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NHL: Rangers keep Cup hopes alive 13 Jun 2014 - 09:32 am

Henrik Lundqvist (in blue) of the New York Rangers defends a shot by Jarret Stoll of the Los Angeles Kings during the third...

Felix, Lavillenie dominate 13 Jun 2014 - 09:30 am

OSLO: Allyson Felix coasted to victory in the women’s 200m at Wednesday’s Diamond League in Oslo as French pole vault master Renaud Lavillenie...

Chile, Australia primed for Cuiaba meltdown 13 Jun 2014 - 09:29 am

CUIABA, Brazil: World Cup outsiders Australia are aiming to punch above their weight and give a Chile side choc-a-bloc with talent a bloody...

Platini withdraws support for FIFA’s Blatter 13 Jun 2014 - 09:28 am

SAO PAULO: UEFA president Michel Platini withdrew his support from FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter yesterday, plunging world football into open warfare. “I am...

Messi, Ronaldo duel for Cup stardom 13 Jun 2014 - 09:27 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: One is the world’s best known footballer, the other the most valuable. They have scored the same number of Champions...

Mexico, Cameroon out to ride their luck 13 Jun 2014 - 09:26 am

NATAL, Brazil: Mexico and Cameroon would be prime contenders for the title of most fortunate qualifiers for the World Cup but both will...

Resolute Rooney determined to enjoy World Cup 13 Jun 2014 - 09:26 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: After two forgettable experiences at previous World Cups, England talisman Wayne Rooney has vowed to enjoy himself at the 2014...

FIFA Chief Blatter calls for tennis-style challenges 13 Jun 2014 - 09:25 am

SAO PAULO: FIFA chief Sepp Blatter yesterday called for football managers to be given two challenges per match when they could check key...

Supporters of Brazil and Croatia 13 Jun 2014 - 07:00 am

Supporters of Brazil and Croatia watch the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2014 at the Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel yesterday....

Hosts Brazil off to a winning start 13 Jun 2014 - 06:52 am

Brazil’s Neymar (right) and Hernanes celebrate after Neymar scored a goal from a penalty kick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup opening match...

Global football party ready for kick-off in Brazil today 12 Jun 2014 - 04:54 am

A combination of photos shows Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (left) in Poznan on June 14, 2012 and Brazilian striker Neymar in Teresopolis, on...

World Cup begins today 12 Jun 2014 - 02:45 am

A general view of the Corinthians Arena in Brazil’s Sao Paulo yesterday. The inaugural World Cup match between hosts Brazil and Croatia will...

Ronaldo leads Portugal to big win 11 Jun 2014 - 11:11 pm

Portugal’s team captain and forward Cristiano Ronaldo carries his hand luggage as he and his team-mates arrive at Viracopos Airport in Campinas, yesterday,...

Birthday boy Sneijder braced for 100th cap 11 Jun 2014 - 11:09 pm

Dutch national player Wesley Sneijder talks to ball boys during a training of the Dutch national team at the Flamengo club training ground...

Lahm, Mueller sign contract extensions at Bayern 11 Jun 2014 - 10:46 pm

Rio de janeiro: Germany captain Philipp Lahm and winger Thomas Mueller have signed new deals that add two years to their existing contracts...

Spain to win World Cup, study shows 11 Jun 2014 - 10:46 pm

GENEVA: Defending champions Spain look set to win the World Cup thanks to the interlocking qualities of their squad, which will allow them...

Lahm, Mueller sign contract extensions at Bayern 11 Jun 2014 - 10:42 pm

Rio de janeiro: Germany captain Philipp Lahm and winger Thomas Mueller have signed new deals that add two years to their existing contracts...

Clinical Spurs regain lead with 111-92 win over Heat 11 Jun 2014 - 09:47 pm

MIAMI: The San Antonio Spurs routed the Miami Heat 111-92 to seize a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA finals yesterday and deal...