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Chelsea salute Richard Attenborough after life president`s death

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 16:55

Chelsea have paid tribute to life president Richard Attenborough, who has died at the age of 90, saying that the Oscar-winning film director`s "personality was woven into the tapestry of the club over seven decades".

Hollywood A-listers keen to buy shares in Becks` Miami side

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 17:59

Many A-list stars are ready to buy shares in David Beckham`s Miami side.

Rugby player Keith Mason to star with pal Mickey Rourke in new flick

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 17:00

Rugby league footballer Keith Mason has landed a movie role alongside his new pal Mickey Rourke and `Kill Bill` actress Daryl Hannah.

Gerrard, wife facing legal action over `street brawl`

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:24

England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and his wife are reportedly facing a legal action following an alleged ` street brawl` near the Gerrards` home, which may threaten the football icon`s run-up to the 2014 World Cup finals.

Tendulkar`s mom-in-law `an angel` for slum dwellers

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 17:10

Sachin Tendulkar`s mother-in-law Annabel Mehta has devoted the past 40 years to helping the poor, hungry and neglected people of Mumbai.

Suarez says can`t understand daughter`s Scouse accent

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 15:52

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has admitted he can`t understand his daughter when she speaks to him in English because she has such a strong Scouse accent.

`Angry` Afridi demands explanation over joke on batting skills in upcoming Bollywood flick

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:04

Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has reportedly written an angry letter to the producers of an upcoming Bollywood movie that has jibed his erratic batting skills.

Roger Federer to become father again

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 09:55

Former world number one and 17-time major winner Roger Federer said Tuesday that he and wife Mirka are expecting another child.

Oz team`s loyalties questioned after players celebrate Ashes win with Italian beer

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:22

Several cricketers were pictured drinking the traditional Italian brew in the Aussie dressing room after the team`s Ashes triumph this week, leading some to question their national loyalty.

East Bengal enthral fans with Bollywood song and dance show

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 21:39

East Bengal mesmerised their supporters without scoring goals but with dance and songs as a Bollywood contingent led by Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha took the centrestage at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday.

Tiger Woods to play cheerleading role for girlfriend Vonn in skiing championship

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 16:35

American skiing champion Lindsey Vonn will reportedly have the support of her boyfriend and golf`s world number one Tiger Woods as she competes in the downhill World Cup race at the French ski resort of Val d`Isere.

Suarez seen splashing cash on beer following Liverpool contract extension

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 15:56

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was reportedly seen in a wholesale outlet pushing a trolley piled high with beer bottles just hours after his contract extension was announced.

Moneybags Bolivian club attempting to lure Becks to come out of retirement

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 15:51

Moneybags Bolivian football club Bolivar is reportedly trying to tempt England legend David Beckham to come out of retirement and take part in the side`s matches in the Copa Libertadores, which is South America`s version of the Champions League .

Becks and Gordon Ramsay enjoy boy`s night out while wives are away

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 15:46

David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay were spotted enjoying a boy`s night out in central London with pals Guy Ritchie and Noel Gallagher, while their wives Victoria Beckham and Tana Ramsay had gone for a birthday party.