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McIlroy makes nightmare start, Lowry takes clubhouse Open lead

Home favourite Rory McIlroy suffered a nightmare start, including an opening-hole quadruple bogey, while Ireland’s Shane Lowry took the clubhouse lead.

8 hours ago

Mahrez, Mane renew rivalry at Africa Cup of Nations final

Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane will renew their Premier League rivalry for a second time in Egypt, with Africa Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor of Friday’s final between Algeria and Senegal.

9 hours ago

World Cup win will galvanise England Test team at Ashes, avers Curran

Sam Curran believes England’s historic World Cup triumph will inspire the Ashes team as attention turns towards their attempt to regain the urn.

9 hours ago

India team selection for WI tour postponed due to new CoA diktat

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Thursday decided to change the age-old rule of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary convening the selection committee meeting of the Indian team by handing the responsibility

9 hours ago

Ighalo shines as Nigeria pip Tunisia to finish third at CAN

Odion Ighalo boosted his chances of winning the Golden Boot at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after he netted Nigeria’s winner to ensure his side third place in the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Tunisia.

9 hours ago

Nketiah gives youthful Arsenal friendly win over Bayern

Young striker Edward Nketiah scored the winner just two minutes from time as a youthful Arsenal side beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in California on Wednesday.

9 hours ago

Oman Sail reduce gap with 1-2 finish at Tour Voile

Oman Sail teams stormed to a 1-2 finish in the Tour Voile on Wednesday, taking the top two stadium racing places in their best combined performance to date.

9 hours ago

UAE Falcons claim 4 medals on day one of Jiu-Jitsu Asian C’ship

UAE hero Faisal Al Ketbi won the gold medal in the open Men’s under 85kg competition while his UAE Falcons team-mates claimed three bronze medals as the national team got their campaign off to a great start at the fourth Jiu-Jitsu Asian

9 hours ago

UAE’s Suri set to make Global T20 debut

Cricketer Chirag Suri has been drafted from more than 1,000 players from 42 nations to participate in this year’s edition of Global T20 Canada. The 24-year-old has confirmed his spot in the Toronto Nationals,

9 hours ago

City’s Sterling sinks W.Ham as Pogba shines in Utd win

England international Sterling scored a brace in the second half as West Ham’s defence went AWOL in Nanjing.

17 Jul 2019

Atletico sign England, Spurs’ Trippier; Guardiola raps Sane

Madrid: England right-back Kieran Trippier has joined Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. Atletico said on their website they had signed a “fantastic and experienced player from the Champions League runner up” and added Trippier had agreed a three-year deal. Spanish and British media said Atletico

17 Jul 2019

World Cup hero Roy gets first Test call-up as Wood sidelined

London: Opening batsman Jason Roy -- not even a regular top-order batsman for Surrey in red-ball cricket -- has been named in England’s Test squad for the first time for the one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord’s next Wednesday. While Roy, who accumulated 443 runs in England’s triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign, has been

17 Jul 2019

Football

Mahrez, Mane renew rivalry at Africa Cup of Nations final

Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane will renew their Premier League rivalry for a second time in Egypt, with Africa Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the vi...

9 hours ago

Juventus make De Ligt world’s most expensive defender with $84.2m deal

Dutch central defender Matthijs de Ligt, one of the most coveted young players in world football, signed on Thursday for Juventus from Ajax for a fee ...

9 hours ago

Ighalo shines as Nigeria pip Tunisia to finish third at CAN

Odion Ighalo boosted his chances of winning the Golden Boot at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after he netted Nigeria’s winner to ensure his s...

9 hours ago

Nketiah gives youthful Arsenal friendly win over Bayern

Young striker Edward Nketiah scored the winner just two minutes from time as a youthful Arsenal side beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in a pre-season friendly i...

9 hours ago

UAE down England in Neom Cup opener; S.Arabia win

The UAE demonstrated a strong performance to defeat England 4-1 on the opening day the Neom Beach Soccer Cup on Wednesday. The Neom Beach Soccer Cup k...

9 hours ago

City’s Sterling sinks W.Ham as Pogba shines in Utd win

England international Sterling scored a brace in the second half as West Ham’s defence went AWOL in Nanjing.

17 Jul 2019

Atletico sign England, Spurs’ Trippier; Guardiola raps Sane

Madrid: England right-back Kieran Trippier has joined Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. Atletico said on the...

17 Jul 2019

Senegal star Mane out to press Ballon d’Or case

Cairo: After a Champions League title with Liverpool, Sadio Mane is out to conquer a second continent in as many months as Senegal attempt to capture ...

17 Jul 2019

Tennis

Djokovic downs Federer to claim fifth Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer’s bid to become the oldest ...

14 Jul 2019

Serena has lost ‘intimidation’ factor, says Halep

Simona Halep believes that Serena Williams has lost the intimidation factor that once condemned rivals to defeat even before they set foot on court.

14 Jul 2019

Halep thwarts Serena history bid with Wimbledon final triumph

Simona Halep torpedoed Serena Williams's latest bid to capture a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on Saturday when she stormed to a sensational victor...

13 Jul 2019

‘Stars align’ as Federer seeks to break Djokovic spell in Wimbledon final

The 37-year-old Swiss can clinch a record-extending 21st major if he manages to break free of the world number one's stranglehold.

13 Jul 2019

Federer downs Nadal to set up Djokovic duel for Wimbledon title ​ ​

The 37-year-old eight-time champion — the third oldest Grand Slam finalist in the modern era – will be appearing in his 31st final at the majors.

12 Jul 2019

Halep hurdle looms as ‘calm’ Serena courts chances with number 24

As Serena Williams marched into her 11th Wimbledon singles final on Thursday, her place among the legends of tennis is assured but the 37-year-old Ame...

12 Jul 2019

Halep beats Svitolina 6-1, 6-3, reaches first Wimbledon final

It seemed as if Simona Halep might be in for a long afternoon when her Wimbledon semifinal against Elina Svitolina on Thursday began with a pair games...

11 Jul 2019

Federer, Nadal braced for Wimbledon epic

Nadal emerged triumphant that day, winning in five sets in a four-hour 48-minute epic of fluctuating fortunes that stretched out over seven hours beca...

11 Jul 2019

Cricket

World Cup win will galvanise England Test team at Ashes, avers Curran

Sam Curran believes England’s historic World Cup triumph will inspire the Ashes team as attention turns towards their attempt to regain the urn.

9 hours ago

India team selection for WI tour postponed due to new CoA diktat

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Thursday decided to change the age-old rule of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary con...

9 hours ago

UAE’s Suri set to make Global T20 debut

Cricketer Chirag Suri has been drafted from more than 1,000 players from 42 nations to participate in this year’s edition of Global T20 Canada. The 24...

9 hours ago

World Cup hero Roy gets first Test call-up as Wood sidelined

London: Opening batsman Jason Roy -- not even a regular top-order batsman for Surrey in red-ball cricket -- has been named in England’s Test squad for...

17 Jul 2019

Stokes plays down redemption talk after World Cup heroics

Ben Stokes admitted memories of the off-field incident that threatened his career triggered his tears after England’s historic World Cup triumph. Stok...

17 Jul 2019

BCCI officials question CoA urgency in naming India coach

New Delhi: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) decided to invite applications for the coach and support staff of the Indian ...

17 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq steps down as PCB’s chief selector

The Pakistan Cricket Board may not have renewed Inzamam's contract, anyway, after Pakistan failed to advance to the semifinals at the Cricket World Cu...

17 Jul 2019

British PM May hosts victorious England Cricket team

England ended their 44-year wait for a first 50-overs world title by beating New Zealand in a nailbiting final Super Over on Sunday.

16 Jul 2019

Motorsport

Britain’s Yates claims 12th stage as Alaphilippe retains overall lead

Britain’s Simon Yates won stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday, beating two other survivors of a mass breakaway in the Pyrenees. Defending champ...

8 hours ago

Oman Sail reduce gap with 1-2 finish at Tour Voile

Oman Sail teams stormed to a 1-2 finish in the Tour Voile on Wednesday, taking the top two stadium racing places in their best combined performance to...

9 hours ago

Team Abu Dhabi look to make winning start

Abu Dhabi: Team Abu Dhabi will go all out for a winning start to the 2019 UIM XCAT World Championship in Stresa, Italy this weekend after securing the...

17 Jul 2019

It was planning not luck, for Lewis Hamilton

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton has defended his victory in the British Grand Prix, saying the triumph was down to strategy rather than a favourabl...

15 Jul 2019

Team AD clinch World Endurance Championship crown in Poland

Team Abu Dhabi wrapped up their first major powerboat racing title of the season on Sunday as Shaun Torrente, Rashed Al Qemzi, Rashed Al Tayer and Ita...

14 Jul 2019

Hamilton claims record sixth British Grand Prix to extend lead

Lewis Hamilton made the most of a favourable safety car intervention on Sunday to claim a record sixth British Grand Prix victory at a packed Silverst...

14 Jul 2019

Team AD boost World Endurance C’ship title hopes with Poland win

Team Abu Dhabi took a big step towards their first world powerboat racing title of the season on Saturday by dominating the opening leg of the Necko E...

13 Jul 2019

Torrente wants Team AD to emulate Rouen feat

Shaun Torrente says patience will be a key factor as Team Abu Dhabi aim to secure the first of four world powerboat racing titles this season in Polan...

12 Jul 2019