Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the odds-on favourite to win the Fifa Ballon d’Or on Monday. The Portugal captain, 28, is named on a three-man shortlist for the prize, along with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery of Bayern…
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England thrashed by Australia in first ODI at Melbourne
By Tim Oscroft Australia’s hold over England continued with a six-wicket win in the first one-day international in Melbourne. Opener Aaron Finch hit 121, after being dropped on eight, as the hosts reached a target of 270 with 26 balls…
Bangladesh Cricket League begins Sunday
The four-team franchised-based country’s first class cricket tournament — Bangladesh Cricket League — begins tomorrow (Sunday) at the BKSP in Savar.
Women’s Ashes 2014: Australia rally against England
England suffered a frustrating second day of the Women’s Ashes Test after Australia fought back in Perth.
Hull agree fee for Everton striker Nikica Jelavic
Hull have agreed a fee with Everton for Nikica Jelavic and will now discuss personal terms with the Croatia striker.
Daniel Sturridge: Liverpool striker set for return from ankle injury
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is close to a return to action after recovering from an ankle injury which has kept him out since 23 November.
Australian Open 2014: Laura Robson fit for Melbourne opener
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2014Venue: Melbourne Park Dates: 13-26 January Coverage: Daily live radio and text coverage on BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Sport website, mobiles, BBC Sport app; Watch the finals live on BBC TV British number one Laura Robson says…
Jessica Ennis-Hill: Pregnant star to miss 2014 C’wealth Games
Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill will miss the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow because she is pregnant. The 27-year-old Briton is expecting her first baby with husband Andy, but still plans to defend her Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio…
Jermain Defoe: Tottenham striker to join MLS side Toronto
Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe has agreed to join Major League Soccer side Toronto FC for £6m. The 31-year-old will join the Canadian side on 28 February and will be eligible to play for Spurs until then. The former…
Sri Lanka to tour Bangladesh as planned
Sri Lanka’s Test and limited-overs tour of Bangladesh is set to take place as scheduled despite concerns over security, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Thursday (January 9). Sri Lanka were scheduled to play two Tests, three One-Day Internationals…
Pak Cricket Board to send team to review situation in Bangladesh
Islamabad: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will send a security team to review situation in Bangladesh before sending team for Asia T-20 tournament there, said Pakistan Foreign Office on Thursday.
Messi strikes twice in Cup on injury return
Madrid – Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored twice on his return from injury and Cesc Fabregas also netted a double as Barcelona strolled to a 4-0 win at home to Getafe in their King’s Cup last 16,…
How cold is too cold for a jog?
For most people, below-freezing temperatures generally put a stop to outdoor exercise, but Siberian native Boris Fyodorov is not most people.
Soccer-Barca’s Neymar out of Getafe Cup clash due to illness
Madrid – Brazil forward Neymar has been withdrawn from Barcelona’s squad for their King’s Cup last 16, first leg at home to Getafe later on Wednesday after coming down with gastroenteritis.
Fifa: No decision made on 2022 Qatar World Cup move
Fifa has moved quickly to play down claims from its own general secretary that the Qatar 2022 World Cup will not take place in the summer.
Openers, pace bowlers worry Bangladesh cricket captain
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim wants his opening batsmen and pace bowlers to make best use of the two longer-version matches later this month. The Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL), a first-class competition that starts next week, will provide the players match…
Kevin Pietersen ‘determined to regain’ Ashes for England in 2015
England batsman Kevin Pietersen is “determined to help regain the Ashes” when Australia visit in 2015.
Theo Walcott: Missing World Cup a nightmare, says Ian Wright
England forward Theo Walcott may never “truly get over” missing out on the World Cup in Brazil, according to former Three Lions striker Ian Wright.
Brazil World Cup: Government moves against ‘abusive’ air fares
Foreign airlines may be allowed to operate internal flights during this year’s football World Cup, the Brazilian president’s chief of staff, Gleisi Hoffmann, says.
Ten key moments in Australia’s whitewash over England
England owed their Ashes victory over Australia last year to an ability to win the key moments in often tight battles between two sides far more evenly matched than the 3-0 scoreline suggests.
Lleyton Hewitt beats Roger Federer in Brisbane final
Australian Lleyton Hewitt won his first title since 2010 with a three-set victory over top seed Roger Federer in the Brisbane International final.
Falcao fit again, says Ranieri
Radamel Falcao is fit again and will start Monaco’s Coupe de France tie at Vannes on Sunday, head coach Claudio Ranieri has confirmed.
Bangladesh remains host for Asia Cup cricket
Dhaka – Despite the political unrest, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Saturday decided to go ahead with the Asia Cup in Bangladesh as scheduled from February 25-March 8, a top Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said. BCB media committee chairman…
Ancelotti: Cristiano Ronaldo has to win Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti on Thursday said Cristiano Ronaldo has to win the Ballon d’Or and also revealed he expects Xabi Alonso to sign a new contract with the club.
Serena recalls moment she gained edge over Sharapova
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Perhaps unsurprisingly, Serena Williams has a clear memory of the moment her on-court rivalry with Maria Sharapova swung in her favor, leading to one-way domination for the last eight years.
Man Utd v Spurs: David Moyes furious with referee Howard Webb
David Moyes said it was “scandalous” Manchester United were not awarded a late penalty in their Premier League defeat by Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Chelsea’s Frank Lampard & Branislav Ivanovic out for a month
Chelsea duo Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic have been ruled out of action until the end of January.
Corey Anderson: Fastest 100 for New Zealand batsman
New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson has struck the fastest ever international century.
Andy Murray loses to Florian Mayer at Qatar Open
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray suffered a setback on his return from injury as he lost in three sets to Germany’s Florian Mayer at the Qatar Open.
Volgograd blasts: IOC ‘confident’ Games will be safe
The International Olympic Committee president says he has confidence that Russian authorities will deliver a “safe and secure” Games in Sochi.