Rabbitohs heroes honoured with Key to the City

Sydney (Tribune International; Oct 9, 2014): The South Sydney Rabbitohs will receive the Key to the City of Sydney from Lord Mayor Clover Moore at a reception in Town Hall Square tomorrow,... Read more »

Make FIFA report public, says Garcia

Chairman of the inquiry into bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups wants his report to be made public by FIFA Michael Garcia, the chairman of the inquiry into the... Read more »

Saqlain to help Ajmal correct illegal action

KARACHI: Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will help countryman Saeed Ajmal correct his bowling action which led to his suspension from international cricket, he confirmed Wednesday. Saqlain, 37, invented the “doosra”, a... Read more »

Ajmal vows quick return to cricket

Pakistan off-spinner suspended from bowling by the ICC after action deemed illegal; PCB may appeal decision. Banned Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has vowed to correct his illegal bowling action and return to... Read more »

Federer reaches semi in epic US Open comeback

Roger Federer to play Marin Cilic after saving two match points and coming back from two sets down against Gael Monfils. Roger Federer has pulled off a remarkable comeback after fighting off two match... Read more »

Djokovic defeats Murray to reach US Open semi

World number one to meet Kei Nishikori who becomes Japan’s first semi- finalist in the tournament in almost a century. Novak Djokovic has defeated Andy Murray to set up a US Open... Read more »

Balotelli debuts in Liverpool’s win

Sterling, Gerrard, Moreno on the score-sheet at White Hart Lane, while Aston Villa seal a close win over Hull. Liverpool produced an irresistible performance to beat a toothless Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at... Read more »

Perera leads Sri Lanka to series-win

All-rounder tears through Pakistan’s batting line-up to lead hosts to a comfortable seven-wicket win in the third ODI. All-rounder Thisara Perera led Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket victory on the Duckworth/Lewis Method against... Read more »

Marinos fined for banana wave

Japanese football club punished after fan waved banana at Brazil striker Renato during league match. Japan’s Yokohama Marinos club have been slapped with a $48,179 fine after a fan made a racist... Read more »

Benaud can ‘work from home’

Unwell cricket commentator offered the chance by broadcasters to work from home in the Aus-Ind Test series. Australia’s voice of cricket Richie Benaud has been offered the chance to commentate on Test... Read more »

Records tumble en route Australia’s win

Glenn Maxwell smashes 46-ball 93 as tourists get Tri-series campaign up and running with massive win against Zimbabwe. Australia racked up the records in its first game in Zimbabwe in 10 years, hitting... Read more »

South Africa sweep Zimbabwe ODI series

Opener Quinton de Kock smashes 84 as Zimbabwe lose third and final ODI against the Proteas by seven wickets. Opener Quinton de Kock smashed 84 as a weakened South Africa crushed Zimbabwe... Read more »

South Africa ODI series vs Zimbabwe

Hosts’ batsmen falter again in a 61-run loss that allows South Africa an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Quinton de Kock tied a One-Day International record as South Africa beat... Read more »

Sri Lanka gives Jayawardene winning farewell

COLOMBO: Former captain Mahela Jayawardene was given a fairytale sendoff in his last test match as Sri Lanka eased to a 105-run victory that completed a 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan on... Read more »

Pakistan need 271 to win Sri Lanka Test

COLOMBO: Pakistan were set a target of 271 to win the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday and draw the two-match series 1-1. The hosts were bowled out for... Read more »

Herath takes nine as Sri Lanka fight back

Left-arm spinner’s record-breaking effort takes hosts in the lead against as Pakistan struggle in the second Test. Mahela Jayawardene remained unbeaten on 49 in his farewell innings after spinner Rangana Herath’s career-best... Read more »

Pakistan dig deep after Herath’s five

Left-arm spinner bags 20th five-wicket haul to dent tourists’ reply after Sri Lanka post 320 in their first-innings. Rangana Herath again put Pakistan in a spin with a five-wicket haul but half-centuries... Read more »

Kaneria loses final legal challenge against spot-fixing life ban

LONDON: Former Pakistan international Danish Kaneria has lost his final legal challenge in an English court against a life ban imposed by the England and Wales Cricket Board for spot-fixing while playing... Read more »

Younis’ ton leads Pakistan’s recovery

Former captain hits 24th Test century as tourists recover from shaky start on first day of the opening Test against SL. Younis Khan hit an eventful century and lifted Pakistan to a respectable... Read more »

Mohammad Aamer hopes for earlier return from spot-fixing ban

DISGRACED Pakistan paceman Mohammad Aamer says he hopes to return to the game before a five-year ban ends next year if the world cricket body amends its anti-corruption code. Aamer’s spot-fixing ban... Read more »

Argentina beats Netherlands to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO: Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout in Sao Paulo on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1990. Argentina goalkeeper Sergio... Read more »

SF preview: Brazil v Germany

German coach believes Neymar’s absence could make Brazil stronger as the two sides prepare to meet in the semi-final. Brazil will grind to a halt when the hosts, missing injured talisman Neymar and... Read more »

Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano dies

The former Real Madrid, Argentina and Spain striker dies aged 88 after suffering a heart attack in Madrid. Former Real Madrid forward Alfredo Di Stefano, 88, one of the greatest footballers of all time,... Read more »

Krul the hero for Dutch in penalties win over Costa Rica

The Netherlands advanced to a World Cup semi-final with Argentina by beating Costa Rica 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday with substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul saving two of the penalties after the... Read more »