Australia have suspended six players for one match and warned nine more for drinking in midweek before Saturday’s win over Ireland.
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Lance Armstrong sorry to woman who first accused him of doping
Lance Armstrong has met and apologised to the woman who first accused the disgraced former cyclist of doping.
Scolari: Neymar is as good as Messi and Ronaldo
Luiz Felipe Scolari has expressed his belief that Neymar has already proven himself to be on a par with the world’s best players.
Messi is a step below Ronaldo, says Ramos
Sergio Ramos has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo the best player in the world by claiming Ballon d’Or rival Lionel Messi is a “step below him right now.”
Brazil routs Honduras 5-0
Miami Gardens,Fla—In one brief spurt,Brazilturned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favorite. Maicon, Willian and Hulk scored in a seven-minute span to leadBrazilto a 5-0 victory in front of a…
Australia suspend wicketkeeper Matthew Wade
Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has been suspended for one game by Cricket Australia for tampering with the pitch during a Sheffield Shield match.
Sachin Tendulkar retires with innings India victory in Mumbai
India legend Sachin Tendulkar said it was “hard to believe a wonderful journey” had ended as he bowed out of international cricket in Mumbai.
Ronaldo gives Portugal win over Sweden
Cristiano Ronaldo broke Sweden’s resistance late in the game to give Portugal the advantage in their World Cup play-off tie in Lisbon.
Sachin Tendulkar: Little Master out for 74 in final Test for India
Sachin Tendulkar was dismissed for 74 in what is likely to be the final innings of his record-breaking career.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Jamaica sprinter may refuse to run
By Ben Smith Sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she will refuse to run in major events unless Jamaica’s athletics authorities “stand by” their athletes.
Eyes on Bangladesh for Dernbach
Andrew McGlashan Jade Dernbach believes that England can overcome their difficulties in limited-overs cricket on the subcontinent and make a strong bid to win the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh early next year.
Will Tendulkar’s Records Last Forever?
By Kuldip Lal India will lose its greatest cricketer when Sachin Tendulkar retires but the “Little Master” leaves behind records that will not only be tough to beat, but may never be broken.
Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slams after beating Rafael Nadal
By Piers Newbery Novak Djokovic says he will focus on adding to his six Grand Slam titles, rather than regaining top spot in the world rankings, in 2014.
Michael Carrick, Daniel Welbeck withdraw from England squad
Manchester United pair Michael Carrick and Danny Welbeck have withdrawn from the England squad for the friendlies against Chile and Germany.
Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward ruled out for up to two months
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been ruled out for between six and eight weeks because of a hamstring injury.
Lance Armstrong will testify with ‘100% transparency and honesty’
By Tim Franks BBC News Disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong has told the BBC he will testify with “100% transparency and honesty” at any future inquiry into doping.
Pakistan’s batting line-up worse than Bangladesh: Shoaib Akhtar
Karachi – Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has described the current Pakistan batsmen as worse than their Bangladeshi counterparts after their pathetic show against South Africa in the ongoing One-Day International (ODI) series in the UAE. “I am saying this…
Indian Open Golf title for Bangladesh’s Siddiqur
Bangladesh’s Siddiqur Rahman survived a nervy final round before winning his second Asian Tour title at the Indian Open on Sunday.The stocky 28-year-old, who led from day one, was a bundle of nerves as he laboured to a final round…
Qatar World Cup will not clash with Winter Olympics – Blatter
The Qatar World Cup will not be moved to January or February 2022 because of the Winter Olympics, according to Fifa president Sepp Blatter. He said the tournament would instead be held in November or December that year.
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal can match Man Utd’s 1992 youngsters
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side’s core of young players can prove as successful as Manchester United’s famous ‘Class of 1992’. The Gunners head to Old Trafford on Sunday top of the Premier league.
Bangladesh find their formula for success
A focused, methodical approach from the players and coach has helped Bangladesh overshadow the controversies that piled up over the summer with a dominant show against New Zealand Bangladesh had a messy summer featuring corruption confessions, suspensions, unfair treatment of…
Carlsen challenges India’s Anand for world chess title
The Indian city of Chennai (Madras) is hosting the world chess championships, which could end the six-year reign of local man Vishwanathan Anand.
Arsene Wenger demands title ‘hunger’ from Arsenal players
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has urged his players to show the self-belief required to sustain their title push. Arsenal could move 11 points clear of Manchester United with a win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Nadal win makes Wawrinka reach semi-finals
By Piers Newbery Rafael Nadal was joined by debutant Stanislas Wawrinka in the ATP World Tour semi-finals after both won their final group matches in London.
ATP tour finals 2013: Roger Federer beats Richard Gasquet
By Piers Newbery Roger Federer got his ATP World Tour Finals campaign back on track with a straight-sets win over Richard Gasquet.
Arsene Wenger: Playing Man Utd strange without Ferguson
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Sunday’s trip to Manchester United will be “strange” without Sir Alex Ferguson. The pair were the longest-serving managers in the English game before Ferguson retired as United boss in May.
Sochi Olympic torch reaches space station
A Soyuz rocket carrying the torch for the Sochi Winter Olympics has docked with the International Space Station, as part of efforts to showcase next year’s games in Russia.
Third straight European trophy looks beyond Chelsea’s reach
By Mike Collett London – After last season’s Champions League blip when they failed to advance from their group but still won the Europa League, Chelsea are well placed to reach the last 16 of the elite competition again in…
Rooney: We know how to beat Arsenal
Wayne Rooney believes that Manchester United’s extensive experience of beating Arsenal will stand the club in good stead for Sunday’s clash with the Premier League leader.
NZ register only a consolation win
New Zealand picked up a hard-fought 15-run win over Bangladesh in their one-off Twenty20 on Wednesday. The win marked their only success of the tour as the Black Caps were mauled 3-0 in the three-ODI series, while the two-Test series…