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Villas-Boas confirms Soldado interest 24 Jul 2013 - 05:30 am

HONG KONG: Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas said yesterday Spurs are in talks to sign Valencia and Spain striker Roberto Soldado, but denied that...

We won’t lose Rooney, says the Scot 24 Jul 2013 - 05:30 am

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Manchester United boss David Moyes yesterday said Wayne Rooney is coming back to fitness after a hamstring injury and moved to...

Barcelona test Guardiola’s new-look Bayern Munich 24 Jul 2013 - 05:30 am

BERLIN: Pep Guardiola’s former team meets his current employers in a friendly today, as European champions Bayern Munich host Barcelona with relations strained...

Qatar Team’s Torrente, Carella eye success in Ukraine 24 Jul 2013 - 05:29 am

KIEV, Ukraine: The Qatar Team’s Shaun Torrente and defending UIM F1 H20 World Champion Alex Carella continued their challenge for honours in this...

Brailsford wants Froome, Wiggins on 2014 Tour 24 Jul 2013 - 05:29 am

LONDON: Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford would love to see the last two Tour de France winners Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins lining...

Braun suspended for rest of season 24 Jul 2013 - 05:28 am

NEW YORK CITY: Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun (pictured) has been suspended for the remainder of the season for violating Major League Baseball’s...

London Games stadium to be new base for UK athletes 24 Jul 2013 - 05:28 am

LONDON: The London Olympic Stadium, centrepiece of last year’s Games, will serve as a new national base for British athletics as well as...

LeBronmania hits the Philippines 24 Jul 2013 - 05:26 am

LeBron James (left) of NBA champions Miami Heat gives a ball to a boy after conducting a basketball clinic with a local basketball...

Qatar end campaign on a winning note 24 Jul 2013 - 05:25 am

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Continental champions Qatar defeated Asian bronze medallists Kuwait 38-22 to finish 19th in the International Handball Federation’s Junior World Championship...

Mickelson faces huge task to seal sweep of majors, says Player 24 Jul 2013 - 05:25 am

LONDON: Nine-times major champion Gary Player (pictured) believes Phil Mickelson faces a “monumental task” to achieve a clean sweep of major wins and...

NFL: Redskins’ Griffin cleared by doctors to practise again 24 Jul 2013 - 05:21 am

Washington: Quarterback Robert Griffin III, who had surgery on his right knee in January, gave Washington Redskins fans a massive pre-season boost yesterday...

Fabregas is not for sale, Rosell warns Man United 23 Jul 2013 - 01:07 am

Barcelona’s president Sandro Rosell grimaces during a press conference in Barcelona in this July 19, 2013 photo. CENTRE: A file photo of Cesc...

Australia’s Lehmann ready to wield axe 23 Jul 2013 - 01:03 am

Australia’s captain Michael Clarke talks with coach Darren Lehmann (right) on the dressing room balcony during the second Ashes Test against England at...

Martino set to take over at Barcelona: Reports 23 Jul 2013 - 01:03 am

MADRID: Former Newell’s Old Boys and Paraguay national team manager Gerardo Martino is set to become the new Barcelona coach, numerous sources in...

Rudisha ruled out of action until March 23 Jul 2013 - 12:59 am

ITEN, Kenya: Olympic 800 metres champion and world record-holder David Rudisha will miss the remainder of the season and is unlikely to race...

We can still win this series: Clarke 23 Jul 2013 - 12:57 am

England players celebrate after off-spinner Graeme Swann (not pictured) takes the wicket of Australia’s James Pattinson to win the second Ashes Test against...

Warne quits Australia’s Big Bash T20 competition 23 Jul 2013 - 12:53 am

MELBOURNE: Former Test spinner Shane Warne has quit Australia’s Big Bash League after two seasons with the Melbourne Stars in a blow for...

3rd Qatar Tec Floodlight Cricket Tournament 23 Jul 2013 - 12:48 am

Doha Cricket Club team players and officials celebrate winning the 3rd Qatar Tec Floodlight Cricket Tournament which was played at old Ideal Indian...