Sports News

Match fixer Majeed checked deal room before predicting Pak n-balls
Spot fixer Majeed is said to have insisted on walking around the room to check there was nobody else there when was close to accepting the deal offered by the News of The World (NOTW) team masquerading as representatives of a Middle East business consortium seeking to sign Pakistan cricketers. ANI

Spot-fixing: British tabloid claims to shatter ludicrous claims of Pak envoy
The British tabloid, which unearthed a 150,000 pound spot-fixing scandal, has said that it can shatter the ludicrous claims of Pakistans High Commissioner to the UK, Wajid Hasan, that his countrys cricketers were victims of a set up. ANI

British lawmakers to pay more for food, drinks in Parliament
Cheap food and drink may no longer be available to British lawmakers with Prime Minister David Cameron deciding to cut down on taxpayer-funded subsidies. ANI

News from the world of Sports with a special focus on Cricket for December 8, 2008

Amanda Beard defends pal Michael Phelps romance with cocktail waitress
Amanda Beard has defended fellow Olympian Michael Phelps romance with Las Vegas cocktail waitress Caroline Pal, insisting that he deserves to have fun. ANI

Rogan Josh is Ronaldos secret formula for success!
The secret behind Cristiano Ronaldos success on the pitch has been revealed, and it has nothing to do with extra practice - infact its hot n spicy curries! ANI

ICC officials Morgan and Lorgat to address media in Cape Town
ICC President David Morgan and ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat will hold a media conference today at the conclusion of the two-day ICC Chief Executives Committee (CEC) meeting in Cape Town. ANI

Krejza, Watson recalled to Oz Test squad
Injured spinner Jason Krejza and all-rounder Shane Watson have been recalled to Australias 12-man squad for next weeks first Test against South Africa beginning in Perth. ANI

Dale Steyn to miss opening match against Western Australia
South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn, who is carrying a hamstring strain, will miss Thursdays opening tour game against Western Australia at Perths WACA Ground. ANI

Court disclosure of earnings leaves Wayne, Coleen Rooney furious
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen are livid after details of their earnings were disclosed during a legal fight. ANI

Now, bungee it like Beckham!
David Beckham jumped off a 134 ft Auckland harbour bridge to dive into ice cold water beneath, according to an onlooker. ANI

Ronaldos alleged lovers hubby vows to confront him
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of wrecking the marriage of a millionaire businessman, who has now vowed to confront the footballer. ANI

Kolkata Knight Riders zeroing in on NSW batting sensation Warner
In form New South Wales batsman David Warner has caught the attention of Indian Premier League scouts, and could turn out for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the second season of the Twenty20 competition next year. ANI

Proteas aiming to beat Aussies for the first time since 1992: Coach Arthur
South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur has said that his team is aiming to become the first team to defeat Australia on home soil after 16 years. ANI

Coach Nielsen says Oz team to focus on reverse swing against Proteas
Australian cricket coach Tim Nielsen has admitted his pacers need to improve their ability to reverse swing, and is confident of an improved old-ball performance against South Africa. ANI

Rusedski fails to become first UK winner of Albert Hall tourney
Greg Rusedski has failed to become the first British winner in the 11 years of the BlackRock Masters at the Royal Albert Hall, his hopes being dashed by Frenchman Cedric Pioline. ANI

Ronaldo fulfills dream of holding Ballon dOr award
Manchester United and Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said that by getting his hands on the Ballon dOr award, he is living the dream. ANI

ICC keeping a close watch on India, Pak in run-up to 2011 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is keeping a close watch on the developments in the Indian subcontinent in the run-up to the 2011 World Cup. ANI

Symonds prepares for a feisty summer against the Proteas
Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds is preparing for another feisty Test summer against the South Africans, following last years run-ins with Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. ANI

England agree to tour India for Test series
Englands cricketers have decided to undertake the tour of India for a two Test series beginning from December 11, but not before some reported high drama behind closed doors. ANI