Football fans need graduate skills to grasp off side rule
London | May 11, 2008 2:18:47 PM IST
While cricket comes easier to people, one needs to be a graduate to understand the off-side rule in football, says a new research.

 Supreme Court to hear Salim Malik's life ban appeal
Lahore | May 11, 2008 11:18:41 AM IST
Six years after he was banned for life from playing all forms of cricket for and in Pakistan, former captain Salim Malik is expecting a reprieve from the country's Supreme Court, which has agreed to grant him an appeal hearing.

 Flintoff ruled out of first two Tests against New Zealand
London | May 11, 2008 11:17:28 AM IST
England all-rounder Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff has been ruled out of the first two Tests against New Zealand this summer following a side strain.

 Oz athletes may protest China's human rights record during Beijing Olympics
Melbourne | May 10, 2008 3:20:25 PM IST
Australian athletes at the Beijing Olympics will possibly protest against China's human rights record while on the medal podiums during the games.

 Oz professor reveals secret of England's Ashes series victory
London | May 10, 2008 12:25:23 PM IST
In 2005, England stole the Ashes series from Australia by reverse swinging the ball earlier than it had been done before, according to a Melbourne engineer who is quite passionate about the game.

 Bhajji has been unmasked, I have no sympathy for him: Ponting
Melbourne | May 10, 2008 12:15:39 PM IST
Australia's cricket captain Ricky Ponting, who will be leading his team to the West Indies today for a Test series, strongly believes that justice has finally been meted out to Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

 Freddie and KP will fetch a million dollars at IPL, says Dimi Mascarenhas
London | May 10, 2008 12:13:13 PM IST
Dimitri Mascarenhas has tipped both Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen to become IPL million-dollar men.

 Hamilton embarrassed by his wooden Hollywood performance
London | May 10, 2008 11:23:47 AM IST
Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton has temporarily abandoned his bid to make his presence felt in Hollywood after coming up with what he called a "wooden" performance in a publicity stunt for telecom sponsors Vodafone.

 Lampard gets a take it or leave it offer from Chelsea
London | May 10, 2008 11:20:08 AM IST
England midfielder Frank Lampard has been given a "take it or leave it" contract offer by Chelsea.

 Afghan cricket team aiming for 2011 World Cup glory
London | May 10, 2008 11:18:55 AM IST
The Afghanistan cricket team has set its sights on making an impact in the next edition of the World Cup in 2011.

 ManU coach Ferguson not invited to Rooney's wedding hitch
London | May 10, 2008 11:11:37 AM IST
London, May 10 (ANI) Coleen McLoughlin and Wayne Rooney have left Manchester United boss Sir Alex Fergusson out of their wedding invite list in Italy.

 Shahid Afridi plans charity hospital in Karachi
Karachi | May 10, 2008 9:13:55 AM IST
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has reportedly decided to establish a charity hospital in Karachi. Before laving for India to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Afridi is learnt to have discussed his plan with his close friends.

 ESPN, Wimbledon reach coverage agreement
Bristol, Conn. | May 10, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
The ESPN U.S. cable sports network says it will televise matches at Wimbledon through the 2013 season.

 Arrest made in 'Pacman' case
Las Vegas | May 10, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
A 29-year-old man faces charges in the Las Vegas strip club shooting involving NFL player Adam Pacman Jones, police say.

 Colts' Keith arrested outside nightclub
Indianapolis | May 10, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
Indianapolis Colts running back Kenton Keith was arrested outside a nightclub on charges that include public intoxication, police said Monday.

 Spinner Harbhajan Singh gets stiff penalty
New Delhi | May 10, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
The Indian Premier League banned Indian cricket's ace spinner Harbhajan Singh for 11 matches after he allegedly slapped fellow player S. Sreesanth.