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McFarland makes case for Springbok defence 12 Oct 2015 - 04:38 pm

Bagshot, UK: Wales may have beaten South Africa when the teams last met but Springbok defence coach John McFarland does not expect that...

Ireland's O'Mahony ruled out of World Cup 12 Oct 2015 - 04:30 pm

Cardiff, UK: Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will play no further part in the World Cup after suffering knee ligament damage in their brutal...

Qatar coach cautious as team seeks fifth win 12 Oct 2015 - 04:26 pm

Doha: Qatar's coach Jose Daniel Carreno warned on Monday against complacency ahead of his team's 2018 World Cup qualifier against the minnows of...

Messi the best in last 10 years, no intention to head FIFA: Pele 12 Oct 2015 - 02:21 pm

Brazilian soccer legend Pele (L) blows a kiss to his fans as he is welcomed by former Indian soccer captain Chuni Goswami (R)...

Closer matches key to 'breathtaking' World Cup: Organisers 12 Oct 2015 - 02:12 pm

Japanese rugby fans celebrate their team's try during a public viewing of the Rugby World Cup match against the United States in Kumagaya...

Finn ruled out of first test against Pakistan 12 Oct 2015 - 01:33 pm

ABU DHABI: England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the first test against Pakistan due to a foot injury, the...

Sri Lanka, West Indies face off with young guns 12 Oct 2015 - 10:48 am

Galle, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka and the West Indies will look to offload past baggage and begin a new era with fresh young...

Asia's Presidents Cup was roaring success: Haas 12 Oct 2015 - 08:45 am

Incheon, South Korea: The first Presidents Cup in Asia was an outstanding success and should come back to the continent in the future,...

France feel 'backs to the wall' after Ireland defeat 12 Oct 2015 - 08:39 am

Cardiff, UK: French captain Thierry Dusautoir said his side must quickly "recharge" for their World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand which will be...

Doha prepares to host world’s top swimmers 12 Oct 2015 - 12:05 am

An inside view of the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha. . DOHA: One of the most highly anticipated sports events of the year,...

Race for medals hots up 12 Oct 2015 - 12:04 am

Joahnys Argilagos (right) of Cuba in action against Dmytro Zamotaev of Ukraine in the semi-finals of the Light Flyweight category of the AIBA...

Dortmund's Watzke, Ferguson tip Klopp for Liverpool success 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke and Alex Ferguson are tipping Jurgen Klopp to bring success back to Liverpool, but legendary goalkeeper Peter...

Fitzpatrick wins maiden title at British Masters 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Woburn, UK: Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick won his first professional tournament, and a £500,000 (674,500 euros/$766,000) first prize, when he finished two strokes clear...

Kenyan duo Chumba, Kiplagat win Chicago Marathon titles 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Dickson Chumba of Kenya (R) breaks the tape being held by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (L) as he wins the 2015 Chicago Marathon...

Penalised Alonso positive after Russian GP 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Sochi, Russia: Two weeks after his sarcastic comments on team radio during the Japanese Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso marked his 250th F1 race...

Ervine sets up Zimbabwe series win over Ireland 11 Oct 2015 - 06:58 pm

Harare: Craig Ervine hit an undefeated century to lead Zimbabwe to a five-wicket win over Ireland and their first series triumph in more...

Hamilton wins in Sochi, title beckons 11 Oct 2015 - 05:42 pm

Sochi, Russia: Lewis Hamilton took full advantage of his Mercedes' team-mate Nico Rosberg's mechanical misfortunes to seize a commanding victory in Sunday's Russian...