IPL 2014: Simmons' ton guides Mumbai to 7-wicket win over table-toppers KXIP

Mohali: Lendl Simmons stole the thunder with a scintillating 61-ball 100, single-handedly powering Mumbai Indians to a morale-boosting seven-wicket win over table toppers Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here tonight.                                                                                                                 

                    Simmons smashed 14 fours and two sixes during his unbeaten knock as the visitors chased down the target of 157 with an over to spare and keep their hopes alive in the tournament. Simmons` was the first three-figure score in this edition of the T20 league.

'One in a million': Judy Murray pays tribute to Elena Baltacha after tennis star's tragic death

"An absolute gem" is how Baltacha was described by Andy Murray's mum, after losing her fight against liver cancer at the weekend   Tragic: Baltacha died at the weekend after a battle against liver cancer
Judy Murray has called Elena Baltacha "a one in a million" after her fellow Scot lost her fight against liver cancer.

The Fed Cup captain and the former British No 1 enjoyed a special bond - and memorably cried together at Wimbledon in 2012 when Baltacha was awarded on Olympic wildcard.

Murray, whose boys Andy and Jamie observed a minute's silence at the Madrid Open yesterday, was too upset to talk about Baltacha yesterday at a HEAD masterclass for junior players in London this morning.

Peter Crouch reckons England youngsters will help take pressure off Rooney in Brazil

 The former England striker believes Rooney can prosper as the spotlight falls on England's young tyros                                                                                                                                                                                               Main man: Rooney will still be central to England's hopes in Brazil
Peter Crouch reckons the inclusion of so many promising youngsters in England's World Cup squad will help take the pressure off Wayne Rooney in Brazil.

The hopes of the nation have rested heavily on Rooney's shoulders at past international tournaments.

But the spotlight has very much been on England's promising youngsters in the build up to Brazil - taking some of the heat off the Manchester United forward.

Crouch, who played in the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, said a little less pressure could help the Three Lions' main man this time around.

Spanish giants are willing to sell the France striker as they plot £70million raid on Anfield - and the Gunners are watching developments

Spanish giants are willing to sell the France striker as they plot £70million raid on Anfield - and the Gunners are watching developments

Real deal: Suarez is wanted by Bernabeu coach Ancelotti after his sensational season for Liverpool

Real Madrid will launch a full-scale attempt to sign Luis Suarez this summer - and are prepared to sell Karim Benzema to fund the move.

The Spanish giants have already sounded out Suarez’s representatives and will believe they may be able to get their man from the Reds for £70million.

Samir Nasri's Girlfriend Is Not Happy With France's World Cup Team

It's been a bit of an up and down week for French star Samir Nasri. On Sunday, his Manchester City team won the Premier League. Way up! But today, Nasri found out he was left off France's World Cup squad. Way down!

Royal Challengers Bangalore Skipper Virat Kohli Gets Sourav Ganguly's Guru Mantra

Virat Kohli has scored three zeroes in eight IPL innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore this season. In his latest match - against Delhi Daredevils, he managed 10 before falling to a run-out.                                  Indian cricket's pin-up boy Virat Kohli is steadily going from hero to zero in the Indian Premier League 2014. The Royal Challengers Bangalore captain has so far had a poor run with the bat and shares a dubious distinction with former Indian opener and Kolkata Knight Riders captain, Gautam Gambhir. Both have scored three ducks in the IPL 2014.                                                                                                     While Gambhir is slowly getting back to his form, Kohli has struggled to score. Luck has also not been on his side as he has seemingly been at the wrong end of umpiring blunders. He has scored 154 at an average of 17.11 in 10 innings, way below his lofty standards in limited overs cricket.

Asia Cup 2014: Shahid Afridi helps Pakistan beat India by one wicket in last-over thriller

                                  Shahid Afridi hit a six in the last over to help Pakistan to a one-wicket win over India, sending them to the top of the Asia Cup table.  Pakistan beat India by one wicket in an enthralling Asia Cup match in Mirpur on Sunday, which went to the final over.      Shahid Afridi (34) won the game in the end for his team with a six.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Hafeez top scored with 75 off 117 balls before falling to Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 44/3 in 9.4 overs.