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Lisicki fires fastest ever serve 31 Jul 2014 - 04:09 pm

Sabine Lisicki of Germany hits a return against Ana Ivanovic of Serbia during their match at the Stanford Classic in California on Tuesday....

Open champion McIlroy not one to rest on laurels 31 Jul 2014 - 04:08 pm

Rory McIlroy looks on during a practice round for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron yesterday. Akron, Ohio: Rory McIlroy embellished his...

Nadal withdraws from Toronto, Cincinnati with wrist injury 31 Jul 2014 - 04:07 pm

TORONTO: Rafael Nadal was forced to pull out of the Toronto and Cincinnati Masters with a wrist injury yesterday, just over three weeks...

Venus wins, Serena set for return 31 Jul 2014 - 04:05 pm

STANFORD: Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams advanced to the second round of the WTA Stanford hardcourt tournament on Tuesday by defeating...

Eid tournament at West End Park 31 Jul 2014 - 04:05 pm

FROM LEFT: Michael Scallon,w Mana Al Mana and Gul Jadoon address a press conference in Doha on Tuesday. DOHA: After the success of...

PSG handball team in Doha 31 Jul 2014 - 04:04 pm

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) handball team arrived in Doha on Monday night for pre-season training, organised by Qatar Tourism Authority. They will be...

India four down and in trouble as hosts look to square series 31 Jul 2014 - 01:05 am

England's James Anderson bowls during the third cricket test match against India at the Rose Bowl cricket ground, Southampton, England, yesterday. SOUTHAMPTON: England...

Jamaica, Kenya dominate Glasgow track and field 31 Jul 2014 - 01:03 am

Stephanie Mcpherson (centre) of Jamaica holds her gold medal beside compatriots Novelene Williams-Mills (left), silver medalist, and Christine Day (right), bronze medalist, after...

Kallis ends international career 30 Jul 2014 - 11:39 pm

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis had been a star player for the Proteas for over 18 years. JOHANNESBURG: South African cricket great Jacques Kallis...

Zaha, Kagawa impress Van Gaal as United defeat Inter 30 Jul 2014 - 11:38 pm

Manchester United goalkeeper David Da Gea makes a save in the second half of the match against Inter Milan at the FedEx Field...

Ferdinand for Rooney to be England captain 30 Jul 2014 - 11:37 pm

LONDON: Wayne Rooney has what it takes to succeed Steven Gerrard as captain of England, his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand believes....

Sabella quits as Argentina coach 30 Jul 2014 - 11:36 pm

Alejandro Sabella BUENOS AIRES: Alejandro Sabella, who steered Argentina to the World Cup final, has quit as national team coach with Gerardo Martino...

Premier League adopts vanishing spray 30 Jul 2014 - 11:33 pm

LONDON: The Premier League yesterday announced that referees in the English top flight will use vanishing spray to police free-kicks from the start...

Shaw not fit enough for Van Gaal 30 Jul 2014 - 02:35 am

Antonio Sanabria (right) of AS Roma passes the ball past Luke Shaw of Manchester United during a friendly match in Denver on Saturday....

Barkley signs 4-year deal with Everton 30 Jul 2014 - 02:33 am

LONDON: Highly regarded England midfielder Ross Barkley has signed a new four-year contract with Everton, the Premier League club announced yesterday. “Ross Barkley...

Sturridge ready to step up at Liverpool after Suarez exit 30 Jul 2014 - 02:32 am

LONDON: Daniel Sturridge has said he is confident he has the ability to keep the Liverpool goal machine running in the new season...

Tevez’s dad kidnapped in Argentina 30 Jul 2014 - 02:30 am

Carlos Tevez BUENOS AIRES: The father of Argentine football star Carlos Tevez was kidnapped yesterday from the outskirts of Buenos Aires, local media...

Ali barred from wearing ‘Save Gaza’ wristbands 30 Jul 2014 - 02:29 am

SOUTHAMPTON: England’s Moeen Ali has been warned by world cricket chiefs not to wear wristbands declaring his support for the people of Gaza...