The Hit Man doesn't need the money, but he does crave to be recognised as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Posted April 09, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
Worldwide basketball fever has given a much-needed blood transfusion to the NBA. Greg Varkonyi highlights a group of young hopefuls who might just make the league in the near future. Posted January 16, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi
The wonderful wizard of Oz cricket is a true great – and the one player any country would welcome into their side Posted May 04, 2008 by Munir Ahmed
With injuries reducing the field for the league's top personal award, here's a look at who's left in the race. Posted March 06, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi
A friendly pub argument prompted this author to list his current Top 10 NBA players - but it's doubtful if it will stop the arguments! Posted December 05, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi
The bell is ready to sound on the last round for two great boxing careers. Whether it's Joe v Bernard Hopkins or Ricky against 'Vicious' Viv, the boys have done Britain proud in the ring. Posted January 04, 2008 by Gary Evans
Aussie skipper closing in on record number of Test tons Posted November 28, 2006 by Reuters
Australian captain Ricky Ponting does not only have his batting to worry about. With the retirement of so many top players, he has the extra responsibility of developing a new team. Posted June 06, 2008 by Harriet Marlow
The Aussie skipper is reckoned to be one of the best batsmen in the world - but only went for $400,000 in the Indian Premier League auction. Does this commercial venture understand value, or will runs be called dollars in cricket's brave new world? Posted February 28, 2008 by Umar Pirzada
Ponting's fabulous Test average confirms his status as one of the great modern batsmen. His captaincy skills, however, are more open to debate and the jury is still out. Posted March 21, 2008 by Harriet Marlow
Ignoring a bowler who's in a rough patch isn't the way to restore confidence - and neither are his bullying tactics. Posted March 20, 2008 by Craig Hackney
Money is talking loud in the IPL, but the dosh comes with a cost. In their scramble for the gold rush mined by the BCCI, are cricket's administrators leaving the very essence of the game - Test cricket - as scraps for the circling vultures? Posted February 22, 2008 by Soma Sundara Rajan
The West Indian umpire has had a distinguished career and deserves respect, not the BCCI's unfounded criticism. And we can expect more of this football-style reaction as a 'win at all costs' attitude pervades Test cricket. Posted January 14, 2008 by Rupert Carson-Smyth
With The Hitman winning his return bout against Juan Lazcano, talks of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jnr are heating up. Posted May 31, 2008 by Jason Willis
A generation of cricketing greats are now gone and the skipper has his work cut out keeping his all-conquering side on top of the world – he can start by beating the Windies. Posted May 26, 2008 by jrod cricketwithballs
The job may be more important than the post of prime minister, but does this Aussie captain rely too much on his cabinet? Posted November 29, 2006 by Craig Hackney
Not enforcing the follow-on may have looked like a poor decision by Australia's captain, but it may just have been a master stroke Posted November 25, 2006 by Mark Rivlin
Australia win but no thanks to the antics of the skipper Posted November 27, 2006 by Craig Hackney
Match referee Mike Procter was quick to ban Pakistan's captain for unfair play in 2003, so shouldn't he do the same with Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting? Posted January 08, 2008 by Sidharth Bhan
No-one comes out of the Sydney Test with their heads held high. Commentators are divided as to where the blame lies but while the squabbling continues, it's the glorious game of cricket that suffers. Posted January 08, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
But after the Harbhajan Singh, Andrew Symonds and Steve Bucknor affair in Sydney, and the ICC's capitulation to the Indians, it's hard to summon up any sympathy for anybody, especially the captain. Posted January 10, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
For this incensed Indian supporter, the Aussies' record-equalling victory in Sydney leaves a bitter taste of racism and incompetent umpiring. Posted January 07, 2008 by Sidharth Bhan
The Aussie captain may well have a fabulous average of 59 but he continues to struggle against spin. Until he masters Muralitharan, Kumble and Co he will remain the unfinished article. Posted November 23, 2007 by Soma Sundara Rajan
Brave Ricky loses out in Las Vegas but the whole country salutes the fighter who is no ordinary Joe. Posted December 10, 2007 by Joe Morris
The American may be judged the best on the planet, but Las Vegas was hardly the entertainment capital of the world on this hyped-up occasion. Posted December 11, 2007 by Larry Kwirirayi
Disappointments in football, rugby and cricket have been offset by a great year for British fighters As boxing promoter Frank Warren says: "This is a sport we are good at." Posted December 12, 2007 by Mark White
The world champions of cricket and banter at the crease don't like it when Sri Sreesanth and Co give them some back, and more. It's going to be an interesting tour. Posted November 05, 2007 by vaibhav sharma
Both men have made comments that were best left unsaid. They should take guard again and play with a straighter bat in future. Posted March 16, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
Winning is all about confirming your superiority when in a strong position. That's why the Aussies have not lost in the World Cup since 1999. Posted April 09, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
With a big assumption that Australia reach the World Cup Final, it's debatable which team they would want as their opponents. Posted April 20, 2007 by Rajesh Kumarasuriyar
The West Indian maestro may not have been a commanding captain, but with a bat in his hand he was the best of his generation. Posted April 23, 2007 by Peter William Hoh
With the inaugural Twenty20 World Championship days away, the Aussie skipper has gone AWOL for 'family reasons'. Mickey Mouse tournament or not, without 'Punter' the Aussies could struggle. Posted September 06, 2007 by Craig Hackney
The result of the Group A clash between favourites Australia and South Africa may w