Stoke City beats Manchester United for 1st time since 1984 in England's top flight league

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:43

Struggling defending champions Manchester United has squandered another opportunity to make up ground on the Premier League`s top four following their 2-1 defeat by Stoke City on Saturday at the Britannia Stadium.

Cagliari end Viola`s purple patch

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:38

Fiorentina`s promising run towards Serie A`s coveted Champions League places was temporarily halted by a first defeat of the year in a 1-0 reverse away to Cagliari on Saturday.

Luis Aragones, of famed <i>tiki taka</i> dies, aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:57

The legendary Spanish coach, Luis Aragones, who helped Spain win 2008 Euro, died aged 75 on Saturday. After spending majority of his playing career with Atletico Madrid, Luis started his managerial career with the capital club in 1974.

It was a superb win against the world champions, says Kyle Mills

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 00:40

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills said it was a superb effort from the Kiwis to clinch the five-match ODI series against India on a track which was similar to a subcontinent wicket.

Defending champions Rhinos take on Wizards in HIL on Sunday

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 22:56

Defending champions Ranchi Rhinos will kickstart their campaign against Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the second edition of the Hero Hockey India League here on Sunday.

Juan Mata`s Manchester United move delayed over Mohamed Salah's pending Chelsea arrival

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:55

Finally, Juan Mata would be leaving Stamford Bridge. According to reports, Chelsea have finally agreed to a club-record £37m transfer to rivals, Manchester United. Ever since the Special boss, Jose Mourinho arrived from Spain last summer, the Spaniard midfielder has been reduced to a side-show.

India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI - Preview

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 05:09

India would look to gain some valuable experience and confidence when they clash with New Zealand in a five-match ODI series, beginning here tomorrow, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys will begin the defence of their World Cup title on these very shores next year.

Jose Mourinho rules out leaving Chelsea ever again

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:05

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he will never quit Stamford Bridge, as long as the club wants him to stay.

Ominous Novak Djokovic pummels Istomin, enters Australian Open fourth round

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:44

Novak Djokovic`s bid for a fourth successive title at Melbourne Park shifted up a gear with an impressive 6-3 6-3 7-5 win over Uzbek Denis Istomin on Friday, booking the Serb a place in the Australian Open fourth round.

Work to do for Ronaldo to become legend, reckons Pele

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 17:36

FIFA Ballon d`Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional high standards in order to be classed among the sport`s legends, according to Brazil great Pele who compared the Portuguese to Eusebio.

Liverpool revival continues under Suarez

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 00:05

What really happened in Anfield, nobody really knows. But by the sheer amount of goals, Luis Suarez is scoring currently, they are up to something. Ever since returning from the sidelines, after serving a ten-match ban for biting Serbian and Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, the Uruguayan is scoring for fun.

Hockey World League Finals: Spirited India hold Olympic champions Germany to a draw

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 22:39

India came up with a spirited performance to draw with Olympic champions Germany 3-3 and register their first win at the Hero Hockey World League Finals on Monday.