Saturday, 24 March 2012

Bangladesh says it will seek review of final-over collision

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said it will lodge a complaint with the Asian Cricket Council about an incident in the final over of Bangladesh's chase in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan

England says farewell to a symbol of รข€˜66

Ten years ago to this day, England said its goodbyes to Kenneth Wolstenholme, a man who proved that football icons can be born in commentary boxes as well as on pitches and in dugouts.

Crew down Impact, Earthquakes impress

Columbus Crew were 2-0 winners over newcomers Montreal Impact, while New England Revolution got on the scoresheet early to edge Portland Timbers, and San Jose Earthquakes beat Toronto FC in convincing fashion.

Killie win hands Celtic title chance

Paul Heffernan scored twice as Kilmarnock defeated Motherwell, boosting Celtic's chance at wrapping up the Scottish Premier League title tomorrow, while Dundee United and St Johnstone claimed respective wins over Hibernian and Hearts.

Boosts for Bolton, Wigan in relegation battle

Bolton Wanderers ended an emotional seven days with a vital 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, Wigan Athletic recorded a shock victory at Anfield by the same scoreline, while Arsenal, Norwich City, Sunderland and Everton won.

Toure rescues City draw at Stoke

Peter Crouch grabbed the lead for Stoke City with a long-range stunner, but Yaya Toure made sure the points were shared as Manchester City provisionally climbed back into top spot in the Premier League.

Guangzhou slip up as Liaoning near

Guangzhou clung on to top spot in the Chinese Super League despite a 1-0 defeat by Shanghai Shenhua, while Liaoning Whowin kept up their chase of the leaders with a 3-3 draw against Changchun Yatai.