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 …
Continue reading Masters gives exemption to Ryo IshikawaGlenn 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 …
Continue reading Hoddle keen on second Chelsea stintAustralia’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 …
Continue reading Gerrans edged out in photo finishAllrounder 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 …
Continue reading Bravo, Best recalled to Windies squadMarseille’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 …
Continue reading Marseille slips to another defeatFIFA 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 …
Continue reading FIFA boss sends his own apology to BrazilThe 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 …
Continue reading UK rejects no-handshake Olympics adviceAustralian 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, …
Continue reading Mixed results for Aust as ACL kicks offIOC 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 …
Continue reading IOC in Rio ahead of golf course decisionIreland’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. …
Continue reading Bowe hits target with Ulster returnThe 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 …
Continue reading Qatari investors take full control of PSGGregg 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 …
Continue reading Wylde and Celik walk out on RangersSpain’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 …
Continue reading Valverde edges out Gerrans in FranceThe 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 …
Continue reading Korea beat Hockeyroos in PerthZak 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 …
Continue reading Whitbread keen to stay on with CanariesThree-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 …
Continue reading Pohang Steelers open with 3-0 win at GambaFIFA 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. …
Continue reading Blatter arrives in BangladeshSouth Africa’s cricketing steam train looks set to keep rolling over New Zealand in the Test series, but the hosts are hoping a new format will signal a change of …
Continue reading South Africa sets sights on top spot
