Coach accused of injecting banned drug
The coach of Aussie Rules club Essendon was accused Thursday of injecting a blacklisted drug while his players were given another substance anti-doping regulators say should be banned, a report said....
View ArticleIPL6: Pune coast to first win over Rajasthan
Aaron Finch scored a superb half century as Pune Warriors coasted to a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Match 13 of IPL6 at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune on Thursday. After having lost...
View ArticlePremier League approves goal-line technology
The Premier League on Thursday announced a historic decision to sanction the use of goal-line technology in the English top flight from the 2013-14 season onwards, in a global first for a domestic...
View ArticleFinancial controls for Premier League clubs
English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to bring in new financial regulations in a bid to address over-spending. The controls limit increases in players' wage bills and oblige clubs to restrict...
View ArticleS. Africa's Pistorius hits out at disrespectful 'fans'
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius said he was "deeply disturbed" Thursday by the comments of some of his fans on social media directed at Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he is accused of killing. In a family...
View ArticleChelsea and Benfica reach Europa league semis
European heavyweights Chelsea and Benfica reached the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday and were joined by lesser lights FC Basel and Fenerbahce who made the last four of a continental competition...
View ArticleGarcia and Leishman lead Masters, Tiger lurks
Sergio Garcia and surprise package Marc Leishman seized joint control in Thursday's opening round at the Masters, though tournament favourite Tiger Woods was lurking just four shots off the pace. On a...
View ArticleF1: Webber did not deserve to win, says Vettel
Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel met a barrage of questions about his failure to obey team orders on Thursday with an unrepentant smile and cold contempt for Red Bull team mate Mark Webber....
View ArticleAustralia in a spin over Pakistani refugee
Mired in gloom following a Test drubbing in India, Australian cricket has turned to Canberra's halls of power for succour, asking the country's top immigration official to act as a de facto selector...
View ArticleI've changed much in 'amazing' Dubai: Maradona
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was quoted on Friday as saying he had made the right decision when he picked Dubai as the place to live and that he has changed much since he decided to move to...
View ArticleIPL6: Hyderabad win low-scoring thriller over Delhi
SunRisers Hyderabad pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory in Match 14 of IPL6 over Delhi Daredevils in a low-scoring affair that went all the way till the last over. Delhi put up a good fight...
View ArticleBayern to face Barca, Real vs Dortmund
The prospect of an all-German or an all-Spanish European Champions League final next month remains alive after Friday's semifinal draw. But with the Spanish and German teams kept apart when European...
View ArticleLeishman leads Couples, Furyk and Woods by one
Australian Marc Leishman regained the Masters lead in the second round on Friday while the tournament's feel-good story took an unfortunate turn when 14-year-old Guan Tianlang was penalised for slow...
View ArticleMassa sets pace in Chinese GP practice
Ferrari's Felipe Massa set an 'incredible' pace to top the timesheets at the end of Chinese Grand Prix practice on Friday after Nico Rosberg had led a Mercedes one-two in the morning session. "In terms...
View ArticleDay seizes one-shot lead, China prodigy makes cut
Jason Day put himself in prime position once again to end Australia's Masters jinx when he fired a four-under-par 68 to seize the lead at the halfway mark of the year's first Major championship on...
View ArticleAlonso shows Massa the way in final practice
Fernando Alonso gave team mate Felipe Massa a quick reminder of his place in the pecking order as the Ferrari drivers went top of the timesheets in final practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on...
View ArticleRain-or-shine Painters douse Barako Bull, 106-97
Rain or Shine doused Barako Bull on Friday night to win 106-97, assuring itself of at least a playoff for the second twice-to-beat bonus in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart...
View ArticleF1: Red Bull's Webber sent to back of China grid
Red Bull's Mark Webber will start Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix from the back of the starting grid after running out of fuel in qualifying. Formula One's governing International Automobile Federation...
View ArticleIPL6: Mumbai outclass Pune by 41 runs
Mumbai Indians notched their third win of IPL6 when they outclassed Pune Warrior India by runs in Match 13 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Set a stiff target of 184, Pune were never in the...
View ArticleFA Cup glory in sight for Chelsea and Manchester City
Manchester City and holders Chelsea will both seek to transform underwhelming domestic seasons when the two Premier League heavyweights clash in the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The...
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