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FIFA passes resolution offering full support for holding 2018 World Cup in Russia 25 Jul 2015 - 06:56 pm

FIFA's President Sepp Blatter shakes hands with Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) during the preliminary draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at...

India court clears bowler Sreesanth, others over IPL fixing 25 Jul 2015 - 04:33 pm

NEW DELHI: A New Delhi court on Saturday cleared Test fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two other players of spot-fixing during the Indian...

Qatar's Barshim finishes third in London Diamond League 25 Jul 2015 - 12:21 pm

Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim competes in the high-jump event during the IAAF Diamond League Anniversary Games athletics meeting at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic...

I am always number one, says defiant Bolt 25 Jul 2015 - 11:36 am

Usain Bolt (JAM) wins the 100m in 9.87 during the 2015 Sainsbury's Anniversary Games at Olympic Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. London:...

Hulk pulls out of World Cup draw 25 Jul 2015 - 12:59 am

ST PETERSBURG: Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk (pictured) has pulled out of today’s World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of “gross...

FIFA Secretary General Valcke says he will leave with Blatter 25 Jul 2015 - 12:56 am

The Secretary General of FIFA, Jerome Valcke, at a press conference at the Constantine Palace in St Petersburg, Russia, yesterday. ST PETERSBURG: Jerome...

Dwyer sets Pan Am mark in 200m; siblings win four medals 25 Jul 2015 - 12:54 am

TORONTO: Jamaican sprinter Rasheed Dwyer broke a 44-year-old Pan American Games record on Thursday, a Canadian brother and sister won a combined four...

Nibali wins 19th stage, Froome retains lead 25 Jul 2015 - 12:51 am

Astana Pro team rider Vincenzo Nibali of Italy celebrates while crossing the finish line to win the 19th stage of the 102nd edition...

‘Shark’ attack pays dividends for Nibali 25 Jul 2015 - 12:49 am

La Toussuire, France: Vincenzo Nibali reminded everyone why he is the reigning champion by claiming victory on the Alpine 19th stage of the...

Heavy rain washes out 4th day’s play in Chittagong 25 Jul 2015 - 12:48 am

A general view shows covers on the playing surface of the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong yesterday, as rain stops play during...

Absentees add to uncertainty at World Championships 25 Jul 2015 - 12:44 am

Michael Phelps swims during the finals of the Men’s 200M Butterfly in the evening session of Day 3 at the George F Haines...

Brilliant Kirk shares lead at Meijer 25 Jul 2015 - 12:43 am

Katherine Kirk of Australia watches her drive on the ninth hole during the first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft...

Le Clos kicks off Olympic gold bid 25 Jul 2015 - 12:43 am

CAPE TOWN: Chad Le Clos knows he is under the pressure of expectation. It happens every time he hits the pool deck. The...

Ronaldo dazzles as Real Madrid rout Man City 25 Jul 2015 - 12:12 am

Real Madrid’s players celebrate their victory over Manchester City in the final match of the International Champions Cup, at the MCG in Melbourne...

USA begins fightback against Panama 25 Jul 2015 - 12:11 am

USA’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann reacts during his side’s Gold Cup semi-final match against Jamaica at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, on...

Oman qualify for World Twenty20 for first time 25 Jul 2015 - 12:11 am

Dublin: Oman’s fairytale rise as a cricket nation continued on Thursday when they qualified for next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in India. A...

Tokyo unveils 2020 Olympic Games logo 25 Jul 2015 - 12:10 am

Tokyo: Tokyo’s Olympic committee unveiled the official logos for the 2020 Games yesterday, days after the Japanese Prime Minister ordered plans for the...

Liverpool end Asia swing with 1-1 draw in Malaysia 24 Jul 2015 - 09:18 pm

Liverpool's Lucas Leiva (left) in action with Malaysia's Vincent Bikana. Kuala Lumpur: Rising Liverpool star Jordon Ibe mustered a superb solo effort to...