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F1 teams reluctant to go more than 20 races 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

BUDAPEST: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could have 22 races jostling for a slot next season but teams have made clear they want...

Snedeker leads in Canada 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

OAKVILLE, Canada: Brandt Snedeker fired a nine-under par 63 yesterday to take the lead at the Canadian Open, where overnight leader Hunter Mahan...

Australia’s Elkington in Twitter racism row 29 Jul 2013 - 12:53 am

LONDON: Steve Elkington became the latest Australian sports figure to be at the centre of a racism row when the golfer insisted late...

Britain’s Farah might compete in marathon at Olympic Games 29 Jul 2013 - 12:53 am

LONDON: Britain’s Mo Farah indicated late on Saturday he might compete in the marathon at the 2016 Olympics in Rio rather than defend...

Ennis-Hill still unsure about worlds event 29 Jul 2013 - 12:52 am

LONDON: Britain’s Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill was far less confident about her Moscow prospects after running a solid 100m hurdles and finishing...

Archer leads Rays past Yankees 29 Jul 2013 - 12:52 am

New York: Chris Archer pitched a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays continued their tear with a 1-0 victory over the New York...

Pacquiao says he will consider running for presidency post 29 Jul 2013 - 12:51 am

MACAU, China: Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao is harbouring thoughts of running for president in his beloved homeland when he finally hangs up...

Hamilton edges out Vettel to claim pole in Hungary 28 Jul 2013 - 01:43 am

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton (centre) of Britain shakes hands with Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel (left) of Germany as...

Farah wins in style on ‘Super Saturday’ 28 Jul 2013 - 01:42 am

Britain’s Mo Farah celebrates after winning the men’s 3,000m event during the IAAF Diamond League meeting at the Olympic Stadium in the Queen...

Qatar’s Al Sadd, Eljaish in Group A for IHF Super Globe in Doha 28 Jul 2013 - 01:41 am

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Qatar’s Al Sadd and Eljaish have been drawn together in Group A at the International Handball Federataion (IHF) Super...

Youzhny reaches his first Swiss Open final 28 Jul 2013 - 01:40 am

LEFT: Mikhail Youzhny of Russia reacts winning his semi-final match against Victor Hanescu of Romania at the Swiss Open in Gstaad, Switzerland, yesterday....

Croatia’s Cilic fails dope test, says report 28 Jul 2013 - 01:40 am

ZAGREB: Croatia’s Marin Cilic, currently world number 15, failed a drug test at the April Munich tournament and the International Tennis Federation (ITF)...

Hewitt, Isner in semis 28 Jul 2013 - 01:39 am

ATLANTA: Australian Lleyton Hewitt booked his third ATP semi-final in four tournaments yesterday, beating Ivan Dodig to set up a clash with top-seeded...

Magnussen tagged as freestyle favourite 28 Jul 2013 - 01:37 am

BARCELONA: Olympic champion Nathan Adrian has insisted Australia’s sprint star James Magnussen is the name to beat in the 100m freestyle with the...

Warner involved in on-field fracas 28 Jul 2013 - 01:36 am

PRETORIA: David Warner allowed his emotions to boil over yesterday when he was involved in an on-field argument with opponent Thami Tsolekile while...

England hope Taylor measures up against Australia 28 Jul 2013 - 01:36 am

LONDON: England’s selectors were paying particular interest to Australia’s tour match against Sussex ahead of naming their squad today for next week’s third...

Dhawan eager to face down ODI power shift 28 Jul 2013 - 01:35 am

HARARE, Harare Province: Shikhar Dhawan (pictured) is relishing the challenges that face opening batsmen under the testing conditions imposed by the latest one-day...

Manchester City coach Pellegrini wins first trophy 28 Jul 2013 - 01:34 am

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany (centre) poses with the cup trophy after beating Sunderland in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy friendly...