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Japan coach denies Spain match fixing allegations 27 Dec 2014 - 02:01 pm

Javier Aguirre TOKYO, Dec 27---Japan coach Javier Aguirre on Saturday denied allegations that he was part of a match-fixing scandal that has rocked...

Terry's all gold for Chelsea and Mourinho 27 Dec 2014 - 12:45 pm

John Terry, Left LONDON---Former England captain John Terry is performing as well in central defence as he was a decade ago, according to...

Toure close to fourth straight African award 27 Dec 2014 - 12:33 pm

Yaya Toure JOHANNESBURG---Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure moved closer to a record fourth consecutive African Footballer of the Year title on Friday when...

Rodgers encouraged by battling Liverpool 27 Dec 2014 - 12:13 pm

Brendan Rodgers BURNLEY, United Kingdom---Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes his side proved they have the guts to rescue their spluttering season after grinding...

Sri Lanka in fight to survive against New Zealand 27 Dec 2014 - 10:13 am

CHRISTCHURCH-- Sri Lanka were fighting for survival in the first Test against New Zealand Saturday after being decimated by a lethal Blackcaps' swing...

Mitchell Marsh out of final India Test 27 Dec 2014 - 10:02 am

Mitchell Marsh MELBOURNE-- Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will miss next week's final Test against India after scans confirmed problems with his injured hamstring,...

Qatar A team clinches 16th GCC Volleyball Championship title 27 Dec 2014 - 01:33 am

The winning Qatar A team’s players pose for a group photo along with the officials after defeating Bahrain A team in the final...

Elgar, Du Plessis punish Windies for sloppy fielding 27 Dec 2014 - 01:31 am

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa: Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis punished the West Indies for fielding lapses as South Africa built a strong...

Qatar Optimist Cup 2014 kicks off today 27 Dec 2014 - 01:30 am

This December 2013 file photo shows action from the last edition of the Qatar Optimist Cup. The 2014 edition of the event starts...

Neuer cautious over Ballon d’Or prospects 27 Dec 2014 - 01:28 am

BERLIN: Germany’s World Cup winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on Friday played down his prospects of securing the World Player of the Year award...

McCullum’s super ton leaves Sri Lanka stunned 27 Dec 2014 - 01:26 am

CHRISTCHURCH: Brendon McCullum came agonisingly close to breaking the world record for the fastest Test double century as he bludgeoned Sri Lanka’s attack...

Captain Smith leads from the front to torment India 27 Dec 2014 - 01:24 am

MELBOURNE: Australia’s Steve Smith played another captain’s knock and Chris Rogers and Shane Watson hit fifties on the opening day of the third...

Wade overpowers James as Heat prevail over Cavs 27 Dec 2014 - 01:23 am

MIAMI: The Miami Heat weren’t in a giving mood on Thursday as they spoiled the Christmas Day return of LeBron James to southern...

James seizes lead in all-star voting 27 Dec 2014 - 01:22 am

NEW YORK: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James grabbed the early lead in fans voting for the 2015 National Basketball Association all-star game. Two-time...

Packers face Lions in marquee matchup 27 Dec 2014 - 01:21 am

LOS ANGELES: The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions in one of several high-stakes contests in the final weekend of the National...

Qatar prepare for Estonia friendly 27 Dec 2014 - 12:28 am

Qatar team’s players attend a training session ahead of their friendly match against Estonia, to be played today at the Lekhwiya Stadium. The...

Chelsea, City notch up victories 27 Dec 2014 - 12:28 am

Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Jesus Navas applauds supporters after the English Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns in West...

Packers face Lions in marquee matchup 26 Dec 2014 - 11:02 pm

LOS ANGELES - The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions in one of several high-stakes contests in the final weekend of the...