Football
FIFA bans 74 for match-fixing in Italy, South Korea
FIFA has banned 74 more officials and players from world soccer for helping fix matches, this time in Italy and South Korea.
Acclimatising fast is very important: Koevermans
India's football coach Wim Koevarmans said acclimatisation will be the key as his boys gear up for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers starting here March 2.
Raheem Sterling needs a rest, believes Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers
The Jamaican-born youngster, who signed a lucrative new contract in December, has made 35 first-team appearances this campaign but has only started one of Liverpool's last six matches.
Inter fined 50,000 euros for Balotelli racist abuse
Meanwhile, AC Milan have been handed a 10,000-euro fine as well as their supporters showcased insulting banners aimed at Inter players and fans.
Third goal-line technology system approved by FIFA
The German-manufactured Cairos system uses magnetic fields set up around the goals to determine whether or not the ball has crossed the line in situations where it is not clear to the naked eye.
Man Utd chief executive Gill to step down in June
Executive vice chairman Ed Woodward will assume his responsibilities.
Bayern Munich cruise to 3-1 win over beleaguered Arsenal
Bayern Munich seized on the uncertainty sweeping through Arsenal to claim a 3-1 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match .
Chelsea, Manchester City register thumping wins
Chelsea beat Brenford 4-0 thanks to goals from Mata, Oscar, Lampard and Terry. City won by the same score against Leeds.
Chelsea win, Liverpool lose in Europa League
Another Premier League team Tottenham will take a 2-1 lead to Lyon next Thursday.
Dortmund held to a 2-2 draw by Shakhtar in the first leg
Borussia Dortmund grabbed a late 2-2 draw at Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday in a Champions League last 16 first leg.
Lavezzi and Pastore score as PSG beat Valencia 2-1
Goals by Ezequiel Lavezzi and Javier Pastore gave PSG an important 2-1 away win at Valencia in the first leg of last-16 match.
Real Madrid thrash Man Utd in the financial stakes
Real's earnings of 513 million euros beat La Liga rivals Barcelona into second place on 483 million, with United a distant third on 396 million.
Juventus extend their lead on top with a win
Defending champion Juventus beat Fiorentina 2-0 in the Serie A on Saturday to extend their advantage at the top.
Bagan coach Bencherifa rues not winning penalty in derby
In a 52nd-minute move from Odafa Okolie, Tolgay Ozbey's powerful shot was handled by Uga Okpara inside the East Bengal box but the Kerala referee Santosh Kumar overruled the appeal.
FIH mulling to introduce club World Cup in India: Negre
After football and cricket, hockey is the latest sport which is set to introduce a world championship of clubs with the FIH mulling a Club WC to be held in India from next year.
FIFA launches website for whistleblower reports
Alleged infringements of FIFA's Code of Ethics reported at the site will directly reach its lead ethics prosecutor, Michael Garcia.
