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Green light for Russell's black bat in Big Bash 27 Dec 2016 - 09:12 pm

Sydney: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell (pictured left) was given the all-clear to use his black bat in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League...

Azhar shines on gloomy day 27 Dec 2016 - 09:10 pm

Melbourne: Opening batsman Azhar Ali shone in gloomy conditions with a patient, unbeaten century to guide Pakistan to 310 for six in the...

NBA: With James resting, Cavs fall to Pistons 27 Dec 2016 - 09:09 pm

Los Angeles: The Detroit Pistons made the most of LeBron James's absence, snapping a five-game skid with a 106-90 victory on Monday over...

Crystal Palace 1-1 Watford: Sam Allardyce upset at behaviour of Watford's hornet mascot 27 Dec 2016 - 01:45 pm

LONDON: Crystal Palace's 1-1 draw at Watford in the Premier League had a sting in the tail as an argument blew up over...

Joe Hart: Chelsea set to rival Liverpool for the keeper’s signature 27 Dec 2016 - 01:10 pm

According to the latest reports, Chelsea are set to battle Liverpool for Joe Hart’s signature next summer. The Manchester City keeper is currently...

Roma confident of breaking ground on new 56,000-seat stadia next year 27 Dec 2016 - 11:18 am

DUBAI: AS Roma is on track to break ground on its new 56,000-seat stadium to be built in Rome's south-west, its chief executive...

Pistons stun Cavs to ease out of slump 27 Dec 2016 - 09:13 am

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan: D esperate for a victory, the Detroit Pistons needed to catch a break. Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue delivered that...

League notes officiating errors in Cavs' narrow win over Warriors 27 Dec 2016 - 09:06 am

Los Angeles: The Cleveland Cavaliers received a couple of Christmas gifts from game officials in their thrilling 109-108 holiday triumph over the Golden...

Tottenham vs Southampton: Mauricio Pochettino relishes Saints return 27 Dec 2016 - 09:02 am

Southampton, United Kingdom: Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino returns to former club Southampton on Wednesday with a feeling of gratitude, but also a...

Ibrahimovic won't leave Manchester United a failure, vows Mourinho 27 Dec 2016 - 08:52 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is looking forward to working with Zlatan Ibrahimovic again next season after declaring the striker's...

Leicester City: Claudio Ranieri demands more from Riyad Mahrez 27 Dec 2016 - 08:49 am

Leicester, United Kingdom: Claudio Ranieri has told Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez he needs to provide more graft and guile as Leicester try to...

Chelsea: Antonio Conte focused on league crown, not record 27 Dec 2016 - 08:45 am

London: Antonio Conte insisted his focus is on the Premier League title and not seeing his Chelsea side set a new record of...

Seattle's Lockett needed lengthy surgery on broken leg 27 Dec 2016 - 08:42 am

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett needed lengthy surgery after suffering a badly broken leg on Saturday, said head coach Peter Carroll. Lockett...

Lakmal strikes to ensure honours even on opening day 26 Dec 2016 - 08:50 pm

Port Elizabeth, South Africa: JP Duminy and Stephen Cook scored half centuries but four wickets for Suranga Lakmal and two for Rangana Herath...

Chess: Rapid action begins in Doha 26 Dec 2016 - 08:36 pm

The 2016 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships kicked off yesterday at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena. The Rapid event, which...

Chelsea ease past Bournemouth 26 Dec 2016 - 08:36 pm

Fulham: A supremely confident Chelsea notched a club record 12th consecutive league win yesterday to move nine points clear at the top of...

Muaither expect resolute show from Yaseen and Sato 26 Dec 2016 - 08:22 pm

Qatar Stars League (QSL) outfit Muaither are expecting a resolute show from new imports Ahmed Yaseen and Minori Sato. Iraqi right-winger Yassen and...