New Delhi, Sep.3 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Organising Committee with the support of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has made robust plans to ensure that Delhi 2010 Games are free from anti-doping rule violations. The programme enacted is a blend of deterrence, detection and education.

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Planning extensive restrictions a day prior to the commencement of the trials for special dedicated lanes for the 2010 Commonwealth Games 2010, the Delhi Traffic Police on Friday appealed to the citizens to adhere to the issued road restrictions to avoid traffic chaos and fines.

London, Sep.3 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain has attacked the International Cricket Council (ICC) for suspending three Pakistan cricket team players, who are at the center of spot-fixing allegations.

Karachi, Sep 3 (ANI): Pakistan has called batsman Asad Shafiq and fast bowler Mohammad Irfan to replace the suspended Test skipper Salman Butt, fast bowlers Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Asif.

London, Sep.3 (ANI): UEFA president and former French football star Michel Platini has warned England that its bid for hosting the 2018 World Cup could go up in smoke, given FIFA's habit of choosing less wealthy nations as hosts.

London, Sep.3 (ANI): L.A. Galaxy boss Bruce Arena has said that he has no plans to rush England football star David Beckham back into action.

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who sets the cricket field on fire with his bat, now wishes to light up the skies by flying a Sukhoi-30MKI, the most lethal fighter jet in the Indian Air Force.

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who joined the Indian Air Force as a Group Captain, said on Friday that the International Cricket Council should thoroughly investigate the match fixing scandal involving three Pakistani players and take action against the guilty.

London, Sep 3 (ANI): England skipper Steven Gerrard has said that FA should back coach Fabio Capello, as team set off for the Euro 2012.

London, Sep 3 (ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has expressed delight over England striker Wayne Rooney's form ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.

London, Sep 3 (ANI): Despite being heavily criticised for his lethargic performances in South Africa, FIFA's technical study group has come out in praise of England striker Wayne Rooney describing him as 'hard-working and energetic'.

London, Sep 3 (ANI): British Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton is eyeing next weekend's Italian Grand Prix, saying that victory at Monza would give his title hopes a major boost.

New York, Sep 3(ANI): Jamaican tennis star Dustin Brown has said that he is excited about facing World No. 4 Andy Murray in their second-round US Open clash tonight.

London, Sep 3(ANI): Pakistan's Ambassador to UK, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, has slammed the International Cricket Council for suspending the three players accused of 'spot-fixing' in the Lord's Test against England.

London, Sep 3(ANI): Pakistan batsman Shahzaib Hasan, who scored a century in the tour match against Somerset, has expressed hope that he would be given an opportunity to establish himself as a regular opener in the national team.

Melbourne, Sep.3 (ANI): An analysis in the Herald Sun has opined that Pakistan is a serial offender when it comes to playing the gentlemen's game of cricket, and that it is time to crack the whip and throw all cheats of that country out.

New York, Sept 3 (ANI): It's not just Rafael Nadal's looks that girls are crazy about - they will lay their hands on anything that belongs to him, even if it's his discarded locks.

London, Sep 3(ANI): Blackburn Rovers striker Benjani Mwaruwari has slammed his former club Manchester City, saying that people at Eastlands are not trustworthy.

Sydney, Sep.3 (ANI): New South Wales pacer Josh Hazlewood is thrilled over the prospect of going on tour with Australia to India.

London, Sep 03 (ANI): Footie superstar David Beckham celebrated his son Romeo's eighth birthday at the futuristic world of lasers and mazes in Los Angeles.

New York, Sep 3 (ANI): Hotels are making extra effort to ensure ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews' safety after her recent stalker ordeal.

London, Sep 3(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has admitted that before the World Cup in South Africa, he was seen as a God, but following his team's disastrous performance in the tournament, he is now being regarded a monster.

Sydney, Sep 3(ANI): Australian chief selector Andrew Hilditch is confident that wicket-keeper Brad Haddin would recuperate from his elbow injury to be a part of the national squad for the Ashes.

London, Sep.3 (ANI): England Players' Union chief Angus Porter has revealed that captain Andrew Strauss, Twenty20 skipper Paul Collingwood and the rest of the squad were desperate to see that the three Pakistan players Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer did not to play for their side for the rest of the tour following the leveling of spot fixing charges against them.

London, Sep.3 (ANI): England fast bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out of the forthcoming Ashes series against Australia after being told that he will have to undergo surgery to fix a back problem.

Karachi, Sep 3(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to drop captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif -the three players accused of 'spot-fixing'- from the tour of England, has received a mixed reaction from former cricketers.

Melbourne, Sept 3 (ANI): Former Australian cricket star Shane Warne has dismissed rumours the he's had plastic surgery.

London, Sep 3(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) in UK is reportedly working with a team of legal experts to prepare a strong defence for the 'tainted' players embroiled in the 'spot-fixing' scandal.

London, Sep.3 (ANI): The chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke, has offered to help restructure Pakistan cricket in the wake of the illegal betting scandal after England successfully pressed for the three players under police investigation to be withdrawn from the one-day series.

Islamabad, Sep 3(ANI): Pakistan selector Mohammad Ilyas insists that the PCB's decision to drop captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif does not prove that they are guilty of the charges leveled against them.

Sydney, Sep 3(ANI): Former Australian cricketer turned poker addict Shane Warne is set to open his own branded poker room at gambling kingpin James Packer's Crown Casinos in Melbourne.

London, Sep.3 (ANI): Cricket Australia has given the green signal to cricket betting during the Ashes this summer, despite the controversy of betting corruption scandals rocking the cricket world.

Dubai/London, Sep.3 (ANI): The International Cricket Council has charged three Pakistan players with various offences under Article 2 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Players and Player Support Personnel relating to alleged irregular behavior during, and in relation to, the fourth Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's last month.

London, Sep 3(ANI): Cash used in the 150,000-pound Lord's Test betting scandal has been reportedly found in the belongings of Pakistan skipper Salman Butt.

Islamabad, Sep 2 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain Wajid Shamsul Hasan said on Thursday that the three Pakistani cricketers at the centre of illegal betting allegations are innocent.

New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): With over 1,000 suspected dengue cases being reported in New Delhi, the outbreak of the disease has added to the woes of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, which is already struggling against the backdrop of constructional delays and missed deadlines.

New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): Wrestler Sushil Kumar unveiled an exclusive range of apparel and promotional merchandise for the 2010 Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.

London, Sep 2 (ANI): Pakistan has dropped Test skipper Salman Butt, fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir from the Twenty20 and one-day series against England under pressure from the ICC and England Cricket Board.

London, Sep 2(ANI): The body that monitors betting patterns in Europe has said that none of the bookmakers that it regulates were involved in the Lord's Test 'spot-fixing' scandal.

London, Sept 2 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter and three-time world and Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has revealed that he loves darts.

London, Sep 2(ANI): Pakistan Twenty20 and one-day captain Shahid Afridi has said that he is looking forward to lift the morale of his squad following the allegations of 'spot-fixing' against three of the players.

London, Sep 2 (ANI): West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer has been disqualified from driving for six months and fined more than 1,000 pounds after being caught speeding.

London, Sep.2 (ANI): Former England fast bowler Darren Gough has described the dropping of batsman Kevin Pietersen as absolutely pathetic, saying England stand no chance of defending the Ashes without him in the squad.

London, Sep 2 (ANI): Manchester United has failed to sell all their season tickets for the first time in a generation, and have been warned that fans are turning their backs on Old Trafford.

London, Sep 2 (ANI): Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson believes that David Haye has the charisma and talent to become the best heavyweight boxer around, but he still has to prove himself against the Klitschko brothers.

London, Sep 2 (ANI): The debate surrounding Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta's international future has ended with FIFA ruling that he is ineligible to play for England unless he holds a British passport at the time he first represented Spain in official competition 12 years ago

London, Sep 2 (ANI): The Rugby Football Union, which governs the English Rugby, is planning a crackdown on bent gambling to prevent the kind of scandal rocking Pakistan cricket.

Wellington, Sep 2 (ANI): New Zealand's Test win over Pakistan in 1994 has come under the scanner following the recent match-fixing allegations levelled against Pakistani players during their England tour.

London, Sep 2 (ANI): Dutch football star Rafael van der Vaart has joined Spurs for eight million pounds, after claiming two weeks ago that it would be a step down to play for any Premier League club except Manchester United.

London, Sep 2(ANI): Manchester United fans are most likely to cheat beyond the field as well, revealed a Premier League study.

New York, Sep 02 (ANI): Tiger Woods has reportedly not moved into the downtown Manhattan apartment on Hudson Street.

Sydney, Sep 2(ANI): Australian all-rounder Shane Watson believes that the dramatic axing of England batsman Kevin Pietersen is related to underlying issues within the team.

Sydney, Sep 2(ANI): Australian selectors have opted for a blend of young and experienced players for next month's two-match Test series in India, the team's last before hosting England for the Ashes.

London, Sep 2(ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif, who is under scrutiny for 'spot-fixing' allegations in England, has been dropped from a Malayalam movie, its director has said.

Islamabad, Sep 2(ANI): Sporting equipment manufacturer BoomBoom has suspended its relationship with 'spot-fixing' scandal-hit Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir.

London, Sep.2 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has hit out at criticism being leveled against its anti-corruption unit, and expressed its determination to clean up the game.

London, Sep 02 (ANI): Physicists have revealed that Brazilian Roberto Carlos's 1997 free kick-dubbed the greatest free kick-against France was not a fluke.

Sydney, Sep 2(ANI): Australian all-rounder Shane Watson reckons that the 'spot-fixing' and 'match-fixing' allegations that have rocked the cricket world, are ruining the game.

London, Sep 2(ANI): England batsman Kevin Pietersen could face disciplinary charges for tweeting about his omission despite his apology.

Melbourne, Sep.2 (ANI): The Australian state of Victoria is reportedly urging all gaming and gambling regulators to consider banning bets on all cricket matches involving Pakistan.

London, Sep 2(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the three Pakistan cricketers facing 'spot-fixing' allegations could face England in the ODI series as long as they are not charged.

London, Sep.2 (ANI): British Pakistani boxer and WBA Light Welterweight champion Amir Khan has slammed Pakistan's cricket cheats, saying: They've betrayed their country.

Sydney, Sep 2(ANI): Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has said that the Pakistani players, including captain Salman Butt, should face a life ban if found guilty of being involved in the Lord's Test 'spot-fixing' scandal.