Another Trouble For Shoaib Akhtar!

roubles have become a major part of Shoaib Akhtar's life.
Now, the controversial fast bowler has courted problem once again and was almost sent home from England after he denied signing the new code of conduct for players imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The sources within the PCB stated that Shoaib was asked to sign up the code of conduct that was devised by the PCB after the terrible Australian tour early this year that witnessed seven senior players being punished for disrupt

Getting a place in final is our first aim, says Argentina’s Tevez

According to the media reports, ace striker Carlos Tevez, who delighted coach Diego Maradona with two goals in the last-16 win over Mexico, has said that only a World Cup final place will satisfy Argentina.
Tevez headed home on 26 minutes and Gonzalo Higuain added the second goal minutes later. Then Tevez's kick from 25-yards sealed the win before Mexico's Javier Hernandez pulled one back.
The Sun quoted Tevez, as saying, "This was an important step towards getting to the final, which is where we want to be."

Rooney apologises to Manchester United fans

AFP – Thu Nov 25, 8:33 pm ET  

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GLASGOW (AFP) - Wayne Rooney has tried to make his peace with Manchester United's fans by saying sorry for the way his contract talks were concluded last month. Full Story »

If Woods has answers, he's keeping them to himself

AP – Thu Nov 25, 4:49 pm ET  

AP

Over the course of a year, almost everything we knew about Tiger Woods has been turned on its head. He touched new lows, both personal and professional. He lost his wife, his aura, some fans, wheelbarrows of cash and in a sense, every tournament he entered. Even his good name is gone. Full Story »

Murray State edges Stanford 55-52 in 76 Classic

AP – 56 mins ago  

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ANAHEIM, Calif. - B.J. Jenkins scored 15 points, including two free throws in the final 25 seconds, as Murray State held on for a 55-52 victory over Stanford on Thursday night in the first round of the 76 Classic. Full Story »

Alberto Contador repeats threat to quit if punished

Reuters – Thu Nov 25, 5:45 pm ET  

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MADRID (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has reiterated his threat to quit cycling if he is punished over a failed doping test. Full Story »

Hall lifts Oilers past Avalanche

AP – 17 mins ago  

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EDMONTON, Alberta - Taylor Hall scored with 29 seconds left to give the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. Full Story »

Federer on fire, but Tour Finals just 'starting'

AFP – 2 hrs 50 mins ago  

AFP

LONDON (AFP) - Roger Federer insists his imperious form in the group stages of the ATP World Tour Finals counts for nothing now he has reached the semi-finals. Full Story »

# # Ward has no losses but Aussie foe has no worries

OAKLAND, California (AFP) - Cameroon-born Australian fighter Sakio Bika has adopted a "no worries" attitude for his Saturday showdown with unbeaten Andre Ward for the World Boxing Association super middleweight title. Full Story »