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Scottish consortium acquires Rangers stake 31 Dec 2014 - 07:40 pm

Ibrox Stadium LONDON - The largest shareholder of fallen Scottish giants Rangers, investment group Laxey Partners, confirmed on Wednesday that it has relinquished...

Ethiopian double in Sao Paulo year-end race 31 Dec 2014 - 07:38 pm

SAO PAULO - Ethiopian athletes scored a double success Wednesday in the traditional New year's Eve road race in Sao Paulo, with Dawit...

Detroit's Suh wins appeal, to play against Dallas 31 Dec 2014 - 07:03 pm

NEW YORK - Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh won his appeal on Tuesday of a one-game suspension by the National Football League...

Hull manager Bruce rules out Newcastle move 31 Dec 2014 - 06:49 pm

Hull manager Bruce rules out Newcastle move LONDON - Hull City manager Steve Bruce on Wednesday ruled himself out of the running to...

Blackhawks set for outdoor showdown with Capitals 31 Dec 2014 - 06:47 pm

Blackhawks celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche on December 27, 2014 in Denver WASHINGTON - Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, each a...

Wigan chairman Whelan banned for race remarks 31 Dec 2014 - 06:43 pm

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan LONDON - Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has been banned from all football-related activity for six weeks over...

Dhoni's shock exit catches India off-guard 31 Dec 2014 - 12:08 pm

NEW DELHI---India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's sudden decision to quit Test cricket caught the country's media and former players by surprise Wednesday, even...

Lehmann demands improved Aussie catching in final Test 31 Dec 2014 - 12:07 pm

MELBOURNE---Australia's sloppy catching is down to a lack of confidence, coach Darren Lehmann said Wednesday, calling for better at next week's final Test...

Cabaye fires PSG to victory over Inter Milan 31 Dec 2014 - 12:05 pm

PSG's Brazilian defender Marquinos (L) vies for the ball with FC Inter FC Inter Milano's midfielders Joel Chukwuma Obi (R) in Marrakesh on...

Brazil sports minister blasts 'unfair' criticism 31 Dec 2014 - 11:38 am

BRASILIA, Brazil---A controversial evangelical pastor's nomination as Brazil's new sports minister came under fire Tuesday, a year and a half before Rio stages...

Dhoni announces retirement from Tests 31 Dec 2014 - 12:50 am

Indian batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays a shot during the final day of the third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground...

Qatar 2015 honours volunteers of Asian Clubs championship 31 Dec 2014 - 12:24 am

Volunteers of the 17th Asian Clubs League Championship were honoured at a special ceremony held at the Qatar 2015 Volunteers Centre, located at...

El Shaarawy leads Milan to victory over Real Madrid 30 Dec 2014 - 09:47 pm

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (right) vies for the ball against AC Milan's Stephan El-Shaarawy DUBAI - Serie A giants AC Milan 'ended' Real...

Aston Villa fined for player disorder 30 Dec 2014 - 09:40 pm

Benteke gets involved in a melee near the dugout as players from both Villa and Spurs get involved LONDON - Aston Villa have...

Leo, May banned over Premiership brawl 30 Dec 2014 - 08:39 pm

Tom May and Daniel Leo: Red cards for duo on Boxing Day LONDON - London Irish lock Daniel Leo and London Welsh centre...

West Brom pour scorn on Berahino rumours 30 Dec 2014 - 08:36 pm

West Brom pour scorn on Saido Berahino rumours LONDON - British press reports linking West Bromwich Albion's out-of-favour striker Saido Berahino with a...

South Africa name squad for Africa Cup of Nations 30 Dec 2014 - 07:00 pm

Rantie named in South Africa's provisional squad for Africa Cup of Nations JOHANNESBURG - South Africa coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba surprisingly leaving out...

Marsh joins select club run out on 99 30 Dec 2014 - 05:51 pm

Marsh looks on in disbelief after Kohli ran him out for 99 MELBOURNE - Shaun Marsh joined an unwanted select group in Test...