Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says it was “perfect” that his team made mistakes as they lost 3-1 to a Real Madrid inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Category: Sports
Four-year doping bans for athletes to be reintroduced
Athletes found guilty of doping will be given a four-year ban from 2015, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced.
The rise and fall of ‘cash-rich’ T20 leagues
T20 leagues in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are prime examples of hunger for financial gains exploiting the format. Blindly following the IPL, the huge amount of money through franchise-based leagues has threatened its sustenance.
Liverpool striker Suarez calls on club to let him leave
Luis Suarez says he wants to leave Liverpool and join a side which is competing in the Champions League.
Jamaican footballer suspended for failed drugs test
A Jamaica international footballer has been provisionally suspended for 30 days by Fifa for a positive drugs test.
Ashes 2013: England want to win series – Andy Flower
England are now focused on winning the series rather than celebrating retaining the Ashes, says team director Andy Flower.
Michael Clarke says Australia can draw Ashes series
By Sam Sheringham
Kenya athletes stranded by airport fuel shortage
Kenya’s athletics team has been delayed on its way to the World Championships in Moscow by a shortage of fuel at Kenya’s main international airport.
Nightmare for United States men’s relay swimming team
One one-hundredth of a second kept the United States men’s individual relay team from winning at the world championships on Sunday in Spain. Though the team handily won the race, they were disqualified for Kevin Cordes leaving the blocks .01…
Bolt fired up for worlds despite rivals’ absence
By Catherine Koppel
Wenger: Fabregas will stay at Barcelona
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Cesc Fabregas will stay at Barcelona for one more season.
Ashes 2013: Kevin Pietersen cencuty rescues England
Kevin Pietersen has scored hundreds that were more aesthetically pleasing, but his 113 on day three of the third Test at Old Trafford was one of his finest given the circumstances.
Gareth Bale: Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas criticises Real Madrid
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has criticised Real Madrid for going public with their interest in Gareth Bale.
Luis Suarez will not go to Arsenal
Liverpool’s former managing director Christian Purslow believes Luis Suarez will stay with the Reds unless a club other than Arsenal make a bid for him.
Liverpool: Luis Suarez shown support in Steven Gerrard match
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was given a rousing ovation at Anfield as he made a second-half cameo in Steven Gerrard’s testimonial against Olympiakos. The Reds have rejected two offers from Arsenal for Suarez, 26, who wants to play in the…
Ashes 2013: Michael Clarke praises battling Australia
By Ben Dirs BBC Sport Australia captain Michael Clarke lauded the character of his side after his magnificent innings of 187 put the tourists in control of the third Test.
Lives in Britain, loved in Lithuania
By Nick Hope BBC Ruta Meilutyte is 16 years old and cannot walk down the streets of Lithuania without being mobbed.
World T20: Ireland women qualify beating Netherlands
Ireland’s women qualified for next year’s World Twenty20 after a thrilling two-run win over the Netherlands in Dublin on Thursday.
Ashes 2013: Clarke ton ‘massive for Australia’s hopes’
By Ben Dirs BBC Sport
Messi: World Cup absence makes me sad
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has expressed his anguish at being without a World Cup winners’ medal in his trophy cabinet.
Hingis wins doubles match on return to competitive tennis
Former world number one Martina Hingis made a winning return to competitive tennis with victory in a doubles match at the Southern California Open.
Gareth Bale: Carlo Ancelotti hints at Real Madrid bid
Ancelotti’s comments follow reports that Real are preparing a bid in excess of the world record £80m fee they paid for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.
James Anderson is world’s best – Wasim Akram
Pakistan great Wasim Akram believes England’s James Anderson is the best bowler in the world.
India bowler Sreesanth charged over cricket spot-fixing
Indian cricketer S Sreesanth has been charged with 38 other people over a spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the Indian Premier League.
Real Madrid will regret selling Higuain, claims Mijatovic
The 44-year-old believes his former club should’ve retained the services of the Argentine because of his prowess in front of goal.
Ruta Meilutyte storms to record in World Swimming
Nick Hope BBC Reporter
Farah faces Ethiopian duo in Great North Run 2013
Mo Farah will take on two of the biggest names in distance running when he faces Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele in the Great North Run.
David Moyes: Manchester United boss once slept in cars
From sleeping in a car during the 1998 World Cup to being named the manager of one of the biggest clubs in the world, David Moyes has walked a long road to reach the top.
Secret of Usain Bolt’s speed unveiled
By Melissa Hogenboom
Germans win sixth straight women’s Euro title
Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer saved two penalties to help her side clinch the European Championship for the sixth successive time.