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Riise, Forlan sign up for Indian Super League 18 Aug 2016 - 05:01 pm

New Delhi: The Indian Super League's reigning champions Chennaiyin on Thursday announced the signing of Norwegian defender John Arne Riise for the tournament's...

The Arsenal Annals: Why Wenger “must” make new signings before deadline day 18 Aug 2016 - 03:44 pm

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks dejected. (Reuters / Eddie Keogh) by Praveen Paramasivam Arsenal succumbed to a humiliating 4-3 home defeat to Liverpool...

Van Persie overlooked as Netherlands launch comeback 18 Aug 2016 - 03:17 pm

Robin van Persie (Reuters) Netherlands coach Danny Blind has overlooked record goalscorer Robin van Persie in his latest preliminary 36-man squad as the...

Team Britain athlete involved in theft incident in Rio 18 Aug 2016 - 11:52 am

People arrive to watch the Men's 200m semi final of the Rio2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 17, 2016. (Salih...

Arthur Masuaku: Why the West Ham signing is a talent to watch this season 18 Aug 2016 - 11:15 am

By John Hawthorne West Ham United fans who enjoy soccer betting online have reason to be optimistic. Not only did the Hammers have...

Rio star ‘satisfied’ with silver show 18 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), was one of thousands to congratulate Mutaz Barshim on Qatar’s...

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Qatar continue training camp in Zurich 18 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Scenes from Qatar football team’s training camp under way in Zurich, Switzerland. The Al Anabi are preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup...

The Manchester Musings: Why 3 Is United’s Magic Number 17 Aug 2016 - 05:24 pm

Manchester United's French striker Anthony Martial (L) holds off Bournemouth's English defender Adam Smith (R) during the English Premier League football match between...

China's Lin survives scare to set up Lee clash 17 Aug 2016 - 05:22 pm

Lin Dan (CHN) of China plays against Srikanth Kidambi (IND) of India. (REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo) Rio de Janeiro: Chinese badminton superstar Lin Dan...

India become No.1 Test side, need to win fourth Test to retain spot 17 Aug 2016 - 03:25 pm

Indian test team (Photo: BCCI) Dubai: India have secured the No.1 position in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test rankings replacing Australia. Australia...

European IOC chief arrested in Rio over ticket scam: police 17 Aug 2016 - 03:14 pm

Patrick Hickey poses on the blue carpet prior to the 2015 ANOC Awards in Washington in this October 29, 2015 file photo. (Geoff...

Iran slam lifting 'conspiracy' as riot police called 17 Aug 2016 - 03:09 pm

Behdad Salimikordasiabi (IRI) of Iran reacts after an unsuccessful lift. (REUTERS/Damir Sagolj ) Rio de Janeiro: A furious Iran slammed Georgian lifter Lasha...

Sri Lanka v Australia 3rd Test scoreboard 17 Aug 2016 - 12:56 pm

Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews (C) and the Sri Lankan team celebrate victory in the third and final Test match between Sri Lanka...

Whitewash as Sri Lanka wins 3rd Australia Test 17 Aug 2016 - 12:54 pm

Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews (R) and teammates celebrate victory in the third and final Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia at...

Tottenham: The Best Formation For Pochettino To Use This Season 17 Aug 2016 - 12:39 pm

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino (Reuters / Eddie Keogh) by Mark Sochon Tottenham come into the new campaign following their best ever Premier League...

Mutaz Barshim wins Qatar's first silver medal in Olympics 17 Aug 2016 - 10:26 am

Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar celebrates after winning a silver medal. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez) RIO DE JANEIRO: Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim claimed silver in...