Dhoni ready to give up Test captaincy for better replacement
January 31st, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 31 (IANS) India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is ready to give up Test captaincy if there is a "better man" to replace him.Calls for his removal as ... Read more...
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Liverpool offer Carroll for Tevez
January 29th, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 29 (IANS) In a surprising turn of events, English football club Liverpool has offered to swap lanky forward Andy Carroll with Manchester City's controversial striker Carlos Tevez.It ... Read more...
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France’s PSG signs Brazilian Alex
January 28th, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Jan 28 (IANS) Brazilian defender Alex joined French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a two-and-half years' contract, the club confirmed.The Ligue 1 leaders had been tracking the ... Read more...
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Brad Hogg hopeful of comeback in T20 against India
January 22nd, 2012 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 22 (IANS) Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg feels his impressive show in the ongoing Big Bash League for Perth Scorchers warrants a recall to the national side.Australia will ... Read more...
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Gayle signs two-year contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore
January 20th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) West Indies' explosive batsman Chris Gayle, who was replacement player last season, was Friday signed up by Bangalore Royal Challengers for two seasons in the Indian ... Read more...
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Win against AC Milan is a huge step forward: Ranieri
January 16th, 2012 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Jan 16 (IANS) Inter's head coach Claudio Ranieri said their 1-0 win in the Milan derby has given them a big boost in the Italian Serie A football ... Read more...
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Playing against Bayern Munich was memorable: Bhaichung
January 10th, 2012 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India's iconic footballer Bhaichung Bhutia Tuesday said that having a testimonial match against German giants Bayern Munich in front of 30,000 fans at the ... Read more...
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Guardiola FIFA Coach of the Year
January 10th, 2012 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
Zurich, Jan 10 (IANS) Spanish soccer giants Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was named FIFA Coach of the Year for 2011.The 40-year-old Spaniard led Barcelona to five trophies in 2011, including ... Read more...
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Guardiola named ‘best coach in the world’
January 7th, 2012 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 7 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has been named the best coach in the World in the annual inquest by the International Federation of Football History ... Read more...
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Barcelona’s Xavi named best playmaker in the world
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 3 (IANS) Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez was Tuesday named as the best playmaker in the world by the International Federation for Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).It is the ... Read more...
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Pinto extends Barca contract until 2013 season
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 3 (IANS) Spanish giants Barcelona have announced an agreement to extend the contract of goalkeeper Manuel Pinto till the 2013 season.The 36-year-old former Celta Vigo goalkeeper joined Barca ... Read more...
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Mancini tells Balotelli to stop smoking
December 31st, 2011 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has slammed Italian striker Mario Balotelli for his smoking habit.Mancini, who brought Balotelli to England from his Italian club ... Read more...
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Henry offered two-month contract by Arsenal
December 29th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 29 (IANS) English Premier League side Arsenal have offered Frenchman Thierry Henry a two-month contract to return to the club he left in 2007.Arsene Wenger had been ... Read more...
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Barcelona-Real Madrid quarter-final clash likely
December 24th, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Dec 24 (IANS) The draw for the last 16 of the Spanish Copa del Rey knockout tournament has the possibility of the two biggest teams in Spain, FC Barcelona ... Read more...
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Warner’s explosive hundred powers Thunder’s win
December 17th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 17 (IANS) Explosive opener David Warner smashed six boundaries and six sixes in an unbeaten 102 off 51 balls to give Sydney Thunder an easy six-wicket victory over ... Read more...
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Manchester City reject Milan’s Tevez bid
December 11th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Dec 11 (IANS) AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that Manchester City has rejected its proposal to sign Carlos Tevez on loan.The striker, who had ... Read more...
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Clarke wants teammates to prioritise country over IPL
December 9th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 9 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke wants his fellow players to prioritise national duty over playing in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) if their fitness for international ... Read more...
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Windies assistant coach Williams appointed national selector
December 9th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain, Dec 9 (IANS/CMC) West Indies assistant cricket coach David Williams has been made a senior national selector.The 48-year old Williams, a former Trinidad & Tobago (T&T;) captain and ... Read more...
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Guardiola upbeat ahead of ‘El Clasico’
December 7th, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Dec 7 (IANS) Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was optimistic over his chances of taking the points in Saturday's "El Clasico" against Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.Guardiola spoke ... Read more...
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Dwayne Bravo to take part in Big Bash
November 28th, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Port-of-Spain (Trinidad), Nov 28 (IANS-CMC) All-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who was recently sidelined with an ankle injury, is to play in the Australia Big Bash Twenty-20 League next month.Bravo took part in ... Read more...
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Leverkusen shock Chelsea; Arsenal, Valencia win (Roundup)
November 24th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Leverkusen came from a goal down to shock Chelsea at home while Valencia and Arsenal registered impressive wins in Champions LeagueThe German team showed great ... Read more...
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Real Madrid romp to victory in Champions League
November 23rd, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 23 (IANS) Real Madrid gave a very good account of themselves by thrashing Dinamo Zagreb 6-2 at home and ensuring the top spot in Group D of the ... Read more...
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Manchester City’s hopes to progress hang in balance
November 23rd, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Nov 23 (IANS) Edinson Cavani scored a brace as Napoli won 2-1 to leave Manchester City's hopes to progress in Champions League hang in balance.The Italian side moved ... Read more...
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FC Barcelona president Rosell to visit China
November 22nd, 2011 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell will lead a club delegation to China in a bid to strengthen "institutional and commercial" links between the club and the ... Read more...
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Zabaleta, Johnson sign contracts with Man City
November 19th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 19 (IANS) England winger Adam Johnson and Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta have signed new contracts with Manchester City.Johnson, 24, penned a new four-year deal which will keep him ... Read more...
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‘El Clasico’ to played Dec 10
November 19th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 19 (IANS) The eagerly awaited game between Spanish football giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will be played Dec 10.The announcement was made by the Spanish Football League ... Read more...
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Focused on helping Real win La Liga: Ronaldo
November 18th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 18 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said his focus is back on the Spanish La Liga after helping his national side Portugal qualify for the 2012 ... Read more...
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Adriano injury setback for Barca
November 15th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 15 (IANS) Barcelona football club will be without defender Adriano Correia for around three weeks after the player suffered a muscle injury while being on international duty ... Read more...
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Injured Michael Owen ruled out for six weeks
November 15th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 15 (IANS) A thigh injury has forced Manchester United striker Michael Owen to be out of action at least till Christmas.A club spokesman Monday said "Michael has a ... Read more...
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Messi won’t leave Barcelona for money
November 4th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 4 (IANS) Barcelona striker Lionel Messi Friday said he would never leave the famed football club just for money.Speaking to the newspaper El Mundo Deportivo, Messi began by ... Read more...
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Tevez to sue Mancini after Manchester City fine
October 26th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 26 (IANS) Carlos Tevez is set to sue Roberto Mancini after Manchester City fined the Argentine striker four weeks' wages, or 800,000 pounds, after he refused to ... Read more...
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Bird drops poo on Sky Sports News reporter Ian Bolton live on air
October 25th, 2011 - 8:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Oct 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sky Sports reporter Ian Bolton had something to laugh about when a bird let down its droppings on him. Normally it is considered a good luck when ... Read more...
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FC Barcelona coach heaps praise on his players
October 22nd, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Oct 22 (IANS) A proud FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola feels the club has an "unrepeatable" generation of players right now.Barcelona have won three league titles and two Champions ... Read more...
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No competition with Higuain, says Benzema
October 19th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Oct 19 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ended the debate on himself or fellow forward Gonzalo Higuain leading the side's attack, saying there is no competition between ... Read more...
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Windies will make fresh start: Pollard
October 13th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Oct 13 (IANS/CMC) Twenty20 specialist Kieron Pollard says the West Indies will start the One-day series against Bangladesh with a clean slate despite losing the one-off Twenty20 International to the ... Read more...
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