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Xavi fundamental to Barcelona: Enrique
27 Nov 2014 4:09 AM ISTBarcelona’s Xavi has gone from a being a bit part figure to once again leading the midfield and coach Luis Enrique believes he is now fundamental to...
Federer to play Hewitt in ‘faster’ new format
27 Nov 2014 4:04 AM ISTIn a world first, the 17-time Grand Slam champion will play his long-time Australian rival in a Sydney exhibition to showcase the new concept...
Can Kiwis defy odds in Sharjah?
26 Nov 2014 6:10 AM ISTNew Zealand hope their seam and spin bowlers will once again prove a challenge for Pakistan’s strong batting line-up in a bid to level the three-Test...
Revenge-seeking England take on Lanka
26 Nov 2014 6:09 AM ISTCook’s status as captain came under heavy pressure after the 1-0 Test defeat, and tempers frayed in the ODIs when off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake...
More Messi history up for grabs as Barca visit APOEL
26 Nov 2014 5:24 AM ISTMessi’s double in the Catalans’ 2-0 win at Ajax three weeks ago took him level with Real Madrid legend Raul’s record tally of 71 goals in the...
Wenger rues lack of efficiency
24 Nov 2014 6:11 AM ISTA subdued and sombre Arsene Wenger was left to rue Arsenal’s lack of efficiency after his team lost 2-1 at home to Manchester United on Saturday in a...
Coach backs De Gea to keep improving
24 Nov 2014 6:10 AM ISTLouis van Gaal (in pic) is adamant David de Gea can still get better despite witnessing the Manchester United goalkeeper produce a superb performance...
Man Utd sink Arsenal to make top-four return
24 Nov 2014 6:10 AM ISTRooney’s strike added to a comedy own-goal by Kieran Gibbs that saw the left-back deflect Antonio Valencia’s cross into his own net after a mix-up...
Tears of joy for Federer as Swiss win Davis Cup
24 Nov 2014 6:00 AM ISTRoger Federer gave Switzerland and himself a first Davis Cup title on Sunday in Lille, pounding Richard Gasquet of France in straight sets to ensure...
Anamul, Tamim set up easy win for B’desh
24 Nov 2014 5:58 AM ISTOpening batsmen Anamul Haque and Tamim Iqbal each struck a half-century to set up an easy 68-run win for Bangladesh in the second one-day...
Aus edge SA in final ODI to go atop ICC rankings
24 Nov 2014 5:58 AM ISTThe Australians were cruising towards a rain-reduced victory target of 275 in Sydney but then lost four wickets for three runs to give the Proteas a...
F1: Rosberg in pole for F1 title decider
24 Nov 2014 4:15 AM ISTNico Rosberg survived intense pressure and several nervous errors on Saturday to claim what may be a vital pole position for the title-deciding Abu...


