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Ponting looking forward to Ashes next year
Having called time on his successful One-Day international career, Ricky Ponting has made it clear that the Ashes tour to England next year was his goal.
BCCI should step in and sort out issues in team: Kapil
Former captain Kapil Dev today refused to believe that there was 'rift' within the Indian team in Australia but said the BCCI should step in to sort out the "difference of opinion".
ICC ODI rankings: India, SA in race to finish No 2
Australia, though, are the favourites to complete a hat-trick of finishing as the number-one ranked side.
Tevez apologises to Man City over conduct
The Argentine striker also withdrew his appeal against a gross misconduct charge handed to him after he spent three months in his homeland without the club's permission.
Porto face disciplinary hearing over alleged racist chanting
European football's governing body UEFA said it was investigating "improper conduct" by Porto supporters and the hearing would take place on 29th March.
Olympic Stadium not up to Premier League standards
The 486 million-pound ($744 million) stadium has been built without the under-soil heating required in England to stage top football matches.
Man United sees earnings rise by 8 percent
English Premier League soccer champions Manchester United reported an increase of almost eight percent in first half earnings on Tuesday, boosted by strong increases in commercial and media revenues.
Sri Lankan commentator Ranil Abeynaike passes away
Renowned Sri Lankan cricket commentator, Ranil Abeynaike, 57, passed away at a private hospital following a severe heart attack, his family informed today.
China takes first gold of diving test event
World champions Qin Kai and Luo Yutong won the men's synchronised 3-metres springboard ahead of Russia's Ilya Zakharov and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Malaysia's Brian Nickson Lomas and Huang Qiang took the bronze.
Yusuf Pathan confident of making a comeback
Discarded India cricketer Yusuf Pathan today expressed optimism that he would be able to make a comeback into the national squad like his brother Irfan, who is presently playing in the triangular ODI series in Australia.
Napoli favourites against Chelsea? No chance, says coach
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has laughed off talk that his side are favourites ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Chelsea in Naples.
Sania fails to qualify for Dubai WTA event
Sania Mirza crashed out of the qualifying event of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, losing the first round match 6-2, 3-6, 2-6 to Canadian Aleksandra Wozniak.
Afghanistan banks on fighting sports for Olympic glory
Against all odds three Afghan athletes train for the 2012 London Olympics.
Messi scores four as Barca drub Valencia
World Player of the Year's goals help team come from behind to stay in the hunt in the La Liga.
Muhammed Ali's life to be honoured in Vegas
Roughly 2,000 people were expected to attend a swanky gala to celebrate Ali's 70th birthday on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the site of most of boxing's major fights the past 20 years.
ICC turns down PCB's invitation to attend security briefings
The ICC has turned down an invitation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to attend the briefings planned for the visiting security delegation of the Bangladesh Cricket Board early next month in Islamabad.
Graham Gooch gets permanent job as England batting coach
Former test captain Graham Gooch was appointed England's full-time batting coach on Saturday.
Ganguly to lead Bengal in Vijay Hazare trophy
Ganguly had led Bengal in three Ranji matches this season.
Federer comes through tough match in Rotterdam
Former world number one Federer came back from 40-0 down in the 11th game to break serve on the indoor carpet and then had to rely on the tie-break to clinch victory in the second set.
Payday for Sri Lankan cricket team as bank releases funds
Sri Lankan players haven't been paid since last year's World Cup.
Britain smash women's team sprint world record
Pendleton and Jessica Varnish gave a packed capacity of 6,000 roaring fans a taster of what to expect at the velodrome when it hosts the Olympic cycling events later this year by slashing 0.074 off the previous record.
Trinidad soccer federation to sue Warner for funds
The federation has said that Warner controlled a bank account in its name that was set to receive $750,000 pledged by FIFA and South Korean football leader Chung Mong-joon for rebuilding projects in Haiti.
Guus Hiddink to coach Russia's Anzhi Makhachkala
Russian club Anzhi Makhackala says it has signed Guus Hiddink to an 18-month contract.
Olympics minister: Unreasonable to demand ticket accounts
Britain's Olympics minister says it's unreasonable to give a full accounting of ticket sales for the 2012 London Olympics right now.
Ibrahimovic launches biography iPad app
Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose biography has sold more than 500,000 copies, is following up on the success by launching his life story as an interactive iPad app.
FIA will make right call on Bahrain GP, says Red Bull boss
Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One's governing body can be trusted to make the right decision about racing in Bahrain this year, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Injured Clarke to miss match against India
Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss his second successive tri-series match after being ruled out of Sunday's fixture against India because of his hamstring injury.
Guptill continues to plunder runs as NZ beat S Africa
Martin Guptill continued his rich run of form as he scored 78 not out to help New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa.
Egyptian league could resume in empty stadiums
The league was suspended after the deadly stampede and riot on 1st February in Port Said following a match between Al-Ahly and Al-Masry.