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Capello expects Rooney to shine again despite allegations

Basel: England forward Wayne Rooney will play against Switzerland in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier after confirming he wants to take the field despite allegations about his private life, coach Fabio Capello said Monday.

Capello told reporters Rooney, who was involved in each of England goals in their 4-0 win over Bulgaria Friday, had looked sharp in practice.

Dhoni calls for tough decisions over fixing controversy

New Delhi: The spot-fixing scandal which has marred Pakistan's tour of England has tarnished cricket's image and tough decisions need to be made if necessary, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said in an interview.

Pakistan tax authorities to look into players assets

Karachi: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will investigate the total assets of the Pakistan cricketers, team officials and top-ranking paid officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board, a senior tax official said on Monday.

Fourth seed Murray limps out of U.S. Open

New York: Andy Murray hobbled out of the U.S. Open on Sunday, beaten 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-3 in the third round by Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka after his ailing body let him down.