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Ancelotti calm after Real’s third friendly defeat 03 Aug 2014 - 10:08 pm

Benfica’s Derley (right) challenges Valencia’s Andre Gomes during their Emirates Cup match at the Emirates Stadium in London yesterday. MADRID: Real Madrid coach...

Sanogo-Campbell double act enthuses Wenger 03 Aug 2014 - 10:04 pm

From left: Nice’s President Jean-Pierre Rivere, Barcelona’s President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Nice’s Mayor Christian Estrosi look on prior to a friendly football...

Defenders impress new coach Van Gaal 03 Aug 2014 - 10:03 pm

Ann arbor Michigan: Manchester United defenders have impressed new coach Louis van Gaal in their unbeaten pre-season tour with the Dutchman lauding the...

Lester beats Royals in Athletics debut 03 Aug 2014 - 09:40 pm

New Oakland Athletics’ acquisition Jon Lester throws to the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, yesterday....

Rugby: Waratahs triumph no guarantee of Wallabies success 03 Aug 2014 - 09:37 pm

Uruguay’s rugby player Alejo Duran (left) runs to elude Hong Kong’s Alexander McQueen during a 2015 World Cup qualifying play-off match in Montevideo...

Strahan, Brooks join Pro Football Hall of Fame 03 Aug 2014 - 09:36 pm

Michael Strahan Derrick Brooks CANTON, United States: Defensive standouts Michael Strahan and Derrick Brooks headlined the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2014 class...

Italians reopen Pantani case over murder suspicion 03 Aug 2014 - 09:34 pm

ROME: Public prosecutors in Italy have reopened the case into the death of former cycling champion Marco Pantani after new evidence emerged. The...

NBA: George of Indiana Pacers undergoes surgery 03 Aug 2014 - 09:33 pm

Miami: Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George had surgery on his broken right leg and is resting comfortably in a hospital, USA Basketball announced....

Subban signs deal with Canadiens 03 Aug 2014 - 09:33 pm

New York: The Montreal Canadiens agreed to an eight-year contract with defenceman PK Subban yesterday. The deal, which runs through the 2021-22 season,...

Raonic and Pospisil in all-Canada ATP final 03 Aug 2014 - 09:30 pm

Milos Raonic of Canada signs autographs after defeating Steve Johnson of the US during the Citi Open at the William HG FitzGerald Tennis...

Serena crushes Petkovic to reach Stanford final 03 Aug 2014 - 09:29 pm

Serena Williams of the US celebrates against Andrea Petkovic of Germany during Day 5 of the Bank of the West Classic at the...

Newlywed Novak seeks more joy on court 03 Aug 2014 - 09:27 pm

TORONTO, Canada: Newlywed Novak Djokovic will try to give himself more reason to celebrate this week as he returns to the hardcourts of...

Gutsy England top medals table 03 Aug 2014 - 09:23 pm

Australian players celebrate winning the gold medal in field hockey final against India at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre at the 2014 Commonwealth...

109,318 fans watch United crush Real Madrid 03 Aug 2014 - 09:22 pm

LEFT: An aerial view of Michigan Stadium during the Guinness International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester United at Michigan Stadium...

Pellegrini confirms Lampard’s City loan move 03 Aug 2014 - 09:20 pm

LONDON: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard’s move to the Premier League champions on loan from his...

Ecclestone ‘heading for $100m deal’ 03 Aug 2014 - 09:18 pm

This picture taken on May 13, 2014 shows Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone arriving for the fourth day of his trial at the...

Bolt charms as Jamaica and Kenya dominate 03 Aug 2014 - 09:17 pm

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt poses for fans after winning the final of the men’s 4 x 100m relay athletics event at Hampden Park during...

Australian men retain hockey title 03 Aug 2014 - 09:16 pm

Australia’s Chris Ciriello scores the third goal during the men’s gold medal hockey match against India at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre at...