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Afghanistan lose landmark match

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:56:32 +0000

Afghanistan suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Pakistan in their first ever one-day international against a Test-playing nation in Sharjah today.

Rugby League launches anti-discrimination campaign

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The RFL has launched a new game wide ‘Tackle IT’ Equality and Diversity programme which aims to increase awareness of issues such as racism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination and prejudice within Rugby League.

No special dispensation for Ajmal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:09 +0000

Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema today denied that spinner Saeed Ajmal has special International Cricket Council dispensation to extend his arm beyond the permitted 15 degrees.

Bolton goes boxing crazy on back of Khan factor

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:04:14 +0000

Nick Jackson reports on how the explosion of interest in boxing in Bolton has seen a dramatic increase in the number of clubs, and in the amount of professional and amateur fighters choosing the town to develop their careers

Jadeja is cosliest player at IPL auction

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:33:36 +0000

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was the costliest player in today's Indian Premier League player auction as the Chennai Super Kings paid more than 2million US dollars to outbid the Deccan Chargers for his services.

Misbah expresses sadness at spot-fixing scandal

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:16:34 +0000

Mohammad Amir's release from prison has reopened the debate over his cricketing future and left Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq speaking of his own "sadness" at the whole spot-fixing crisis.

Mohammad Amir released from jail

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:19:57 +0000

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has been released from jail after serving half of a six-month sentence for his part in a fixing scam.

Monty confident England will bounce back

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:22:43 +0000

Monty Panesar is confident England will harness the pain of Abu Dhabi into a much improved performance as they try to avoid a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan back in Dubai.

Ajmal shoots up the rankings

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:56:30 +0000

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has moved up to second in the International Cricket Council Test bowler rankings after his match-winning performances against England in Abu Dhabi.

Hatton says Khan must avoid Floyd

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:19:28 +0000

RICKY Hatton has advised dethroned champion Amir Khan to swerve a fight with Floyd Mayweather this year.

Games to Gaza!

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:20:00 +0000

Two women are hoping to bring hope to thousands by taking the Olympic spirit to Palestine.

No hiding place for England

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:35:15 +0000

Andrew Strauss stressed England must be honest about their own shortcomings after Pakistan delivered a shock to the system for the world-beaters today.

Pakistan thump England

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:03:05 +0000

England descended to a hapless defeat inside three days after a second successive batting collapse against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Khan camp had no faith in fair hearing

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:40:00 +0000

AMIR Khan pulled out of yesterday’s IBF appeal hearing into his defeat to Lamont Peterson last month because the star’s promoter feared the hearing would be “one sided” and “not fully transparent.”

Khan withdraws IBF appeal

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:13:32 +0000

AMIR Khan has pulled out of Wednesday’s IBF appeal hearing into his defeat to Lamont Peterson last month.

Tendulkar back in one-day squad

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:44:25 +0000

Sachin Tendulkar is in line for his first limited-overs appearance for India since last year's World Cup final after being included in a 17-man squad for the upcoming matches in Australia.

Zesh signs for Hong Kong champs

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Zesh Rehman has signed for Hong Kong Champions Kitchee SC. After a year in Asia with Thai Champions Muang Thong United, which saw Zesh feature in over games, helping the team reach the final of the FA Cup and Quarter Finals of the Asian Champions League, Rehman has headed to new territory in East Asia.

Amir Khan granted a rematch

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:17:36 +0000

World Boxing Association vice president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza has confirmed they have granted Amir Khan a rematch against Lamont Peterson.

Amir Khan among stars at videogame party in Manchester

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:14:06 +0000

A host of celebrities gathered in Manchester last night ahead of the launch of a new handheld games console.

Is this the coolest replica kit ever?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

One football fan has found a fantastic way to show his support for his team whilst working in the Middle East.