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Serena is top seed at the US Open 20 Aug 2013 - 11:44 pm

New York: World number one and defending champion Serena Williams has been given the top seeding for the US Open, organisers announced yesterday....

Brazil set for 2014 MotoGP return after 10 years 20 Aug 2013 - 11:44 pm

Sydney: MotoGP will return to Brazil for the first time in a decade next year subject to an upgrade to the Nelson Piquet...

Azarenka downs Serena in thriller for Cincinnati title 20 Aug 2013 - 12:29 am

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus poses for photographers at the trophy ceremony after defeating Serena Williams during the final of the Western & Southern...

Wiggins to quit road for track, sets sights on 2016 Games 20 Aug 2013 - 12:23 am

A file picture of Britain’s Wiggins kissing his gold medal after winning the cycling individial time trial event at the London 2012 Olympics...

17 Indians barred from Youth Games for being overage 20 Aug 2013 - 12:22 am

NEW DELHI: India’s bungling sports officials were left red-faced yesterday after 17 track and field athletes were thrown out of the Asian Youth...

Cavani salvages draw for PSG 20 Aug 2013 - 12:10 am

Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint Germain celebrates scoring the equaliser during the Ligue 1 match against AC Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes...

Qatar’s Lekhwiya arrive in Guangzhou for crucial ACL clash 20 Aug 2013 - 12:10 am

GUANGZHOU, China: Qatar’s Lekhwiya yesterday arrived in China for the first-leg of their AFC Champions League (ACL) quarter-final against Guangzhou Evergrande tomorrow. Lekhiwya’s...

Coach Ancelotti frustrated with lack of Real balance 20 Aug 2013 - 12:10 am

MADRID: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was a relieved man after Isco’s late header handed his side a 2-1 win over Real Betis,...

United’s bid for Baines, Fellaini rejected 20 Aug 2013 - 12:09 am

Manchester: Everton have described as “derisory and insulting” a double bid from Premier League champions Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines....

West battles to 17th place; Sucipto finishes race 20 Aug 2013 - 12:09 am

Indianapolis: QMMF Racing Team rider Anthony West battled hard in the Moto2 Grand Prix of Indianapolis, but missed out on world championship points...

Bolt, Fraser-Pryce and Farah light up Moscow 20 Aug 2013 - 12:08 am

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (centre) and compatriot Nickel Ashmeade (left) celebrate after winning the men’s 4x100 metres relay final at the 2013 IAAF World...

‘King of Clay’ looks to extend reign to hard-courts 20 Aug 2013 - 12:06 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to John Isner during the final of the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis...

Reed triumphs at Wyndham 20 Aug 2013 - 12:05 am

GREENSBORO, United States: Patrick Reed edged fellow rookie Jordan Spieth with a birdie on the second play-off hole yesterday to win the Wyndham...

FitzPatrick ends England’s wait for US amateur title 20 Aug 2013 - 12:04 am

FROM LEFT: Caroline Hedwall, Annika Sorenstam, Liselotte Neumann, Carin Koch and Anna Nordqvist of Sweden the European Swedish contingent with the trophy after...

Europe rout USA to retain Solheim Cup 20 Aug 2013 - 12:04 am

PARKER, United States/Colorado: Europe produced the most dominant victory in Solheim Cup history, routing the Americans 18-10 to retain the trophy and win...

Wellington Stadium gets the all-clear for Test 20 Aug 2013 - 12:04 am

Wellington: Wellington’s Westpac Stadium has passed safety tests and will host Saturday’s Rugby Championship tie between the All Blacks and Australia, New Zealand...

Starc attacks Australia’s in-out selection policy 20 Aug 2013 - 12:03 am

SYDNEY, New South Wales: Australia paceman Mitchell Starc (pictured) has shown his frustration over Cricket Australia’s selection policy saying it’s difficult to deliver...

Bowler Tremlett eager for England recall 20 Aug 2013 - 12:03 am

LONDON: Chris Tremlett is “dying” to revive his Test career against Australia after being included in England’s squad for the fifth and final...