Sports News: General

Ukraine has moved to reassure European soccer's governing body UEFA that the bitterly contested presidential election called for January will not derail its preparations for the Euro 2012 championship.

Dubai, Nov 24 (PTI) United Nation have lavished praise on the ICC for its commitment towards social responsibility and said the cricket governing body's effort to use the game to promote peace, development and understanding has been commendable.

Karachi, Nov 24 (IANS) Pakistan's hockey body will seek the government's permission before sending the national team to India for next year's hockey World Cup.

Pune, Nov 24 (PTI) Seasoned Vinay Kumar and rookie Abhimanyu Mithun combined forces for Karnataka in splendid fashion to bundle out hosts Maharashtra for a paltry 105 on the opening day of their four-day Ranji Trophy Super League Group B tie here today.

Hamburg, Nov 24 (DPA) Bayern Munich's fate in the Champions League is out of their hands as they take on Maccabi Haifa Wednesday. The fate of coach Louis van Gaal meanwhile hangs in the balance.

Pune, Nov 24 (IANS) Rashid Khan and Rahul Bajaj shot identical 69 each to take the lead after the first round of the LG Western India Amateur at the Par-71 Poona Club Golf Course here Tuesday.

Hamburg, Nov 24 (DPA) Andrei Arshavin, Zlatan Ibrahomovic and Andriy Shevchenko are just three of the world's most prominent footballers who will be missing the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Rome, Nov 24 (DPA) His motto, quoted from his own website, states that he would play at AC Milan even as a goalkeeper.

London, Nov. 24 (ANI): Australian off-spinner Nathan Hauritz has revealed that he's got a doosra, but is not confident about using it in a game.

London, Nov 24 (ANI): Brit football player Ashley Cole has revealed that he is very proud of his wife Cheryl's success, and denies claims that he is jealous.

Madrid, Nov 24 (DPA) Fernando Gago and Ruud Van Nistelrooy are both considering leaving Real Madrid in January, according to reports in the Spanish media Tuesday.

Johannesburg, Nov 24 (DPA) Are the new stadiums built for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, a country where football jostles with rugby and cricket for audience, destined to become white elephants after the month-long tournament?

London, Nov. 24 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger lost his cool and launched an F-word rant when he was quizzed about British winger Theo Walcott's World Cup chances.

London, Nov 24(ANI): Team principal of Mercedes Formula One team Ross Brawn has confirmed that seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher will not come out of retirement to drive for them.

Hyderabad, Nov 24 (IANS) Darren Morgan of Wales regained the Masters title with ease as he outplayed defending champion Dene O'Kane 6-0 at the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship.

Silverstone, Nov 24 (PTI) Force India today announced that up and coming Scottish driver Paul di Resta and current Indy Lights champion American JR Hildebrand will be tested on the VJM02 car in Jerez, Spain next week for a potential test or reserve driver's role in the team for next season.

London, Nov.24 (ANI): Gunners skipper Cesc Fabregas has no doubt that Arsenal can beat Chelsea and roar right back into the title race.

London, Nov. 24 (ANI): Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has revealed he used human placenta to heal his injuries.

London, Nov.24 (ANI): Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has revealed he loves nothing better than getting his teeth into the likes of Chelsea Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Cesc Fabregas.

Britain's Paul di Resta, the cousin of IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti, will test for Force India in Spain next week along with young American J.R. Hildebrand, the Formula One team said on Tuesday.