Power shift gives players right to choose in Champions League Twenty20
IPL franchises for the super-rich Champions League Twenty20 tournament in October. In a stunning shift in power, IPL teams no longer have first call on their international stars, as was suggested when guidelines were drawn up for the $US6 million ($7.44m) series. Now a player such as David Warner, who... More
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Man United agree shirt sponsorship deal with Aon
* Manchester United agree four-year shirt deal with Aon * Aon secures sponsorship coup with United link-up * Premier League club offers access to Asian markets By Rhys Jones Aon Corp (AOC.N), the world’s largest insurance broker, has agreed a four-year deal to sponsor the shirts of English Premier... More
Premier League clubs defy economic downturn
England’s top-flight clubs will buck the economic downturn by continuing to increase revenues next season but rising levels of debt could signal trouble ahead, according to the annual review of football finances from accountancy group Deloitte. Read more Read More →
Wigan close in on deal for Swansea boss Martinez
Wigan Athletic have been given permission to hold talks with Swansea City boss Roberto Martinez over the vacant manager’s job at the JJB Stadium, as the Spaniard closes in on a move to the club. Martinez, also being targeted by Celtic, played for Wigan for six years and immediately became chairman... More
Frank Lampard salutes new ‘fantasy’ era at Chelsea
Frank Lampard has welcomed Roman Abramovich’s apparent willingness to return to the lavish spending of his first few years at Stamford Bridge and called for the new Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti, to add “fantasy” to the team’s attacking options this summer. While the Premier... More
England victory can banish Champions League heartache, says Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney hopes victory for England in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan will help him and his Manchester United team-mates get over the disappointment of losing the Champions League final. “We were disappointed to lose that game,” said Rooney. “To be honest,... More
Watch IPL 2009 Matches free live streaming
Watch IPL 2009 Matches free, unlimited access, if any problem occurs visit other channels. IF this channel not works, visit: channel1 Channel2 Channel3Channel4 Channel 2 IPL Live Scoreboard: Read More →
49ers stadium deal includes a cap on public subsidy, possible ticket surcharge
By Mike Swift Just hours after the Santa Clara City Council said it was happy with a tentative deal to build a new stadium, 49ers owner Jed York was talking up the economic benefits of the deal — and the concessions his team accepted to make it happen. “It’s a good deal for both parties.... More
49ers sign Bly to take over for Harris
by John Crumpacker It did not take long for the 49ers to find a cornerback in the wake of Walt Harris’ likely season-ending knee injury. The club Thursday signed 32-year-old Dre’ Bly, a 10-year veteran of the St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. Last year with the Broncos, Bly... More
Phillies letting one fan take their World Series trophy to work
by John George The Philadelphia Phillies and Comcast SportsNet have created a promotion that will give one person the opportunity to take the Phillies’ 2008 World Series Trophy to work. Fan can enter the contest by logging onto CSNPhilly.com or Phillies.com and registering. The grand prize winner will... More
