AFP, PERTH: Mitchell Johnson’s fearsome reputation on what has been termed the fastest pitch on the planet looms as a big threat to New Zealand chasing a series-levelling win in Friday’s second Test in Perth. Johnson ranks second only to Glenn McGrath (52) for most wickets taken at the pacey…

Bangladesh, in their both the World Cup and AFC Asian Cup joint-qualification mission, will play the sixth match today when they will face Tajikistan…

AFP, WASHINGTON: Michael Phelps is heading for the Rio Olympics next year a new man after coming through the toughest period of his life, he told American magazine Sports Illustrated. In a cover feature entitled “The Rehabilitation of Michael Phelps”, the man who has won 18 Olympic titles,…

AFP, MONTEVIDEO: Brazil superstar Neymar returns from suspension to face an injury-hit Argentina on Thursday as South America’s qualifying campaign…

AFP, LOS ANGELES: Football players under the age of 10 will be banned from heading as part of a series of safety measures aimed at tackling head injuries in the sport, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has announced, ending the threat of a proposed class-action lawsuit. The revised safety measures…

AP, CLAIREFONTAINE (FRANCE): France’s upcoming matches against Germany and England have extra significance in the absence of first-choice striker…

AFP, LONDON: Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney stole the show at a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) event by ‘slapping’ a wrestler who goaded him at ringside. Rooney has come under fire over a shortage of goals this season, but he showed that he could still find the target after…

Suspended FIFA chief Blatter in hospital AFP, GENEVA: Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been hospitalised, after being placed under medical observation for stress, but he is expecting to leave the facility early next week, his spokesman said Wednesday. “He is now, at this moment in hospital,”…