New Delhi, Dec 3 : Union Government on Thursday introduced the annual recognition procedure for all National Sports Federations.
ANI Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:16 -0500

New Delhi, Dec 3 : The Union Government has prepared a comprehensive security plan, in consultation with the central security agencies and the Delhi Police, for providing security to next year's Commonwealth Games.
ANI Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:15 -0500

Lahore, Dec.3 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suffered whopping losses of 51.22 million dollars due to the refusal of foreign teams to visit the country due to security concerns.
ANI Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:50:06 -0500

Karachi, Dec.3 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is eager to revive cricketing ties with India, and is likely to seek the International Cricket Council's (ICC) help in this regard during the two-day meeting of the ICC Task Force, which is scheduled to take place in Dubai on December 6-7.
ANI Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:50:06 -0500

Lahore, Dec.3 : In order to keep himself fresh and avoid a burn out, flamboyant Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has decided not to play Test cricket until the 2011 World Cup.
ANI Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:50:05 -0500

Cape Town (South Africa), Dec.3 : Football's governing body FIFA has rejected plans to use five referees in matches at next year's World Cup, but revealed that it will investigate French football star Thierry Henry's handball against Ireland.
ANI Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:50:02 -0500

New Delhi, Dec.3 : Enforcement Directorate officials have raided at least ten offices of EMAAR MGF, the main company involved with the Commonwealth Games construction project, since this morning.
ANI Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:10:11 -0500

Madrid, Dec 2 (DPA) Real Madrid playmaker Kaka might be out for up to 10 days with a groin strain, according to sports dailies AS and Marca Wednesday.
IANS Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:40:02 -0500

ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France - Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo retired from tennis Thursday, saying she no longer had a burning desire for competition. The 30-year-old Frenchwoman, a for...
StarTribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:35:51 -0500

JERUSALEM, Dec 3 (IPS) - Without an efficient bureaucracy, occupation of the land of another people cannot be sustained. This is all the more true of Israel's 42-year occupation of Palestinian lands...
IPS Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:28:16 -0500

Wolves club captain Jody Craddock has stressed the need for players to stay upbeat if they are to triumph in the battle for Barclays Premier League survival.Wolves have gone eight league games without...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:27:40 -0500

Manchester United have ended their interest in Adem Ljajic and decided not to take up the option to sign the Partizan Belgrade midfielder.The 18-year-old Serbian had been lined up for a potential move...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:27:39 -0500

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish insists any players he signs during January must have the right character to blend in with the current "tremendous spirit" he has developed in the dressing room.McLeish...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:27:38 -0500

The Mavericks made 17 of 19 shots and opened a 27-point lead in a nearly flawless second period, burying the Nets early in former New Jersey captain...
The Examiner Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:24:40 -0500

NFL teams now have new, stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries, guidelines that go into effect this week.In the latest step by the...
The Examiner Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:24:38 -0500

Cincinnati 's football meeting room lists six defensive goals for each game. In the last three weeks, only two of the goals were met - including winning the game.That's a bad sign.The fifth-ranked Bea...
The Examiner Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:24:36 -0500

Daryl Tuffey has said he was nervous going into the second Test against Pakistan in Wellington, given that he last played a Test for New Zealand more than five years ago and the man he was replacing, ...
Cricinfo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:23:23 -0500

Virender Sehwag blazed his way to the second-fastest double century in Test history as India dominated day two of the final Test against Sri Lanka.The opener's blistering innings saw him reach 200 off...
BBC Sport Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:11:29 -0500

Dallas Mavericks hit them with a 49-point second quarter, the Nets simply had no fight left.New Jersey was pounded into NBA infamy Wednesday night, falling 117-101 for its 18th straight loss to start ...
International Herald Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:08:29 -0500

Filed at 4:49 a.m. ET NFL teams now have new, stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries, guidelines that go into effect this week.In ...
International Herald Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:08:27 -0500

Mauresmo, 30, topped the WTA rankings in September 2004 and clinched her two grand slam titles in 2006 when she won the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Reuters Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:03:34 -0500

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A three-putt bogey at the last dropped home favorite Stuart Appleby into a tie for the lead with compatriot Scott Hend on six-under-par after a blustery first round at the Australia...
Reuters Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:03:33 -0500

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (Reuters) - American Lindsey Vonn renewed her love affair with the Canadian Rockies by clocking the fastest time in training on Wednesday for a season-opening World Cup downhill d...
Reuters Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:03:32 -0500

If only, Jim, Woods had decided to keep his privates to himself, perhaps then we wouldn't be forced to talk about him. If Woods thinks that vague apology is going to get him off the hook, then he is,...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:37 -0500

South Africans are choosing to buy tickets for teams such as Brazil and England over the poor performing Bafana Bafana, World Cup organising committee chief executive Danny Jordaan said on Thursday. ...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:34 -0500

Clayton Barnes, Xolani Mbanjwa and Kowthar Solomons Staff Reporters International football icon David Beckham has given Cape Town and South Africa the thumbs up for next year's World Cup. In an...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:31 -0500

By Michelle Jones and Sapa It arrived in true celebrity style on a private jet, with a red carpet rolled out to receive it and a security escort to the V&A Waterfront where a marquee full of dignit...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:26 -0500

The start of the SuperSport Series cricket match between the Highveld Lions and Nashua Titans at SenwesPark in Potchefstroom was Thursday morning delayed because of wet patches on the pitch. The Li...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:24 -0500

Paris - Two-time Grand Slam winner Amelie Mauresmo of France announced Thursday she is retiring at the age of 30. Geneva-based Mauresmo, a former world number one who currently stands 21 in the ran...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:19 -0500

Barcelona, Spain - Led by Rafael Nadal, Spain enter the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic as favourites to lift their fourth title, although the defending champions could be in better shape. ...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:16 -0500

Melbourne - South Korea made an unlikely comeback from four goals down to claim a 5-5 draw with Spain and keep alive their title hopes in the men's field hockey Champions Trophy here Thursday. Whil...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:48:12 -0500

SAPPORO, Dec. 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)?Pacific League saves leader Hisashi Takeda re-signed Thursday with the Nippon Ham Fighters for a salary of 190 million yen. Takeda's wage is up 75 million yen from ...
Breitbart Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:41:08 -0500

YOKOHAMA, Dec. 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)?Former Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Terrmel Sledge will likely join the Yokohama BayStars, baseball sources said Thursday. "I'm sure we'll be able to reach an ag...
Breitbart Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:41:03 -0500

Nation’s top teams kickoff year-long competition -- Complete 2009-2010 schedule -- Schedules, scores and standings at the National League Center...
PR Web Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:14:00 -0500

Roy Hodgson sees no reason why Danny Murphy cannot continue to play at the top level for many seasons - but warned against expecting the Fulham captain to "hit the ground running" on his return to act...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:07:03 -0500

Fernando Torres could return from injury in Liverpool's game at Blackburn on Saturday.In a match that will be captain Steven Gerrard's 500th for the club, Liverpool could have their feared attacking p...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:07:02 -0500

David Moyes' appetite for getting Everton back on track has been whetted by Wednesday night's gutsy 1-0 triumph at AEK Athens which saw his team clinch a place in the last 32 of the Europa League.The ...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:07:02 -0500

Blackburn's number two Neil McDonald was delighted as Blackburn saw off Chelsea to book a Carling Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa. Blackburn won 4-3 on penalties after Wednesday night's match at...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:07:01 -0500

Arsene Wenger insists he is doing the right thing by treating the Carling Cup purely as a breeding ground for his younger players. Although Arsenal were competing in their sixth successive quarter-fin...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:06:59 -0500

Mark Hughes cannot wait to go toe-to-toe with Sir Alex Ferguson in their Carling Cup Manchester derby showdown. After booking their first last four berth since 1981 by beating Arsenal 3-0 at Eastlands...
Independent.ie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:06:58 -0500

(AP Photo/US Weekly)In this magazine cover image released by US Weekly Magazine, the Dec. 14, 2009 issue of "US Weekly" featuring Tiger Woods, is shown. The issue is available nationwide on newsstands...
The Examiner Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:04:35 -0500

(AP Photo/Gillette, Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2009, file photo provided by Gillette, Gillette Champions New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, and golfer Tiger Woods help launch th...
The Examiner Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:04:34 -0500

(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)FILE - In this April 12, 2006, file photo Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson reacts during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball against the New Jersey Nets, in East Rut...
The Examiner Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:04:33 -0500

(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)Australian Scott Hend reacts to a close put on the 5th green in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 during the Australian Open golf tournament. Hend shot six under the car...
The Examiner Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:04:31 -0500

At the end of a truncated first day's play, which began over two hours late due to a wet outfield and closed early owing to bad light, Pakistan were in an uncomfortable position. There were no hidden ...
Cricinfo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:02:52 -0500

Seattle Seahawks are expected to announce general manager Tim Ruskell's resignation at a news conference Thursday, sources said on Wednesday.The team called a news conference for 1 p.m. ET.Ruskell is ...
ESPN Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:57:25 -0500

Placido Polanco as their next third baseman, according to a source familiar with their thinking. And they were making a "very serious" effort to sign the 34-year-old free agent Wednesday, the source t...
ESPN Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:57:24 -0500

Tiger Woods -- for now.But the world's most famous athlete, who offered a ''profound apology'' Wednesday following allegations of infidelity, might find new deals hard to come by, marketing experts sa...
International Herald Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:48:30 -0500

Tiger Woods on his Web site. It ran with the headline ''Tiger comments on current events.''------I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true ...
International Herald Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:48:28 -0500

Philadelphia 76ers ended with the team yanking his nameplate off his locker and editing him out of video highlights before he was even traded.The Sixers might want to find him a new locker and cue up ...
International Herald Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:48:21 -0500

THE Crusaders are on the verge of moving out of South Wales, a move slammed by former dual code international Adrian Hadley as an embarrassment. It’s understood the Super League outfit are set ...
IC Wales Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:48:21 -0500

THE Crusaders are preparing to announce their departure from South Wales before the end of the week, less than 18 months after Super League’s trumpeted arrival in Bridgend. The Rugby Football L...
IC Wales Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:48:13 -0500

Prepare to be disappointed, South Africans. One of the world's leading sports economists says we're not going to get rich hosting the World Cup. There will be no economic bonanza, according to a ne...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:28:15 -0500

The trouble with trying to replace Jacques Kallis is that, well, you can't. As concerns continue to grow over the fitness of the veteran all-rounder, the national selectors, in order to provide the...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:28:12 -0500

Eagles captain Boeta Dippenaar won the toss and elected to field in their four-day SuperSport Series cricket match against the Cape Cobras at Newlands on Thursday. Both teams are languishing near t...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:28:07 -0500

The Fabulous Gary Player Country Club course is running hard and fast, with a good deal less rough than in recent years, and that means a feast of birdies is in the offing in the Nedbank Golf Challeng...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:28:04 -0500

A high school football-playoff version of "Chronicle Live" will air on CSNBA at 5 p.m. Friday prior to the CSNCA telecast of the St. Francis-Bellarmine game at 7 p.m.
San Francisco Chronicle Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:51:31 -0500

On the same day that Brett Favre said his play this year definitely compares to his performances in his three MVP seasons (1995-97) with Green Bay, the Vikings quarterback was named NFC offensive play...
StarTribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:51:12 -0500

South Africa were also seeded in Pot 1 as the host nation. France and Portugal's omission means they are in Pot 4 along with the rest of the Uefa teams, including Denmark, Greece, Serbia, Slovenia,...
Mail & Guardian Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:44:50 -0500

Australia paceman Brett Lee underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to save his stalled career.Lee, 33, had the procedure done to correct a damaged ligament in his right elbow whi...
Cricket365 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:31 -0500

The Proteas are eagerly awaiting the start of the Test series against England starting on December 16, coach Mickey Arthur said on Wednesday.Commenting on the announcement of an expanded Test squad, A...
Cricket365 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:30 -0500

Daryl Tuffey shook off the nerves to claim two wickets for 32 on his Test comeback as he helped New Zealand restrict Pakistan to 161 for six on the shortened opening day of the second Test in Wellingt...
Cricket365 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:30 -0500

Established: 1873Capacity: 32,000Floodlights: YesEnds: River End, Cathedral EndHome Team: South AustraliaHead Groundsman: Les BurdettTest History: 67 Tests; 34 home wins; 16 away wins; 16 drawsLast 10...
Cricket365 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:28 -0500

Greg Mail , the stubborn top-order batsman, has retired after a 10-year first-class career with New South Wales to take a job in banking. Mail, 31, scored nine hundreds for the Blues in 72 games and l...
Cricinfo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:27 -0500

South Africa have proved before that they can come back from defeat, and they expect to do so again on Friday.Proteas' one-day international vice-captain, Johan Botha, was commenting on South Africa's...
Cricket365 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:27 -0500

Jon Holland has been preferred to Bryce McGain as Victoria's specialist spinner in the FR Cup game against Western Australia on Saturday and the Bushrangers are also hopeful of having Clint McKay avai...
Cricinfo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:25 -0500

Duncan Keith have agreed to contract extensions during a news conference on Thursday, a source told ESPNChicago's Jesse Rogers on Wednesday.A source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun that forwards Kane an...
ESPN Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:33:13 -0500

Ogden - Utah's David Foster stretches as he tries to block the shot of Weber State's Damian Lillard during first half action of the their basketball game at he Dee Events Center in Ogden Wednesday Dec...
Salt Lake Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:31:33 -0500

For most of its game against Idaho State, Utah's youth showed. The Utes missed open shots, were outrebounded by the Bengals and execution on offense was lacking at times. But a couple of seniors ste...
Salt Lake Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:31:31 -0500

Comedian Chris Rock undoubtedly put it best when he said, "A man is only as faithful as his options." And few men have the sexual options of the most famous athletes in the world. Even if we confine t...
MSNBC Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:57 -0500

Tony Chibuzor balances a ball on his head. Chibuzor is like many of West Africa's young soccer players — they all dream of playing professionally in Europe.
MSNBC Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:55 -0500

S COTTSDALE, Ariz. — Baseball players want more games and fewer days just hanging around the ballpark. Baseball owners don’t want to try to dictate terms for their broadcast partners, at t...
Boston Herald Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:17:24 -0500

OGDEN — You figure when your center smashes a school record with 10 blocked shots, when your senior captain gets the first double-double of his career and when your team shoots 50 percent from t...
Deseret News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:14:34 -0500

GILMER senior quarterback Darian “Stump” Godfrey leads the Buckeyes into the Class 3A Division I state semifinals against Cuero on Saturday night. -->...
Tyler Morning Telegraph Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:11:47 -0500

Four South Africans have been named among the eight-man core 'merit' panel of referees announced by Sanzar on Thursday to whistle the 2010 Vodacom Super 14 competition. Jonathan Kaplan, Craig Joube...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:02:55 -0500

Dubai - South Africa open the defence of their IRB Sevens World Series here on Friday under mounting pressure from a resurgent New Zealand, Fiji and an England side missing their inspirational skipper...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:02:51 -0500

CATANIA, Italy, Dec. 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)?Japanese striker Takayuki Morimoto scored for his club for the first time in over two months Wednesday as Catania advanced to the fifth round of the Coppa It...
Breitbart Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:54:52 -0500

Hopkins came on strong in the 12th round and his hometown crowd were delighted to see him get the decision by scores of 118-110, 120-108 and 119-109.
Mail & Guardian Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:20:43 -0500

Les Burdett, the long-serving Adelaide Oval groundsman, has signalled the end of 136 years of cricketing tradition by suggesting drop-in pitches could be used at the ground as part of its $450m redeve...
Cricinfo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:14:11 -0500

Shrink Taranaki rugby player Paul Perez today had a $750 fine added to previously ordered reparation costs for choking and punching his pregnant partner. Perez, 23, was found guilty of three charges ...
New Zealand Herald Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:08:42 -0500

Logan » When Utah State defends like it did Wednesday night against BYU, the Aggies are a tough basketball team to beat. When Jared Quayle is making shots, and Nate Bendall is going for double...
Salt Lake Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:06:45 -0500

Logan » In the first half of its 71-61 loss to Utah State on Wednesday night, Brigham Young University shot the ball well, ran its offense well and was rewarded with a three-point lead at halfti...
Salt Lake Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:06:44 -0500

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Move on, mind your business, nothing to see here ... isn't that what police tell the gathering crowds after an accident has been cleared? But this is not that kind of accident...
Sports Illustrated Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:05:18 -0500

Trevon Hughes had all the answers. Hughes had 19 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Wisconsin's 73-69 win over No. 6 Duke on Wednesday night snapped the...
Sports Illustrated Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:05:16 -0500

Al Horford had 24 points to lead nine scorers in double figures and the Hawks enjoyed their best offensive night in 16 years to beat the slumping Raptors 146-115 on Wednesday night. ''It was fun. ...
Sports Illustrated Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:05:15 -0500

Dec 3 2009 by Our Correspondent, Western Mail MATT PRIOR believes England’s fresh approach under a new regime has given them their best chance yet of a concerted surge up the one-day internat...
IC Wales Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:58:39 -0500

Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.Brooks was 9 for 11 from the field overall after coming in with a shooting percentage of 43.2, third-highest on the club. The third-year point guard had a seaso...
International Herald Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:58:39 -0500

Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.The Kings improved to a surprising 9-8, sweeping all four games of their homestand. They are 8-2 this season at Arco Arena.Jason Thompson had 22 points, Spencer Hawes...
International Herald Tribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:58:36 -0500

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks showed little respect for veteran goaltender Martin Brodeur's lofty reputation to cool off the red-hot New Jersey Devils with a 5-2 victory Wednesd...
Reuters Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:53:31 -0500

Miami - Jesper Parnevik, who introduced Tiger Woods to his future wife Elin Nordegren eight years ago, said on Wednesday he owed an apology to his fellow Swede and former nanny. World number one Wo...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:36 -0500

The audio of the telephone message in which Tiger Woods allegedly told cocktail waitress Jaimee Grubbs that his wife, Elin, was suspicious that they were having an affair.
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:33 -0500

I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behaviour my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of ...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:30 -0500

Supporters of hosts South Africa will be anxious onlookers Friday evening when the 2010 World Cup draw is made here before a 3,000-strong audience including President Jacob Zuma. Former national te...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:24 -0500

By Sy Lerman Johannesburg - With billions of dollars at stake - not to mention the other vast implications of ensuring that Africa's first World Cup is ultimately rubber-stamped a success - Fifa wi...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:21 -0500

Mamelodi Sundowns face the biggest match of their season when they meet neighbours and Absa Premiership leaders SuperSport United, in a top-of-the table clash at Loftus on Saturday night. Kick-off is ...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:18 -0500

London - Manchester City can put a lid on what manager Mark Hughes describes as hysteria over their poor form when they host Premier League leaders Chelsea on Saturday. City, who have spent more th...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:16 -0500

By Esther Lewis An upmarket Clifton property has smashed rental records in South Africa, with an international celebrity leasing the luxurious pad for the duration of the World Cup for a staggering...
Independent Online Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:10 -0500

A few days ago Maryland women's basketball coach Brenda Frese started preparing for Thursday's game by watching film of the opponent. She sat down, turned it on, and bam. Eight years have passed, but...
StarTribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:03:09 -0500

Coaching changes and milestones are among the themes as the season begins. Faith Patterson, who led Minneapolis North to five state championships and four runner-up finishes, is now at DeLaSalle. The ...
StarTribune Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:03:08 -0500

As the Fifa World Cup trophy arrived in Cape Town on Tuesday night, Danny Jordaan, the architect of next year's tournament, declared "the death of doubt".
Mail and Guardian Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:57:29 -0500