NEW DELHI - Sports minister M.S. Gill Wednesday refused to comment on alleged financial irregularities in the organising committee for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games saying that the issue will be discussed in Parliament.

NEW DELHI - The Indian rugby squad for the Commonwealth Games is sweating it out in Pune without receiving the nutritional supplements and the computer software to develop the skills.

Yousuf will leave for England on Thursday

KARACHI - Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf will rush to London Thursday to join the national cricket team ahead of its second Test against England which gets underway Friday.

14-year-old Dutch sailor girl leaves the Netherlands ahead of solo trip around the world

Air India cancels $1.6 million brand makeover deal

NEW DELHI - National carrier Air India Wednesday said it has cancelled a $1.6 million brand revamping deal with an Australian firm for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Queensland hopeful of securing Flintoff for KFC Twenty20

LONDON - Queensland Bulls have confirmed they are hopeful of securing England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff for this season’s KFC Twenty20 Big Bash in spite of his latest knee injury.

Yousuf will be cleared to travel to England in time: Saeed

NOTTINGHAM - Pakistan is confident that former skipper Mohammad Yousuf will be cleared to travel to England in time for this week’s second Test against England, after he was not able to fly on Monday due to a wrong visa.

Waqar concerned over use of swinging Dukes cricket balls

NOTTINGHAM - Pakistan coach Waqar Younis is concerned about the use of Dukes cricket balls in the series, saying it swings too much.

Disappointed Kaneria vows to make a strong comeback

KARACHI - Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has vowed to fight his way back into the national team after being released to join county side Essex ahead of their second Test against England at Edgbaston, which starts on Friday.

Lee McKenzie to become Formula One’s first female presenter

LONDON - BBC’s Trackside Reporter Lee McKenzie is to become the first woman to present Formula 1 on British TV in the 60-year history of the programme in place of regular presenter Jake Humphrey.

Australian sports firm refutes charges of financial irregularities

MELBOURNE - Australian sports management firm Sports Marketing and Management (SMAM), which finds itself in the midst of controversy regarding the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, has refuted allegations of any financial irregularities.

Minnesota Vikings’ Brett Favre To Retire?

Sri Lanka pile up 425, India 28/0 (Tea Report)

Photos of ciggie puffing England WC stars, WAGs shock fans

LONDON - Fans of the England World Cup stars have reacted with shock to photographs of Wayne Rooney, 24, Aaron Lennon, 23, and Ashley Cole, 29, puffing cigarettes and cigars.

Tea scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Third Test, Day 2

India 28/0 at tea against Sri Lanka

Engineers body offers services to complete CWG projects

NEW DELHI - A group of engineers Wednesday said it was ready to offer its services to help complete several infrastructure-related projects for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

Field of dreams: ‘Crazy’ fan’s backyard Fenway Park in Vermont has become a charity hit

Little Fenway a big hit for players and charity

‘Help me’ tweet rescues lost, injured triathlete

LONDON - A triathlete in the US who got lost during a competition and then got hurt after falling off her mountain bike sent out a desperate tweet for help. Her plea was noticed by her followers who dialled for assistance.

Sri Lanka all out for 425 in first innings

‘Stop finding fault with Red Bull,’ says Webber

LONDON - Red Bull’s latest design concept, the front wing, has come under considerable scrutiny, given its flexibility at high speed when it is supposed to remain static, but racer Mark Webber has told rivals to stop trying to find fault and concentrate on solving their own problems.

Captaincy pressure not affecting my batting: Butt

NOTTINGHAM - Pakistan captain Salman Butt has said that English conditions are not easy for batsmen and they would take some time for adjustment, and added that it is wrong to say that captaincy pressure is affecting his batting.

England pacer Onions hopeful about playing part in Ashes Down Under

LONDON - England fast bowler Graham Onions is still hopeful of playing a part in the Ashes series this winter.

Alonso urges Ferrari to take on Red Bull challenge

LONDON - Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has called on Ferrari to challenge the current supremacy of the Red Bulls after getting himself back in the hunt for a third Formula One world title.

Becks, Gordon Ramsay ‘to open pub in LA’

LONDON - Soccer ace David Beckham and telly chef Gordon Ramsay are considering opening their own pub in Los Angeles.

Samaraweera’s century takes Sri Lanka to 369/6 (Lunch Report)

Ex-racer Watson slams Schumacher for ‘ugly animal instinct’ act against Barrichello

LONDON - Former Formula One racer John Watson has criticized seven-time champion Michael Schumacher for his horror move on Rubens Barrichello during the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Scots Games chief ‘confident’ about Delhi hosting Commonwealth Games successfully

EDINBURGH - The head of Scotland’s Commonwealth Games team has said he is confident that it will be able to “cope with all eventualities” in Delhi amid increasing concerns over infrastructure and corruption.

Indian boys in round of 16 of World Junior Squash

QUITO - India defeated Wales 2-1 to top pool D and entered the knockout stage of the World Junior Boys Squash team championships here.

Vikings teammates say Favre texted them that he plans to retire; team hopes he changes mind

Teammates say Favre texted them of plans to retire

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 2, Third Test

AFA head: Maradona could eventually return as national coach

BUENOS AIRES - Just a week after Diego Maradona was ousted as Argentine national coach, the head of the country’s football association signalled the football legend could eventually return to the post.

Samaraweera scores century, Sri Lanka 369/6 at lunch

COLOMBO - Sri Lanka reached 369 for six against India at lunch on the second day of the third cricket Test here Wednesday.

Gill offers ‘no comments’ on CWG financial irregularities

Redskins’ Haynesworth doesn’t attempt conditioning test, still not practicing 1 week into camp

Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi claims to be in ‘advanced negotiations’ to buy Liverpool

India’s rugby squad slogs without right diet