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Watling ruled out of second Test 23 May 2013 - 01:26 am

LEEDS, United Kingdom: New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling was ruled out yesterday of the second and final Test against England at Headingley starting...

Pakistan raring to go against hosts Ireland 23 May 2013 - 01:26 am

DUBLIN: Pakistan are keener than ever to get back on the field for the first of two one-day internationals against Ireland today after...

Warner fined for Twitter outburst 23 May 2013 - 01:25 am

SYDNEY: Australian batsman David Warner was yesterday found guilty of breaching Cricket Australia’s code of behaviour over a Twitter tirade at two journalists...

Sri Lanka’s Welegedara out of Champions Trophy 23 May 2013 - 01:25 am

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowler Chanaka Welegedara has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy starting in England and Wales next month...

Murray withdraws from French Open 23 May 2013 - 01:24 am

LONDON: Andy Murray (pictured) will miss the French Open with the back injury that flared up at the Rome Masters, the world number...

Tomic will play at Roland Garros, says Woodbridge 23 May 2013 - 01:23 am

MELBOURNE: Bernard Tomic will play at next week’s French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the...

Garcia wants Woods talks to diffuse racist row 23 May 2013 - 01:23 am

WENTWORTH, United Kingdom: A contrite Sergio Garcia said yesterday he wants a meeting with Tiger Woods to apologise directly for the racist row...

McIlroy not affected by off course speculation 23 May 2013 - 01:22 am

WENTWORTH, United Kingdom: World number two Rory McIlroy insists the speculation about his off course future will not harm his chances of winning...

Els predicts battle over anchoring ban 23 May 2013 - 01:22 am

WENTWORTH, United Kingdom: Ernie Els has predicted a legal battle over the ban on anchoring putters set to come into force in 2016...

Spurs hold off Grizzlies to take 2-0 lead in play-offs 23 May 2013 - 01:21 am

SAN ANTONIO, Texas: The San Antonio Spurs held off the late-charging Memphis Grizzlies to triumph 93-89 in extra time yesterday and stretch their...

Bruins take commanding lead 23 May 2013 - 01:19 am

San Jose Sharks’ centre Logan Couture (39) celebrates tipping in a shot past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) for a 2nd...

Trout hits for the cycle as Angels thump Mariners 23 May 2013 - 01:19 am

ANAHEIM: Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements. Trout hit for the cycle and...

Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft 23 May 2013 - 01:18 am

New York: The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years yesterday....

Barshim bags gold for Qatar 22 May 2013 - 12:47 am

Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim competes in the men’s high jump event on day one of the 18th Arab Athletics Championships at Suheim Bin...

Eljaish, Gharafa crash out of AFC Champions League 22 May 2013 - 12:44 am

Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab player Sebastian Tagliabue (left) scores against Qatari Al Gharafa goalkeeper Qasem Burhan during their AFC Champions League match at...

Chennai reach fourth consecutive IPL final 22 May 2013 - 12:42 am

Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina of Chennai Super Kings in action during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians at the Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium...

Anchoring putters banned from 2016 22 May 2013 - 12:41 am

WENTWORTH, United Kingdom: Golf’s ruling bodies yesterday announced that anchoring putters will be banned from the start of 2016. The anchored putting stroke...

Sport Excellence Day at Katara 22 May 2013 - 12:33 am