Skipper Alastair Cook hit a career-best 137 to lift England to 7-260 in the first one-day international against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Monday. The 27-year-old left-hander scored his …
Continue reading Cook ton leads England to 7-260Wolverhampton Wanderers have started seeking a replacement for sacked manager Mick McCarthy – with his successor having just 13 games to keep them in the Barclays Premier League. The likes …
Continue reading Wolves start search for new managerA new football league in the Indian state of West Bengal has been given permission to seek the transfer of high-profile foreign players, bringing relief to the organisers. Six semi-retired …
Continue reading New India soccer league back on trackAston Villa defender Richard Dunne has been ruled out for up to two months after breaking his right collar bone in the Premier League match against Manchester City. The Ireland …
Continue reading Defender breaks collar bone, out 2 monthsManchester United and Liverpool won’t face disciplinary action from the Football Association over the angry scenes at Old Trafford that followed Luis Suarez’s refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra. …
Continue reading United and Liverpool cleared by FAWith hopes of a fourth consecutive Spanish league title fading, Barcelona is turning its full attention to defending its European crown – which is bad news for Bayer Leverkusen. Both …
Continue reading Barcelona sets sights on Champions LeagueWolverhampton Wanderers fired manager Mick McCarthy on Monday after a poor run of results left the club fighting to stay in the Premier League. The former Ireland coach’s last match …
Continue reading Wolves fire manager McCarthyZambia great Kalusha Bwalya finally lifted a African Cup of Nations trophy for his tragic team mates on Sunday, 19 years after they were killed in a plane crash. Bwalya, …
Continue reading Bwalya finally lifts African CupCelebrations were still running Monday morning as ecstatic Zambians prepared a heroes’ welcome home for their national team after lifting their first Africa Cup of Nations title by the copper-rich …
Continue reading Zambia prepares heroes’ welcomeRacing Club and Velez Sarsfield, the clubs expected to challenge favourites Boca Juniors for the Argentine Clausura football title, both played out draws in Sunday matches. Racing drew 0-0 against …
Continue reading Racing, Velez stumble to opening drawsIvory Coast’s stars failed to shine on a gloomy night for the country’s “golden generation” as Zambia’s team spirit overcame the Ivorians’ individual talent in Sunday’s African Cup final. Captain …
Continue reading Ivory Coast stars don’t shine in AfricaAl Wasl says it has emphasised the importance of “collaboration and teamwork” during a meeting with coach Diego Maradona, who has threatened to quit the UAE club over a restrictive …
Continue reading Al Wasl tells Maradona to keep workingHarry Redknapp could try to entice veteran Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes out of international retirement for the European Championships, if he takes over as England coach. Redknapp, the overwhelming …
Continue reading Scholes should play at Euro 2012Brad Green has praised the tough love of new coach Mark Neeld at Melbourne, even though it cost him the captaincy at the AFL club. The Demons have been through …
Continue reading Green unhappy at losing Demons’ captaincyAndrew McDonald says Victoria feel they’re in a good position despite being dismissed for 220 on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia. The last-placed Redbacks will …
Continue reading Redbacks to resume at 4-81 at MCGGeelong forward Daniel Menzel could be playing again by round 10 as the AFL youngster makes an impressive recovery from a knee reconstruction. Menzel ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in …
Continue reading Young AFL Cat making quick comebackVictoria were bowled out for 220 but regained some ground as South Australia reached 4-81 at stumps on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG. Paceman Joe …
Continue reading Redbacks 4-81 v Bushrangers 220 at MCGThe Waratahs have confirmed strike weapon Lachie Turner will likely miss the entire Super Rugby season after tearing his hamstring off the bone. Turner needs surgery on Wednesday to reattach …
Continue reading Turner to miss six months of Super Rugby
