Sports

Same old story for Sharapova as Williams proves too strong 27 Aug 2019 - 11:01 pm

NEW YORK: Maria Sharapova slipped back into an all-too-familiar routine on Monday as the Russian came up short for the 20th time in...

Nishikori already has sights set on 2020 Tokyo Olympics 27 Aug 2019 - 11:01 pm

There are still four Grand Slam events that will be contested before medals can be won at the Tokyo Olympics but as far...

Boxing great Lomachenko eyes a different catch before he is 40 27 Aug 2019 - 11:01 pm

London: Ukraine's world lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko says he wants to enjoy hunting and fishing and not box on into his 40s like...

Concussion linked to erectile dysfunction in ex-US football pros 27 Aug 2019 - 09:49 pm

Washington: Former American football players who suffered concussions are more likely to develop low testosterone levels and erectile dysfunction in later life, a...

India's Nagal exits US Open with head held high 27 Aug 2019 - 03:19 pm

NEW YORK: Making a Grand Slam main draw debut against Roger Federer at a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium would have been overwhelming for...

Lukaku scores as Inter beats Lecce 4-0 in Conte's 1st match 27 Aug 2019 - 02:45 pm

MILAN: New season, new Inter Milan. Antonio Conte's reign at Inter got off to an impressive start as the Nerazzurri beat newly-promoted Lecce...

Cantona to be honoured with UEFA President's Award 27 Aug 2019 - 01:26 pm

Lausanne: Former Manchester United and France legend Eric Cantona is to receive the UEFA President's Award at the Champions League draw in Monaco...

At 34, Raptors' Marc Gasol will carry Spain's World Cup hope 27 Aug 2019 - 09:28 am

Shanghai: Marc Gasol is 34 years old, which means he's particularly fond of offseasons. He didn't get much of one this year. There's...

Back at US Open, Serena beats Sharapova for 19th time in row 27 Aug 2019 - 08:06 am

New York: Serena Williams was not about to let Maria Sharapova make a match of this. So facing a break point early in...

Zurich to host 2020 and 2021 DL finals 27 Aug 2019 - 07:00 am

Zurich will host the finals of the Diamond League in 2020 and 2021, organisers announced yesterday. The Diamond League was established in 2010...

Surprise striker stars in PSG's 4-0 win but still no Neymar 27 Aug 2019 - 12:02 am

PARIS: After being involved in one of the most comical moments in European football last season, striker Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting distinguished himself with a...

Who is Ansu Fati, Barcelona's latest talented youngster? 27 Aug 2019 - 12:02 am

MADRID: Ansu Fati made history for Barcelona during their 5-2 victory over Real Betis as he became the second-youngest player to represent the...

World Beach Games: QOC set to host football, handball draw 27 Aug 2019 - 12:02 am

Doha: The draw of handball and football events at the ANOC World Beach Games, Qatar 2019 will be held at the QOC headquarters...

Barty fights back after 'appalling' US Open start 27 Aug 2019 - 12:02 am

New York: Reigning French Open champion Ashleigh Barty shook off an "appalling" first set to defeat Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 Monday...

'Village cricketer' Leach can't believe he's an Ashes hero 26 Aug 2019 - 11:39 pm

Leeds, United Kingdom: Jack Leach put his cult hero status down to looking like a "village cricketer" after his key supporting role enabled...

Watling, De Grandhomme put New Zealand ahead in second Test 26 Aug 2019 - 11:39 pm

Colombo: Contrasting half-centuries from B.J. Watling and Colin de Grandhomme helped New Zealand lead by 138 runs in their first innings against Sri...

Australia look to Smith for Ashes revival 26 Aug 2019 - 11:39 pm

Leeds, United Kingdom: Australia will hope star batsman Steve Smith can inspire an Ashes revival after their stunning one-wicket loss to England in...