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Hernandez inspires Mexico victory 24 Jun 2014 - 02:12 pm

Brazilian supporters cheer for their side during the World Cup match against Cameroon at the National Stadium in Brasilia yesterday. Brazil defeated Cameroon...

Neymar’s genius powers Brazil into Cup last 16 24 Jun 2014 - 05:09 am

Brazil’s forward Neymar celebrates after scoring his second goal against Cameroon at the National Stadium in Brasilia yesterday. BRASïLIA: Neymar scored a brilliant...

‘Evolving’ Brazil aim to secure passage against Cameroon 23 Jun 2014 - 12:13 pm

Brazilian team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (right) speaks with player Neymar during a training session of the Brazilian football team at the squad’s...

Mexico, Croatia set for showdown 23 Jun 2014 - 12:12 pm

A combination of pictures shows (left) Mexican defender and team captain Rafael Marquez at Nuremberg’s Franken Stadium on June 11, 2006 and (right...

Rosberg wins Austrian GP 23 Jun 2014 - 12:10 pm

German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team (centre) stands on the podium next to second placed British team-mate...

Jayawardene steers SL fightback 23 Jun 2014 - 12:09 pm

England’s Moeen Ali bowling on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds yesterday. LEEDS: Mahela Jayawardene...

Reyes, Peach win on day two in Doha 23 Jun 2014 - 12:08 pm

Two-time world champion Efren Reyes of the Philippines in action on day two of 2014 World 9-ball Championship (W9BC) against Denis Grabe of...

Nasser to team up with Toyota for Dakar 2015 23 Jun 2014 - 12:07 pm

Brand ambassador for Ooredoo, Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, winner of the Dakar Rally in 2011, receiving the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet from...

Ilonen completes Irish Open victory 23 Jun 2014 - 12:05 pm

CORK, Ireland: Finland’s Mikko Ilonen drew inspiration from good friend and recent US Open champion Martin Kaymer to lead from start to finish...

Kiwi spinner reported for suspect action 23 Jun 2014 - 12:04 pm

WELLINGTON: New Zealand part-time spinner Kane Williamson has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action and ordered by the International Cricket Council...

Phelps falls short of Agnel’s pace 23 Jun 2014 - 12:04 pm

LOS ANGELES: Michael Phelps tired near the end to finish a distant second to France’s Yannick Agnel in the 200 metres freestyle at...

Srinivasan set to get nod as ICC chief 23 Jun 2014 - 12:03 pm

SYDNEY: Suspended Indian cricket chief Narayanaswami Srinivasan is expected to take over as the new ICC chairman at this week’s annual conference in...

Favourable scenario for Federer to claim eighth Wimbledon title 23 Jun 2014 - 12:03 pm

Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his face during a training session yesterday, ahead of the Wimbledon in London. RIGHT: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns...

Serena in no mood for small talk 23 Jun 2014 - 12:01 pm

Maria Sharapova of Russia takes a break during a training session ahead of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London yesterday. LONDON: Serena Williams...

Wie fights back to share lead at Pinehurst 23 Jun 2014 - 12:00 pm

Pinehurst: American Michelle Wie recovered from a dire four-hole stretch to claw back into a tie for the lead with South Korean Amy...

Brazil conundrum for Netherlands, Chile 23 Jun 2014 - 11:59 am

SAO PAULO: The Netherlands and Chile will fight it out for top spot in Group B today and hope they can avoid a...

Australians seek to complete Spanish misery 23 Jun 2014 - 11:58 am

CURITIBA, Brazil: Only pride is at stake when deposed champions Spain meet Australia in the World Cup yesterday but the Australians want to...

‘Broken’ Gerrard to consider England future 23 Jun 2014 - 11:58 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: England captain Steven Gerrard (pictured) admitted yesterday that he is considering his options following his side’s World Cup exit, but...