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Collapse in the Caribbean: West Indies beat Australia by 18 runs 10 Jul 2021 - 01:15 pm

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia: The West Indies took advantage of a sensational late batting collapse by Australia to secure an 18-run win Friday...

Arsenal sign defender Tavares from Benfica 10 Jul 2021 - 01:05 pm

Arsenal have signed Portugal Under-21 defender Nuno Tavares from Benfica on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Saturday. Tavares, 21,...

Sri Lanka to delay home series v India after COVID-19 cases: Reports 10 Jul 2021 - 01:03 pm

NEW DELHI: India's limited-overs series in Sri Lanka has been delayed by four days after two COVID-19 infections were detected in the home...

Sterling sparked England into final by leaving tournament anguish behind 10 Jul 2021 - 12:18 pm

LONDON: Major tournaments have not always brought happy memories for Raheem Sterling but he has risen to the occasion at Euro 2020 and...

Brazil and Argentina clash in a football final for 5th time 10 Jul 2021 - 09:25 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil and Argentina will face off for the fifth time in a tournament final when they determine which team will...

Unified Milwaukee hosts NBA Finals 50 years after title run 10 Jul 2021 - 08:53 am

MILWAUKEE: Much has changed in Milwaukee since the Bucks won their last NBA title a half-century ago. Nothing reflects the differences more than...

Berrettini seals Wimbledon final berth with Hurkacz win 09 Jul 2021 - 06:31 pm

LONDON: Seventh seed Matteo Berrettini stayed solid in the face of a spirited fightback from Poland's Hubert Hurkacz to become the first Italian...

No change in plan to let some Italians travel to Euro final - source 09 Jul 2021 - 01:59 pm

MILAN - There has been no change to plans to let 1,000 Italian soccer fans travel to London and attend Sunday's Euro 2020...

World Cup stadiums to be ready by year-end as Qatar begins 500 days countdown 09 Jul 2021 - 10:11 am

There are only 500 days to go until Qatar hosts the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. The...

Lusail wins Group Two Tattersalls July Stakes 09 Jul 2021 - 09:47 am

Notching up a third win, and second straight victory, from only four career starts and In the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, ultra-game...

Weetamoo wins Derby de l’Ouest in Nantes 09 Jul 2021 - 09:37 am

Taking her tally to three wins from only six starts, Weetamoo (IRE) (Le Harve x Wild Silva) won the Derby de l’Ouest in...

Al Sadd’s Xavi, Cazorla and Bounedjah clinch top QFA awards for the season 09 Jul 2021 - 09:34 am

Xavi Hernandez was named the best coach as reigning QNB Stars League champions Al Sadd bagged top honours in the Best Awards for...

Gold Cup: Qatar give final touches to preparations 09 Jul 2021 - 09:25 am

Asian champions Qatar yesterday started their final phase of preparations in Houston ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will begin on Sunday....

Messi seeks international title as Argentina fans ask: If not now, when? 08 Jul 2021 - 10:03 pm

Brazil-Argentina games always throw up questions but one stands out ahead of this Saturday’s Copa America final in Rio de Janeiro: Can Lionel...

New-look England thrash Pakistan in ODI opener 08 Jul 2021 - 09:59 pm

England's makeshift one-day international team put the COVID-19 issues that hit the previous squad behind them to bowl out Pakistan for 141 runs...

Barty beats Kerber to reach first Wimbledon final 08 Jul 2021 - 09:41 pm

LONDON - Top seed Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to reach the Wimbledon singles final for 41 years after beating former...

Rafael Nadal to make return to competition with debut in DC 08 Jul 2021 - 03:46 pm

WASHINGTON: Rafael Nadal will return to competition by making his debut at the hard-court tournament in Washington. The Citi Open announced Thursday that...

England face disciplinary probe over laser pen shone at Schmeichel 08 Jul 2021 - 02:18 pm

European football's governing body UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against England on Thursday over a laser pen shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during...