Rain will delay the start of the first cricket Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Dunedin. Steady drizzle throughout Wednesday morning meant the covers were still on the …
Glenn Hoddle would love to have a second spell as Chelsea manager following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas but the former England boss expects the job to go to another …
Ryo Ishikawa no longer has to worry about trying to qualify for the Masters. The 20-year-old from Japan received a special invitation for the second time. Augusta National chairman Billy …
Australia’s Simon Gerrans has been edged out by Spain’s Alejandro Valverde in a photo finish in the third stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race. Valverde, fresh from winning the Tour …
Allrounder Dwayne Bravo and fast bowler Tino Best have been recalled to West Indies’ squad for the opening three matches of the one-day international series against Australia. The 13-player squad …
Marseille’s hopes of securing a Champions League place for next season took another blow after a 2-0 loss at Evian on Tuesday condemned the former champion to a third straight …
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised for remarks made by secretary-general Jerome Valcke about Brazil’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup, the country’s government says. Blatter apologised in a letter …
The British government has rejected a warning by the Olympic team’s top doctor that shaking hands should be avoided at the London Games. The British Olympic Association’s chief medical officer …
Australian teams had a mixed showing as the Asian Champions League kicked off on Tuesday. A-League champions Brisbane Roar failed to make home advantage pay, losing 2-0 to FC Tokyo, …
IOC officials have begun a three-day trip to Rio de Janeiro to discuss the city’s preparations for the 2016 Olympics, and organisers plan to take advantage of the visit to …
Ireland’s star wing Tommy Bowe is to return to Ulster from Welsh club the Ospreys and will resume playing for his native province next season on a contract until 2015. …
The US investment fund Colony Capital has sold its 30 per cent stake in the football club Paris Saint-Germain, a company source says, making the French Ligue 1 leaders wholly …
Gregg Wylde and Mervan Celik have become the first players to leave financially stricken Scottish champions Rangers after administrators rejected a proposal by the squad to have wages deferred. Midfielders …
Spain’s Alejandro Valverde has won the 194-kilometre third stage of the Paris-Nice race but Britain’s Bradley Wiggins kept the leader’s yellow jersey. Valverde, 31 and who is fresh from winning …
The Hockeyroos have been beaten by Korea 4-2 in the opening match of their four-match series. The world No.8 Koreans opened up the scoring with a field goal in the …
Zak Whitbread would love to extend his stay at Norwich beyond the season, as the American centre-back aims to keep the Canaries in the Barclays Premier League. The Texan-born Liverpool …
Three-time continental champion Pohang Steelers opened the 2012 Asian Champions League group stage with a convincing 3-0 away win over 2008 winners Gamba Osaka on Tuesday. Kim Tae-su opened the …
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is in Bangladesh to discuss football with national federation officials. Blatter arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday from New Delhi as part of his tour of Asia. …
