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Australia’s Smith back at number one 21 Jul 2015 - 09:13 am

London: Australia’s Steven Smith has regained top spot in the International Cricket Council’s Test batting rankings following a man-of-the-match display in his side’s...

Thomas survives scary crash as Plaza wins stage 21 Jul 2015 - 09:12 am

Great Britain’s Christopher Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, and Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas (right) ride during the 16th stage of the...

Quintana blasts irritating outsiders after collision 21 Jul 2015 - 09:12 am

Gap, France: Tour de France contender Nairo Quintana branded Warren Barguil as irritating after the young Frenchman caused a frightening crash on a...

India’s Dutch field hockey coach says he has been sacked 21 Jul 2015 - 09:10 am

New Delhi: India’s preparations for next year’s Olympic field hockey were thrown into turmoil yesterday after chief coach Paul van Ass (pictured) said...

Boks Matfield, Coetzee doubtful for All Blacks 21 Jul 2015 - 09:09 am

France’s players cycle Wattbike exercise bikes during a Rugby Union World Cup 2015 training camp below the La Grande Motte glacier (alt 3032m)...

Pacquiao downplays Arum criticism, says in ‘self-rehab’ 21 Jul 2015 - 09:08 am

Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao listening while on the carpet with boxing promoter Bob Arum (left) on arrival in Los Angeles, California for the...

US continue surge at Pan Am Games 21 Jul 2015 - 09:08 am

TORONTO: The heat and the United States charge up the Pan American Games medal table both continued yesterday, as officials celebrated a victory...

FIFA presidential election to be held on Feb 26 20 Jul 2015 - 03:29 pm

ZURICH: The election to select a new president of world soccer's governing body FIFA will be held on Feb. 26 in Zurich, the...

Sarfraz, Yasir star in Pakistan’s big victory 20 Jul 2015 - 09:33 am

Colombo: Sarfraz Ahmed scored 77 and Yasir Shah grabbed four wickets as Pakistan thrashed Sri Lanka by 135 runs in the violence-hit third...

Spieth makes his move as Dunne steals Open show 20 Jul 2015 - 09:33 am

ST ANDREWS, Scotland: Jordan Spieth surged through a gridlocked British Open leaderboard as a third straight major title loomed large but he had...

Everton manager frustrated over Chelsea pursuit of Stones 20 Jul 2015 - 09:28 am

Singapore: Everton manager Roberto Martinez expressed disappointment on Saturday following reports that Chelsea were looking to increase their bid for defender John Stones...

Murray carries Britain to Davis Cup semi-finals 20 Jul 2015 - 09:26 am

London: Andy Murray clinched Great Britain’s first Davis Cup semi-final berth in 34 years as the world number three’s gritty victory against Gilles...

India come from behind to down New Zealand 20 Jul 2015 - 09:26 am

Christchurch, New Zealand: India claimed both reverse singles to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory over New Zealand in their Davis Cup tie yesterday....

Bartomeu re-elected as Barcelona President 20 Jul 2015 - 09:25 am

Barcelona: Josep Maria Bartomeu was re-elected as President of European and Spanish champions Barcelona after seeing off rival Joan Laporta (pictured right). Bartomeu,...

Greipel wins Tour 15th stage 20 Jul 2015 - 09:24 am

FROM LEFT: Norway’s Alexander Kristoff, Germany’s John Degenkolb, and Germany’s Andre Greipel sprint ahead of the finish line at the end of the...

US bump Canada from top of Pan Am medals table 20 Jul 2015 - 09:14 am

TORONTO: The United States finally nudged Canada from top spot on the Pan American Games medal table on a sweltering yesterday that saw...

Tour director hits out at reporting as Team Sky guarded by police 20 Jul 2015 - 09:13 am

MENDE, France: Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme blamed the media for aggression aimed at yellow jersey holder Chris Froome as the Briton’s...

Ruthless Australia secure crushing win as England wilt 19 Jul 2015 - 09:32 pm

LONDON: A rampant Australian pace attack ripped out a feeble England England for 103 to seal a crushing 405-run win in the second ...