Editorial
Delay rather than resistance
Party political manoeuvring between the Greek social-democratic, conservative and fascist parties has delayed acceptance of the blackmail demands presented by the troika of European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
Features
An imperial adventure set to continue
The growing intervention in Syrian internal affairs demonstrates the West's blatant attempt to rally reactionary Arab forces in support of its continued domination of the region, says George Galloway
Sport
Please Kenny, just move on
Wednesday 08 February 2012
FOOTBALL COMMENT: A defining trait of great managers through the years has been the bullish defence of star players - even when they have been in the wrong.
Finn backs batsmen despite whitewash
Wednesday 08 February 2012
CRICKET: Steven Finn believes the batsmen who carried England to number one in the Test rankings deserve loyalty despite their collective failure in the series whitewash by Pakistan.
Ajmal is no special case - Cheema
Wednesday 08 February 2012
CRICKET: Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema denied today that spinner Saeed Ajmal has special International Cricket Council dispensation to extend his arm beyond the permitted 15 degrees.
Peel sold on new Sharks contract
Wednesday 08 February 2012
RUGBY UNION: Wales international Dwayne Peel has signed a new two-year contract with Premiership club Sale Sharks.
Kilby concentrating on beating cancer
Wednesday 08 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has revealed a battle with cancer is behind his decision to stand down from his position at the Championship club.
Fergie - FA must crack down hard on racism
Tuesday 07 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has called for the authorities to crack down hard on any new incident of racism in football.
Lewis urges Haye not to rush back
Tuesday 07 February 2012
BOXING: Lennox Lewis warned David Haye that he could further tarnish his reputation if he comes out of retirement and rushes straight in to a fight with either of the Klitschko brothers.
Jury set to announce Redknapp verdict
Tuesday 07 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Jurors at the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial are expected to return a verdict tomorrow.
Victorious trio dream of Six Nations glory
Tuesday 07 February 2012
RUGBY UNION COMMENT: The first matches of the Six Nations tournament are often the most interesting as they determine the relative strength of the teams and their proposed impact on the competition.