Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic was hit with a violent conduct charge on Tuesday following an off-the-ball clash in last weekend’s Premier League win over Wigan Athletic. Television footage showed Ivanovic …
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will not face further punishment following his wild tackle on Arsenal midfielder Alex Song last weekend, the Football Association confirmed on Tuesday. Balotelli, who was …
Salomon Kalou believes Chelsea could still finish third in the Barclays Premier League, despite them sinking to sixth after a damaging 1-1 draw at Fulham. The Blues blew a chance …
An unbeaten maiden Test half-century by Ryan Harris has guided Australia to 9-366 at lunch on day four against the West Indies in Barbados. The tourists survived a three-hour opening …
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is preparing himself for an “extraordinary” conclusion to his first season in English football. The 26-year-old Senegal international only signed for the Magpies on January 18 …
Queens Park Rangers’s bid to have midfielder Shaun Derry’s suspension overturned was turned down on Tuesday after the Football Association rejected his plea of wrongful dismissal. Derry was given a …
The head of Pakistan’s cricket board has warned sporting ties with Bangladesh could be threatened if Dhaka refuses an invitation to tour the troubled country. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) …
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique finds it difficult to comprehend why a team with “amazing” players up front has struggled so much in front of goal this season. A return of …
With Manchester United closing in on a 20th English championship title, Manchester City is discovering that not even investing more than $1 billion ($A973.09 million) on players can guarantee success …
Assistant manager Colin Pascoe believes Swansea will secure Barclays Premier League survival if they can pick up a win at relegation-threatened QPR on Wednesday night. Swansea had moved themselves clear …
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone admitted on Tuesday that he was unable to force teams to participate in this month’s Bahrain Grand Prix following a fresh outbreak of violence in …
Pakistani legspinner Danish Kaneria has pleaded not guilty to the corruption charges levelled by the England and Wales Cricket Board in a letter from his lawyer and sought more time …
The injury-hit Wests Tigers have named utility forward Matt Bell at lock for Sunday’s clash with Penrith at Centrebet Stadium. Former Penrith Panther Bell has moved between front and back-row …
Carlton midfielder Heath Scotland has been charged with assault following a brawl near Yarrawonga in northern Victoria in January. The veteran star was one of four men charged over the …
Brisbane will employ the services of a legal eagle involved in the Bali Nine trial to get Ben Te’o cleared of a grade three dangerous contact charge at the NRL …
Canberra coach David Furner says the Raiders are determined to match the Brisbane Broncos on energy despite a short turnaround from their last NRL clash against the Warriors on Sunday. …
Five-eighth Christian Lealiifano says the Brumbies will be going back to basics for their Super Rugby clash with Melbourne after an error-riddled performance against Queensland last week. The Brumbies gave …
Newcastle chairman Paul Harragon insists the drama surrounding the Newcastle Jets will have no impact on the NRL club, declaring the Knights have never been in a stronger position. The …


