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Gay impresses at US trials 22 Jun 2013 - 10:11 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa: Tyson Gay won the 100m at the US athletics championships in an impressive 9.75sec yesterday to stamp himself America’s top...

Bolt wins 100m, qualifies for worlds 22 Jun 2013 - 10:10 pm

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Two-time Olympic reigning sprint double champion Usain Bolt won the 100m title at the Jamaican Athletics Championships yesterday to qualify for...

Victorino inspires Red Sox to big victory 22 Jun 2013 - 10:10 pm

Detroit: Boston’s Shane Victorino had a game to remember as he claimed four hits, including a home run, and a career best-equalling five...

NBA: Grass greener in Miami for James 22 Jun 2013 - 10:09 pm

MIAMI: His legacy now intact, LeBron James’s second championship ring validates his decision to join the Miami Heat and sets the stage for...

Heat crowned NBA champions 22 Jun 2013 - 03:26 am

The Miami Heat players and officials pose for photos after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in game seven of the NBA Finals at...

Gay and Gatlin through in 100m 22 Jun 2013 - 03:25 am

American sprinter Tyson Gay competes in the 100m on day one of the 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium...

Hoffman fires 61 to seize lead 22 Jun 2013 - 03:25 am

CROMWELL, Connecticut: Charley Hoffman fired a nine-under-par 61 yesterday to seize a one-stroke lead over fellow American Hunter Mahan after round one of...

Bruins and Blackhawks prepare for Game Five 22 Jun 2013 - 03:23 am

CHICAGO: After two exhilarating but wildly contrasting games in Boston, the Stanley Cup Finals returns to Chicago today with no one quite sure...

Baseball: Peralta lifts Tigers over Red Sox; Rangers win to close in 22 Jun 2013 - 03:22 am

NEW YORK: Jhonny Peralta belted a two-run walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Detroit Tigers to a...

Qualifier Hampton to face Vesnina in Eastbourne final 22 Jun 2013 - 03:21 am

EASTBOURNE, United Kingdom: American qualifier Jamie Hampton will line up in the first final of her career against Russian Elena Vesnina in a...

Nadal and Murray stand in Federer’s way at Wimbledon 22 Jun 2013 - 03:21 am

LONDON: Roger Federer faces a tough road to another Wimbledon final after yesterday’s draw threw Rafa Nadal and home favourite Andy Murray into...

Technology unlocks gate to All England Club 22 Jun 2013 - 03:20 am

LONDON: Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis championship, is embracing new technology with an iPad app to appeal to a younger audience. The app...

Lions hold the cards over Wallabies 22 Jun 2013 - 03:20 am

BRISBANE, Australia: The British and Irish Lions will pit their vast experience against a Wallaby team featuring three debutants and a rookie flyhalf...

Wiggins hints his Tour de France days are over 22 Jun 2013 - 03:19 am

LONDON: Bradley Wiggins hinted yesterday that he may not ride the Tour de France again after injury and illness left him unable to...

Dhoni wary of England as teams prepare for final 22 Jun 2013 - 03:18 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: India may be entering the Champions Trophy final on the back of the only unbeaten run in the tournament but...

Pietersen glad to be back 22 Jun 2013 - 03:17 am

CARDIFF: Kevin Pietersen has spoken of his relief at returning to international action after being included in the England squad for next week’s...

Aussie skipper confident of returning to action against Somerset 22 Jun 2013 - 03:17 am

LONDON: Australia captain Michael Clarke is confident he will recover from a back injury in time to play in their first warm-up match...

Captain Clarke praises ‘amazing’ Ponting 22 Jun 2013 - 03:17 am

SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke has paid tribute to the “amazing” Ricky Ponting after his former skipper announced his retirement from all forms...