Jaipur on Wednesday.


Redknapp: Spurs for Champions League


Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is confident his side can hold their nerve in the race for a Champions League place and prove Alan Hansen wrong.


Flames boost their play-off hopes


The Calgary Flames boosted their play-off hopes as they beat Colorado 2-1 to move level on points with the Avalanche in eighth place in the Western Conference.


Stupples excels at Kraft Nabisco


England's Karen Stupples shot a second consecutive 69 at Mission Hills Country Club to move within a shot of the lead at the first major of the year, the Kraft Nabisco Championship.


Bryant celebrates with Lakers win


Kobe Bryant celebrated signing a new three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers by pouring in 25 points to help his team beat the Utah Jazz 106-92.


Webber leads the way in final practice


Mark Webber prevented Lewis Hamilton from enjoying a clean sweep of practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix as he edged the McLaren driver to the fastest lap in the final session today.


Ferdinand: No more United errors


Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes his teams midweek defeat to Bayern Munich will not play on their minds when they face Chelsea on Saturday.


Ronaldinho set to stay with AC Milan


Brazilian ace Ronaldinho is thought to be close to extending his current deal with AC Milan, even if he has to take a pay cut.


Westwood stars at Shell Houston Open


In-form European number one Lee Westwood put some second-round indiscipline at the Shell Houston Open down to over-confidence but insisted it was good to get the wake-up call ahead of the opening major of the year.


"Playing for WI my top priority"


Dismissing reports that quoted him placing club cricket above international appearances, all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Thursday said he is fully committed to West Indies cricket.


Manchester United vs Chelsea Team News


Owen Hargreaves and John O'Shea are in contention for their Manchester United United comebacks.


New Lakers deal for Kobe Bryant


NBA superstar Kobe Bryant has signed a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, keeping him with the team until 2014.


Haye predicts fireworks in Manchester


David Haye is expecting fireworks when he defends his WBA world heavyweight title against John Ruiz at the MEN tonight.


"We have plans for Sachin, Harbhajan"


The writing is clear for Hyderabad – improve or bow out of IPL 3 – and coach Darren Lehmann admitted as much on the eve of the crucial encounter against Mumbai.


Europe's best back Woods to shine


Tiger Woods will continue to be the same dominant force he always has been once he has stepped back into the limelight at The Masters.


Gambhir reprimanded for poor conduct


Delhi captain Gautam Gambhir has been reprimanded for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct after his team`s victory over Jaipur on Wednesday.


"Playing for WI my top priority"


Dismissing reports that quoted him placing club cricket above international appearances, all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Thursday said he is fully committed to West Indies cricket.


"We have plans for Sachin, Harbhajan"


The writing is clear for Hyderabad – improve or bow out of IPL 3 – and coach Darren Lehmann admitted as much on the eve of the crucial encounter against Mumbai.


Pietersen revels in Bangalore batting


Bangalore's Kevin Pietersen hailed his side's batting performance in their six-wicket win over Mohali in the Indian Premier League.


Hussey banking on home advantage


Australian all-rounder and Chennai player, Michael Hussey says the match against Jaipur on Saturday is crucial for the team.


Vijay gives Chennai hope


Murali Vijay has shown Chennai that there is light at the end of the tunnel.


"We have plans for Sachin, Harbhajan"


The writing is loud and clear for Hyderabad – improve or bow out of IPL 3 – and coach Darren Lehmann admitted as much on the eve of the crucial encounter against Mumbai.


Vijay gives Chennai hope


Murali Vijay has shown Chennai that there is light at the end of the tunnel.


Super Kings take on Rajasthan Royals


Chennai Super Kings will be looking to consolidate their position with another success when they host Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.


Bangalore thrash Punjab by 6 wickets


Kevin Pietersen (66 not out) slammed maiden IPL fifty to help Bangalore thrash Punjab by 6 wickets in their IPL match at Mohali.


Yusuf is most valuable player in IPL 3


Who's been the most valuable player of IPL 3 so far? With a little over half the league matches played, our vote goes to Yusuf Pathan.


No player underperforms at will: Yuvraj


An agitated Yuvraj Singh hit back at speculation that he was deliberately underperforming in IPL after being stripped of Kings XI Punjab's captaincy.


McCullum joins Knight Riders camp


Back in contention for an IPL semi-final berth, KKR got a further boost with explosive New Zealand opener Brendon McCullum joining the ranks.


Deccan have uphill task against Mumbai


Their title defense in danger after straight losses, Deccan Chargers need to quickly rediscover their momentum against Mumbai.


I am not done yet: Younis


He might be serving an indefinite ban but Pakistan's former captain Younis Khan insists his career is not over and he wants to go out of international cricket on a high.


Ancelotti wary of Rooney absence


Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says Wayne Rooney's absence through injury could act as a spur for Manchester United in Saturday's crunch Premier League clash at Old Trafford.


Wenger dismisses Fabregas rumours


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists skipper Cesc Fabregas had not sustained his season-ending leg fracture before Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Barcelona.


Liverpool wait on El Zhar ruling


Fifa promises a decision in the "near future" over St Etienne's claim for compensation against Liverpool over Nabil El Zhar.


Italian nun who was caring for lepers passes away





Kerala gets its first multiplex





Implement SC order on Mullaiperiyar committee: CM urges PM





Amma to receive rare honour from US university





IIM-Kozhikode revises annual fee





Maundy Thursday celebrated in Kerala





Kerala tourist operators kicks off 'Dream Season'





Country's longest rail bridge at Kochi gets its final trial run





Bombs seized from RSS worker's tomb