Nov 15, 2010

Rugby: Botha hails North star


Springboks hardman Bakkies Botha has led the tributes to Welsh teenage sensation George North.


Rugby: O'Driscoll glad of victory


Brian O'Driscoll is pleased Ireland will enter Saturday's clash with New Zealand with a much-needed victory in the bank.


Vettel win seals maiden F1 title


Sebastian Vettel wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal his first Formula 1 world title, as Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton slip out of contention.


Inspired Sunderland thump Chelsea


Premier League leaders Chelsea are convincingly beaten as they succumb to a sparkling Sunderland display.


Arsenal beat Everton to go second


Arsenal survive a late fightback from Everton to secure the spoils in a lively battle at Goodison Park.


Celtic seal late win at St Mirren


Striker Gary Hooper scrambles an injury-time winner as Celtic leave it late to secure victory over St Mirren.


Soderling seals Paris Masters win


Sweden's Robin Soderling beats Gael Monfils 6-1 7-6 (7-1) in the Paris Masters final.


Aussies mull Ashes squad options


Australia are likely to put aside worries over the form and fitness of key players when they name their squad for the first Ashes Test on Monday at 0030 GMT.


Morkel puts Pakistan in trouble


Morne Morkel took 5-54 as South Africa built a sizeable lead after three days of the Dubai Test against Pakistan.


Rooney could return against Wigan


Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is in contention to return from an ankle injury in Saturday's home game against Wigan.


Swansea 1-0 Middlesbrough


Scott Sinclair scores his 12th goal in 16 games to give high-flying Swansea City a deserved win over Middlesbrough at Liberty Stadium.


Dravid: Harbhajan is new Gary Sobers


Harbhajan Singh could not have asked for a better compliment after his breezy innings forced Rahul Dravid to rate him as the 'new Gary Sobers'.


Cook learns lessons in Adelaide


Alastair Cook can push on to Hobart and, most importantly, Brisbane after rediscovering what batting is all about in Adelaide.


Dubai Test: Proteas in driving seat


South Africa were in complete command at stumps on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Dubai.


Harbhajan's gusto gives India the edge


India managed an 86-run lead over New Zealand's first innings total of 350 at stumps on day three of the second Test at Hyderabad.


Afridi: Zulqarnain behaviour childish


Pakistan ODI captain Shahid Afridi has branded run-away Zulqarnain Haider's behaviour as "childish".


Langer urges Australia to focus


Justin Langer has urged Australia to show mental strength and avoid distraction heading into the Ashes battle.


Laxman key as India score 323/5 at tea


Suresh Raina failed to provide much support to VVS Laxman and was caught in deep as Daniel Vettori struck for New Zealand. India scored 323/5 at tea break.


Afridi confident of good World Cup


Shahid Afridi said that Pakistan are capable of delivering in the 2011 World Cup.


Ranji trophy: Gujarat register win


Gujarat managed to prevail over Saurashtra by two wickets to earn five points on the fourth and final day.


Ryder: Nothing bizarre about Sehwag


Jesse Ryder believes that there is nothing 'bizarre' about Sehwag getting out in nervous nineties.


Harbhajan: Zaheer is a class act


Zaheer has the ability to provide crucial breakthroughs and has played a big role in India's success, said Harbhajan Singh.


Injury forces Riaz out of SA series


After Mohammad Yousuf, Wahab Riaz also pulled out from the ongoing Test series against S Africa in Dubai due to an injury.


Immaculate Zaheer swings it for India


Wasim Akram would have been a proud man had he seen Zaheer Khan bowl on the morning of second day of the Hyderabad Test.


Tainted Amir desperate for return


Suspended Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir says he is "desperate" to return to international cricket.


Proteas strike back in Dubai


South Africa fought back in the final session on Day 2 of the first Test in Dubai by restricting Pakistan to 144/2 at stumps.


Lanka eye series win against Windies


Sri Lanka are determined to maintain their Test supremacy over the West Indies in their three-match series starting in Galle on Monday, Sangakkara said.


India 436/9 at stumps, lead by 86 runs


Harbhajan (85*) and Sreesanth (14*) added a record unbeaten 69 runs for the 10th wicket to give India 86-run lead against Kiwis on the third day of 2nd Test.


South Africa take control of first Test


South Africa held the upper hand in the first Test against Pakistan after Morne Morkel grabbed five wickets and Johan Botha took three on the third day.


Langer urges Australians to act tough


Former Test opener Justin Langer urged Australia to be mentally tough and not be distracted heading into the Ashes battle with England this month.


Haider's behaviour was childish: Afridi


Runaway Zulqarnain Haider has come in for sharp criticism from his ODI captain Shahid Afridi, who termed the wicket-keeper's step to flee as "childish".


Pak drop 5 'tainted' stars for 2011 WC


Pakistan has provisionally agreed not to select five players for 2011 World Cup as they seek to come clean on match-fixing charges against some stars.


Kings XI move HC against termination


Kings XI Punjab, owned by a consortium led by Priety Zinta and Ness Wadia, has filed an arbitration petition in Bombay HC challenging their IPL termination.