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Bradley, Mahan and Simpson named as US wildcards 03 Sep 2014 - 11:04 pm

US Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson poses with the Ryder Cup yesterday in New York City. NEW YORK: United States captain Tom Watson,...

Makarova downs Azarenka to book US Open semi-final 03 Sep 2014 - 11:04 pm

NEW YORK: Ekaterina Makarova reached the first Grand Slam semi-final of her career yesterday with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over former world number...

Adamant Cook keen to carry on till World Cup 03 Sep 2014 - 11:02 pm

England captain Alastair Cook leaves the field after defeat in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. ...

US, Slovenia advance as Lithuania suffer 03 Sep 2014 - 11:01 pm

US head coach Mike Krzyzewski (centre) talks with Kenneth Faried (left) and James Harden during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group C match...

MLB: Kershaw steers Dodgers to 4-1 victory over Nationals 03 Sep 2014 - 11:00 pm

Los Angeles Dodgers’ starter Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium yesterday. NEW YORK: Clayton Kershaw tossed a...

Barrett gets first start at flyhalf for All Blacks 03 Sep 2014 - 11:00 pm

Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during the third match against France in New Plymouth in this June 2013 file photo. ...

Clarke may miss Pakistan series 03 Sep 2014 - 10:59 pm

MELBOURNE: Australia captain Michael Clarke is doubtful for next month’s series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after scans confirmed an injury...

After golfers and cyclists, tennis players start hiring psychologists 03 Sep 2014 - 09:24 pm

Gael Monfils of France reacts after defeating Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in the fourth round of US Open at Flushing Meadows, yesterday. NEW...

Wozniacki to face Peng for final berth 03 Sep 2014 - 09:22 pm

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark (right) shakes hands with Sara Errani of Italy after defeating her at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New...

Federer cruises into US Open quarter-final 03 Sep 2014 - 09:22 pm

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain in the fourth round of the US Open at the USTA...

Favourites Seahawks face tough task to retain glory 03 Sep 2014 - 09:03 pm

Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after they defeated the Denver Broncos in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII...

Denver Broncos lose Welker to four-game doping ban 03 Sep 2014 - 09:01 pm

Denver Broncos’ receiver Wes Welker receives four-game ban for violating NFL performance enhancing drug policy. DENVER: Denver Broncos’ receiver Wes Welker was suspended...

Sam has already made impact on NFL 03 Sep 2014 - 09:01 pm

Former Missouri Tiger Michael Sam attends a game between the Missouri Tigers and South Dakota State in Columbia, Missouri in this August 30...

Colts’ owner suspended for six games by League 03 Sep 2014 - 09:00 pm

INDIANAPOLIS: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was suspended for six games by the National Football League after pleading guilty yesterday to a misdemeanor...

Qatar ready for feisty encounter against Brazil 02 Sep 2014 - 10:33 pm

Coach of Qatar’s Olympic football team, Fahad Thani (fourth left) during a training session in Doha on Monday. The Qatar national Under-23 team...

Third edition of Doha Goals Forum in November 02 Sep 2014 - 10:29 pm

Doha: The premier platform for world leaders to advance social and economic change through sport, is back for a third successive year on...

Springboks intrigued by All Blacks maul 02 Sep 2014 - 10:27 pm

A combination of pictures shows Australian Wallabies’ scrumhalf Nic White (left) in action against France in Melbourne on June 14, 2014, and Wallabies’...

Contador eyes victory at Vuelta 02 Sep 2014 - 10:26 pm

Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana of Movistar team celebrates on the podium wearing the overall leader’s red jersey after the ninth stage of the...