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Anna joins list of IPL detractors
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Monday joined the ranks of detractors of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament, and said that cricketers being an inspiration to the younger generation should strive for setting higher moral standards.
Mumbai rave party raid: IPL stars Sharma and Parnell deny any wrongdoing
Indian Premier League cricketers Rahul Sharma and Wayne Parnell on Monday denied any wrondoing in connection with a police raid on a rave party at a hotel in Mumbai late on Sunday.
Sports Minister Maken in favour of probe into charges of black money in IPL
Sports Minister Ajay Maken told the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Secretary, Minister of Sports, had written a letter last week to the Revenue Secretary seeking an inquiry to be conducted on the circulation of black money in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Digvijay Singh supports IPL, seeks action against erring players
Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday came out in strong support of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) as a cricket format, but stressed on the need of action against players who "sabotage" the reputation of the game.peaking to mediapersons here, Singh said, "If players sabotage the reputation of IPL then they should be questioned and appropriate action should be taken against them
Liz Hurley says she's closer to Hugh Grant than Shane Warne
Liz Hurley has revealed that she is closer to former boyfriend Hugh Grant than she ever will be to her new fiance Shane Warne.
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher prefer doing their own laundry
Carrie Underwood and her hockey player husband Mike Fisher haven't let fame get to their heads.
BCCI should come under RTI's ambit, says Ajay Maken
Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Monday underscored the need to bring the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Sri Lanka postpones Asian junior athletics event
The 15th Asian Junior Athletics Championships, which was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka next month, has been postponed, the Sports Ministry said on Monday.
Boxing legend Bruno pulls exits charity event over mental condition concerns
Ailing boxing legend Frank Bruno pulled out of a charity midnight trek, which ended early, due to concerns over its affecting his mental condition.
Di Matteo's secret video got Chelsea players 'teary-eyed' before CL triumph
Chelsea players were almost in tears before their Champions League conquest against Bayern Munich in Munich on May 19, after watching a secret video complied by interim manager Roberto Di Matteo.
Penalty corner expert Sohail Abbas confident of Pak winning gold medal in Olympics
One of Pakistan's most popular hockey players, penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas is confident of his team's chances of claiming a gold medal at the London Olympics.
Oz cricketer Pomersbach confesses to his crime: Reports
New Delhi, May 21 Sources in the Delhi Police on Monday said that Australian and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricketer Luke Pomersbach, who is currently out on bail in connection with a case of molesting an American woman, has said that he inadvertently touched the victim and was under the influence of alcohol when the incident took place.
Man U striker Berbatov confirms he would leave club due to lack of playing time
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has said he would certainly be leaving the 19 times English champions due to lack of playing opportunities at the club.
Villas-Boas in no haste to take decision on future
Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has said he is in no hurry to take a decision about his future, as he is set to hold talks with Liverpool officials this week over their vacant managerial position.
City reward Mancini post PL win with 3 yr-15m pounds contract offer
Manchester City have offered Roberto Mancini a new contract for three years, worth 15 million pounds, following the club's historic Premier League title win.
Drogba exits Chelsea post CL win to join Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua
Chelsea striker Dider Drogba after his historic performance in the Champions League penalty shoot-out, is set to leave the club for Chinese football club Shanghai Shenhua.
Bleakley cheers on fiance Lampard and showers him with kisses after Chelsea win
Christine Bleakley, deserves a medal for being a supportive partner, as she was seen cheering, waving a flag and even praying as she joined the other revellers to watch Frank Lampard's team Chelsea play in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Britney Spears 'scares off golfers with her swings'
Britney Spears, who has taken up golf to help her relax, has fellow golfers running for cover, as she struggles to master the game.
Babe Ruth's Yankees jersey sells for record $4.4m
A baseball jersey worn by Babe Ruth has been sold for more than 4.4 million dollars at an auction, which is a record for any item of sports memorabilia.
Chelsea custodian Cech says he was 'certain' of CL triumph after Villas-Boas' sacking
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed former manager Andre Villas-Boas' sacking was the key to their Champions League triumph, as his departure brought luck for them, which they were lacking for the past few years in European competitions.
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