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South Africa crush Lankans 31 Dec 2016 - 12:15 am

Port Elizabeth: South Africa's bowlers needed a little more than an hour of the final day's play to dismiss Sri Lanka for 281...

Ronaldo turns down audacious Chinese bid 31 Dec 2016 - 12:12 am

London: World player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a world record £257m (€300m, $317m) bid from China, his agent Jorge Mendes has...

Allardyce rejects Chinese offer 31 Dec 2016 - 12:12 am

London: Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce claims he rejected a lucrative offer from a Chinese club before taking charge of the Premier League...

Federer launches injury comeback at Hopman Cup 31 Dec 2016 - 12:12 am

Perth: Roger Federer makes his long-awaited return to tennis after six months out with a knee injury in tomorrow's mixed teams Hopman Cup...

Bangladesh's Haidar officially reprimanded 31 Dec 2016 - 12:10 am

Nelson: Bangladesh bowler Tanveer Haider has been officially reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for swearing at New Zealand batsman Neil Broom...

Pakistan fined for slow over rates 31 Dec 2016 - 12:07 am

Melbourne: Pakistan have been fined for a slow over rate against Australia during the second Test in Melbourne, the ICC said yesterday. Match...

Home delight as Al Ghazali, Al Marri conquer Doha fields 30 Dec 2016 - 09:25 am

Qatari riders Nasser Al Ghazali and Rashid Towaim Al Marri yesterday delighted home fans with commanding performances, winning two out of the three...

Coach De La Bariera shares his ideas at Aspire Academy 30 Dec 2016 - 09:25 am

On the sidelines of their winter training camp at Aspire Academy, Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa’s head coach, Ruben De La Bariera, delivered a...

Al Gharafa goalkeeper Rodrigues out of action 30 Dec 2016 - 09:22 am

Al Gharafa goalkeeper Ivanildo Rodrigues will be out of action because of an injured shoulder, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) club announced on...

Al Shahaniyah unveil Stimac as new coach 30 Dec 2016 - 09:22 am

Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Al Shahaniyah on Wednesday unveiled Igor Stimac of Croatia as their new coach. Stimac will head the team...

Al Sadd's Al Haydos set for surgery in Germany 30 Dec 2016 - 09:10 am

Al Sadd striker Hassan Al Haydos will be out of action for about four weeks after he undergoes a surgery in Germany, the...

Warriors bounce back from Christmas Day defeat 29 Dec 2016 - 10:44 am

Los Angeles: The Golden State Warriors, stung on Christmas Day in their NBA Finals rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers, took charge early Wednesday...

'Fearless' Gabriel Jesus tipped for Manchester City stardom 29 Dec 2016 - 09:47 am

Sao Paulo: Considered a saint by fans of Palmeiras and hailed by Brazilian superstar Ronaldo as his successor, teenage sensation Gabriel Jesus arrives...

Liverpool, Manchester City bid to stay on Chelsea's heels 29 Dec 2016 - 09:33 am

LONDON: The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Saturday looks like a knockout to determine who can challenge Chelsea...

Tottenham's Pochettino hopes Southampton victory will be springboard 29 Dec 2016 - 09:21 am

Southampton, United Kingdom: Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his latest victorious return to Southampton will have a similar effect on Tottenham's season to the...

Carlos Tevez signs for Shanghai Shenhua 29 Dec 2016 - 09:14 am

Shanghai: Argentina's former Manchester United ,Manchester City and Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has signed for Shanghai Shenhua in the latest big-money Chinese deal,...

Chelsea: Record-chasing Blues out to Stoke City title dreams 29 Dec 2016 - 09:08 am

London: Chelsea can take another step towards English football history when they host Stoke City on Saturday, as the Premier League's jam-packed festive...