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Victor Valdes: A massive steal for Premier League newcomers Boro 11 Jul 2016 - 12:43 pm

(file photo / Reuters / Craig Brough) by Brian Humphrey Former Barcelona and Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes has completed a switch to...

Sharapova out of Olympics as CAS delays doping decision 11 Jul 2016 - 11:45 am

(Photo: Twitter) Lausanne: A Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on the two-year doping ban on Maria Sharapova has been put back...

40 arrested in Paris over Euro 2016 violence 11 Jul 2016 - 10:39 am

French riot police take position near the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees in Paris, on July 10, 2016 following Frances 0-1...

Eder's stunning goal powers Portugal to Euro 2016 glory 11 Jul 2016 - 12:51 am

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with team mates and the trophy after winning Euro 2016 BY RIZWAN REHMAT PARIS: Portugal yesterday broke French hearts...

Murray beats Raonic in 3 sets for 2nd Wimbledon championship 11 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Great Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning the mens singles final against Canada's Milos Raonic. (REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth) By HOWARD FENDRICH LONDON: After Britain famously...

Bangladesh rule out playing England in neutral venue 10 Jul 2016 - 06:16 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh has ruled out playing England's cricket team in a third country in September, an idea floated after a deadly terror attack...

Hamilton wins to narrow Rosberg lead 10 Jul 2016 - 05:22 pm

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with fans after winning the race. (REUTERS/Matthew Childs) Silverstone, United Kingdom: Lewis Hamilton completed a hat-trick of home wins...

Samuel Umtiti: Making sense of Barca’s decision to buy the Frenchman 10 Jul 2016 - 04:23 pm

France's defender Samuel Umtiti (L) vies for the ball with Germany's defender Emre Can (R) during the Euro 2016 semi-final football match between...

How France-Portugal got to the Euro 2016 final 10 Jul 2016 - 04:19 pm

Paris: The path to the European Championship final taken by France and Portugal: Portugal Group F Portugal 1 (Nani 31) Iceland 1 (Bjarnason...

IAAF only clears Russian long jumper for Rio 10 Jul 2016 - 04:13 pm

Russia's Darya Klishina (file photo / Reuters) Moscow: The IAAF on Sunday cleared only long jumper Darya Klishina to compete at the Rio...

Two-time champion Contador quits Tour de France 10 Jul 2016 - 03:53 pm

Spain's Alberto Contador rides during the 184,5 km ninth stage of the 103rd edition of the Tour de France cycling race on July...

France, Portugal head for Euro 2016 final showdown 10 Jul 2016 - 12:03 pm

Paris: Football tensions mounted and patriotic hopes rose Sunday ahead of the Euro 2016 final between hosts France and Portugal that will unleash...

Radja Nainggolan: Why Chelsea should pursue him ahead of Witsel 10 Jul 2016 - 11:28 am

Radja Nainggolan (Reuters) by Mark Sochon Chelsea are reportedly ready to add to their Belgian contingent with midfield duo Axel Witsel and Radja...

This one I'll always remember, says forgetful Serena 10 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

US player Serena Williams looks on as she plays against Germany's Angelique Kerber during the women's singles final on the thirteenth day of...

Sheikh Jassim Cup final on September 12 10 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Lekhwiya players and officials celebrate their win over Al Sadd in the Sheikh Jassim Cup final at Al Ahli Stadium in this January...

Qatar youth team continues training in Switzerland 10 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The Qatar national junior squad is training in Switzerland, team officials said yesterday. The 12-day training camp kicked off on July 8...

D-day arrives as Portugal & France eye Euro glory 10 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo (right) shares a joke with forward Ricardo Quaresma during a training session at the Portugal’s base camp in Marcoussis...

From back-up to Barcelona for France's Umtiti 09 Jul 2016 - 05:56 pm

France's Samuel Umtiti in action. (REUTERS/Darren Staples) Saint-Denis, France: In the space of 10 giddy days, 22-year-old Samuel Umtiti has gone from uncapped...