Netherlands outplay Australia to set up final against BelgiumBHUBANESWAR: The Netherlands shattered Australia’s dreams of completing a hat-trick of hockey World Cup when the world No.4 knocked out the two-time defending champions in the semi-final on Saturday....
Kohli leads India’s fight back in PerthPERTH: Captain Virat Kohli determinedly led India’s fightback on an engrossing day two on Saturday, blunting Australia’s bowling attack to leave the second Test hanging in the balance. In reply to Aus...
‘I am not another Imran Khan,’ Mashrafe Mortaza says ahead of Bangladesh pollsDHAKA: He may be Bangladesh’s biggest cricket star, but Mashrafe Mortaza insists he is not another Imran Khan, Pakistan’s cricketing superhero-turned-prime minister. Contesting a seat in the national...
Dejected Pakistan opener Imran laments state of Pakistan cricketLAHORE: Pakistan opener Imran Farhat is a dejected man these days. He has not been considered for selection for quite sometime now, despite giving continuous commendable performance in domestic circui...
Sri Lanka down India to clinch Emerging Teams Asia CupCOLOMBO: Sri Lanka defeated India by three runs in the final of the emerging teams Asia Cup in Colombo, in a nail-biting encounter that was decided on the last ball of the match on Saurday. Chasing a...
Giles replaces Strauss as England’s new director of cricketLONDON: Former England spinner Ashley Giles has replaced Andrew Strauss as the new Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Friday. Giles, who is Sp...
Australia likely to play four-day Test against AfghanistanSYDNEY: Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts has given his backing to the four-day Tests, saying it is something the board will consider. “There’s a bit to be said for it,” Roberts told SEN...
Southee picks five as Sri Lanka reach 275-9 in first TestWELLINGTON: Tim Southee’s prophecy before the start of the first Test against Sri Lanka came true on the opening day of the match as he took his eighth five-wicket haul at the Basin Reserve on Saturda...
Kashima beat Guadalajara 3-2 to reach Club World Cup semisAL AIN: Japan’s Kashima Antlers recovered from a goal down to beat Mexico’s Chivas Guadalajara 3-2 in their Club World Cup quarter-final in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday. Substitute Hiroki Abe...
Manchester City back on top as Jesus double sinks EvertonMANCHESTER: Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City beat Everton 3-1 at The Etihad Stadium on Saturday to pile the pressure on Premier League title rivals Liverpool, who host Manchester United o...
Salah named BBC African Footballer of the YearLONDON: Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah has capped a sparkling 2018 for club and country by winning the prestigious BBC African Footballer of the Year Award for the second time in a row. “It...
Crystal Palace get crucial 1-0 win over Leicester CityLONDON: Crystal Palace moved five points clear of the bottom three in the Premier League when Luka Milivojevic scored to give the south London club a 1-0 win over Leicester City on Saturday. Roy Hodgs...
Scott Jamieson edges ahead at Alfred Dunhill ChampionshipMALELANE: Britain’s Scott Jamieson came through a turbulent back nine that included an eagle and a double bogey to card a 68 for a one-shot lead after the third round of the European Tour’s Alfred Dun...
Boca coach Schelotto leaves after Libertadores final lossBUENOS AIRES: Boca Juniors have parted company with manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto less than a week after their defeat in the Copa Libertadores final by arch-rivals River Plate. Boca lost 3-1 afte...
Reus pays players, avoids expulsion from Spanish leagueBARCELONA: Troubled Spanish second division side Reus has reached a deal to make outstanding payments to their players, meaning they will avoid automatic expulsion from the league, the club said on Sa...
Da Costa wins Formula E season-opener in Saudi ArabiaRIYADH: Portuguese Antonio Felix da Costa held off a late charge from defending world champion Jean-Eric Vergne to win the opening race of the Formula E season in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. DS Techeeta...
Salt Lake City selected for 2030 Winter Olympics bidNEW YORK: Salt Lake City has been selected by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for a potential bid to host the Winter Olympics in 2030. The USOC board of directors has expressed interest in...