The board of New Zealand Cricket must resign.Ross Taylor has become the latest poster-child for the high-performance dysfunction in our national summer game.Hung out to dry in a week where communication was first nonexistent and…
Full Story Editorial: Time for NZC board to resign
The Italian Football Federation believe that Rome and Milan are ready to host Euro 2020 matches. Full Story Rome and Milan for Euro 2020
Full Story Rome and Milan for Euro 2020
Lotus has been released from its contract as an engine supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series and will not return to the competition in 2013, it’s been confirmed. Full Story Lotus confirms end of IndyCar involvement
Full Story Lotus confirms end of IndyCar involvement
Andrea Iannone believes he is already making good progress at Ducati but insists he will maintain his patient, methodical approach. Full Story Iannone pleased with his progress
Full Story Iannone pleased with his progress
Number three in a series of exclusive cards designed by cartoonist Kipper Williams Full Story Happy Christmas from Guardian Business
Full Story Happy Christmas from Guardian Business
For the Boston Bruins , who in defense of their 2011 Stanley Cup title last season were among the NHL’s best performers in numerous team stats, it will mean a slimmer margin for error.
Full Story Boston Bruins: 3 Areas They Must Start Improving When/If the Season Begins
Ten weeks after the Wizards announced that John Wall would miss “approximately” eight weeks because of a stress injury in his left patella, the injured point guard is still unable to practice, scrimmage or even elevate to shoot. Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld and Wall both referred to the injury as a “bump in the road” that Full Story Wizards uncertain when John Wall will play
Full Story Wizards uncertain when John Wall will play
England’s Jonathan Trott says Alastair Cook was dejected by his freak run out 10 short of a double ton in the third Test.
Full Story Cook dejected by run out – Trott
BELFAST (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday condemned a wave of street violence during a trip in Northern Ireland, saying it showed the peace process she has long supported in the British province was not yet complete.Related StoriesTransport for London routes cash into hedge fundsFactories show UK economy on verge of shrinking againCiti gas trades among those that sparked UK probeRoyal Academy show charts rise of British landscapeNurse who took prank call about royal Kate found dead Full Story Flag riots mar Hillary Clinton’s Belfast return
Full Story Flag riots mar Hillary Clinton’s Belfast return
The US adds a surprise 146,000 new jobs in November, cutting the jobless rate to 7.7%, as the economy shrugs off storm Sandy. Full Story US jobless rate at four-year low
Full Story US jobless rate at four-year low
Cincinnati coach Butch Jones will be the next coach at Tennessee, the Volunteers said Friday.
Full Story Tennessee hires Bearcats’ Jones as new coach
FBI agents have raided properties in northeast Indiana belonging to a former NFL lineman and his brother as part of an ongoing investigation by a task force that focuses on combatting illegal drugs and violent crime.
Full Story FBI raids properties of former Jets lineman Fabini, brother
Vitesse striker Wilfried Bony admits he sees the Eredivisie as a “stepping stone” and is keen to test himself in another league. Full Story Bony targets big move
Full Story Bony targets big move
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Belfast on 7 December, amid uprising sectarian tension. The tension was created because of Belfast city councilor’s decision to limit the flying of British Union flag from the city hall. As a result a death threat was issued against East Belfast MP Naomi Long, and 1,000 loyalists marched to the streets of Belfast against council’s decision. Last two bombs were found in other parts of Northern Ireland, indicating the rise of sectarian tension. NO read more Full Story Northern Ireland: Clinton visit amid sectarian tension
Full Story Northern Ireland: Clinton visit amid sectarian tension
Big data is expected to be a big deal in the coming years and venture capitalists seem to agree, having pumped an additional $65 million into Cloudera, a company that promises to bring Hadoop data management tools to the enterprise. Full Story Hadoop startup Cloudera lands big funding for big data
Full Story Hadoop startup Cloudera lands big funding for big data
The latest round of NHL labor talks broke down Thursday when the league rejected the players’ proposal of an eight-year collective bargaining agreement.
Full Story NHL rejects union’s offer as talks break down
Resumption of play notice for Thailand Golf Championship, Saturday. Full Story RESUMPTION OF PLAY NOTICE
Full Story RESUMPTION OF PLAY NOTICE
With his latest endeavor, Shaquille O’Neal now considers himself the “Pat Riley of comedy.” Full Story Shaq looking to become the ‘Pat Riley of comedy’ with new tour
Full Story Shaq looking to become the ‘Pat Riley of comedy’ with new tour
China’s world number six Shanshan Feng will take a commanding five-shot lead into the final round of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters. Full Story Feng further clear in Dubai
Full Story Feng further clear in Dubai
South East Asian country Mayanmar will host the 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Asia/Oceania Zone Group III and IV events back-to-back in late April
Full Story Myanmar to stage Davis Cup festival
