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Botham backs England to whitewash Australia 09 Jun 2013 - 11:34 pm

LONDON: Ian Botham has warned Australia that England are so superior to their old rivals that it would be no surprise to see...

Australia fined for slow over-rate 09 Jun 2013 - 11:33 pm

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Australia had salt rubbed into the wound of their 48-run Champions Trophy defeat by arch-rivals England at Edgbaston on Saturday...

Stefani takes slender lead 09 Jun 2013 - 11:32 pm

Shawn Stefani hits his third shot on the par 4 7th hole during the third round of the FedEx St Jude Classic in...

Pressel moves two ahead at LPGA 09 Jun 2013 - 11:31 pm

PITTSFORD, New York: Morgan Pressel fired four birdies in a two-under 70 yesterday to take a two-stroke lead over world number one Park...

Sharapova has no regrets after defeat 09 Jun 2013 - 11:31 pm

PARIS: Her French Open title ripped away from her, a fourth defeat in a Grand Slam final and a 13th straight loss to...

Murray eager to get back in action at Queen’s 09 Jun 2013 - 11:31 pm

LONDON: Andy Murray is confident the frustration of missing the French Open will soon be forgotten as he looks to make a winning...

Serena targets more Slam titles 09 Jun 2013 - 11:31 pm

PARIS: Serena Williams warned her punchdrunk rivals that she is still to realise her potential and that retirement is not on her agenda...

Mickelson goes low in Memphis to get back in contention 09 Jun 2013 - 11:30 pm

Memphis: Phil Mickelson gave himself a timely boost for next week’s US Open at Merion Golf Club by charging into contention for the...

Blackhawks edge Kings to reach Stanley Cup Final 09 Jun 2013 - 11:29 pm

Members of the Chicago Blackhawks stand with the Clarence S Campbell Bowl and NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly after they advanced to the...

NBA: Heat confident they will bounce back 09 Jun 2013 - 11:27 pm

Frenchmen Tony Parker (left) and Boris Diaw of the San Antonio Spurs talk while stretching during a practice session for game two of...

Blake returns to track with 200m victory 09 Jun 2013 - 11:26 pm

KINGSTON: Reigning 100m world champion Yohan Blake made a cautious but successful return to competition yesterday, winning a 200m race at a low-key...

Marlins edge Mets in 20-inning marathon 09 Jun 2013 - 11:26 pm

New York: Miami Marlins needed 20 innings to beat the New York Mets 2-1 while the Toronto Blue Jays prevailed over the Rangers...

In-form Serena clinches French Open title in Paris 09 Jun 2013 - 12:49 am

Serena Williams of the US celebrates her victory over Russia’s Maria Sharapova at the end of their French Open final match at the...

Bell shines in England’s win over Australia 09 Jun 2013 - 12:48 am

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Ian Bell starred as England drew first blood in a marathon sequence of matches against Australia with a 48-run victory...

Vettel on pole for Canadian GP 09 Jun 2013 - 12:45 am

MONTREAL: Triple world champion Sebastian Vettel secured pole for today’s Canadian Grand Prix with a consummate demonstration of his talent in a rain-hit...

Mercedes boss says he approved ‘private’ tyre test 09 Jun 2013 - 12:45 am

MONTREAL: Mercedes boss Ross Brawn confirmed yesterday that he made the decision for his team to be part of a Pirelli tyre test...

Buoyant Kiwis gear for Sri Lanka’s spin trial 09 Jun 2013 - 12:44 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: New Zealand are preparing to face a spin barrage from Sri Lanka when the two sides meet in the Champions...

Abdulla secures another pole position at QNRRCH 09 Jun 2013 - 12:38 am

Doha: Abdulaziz Abdulla, the leader of the championship in Qatar National Road Racing Championship (QNRRCH) emerged as the fastest driver at the qualifying...