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Imperious Djokovic crushes Dimitrov; Nadal, Sharapova win 02 Jun 2013 - 02:24 am

Benoit Paire of France chats with the umpires during his third round match against Kei Nishikori of Japan at the French Open at...

Bayern seal treble with Cup victory 02 Jun 2013 - 02:23 am

BERLIN: Bayern Munich completed the treble by beating VfB Stuttgart 3-2 in a dramatic German Cup final yesterday, adding the trophy to the...

Shukla resigns as IPL chairman 02 Jun 2013 - 02:21 am

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President N Srinivasan speaks during a news conference at the BCCI head office in Mumbai,...

Expectant Bresnan maintains England focus 02 Jun 2013 - 02:21 am

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom: England’s Tim Bresnan (pictured left) has insisted the prospect of becoming a father for the first time is not proving...

Elliott keen to learn from New Zealand history 02 Jun 2013 - 02:20 am

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom: New Zealand batsman Grant Elliott hopes his side can learn from their recent history as they seek to win their...

Kohli, Karthik tons help India beat Sri Lanka 02 Jun 2013 - 02:20 am

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik both hit centuries as India warmed up the forthcoming Champions Trophy with an impressive five-wicket...

Mourinho exits with win; Barca reach 100 points 02 Jun 2013 - 02:19 am

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho gestures after their La Liga match against Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, yesterday. Jose Mourinho ended...

Long to captain Ireland against Georgia 02 Jun 2013 - 02:18 am

DUBLIN: West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long will captain the Republic of Ireland in today’s friendly against Georgia. Long scored Ireland’s goal in...

Brazil, England to open remodelled Maracana 02 Jun 2013 - 02:18 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: After an embarrassing brush with cancellation, the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host its first official match...

Bayern eager to hold onto Heynckes 02 Jun 2013 - 02:17 am

BERLIN: Champions League winners Bayern Munich are eager to keep outgoing coach Jupp Heynckes on in some capacity with Pep Guardiola set to...

Lions thrash Barbarians 02 Jun 2013 - 02:16 am

Owen Farrell (left) of the British and Irish Lions holds onto the ball as he’s tackled by Barbarians’ player Dimitri Yachvili during their...

West seeks improvement in Mugello; Sucipto remains optimistic despite crash 02 Jun 2013 - 02:16 am

Mugello, Italy: QMMF Racing Team rider Anthony West (pictured) finished in 23rd position in Moto2, but the Australian is seeking an improvement in...

Arab Men’s Wrestling Championship 02 Jun 2013 - 02:15 am

Two wrestlers in action during the 16th Arab Men’s Wrestling Championship at Qatar Sports Club, yesterday. CENTRE: A. Omar of Qatar grapples his...

Ruler of the World reigns in Derby 02 Jun 2013 - 02:14 am

EPSOM, United Kingdom: Ruler of the World gave trainer Aidan O’Brien his fourth winner in the Epsom Derby yesterday. The 7/1 shot -...

Haas takes lead at the Memorial 02 Jun 2013 - 02:13 am

DUBLIN, Ohio: Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel birdied his last two holes to trim Bill Haas’ lead to one shot when the weather-delayed...

Rookie Moriya dominates in New Jersey 02 Jun 2013 - 12:55 am

GALLOWAY, New Jersey: LPGA rookie Moriya Jutanugarn and fourth-year pro Amanda Blumenherst shared the first-round lead yesterday in the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Thailand’s...

Arab Asian Weightlifting Championship 02 Jun 2013 - 12:53 am

Atheletes in action on the final day of the Arab Asian Weightlifting Championship 2013 at Al Sadd Stadium yesterday. RIGHT: Weightlifters celebrate on...

Australian swim boss stands down 02 Jun 2013 - 12:53 am

SYDNEY: Swimming Australia has stood down its president Barclay Nettlefold over claims of inappropriate behaviour towards a female team consultant, an official said...