March 31 will mark a series of firsts for the Houston Astros , as they kick off the 2013 season against the Texas Rangers .
Full Story Houston prepares for new challenges in 2013, including Lone Star rivalry
India’s top order failed for the third straight time this series, leaving MS Dhoni, yet again, to revive the innings and steer the team to a competitive score after choosing to bat on a dry pitch
Full Story India’s top order fails, again
India’s top order failed for the third straight time this series, leaving MS Dhoni, yet again, to revive the innings and steer the team to a competitive score after choosing to bat on a dry pitch Full Story India’s top order fails, again
Full Story India’s top order fails, again
Full Story Hussey given perfect send-off in Test swansong
Full Story Hussey given perfect send-off in Test swansong
Full Story Hussey given perfect send-off in Test swansong Full Story Hussey given perfect send-off in Test swansong
Full Story Hussey given perfect send-off in Test swansong
Oman is undergoing rapid changes with regard to population growth, increasing housing demands and decreasing energy resources. The solution to whether the future generation can expect adequate buildings presents itself in the unique form of GUtech Eco Haus an upcoming zero energy building which will be built in Halban on the university’s new campus in 2013. Full Story Discussing the promising future of zero energy buildings in Oman at the Gulf Eco Conference 2013
Full Story Discussing the promising future of zero energy buildings in Oman at the Gulf Eco Conference 2013
Any hopes Astros fans had of Lance Berkman returning to Houston to finish his career were ended on Saturday, when the slugger told MLB.com he had agreed to a one-year contract for $11 million with a vesting option and a $1 million buyout for 2014 to become the designated hitter for the Texas Rangers.
Full Story Reunion not in the stars for Astros, Berkman
Omani transport minister, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Futaisi has announced setting up a national railway company to develop a national railway network in the sultanate, Times of Oman has reported. The company will be fully owned by the government and would supervise the planning, design, tendering, construction of the projects relating to the railway and trains. It would also invest in transport of goods and passengers and all works associated with the project. The ministry also plans to establish a railway department to formulate the policies, regulations and legislation and monitor quality and safety regulations for execution of the projects, Al Futaisi said. Full Story Oman sets up a national company to manage railway plan
Full Story Oman sets up a national company to manage railway plan
Since the Davies report set its 25% target, there has been some painful, but measurable, progressA man and a women start their careers in the same role, at the same company on the same day. They are promoted at the same time, achieve the same level of seniority and retire at identical moments. How much more did the man earn?The answer, at least according to a poll of 38,843 executives conducted by the Chartered Management Institute late last year, is £423,390. The higher up the ladder you climb, the bigger the pay differential too, with female directors earning an average salary of £127,257, £14,689 less than males in equivalent roles.The statistics Full Story Women inch towards equality in the boardroom
Full Story Women inch towards equality in the boardroom
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has told Michu’s admirers there is “no way” the forward will be leaving the Liberty Stadium this month. Full Story Laudrup: Hands off Michu
Full Story Laudrup: Hands off Michu
Emir Spahic’s late goal gave Sevilla a much-needed 1-0 win over Osasuna as they put their dismal end to 2012 behind them. Full Story Sevilla back to winning ways
Full Story Sevilla back to winning ways
High winds in Hawaii ensured the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions was again postponed on Saturday. Full Story Hawaii start cancelled again
Full Story Hawaii start cancelled again
High winds in Hawaii ensured the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions was again postponed on Saturday. Full Story Hawaii start cancelled again
Full Story Hawaii start cancelled again
With the fate of the 2012-2013 NHL season seemingly going to be decided within the next week , if not sooner , fans everywhere brace for impact, whatever that impact might be. Full Story Why John Carlson Is the Washington Capitals’ Next Breakout Star
Full Story Why John Carlson Is the Washington Capitals’ Next Breakout Star
Richard Gasquet fought back from a set and a break down to beat Nikolay Davydneko in the Qatar Open final. Full Story Gasquet claims Qatar crown
Full Story Gasquet claims Qatar crown
You could be forgiven if you were sure there would be changes to New Zealand’s batting line-up for the second test at Port Elizabeth this week.Events on day one at Newlands – bowled out for a humiliating 45 being front and centre…
Full Story Cricket: Second chance likely for top 6
Sky Sports understands that West Ham United have agreed a deal with Cruzeiro for Brazilian striker Wellington Paulista. Full Story West Ham agree Brazilian deal
Full Story West Ham agree Brazilian deal
<!–PSTYLE=WL Web Lead–> New Zealand coach Mike Hesson says that a “horror session” had upset his team’s plans during the first Test against South Africa.
Full Story ‘Horror session’ cost us – NZ coach
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has backed goalkeeper Brad Guzan and absolved him of any blame for the number of goals conceded by the club over the festive period. Full Story Villa boss backs keeper
Full Story Villa boss backs keeper
