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Al Attiyah on track for historic victory 16 Jul 2019 - 12:00 am

ALASHAN, CHINA: Qatar’s Dakar Rally star Nasser Al Attiyah (Qatar) and navigator Mathieu Baumel (France) are on the brink of an historic victory,...

Stokes sets sights on Ashes glory after World Cup triumph 15 Jul 2019 - 11:12 pm

London: Ben Stokes has already started turning his attention to the Ashes just a day after starring for England in their dramatic World...

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog 15 Jul 2019 - 11:11 pm

LONDON: Maybe when the fans start serenading Novak Djokovic in a Centre Court love-in it will be time for the Serb to call...

England chief Giles dismisses World Cup final 'extra run' row 15 Jul 2019 - 10:51 pm

London: England director of cricket Ashley Giles has insisted he had no qualms about keeping the World Cup trophy after former leading umpire...

Morgan hopes World Cup win will spark English cricket revival 15 Jul 2019 - 10:51 pm

London: England captain Eoin Morgan hopes his side's "incredible journey" to World Cup glory will inspire a new generation of fans in the...

England World Cup hero Buttler says: 'Nothing can faze me now' 15 Jul 2019 - 10:51 pm

London: Jos Buttler said nothing would faze him again after his key role in England's unforgettable World Cup triumph at Lord's. Buttler was...

New Zealand falls meters short of Cricket World Cup glory 15 Jul 2019 - 10:37 pm

LONDON: Martin Guptill slumped to his knees, tears in his eyes. He'd just been sprinting, bat outstretched, and New Zealand's first Cricket World...

Djokovic looks like he could catch Federer, Nadal 15 Jul 2019 - 09:44 pm

WIMBLEDON: Novak Djokovic never has been this close to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam trophy count. Given the way...

BCCI to check on Kohli-Rohit rift, split captaincy an option 15 Jul 2019 - 06:07 pm

London: Ever since India’s ouster in the semi-final of the 2019 World Cup, there have been a lot of talks about the areas...

South African Impey gatecrashes French party with Tour breakaway 15 Jul 2019 - 12:54 am

Brioude, France: South African Daryl Impey won stage nine of the Tour de France on Sunday, leaving local fans to settle for Frenchman...

Qatar SC set to start new era under coach Ferrer 15 Jul 2019 - 12:54 am

DOHA: Qatar Sports Club team is ready to start a new era of success with the Spanish coach Carlos Alos Ferrer, who was...

Stokes revels in redemption story as England make World Cup history 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am

London: Ben Stokes started England's march to World Cup glory with a catch to remember and ended their historic campaign weeping tears of...

England get Guptill early in World Cup final against New Zealand 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am

London: England removed opener Martin Guptill as New Zealand struggled to 33-1 off the first 10 overs in the World Cup final at...

Kiwi fans on the outer for thrilling cricket finale 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am

Wellington: New Zealand cricket fans watched the Black Caps succumb to England in a nerve-shredding Cricket World Cup final Monday, but the country's...

England rewarded for phenomenal journey: Morgan 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am

LONDON: England captain Eoin Morgan said winning the World Cup for the first time by beating New Zealand in an extraordinary final at...

Queen sends message to World Cup finalists 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am

Buckingham Palace released a statement from Queen Elizabeth II after the final. "Prince Philip and I send our warmest congratulations to the England...

Reactions after England beat New Zealand 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am

LONDON: Reaction after England beat New Zealand on number of boundaries hit in the Cricket World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday. The...

'When they chant Roger, I hear Novak': Djokovic admits 'toughest' Wimbledon win 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am

London: Novak Djokovic admitted his epic, record-breaking Wimbledon final triumph over Roger Federer on Sunday was the "toughest mentally" he had ever endured....