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Pietersen glad to be back 22 Jun 2013 - 03:17 am

CARDIFF: Kevin Pietersen has spoken of his relief at returning to international action after being included in the England squad for next week’s...

Aussie skipper confident of returning to action against Somerset 22 Jun 2013 - 03:17 am

LONDON: Australia captain Michael Clarke is confident he will recover from a back injury in time to play in their first warm-up match...

Captain Clarke praises ‘amazing’ Ponting 22 Jun 2013 - 03:17 am

SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke has paid tribute to the “amazing” Ricky Ponting after his former skipper announced his retirement from all forms...

Formula One: Mercedes reprimanded for ‘secret’ tyre test 22 Jun 2013 - 03:16 am

LONDON: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were given the all-clear for next week’s British Grand Prix yesterday after their Mercedes Formula One team...

Al Malki and Abdulla fastest in free practice 22 Jun 2013 - 03:15 am

Nasser Al Malki negotiates a bend during the free practice in the Qatar International Road Racing Championship (QIRRCH) at Losail International Circuit yesterday....

FIFA: No plans to cancel the Confederations Cup 22 Jun 2013 - 03:14 am

FIFA President Joseph Blatter (right) speaks with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan before the match between Cuba and Korea at the FIFA Under-20...

Blanc to become new PSG coach, says report 22 Jun 2013 - 03:13 am

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly reached an agreement with Laurent Blanc to become the new manager of the French Ligue 1 champions, according...

Forlan thrilled with Uruguay milestone goal 22 Jun 2013 - 03:13 am

Salvador, Brazil: Diego Forlan (pictured) said he had enjoyed a perfect evening after capping his record 100th international appearance with a goal that...

Brazil, Italy bid to avoid Spain in semis 22 Jun 2013 - 03:11 am

Salvador, Brazil: Brazil and Italy will be battling to avoid the daunting likelihood of a semi-final against world champions Spain when they meet...

India enter final with easy win 21 Jun 2013 - 12:28 am

Indian players look on during a break between overs during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match against Sri Lanka at the Cardiff...

Merciless Spain crush Tahiti 10-0 21 Jun 2013 - 12:27 am

Spain’s defender Cesar Azpilicueta (left) and Tahiti’s forward Marama Vahirua vie during their FIFA Confederations Cup Group B match, at the Maracana Stadium...

Lekhwiya to take on Lippi’s Guangzhou in quarter-finals 21 Jun 2013 - 12:26 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Marcello Lippi’s Guangzhou Evergrande dodged the toughest teams when they were drawn against Qatar’s Lekhwiya in the AFC quarter-finals yesterday. Guangzhou,...

Pietersen named in England T20 squad 21 Jun 2013 - 12:26 am

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen has been named in England’s 14-man squad for a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand after returning from a knee...

Losail International Circuit prepares for final rounds 21 Jun 2013 - 12:21 am

TOP: Qatari rider Nasser Al Malki and compatriot Saeed Al Sauliati (red bike) are seen in action during the sixth round of Qatar...

Murray poised for the ‘big’ win 21 Jun 2013 - 12:19 am

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy walks with his girlfriend Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki after practice on the fifth day of the AEGON International tennis...

Super Serena targets sixth Wimbledon title, 17th major 21 Jun 2013 - 12:19 am

LONDON: Defending Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has challenged her rivals to match her astonishing run of form as she targets a sixth All...

Italy edge Japan in seven-goal thriller 21 Jun 2013 - 12:18 am

Italy’s forward Mario Balotelli (left) celebrates next to midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini after scoring a penalty against Japan during the FIFA Confederations Cup Group...

Australia shoot down Channel Nine suggestion 21 Jun 2013 - 12:17 am

Australia’s Michael Clarke (left), Chris Rogers (second left), James Faulkner (second right) and Shane Watson from the Australian team play a game of...