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England’s Wiggins fired up for the challenge 23 Jul 2014 - 09:37 am

GLASGOW: Team England’s Bradley Wiggins (pictured) insists he is fired up for the Commonwealth Games despite having decided to race only one of...

Singapore confident to dominate in table tennis as India’s Achanta eyes success 23 Jul 2014 - 09:32 am

From left: Wang Yuegu, Feng Tianwei and Li Jiawei of Singapore, in this file photo show their silver medals at the medal ceremony...

Golf: Asian stars excited for LPGA team showdown 23 Jul 2014 - 09:29 am

BALTIMORE: After two decades of watching US and European women golfers play for the Solheim Cup, top worldwide rivals have their chance at...

NBA: Indiana Pacers acquire Stuckey 23 Jul 2014 - 09:28 am

NEW YORK: Three days after losing one of the National Basketball Association’s best young players on the free agent market, the Indiana Pacers...

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs sign Franson 23 Jul 2014 - 09:27 am

TORONTO: The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Cody Franson to a one-year contract yesterday, just hours before he was scheduled for a salary...

NFL: New York Giants’ Chris Snee announces retirement 23 Jul 2014 - 09:27 am

NEW YORK: New York Giants offensive guard Chris Snee announced his retirement yesterday after struggling to bounce back from hip and elbow injuries....

Glasgow welcomes world to banks of River Clyde 23 Jul 2014 - 05:46 am

A pedestrian walks past a mural depicting a competitive swimmer near a venue for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday. The opening...

Qatar to host Military Sailing Championship in November 22 Jul 2014 - 08:33 am

Staff Major General Mohamed bin Naser Al Muhanadi (centre), of the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of...

Waqar wants to revive his nation’s love affair with pace 22 Jul 2014 - 08:32 am

KARACHI: Pakistan coach and former paceman Waqar Younis (pictured) has promised to rejuvenate his country’s fast-bowling attack. Waqar, who in May accepted the...

Wozniacki routs Vinci, Mayer stuns Ferrer 22 Jul 2014 - 08:31 am

Caroline Wozniacki (left) of Denmark raises the winner’s trophy while Roberta Vinci (right) of Italy poses with the runner-up’s trophy after the final...

Troicki celebrates return after suspension with win at Gstaad 22 Jul 2014 - 08:30 am

GSTAAD, Switzerland: Viktor Troicki made the most of his return to tennis after serving a one-year ban as the Serb defeated Austria’s Dominic...

Nicklaus, Woods hail McIlroy victory 22 Jul 2014 - 08:29 am

FROM LEFT: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus. McIlroy climbed to number two in the world golf rankings yesterday following his victory...

Massa calls for cooler heads on young shoulders 22 Jul 2014 - 08:28 am

Felipe Massa’s Williams car (left) collides with Kevin Magnussen’s McLaren Mercedes vehicle during the German Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Hockenheim circuit...

Empty seats at German GP leave officials wondering 22 Jul 2014 - 08:27 am

Empty seats are seen behind Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton as he leaves his car after he crashed during qualifying of the German F1...

Al Anabi have forgettable weekend in Mile-High City 22 Jul 2014 - 08:26 am

Qatar Al Anabi Racing Top Fuel team driver Khalid AlBalooshi greets fans prior to Sunday’s Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals near Denver, Colorado. MORRISON,...

Upbeat Valverde waits for leader’s ‘bad day’ 22 Jul 2014 - 08:24 am

Movistar procycling team rider Alejandro Valverde of Spain in action during the 13th stage of the 101st Tour de France on Friday. CARCASSONNE,...

Nibali says he is well placed to win Tour 22 Jul 2014 - 08:23 am

Astana rider and yellow jersey holder Vincenzo Nibali relaxes at his hotel in Lignan-sur-Orb during a rest day in the Tour de France,...

Werth’s heroics give Nationals close victory over Brewers 22 Jul 2014 - 08:22 am

Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth (left) is congratulated by team-mates after hitting the game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee...