Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Neelam Vir, 40, has a PhD degree in botany and works as a freelance writer in Toronto. Every week, she has to report to the police and the court has ordered her not to leave the country. It all......

Infamous 'Hand of God' ref reunites with Maradona after 29 years

Diego Maradona greets Tunisian referee Ali Bennaceur as they pose for pictures in Tunis on Monday. Photograph: Diego Maradona/Facebook Diego Maradona kissed and hugged the referee who allowed his......

England lack passion and character, says Gascoigne

England's Wayne Rooney in action with Ireland's Jeff Hendrick. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters Former England hero Paul Gascoigne has said the current team under Roy Hodgson lack the passion he......

Maradona poised for first game as Argentina coach

Diego Maradona's extraordinary career comes full circle when Argentina face Scotland in a friendly at Hampden Park on Wednesday (Thursday, 0130 hrs IST). There have been plentiful highs and lows,......

Sports Shorts: Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a US Open

A summary of sports events and persons in the news on Thursday. IMAGE: Tiger Woods putts 17th hole during the first round of the US Open golf tournament. Photograph: Dennis......

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

IMAGE: England's Gary Lineker scores against Argentina. Photograph: Sporting Pictures/Nick Kidd/Reuters A thoroughly decent manager with his hand on the tiller, an iconic goal machine up front.......