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Nibali wins 19th stage, Froome retains lead 25 Jul 2015 - 12:51 am

Astana Pro team rider Vincenzo Nibali of Italy celebrates while crossing the finish line to win the 19th stage of the 102nd edition...

‘Shark’ attack pays dividends for Nibali 25 Jul 2015 - 12:49 am

La Toussuire, France: Vincenzo Nibali reminded everyone why he is the reigning champion by claiming victory on the Alpine 19th stage of the...

Heavy rain washes out 4th day’s play in Chittagong 25 Jul 2015 - 12:48 am

A general view shows covers on the playing surface of the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong yesterday, as rain stops play during...

Absentees add to uncertainty at World Championships 25 Jul 2015 - 12:44 am

Michael Phelps swims during the finals of the Men’s 200M Butterfly in the evening session of Day 3 at the George F Haines...

Brilliant Kirk shares lead at Meijer 25 Jul 2015 - 12:43 am

Katherine Kirk of Australia watches her drive on the ninth hole during the first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft...

Le Clos kicks off Olympic gold bid 25 Jul 2015 - 12:43 am

CAPE TOWN: Chad Le Clos knows he is under the pressure of expectation. It happens every time he hits the pool deck. The...

Ronaldo dazzles as Real Madrid rout Man City 25 Jul 2015 - 12:12 am

Real Madrid’s players celebrate their victory over Manchester City in the final match of the International Champions Cup, at the MCG in Melbourne...

USA begins fightback against Panama 25 Jul 2015 - 12:11 am

USA’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann reacts during his side’s Gold Cup semi-final match against Jamaica at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, on...

Oman qualify for World Twenty20 for first time 25 Jul 2015 - 12:11 am

Dublin: Oman’s fairytale rise as a cricket nation continued on Thursday when they qualified for next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in India. A...

Tokyo unveils 2020 Olympic Games logo 25 Jul 2015 - 12:10 am

Tokyo: Tokyo’s Olympic committee unveiled the official logos for the 2020 Games yesterday, days after the Japanese Prime Minister ordered plans for the...

Liverpool end Asia swing with 1-1 draw in Malaysia 24 Jul 2015 - 09:18 pm

Liverpool's Lucas Leiva (left) in action with Malaysia's Vincent Bikana. Kuala Lumpur: Rising Liverpool star Jordon Ibe mustered a superb solo effort to...

Froome's lead cut as Nibali wins Tour stage 19 24 Jul 2015 - 09:03 pm

Astana Pro team rider Vincenzo Nibali of Italy is on his way to win the 19th stage of the 102nd edition of the...

Panama yells 'robbery' after loss to Mexico 23 Jul 2015 - 01:21 pm

Referee Mark Geiger (centre) is surrounded by officials during a stoppage in play between Panama and Mexico during the second half of their...

Jamaica stuns USA 2-1 to reach Gold Cup final 23 Jul 2015 - 01:09 pm

Jamaica forward Giles Barnes scores a goal on a free kick against the United States in the first half during the CONCACAF Gold...

Maiden fifty from Das gives Bangladesh lead 23 Jul 2015 - 12:54 pm

Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das reacts after scoring a half century during the third day of the first cricket Test match between Bangladesh and...

Doha Goals Forum to open on July 25 in Los Angeles 23 Jul 2015 - 09:57 am

From Left: Mark Spitz, Nadia Comaneci, Michael Phelps and Carl Lewis, some of the world-class champions, who will attend the fourth annual Doha...

US authorities drop prosecution of Major League slugger Bonds 23 Jul 2015 - 09:56 am

Los Angeles: The US Department of Justice formally dropped efforts to prosecute Major League Baseball’s disgraced home run king Barry Bonds yesterday. In...

Shakib, Das give Bangladesh lead over Proteas 23 Jul 2015 - 09:55 am

South Africa cricketer Vernon Philander appeals successfully for leg before wicket decision against Bangladesh cricketer Mohammad Mahmudullah during the second day of the...