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Chennai's Lungi pleasantly surprised by pace-friendly Pune track 21 May 2018 - 09:49 am

NEW DELHI: Fast bowlers usually have uncharitable words to describe Indian wickets but Lungi Ngidi was full of praise for the Pune surface...

Klopp grateful Zidane showdown is confined to touchline 21 May 2018 - 08:11 am

Liverpool are relishing the prospect of facing Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final but manager Juergen Klopp is glad that his duel...

Seeking first major, Jimenez grabs 3-shot lead at Regions 21 May 2018 - 12:14 am

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.: Miguel Angel Jimenez wasn't about to change his evening plans even with a shot at winning his first senior major championship....

Rhododendron, Crystal Ocean claim titles at Al Shaqab’s Newbury meeting 21 May 2018 - 12:13 am

Doha: Rhododendron and Crystal Ocean bagged honours at the Al Shaqab-sponsored Newbury meeting, winning the prestigious Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (Gr1) and the...

Boudiaf relishes ‘important goal’ in memorable victory 21 May 2018 - 12:13 am

Doha: Al Duhail captain Karim Boudiaf does not want to forget the stunning goal that he scored against Al Rayyan at the Khalifa...

Qatar giants Al Duhail aim to reach new heights after treble 21 May 2018 - 12:13 am

DOHA: Football rivals be warned! QNB Stars League (QSL), Qatar Cup and Amir Cup champions Al Duhail have no plan to stop after...

Six injured, two seriously, in Juventus title parade 20 May 2018 - 11:27 pm

Turin, Italy: Six Juventus fans were injured, two seriously, when a truck they were travelling in during the Italian champions' victory parade on...

Thomas Tuchel relishes working with 'artist' Neymar 20 May 2018 - 11:27 pm

Paris: New Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel insisted that Neymar is "an artist" and admitted that the world's most expensive player will need...

Marquez cruises at Le Mans as Zarco crashes out 20 May 2018 - 11:27 pm

Le Mans, France: Marc Marquez reeled off his third win on the bounce in the French MotoGP on Sunday as home favourite and...

With Rome title, Nadal back on track entering French Open 20 May 2018 - 11:27 pm

ROME: Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be heading into the French Open. Alex Zverev is in a good place...

Svitolina lays down French Open marker in Rome 20 May 2018 - 11:27 pm

Rome: Elina Svitolina underlined her status as a top favourite for the French Open by sweeping Simona Halep aside 6-0, 6-4 to successfully...

Chennai Super Kings ends Kings XI Punjab run, Delhi Daredevils stops Mumbai Indians advancing 20 May 2018 - 11:26 pm

PUNE, India: Chennai Super Kings ended Kings XI Punjab's IPL hopes with a five-wicket win and Delhi Daredevils stopped defending champion Mumbai Indians...

New PSG coach Tuchel relishes working with 'artist' Neymar 20 May 2018 - 08:45 pm

Paris: New Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel insisted that Neymar is "an artist" and admitted that the world's most expensive player will need...

Nadal wins eighth Rome Masters title after stunning comeback 20 May 2018 - 08:40 pm

ROME: Rafael Nadal came out on top in a matchup of this year's top two clay-court players, beating defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-1,...

Taguchi's boxing history bid ended by 'Hexecutioner' 20 May 2018 - 11:08 am

Tokyo, Ryoichi Taguchi's bid to become the first Japanese boxer to successfully defend a unified world title was dashed by junior lightweight rival...

Uncertainty shrouds Chelsea despite FA Cup win over United 20 May 2018 - 09:48 am

LONDON: Chelsea's players saved their season but maybe not their manager. Collecting the FA Cup, after beating Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday, is...

Al Duhail win Amir Cup 20 May 2018 - 07:58 am

Doha: Qatar football giants Al Duhail last night edged Al Rayyan 2-1 in a feisty contest to win the Amir Cup at the...

Celtic complete 'double treble' with Scottish Cup win 19 May 2018 - 07:36 pm

Glasgow: Celtic's dominance of Scottish football continued as they completed a treble of domestic trophies for the second consecutive season with a 2-0...