Jul 14, 2011

FIA: Diffuser row is over now


The FIA is confident there will be no further protests in the wake of the technical row that threatened at one stage to overshadow last weekend's British Grand Prix.


Kubica: I will be back next year


Robert Kubica is convinced he will be back in Formula One next year.


"MS Dhoni tried to intimidate me"


In a shocking submission capable to raise more controversy, Australian umpire Daryl Harper alleged that India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni tried to intimidate him.


Valencia returns to England after injury


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Antonio Valencia has flown back to England and will play no part in the club's pre-season tour of the United States.


McIlroy: No hangover for me


Rory McIlroy admits he has had "about four" hangovers since his runaway US Open victory, but he will not be adding his slow start to the Open to the list.


Doni close to Liverpool move


Roma goalkeeper Alexander Doni's transfer to Liverpool will be completed on Friday, according to the player's agent.


Pedrosa pleased with Mugello finish


Dani Pedrosa has taken heart from his performance on his return from injury at Mugello.


Macheda pleased with United return


Federico Macheda is relieved to be back with Manchester United after a nightmare spell in Italy, and believes he can make the grade for Sir Alex Ferguson's side.


Fletcher targets Andrew Strauss


Duncan Fletcher hopes India can obtain an early psychological edge over Andrew Strauss by dismissing him cheaply when he plays for Somerset at Taunton on Friday.


Cook: England eyeing number one spot


England’s ODI captain, Alastair Cook wants to see his side assume the number one position in the ICC Test Championship by beating India in the home series starting at Lord's.


Strauss: India tough nut to crack


England captain Andrew Strauss has supreme confidence in his team's ability to rise to the challenge against the world's best India this summer.


Ferguson: No deal for Sneijder


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has denied any interest in Wesley Sneijder amid reports of a £35million deal being close.


Fletcher: WI improving under Gibson


India's cricket coach Duncan Fletcher said the Caribbean side under its new coach Ottis Gibson has shown significant improvement.


Pujara confident of a comeback


Talented middle-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is targeting the Australian tour later this year to make a comeback in the Indian squad.


Drummond hails Berrington after win


Scotland skipper Gordon Drummond paid tribute to Richie Berrington's "remarkable" innings after his huge hitting helped secure a five-wicket win over Ireland.


'India series up there with the Ashes'


England captain Andrew Strauss is hoping his side can make home advantage count when they face India in a four-match npower Test series.


Derbyshire look to Paul Collingwood


Derbyshire have registered their interest in signing Durham all-rounder Paul Collingwood as they seek a high-profile leader for next season.


Lancs edge out Northamptonshire


Lancashire Lightning took a huge step towards reaching the Friends Life t20 quarter-finals as they beat Northamptonshire Steelbacks by three runs.


Surrey clinch dramatic win


Gareth Batty and Zafar Ansari bagged a wicket apiece as Surrey clinched a tense 21-run win over Kent in a nerve-racking finish to their LV= Championship Division Two match at The Oval.


England pair ready for Indian summer


England's Middlesex pair Eoin Morgan and Steven Finn are itching to take on the world's number one team India on their home ground in next week's first npower Test.


Giles backs Strauss to perform


National selector Ashley Giles expects Andrew Strauss to slot seamlessly back in as England captain, even if Alastair Cook is eyeing up his job.


English legends pay tribute to Sachin


Former England captains Michael Vaughan, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Graham Gooch have paid tribute to the outstanding career of Sachin Tendulkar.


Scotland stun Ireland, chase down 320


Scotland's Richie Berrington struck a whirlwind 56 to see his team home after a shock five-wicket win over Ireland on Tuesday.


"Zaheer, Ishant will form deadly pair"


Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar believes Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma will form a formidable pair in India's Test series against England.


Strauss eager to keep Tendulkar at bay


Andrew Strauss wants England to keep Sachin Tendulkar waiting for his 100th international century in the forthcoming npower Test series.


Strauss ready to hit runs trail


England captain Andrew Strauss insists there is nothing "massively wrong" with his batting technique as he looks for a return to form ahead of the four-match Test series with India.


Harbhajan: India can conquer England


Harbhajan Singh says a full-strength India have the resources to overcome tough conditions in England and win the upcoming four-Test series.


Govt will do everything to prevent attacks in future: PM


PM said he had asked Maharashtra CM and home minister to "relentlessly pursue the perpetrators." They must be brought to justice quickly," he said.


'Twice lucky' blasts survivor wonders who is really safe in Mumbai


Deepak Patel escaped death by a whisker at Dadar on Wednesday. Five years ago, he had a narrow escape at Borivili station during the July 11, 2006, train blasts.


Govt probes suicide bomber angle, has no specific leads yet


The government also said "as of now" it had no ground to link Wednesday's terror strikes in Mumbai with any elements across the border.


PM to visit Mumbai, offers Rs2L to blast victims' kin


The Maharashtra government announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 to those injured in Wednesday's serial blasts in Mumbai.


Day after blasts, Mumbaikars venture out boldly


A day after three blasts rocked India's financial hub, Mumbaikars with their unshakable spirit ventured out of their homes and resumed their daily chores.


Date 13 points to role of Indian Mujahideen, LeT


The date of latest Mumbai attack has focused the attention of intel agencies on Indian Mujahideen, given its penchant for striking on 13th and 26th days of a month.


Mumbai blasts: Private hospitals provide maximum relief to victims


For the first time, private hospitals played a major role in providing relief and treatment to the victims of Wednesday's triple blasts which claimed 21 lives and injured another 130.


India ups security alert after Mumbai blasts


Security vigil across the country, particularly in metro cities, was stepped up after 3 explosions rocked Mumbai on Wednesday, official sources said.


Opposition slams Rahul's statement on terror


Opposition parties on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi for stating that every single terror attack could not be stopped, and said it would demoralise Indians and showed a careless attitude on the part of the Congress general secretary.


No change in Hillary Clinton's India itinerary due to Mumbai blasts: US


The US has ruled out any change in secretary of state Hillary Clinton's itinerary during her visit to India next week due to serial blasts in Mumbai.


Chandni Chowk to Nepal, the new crime saga


Sinister plans, journeys to exotic lands ending in danger, a gangster's moll and double-cross. All the ingredients of a Bollywood blockbuster film have come alive in Nepal with real-life imitating reel life.


Pradeep Kumar sworn-in as new CVC


President Pratibha Patil administered the oath of office to 62-year-old Pradeep Kumar, a 1972 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre, at a brief function in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.


I can't be forced to undergo DNA test: ND Tiwari


"At this age of mine and unblemished public record for approximately 70 years to this nation I rely on SC judgments and feel protected against any compulsion for the DNA test," 87-year-old Tiwari said in his affidavit.


HC summons entire record pertaining to Justice Yadav's prosecution sanction


The directions were passed by Justice Permod Kohli of the high court while issuing fresh notices to the union government.


Sulking ministers get PM's hint to fall in line


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision to forward the resignation of Mumbai leader Gurudas Kamat from the government is a clear signal to ministers sulking after Tuesday's reshuffle to fall in line.


Govt can't set up tribunals or courts, says SC


The government cannot constitute courts or tribunals as it will dent judicial independence and jeopardise protection of citizen's rights, the Supreme Court has ruled.


Delhi on high alert after Mumbai blasts


Security has been heightened in market areas of Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Mehrauli and Sarojini Nagar.


Sportsday Live - breaking sports news


Thomas Bjorn leads at the Open, all the latest football transfer news and stage 12 of the Tour de France.


Redknapp stands firm over Modric


Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists the club still do not want to sell Luka Modric amid reports the midfielder has handed in a transfer request.


Baldini to quit England position


Franco Baldini will leave his job as England's general manager at the end of the Euro 2012 qualifiers to take up a similar role with Italian side Roma.


Parker future set to be resolved


West Ham are awaiting moves from Chelsea and Aston Villa as they wait to discover the future of midfielder Scott Parker.


S Wroclaw v Dundee Utd live text


Team news followed by match report of the first leg of the Europa League second-round qualifier between Slask Wroclaw and Dundee United.


Vieira, 35, retires from playing


Former Arsenal, Manchester City and France midfielder Patrick Vieira announces his retirement from professional football.