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British swimmer to brave sharks, storms in Atlantic crossing 13 Nov 2016 - 03:02 pm

DAKAR: A 38-year-old British man set out on Sunday on a 2,000 mile (3,200 km) swim from Senegal to Brazil, seeking to become...

Clippers drop Timberwolves, spoil Rubio return 13 Nov 2016 - 02:02 pm

Los Angeles: Blake Griffin scored 20 points and pulled down 11 rebounds on Saturday in a 119-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in...

Walton's young Lakers school Pelicans 13 Nov 2016 - 01:57 pm

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers powered past the struggling New Orleans Pelicans 126-99 on Saturday in a reunion for coaches Luke Walton...

Stephan Lichtsteiner: Juve Wing-Back Wanted By Chelsea 13 Nov 2016 - 01:23 pm

According to the Daily Express, Chelsea are battling with Spanish giants Barcelona over the services of Juventus wing-back Stephan Lichtsteiner. As reported by...

Swansea City: Why the Swans are on a downhill path to the Championship 13 Nov 2016 - 01:05 pm

It is not so long ago since Swansea City were being upheld as the model way of running a football club by the...

Cook, Hameed make history in India Test 13 Nov 2016 - 10:05 am

Rajkot, India: Captain Alastair Cook and teenager Haseeb Hameed enjoyed a record-breaking morning for England against India in Rajkot on Sunday. Cook made...

Qatar Classic: El Shorbagy eyes third successive crown 13 Nov 2016 - 12:03 am

Defending champion Mohamed El Shorbagy will look to capture his third successive Qatar Classic crown when the third stage on the PSA Road...

Star Ismail retires following huge farewell at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena 13 Nov 2016 - 12:03 am

Positive Samantha aims to bounce back with a bang 13 Nov 2016 - 12:03 am

British modern pentathlete Samantha ‎Murray is eager to put aside the disappointments in 2016 and launch the next season with a 'positive mind-set'. ...

Migliozzi tops at IAU 50km Doha race 13 Nov 2016 - 12:01 am

The 50km IAU World Championships and the Aspire International 6.50 Race drew to a close Friday evening, marking the start of year-round series...

Annika grabs honours on opening day 12 Nov 2016 - 10:16 pm

German pentathlete Annika Schleu yesterday overcame stiff resistance from British star Samantha Murray to win the women's Champion of Champions title at Al...

Lopez hopes Doha finale won't be his last event in WTCC 12 Nov 2016 - 09:04 pm

José María López has gone all Arnold Schwarzenegger by admitting he wants to be back in the FIA World Touring Car Championship one...

Dennis fighting McLaren ouster, says Ecclestone 12 Nov 2016 - 06:09 pm

SAO PAULO: McLaren chief executive Ron Dennis is fighting a move by other shareholders to force him out, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone...

Photographer killed by rally car in Corsica 12 Nov 2016 - 04:05 pm

Ajaccio, France: A freelance photographer has died after being struck by a car during the Mare è Machja automobile rally in Corsica, local...

Haseeb Hameed hits maiden fifty, England lead India by 163 12 Nov 2016 - 03:50 pm

RAJKOT, India: Debutant Haseeb Hameed struck his maiden fifty and shared an unbroken century partnership with captain Alastair Cook to push England's lead...

Liverpool: The Reds continue their ascent in the English top flight 12 Nov 2016 - 03:31 pm

The Gunners dream of finally shooting to the top of the league table shattered after they drew against Tottenham Hotspur, and it looked...

Ferrari to appeal Vettel penalty case 12 Nov 2016 - 03:20 pm

Sao Paulo: Ferrari have given notification of the team's intention to appeal following a decision by the stewards at the Mexican Grand Prix...

Marquez fastest in Valencia free practice 12 Nov 2016 - 02:34 pm

Valencia, Spain: Spaniard Marc Marquez of Honda set the pace after Saturday morning's three free practice sessions ahead of the season-ending Grand Prix...