Amir Khan knocks Lo Greco out in 39 seconds on British returnBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018LIVERPOOL: Amir Khan’s first bout in a British ring for five years saw him knock out Canada’s Phil Lo Greco in a mere 39 seconds on Saturday night. The 31-year-old British boxer had not fought anywhere for two years since being beaten by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in Las Vegas in May 2016. And the 2004 Olympic silver medallist wasted little time in sending Lo Greco tumbling with a quick one-two punch … [Read more...] about Amir Khan knocks Lo Greco out in 39 seconds on British return
Kipchoge and Cheruiyot win London Marathon titles, Farah sets British recordBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018LONDON: Eliud Kipchoge won the London Marathon for the third time on Sunday, with Mo Farah breaking the British record as he finished third, while there was a surprise victory for Vivian Cheruiyot in the women’s race. Kipchoge, who skipped last year’s race to attempt a sub-two-hour marathon in Italy, could not break Dennis Kimmetto’s world record as high temperatures made running conditions … [Read more...] about Kipchoge and Cheruiyot win London Marathon titles, Farah sets British record
India’s Gangjee ends long title drought in JapanBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018OSAKA: India’s Rahil Gangjee ended a 14-year title drought when he sank a decisive birdie on the final hole for a one-shot victory at the Panasonic Open in Osaka on Sunday. Having endured years of frustrations, the 39-year-old hit his bunker shot to within 10 feet of the pin before holing it to complete a final round of three-under-par 68 and end his winless streak. Gangjee aggregated 14-under-par … [Read more...] about India’s Gangjee ends long title drought in Japan
Salah form must strike fear in former club RomaBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018LONDON: Roma know the threat posed by Mohamed Salah more than most having sold the free-scoring Egyptian to Liverpool for an initial £37 million just 10 months ago. But that may not help the Italians much as they become the latest side to face the gauntlet of Anfield on a European night in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final, first leg as Salah has blossomed into a goalscoring machine very few … [Read more...] about Salah form must strike fear in former club Roma
Bounasser wins Vienna marathon as Kimetto drops outBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018VIENNA: Morocco’s Salaheddine Bounasser was the surprise winner of the Vienna marathon on Sunday while world record holder Dennis Kimetto’s injury frustration continued as he failed to finish. Bounasser, who won in two hours, nine minutes and 29 seconds, and Kenya’s Ishmael Bushendich broke away from the rest of the pack as they passed the Ernest Happel stadium. They raced side by side for around … [Read more...] about Bounasser wins Vienna marathon as Kimetto drops out
Wenger’s Arsenal swansong starts with win over West HamBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018LONDON: Arsenal scored three goals in the final eight minutes as manager Arsene Wenger marked his penultimate home Premier League match in charge with a crushing 4-1 win over West Ham United in a London derby at the Emirates on Sunday. Defender Nacho Monreal put Arsenal ahead six minutes into the second half when he fired low past Joe Hart at a corner to bring the match to life after a dull first … [Read more...] about Wenger’s Arsenal swansong starts with win over West Ham
Kvitova outplays Kerber to send Czech Republic into Fed Cup finalBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018STUTTGART: Petra Kvitova put Czech Republic into the Fed Cup final with a convincing victory over Angelique Kerber of Germany which eventually gave the 10-time champions a 4-1 semi-final victory in Stuttgart on Sunday. Kvitova, twice Wimbledon champion, struck 24 winners in a 6-2 6-2 victory over Kerber as the Czechs booked their place in the final for the sixth time in eight years. “I knew I had … [Read more...] about Kvitova outplays Kerber to send Czech Republic into Fed Cup final
Rafa Nadal eases past Kei Nishikori to claim 11th Monte Carlo titleBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018MONTE CARLO: Rafa Nadal clinched a record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title as he geared up for his French Open campaign with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the final on Sunday. Top seed Nadal, who is also targeting an 11th Roland Garros trophy this year, extended his run of consecutive sets won on clay to 36 after recording the win in an hour and 33 minutes. The Spaniard’s record … [Read more...] about Rafa Nadal eases past Kei Nishikori to claim 11th Monte Carlo title
Cycling: Jungels rides solo to Liege-Bastogne-Liege winBy: Agencies on April 23, 2018ANS: Luxembourg’s Bob Jungels upset the pre-race favourites to ride solo to victory in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege ‘Monument’ classic on Sunday. The Quick Step-Floors rider sped away from the main group towards the end and never looked back as the main contenders played mind games behind. Canadian Michal Woods took second place ahead of France’s Romain Bardet. Dutchwoman Anna van der Breggen … [Read more...] about Cycling: Jungels rides solo to Liege-Bastogne-Liege win
Amir Khan finishes Phil Lo Greco in 40 secondsBy: Web Desk on April 22, 2018OTTAWA: Former world champion Amir 'King' Khan on Sunday knocked Canadian boxer Phil Lo Greco out in 40 seconds of the first round. The British-Pakistani boxer dominated Canadian counterpart right from the word go as Phil Lo Greco had no answer to Amir's vicious strikes. Amir rocked Greco within 20 seconds of round one. The Canadian, however, managed to survive the initial wave, but just as … [Read more...] about Amir Khan finishes Phil Lo Greco in 40 seconds
