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South Africa ride Argentina scare for late win 26 Aug 2013 - 01:38 am

Argentina’s Los Pumas’ fly half Nicolas Sanchez (right) runs through a tackle by South Africa’s Springboks’ Duane Vermeulen during a Rugby Championship match...

Ancelotti keeps mum on Bale move to Real Madrid 26 Aug 2013 - 01:38 am

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has refused to discuss Gareth Bale amid reports the Tottenham Hotspur winger is poised to join the...

Cardiff stun Man City; Spurs win 26 Aug 2013 - 01:37 am

Cardiff City’s Fraizer Campbell (right) challenges Manchester City’s Javi Garcia during their English Premier League match at Cardiff City Stadium, yesterday. LONDON, United...

Chelsea boss Mourinho urges Rooney sale 26 Aug 2013 - 01:36 am

LONDON, England: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told Manchester United they will harm the Premier League if they refuse to sell striker Wayne...

Chelsea pip Spurs to £30m Willian deal 26 Aug 2013 - 01:36 am

LONDON, England: Chelsea announced yesterday that they have reached an agreement to sign Brazilian attacking midfielder Willian from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, subject...

Nadal, Djokovic gun for Murray’s US Open crown 26 Aug 2013 - 01:34 am

Tennis players Rafael Nadal (left) of Spain, Serena Williams (centre) of the US and Roger Federer of Switzerland cheer for Kyle Seelig during...

Two share Barclays lead 26 Aug 2013 - 01:34 am

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey: Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland battled to a tie for the lead at breezy Liberty National and will be...

Serena could be oldest US Open queen 26 Aug 2013 - 01:34 am

NEW YORK CITY, New York: World number one Serena Williams would become the oldest US Open women’s champion in the Open era if...

2013 IHF Super Globe handball begins today 25 Aug 2013 - 02:37 am

Artists rehearse the opening ceremony of IHF Super Globe 2013 — Qatar yesterday. Shaival Dalal Doha: Qatar Handball Association has completed preparations for...

Hamilton proves king of qualifying again 25 Aug 2013 - 01:53 am

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG in action during the qualifying session at the Spa-Francorchamps race track near Francorchamps, Belgium,...

Rain washes out fourth day of fifth Ashes Test 25 Aug 2013 - 01:52 am

Ground staff work on the pitch as rain delays the start of the fourth day’s play of the fifth Ashes Test match between...

Crutchlow grabs Czech MotoGP pole 25 Aug 2013 - 01:49 am

MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow of Great Britain riding his motorcycle competes in the third free practice session at the Czech Republic Grand Prix,...

Arsenal revival continues 25 Aug 2013 - 01:48 am

Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates a goal during the English Premier League match againist Fulham at Craven Cottage in London, Britain, yesterday. Arsenal...

Barca confirm Messi out of Malaga clash 25 Aug 2013 - 01:48 am

MADRID, Community of Madrid: World Player of the Year Lionel Messi (pictured) will miss Barcelona’s trip to Malaga today due to a thigh...

Ribery, Robben strike as Bayern earn third win 25 Aug 2013 - 01:47 am

BERLIN: Bayern Munich earned their third straight win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Nuremberg yesterday, but still found themselves third...

Bale already in Spain ahead of move: Reports 25 Aug 2013 - 01:45 am

MADRID, Community of Madrid: Gareth Bale has arrived in Spain ahead of the completion of his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid,...

Top handball clubs begin quest for title glory in Doha 25 Aug 2013 - 01:44 am

Asian champions Al Rayyan members are seen during a training session at Al Gharafa Sports Hall yesterday. Al Rayyan will play Etoile Sportive...

Rugby: Ruthless All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup 25 Aug 2013 - 01:43 am

Richie McCaw (left) of New Zealand with team-mate Tony Woodcock hold the Bledisloe Cup, marking Woodcock’s 100th Test match, after the second Bledisloe...