Tiger commits to World Golf event in Akron
Orlando (Florida), July 30: World number one Tiger Woods has committed to defend his title at the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational next week at Firestone Country Club, where he has wo
BA losses widen on strike action, ash cloud
London, July 30: British Airways on Friday said net losses widened to 122 million pounds during its first quarter as strike action and the Icelandic ash cloud grounded flights, but insisted it was set
Iran says ready for immediate talks
July 30: Iran said on Friday it was ready for immediate talks with the United States, Russia and France over an exchange of nuclear fuel and added that it was also against stockpiling higher enriched
Murali, Kumble eye bowling academy: Report
New Delhi, July 29: Record-breaking Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and retired Indian legend Anil Kumble plan to join hands to set up a spin academy for youngsters, the players were quoted as
Sri Lanka ex-Army chief faces new trial
Sri Lanka’s former Army chief and defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was brought before the Colombo High Court on Thursday to answer charges of provoking violence.
Karzai urges action against Islamist militants in Pak
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday urged his Western allies to destroy Islamist militant sanctuaries in neighbouring Pakistan after thousands of secret US files were leaked.
Maradona out as Argie coach
July 28: Diego Maradona’s brief but turbulent reign as Argentina coach has come to an end after the Argentine Football Association (AFA) elected not to renew his contract.
The football legend’s 18-mo
Marseille wins French Champions Trophy
Rades, Tunisia, July 28: League champions Marseille won France's Champions Trophy when they beat their biggest rivals Paris St Germain 5-4 on penalties here on Wednesday after the match ended goalless
Maradona lashes out at 'treason', 'lies'
Buenos Aires, July 29: Diego Maradona on Wednesday accused Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona of "lying" and team manager Carlos Bilardo of "treason".
Maradona launched his
Essex snap up Windies all-rounder Bravo
London, Jul 29: West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been signed by Essex for the English county's Twenty20 finals day.
Essex qualified for the last four with victory over Lancashire on Tuesday a