May 30, 2011

Akram: Leaving out Gayle is baffling


Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram feels that the exclusion of Chris Gayle by the West Indies selectors has been baffling.


Rain continues to frustrate England


England's hopes of forcing an unlikely win on the final day of the first npower Test against Sri Lanka has been dashed by more rain.


Suresh Menon: Who will take the blame?


It is ironical that the BCCI – accused of debasing international engagements by waving IPL cheques in the players' faces – seems to have scored a self-goal.


Lee: Australia will bloom under Clarke


Brett Lee says Michael Clarke is the right choice to lead Australian cricket. He also expects Ricky Ponting to still play a crucial role.


Gayle left out of squad to play India


Chris Gayle paid the price for his notorious radio interview in April as he was ignored for the first two ODIs against India. Kieron Pollard makes the cut.


Live - Championship play-off final


Reading face Swansea in the Championship play-off final vying to secure promotion to the Premier League.


Qatar accused of buying World Cup


Suspended Fifa vice-president Jack Warner makes public an e-mail sent by general secretary Jerome Valcke that claims Mohamed Bin Hammam "bought" the 2022 World Cup finals for Qatar.


Cardiff City sack manager Jones


Cardiff end Dave Jones' six-year reign as manager as his contract is terminated after the Welsh club conduct an end-of-season review.


Buckle named Bristol Rovers boss


Torquay United boss Paul Buckle leaves the Gulls to become the new Bristol Rovers manager.


Reading v Swansea play-off final


Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Reading and Swansea in the Championship play-off final.


Man Utd fans out for title parade


Manchester United fans help celebrate the club's record-breaking 19th domestic title by lining the rain-soaked streets of the city.


Ferguson wants new blood at Posh


Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson says he will be looking to bring in new players after their promotion to the Championship.


Clark anguish at Terriers defeat


Huddersfield boss Lee Clark says the scoreline in the 3-0 League One play-off final defeat by Peterborough was harsh on his team.


Forrest aims for more Scots caps


Celtic's James Forrest aims to remain in Scotland boss Craig Levein's plans after making his international debut against the Republic of Ireland.


Barton wants to stay at Newcastle


Joey Barton has claimed that although he wants to stay at Newcastle the club have failed to offer him a new deal.


Vaughan ponders Sunderland move


Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan says a transfer to Sunderland is a possibility.


Boyle urges fairer SPL cash split


Departing Motherwell chairman John Boyle believes the Old Firm must agree to a fairer distribution of Scottish Premier League revenue.


Champions League 'touts' arrested


Police arrest nine people accused of ticket touting at the Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona.


Qatar accused of buying World Cup


Suspended Fifa vice-president Jack Warner makes public an e-mail sent by general secretary Jerome Valcke that claims Mohamed Bin Hammam "bought" the 2022 World Cup finals for Qatar.


Live - French Open


Rafael Nadal plays Ivan Ljubicic at the French Open after Li Na's win over Petra Kvitova, Andy Murray plays later if his ankle survives a practice, with Robin Soderling and Victoria Azarenka also in action.


Rain delays final day in Cardiff


Rain means no play is possible before lunch on day five of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff.


Live - Championship play-off final


Reading face Swansea in the Championship play-off final vying to secure promotion to the Premier League.


Hamilton attacks 'joke' stewards


McLaren's Lewis Hamilton escapes punishment after meeting race stewards to explain his outburst after an incident-packed race in Monaco.


Upul Tharanga 'fails doping test'


Sri Lanka batsman Upul Tharanga fails a random drugs test, according to the country's sports ministry.