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Warne accuses Strauss of Test disrespect

Shane Warne has accused Andrew Strauss of showing a lack of respect to Test cricket by resting for England's tour of Bangladesh, and has questioned whether Alastair Cook is up to the task of leading the team in his absence

James switches from Blues to Sale

Former Wales international Dafydd James joins Sale Sharks from Cardiff Blues on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Warne plays down India security threat

Shane Warne has urged his fellow Australians to play in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite threats from an Indian political party.

Strauss disrespecting Test cricket: Warne

Shane Warne has accused Andrew Strauss of showing a "lack of respect for Test cricket" following the England captain's decision to opt out of the tour of Bangladesh.

Mrdja switch backlash prompts FFA review

A competition-wide backlash to Nik Mrdja's late-season signing by Melbourne has seen A-League bosses move to amend their controversial injury replacement rule.

Blues adapting to post-Fevola attack

Some clubs want to win the AFL's preseason cup competition, others are not so focused.

Poor wind snuffs out America’s Cup opener

The first race of the 33rd America's Cup between Swiss holders Alinghi and US challenger BMW Oracle has been abandoned because of unreliable wind, further delaying a bitterly fought event.

Strike bowler Steyn devastates India

South African Dale Steyn has confirmed his status as the world's premier quick bowler with a career- best 7 for 51 on the third day of the first Test against India in Nagpur.

GB reveal six-man Davis Cup squad

James Ward is among three players competing for the two singles spots for Great Britain's Davis Cup match in Lithuania on 5-7 March.

Trimble injury doubt for Ireland

Ireland wing Andrew Trimble remains an injury concern for Saturday's Six Nations clash against France in Paris.

Giants’ Raleigh to face RFL panel

Huddersfield Giants prop Andy Raleigh is one of three Super League players up before Tuesday's RFL Disciplinary Committee.

Rajasthan reveal global team deal

Plans to create the first global sport alliance were revealed at Lord's with Rajasthan Royals leading the innovation

Murray ready for Scotland return

Scotland will have prop Euan Murray available for Saturday's Six Nations visit to Wales.

ICC to discuss Ireland’s status

The ICC board will discuss Ireland's proposal to become a full member when they meet in Dubai on February 10 and 11

Jenkins doubts Jones punishment

Neil Jenkins doubts Wales boss Warren Gatland will carry out his threat to drop Alun-Wyn Jones for being sin-binned against England.

Lack of depth hinders progress - ten Doeschate

Netherlands showed one of the beauties of Twenty20 cricket when the famously beat England, at Lord's

Associate nations eye Caribbean prize

Two places are up for grabs the ICC World Twenty20 in West Indies when the qualifying tournaments gets underway in UAE on Tuesday.

Paced to perfection from Steyn

Steyn's masterclass in Nagpur had everything, conventional swing with the new ball that got him the wickets of Murali Vijay and Sachin Tendulkar and a blistering reverse-swing whirlwind after tea that saw India lose their last six wickets for 12

Steyn credits ball change before tea

The South African fast bowler has credited his seven-wicket haul in India's first innings to a ball change just before tea. India lost six wickets for 12 runs after tea, Steyn taking five of them

Steyn’s best leaves South Africa on top

Dale Steyn took the pitch out of the equation, and led South Africa to the verge of what should be close to their finest Test victory

McKenzie loses Lions captaincy

Neil McKenzie has been dropped as captain of the Lions with the franchise saying they are moving in a "different direction"

Jenkins ready to return for Wales

Wales prop Gethin Jenkins is fit to face Scotland in Saturday's RBS Six Nations clash, but they must continue without hooker Matthew Rees.

UFC 109 Musings

Michael DiSanto, UFC - Late last week, I was talking about UFC 109 to a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and he said, "I wish Randy Couture would just go away; I'm so over that guy." Interesting. When pressed why, he responded, "Because he beats all of my favorite fighters, and the guy is older than I am!" Fair point.

Malik named captain to keep stability

Despite the return of regular captain Shahid Afridi, the PCB does not want to change leaders in the middle of tours

McIlroy set for back injury scan

Rory McIlroy will visit a Belfast specialist on Monday to discover the extent of a back problem.

England women to tour India for limited-overs series

The world champions and World Twenty20 champions will be playing five one-dayers and three Twenty20 matches, the BCCI said in a release

Rayner heads to Zimbabwe for Twenty20

Ollie Rayner, the Sussex offspinner, has joined the Zimbabwe domestic side Mid West Rhinos for their Twenty20 competition

‘Third world’ Barbagallo loses V8 event

The V8 Supercars round in Perth has been scrapped by the sport's governing body, with officials labelling the circuit "third world".

PCB ‘forgot’ about hosting series - Miandad

Javed Miandad has said his country lost an opportunity to host its first series since last year's attack on the touring Sri Lankan side because PCB officials 'forgot' about it

Catalans players arrested over brawl

Five players from rugby league team Catalans Dragons are among nine men arrested after a disturbance in Leeds which left two men injured.

Jets crash in Gosford

Newcastle's place in the A-League final six is safe but its momentum approaching the postseason is full of holes after a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Central Coast on Monday night.

Redbacks keep Warriors to 284

South Australia's bowlers backed their stand-in captain Daniel Harris' decision to send Western Australia in at the WACA, restricting the Warriors to 284

Stricker fends off Donald for win

American Steve Stricker fended off England's Luke Donald to win the Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles by two strokes.

It’s fight or flight for Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix may have received some assistance from the referee to knock off Gold Coast United last weekend but they have not been so fortunate with the AFC.

Coach concedes Windies must lift

West Indies coach David Murray says the side can not afford another batting collapse against Australia in Tuesday's second one-day international at the Adelaide Oval.

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