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Wales jibes fire Bale for Euro semi-final 05 Jul 2016 - 10:15 am

A combination file pictures of Portugal's forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo (R) in Lisbon and Wales' forward Gareth Bale in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. AFP /...

Murray downs Kyrgios for 50th Wimbledon win 05 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Great Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his match against Australia's Nick Kyrgios. (REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge) London: Second seed Andy Murray brushed aside Australia's Nick...

Venus strides into quarter-finals despite early scare 05 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Venus Williams in action against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro. (REUTERS/Tony O'Brien) By Clare Lovell LONDON: The grande dame of women's tennis, Venus Williams,...

Djokovic conqueror Querrey reaches 1st Slam QF at Wimbledon 05 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

US player Sam Querrey returns against France's Nicolas Mahut during their men's singles fourth round match on the eighth day of the 2016...

Over-achiever Pouille setting his sights higher 05 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

France's Lucas Pouille celebrates winning his match against Australia's Bernard Tomic. (REUTERS/Toby Melville) By Alison Williams LONDON: No wonder Lucas Pouille looked dumbfounded...

Serena retracts threat to sue Wimbledon over court fear 05 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Serena Williams reacts after slipping while the umpire looks on during her match against Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova. (REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge) London: Serena Williams retracted...

Dinard succumbs to charms of Bale and Wales 04 Jul 2016 - 05:15 pm

Wales' Gareth Bale poses with a supporter. (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe) Dinard, France: Gareth Bale's Wales have captured imaginations across Europe with their run to...

Pakistan's Amir strikes on England return 04 Jul 2016 - 03:58 pm

Mohammad Amir (Reuters) Taunton, United Kingdom: Pakistan's Mohammad Amir marked his return to first-class cricket in England with two wickets in quick succession...

Manchester City sign Ukrainian Zinchenko 04 Jul 2016 - 03:50 pm

Oleksandr Zinchenko (AFP) LONDON: Manchester City have signed the Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko from Russian team FC Ufa, the English club announced on...

Southampton FC: 3 things the Saints must do to rebuild this summer 04 Jul 2016 - 01:00 pm

Southampton v Chelsea (file photo / Reuters) by Brian Humphrey Southampton is undoubtedly a club in crisis- Ronaldo Koeman left for Everton, Victor...

Tiki-Taka Spain: The end of a golden era 04 Jul 2016 - 12:30 pm

(Photo: AFP) by Brian Humphrey In football, a golden generation is supposed to reach the peaks of the beautiful game: to win trophies...

More than 381m viewers for Euro and Copa America 04 Jul 2016 - 12:56 am

France’s midfielder Paul Pogba heads their second goal against Iceland during the Euro 2016 quarter-final match played at the Stade de France in...

Tour leader Sagan hits out at crazy peloton 04 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Slovakia's Peter Sagan (L) sprints to win ahead of France's Julian Alaphilippe (R) at the end of the 183 km second stage of...

Pogba propels five-star France back into form 04 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after the Euro 2016 quarter-final football match between France and Iceland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis,...

Guardiola lays down the law on City arrival 03 Jul 2016 - 06:28 pm

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is presented to the fans with Kelechi Iheanacho and Steph Houghton.(Reuters / Craig Brough) Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep...

Serena hits 300th Slam win, Kuznetsova lashes out 03 Jul 2016 - 05:59 pm

Serena Williams in action against Germany's Annika Beck. (REUTERS/Tony O'Brien) London: Serena Williams needed just 51 minutes to clinch the 300th Grand Slam...

Michy Batshuayi joins Chelsea on a five-year deal 03 Jul 2016 - 05:56 pm

Belgium's forward Michy Batshuayi (AFP / EMMANUEL DUNAND) London: Belgian international striker Michy Batshuayi has joined Chelsea on a five-year deal from French...

Hamilton booed after dramatic Austrian victory 03 Jul 2016 - 05:24 pm

Mercedes Formula One driver LewisHamilton of Britain flanked by Red Bull Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Ferrari Formula One driver...