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Japan edge out Australia to claim Women’s Asian Cup 27 May 2014 - 01:48 am

Japan’s Captain Aya Miyama (centre) holds up the trophy as she celebrates with other Japanese players after they defeated the Australian team 1-0,...

Friendlies commence to mark start of World Cup countdown 27 May 2014 - 01:41 am

French forward Franck Ribery (centre) takes part in a training session yesterday in Saint-Denis, northerm Paris. RIGHT: Colombian national football team goalkeepers David...

Dutch fit and raring to go at World Cup: Van Gaal 27 May 2014 - 01:40 am

LAGOS: Dutch coach Louis van Gaal expressed his satisfaction with the fitness of his squad as they continue with their World Cup preparations...

Ibrahimovic worried about Swedish side 27 May 2014 - 01:40 am

STOCKHOLM: Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (pictured) said yesterday he was very worried about the future of the national side because young players...

Four old-timers eyeing World Cup send-offs 27 May 2014 - 01:39 am

LONDON: Italy goalkeeper Dino Zoff had to wait until he was 40 to win the World Cup, proving that age is no barrier...

Hunter-Reay wins Indy 500 27 May 2014 - 01:38 am

Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver of the Andretti Autosport DHL Honda (28), in action during the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at...

Qatar Al-Anabi Racing reach final 27 May 2014 - 01:35 am

TOPEKA, Kansas: They may not have won the race, but Shawn Langdon and the Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel Team, the three-time and...

Hamilton will come back stronger, says Button 27 May 2014 - 01:34 am

MONACO: Nico Rosberg had better brace for the backlash from Lewis Hamilton (pictured) after ending his Mercedes team mate’s run of four wins...

Kaino keen to regain All Blacks spot 27 May 2014 - 01:33 am

England Rugby 2015 CEO Debbie Jevans (fourth left), Japan’s rugby national team head coach Eddie Jones third left), the Japan team captain Michael...

Zimbabwe’s Streak named Bangladesh bowling coach 27 May 2014 - 01:32 am

DHAKA: Bangladesh have appointed former Zimbabwe Test captain Heath Streak (pictured) as a specialist bowling coach after agreeing on a two-year contract, the...

Scott edges Dufner to win at Colonial 27 May 2014 - 01:28 am

Adam Scott of Australia poses with the Leonard trophy after winning on the third play-off hole on the 18th hole during the Final...

Wentworth win could be my 2014 launch pad, says McIlroy 27 May 2014 - 01:26 am

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy poses with the trophy after winning the PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, England, on Sunday....

Wozniacki faces dissection at Roland Garros 27 May 2014 - 01:24 am

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark seen in this file picture of March 2014. PARIS: If having a broken heart was a viable excuse for...

Resurgent Thunder down Spurs to narrow deficit 27 May 2014 - 01:23 am

Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after blocking the shot of Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs in the second...

NHL: Rangers sail past Canadiens to extend lead 27 May 2014 - 01:22 am

NEW YORK: The New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in an overtime thriller yesterday to move within one victory of a...

MLB: Beckett first no-hitter of the season as Dodgers win 27 May 2014 - 01:21 am

LOS ANGELES: Josh Beckett retired 23 consecutive batters on his way to the first no-hitter of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers...

Montgomerie breaks American drought with Senior PGA win 27 May 2014 - 01:19 am

Michigan: Colin Montgomerie broke his long American drought in style when he won the Senior PGA Championship by four strokes in Michigan yesterday....

Borthwick takes up Japan role 27 May 2014 - 01:19 am

LONDON: Former England rugby captain Steve Borthwick will take up a coaching role with Japan after hanging up his playing boots with Saracens...