Australia have named a 12-man squad for Friday’s second one-day international in Abu Dhabi, with spinner Xavier Doherty under consideration for a recall. Michael Clarke’s men scored a four-wicket win …
CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland, Aug 30 AP – Gregory Bourdy of France shot an 8-under 63 to lead by two strokes after the rain-swept European Masters first round on Thursday. Bourdy, who …
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, Aug 30 AFP – Martin Whitmarsh has suggested that if Jenson Button does not perform well at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix he might be asked to support …
Fulham manager Martin Jol says the club is close to signing Dimitar Berbatov from Manchester United. The former Bulgaria striker, who has been out of favour at United since the …
India have vowed no let-up as they target a clean sweep in the series against New Zealand with a win in the second and final Test starting on Friday, skipper …
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted his side will soon rediscover their goal touch ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game away to Liverpool. Arsenal sold top-scorer Robin van Persie over the …
Disgraced Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif said on Thursday he will pursue an appeal against a seven-year ban imposed on him by cricket’s governing body over the 2010 spot-fixing scandal. The …
England fast bowler Steven Finn saluted retiring Test captain Andrew Strauss for his “masterful” leadership as the side faced up to life without the opening batsman. Strauss retired from all …
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams arrived in Japan on Thursday for the next stage of his colourful rugby career, boosting the profile of the game in the country ahead …
Collingwood finally lost patience with their key forward double act, dropping Chris Dawes for Saturday night’s key AFL match against Essendon. Dawes and Travis Cloke have struggled in the lead-up …
Australia’s openers Matthew Wade and David Warner admit their shot selection hasn’t been great of late, but skipper Michael Clarke is confident they’ll fire in Friday night’s second one-day international …
Sydney have regained midfielder Jude Bolton, but lost key forward Sam Reid for Saturday’s crunch AFL clash at Geelong. Bolton returns after missing the past three games with a knee …
All Blacks prop Ben Franks has asked to be released from his Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders because he is competing for one position with younger brother Owen, jeopardising …
England’s Test fortunes have nose-dived but if Australian captain Michael Clarke was tempted to stick the boot in and have a dig about how both sides were shaping up for …
Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli left training early on Thursday, but was named for Friday night’s AFL blockbuster against West Coast. The speedy utility has missed the past two games with …
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon will leave his calculator at home as the Dockers prepare themselves for a mathematical and physical test against AFL strugglers Melbourne on Saturday night. The Dockers …
Retiring Parramatta stalwart Luke Burt can’t help but appreciate the symmetry of his NRL career ending the same way it began. Against St George Illawarra, in front of a big …
Collingwood recalled Andrew Krakouer and dropped out-of-form forward Chris Dawes for Saturday night’s vital AFL match against Essendon at the MCG. The Magpies made five changes for their last match …
