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Scott, Furyk share lead; Tiger six back 10 Aug 2013 - 02:08 am

Adam Scott of Australia saves par on the 18th hole during the first round of the 95th PGA Championship in Rochester, New York,...

Bolt eyes Lewis’ record with Gay absent at worlds 10 Aug 2013 - 02:08 am

MOSCOW: Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt goes into the world athletics championships within touching distance of equalling American legend Carl Lewis’ record of...

Olympic champ Lavillenie vows not to rest on vaulting laurels 10 Aug 2013 - 02:08 am

MOSCOW: French pole vault star Renaud Lavillenie has vowed not to rest on his laurels as he aims to add the world title...

Australia’s Bannister banned for missing tests 10 Aug 2013 - 02:07 am

SYDNEY, New South Wales: Australian Olympic javelin thrower Jarrod Bannister () said yesterday he has been banned from competition for 20 months after...

IOC nominate Reedie to be head of WADA 10 Aug 2013 - 02:07 am

MOSCOW: Craig Reedie, a driving force behind London’s successful hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games, is all but assured of being the next...

Lyon grabs four wickets as Australia take control 10 Aug 2013 - 01:09 am

Australia’s Nathan Lyon (3rd left) appeals and dismisses England’s Jonny Bairstow (not in picture) lbw during the fourth Ashes cricket test match at...

Serena cruises in Toronto 09 Aug 2013 - 05:07 am

Serena Williams of the US screams after a point during her match against Francesca Schiavone of France of the Rogers Cup Toronto at...

Furyk takes charge at Oak Hill 09 Aug 2013 - 04:37 am

ROCHESTER, United States/New York: Jim Furyk fired a five under par 65, his lowest first-round score in 73 career majors, to seize the...

Australian spirits are high after Old Trafford draw, says Clarke 09 Aug 2013 - 04:33 am

Australia’s captain Michael Clarke looks on during a training session before the fourth Ashes cricket Test match against England at the Riverside cricket...

ICC stick with Hot Spot for the final two Ashes Tests 09 Aug 2013 - 04:33 am

CHESTER-LE-STREET, United Kingdom: Cricket’s Hot Spot system will be used in the final two Tests of the ongoing Ashes series, the International Cricket...

England want apology for blatant fabrication, says Cook 09 Aug 2013 - 04:33 am

CHESTER LE STREET: England captain Alastair Cook has described as “blatant fabrication” the claims that Ashes players have used silicone tape on their...

Coach Flower wants more from hosts England 09 Aug 2013 - 04:32 am

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England: England will bid to complete the second half of their Ashes mission when they face arch-rivals Australia in the fourth Test...

Real give little away over Bale progress 09 Aug 2013 - 04:31 am

Real Madrid’s Ronaldo (left) and Iker Casillas hold their trophy after winning the 2013 International Champions Cup match against Chelsea at Sun Life...

Goal-line technology unveiled 09 Aug 2013 - 04:30 am

Members of the media watch referee Anthony Taylor during the Goal Decision System (GDS) presentation at the Emirates Stadium in London, yesterday. A...

Lisandro leaves Lyon for Al Gharafa 09 Aug 2013 - 04:28 am

LYON, France: Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez is joining Qatari club Al Gharafa from Olympique Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said yesterday. “OL inform...

Lambert, Zaha in England squad 09 Aug 2013 - 04:28 am

LONDON: Manchester United’s new winger Wilfried Zaha has been recalled to the England squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Scotland at Wembley, while Southampton’s...

Fabregas rules out United move 09 Aug 2013 - 04:28 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas (pictured) slammed the door yesterday on a potential move to Manchester United, insisting the Catalan giants remain...

Rooney training with reserves 09 Aug 2013 - 04:27 am

Manchester: Wayne Rooney continued his quest for fitness by training with the Manchester United reserves yesterday. But while some may assume that to...