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Cycling: Triumphant Froome extends lead 15 Jul 2013 - 02:24 am

LE MONT VENTOUX, France: Britain’s Chris Froome took another step towards yellow jersey triumph on the Tour de France with a second mountaintop...

Mickelson clinches Scottish Open title 15 Jul 2013 - 02:23 am

CASTLE STUART, United Kingdom: Phil Mickelson heads to the British Open in the best form possible after ending a 20-year European winless drought...

Pakistan crush West Indies 15 Jul 2013 - 02:22 am

GEORGETOWN: All-rounder Shahid Afridi returned to international cricket with a blistering half century and a career-best 7-12 as Pakistan recorded a thumping 126-run...

Spot-on for England!: The hosts beat Aussies in thriller 14 Jul 2013 - 10:47 pm

NOTTINGHAM, England: James Anderson took five wickets for the second time in the match as England just held their nerve to win the...

Interesting Stats 14 Jul 2013 - 10:46 pm

Australia’s 14-run defeat threw up several interesting statistics. Among them were: Australia have now lost three Ashes Tests in a row to arch-rivals...

Cook hails Anderson 14 Jul 2013 - 10:46 pm

NOTTINGHAM, England: England captain Alastair Cook praised the “outstanding” James Anderson after the fast-medium bowler guided the hosts to a nerve-wracking 14-run win...

Coach Moyes still coming to terms with scrutiny 14 Jul 2013 - 10:44 pm

FROM LEFT: Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, coach David Moyes and Ryan Giggs pose in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge prior to a...

United have cash for ‘stellar’ buy 14 Jul 2013 - 10:44 pm

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United say there is sufficient cash in the kitty to allow new manager David Moyes to chase a “stellar...

Napoli’s Cavani set for PSG medical today: Reports 14 Jul 2013 - 10:43 pm

ROME: Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani is expected to undergo a medical today as he completes his move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain from...

Bayern Munich sign Thiago from Barca 14 Jul 2013 - 10:43 pm

BERLIN: Bayern Munich have signed Spain Under-21 captain Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona on a four-year contract in a deal worth €25m ($32.6m), the...

Moto2: West battles to eighth spot in Germany 14 Jul 2013 - 10:42 pm

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) Racing Team rider Anthony West (left) negotiates a bend during the the Moto2 category race at the...

Injured Lorenzo targets Indy return 14 Jul 2013 - 10:19 pm

SACHSENRING, Germany: Defending MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo, recovering from a second operation on his fractured left collarbone forcing him out of yesterday’s German...

Summerhays leads by two 14 Jul 2013 - 10:18 pm

Daniel Summerhays acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie on the 17th green during the third round of the John Deere Classic held...

Park moves clear in Toronto 14 Jul 2013 - 10:18 pm

TORONTO, Canada: Park Hee-young, who is coming off a missed cut at the US Women’s Open, shot a 10-under 61 to take the...

Elbow won’t be an issue at Open, says Woods 14 Jul 2013 - 10:17 pm

LOS ANGELES: Tiger Woods said yesterday that he was ready for the British Open and an elbow injury won’t be a problem when...

Lincecum throws no-hitter as Giants rout Padres 9-0 14 Jul 2013 - 10:17 pm

SAN DIEGO, California: San Francisco ace Tim Lincecum threw his first career no-hitter Saturday by striking out a season-best 13 batters as the...

NBA: Rockets’ ride will feature smiles and wins, says new signing Howard 14 Jul 2013 - 10:17 pm

Houston: The Houston Rockets introduced their “Superman” yesterday with the official announcement they had signed three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight...

Referees making sport soft, says Waratahs coach 14 Jul 2013 - 10:16 pm

Queensland: New South Wales Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has accused Super Rugby referees of penalising players for making hard but legal tackles, which...