Punished Pakistan players demand explanation LAHORE, Pakistan - Pakistani cricketers demanded Friday to know why they were punished with bans and fines as a tribunal started an appeals process against sanctions imposed by sporting authorities.
Benitez switches focus to Chelsea after European exit LIVERPOOL, England - Surveying the remains of a season littered with failed domestic and European challenges, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has a clear image of what lies ahead of him.
Rooney named Football Writers Player of the Year Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney claimed his second award of a remarkable season on Friday when he was named Player of the Year for the first time by the Football Writers Association.
Flores delighted by Atletico’s Europa run If you had asked Spanish fans which of their sides would be the only one to reach a European final this season few would have picked Atletico Madrid.
Fulham find new heroes on Europa night Fulham have always been a club where old men talked fondly of the glory days long past but now a whole new generation have been given memories to last a lifetime after a night at Craven Cottage.
Al Wasl crowned champions DUBAI — Al Wasl were crowned champions of the AGCC Club Championship following their 1-1 home draw against Qatar’s Qatar at Zabeel Stadium here on Tuesday night.
Sepahan sink to Al Ain’s Sand AL AIN — Al Ain ended their AFC Champions League campaign in stellar fashion with a crisp 2-0 win over Iran’s Sepahan in a Group C fixture at the Shaikh Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday night.
Look who’s ‘Special One’ Inter Milan reached the Champions League final on Wednesday, beating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their semifinal despite playing an hour of the game with 10 men.
Barca give Real hope in title run-in Pep Guardiola has 72 hours to repair the battered morale of his Barcelona side before resuming the defence of their La Liga title at Villarreal on Saturday.
Inter loses to Barcelona but advances to final BARCELONA — Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan lineup overcame Thiago Motta’s early sending off and a late Barcelona rally to reach the Champions League final at the expense of the defending champions.
