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FIFA proposes new 6-team playoff ahead of 2026 World Cup 01 Apr 2017 - 03:14 pm

ZURICH: FIFA wants to hold a new six-team playoff round in the 2026 World Cup host country to complete the expanded 48-team tournament...

Outspoken Gerard Pique rested for Granada trip 01 Apr 2017 - 02:21 pm

Barcelona: Gerard Pique will join Lionel Messi on the sidelines for Barcelona's return to La Liga action on Sunday at Granada after being...

Manchester United: Mourinho looking forward to "interesting" transfer window 01 Apr 2017 - 01:23 pm

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is confident the Premier League club will be doing "interesting" business during the next transfer window while acknowledging...

Thunder's Westbrook eyes history, but Spurs get win 01 Apr 2017 - 09:41 am

Los Angeles: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook edged closer to NBA history with his 39th triple-double of the season on Friday, but...

Federer out-lasts Kyrgios, to meet Nadal in Miami final 01 Apr 2017 - 08:53 am

Miami: Roger Federer held off Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (11/9), 6-7 (9/11), 7-6 (7/5) on Friday to reach the Miami Masters final, where he'll...

Tiger Woods won't play the Masters 01 Apr 2017 - 08:28 am

Washington: Tiger Woods will miss the first major golf championship of the year, announcing Friday that he is "not tournament ready" to play...

Mata adds to Mourinho's injury problems 01 Apr 2017 - 08:13 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United's injury problems mounted on Friday as the club revealed Spanish midfielder Juan Mata would be out of action...

Manchester United must show character in defining period: Jose Mourinho 01 Apr 2017 - 08:10 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Jose Mourinho has called on his tiring Manchester United stars to show resilience in the face of a daunting fixture...

Nadal downs Fognini to reach Miami final 01 Apr 2017 - 07:55 am

Miami: Rafael Nadal marched into the final of the Miami Open, where could face rival Roger Federer, with a 6-1, 7-5 win over...

Kramaric double helps Hoffenheim up to third 01 Apr 2017 - 07:51 am

Berlin: Andrej Kramaric's double helped Hoffenheim to a 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin on Friday to boost their chances of Champions League football...

James scores 34 as Cavs stop slide with win over Sixers 01 Apr 2017 - 07:41 am

Los Angeles: LeBron James scored 34 points as the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers brought their miserable March to a close with a 122-105...

Britain's Konta thanks Murray for taking spotlight 01 Apr 2017 - 07:03 am

Miami: Britain's Johanna Konta, facing the biggest final of her career in the Miami Open on Saturday, says the success of Andy Murray...

New Zealand's World Cup hero Grant Elliott quits internationals 01 Apr 2017 - 07:03 am

WELLINGTON: Grant Elliott, who smashed a six off South Africa paceman Dale Steyn to put New Zealand into their maiden World Cup final...

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge kicks off 01 Apr 2017 - 06:57 am

Volleyball: Qatar Cup begins tomorrow 01 Apr 2017 - 06:57 am

Qatar Volleyball League champions, Police will take on Al Rayyan while the league runners-up, El Jaish will face Al Arabi in the Qatar...

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan to step down in August 01 Apr 2017 - 06:57 am

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan will not seek another term in office due to personal and health reasons and is...

PSG's Marquinhos, Krychowiak to miss Monaco final 01 Apr 2017 - 06:57 am

Paris: Brazilian defender Marquinhos and Polish midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak will miss Saturday's French League Cup final against Monaco, Paris Saint Germain revealed on...