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Allegri has first two targets in sight 09 Dec 2014 - 12:26 pm

Juventus forward Carlos Tevez gestures during the team training at Juventus Center on the eve of the UEFA Champions League match against Atletico...

IOC ready to accept joint bids for future Games 09 Dec 2014 - 12:25 pm

MONACO: The International Olympic Committee yesterday voted to allow Olympic Games to be hosted by two countries and to add new sports as...

Vote threatens hammer blow to athletes 09 Dec 2014 - 12:24 pm

MONACO: The Olympic dreams of some athletes look set to be shattered after Games chiefs agreed yesterday to scrap a cap on the...

Expect the unexpected, says India skipper Kohli 09 Dec 2014 - 12:24 pm

ADELAIDE: Virat Kohli is determined to make his mark as captain of India, if only for one test as regular skipper Mahendra Singh...

Clarke to lead Australia, Hughes 13th man 09 Dec 2014 - 12:24 pm

ADELAIDE: Michael Clarke (pictured) was yesterday passed fit to lead Australia in the emotional opening Test against India in Adelaide, with the late...

Sohail, Afridi star in Pakistan triumph 09 Dec 2014 - 12:23 pm

DUBAI: Newcomer Haris Sohail batted with maturity during his maiden one day international half-century to steer Pakistan to a three-wicket win in the...

Bowler Abbott set for return after tragedy 09 Dec 2014 - 12:22 pm

SYDNEY: Sean Abbott, who delivered the ball that killed Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, is set to return to action after being named in...

Sampras says American men’s game in sad decline 09 Dec 2014 - 12:22 pm

NEW DELHI: American legend Pete Sampras yesterday lamented the decline of US men’s tennis, saying he didn’t know anyone capable of breaking into...

Five knockout stage places up for grabs this week 09 Dec 2014 - 12:21 pm

BERNE: Five knockout stage places are up for grabs in the Champions League this week, offering enough late drama to stop the final...

Wanderers in Club World Cup boycott row 09 Dec 2014 - 12:18 pm

Head coach of Real Madrid, Italian Carlo Ancelotti, speaks during a press conference at the team’s sports complex of Valdebebas in the outskirts...

Donovan goes out on top as Galaxy win MLS Cup 09 Dec 2014 - 12:16 pm

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Galaxy gave Landon Donovan a fairytale ending to a storied career yesterday, beating the New England Revolution 2-1...

Spieth wins Hero World Challenge by 10 strokes 09 Dec 2014 - 12:14 pm

WINDERMERE, Florida: Young Jordan Spieth capped off a second consecutive runaway victory with a six-under 66 on Sunday to win the Hero World...

Palmieri leads Ducks over Jets 4-3 in OT 09 Dec 2014 - 12:13 pm

WINNIPEG: Kyle Palmieri scored 53 seconds into overtime to lift the Anaheim Ducks over the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. Ryan Getzlaf...

Steelers beat Bengals, Patriots down Chargers 09 Dec 2014 - 12:12 pm

CINCINNATI: The Pittsburgh Steelers came on strong in the fourth quarter on Sunday for a 42-21 NFL triumph over Cincinnati that blew open...

‘King’ James honoured to play before Prince William 09 Dec 2014 - 12:11 pm

NEW YORK: Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate were scheduled to attend their first NBA game yesterday night during a three-day US...

Lochte, Le Clos welcome Pehlps’ return 08 Dec 2014 - 08:44 am

US swimmer Ryan Lochte (left) and South Africa’s Chad le Clos during competitions at FINA World Championships (short course) in Doha on Saturday....

FIA Prize Giving in Doha 08 Dec 2014 - 08:43 am

LEFT: Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain holds his trophy during the 2014 International Automobile Federation (FIA) Prize-Giving ceremony in Doha....

Belgium hold Aussies in Champions Trophy thriller 08 Dec 2014 - 08:42 am

BHUBANESWAR: Tom Boon slammed in a last-gasp penalty corner to help Belgium force a dramatic 4-4 draw from world number ones Australia in...