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Revenge not on Brazil’s agenda, says Marcelo 19 Jun 2013 - 12:58 am

FORTALEZA, Brazil: Brazil left-back Marcelo (pictured) says his side will not be seeking revenge when they renew acquaintance with Mexico in their second...

Thiago hits hat-trick as Spain retain U-21 title 19 Jun 2013 - 12:58 am

JERUSALEM: Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final...

Ethiopia admit error, face points deduction 19 Jun 2013 - 12:57 am

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia soccer officials have admitted fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier and are resigned to being stripped of...

Japan look to avoid early exit 19 Jun 2013 - 12:57 am

RECIFE, Brazil: The task facing both Asian champions Japan and three-time world champions Italy is clear cut in Recife at the Confederations Cup....

Hearts fans eye takeover 19 Jun 2013 - 12:56 am

LONDON: A fans’ group yesterday said it was looking for support for a possible takeover of financially troubled Scottish Premier League club Hearts,...

Tahiti capture Olympic spirit 19 Jun 2013 - 12:55 am

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta embraced some of the old Olympic spirit of just taking part after his side made their...

Rose’s victory at US Open inspires English golfers 19 Jun 2013 - 12:39 am

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Justin Rose’s breakthrough win at the US Open could open the door for England’s golden generation of golfers to finally make...

Expect more majors by Rose, says Jacklin 19 Jun 2013 - 12:34 am

ARDMORE: Justin Rose ended a 42-year title drought by English players at the US Open with his two-shot victory at Merion on Sunday...

Merion stands test of time in hosting US Open 19 Jun 2013 - 12:33 am

ARDMORE: Like a vintage bottle of wine brought out of the cellar after gathering dust for 32 years, Merion Golf Club’s iconic East...

Badminton: Singapore Open hit by late pull-outs 19 Jun 2013 - 12:33 am

SINGAPORE: A large-scale withdrawal on the eve of competition has robbed badminton’s Singapore Open of several seeded players after superstars Lin Dan and...

Bruins sink Blackhawks 19 Jun 2013 - 12:33 am

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots yesterday to lead the Boston Bruins to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks and into...

Spurs aim to finish off Heat 19 Jun 2013 - 12:32 am

MIAMI: The San Antonio Spurs are making a habit of winning bounce back games in the 2013 National Basketball Association play-offs. The Spurs...

Scherzer leads Tigers to big win over Orioles 19 Jun 2013 - 12:31 am

Detroit: Max Scherzer maintained his perfect start to the season by securing a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a...

Qatar playing for their fans in Uzbekistan clash 18 Jun 2013 - 01:23 am

Qatar football squad listen to instructions from coach Fahad Thani (wearing a cap) during a training session, the day before the FIFA World...

Nigeria thrash minnows Tahiti 18 Jun 2013 - 01:10 am

Nigeria’s Nnamdi Oduamadi (right) puts the ball past Tahiti’s goalkeeper Xavier Samin (centre) during the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 match at the Mineirao...

Sri Lanka secure semi-final berth 18 Jun 2013 - 01:09 am

Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan celebrates after he catches the ball struck by Australia’s Clint McKay’s in the ICC Champions Trophy group A match...

England eye ‘massive’ success 18 Jun 2013 - 01:07 am

England’s Joe Root (left) celebrates with team-mates James Tredwell and Tim Bresnan (right) after catching New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum during the ICC Group...

Hard for Warner to retain Test spot: Clarke 18 Jun 2013 - 01:05 am

SYDNEY: Captain Michael Clarke (pictured) says it will be difficult for errant batsman David Warner to hold his place in the Australian side...