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Captain Gerrard calls time on England career 22 Jul 2014 - 08:16 am

LONDON: England captain Steven Gerrard has announced his retirement from international soccer, the Football Association said yesterday. The Liverpool midfielder won 114 caps...

Out-of-form Cook won’t quit as England captain 22 Jul 2014 - 08:16 am

LONDON: Alastair Cook will not be quitting as England captain despite losing the second test to India by 95 runs at Lord’s yesterday,...

Dhoni told me I have to try the bouncer, says pacer Ishant 22 Jul 2014 - 08:15 am

LONDON: A bowler with commendable pace is something India has often missed, especially in overseas Test matches. At Lord’s, there was a point...

Seven-star Sharma bowls India to big win at Lord’s 22 Jul 2014 - 07:01 am

India’s Ravindra Jadeja (left) runs out England’s James Anderson to give India victory by 95 runs on the fifth day of the second...

Rosberg coasts to German GP victory 21 Jul 2014 - 02:41 pm

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the German F1 Grand Prix at the Hockenheim...

Pacers bowl South Africa to rare win in Sri Lanka 21 Jul 2014 - 02:39 pm

South Africa’s Dale Steyn celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kaushal Silva (not pictured) during the fifth day of the first...

England battling to save Test 21 Jul 2014 - 02:38 pm

LONDON: India were on the brink of just their second Test victory at Lord’s as Alastair Cook’s latest failure with the bat prolonged...

Bolt, Farah in quest to strike Glasgow gold 21 Jul 2014 - 02:35 pm

Britain’s Mo Farah in front of Tower Bridge during a photocall ahead of the London Marathon in April, in this file photo. The...

MLB: Mariners edge out Angels 21 Jul 2014 - 02:34 pm

NEW YORK: The Seattle Mariners scored twice in the top of the 12th inning and held on to beat the Los Angeles Angels...

Bryant ‘scared’ about future post basketball career 21 Jul 2014 - 02:33 pm

NEW YORK: - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (pictured) said he is “scared” about his future after basketball. Bryant, who turns 36...

Kristoff wins 15th stage as Bauer misses chance 21 Jul 2014 - 02:32 pm

NIMES, France: New Zealander Jack Bauer came within 100 metres of winning yesterday’s 15th stage of the Tour de France after a 222km...

Langdon secures fifth, AlBalooshi seventh in Denver qualifying race 21 Jul 2014 - 02:31 pm

MORRISON, Colorado: Denver is called the “Mile-High City” because, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it is more than a mile...

Curtain falls on Aspire’s ‘best’ Ramadan Festival 21 Jul 2014 - 02:31 pm

DOHA: Sports fans across Qatar waved goodbye to a fantastic fortnight of free community events this week as the Aspire Zone’s third annual...

Ukrainian Grivko rides for peace back home 21 Jul 2014 - 02:30 pm

TALLARD, France: Andriy Grivko, the only Ukrainian rider on this year’s Tour de France, and he says his presence is essential to convey...

Mighty Mcllroy claims Open title 21 Jul 2014 - 02:29 pm

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom: Rory McIlroy joined the elite list of golfers to have won three of the four major titles at Hoylake yesterday,...

Woods upbeat about Ryder Cup team selection despite failing at Hoylake 21 Jul 2014 - 02:28 pm

HOYLAKE, England: Tiger Woods believes he justifies a place in the United States Ryder Cup team despite missing the year’s first two majors...

Master CC, Wings Doha register wins at West End Park Ramadan Tournament 21 Jul 2014 - 02:28 pm

Doha: Master Cricket Club recorded close victory at the West End Park Ramadan Tournament when they edged out Ramaco Cricket Club by one...

S Africa’s Smith calls time on Surrey stint 21 Jul 2014 - 02:27 pm

LONDON: South Africa great Graeme Smith (pictured) will not be returning to Surrey next season, the English county announced yesterday. The former Proteas...