‘Best work in the world’: Serena reflects on 20 years at the top
PALM BEACH: Serena Williams said tennis had "come a really long way" as she moved to within a victory of a 10th US Open...
Federer disappointed as US Open run comes to abrupt halt
NEW YORK: Roger Federer struggled to hide his disappointment after his bid for a first US Open title since 2008 ended abruptly Tuesday with...
Dimitrov finds epic win after season of struggles
NEW YORK: Grigor Dimitrov had struggled through most of the past two seasons and battled with a shoulder injury early this season, but the...
North Korea’s Han completes Juventus loan
PYONGYANG: North Korea international striker Han Kwang Song has completed his loan move to Italian champions Juventus from league rivals Cagliari, both teams have...
England pick Marchant for Italy match despite World Cup omission
ROME: England have selected from outside their World Cup squad for Friday's final warm-up match against Italy by naming Joe Marchant at outside centre...
Euros resume with a reshuffled all-star cast
PARIS: Euro 2020 qualifying resumes on Thursday with several of the biggest teams such as world champions France sporting a changed look for the...
Smith back as Australia bat against England in fourth Ashes Test
LONDON: Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and opted to bat against England in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday,...
Misbah gets dual role of head coach, chief selector of men’s cricket team
-- Former pacer Waqar Younis to coach team's bowling department
-- Batting coach position remains vacant
LAHORE: In a first development of its type, the Pakistan...
PCB announces six cricket association sides for domestic cricket season 2019-20
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday six cricket association sides for the upcoming domestic cricket season 2019-20, an official press release stated.
According...
India’s Kohli calls Bumrah the most complete bowler around
DELHI: India captain Virat Kohli has declared Jasprit Bumrah as “the most complete bowler in world cricket” after the quick’s stellar performance in their...
Sanchez has no regrets about joining Man United
MANCHESTER: Inter Milan forward Alexis Sanchez has no regrets about joining Manchester United despite a disappointing spell at the Premier League club where he...
Barcelona’s Rafinha joins Celta on loan
VIGO: Barcelona forward Rafinha has joined Celta Vigo on loan until the end of the season, the clubs announced on Monday.
Rafinha spent a year...
Neymar and PSG left to pick up pieces as transfer saga ends
LE PARC DES PRINCES: Neymar's decision to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was motivated by a desire to establish himself as the best player in...
Khawaja dropped as Smith returns for fourth Ashes Test
LONDON: Australia on Tuesday dropped struggling batsman Usman Khawaja for the fourth Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford, making way for Steve Smith's...
Nadal reigns in clash of former US Open champs as Zverev exits
NEW YORK: Rafael Nadal ramped up his quest for a fourth US Open title Monday with an impressive win over 2014 champion Marin Cilic...
Transfer window ends with star loans rather than huge deals
SEVILLE: The transfer window shut gently across much of Europe with a flurry of loan deals instead of the anticipated bang of a mega-move.
Several...
Herrera in the dock as Spain match-fixing trial opens
MADRID: Spain's first major match-fixing trial began Tuesday with former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera among 42 defendants charged over a 'suspect' 2011 match...
