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Kohli in IPL crisis as RCB suffer fourth straight loss 04 Apr 2019 - 02:44 am

Jaipur: India’s superstar captain Virat Kohli admitted that Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL fate looks “really bad” after his side crashed to their fourth...

Punter taps Carey as possible stand-in skipper at World Cup 04 Apr 2019 - 02:44 am

MELBOURNE: Australia assistant coach Ricky Ponting has backed Alex Carey to be the team's wicketkeeper at the World Cup and believes the former...

Solskjaer seeks Champions League solace after Wolves setback 04 Apr 2019 - 02:44 am

WOLVERHAMPTON: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to the Champions League for some cheer after suffering away defeats by Wolverhampton Wanderers...

Barca reliance on Messi underlined in escape act at Villarreal 04 Apr 2019 - 02:44 am

Barcelona's thrilling 4-4 draw with Villarreal on Tuesday has been hailed as the game of the season in Spain but yet again it...

US chase maiden HK Sevens victory, Tokyo 2020 berth 04 Apr 2019 - 02:43 am

Hong Kong: A surging United States are “confident” of taking home their maiden cup at this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens, with the unexpected...

Amateur turns down Augusta National to play women's major 04 Apr 2019 - 02:43 am

Most amateurs would be green with envy over a rival having the chance to play at the home of the Masters but teenager...

Toure and Sterling blast Juventus over Kean abuse 03 Apr 2019 - 04:29 pm

London: Yaya Toure responded with fury and Raheem Sterling with mockery after manager Massimiliano Allegri and teammates said Juventus youngster Moise Kean shared...

Messi, Suarez score late in 4-4 draw for Barca at Villarreal 03 Apr 2019 - 02:51 pm

Barcelona, Spain: Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez came to Barcelona's rescue Tuesday, scoring late goals to salvage a 4-4 draw at 10-man Villarreal...

Juve's Kean says his goal celebration was best response to abuse 03 Apr 2019 - 02:46 pm

Juventus forward Moise Kean has stood by his goal celebration, saying it was the best way to answer racism, after some blamed it...

IPL: Gopal, Buttler seal maiden win for Rajasthan 03 Apr 2019 - 01:28 am

Jaipur: Jos Buttler and Steve Smith made sure Shreyas Gopal’s valiant effort with the ball did not go in vain, as Rajasthan Royals...

2019 Amir Cup: QFA get set for draw ceremony 03 Apr 2019 - 01:28 am

DOHA: The draw ceremony of the 47th Amir Cup will be held on April 14, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced. Qatar’s...

Al Kharaitiyat in do-or-die battle against reigning champions Al Duhail 03 Apr 2019 - 01:28 am

Doha: Al Kharaitiyat will fight a do-or-die battle against reigning champions Al Duhail in tomorrow’s round 21 fixture of the QNB Stars League...

Al Sadd primed for QSL honours 03 Apr 2019 - 01:28 am

Doha: Table-toppers Al Sadd will be determined to seal the Qatar Stars League (QSL) title tomorrow by winning full points against Al Ahli...

Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become 'Queen of the Ring' 02 Apr 2019 - 10:22 pm

TAIPEI/NINGBO, China: Huang Wensi narrows her eyes and swings her fists towards her opponent, delivering a series of sharp punches before the referee...

Swapping Kalashnikovs for bat and pads: Afghan cricket, the Taliban and peace 02 Apr 2019 - 10:22 pm

JALALABAD: During a lull in Afghanistan's never-ending war, before the fighting season resumes once again in the spring, Taliban fighters recall laying down...

Chelsea's Hudson-Odoi ready for league start, says Sarri 02 Apr 2019 - 05:50 pm

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to start one of the London club's next two Premier League matches, against Brighton and Hove Albion...

German football president Grindel steps down after criticism 02 Apr 2019 - 04:36 pm

BERLIN: German football federation president Reinhard Grindel resigned Tuesday, bowing to increasing pressure following allegations of undeclared earnings, the receipt of a luxury...