May 27, 2011

CPI(M) undertakes march to police station





Antony to lay foundation stone for CG Academy on May 28





More funds for rural development under new system





Kolo Toure banned for six months


Manchester City defender Kolo Toure receives a back-dated ban of six months for failing a drugs test, meaning he will miss the opening weeks of next season.


E-mail adds to pressure on Warner


New evidence obtained by the BBC appears to back up claims made by the former FA chairman of wrongdoing by Fifa vice-president Jack Warner.


England made to toil by Sri Lanka


Late wickets for Graeme Swann and James Anderson give England a much-needed boost after Sri Lanka make a strong start to the opening Test in Cardiff.


Rus dumps out erratic Clijsters


World number two Kim Clijsters crashes out of the French Open with a shock second-round defeat by world number 114 Arantxa Rus.


Nadal overcomes stubborn Andujar


World number one Rafael Nadal is forced to dig deep to see off the challenge of compatriot Pablo Andujar in the French Open second round.


Fulham given Europa League place


Fulham will play in the Europa League next season after earning a spot through the Fair Play League.


De Gea denies Man Utd deal claims


Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea denies he has agreed to join Manchester United, insisting he will not consider his future until after June's European Under-21 Championships.


Donald sets the pace at Wentworth


Luke Donald shoots a stunning seven-under 64 to throw down the gauntlet on day one of the PGA Championship at Wentworth.


Contador doping hearing postponed


The Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing into Alberto Contador's doping case is postponed and could take place after the Tour de France.


Alonso leads Hamilton in practice


Ferrari's Fernando Alonso is in impressive form as he beats McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.


No S Africa bid for 2020 Olympics


South Africa's Olympic committee president Gideon Sam has ruled out a bid for the 2020 Games following a government statement.


French hope given Derby mission


French trainer Andre Fabre says his horse Pour Moi will run in the Epsom Derby on 4 June and is his best hope of victory in the big race.


GB basketballers win gold


Great Britain's women's wheelchair basketball team beat Germany 63-52 to win gold at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.