Was IPL a distraction to hide governance failure?

'It is no accident that politicians strive to control sports bodies, and get their names associated with popular sports, sometimes by renaming stadiums after themselves,' observes Devangshu Datta.......

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

IMAGE: Fritz Hegner of Switzerland on the shooting range at Bisley, Surrey, during the modern pentathlon event at the Olympic Games, on August 2, 1948. Photograph: Topical Press Agency/Hulton......

Lehmann to resign as Australia coach, claims report

IMAGE: Australia's Steve Smith and coach Darren Lehmann. The duo has come under fire for the ball-tampering stunt pulled out by teammate Cameron Bancroft on Saturday. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty......

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

The South Africa fast bowler said he had made the difficult decision to sign a four-year contract with Hampshire to ensure his financial security. South African fast bowler Kyle Abbott announced......

South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

Teams penalised for not selecting enough black players Dream of unified 'Rainbow Nation' still distant IMAGE: South Africa's Temba Bavuma celebrates scoring his maiden century during the second......