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Ballance, Kumar leave Test poised as Cook fails again 19 Jul 2014 - 06:21 am

England’s Gary Ballance celebrates his century during play on the second day of the second Test against India at Lord’s in London, yesterday....

Nibali wins stage 13 to extend lead 18 Jul 2014 - 10:37 pm

Vincenzo Nibali of Italy celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France race at...

James dethrones Jordan as most popular US athlete: Poll 18 Jul 2014 - 10:35 pm

Washington: LeBron James has overtaken Michael Jordan as the United States’ most popular athlete, according to a Harris poll. Almost from the moment...

Ton-up Duminy takes Proteas to big total 18 Jul 2014 - 02:08 am

South Africa’s Jean-Paul Duminy plays a shot during the second day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle yesterday. GALLE:...

Rahane century rescues India on first day at Lord’s 18 Jul 2014 - 02:06 am

India’s Ajinkya Rahane celebrates his century during the first day of the second cricket Test match against England at Lord’s in London yesterday....

Buttler ‘Mankading’ alright, says MCC 18 Jul 2014 - 02:06 am

Sri Lanka’s Sachithra Senanayake appeals to umpire Michael Gough after ‘Mankading’ England’s Jos Buttler during an ODI at Edgbaston. LONDON: Some of cricket’s...

Anderson and Jadeja hearing after second test 18 Jul 2014 - 02:05 am

LONDON: England’s James Anderson and India’s Ravindra Jadeja will face a preliminary hearing regarding their International Cricket Council disciplinary charges on Tuesday, the...

McIlroy and Woods steal the show at British Open 18 Jul 2014 - 02:04 am

HOYLAKE, England: Golfing gunslingers Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods sprayed Royal Liverpool with a barrage of birdie bullets to steal the show midway...

Woods upset at phone nuisance 18 Jul 2014 - 02:03 am

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom: Tiger Woods showed glimpses of his former greatness during a crafted opening three-under 69 at the British Open yesterday, but...

Serena Williams heads women’s field for US Open 18 Jul 2014 - 01:41 am

New York: World number one Serena Williams (pictured), coming off a surprise third round loss at Wimbledon, heads the women’s field for the...

Real Madrid, Barcelona top Forbes rich list 18 Jul 2014 - 01:40 am

NEW YORK: Spain may have been embarrassingly dethroned as World Cup holders, but Real Madrid and Barcelona are still champions at making money...

Ballance escapes shirtless photo action 18 Jul 2014 - 01:39 am

LONDON: England batsman Gary Ballance will not face any formal punishment by officials after being pictured shirtless in a Nottingham bar following last...

Kristoff too strong for Sagan on Tour 17 Jul 2014 - 10:43 pm

Katusha procycling team rider Alexander Kristoff of Norway celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 12th stage of the 101st Tour...

USA’s Leonard withdraws from FIBA World Cup 17 Jul 2014 - 10:42 pm

German professional basketball player Dirk Nowitzki (right) of the Dallas Mavericks meets with fans during a press conference on the documentary ‘Nowitzki. Der...

Van Gaal to juggle football and commercial demands 17 Jul 2014 - 10:39 pm

Manchester United’s newly-appointed Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (left) poses for pictures with retired English footballer Sir Bobby Charlton at Old Trafford in...

Carrick hurt, could miss 10 weeks 17 Jul 2014 - 10:38 pm

LONDON: Manchester United’s Michael Carrick could miss the start of forthcoming season after suffering a serious ankle injury, new manager Louis van Gaal...

World Cup winner Toni Kroos joins Real 17 Jul 2014 - 10:37 pm

New Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos of Germany poses during his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid yesterday. MADRID: Toni Kroos...

Germany return to top of FIFA rankings 17 Jul 2014 - 10:34 pm

Andre Schuerrle of Germany celebrates with the World Cup trophy at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. PARIS: Germany’s charge...