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Long arm of the law foiled in Glasgow 29 Jul 2014 - 09:56 pm

GLASGOW: Catching criminals and lifting weights is all in a day’s work for Turks and Caicos Islands’ policeman Michael Francois but the strong...

Judge gives go-ahead for $2bn sale of Clippers 29 Jul 2014 - 09:56 pm

LOS ANGELES: The estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Donald Sterling can proceed with the record $2bn sale of the NBA team...

SA seal historic Test series win 28 Jul 2014 - 11:02 pm

South African cricketers pose for a group photo after their victory in the Test series against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club...

Bell regains form as England take control 28 Jul 2014 - 11:01 pm

England’s Ian Bell acknowledges the crowd after reaching 150 runs during the second day’s play in the third Test against India at the...

Carlin shines for Wales, Aussies continue to lead 28 Jul 2014 - 11:00 pm

Sri Lanka’s Amila Kumarasiri competes in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM8 Final at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, yesterday. GLASGOW:...

Matthew, David retain squash titles at Commonwealth Games 28 Jul 2014 - 10:58 pm

Malaysia’s Nicol David poses on the podium after winning the gold medal in the squash women’s singles final at the Commonwealth Games in...

Pietersen joins Melbourne Stars in BBL 28 Jul 2014 - 10:57 pm

MELBOURNE: Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen joined the Melbourne Stars yesterday to be the highest-profile signing of the new season of Australia’s Big...

‘Baby-faced assassin’ lifts Australia F1 hopes 28 Jul 2014 - 10:45 pm

Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium after winning the 2014 Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix...

Isner defeats Sela to retain Atlanta title 28 Jul 2014 - 10:44 pm

John Isner poses with the trophy after defeating Dudi Sela of Israel during the finals of the BB&T Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station,...

MLB: Cardinals, Angels register close wins 28 Jul 2014 - 10:43 pm

Oakland Athletics’ catcher John Jaso (5) is congratulated by Brandon Moss after scoring a run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning...

Plenty to talk about as F1 takes annual break 28 Jul 2014 - 10:41 pm

BUDAPEST: Formula One headed for its annual holidays with some drivers looking forward to the break more than others and plenty to talk...

Scott claims deal, Lakers disagree 28 Jul 2014 - 10:41 pm

NEW YORK: Byron Scott said in a television interview that he is the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers but the team...

Tim Clark wins Canadian Open 28 Jul 2014 - 10:39 pm

Tim Clark kisses the trophy after winning the RBC Canadian Open at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal on Sunday. MONTREAL: South...

Mozo sinks winning putt as Spain lift LPGA Crown 28 Jul 2014 - 10:37 pm

FROM LEFT: Azahara Munoz, Belen Mozo, Carlota Ciganda and Beatriz Recari pose with the trophy after winning the LPGA International Crown at Cave...

FIFA ask FIGC to investigate Italy official’s racist remarks 28 Jul 2014 - 10:36 pm

ROME: FIFA have asked the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to investigate comments made by Carlo Tavecchio (pictured), the favourite to become its next...

Griezmann boost to Atletico attack 28 Jul 2014 - 10:33 pm

Nineteen-year-old Calum Chambers (pictured) is a quality player who has everything Arsenal look for in a youngster, manager Arsene Wenger said of his...

Langer wins Senior British Open in style 28 Jul 2014 - 10:31 pm

LONDON: Germany’s Bernard Langer won the Senior British Open by a whopping 13 shots on Sunday at Royal Porthcawl, Wales, as he set...

Court goes ahead with Messi tax fraud case 28 Jul 2014 - 10:30 pm

MADRID: A Spanish court yesterday rejected public prosecutors’ request to drop charges of tax fraud against four-time world footballer of the year Lionel...