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
Crude Capello wrong to join Terry debate
Tuesday 07 February 2012
FOOTBALL COMMENT: The continuing controversy surrounding John Terry has been ramped up by England manager Fabio Capello's ill-conceived comments during a recent interview with Italian state television.
Bresnan hopes to regain fitness for Pakistan challenge
Tuesday 07 February 2012
CRICKET: Tim Bresnan was named in England's one-day international and Twenty20 squads to play Pakistan today, but his participation is still subject to ongoing fitness checks.
England slump to series whitewash
Monday 06 February 2012
CRICKET: Captain Andrew Strauss defended his England flops today after they slumped to a 3-0 series whitewash at the hands of Pakistan.
Capello 'could have breached his contract' by hitting out at FA
Monday 06 February 2012
FOOTBALL: England boss Fabio Capello could have landed himself in hot water with the FA by challenging their decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.
PFA chief: Evra abuse a setback for anti-racism
Monday 06 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Players' union chief Gordon Taylor fears the crowd abuse suffered by Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand could deter footballers from complaining about racial discrimination.
Mandaric and Redknapp 'like an odd couple'
Monday 06 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Harry Redknapp and the chairman accused of sending him bungs were an "odd couple" like the Hollywood film, a court heard today.
Contador slapped with two-year doping ban
Monday 06 February 2012
CYCLING: Alberto Contador has been banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport and stripped of his 2010 Tour de France victory after his positive test for clenbuterol.
New York Giants win Super Bowl thriller
Monday 06 February 2012
AMERICAN FOOTBALL: A season which began with a lockout ended in pulsating drama as the New York Giants came from behind to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.
City put charity match on ice
Monday 06 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Manchester City have put plans to play a charity match in Genoa this week on hold due to the weather in Italy.