Vettel plans to make century race historic
Sebastian Vettel can make his 100th Formula One race the United States Grand Prix an historic one on Sunday by being crowned the youngest ever triple world champion.
The 25-year-old German, and his
Warner denies pressure after lean run
Australian opener David Warner on Thursday denied he was feeling the pressure after a lean run and said it was only a matter of time before he hits his explosive best again.
The left-hander, whose st
Pak asylum-seeker given Aussie visa after his services for the cricket team
A Pakistani asylum-seeker and leg-spin bowler who helped Australia as they prepared for the first Test against South Africa was today rewarded with a permanent visa to stay in the country.
Fawad Ahme
Australia needs Shane Watson for 2nd Test, says Chappell
Former great Ian Chappell said Thursday that Australia need key all-rounder Shane Watson for the second Test against South Africa, dismissing as "ridiculous" suggestions he was not a top-six batsman.
BBC marks unhappy 90th birthday
The BBC marked the 90th anniversary of its first ever transmission on Wednesday beset by doubts about its future after scandals surrounding its reporting of child sex abuse allegations.
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BBC marks unhappy 90th birthday
The BBC marked the 90th anniversary of its first ever transmission on Wednesday beset by doubts about its future after scandals surrounding its reporting of child sex abuse allegations.
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Watson, Starc press claims for Adelaide: coach
Shane Watson and Mitchell Starc will come under consideration for Australia in next week's second Adelaide Test after drawing the series opener with South Africa, coach Mickey Arthur said on Wednesday
Suu Kyi meets PM Singh on landmark India visit
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for talks in New Delhi on Wednesday, after warning India not to get carried away by reforms across its border.
Suu Kyi, wh
Ten killed in Iran helicopter crash: Report
Ten people were killed today when a rescue helicopter ferrying wounded people from a car accident to hospital hit power lines and crashed to the ground in northeastern Iran, media reported.
"Eight pe
Czechs out to avenge 2009 thrashing by Spain
The Czech Republic will aim to avenge a humiliating 5-0 defeat in the 2009 Davis Cup final when they take on holders Spain in this year's climax starting here on Friday.
The team led by Tomas Berdych