Kolkata Knight Riders bowled out for 67 by Mumbai Indians
Mumbai | May 16, 2008 10:45:05 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders fell like nine pins and were bundled out for a mere 67 runs against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match here Friday.

 Yuvraj says not worried about his own form
New Delhi | May 16, 2008 9:45:06 PM IST
Kings XI Punjab captain Yuvraj Singh might be going through a form slump in the inaugural Indian Premier League, but he is not unduly bothered as long as his team is performing.

 Mumbai Indians opt to bowl against Knight Riders
Mumbai | May 16, 2008 8:45:07 PM IST
Mumbai Indians captain Sachin Tendulkar won the toss and elected to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 match at the Wankhede Stadium here Friday.

 BCCI to redraw umpires list for its elite panel
Mumbai | May 16, 2008 8:45:07 PM IST
The Indian cricket board has decided to redraw the list of the 30 best umpires on its elite panel.

 Rajasthan Royals looking to bring smile back to Jaipur
Jaipur | May 16, 2008 7:45:12 PM IST
There is an uneasy calm here after multiple blasts rocked the city Tuesday. And under a cloud of suspicion and fear, Indian Premier League table toppers Rajasthan Royals will take on bottom placed Bangalore Royal Challengers in a match Saturday.

 Stringent security measures in Jaipur for IPL match
Jaipur | May 16, 2008 7:45:12 PM IST
A thick security cover will be in place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here for Saturday's Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Bangalore Royal Challengers. The state government and the organisers are taking no chances in the wake of Tuesday's serial blasts that rocked the city.

 Shiv Sena opposes Pakistani criketers in IPL
Mumbai | May 16, 2008 7:45:06 PM IST
Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray put a dampener on the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders by demanding that no Pakistani player should be permitted to play in the league.

 Delhi Soccer Association's summer camp starts Tuesday
New Delhi | May 16, 2008 6:45:12 PM IST
As a part of Vision India's Delhi Pilot Project to promote football at the grass root level, the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) will start its summer coaching camp from Tuesday.

 Manchester bans big screens for Champion League Final fearing violence
Manchester | May 16, 2008 4:29:45 PM IST
The Champions League Final will not be shown on big screens in Manchester following the Rangers riots, council chiefs have said.

 Ashley Cole to attend Cheryl's O2 gig
London | May 16, 2008 4:21:14 PM IST
In a bid to win his wife back, English footballer Ashley Cole is planning to attend Cheryl Cole's O2 gig.

 Daredevils cannot afford to relax
New Delhi | May 16, 2008 4:45:37 PM IST
A gripping contest is on the cards when Delhi Daredevils take on Kings XI Punjab as the race for the semi-finals in the Indian Premier League hots up Saturday.

 Jeev leads, Chowrasia seventh at Irish Open golf
Adare Manor (Ireland) | May 16, 2008 3:46:07 PM IST
Indian duo Jeev Milkha Singh and S.S.P. Chowrasia had brilliant starts to their European campaign as they both had bogey-free rounds on the first day of the Irish Open golf tournament.

 Cricket Australia mulling over its own IPL
Sydney | May 16, 2008 3:46:04 PM IST
Cricket Australia (CA) is contemplating its own version of Indian Premier League (IPL) within two years after the inaugural Twenty20 tournament has become a mega-hit in the country.

 Gilchrist has no security fears
New Delhi | May 16, 2008 2:40:38 PM IST
Unlike his Australian teammates Shane Warne and Shane Watson, Adam Gilchrist is not unduly rattled by the Jaipur serial blasts and has no plans of leaving the Indian Premier League midway.

 Clarke will miss only first Test against West Indies
Melbourne | May 16, 2008 2:40:31 PM IST
Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has confirmed his availability for the West Indies cricket tour, but he will miss the first Test starting next week, it was reported by the media here Friday.

 Federer, Nadal, Djokovic in Hamburg quarters
Hamburg | May 16, 2008 2:40:23 PM IST
Rafael Nadal spoiled the birthday of Andy Murray to reach the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Masters along with the other top stars Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

 Russia celebrates Zenit's UEFA triumph
Moscow | May 16, 2008 2:40:15 PM IST
Russian politicians stumbled over themselves to exalt St Petersburg club Zenit Thursday on their 2-0 UEFA cup victory over the Rangers in Manchester.

 Veteran Deco to leave Barcelona
Madrid | May 16, 2008 2:40:08 PM IST
Portugal midfielder Deco has announced his intention to leave troubled Spanish giants Barcelona.

 Adriano returns to Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers
Rio de Janeiro | May 16, 2008 2:40:08 PM IST
Inter Milan's Brazilian striker Adriano, currently on loan at Sao Paulo, is set to return to the Brazilian national squad following a severe slump in his form and a subsequent recovery.

 IPL match host wants betting legalised
Mumbai | May 16, 2008 2:40:07 PM IST
Sameer Kochhar, TV anchor turned actor and host for IPL tournaments, says betting in cricket matches should be legalised.

 'Terrorist threats to Euro 2008 on Internet just propaganda'
Bern | May 16, 2008 2:40:00 PM IST
Internet sites urging Al Qaeda-style attacks targeting Euro 2008 in Switzerland and Austria were dismissed by police Thursday as nothing more than "propaganda" and "fantasies".

 Attention editors: Sports schedule for May 16, 2008
New Delhi | May 16, 2008 2:39:59 PM IST
The following is the sports schedule for May 16, 2008:

 Tests come first, says new global cricket body chief
Melbourne | May 16, 2008 2:38:48 PM IST
Incoming International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat said that the sanctity of Test cricket would remain, despite the frenzied grab for Twenty20 dollars, it was reported by the media here Friday.

 Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid move
London | May 16, 2008 12:16:20 PM IST
Ace Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he would consider his future at the club after next week's Champions League final.