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Stenson eyes double glory 24 Oct 2013 - 03:44 am

LEFT: World number four Henrik Stenson of Sweden watches his tee shot at the second hole during the Pro-Am event of the BMW...

Mickelson to reduce schedule to aid Grand Slam bid 24 Oct 2013 - 03:33 am

KUALA LUMPUR: British Open champion Phil Mickelson will begin scaling back his tournament commitments next year in a bid to win an elusive...

History beckons for Red Bull’s Vettel at Indian Grand Prix 24 Oct 2013 - 03:32 am

NEW DELHI: Never mind ripping up the form book, it would have to be thoroughly shredded - and the remains pulped for good...

Fowler says McIlroy will come back stronger 24 Oct 2013 - 03:31 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Rickie Fowler tipped Rory McIlroy yesterday to emerge stronger after his struggles this year as soon he regains his confidence on...

Ferrari rule out Kubica comeback 24 Oct 2013 - 03:28 am

NEW DELHI: Ferrari have cast doubt on Robert Kubica ever returning from injury to Formula One after recognising they had been interested in...

Man United edge past Sociedad 24 Oct 2013 - 01:34 am

Paris Saint-Germain’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic (right) celebrates after scoring against Anderlecht during their Champions League match at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium in Brussels. Manchester,...

Tahir leaves Pakistan in a spin as SA take control 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

South African cricketer Imran Tahir bowls as Pakistan batsman Younis Khan looks on during the first day of the second Test match between...

Broad heads to Australia with new Notts deal 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

LONDON: England seamer Stuart Broad was set to fly out to Australia yesterday for the upcoming Ashes series, having signed a new three-year...

Anderson’s century helps New Zealand to 137-run lead 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

DHAKA: Corey Anderson smashed his first Test century as New Zealand reached 419 for eight against Bangladesh to take a first innings lead...

Fourth ODI washed out; Aussies still lead series 24 Oct 2013 - 12:07 am

Ranchi: The fourth ODI between India and Australia was yesterday called off because of rains at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in...

Pakistan coach blames batsmen for own downfall 24 Oct 2013 - 12:03 am

DUBAI: Frustrated Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore blamed his batsmen for bringing about their own downfall in the second and final Test against South...

Pakistan coach blames batsmen for own downfall 24 Oct 2013 - 12:03 am

DUBAI: Frustrated Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore blamed his batsmen for bringing about their own downfall in the second and final Test against South...

Lewandowski’s late strike sinks Arsenal; Barca held 23 Oct 2013 - 03:05 am

Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan (right) scores a goal against Arsenal during their Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium in London, yesterday. ....

Opening wins for Serena, Azarenka in Istanbul 23 Oct 2013 - 03:03 am

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a return to Sara Errani of Italy. World number two Azarenka, won 7-6, 6-2. ISTANBUL: Serena Williams crushed...

Root added to England central contract list 23 Oct 2013 - 02:04 am

LONDON: Yorkshire and England batsman Joe Root (pictured) was the new addition when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their 11...

China’s Guan says ‘no limit’ to Masters ambition 22 Oct 2013 - 11:57 pm

This handout photo provided by Asian Amateur Championship shows Guan Tianlang of China hitting a shot at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Nanshan...

Stenson doubtful for Shanghai 22 Oct 2013 - 11:57 pm

SHANGHAI: Swede Henrik Stenson is in serious doubt for his return to golf at this week’s BMW Masters in Shanghai. FedEx Cup champion...

QMMF President attends Opening Ceremony of Iran’s Azadi Race Circuit 22 Oct 2013 - 11:56 pm

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (second left) is seen with officials during the opening ceremony of...