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Invincible Chelsea equal winning record, Pogba's header sinks Boro 31 Dec 2016 - 09:38 pm

London: Willian scored twice as Chelsea claimed a record-equalling 13th consecutive Premier League victory by beating Stoke City 4-2 yesterday to provisionally move...

Pochettino warns Spurs not to look ahead to Chelsea's game 31 Dec 2016 - 09:35 pm

Watford: Mauricio Pochettino is adamant Tottenham must focus solely on today's trip to Watford rather than the higher-profile meeting with Premier League leaders...

Record number of volunteers applied for 2018 World Cup 31 Dec 2016 - 09:34 pm

Moscow: A new record in the number of volunteers bids for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was registered in the global...

Mourinho reveals Depay exile 31 Dec 2016 - 09:34 pm

Manchester: Jose Mourinho admits he has dismissed Memphis Depay from his plans because of the Dutch winger's desire to leave Manchester United in...

Murray, Djokovic set for season opener 31 Dec 2016 - 09:30 pm

World No.1 Andy Murray of Great Britain will take on Jérémy Chardy of France while defending champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia face Jan-Lennard...

Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa beat Al Sailiyah in friendly 31 Dec 2016 - 09:25 pm

Aspire-owned Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa secured a hard-fought 4-1 win over Al Sailiyah SC in a friendly game played at Aspire Academy on...

Bisharat and Brown Sugar taste sweet win in Doha 31 Dec 2016 - 09:25 pm

Jordan’s Ibrahim Hani Bisharat astride his reliable mare, Brown Sugar, clocked 39.94 seconds to win the Art. 276.2.1, 2.3 – 145 event and...

Tiger's return excites players and fans 31 Dec 2016 - 09:14 pm

London: Tiger Woods appeared in only one tournament all season in 2016 but the year ended with the name of the 14-times major...

F1 faces more change in 2017 after Rosberg exit 31 Dec 2016 - 09:11 pm

London: Formula One comes into the New Year braced for change on and off the track, even if Lewis Hamilton will again start...

Portugal's Eder proves unlikely man of the year 31 Dec 2016 - 09:08 pm

Lisbon: Portugal emerged triumphant at Euro 2016 but it was surprise packages Wales and Iceland who supplied the best memories from the tournament...

Brazil's Nunes pummels Rousey in UFC title fight 31 Dec 2016 - 08:37 pm

Las Vegas: Ronda Rousey's comeback was derailed on Friday as the American suffered her second straight pounding when Amanda Nunes won by a...

Williamson, Broom sweep series for New Zealand 31 Dec 2016 - 08:37 pm

Nelson: Fill-in batsman Neil Broom and skipper Kane Williamson produced a match-winning 179-run stand for New Zealand to crush Bangladesh in their final...

My heart wasn't in it anymore, says Ivanovic 31 Dec 2016 - 08:37 pm

London: Former women's tennis world number one Ana Ivanovic (pictured)admitted yesterday she retired this week because she felt both physically and mentally unfit...

Arise 'Sir Andy', 'Sir Mo' as Murray and Farah knighted 31 Dec 2016 - 08:30 pm

London: Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah will each receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours. Murray's knighthood...

Golf: Tiger Woods turns 41 with comeback plans for 2017 31 Dec 2016 - 06:45 pm

Miami: Tiger Woods celebrated his 41st birthday on Friday, the 14-time major winner having already made a comeback from a 466-day back surgery...

Column: Handing out the Newbys for best and worst in sports 31 Dec 2016 - 06:45 pm

We'll skip the nominees and go straight to the awards. Maybe honoring the best and worst in sports over the past year —...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic injury would be a 'disaster' for Manchester United: Jose Mourinho 31 Dec 2016 - 12:25 pm

An injury to influential striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be disastrous for Manchester United, according to manager Jose Mourinho, who is willing to let...

Steven N’Zonzi: Sevilla star wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City 31 Dec 2016 - 11:31 am

According to the latest reports, Sevilla’s star midfielder Steven N’Zonzi is on the radar of Chelsea and Manchester City. The Frenchman reportedly has...