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Sheikh Salman weighs entering FIFA race if Platini withdraws 02 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

By Simon Evans ZURICH: One of Michel Platini's main backers in his bid to head world soccer's governing body, Bahraini Sheikh Salman Bin...

Mullen joint-top on pro debut in Scotland 01 Oct 2015 - 06:47 pm

Jimmy Mullen ST ANDREWS, United Kingdom: Walker Cup star Jimmy Mullen enjoyed an incredible professional debut on Thursday with an opening round of...

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe 01 Oct 2015 - 06:45 pm

Pakistan bowler Yasir Shah is congratulated by teammates after getting his five wicket haul during the first in a series of three ODI...

Australia scrap tour over security concerns 01 Oct 2015 - 03:48 pm

MELBOURNE: Australia have postponed their tour of Bangladesh, saying on Thursday they were advised against going ahead with a two-test series that could...

Xavi wins QSL’s September player award 01 Oct 2015 - 12:10 pm

Al Sadd captain Xavi Hernandez vies for the ball against Umm Salal’s Andranik Timotian during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) match DOHA: Al...

Cheika keeps faith with Wallaby hard men 01 Oct 2015 - 11:34 am

London: Australia coach Michael Cheika kept the faith with his hard men Michael Hooper and David Pocock to break down England's resistance in...

Wasim urges Modi to revive Indo-Pak ties 01 Oct 2015 - 09:35 am

Karachi: Legendary paceman Wasim Akram on Thursday urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to end his country's cricketing boycott of Pakistan saying the...

Five talking points in India-South Africa T20 series 01 Oct 2015 - 08:59 am

Dharamsala: Five talking points ahead of the three-match Twenty20 series between India and South Africa starting in Dharamsala on Friday: Will IPL experience...

Globe-trotting McDowell on rescue mission 01 Oct 2015 - 08:57 am

Hong Kong: Former major winner Graeme McDowell says he's going globe-trotting over a hectic next two months in a bid to rescue his...

BoSox beat Yankees to spoil Tanaka's return 01 Oct 2015 - 08:46 am

New York: Deven Marrero belted the go-ahead run with two outs in the 11th inning as the Boston Red Sox prevented the New...

Ireland can be lucky this time, says Wood 01 Oct 2015 - 08:39 am

London: Ireland have never reached a Rugby World Cup semi-final but former captain Keith Wood believes they can win the trophy if they...

PSG remain unbeaten after comfortable win in Donetsk 01 Oct 2015 - 08:36 am

Lviv: Paris Saint-Germain maintained their unbeaten start to the season on Wednesday as they cruised past Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in Champions...

Morata, Zaza on target as Juve beat listless Sevilla 01 Oct 2015 - 08:33 am

Turin: Alvaro Morata opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time and Simone Zaza hit his maiden Champions League goal at the death...

Late Aguero penalty seals City's win at Gladbach 01 Oct 2015 - 08:30 am

Monchengladbach: Sergio Aguero's 90th-minute penalty sealed Manchester City's 2-1 comeback win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday in the Champions League to continue the...

Ronaldo surpasses 500 career goals, equals Raul record 01 Oct 2015 - 08:26 am

Malmö: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed 500 career goals in Wednesday's Champions League group stage match away to Malmo. Ronaldo, 30, netted...

Mata magic works wonders for United 01 Oct 2015 - 01:07 am

Manchester United’s Spanish midfielder Juan Mata shoots to score from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Group B match against VfL...

FIFA financial statements raise questions over Platini defence 30 Sep 2015 - 04:40 pm

Lausanne: FIFA's financial reports reviewed by AFP on Wednesday raised questions about claims from Michel Platini that a payment he received from the...

F1 season to start earlier than planned next year 30 Sep 2015 - 04:34 pm

LONDON: Next year's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne will move forward to March 20 after previously being listed for a...