The absence of the world number one will prove a big boost for defending champion

Taliban's attendance "does not mean peace talks or negotiations at all," the Taliban's spokesperson cautions

The girl who was travelling in a bus owned by the ruling family of northern Punjab state, died on Wednesday

Pellegrini's side kick off at Tottenham on Sunday

While the free-flowing football of the autumn has faded, Chelsea have unquestionably been the season's stand-out team

English captain's long overdue 26th Test hundred saves England from complete collapse

US secretary of state says American people will stand with people of Sri Lanka in the journey to restore democracy

The hosts, trailing Pakistan by 296 runs on the first innings, were 451 for three in their second knock at tea

Both baby and Kate are well, palace confirms

Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes score centuries as hosts end day four at 273-0