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New Zealanders feeling the long-distance love, says Stead 12 Jul 2019 - 07:09 pm

LONDON: New Zealand coach Gary Stead says his team are tapping into the support they are getting from home as TV-watching fans prepare...

Stead says New Zealand ready for 'long night' of World Cup final 12 Jul 2019 - 07:09 pm

London: New Zealand coach Gary Stead believes sports fans across the rugby-mad country will be pulling an all-nighter in front of their television...

New challenge at Barcelona set to be the toughest yet for Griezmann 12 Jul 2019 - 06:55 pm

Madrid: Antoine Griezmann is likely to win the titles at Barcelona so far lacking in his club career but leaving Atletico Madrid brings...

For thousands of fans, queuing is a Wimbledon tradition 12 Jul 2019 - 01:07 pm

Wimbledon, England: For Viv Kean, and thousands of tennis fans like her, the Wimbledon experience always starts in a tent. In a small...

United States extends Fifa rankings lead with World Cup win 12 Jul 2019 - 01:02 pm

ZURICH: The United States has extended its lead in the Fifa rankings by retaining the World Cup. The American women's fourth world title...

After fulfilling mother's dream, Halep chases her own 12 Jul 2019 - 12:23 am

LONDON: A game that was honed on the sandy beaches of the Black Sea coast of Constanta will be on show for the...

Troost-Ekong lifts Nigeria past South Africa in quarter-finals 12 Jul 2019 - 12:23 am

Cairo: William Troost-Ekong's late winner sent Nigeria through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after a tense 2-1...

AS Roma unveil new away kit sporting Qatar Airways logo 12 Jul 2019 - 12:23 am

An AS Roma player wearing the new away kit of the Italian football giants, sporting Qatar Airways logo. AS Roma and Qatar Airways...

Samba set for Monaco Diamond League 12 Jul 2019 - 12:23 am

Qatari athlete Abderrahman Samba trains with his coach ahead of the Monaco Diamond League meet, yesterday in Monaco. The 400m hurdles specialist will...

Hamilton critical of British GP fixture clashes 11 Jul 2019 - 11:39 pm

SILVERSTONE: Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton would like more of the limelight on a crowded sporting Sunday that could see the Mercedes...

Up-and-coming Ciccone delivers at maiden Tour de France 11 Jul 2019 - 11:39 pm

CHAMPAGNEY, France: Giulio Ciccone's biggest dream is to wear the Giro d'Italia's pink jersey once in his life. He will be covered in...

Red-faced New Zealanders eat 'humble pie' after shock semi win 11 Jul 2019 - 11:39 pm

Wellington: Red-faced New Zealanders who had written off the Black Caps' chances in the World Cup were forced to eat their words Thursday...

Fans shower praise on Jadeja for keeping Indian dream alive 11 Jul 2019 - 11:39 pm

New Delhi: Fans heaped praise Thursday on Ravindra Jadeja after the "bits and pieces" cricketer emerged as the unlikely hero of a losing...

Woakes hails 'incredible' England after hosts power into World Cup final 11 Jul 2019 - 11:39 pm

Birmingham: Chris Woakes saluted England's "incredible" eight-wicket demolition of Australia as the hosts swaggered into their first World Cup final since 1992. Woakes...

Strauss emotional after England 'obliterate' Australia to reach World Cup final 11 Jul 2019 - 11:39 pm

Birmingham: Former England director of cricket Andrew Strauss was overcome with emotion after the team he helped build "obliterated" Australia to reach the...

Serena keeps calm and carries on in pursuit of number 24 11 Jul 2019 - 11:39 pm

LONDON: There were no intimidating roars of "c'mon", few fist pumps and the volume was turned down on the grunting that often accompanies...

England's Roy escapes final ban after dissent fine 11 Jul 2019 - 09:45 pm

Birmingham: England batsman Jason Roy has avoided a potential ban for the World Cup final after protesting about his dismissal during Thursday's victory...