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Federer beats Nadal to win Shanghai Masters 15 Oct 2017 - 02:06 pm

Shanghai: Roger Federer got one over his old rival Rafael Nadal to win the Shanghai Masters 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday in a showdown...

Sharapova wins first WTA title since return from ban 15 Oct 2017 - 01:13 pm

Maria Sharapova won her first WTA title in more than two years at the Tianjin Open on Sunday, showing plenty of grit and...

Atletico-Barca 'spectacle' overshadows political backdrop 15 Oct 2017 - 01:01 pm

MADRID: Atletico Madrid was able to contain Lionel Messi and yet still couldn't top Barcelona in the Spanish league on Saturday. Atletico was...

Napoli pull clear as Lazio topple Juventus 15 Oct 2017 - 12:59 pm

Milan: Ciro Immobile's second-half brace for Lazio condemned Serie A champions Juventus to a first home defeat in over two years, a 2-1...

Qatar SC seek return to winning ways but wary of Al Sadd threat 15 Oct 2017 - 11:29 am

Struggling Qatar SC visit Al Sadd today, knowing their defenders must deliver a promising performance as the two teams lock horns at Jassim...

Weiss strikes twice as dominant Al Gharafa rout Al Khor 15 Oct 2017 - 11:24 am

A brace from former Rangers winger Valdimir Weiss fired Al Gharafa to a resounding 3-0 win over ten-men Al Khor in the Fourth-Round...

Hamad grabs Hathab honours 15 Oct 2017 - 11:22 am

Hamad Nasser Al Qadi, astride SIEC Lonnie, yesterday grabbed the top spot in the feature competition of the opening round of QR1m Hathab...

Hodgson toasts his players for beating Chelsea against the odds 14 Oct 2017 - 09:30 pm

LONDON: Roy Hodgson toasted his Crystal Palace players after they finally put an end to one of the most miserable runs in the...

Nadal outlasts Cilic to reach Shanghai final 14 Oct 2017 - 02:42 pm

Shanghai: Rafael Nadal survived a rollercoaster encounter with fourth seed Marin Cilic to power into Sunday's final of the Shanghai Masters and a...

Del Potro to play Shanghai semi after hurting wrist 14 Oct 2017 - 02:06 pm

Shanghai: Juan Martin del Potro will take part in his Shanghai Masters semi-final Saturday against Roger Federer despite falling and hurting his wrist...

Olympics: US interested in Winter Games bid 14 Oct 2017 - 09:51 am

Los Angeles: The US Olympic Committee wants to bid for the Winter Olympics, but is still mulling whether it would be better to...

Redzel wins world's richest turf race The Everest 14 Oct 2017 - 09:14 am

Sydney: Redzel beat Vega Magic in a thrilling inaugural Everest race in Sydney on Saturday, the world's richest on turf that organisers hope...

Keuchel fans 10 as Astros clip Yankees 14 Oct 2017 - 08:45 am

Houston: Dallas Keuchel delivered 10 strikeouts in seven shutout innings as the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 2-1 in the opening...

Australia defender Jurman suspended for 'bribe' gesture 14 Oct 2017 - 08:41 am

MELBOURNE: Australia defender Matthew Jurman has been suspended from the South Korean top flight for two matches after making a "bribe gesture" at...

Milan derby fever rages from Chinatown to Beijing 14 Oct 2017 - 08:10 am

Milan: Italy's traditional derby match between footballing giants Inter and AC Milan now has a distinct Asian flavour and following, fuelled by multi-million...

United frustrate Liverpool in disappointing derby 14 Oct 2017 - 04:16 am

LIVERPOOL, England: A cautious Manchester United frustrated hosts Liverpool as a lacklustre North-West Premier League derby ended 0-0 on Saturday with neither side...