The International Cricket Council have charged and suspended Pakistan’s trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for several offences under their anti-corruption laws.
All three players claim their innocence, as both the ICC and the Metropolitan are investigating the players alleged roles in a betting scam. At least for now, they have been suspended.
It [...]
Defender Paul Konchesky has signed a four-year deal with Liverpool, after completing his transactions from Fulham.
The 29-year-old Briton thus rejoins his former manger Roy Hodgson, who left Craven Cottage for Anfield Road earlier this year.
Konchesky usually plays left back, a position Liverpool has needed reinforcement to for some time now. Daniel Agger has played that [...]
World number 2 Roger Federer cruised through the first round of the 2010 US Open, outplaying Argentinian Brian Dabul, and eventually winning 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.
The highlight of the match came in the second set with Federer producing an almost exact copy of last year’s famous winner between-the-legs in the US Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
With [...]
Blackburn Rovers have signed veteran striker Benjani on a one-year loan contract from Manchester City.
The 32-year-old Zimbabwe international joins a Blackburn team short on attacking options, and he might play already on Saturday’s home game against Arsenal.
Benjani, whose full name is Benjamin Mwaruwari, has been with Portsmouth and French side Auxerre earlier in his career. [...]
Tiger Woods finally looked himself again at the Barclays at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey, shooting a 6-under-par 65 to secure a share of the lead after day 1.
Woods, who completed his divorce earlier this week, got off to a flying start with four birdies on the front nine. Three more on the back [...]
Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano is leaving Anfield Road and is heading for Camp Nou and Barcelona Football Club.
The 26-year-old former West Ham players will join the Catalan team on a £ 16 million transfer fee which could increase to £ 22 million if certain criteria are met.
Mascherano had himself stated that he wanted out of [...]
Arsenal have completed the signing of French defender Sebastien Squillaci from Sevilla.
Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the deal for the 30-year-old centre-back had been sealed after the Spanish club accepted an offer last week.
Squillaci will not play in Saturday’s Premier League game at Blackburn but will be eligible for the Champions League campaign.
The [...]
Liverpool flop Alberto Aquilani has joined Juventus on a season-long loan. The player only arrived at Anfield before last season, but never made any impact at the Merseyside club.
Aquilani was bought as a replacement for Xabi Alsono after the latter’s departure to Real Madrid. Liverpool reportedly paid as much as £ 20 million for the [...]
Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids has decided to make a comeback to professional football after two years of retirement, and has signed a “pay-as-you-play” contract with Championship team Crystal Palace.
37-year-old Davids last played with Ajax Amsterdam in 2008, which is also the club where he started his career.
Earlier in his career the midfielder has played for [...]
Tottenham have signed former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas on a one-year contract. Manager Harry Redknapp described the move as a “no-brainer”.
The center half, who turned 33 this week, reportedly left the Gunners because the club would not meet his salary demands. Redknapp however, stated that Tottenham are not “breaking the bank” to sign [...]
