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Dhawan the hero as India crush Zimbabwe 27 Jul 2013 - 01:32 am

India batsman Shikhar Dhawan celebrates his century during the second ODI against hosts Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club yesterday. Dhawan scored 116 as...

South Africans stay alive in SL 27 Jul 2013 - 01:31 am

South African cricketer Ryan McLaren (centre) celebrates with team-mates after he dismissed Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal during the third One Day International...

Vettel leads Red Bull one-two 27 Jul 2013 - 01:30 am

Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 Team in action during the second practice session at the Hungaroring race track in...

Pakistan, WI set for T20 battle 27 Jul 2013 - 01:28 am

KINGSTOWN: Two unfamiliar foes with impressive pedigrees in cricket’s shortest format meet as Pakistan conclude their short tour of the West Indies with...

Zaha rescues Man United 27 Jul 2013 - 01:26 am

Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand (second left) and team-mates celebrate after Wilfried Zaha (second right) scored against Cerezo Osaka during their friendly match in...

Chelsea coach Mourinho ‘calm’ over Rooney 27 Jul 2013 - 01:26 am

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he was “calm” over his high-stakes bid for Wayne Rooney after emerging star Romelu Lukaku burnished...

Fabregas is staying at Barca, says new coach Martino 27 Jul 2013 - 01:26 am

BARCELONA: Barcelona’s new coach Gerardo Martino has made it clear he is counting on Cesc Fabregas for next season and does not want...

Spurs and Bale in talks over contract 27 Jul 2013 - 01:25 am

HONG KONG: Spurs are in talks with Gareth Bale over a new contract, manager Andre Villas-Boas said yesterday, in a bid to keep...

Ribery, Neuer to miss Super Cup against Dortmund 27 Jul 2013 - 01:25 am

BERLIN: Treble winners Bayern Munich will be without winger Franck Ribery and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer when they travel to Borussia Dortmund for the...

US stars out to build on Phelps’ legacy 27 Jul 2013 - 01:25 am

BARCELONA, Catalonia: Swim stars Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte have said Team USA must build on the legacy left by pool legend Michael...

Nicklaus confident Woods will win more majors 27 Jul 2013 - 01:24 am

FROM LEFT: File pictures of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Jack Nicklaus. Retired golfer Nicklaus holds the most number of major wins of...

Steady Steele seizes lead in Canada 27 Jul 2013 - 01:23 am

OAKVILLE, Canada: Brendan Steele carded eight birdies in a seven-under-par 65 yesterday to seize the first-round lead in the US PGA Tour’s Canadian...

Tiger aims to regain winning ways at happy hunting ground 27 Jul 2013 - 01:23 am

Los Angeles: Frustrated after a wasted opportunity to win last week’s British Open, Tiger Woods will be back in PGA Tour action for...

Young Al Shaqab riders to take part in top event in France 27 Jul 2013 - 01:22 am

Members of Al Shaqab team pose for a picture ahead of the FEI World Endurance Championship for Young riders and Juniors, in France....

Ennis-Hill to test achilles in London 27 Jul 2013 - 01:21 am

LONDON: Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill will make a decision early next week on whether she is fit enough to seek a second...

In world record, Bolt triumphed over air 27 Jul 2013 - 01:21 am

PARIS, France: Scientists yesterday said Usain Bolt performed a feat of biomechanics when he ran 100m in a record 9.58sec at the 2009...

MLB: Mets ease past Braves 27 Jul 2013 - 01:21 am

New YOrk: David Wright highlighted a three-run sixth inning with a controversial RBI triple as the New York Mets pounded out 14 hits...

Brands eases past Federer 26 Jul 2013 - 02:08 am

Daniel Brands of Germany celebrates after a second-round match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the Suisse Open in Gstaad, Switzerland, yesterday. Brands...