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Van Gaal gives kids chance to shine 19 Jul 2014 - 07:10 am

LONDON: Louis van Gaal will take a close look at Manchester United’s next generation of talent after including several youngsters in his squad...

Steady Mcllroy in control, Garcia on fire at Hoylake 19 Jul 2014 - 07:10 am

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy observes a male pheasant on the 8th green during his second round, on day two of the 2014 British...

Hamilton fastest in German GP practice 19 Jul 2014 - 07:09 am

Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes AMG (front) and Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso from Ferrari in action during the first free practice session...

Wolff shows mettle as F1 lady 19 Jul 2014 - 07:08 am

HOCKENHEIM, Germany: Susie Wolff (pictured) showed she could mix it with the men and be a fast lady of Formula One yesterday but...

Schumacher’s wife offers hope for future 19 Jul 2014 - 07:07 am

HOCKENHEIM, Germany: Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna has thanked fans of the Formula One great for their support through the dark days of his...

I need a miracle to make cut, says Bubba 19 Jul 2014 - 06:56 am

HOYLAKE, England: US Masters champion Bubba Watson was itching to get home to Florida after plunging to a four-over-par tally of 148 in...

Ballance, Kumar leave Test poised as Cook fails again 19 Jul 2014 - 06:21 am

England’s Gary Ballance celebrates his century during play on the second day of the second Test against India at Lord’s in London, yesterday....

Nibali wins stage 13 to extend lead 18 Jul 2014 - 10:37 pm

Vincenzo Nibali of Italy celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France race at...

James dethrones Jordan as most popular US athlete: Poll 18 Jul 2014 - 10:35 pm

Washington: LeBron James has overtaken Michael Jordan as the United States’ most popular athlete, according to a Harris poll. Almost from the moment...

Ton-up Duminy takes Proteas to big total 18 Jul 2014 - 02:08 am

South Africa’s Jean-Paul Duminy plays a shot during the second day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle yesterday. GALLE:...

Rahane century rescues India on first day at Lord’s 18 Jul 2014 - 02:06 am

India’s Ajinkya Rahane celebrates his century during the first day of the second cricket Test match against England at Lord’s in London yesterday....

Buttler ‘Mankading’ alright, says MCC 18 Jul 2014 - 02:06 am

Sri Lanka’s Sachithra Senanayake appeals to umpire Michael Gough after ‘Mankading’ England’s Jos Buttler during an ODI at Edgbaston. LONDON: Some of cricket’s...

Anderson and Jadeja hearing after second test 18 Jul 2014 - 02:05 am

LONDON: England’s James Anderson and India’s Ravindra Jadeja will face a preliminary hearing regarding their International Cricket Council disciplinary charges on Tuesday, the...

McIlroy and Woods steal the show at British Open 18 Jul 2014 - 02:04 am

HOYLAKE, England: Golfing gunslingers Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods sprayed Royal Liverpool with a barrage of birdie bullets to steal the show midway...

Woods upset at phone nuisance 18 Jul 2014 - 02:03 am

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom: Tiger Woods showed glimpses of his former greatness during a crafted opening three-under 69 at the British Open yesterday, but...

Serena Williams heads women’s field for US Open 18 Jul 2014 - 01:41 am

New York: World number one Serena Williams (pictured), coming off a surprise third round loss at Wimbledon, heads the women’s field for the...

Real Madrid, Barcelona top Forbes rich list 18 Jul 2014 - 01:40 am

NEW YORK: Spain may have been embarrassingly dethroned as World Cup holders, but Real Madrid and Barcelona are still champions at making money...

Ballance escapes shirtless photo action 18 Jul 2014 - 01:39 am

LONDON: England batsman Gary Ballance will not face any formal punishment by officials after being pictured shirtless in a Nottingham bar following last...