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Australia embrace guided missile technology in Ashes quest 26 May 2016 - 11:21 am

SYDNEY: Australia are resorting to guided missile technology to help their fast bowlers reclaim the Ashes from England next year. Steve Smith's team...

Lekhwiya pip El Jaish to reach ACL quarters 26 May 2016 - 01:44 am

Lekhwiya Ali Afif (left) attempts a volley while being challenged by El Jaish’s Murad Naji (second left) during their AFC Champions League (ACL)...

Murray survives fresh five-set Paris battle 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Mathias Bourgue of France v Andy Murray of Britain - Paris, France - 25/05/16. Murray reacts. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen Paris: Second seed Andy Murray...

Ageing but dangerous, Portugal are still a threat 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Portuguese team members (L-R) Adrien Silva, Joao Moutinho, Joao Mario, Rafael Guerreiro, William Carvalho and Eder during a national team training session in...

Benitez signs three-year deal to stay at Newcastle United 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

LONDON: Rafael Benitez has signed a three-year contract to stay on as Newcastle United manager, after agreeing to lead their quest for an...

Rosberg ignores possibility of history 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Mercedes AMG GP during a press conference at Monte Carlo circuit in Monaco, 25 May 2016....

Benfica extend Julio Cesar contract 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Lisbon: Portuguese champions Benfica have secured the services of Brazilian international goalkeeper Julio Cesar for a further two seasons, the club said on...

Ronaldo wants Real Madrid to renew his contract 25 May 2016 - 06:46 pm

Real Madrid's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to the media during the Open Media Day after a training session held at the Valdebebas'...

218 extra flights to ferry Madrid fans to Champions League final 25 May 2016 - 06:43 pm

A picture taken on May 25, 2015 shows mannequins wearing the jerseys of the Real Madrid and Atletico deMadrid football clubs in a...

Buoyant Gaultier out for World Series 'bonus' 25 May 2016 - 06:05 pm

Gregory Gaultier (file photo / Reuters) Dubai: World champion Gregory Gaultier sent a message to world number one Mohamed Elshorbagy with words and...

No Atletico Madrid player would make Real's XI: Gareth Bale 25 May 2016 - 04:26 pm

Real Madrid's Welsh winger Gareth Bale performs during his team's training session at the Valdebebas's sports complex in Madrid, Spain, 24 May 2016....

Love him or hate him, Mourinho set for United 25 May 2016 - 03:53 pm

Portuguese football manager Jose Mourinho is pictured as he returns to his home in London on May 24, 2016. (AFP / LEON NEAL) ...

Painful final defeats will spur Liverpool next season: Origi 25 May 2016 - 03:25 pm

Belgian national soccer team forward Divock Origi performs during his team's training session in Lausanne, Switzerland, 23 May 2016. (EPA/ Laurent Gillieron) Liverpool's...

Australia close to Gillespie swoop: Report 25 May 2016 - 12:19 pm

Jason Gillespie (AFP / Farjana K Godhuly) Sydney: Australia is close to poaching Jason Gillespie from English cricket to be the national team's...

France to deploy 60,000 police for Euro 2016 25 May 2016 - 10:07 am

The trophy of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament is displayed during a news conference one hundred days before the start of the competition...

Conte: Pirlo and Giovinco paying price for playing in MLS 25 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Italian national soccer team head coach Antonio Conte speaks during a press conference at Coverciano sports center in Florence, Italy, 24 May 2016....

Mujahid wins U-18 tennis crown 25 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Mujahid Khan, Joud Al Azmeh, Taym Al Azmeh, Adil Khan, players of the Bay Club InterContinental Doha, podium winners at the 8th edition...

Al Rayyan looking forward to train at top class SC training facilities: Tabata 25 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Al Rayyan captain and 2015-16 Qatar Football Association (QFA) Player of the Year Rodrigo Tabata Doha: Al Rayyan captain and 2015-16 Qatar Football...