Former Black Caps allrounder Scott Styris will play Twenty20 cricket for English county side Sussex this season. The 36-year-old, who featured in 188 one-day internationals and 31 T20 matches for …
Tour de France champion Cadel Evans will open his new season at the Mallorca Challenge, starting Sunday. The BMC rider will be joined by Andy and Frank Schleck with three-time …
Italy midfielder Thiago Motta says his move to Paris Saint-Germain from Inter Milan is a childhood dream. Motta, who was born in Brazil but represents Italy at international level, joined …
The Bologna-Fiorentina, Siena-Catania and Atalanta-Genoa matches in Serie A scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed because of snow. The Parma-Juventus match on Tuesday was also postponed due to the ongoing …
Mohammad Amir, one of three Pakistani cricketers jailed in England for spot-fixing, has been released, a person with knowledge of the situation says. The person says the 19-year-old fast bowler …
Tour de France champion Cadel Evans has been handed a potential duel with former three-time champion Alberto Contador when the pair line up for the Tirreno-Adriatico race in March. Evans …
England captain John Terry will stand trial after the European Championship over allegations he racially abused an opponent during a Premier League match – possibly clearing the way for him …
Football boss Harry Redknapp told a jury today: “I have always paid my taxes.” The Tottenham Hotspur manager said he hired the best accountants in London to keep his books. …
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich don’t have a defensive problem despite the absence of Daniel van Buyten and Rafinha, Germany player Jerome Boateng said on Wednesday. “Of course it is annoying …
Reigning MotoGP champion Casey Stoner has described his recurring problem with back pain as “frustrating” but is confident it won’t hamper his world title defence this season. Numbed by painkillers, …
Craig Gower will lead London Broncos in his first season in Super League. The former Kangaroo half-back, one of nine new signings for Rob Powell’s new-look squad, takes over from …
Australian-born Kris Burton will line up at fly-half in Italy’s Six Nations opener against France in Paris. Burton is looking forward to his opportunity, having been overlooked by previous coach …
Championship side Leeds United have fired manager Simon Grayson following the Yorkshire club’s 4-1 home drubbing by Birmingham City. Leeds said in a statement on Wednesday that Grayson had been …
Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye has been hit with a three-match suspension after being charged with violent conduct following an incident in the Magpies’ FA Cup defeat by Brighton. The …
The two most talked-about men in Australian cricket for the past week combined to deliver a 31-run win over India in the opening Twenty20 on Wednesday night. Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, …
Regular winger Keith Earls has been picked to replace Brian O’Driscoll in the Ireland midfield for the Six Nations opener against Wales at Lansdowne Road. Captain and centre O’Driscoll will …
MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has shrugged off a sore back to post the fastest time in pre-season tests on the sport’s new 1000cc bikes at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit. The …
Former world champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have unveiled the new McLaren Formula One car they hope will end Red Bull’s dominance. Button finished second and Hamilton fifth last …
