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Rosberg on pole at Silverstone 06 Jul 2014 - 09:37 am

Mercedes-AMG’s German driver Nico Rosberg drives during the qualifying session at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone ahead of the British Formula One Grand...

Krul shoot-out saves send Dutch through 06 Jul 2014 - 05:24 am

Goalkeeper Tim Krul saves a shot by Costa Rica’s Bryan Ruiz during a penalty shoot-out in their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the...

Higuain hits home as Argentina do just enough to beat Belgium 06 Jul 2014 - 05:23 am

Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina (centre) celebrates with team-mates Lionel Messi (right) and Angel di Maria after scoring a goal during their World Cup...

Maharashtra warns striking doctors of action 06 Jul 2014 - 12:50 am

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has threatened to invoke provisions of the stringent Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA) against striking doctors if they...

Cong may move court for leader of oppn status 06 Jul 2014 - 12:50 am

New Delhi: The Congress is considering the option of going to court if its leader in the Lok Sabha is not recognised as...

Brazil shocked as Neymar ruled out of Cup with broken vertebra 06 Jul 2014 - 12:48 am

Brazil’s Marcelo gestures after Neymar was fouled by Colombia’s Camilo Zuniga (not pictured) during their FIFA World Cup 2014 quarter-finals at the Castelao...

Zuniga receives death threats 06 Jul 2014 - 12:47 am

SAO PAULO: Colombia’s Juan Zuniga received a flood of death threats and racist abuse on social media yesterday as Brazilians reacted angrily to...

Pride, sorrow for tearful Rodriguez 06 Jul 2014 - 12:46 am

FORTALEZA: Colombia were not helped by the decision-making of referee Carlos Velasco Carballo, tearful playmaker James Rodriguez said after their World Cup quarter-final...

Neymar hunted, says dejected Brazil coach 06 Jul 2014 - 12:46 am

FORTALEZA: Neymar has been “hunted” throughout the World Cup, Brazil’s coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said as his superstar striker was ruled out of...

Mertesacker misses Germany training drills 06 Jul 2014 - 12:45 am

SANTO ANDRE: Germany’s Per Mertesacker, suffering with a slight bout of flu, was the only player in the squad who did not take...

Belgium tie invites Maradona parallel 05 Jul 2014 - 07:44 am

Argentinian players attend a training session at their camp in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday. Argentina will face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final...

Dutch not taking Costa Rica lightly 05 Jul 2014 - 07:43 am

SALVADOR: The Netherlands start as firm favourites for their World Cup quarter-final against Costa Rica today but will take nothing for granted when...

‘Nightmare’ Robben has Pinto worried 05 Jul 2014 - 07:42 am

SANTOS: Dutch forward Arjen Robben is at the height of his game and would be a nightmare for any team at the World...

Gay falls to Gatlin on return after ban 05 Jul 2014 - 07:31 am

LAUSANNE: - Former world 100 metres champion Tyson Gay finished second behind fellow American Justin Gatlin on his return to competition after a...

TDF: Froome bids to defend title 05 Jul 2014 - 07:29 am

Sky Procycling team rider Chris Froome of Great Britain poses during the opening ceremony of the 101st edition of the Tour de France...

Dodgers edge out Rockies to remain on top 05 Jul 2014 - 07:28 am

NEW YORK: The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the lead late but climbed back into first place in the National League West with a...

Federer, Djokovic to clash for Wimbledon glory 05 Jul 2014 - 07:26 am

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after defeating Milos Raonic of Canada in their men’s singles semi-final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, ...

Hamilton fastest but troubled by engine woes in practice 05 Jul 2014 - 07:23 am

Williams’ Scottish test driver Susie Wolff talks to team-mates in the pits during the first practice session at the Silverstone Circuit yesterday. She...