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England's Anderson out of first Pakistan Test 07 Jul 2016 - 05:40 pm

James Anderson (Reuters) London: England's all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson was ruled out of a 12-man squad announced Thursday for next week's first...

Serena thrashes Vesnina to reach Wimbledon final 07 Jul 2016 - 05:24 pm

USA's Serena Williams looks on as Russia's Elena Vesnina reacts after losing their match. (REUTERS/Ben Curtis) By Martyn Herman LONDON: A cork popped...

Serena thrashes Vesnina to reach Wimbledon final 07 Jul 2016 - 04:14 pm

USA's Serena Williams celebrates winning her match against Russia's Elena Vesnina. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth LONDON: Serena Williams thrashed unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2 6-0...

Pressure also on France, says Germany's Kroos 07 Jul 2016 - 09:31 am

Handout image provided by UEFA shows Germany's Toni Kroos during the Germany press conference at Stade Velodrome on July 6, 2016 in Marseille,...

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes 07 Jul 2016 - 09:28 am

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has voiced his support to Ricky Ponting's suggestion that restrictions must be imposed on bat sizes in test...

Brilliant Ronaldo, Nani fire Portugal into final 07 Jul 2016 - 01:19 am

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left)scores their first goal against Wales during the Euro 2016 semi-final match played at Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France...

France bid to end 58-year run of losing to Germans in big games 06 Jul 2016 - 04:52 pm

Fans cheer as France's players arrives at their hotel in Marseille, on July 6, 2016, on the eve of the Euro 2016football match...

Ponting urges limits on bats 06 Jul 2016 - 04:38 pm

Sydney: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has backed a call for size limits on bats ahead of an upcoming meeting of world cricket...

Messi gets 21 months in jail for tax fraud, unlikely to serve time 06 Jul 2016 - 03:59 pm

Lionel Messi (file photo / AFP / Fabrice COFFRINI) By Emma Pinedo and Angus Berwick MADRID: Barcelona's Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi was...

Nolito: Why the Spaniard’s arrival sparks uncertainty at Manchester City 06 Jul 2016 - 12:37 pm

(Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann) By Adam Gray At Manchester City, it was an interesting weekend. On Saturday, Nolito was shown around the club’s Etihad...

Satoransky relishes prospect of Wizards spell 06 Jul 2016 - 12:15 pm

Tomas Satoransky (8) celebrate their victory in the EuroBasket 2015 round of 16 match against Croatia. (REUTERS/BENOIT TESSIER) By Zoran Milosavljevic BELGRADE: Tomas...

Michy Batshuayi: What Chelsea fans should expect from the Belgian 06 Jul 2016 - 12:12 pm

Belgium's forward Michy Batshuayi (file photo / AFP / EMMANUEL DUNAND) by Mark Sochon Chelsea announced this weekend that they had completed the...

Qatar’s Nasser eyes gold at Rio Games 06 Jul 2016 - 02:00 am

Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah (right), winner of the bronze medal in shooting is seen on the podium during the London 2012 Olympic Games...

Mourinho to focus on reviving Man United not on duel with Guardiola 06 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Manchester United's new Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho poses with a football shirt on the pitch during a photocall at Old Trafford stadium in...

Serena, Venus close in on Wimbledon final 06 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Venus Williams celebrates winning her match against Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova. (REUTERS/Tony O'Brien) London: Serena and Venus Williams closed in Tuesday on a fifth...

Valencia sign Portugal winger Nani 06 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Portugal's Nani during a training session. (REUTERS/Darren Staples) Madrid: Portuguese international winger Nani has reached an agreement to join La Liga side Valencia...