BCB brings 120 players under first-class payroll
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has finalised a list of 120 first-class cricketers, who will be under its payroll for a year starting from January 2013. The selection criteria have already created some controversies... Full storyMahmudullah fancies chances in World T20
National vice-captain Mahmudullah is optimistic about their chances in the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka as he thinks the Pallekele International ground, where Bangladesh... Full storyAshwin emerges as India’s new spinning spearhead
Pakistan, Aussie seek revival in UAE
Pakistan and Australia will seek to reverse their recent poor fortunes amidst oppressive heat and unusual timings in their limited over series which starts here on Tuesday. Pakistan, who have not beaten Australia... Full storyATP players threaten to boycott Australian Open
ATP Tour players are considering a boycott of next January’s Australian Open in a bid to gain a higher percentage of Grand Slam event revenues for themselves, the Sunday Times of London reported. Full storyOfficials confident of no boycott
Tennis Australia said Monday it was confident players would not boycott the Australian Open over a prize money disagreement, but it was taking the threat seriously. The Sunday Times of London reported... Full storyAustralia determined to beat Pakistan: Hussey
Experienced batsman Michael Hussey said Australia were determined to bounce back by winning their limited series against Pakistan which starts in Sharjah on Tuesday. Full storyNo controversy with Dhoni: Laxman
Just retired VVS Laxman on Monday declined to comment on his relationship with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni but clarified that there was no controversy as has been reported by the media. Full storyDravid, Gambhir recommended for Padma awards
The BCCI has decided to recommend the names of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid and opener Gautam Gambhir’s names for the prestigious Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards respectively. Full storyMarseille sink Montpellier, PSG held
Andre-Pierre Gignac’s late goal sent Olympique Marseille to the top of Ligue 1 on Sunday following a 1-0 win at defending champions Montpellier who are suffering their worst start to a season in 15 years. Full storyReal Madrid sign Spurs’ Modric for five seasons
Real Madrid have signed on Tottenham Hotspur’s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric for the next five seasons, the Spanish club announced Monday. ‘Real Madrid CF and Tottenham.. Full storyCeltic, Malaga have group stage in sight
Celtic will rely on an impressive European home record as they seek to finish the job against Helsingborgs on Wednesday and reach the Champions League group stage for the first time in four years. Full storyFormer stay-away Tevez wants to extend City deal
Carlos Tevez, the Manchester City forward who spent much of last season refusing to play for the club, now insists he wants to stay with the Premier League champions beyond the two years... Full storyWenger vows Arsenal will cope without Van Persie
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal will find a way to replace Robin van Persie despite being held to a second straight goalless draw, by Stoke, at the start of the Premier League season. Full storyMilan want Kaka loan, Real holding out for sale-Galliani
AC Milan are trying to persuade Real Madrid to give them Kaka back on loan before the transfer window closes on Friday but the La Liga club are holding out for a sale, Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said on Sunday. Full storyLate Nikci goal denies Schalke opening win
Schalke 04 were denied a winning start to their Bundesliga campaign when Adrian Nikci scored an 80th minute goal to give Hanover 96 a 2-2 draw on Sunday. Felipe, who like Nikci was making... Full storyDe Jong warns sloppy City to tighten up
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has warned his side they must shore up their leaky defence before they can think about mounting a sustained bid to retain the Premier League title. Full storyRonaldinho’s solo effort illuminates stormy derby in Brazil
Ronaldinho scored a breathtaking individual goal for Atletico Mineiro in a stormy derby against Cruzeiro that produced three red cards and was interrupted as fans hurled debris on to the pitch. Full storySampdoria stun Milan
Promoted Sampdoria consigned AC Milan to a shock 1-0 defeat at San Siro on Sunday, Andrea Costa scoring the winner in the second half to give Milan the worst possible start after a traumatic close season. Full storyBarca sail, Real fail
Tevez tames Liverpool as battling City get draw
