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Video ref trial in Japan 'positive', says Infantino 23 Dec 2016 - 12:54 am

Madrid: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino rates the trial of new video referee technology at the Club World Cup a "positive" step towards its...

Ashwin named Cricketer of the Year by ICC 22 Dec 2016 - 01:16 pm

MUMBAI: India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricketer of the Year on Thursday for taking 48 wickets and...

Gasol's big night propels Grizzlies past Pistons 22 Dec 2016 - 09:36 am

Los Angeles: One night after Memphis coach David Fizdale criticized his team's leadership, Grizzlies captain Marc Gasol matched his NBA career high with...

Man Utd's Mourinho 'too young' to be tempted by Chinese riches 22 Dec 2016 - 09:29 am

Wealthy Chinese clubs are unlikely to lure Jose Mourinho away from England as the Manchester United manager says he is enjoying the challenge...

Steve Holland appointed as England's assistant manager 22 Dec 2016 - 09:27 am

Steve Holland has been appointed England's full-time assistant manager after an interim spell in the job, the Football Association (FA) said on its...

Ryan Shawcross hopes surprise recruit Joe Allen can haunt Liverpool 22 Dec 2016 - 09:19 am

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross was surprised Liverpool let Joe Allen leave after the Welsh midfielder shone at the Euro 2016 tournament and prepares...

QSL: Record 10-0 win puts Lekhwiya on top 22 Dec 2016 - 08:52 am

Four time Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Lekhwiya trounced Al Shahaniya yesterday evening, notching a QSL record of a 10-0 scoreline. Four goals...

Qatar International Show Jumping: Stage set for three-day championship 22 Dec 2016 - 08:51 am

The three-day Qatar International Show Jumping Championship kicks off at Qatar Equestrian Federation's (QEF) Outdoor today. The annually-staged four-star event will see riders...

Marchisio targets more silverware for Juve 22 Dec 2016 - 08:49 am

Italian midfielder Claudio Marchisio is looking forward to provide an intriguing finale to a stunning 2016 by winning more silverware for Juventus in...

Kvitova won't return for 6 months, surgeon says 21 Dec 2016 - 07:23 pm

PRAGUE: Two-time Wimbledon tennis champion Petra Kvitova faces around six months out of the sport while her playing hand, wounded in a knife...

Manchester United opens talks with Benfica for Lindelof: Reports 21 Dec 2016 - 06:44 pm

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes his fellow Swede Victor Lindelof has the talent to shine for the world's top teams amid growing speculation the Benfica...

AC Milan delayed for Super Cup game in Qatar 21 Dec 2016 - 02:55 pm

MILAN: Milan vice president Adriano Galliani says his team will be at a disadvantage in its Italian Super Cup match against Juventus in...

Warriors continue dominance in NBA, beating Utah Jazz 21 Dec 2016 - 02:21 pm

Oakland: Curry scored 25 points and Kevin Durant added 22 points as the Warriors continued their domination of the NBA, beating the Utah...

Moenchengladbach fire coach Andre Schubert 21 Dec 2016 - 02:09 pm

Berlin: Andre Schubert on Wednesday became the seventh Bundesliga coach fired since September when Borussia Moenchengladbach dismissed him in the wake of their...

Cousins returns from ejection to finish with 55 points 21 Dec 2016 - 11:10 am

Los Angeles: DeMarcus Cousins finished with a season-high 55 points and a three-point play with 35 seconds left, following a short-lived ejection, lifting...

West Brom's Gareth McAuley relaxed over future 21 Dec 2016 - 10:40 am

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley is keen to extend his stint at the Premier League club for at least another season but is...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Victor Lindelof ready to take next step 21 Dec 2016 - 09:54 am

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes fellow Swede Victor Lindelof has the talent to shine for the world's top teams amid growing speculation the Benfica defender...