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IPL: Pune deal Delhi to the bottom

Delhi Daredevils' David Warner bats during their Indian Premier League cricket match against Kings XI Punjab in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, May 19, 2012. (AP Photo)

Pune send Delhi crashing to the bottom of the Indian Premier League table. Read Article IPL: Pune deal Delhi to the bottom

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad play their way into play-offs

Deccan Chargers bowler Dale Steyn who took three wickets for eight runs celebrates his team's victory during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 20, 2012. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE AFP PHOTO/Noah SEELAM

Sunrisers Hyderabad dashed the hopes of Royal Challengers Bangalore and took Hyderabad into the play-offs of the Indian Premier League in their first season with a five wicket win over Kolkata. Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier play-off match on Wednesday. Read Article IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad play their way into play-offs

England march on Broad's way past New Zealand

England's Stuart Broad, left, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum in their first test match, at Lord's cricket ground in London, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) *** Local Caption *** Britain Cricket England New Zealand.JPEG-02990.jpg

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum says it was a combination of their own slow start and the superb bowling of England's Stuart Broad that cost the Black Caps in the First Test. Read Article England march on Broad's way past New Zealand

Corruption in cricket hits home even harder

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Our columnist Osman Samiuddin takes a look at XI cricketers involved in spot-fixing. Read Article Corruption in cricket hits home even harder

Virat Kohli and Zaheer Khan keep Bangalore's hopes alive in the IPL

Victory by 24 runs in rain-shortened game means Sunrisers Hyderabad must win their final game to go through. Read Article Virat Kohli and Zaheer Khan keep Bangalore's hopes alive in the IPL

Tim Southee's late burst gives New Zealand hope against England

England lead by 205 runs with two days remaining of the first Test at Lord's. Read Article Tim Southee's late burst gives New Zealand hope against England

IPL: Win keeps Sunrisers Hyderabad's qualification hopes alive

Rajasthan Royals beaten by 23 runs in their final regular-season game. Read Article IPL: Win keeps Sunrisers Hyderabad's qualification hopes alive

'Emotional moment' as England's James Anderson reaches 300-wicket landmark

But New Zealand are just 79 runs short of home team's first-innings total of 232 with six wickets in hand at Lord's. Read Article 'Emotional moment' as England's James Anderson reaches 300-wicket landmark

New Zealand shows control in first innings of England Test

Trent Boult and crew keep England on a tight rein for long periods of the First Test. Read Article New Zealand shows control in first innings of England Test

IPL: Punjab and Delhi put on a distracting show

Up against Delhi Daredevils, one step off the foot of the table, Punjab produced a splendid batting display with Adam Gilchrist and David Miller in the forefront. Read Article IPL: Punjab and Delhi put on a distracting show

IPL money not enough to ensure clean event

Asking in a general way why there is corruption in modern-day cricket is like asking why there is crime and criminal behaviour in life. Read Article IPL money not enough to ensure clean event

IPL: A competition courted by controversy

Why the Indian Premier League could also be called the Indian Problematic League. Read Article IPL: A competition courted by controversy

IPL: Sreesanth and two Rajasthan Royals teammates arrested by Delhi police

Take our poll: IPL governing council faces flak but says tournament will go on in the wake of scandal. Read Article IPL: Sreesanth and two Rajasthan Royals teammates arrested by Delhi police


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IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad play their way into play-offs

Deccan Chargers bowler Dale Steyn who took three wickets for eight runs celebrates his team's victory during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 20, 2012. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE AFP PHOTO/Noah SEELAM

Sunrisers Hyderabad dashed the hopes of Royal Challengers Bangalore and took Hyderabad into the play-offs of the Indian Premier League in their first season with a five wicket win over Kolkata. Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier play-off match on Wednesday.  IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad play their way into play-offs

Winds of change swirling around Manchester City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: A Roberto Mancini banner is displayed by fans inside the ground at full time of the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Paul Thomas/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 169058743.jpg

Carlos Tevez and others may follow manager Roberto Mancini out door at Manchester City, Richard Jolly reports from Etihad Stadium.  Winds of change swirling around Manchester City

Ten out of 10 for Sir Alex Ferguson's fond farewell

Manchester United's Scottish manager Alex Ferguson waves to fans before the start of the English Premier League football match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United, his last game before retirement, at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich, central England, on May 19, 2013. English football witnessed the end of an era as Alex Ferguson signed off as Manchester United manager with an extraordinary 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion in his 1,500th and final game. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS RESTRICTED TO E

Sir Alex Ferguson manages his last career match with Manchester United as the fans at West Brom saluted the most successful manager in British football history.   Ten out of 10 for Sir Alex Ferguson's fond farewell

In Pictures: Pro League – Round 25

Al Ain are upset, Al Shaab continue to disappoint and Josef Hickersberger's charm working for Al Wahda. Again

Al Ain are upset, Al Shaab disappoint and Hickersberger's charm working for Al Wahda. Again.  In Pictures: Pro League – Round 25

Horse racing: Trainer opens Group 1 book with a brace

SINGAPORE - MAY 19: Zac Purton rides Military Attack to win the Group 1 Singapore Airlines International Cup during Singapore racing at the Singapore Turf Club on May 19, 2013 in Singapore. (Photo by Neville Hopwood/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 169047976.jpg

Trainer John Moore opened his Group 1 book thanks to a pair of wins at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore. Geoffrey Riddle reports.  Horse racing: Trainer opens Group 1 book with a brace

Paolo Di Canio fumes at his Sunderland players

Sunderland's manager Paolo Di Canio reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, London, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) *** Local Caption *** Britain Soccer Premier League.JPEG-02354.jpg

Italian berates side over discipline.  Paolo Di Canio fumes at his Sunderland players

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In Pictures: Pro League - Round 25

Al Ain are upset, Al Shaab continue to disappoint and Josef Hickersberger's charm working for Al Wahda. Again(Photos)

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In Pictures: Al Shabab give Esteghlal a tough fight

The Iranian club may have beaten the Dubai side 4-2. But the first leg of the Asian Champions League last-16 match was anything but a walkover(Photos)

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In Pictures: Ajman win the Etisalat Cup

An upset at Zabeel Stadium as Ajman come from behind to beat Al Jazira for their second trophy in nearly three decades(Photos)

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In Pictures: Mancini time at Manchester City

The Italian manager had a chequered career at the English Premier League club since joining them in 2009(Photos)

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Video: Monstrous Hot Wheels drive into town

Video: Monstrous Hot Wheels drive into twon(Video)

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In pictures: Sir Alex Ferguson's career at Man Utd

Beginning with a lowly defeat at Oxford United, to a record tally of Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns, Sir Alex Ferguson oversaw the most successful period in the English club's history.(Photos)

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Video: Dany Torres wins Dubai round of Red Bull X-fighters 2013

Video: Dany Torres wins Dubai round of Red Bull X-fighters 2013(Video)

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