Spinners star as Sri Lanka down South Africa in one-off T20ICOLOMBO: Spinner Lakshan Sandakan starred in Sri Lanka’s hard fought three-wicket win over South Africa on Tuesday in the only Twenty20 international after bowling out the visitors for their lowest to...
England’s Stokes cleared after trial over street brawlLONDON: England cricketer Ben Stokes was cleared of affray on Tuesday over a fight outside a nightclub last year which prosecutors said had left two men unconscious. The England Cricket Board said Sto...
Darren Berry says no to Pakistan fielding coach roleLAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will have to start their hunt for a fielding coach afresh after Darren Berry withdrew his interest in the role due to personal and professional reasons. Berry,...
PCB to set up eight-day camp for Asia CupLAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to set up an eight-day training camp for the upcoming Asia Cup starting from September 3. According to the proposed schedule, the players will unde...
Australia’s Smith, Warner set to make Sydney club return in SeptemberSYDNEY: Banned Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner are expected to return to Sydney first-grade cricket for their respective clubs’ opening fixtures on Sept. 22. Smith plays for Sutherland...
Kapil declines Imran’s oath-taking invite, says Indian mediaNEW DELHI: Former India captain Kapil Dev won’t be attending the oath-taking ceremony of Pakistan’s prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan, local media reported on Tuesday. Dev has declined the invitati...
Ramesh appointed Indian women’s team coach till World T20NEW DELHI: Ramesh Powar was named as the new head coach for the Indian Women’s Team on Tuesday. BCCI issued a press release to confirm Powar’s appointment till the Women’s World T20 which is scheduled...
Former champs Wawrinka, Kuznetsova get US Open wildcardsNEW YORK CITY: Former US Open champions Stan Wawrinka and Svetlana Kuznetsova received wildcards into the event on Tuesday along with two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka, tournament orga...
Australia enlists soldiers in drive for gold at Olympics 2020SYDNEY: Soldiers have been enlisted to help Australian athletes perform better under pressure in the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as part of a drive to win more medals. It follows their smallest...
Banned Smith retakes top spot in ICC RankingsDUBAI: Banned Australian batsman Steve Smith reclaimed top spot in the ICC Test batting rankings from India’s Virat Kohli on Monday, despite not having played since March. The 29-year-old was suspende...
Serena dominates in return at Cincinnati MastersCINCINNATI: Former world number one Serena Williams looked sharp in her return to the hardcourts after a week-long break, soundly defeating Daria Gavrilova 6-1 6-2 on Monday to advance to the second r...
La Liga announces landmark free-to-air deal with FacebookBARCELONA: Spain’s top flight soccer division La Liga announced on Tuesday a landmark deal with Facebook which will allow viewers in the Indian sub-continent to watch every game over the next three se...
Wilimovsky claims third Pan Pacific medal with 10km goldTOKYO: American Jordan Wilimovsky secured his third medal of the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Tuesday, with victory in the men’s 10 kilometres open water event. The 24-year-old open wate...
Simeone believes emotion could decide clash with Real MadridTALLINN: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says emotion rather than technical ability could decide the fate of the UEFA Super Cup derby against Real Madrid on Wednesday (today) in Tallinn. Simeone i...
Nigeria and Ghana could face bans over interference: FIFABERLIN: Nigeria and Ghana could face international football bans this month over political interference with their football associations, world soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Tuesday in a final...
Liverpool refers Salah to police over alleged phone use while drivingLONDON: Liverpool has referred forward Mohamed Salah to the Merseyside Police over a video which appears to show the Egyptian using his mobile phone while driving. No specific details have been releas...
Fernando Alonso to retire from Formula One at end of seasonLONDON: Double world champion Fernando Alonso will retire from Formula One at the end of the season, his team McLaren said in a statement on Tuesday. The 37-year-old Spaniard is competing in his 17th...
Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy fluIBIZA: Former Brazil and Real Madrid striker Ronaldo Nazario was discharged from an Ibiza hospital on Tuesday after suffering “heavy flu” while on holiday. The 41-year-old was admitted on Friday after...
Ex-WWE star Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart dies at 63TALLAHASSEE: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, an ex-WWE star has died on Monday. He was 63. Neidhart fell at his home in Wesley Chapel, Florida and struck his head and “succumbed to his injury”, said the Pas...
Issues delay Tottenham’s move to new stadiumLONDON: Tottenham Hotspur have delayed the opening of their new stadium for at least a few weeks because of “issues with the critical safety systems”. The Premier League club, which finished third in...
Manchester City’s Silva retires from Spain dutyMADRID: Spanish midfielder David Silva has joined compatriots Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique in retiring from international football. The 32-year-old Manchester City playmaker won the World Cup in 20...
AC Milan signs Chelsea midfielder Bakayoko on loanMILAN: AC Milan has signed midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea on loan with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season, the two clubs said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old player h...