Krul the hero for Dutch in penalties win over Costa Rica

The Netherlands advanced to a World Cup semi-final with Argentina by beating Costa Rica 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday with substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul saving two of the penalties after the... Read more »

Higuain powers Argentina into the semis

Forward scores his first goal of the 2014 World Cup to take the two-time winners in the semi-finals of Brazil 2014. Gonzalo Higuain’s superb early strike secured a nervy 1-0 win for Argentina against... Read more »

Boxing-Khan bailed after suspected assault

World welterweight title contender Amir Khan has been released on bail after the British boxer was arrested on suspicion of two assaults in the early hours of Friday morning, according to media... Read more »

Germany reach World Cup semi-finals

Hummels’ 12th-minute header gives Germany a 1-0 win over France to move into the last-four at Brazil 2014. An early Mats Hummels header proved enough for Germany to beat France 1-0 in a tense,... Read more »

Messi inspires Argentina victory

A moment of inspiration from Lionel Messi seals Argentina’s 2-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana. Lionel Messi scored a stunning second-half goal to push Argentina to a 2-1 victory over World Cup... Read more »

Football: Joy for Brazil as World Cup opens

SAO PAULO: Brazil launched the World Cup with an emotion-fuelled 3-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday as an opening day which began with violent clashes gave way to an outpouring of joyful... Read more »

Atletico Madrid chasing Arsenal’s Cazorla

Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid are chasingArsenal midfield maestro Santi Cazorla. The Spanish midfielder saw his playing time lost at times this season in North London to the addition of Mesut Ozil and also due... Read more »

Rumour has it: Rawalpindi Express set to tie the knot?

KARACHI: Rumours began circling on Saturday of Pakistan’s former speedster and Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar having decided to tie the knot. Television reports said earlier today that Akhtar had decided to marry... Read more »

Spurs handle the Heat to take Game 1

San Antonio take early lead in NBA Finals with a 110-95 win over the Miami Heat despite an AC failure at the venue. San Antonio beat the Miami Heat 110-95 in Game 1... Read more »

Doctor claims responsibility for Ronaldo’s WC threatening injury!

A Ghanaian witch doctor has reportedly claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo’s knee injury that is threatening the striker’s participation at the World Cup with his national team, Portugal. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who is... Read more »

Platini weighs in on corruption claims

FIFA’s Michel Platini rejects newspaper allegations and insists his meeting with Mohamed Bin Hammam was innocent. FIFA vice president Michel Platini has criticised a British newspaper for linking him to corruption claims about... Read more »

Germany drub South Africa in World Cup opener

THE HAGUE: Olympic champions Germany kick-started their campaign to reclaim the hockey World Cup title with a 4-0 drubbing of South Africa at the Kyocera Stadium on Sunday. Germany, beaten by Australia... Read more »

Clay kings gaining momentum in Paris

Spaniards Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer ease into the third round at Roland Garros after straight sets victories. Rafa Nadal passed his French Open second-round test with flying colours, showing flashes of his intimidating... Read more »

Netherlands suffer World Cup blow

Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart will miss out on Brazil 2014 with a calf injury sustained during training. Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has been ruled out of the World Cup... Read more »

Knee surgery puts Suarez’s WC in doubt

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to undergo surgery that could take 15-20 days to recover from in time for Brazil 2014. Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is to have surgery on his knee on... Read more »

Barcelona name Luis Enrique as new coach

The former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder signs a two-year deal to replace Tata Martino at the Nou Camp. Former midfielder Luis Enrique has signed a two-year deal to coach Barcelona, the La... Read more »

IPL-style kabaddi league launched

World Kabaddi League boasts prize-money worth $165,800 and will take place across four continents from June. Organisers of a new kabaddi league have taken a hands-on approach at dragging the quaint, indigenous... Read more »

Brazilian police in World Cup strike threat

Officers hold protest rally outside Rio de Janeiro concert hall, demanding better pay and working conditions. Brazil’s federal police have threatened to stage a nationwide strike during the month-long World Cup if... Read more »

Durant wins NBA Most Valuable Player

The Oklahoma City Thunder forward wins the award for the first time after averaging 32 points per game this season. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder is named as the National Basketball... Read more »

Waqar Younis appointed new Pakistan head coach

LAHORE: Former captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis has been named as the new head coach by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the board announced on Tuesday. The appointment of Younis, who... Read more »

British tennis player loses battle

LONDON: Former British number one Elena Baltacha has died of liver cancer at the age of 30, it was announced on Sunday. Born in Ukraine and brought up in Scotland, Baltacha revealed... Read more »

Pep Guardiola reveals Bayern Munich tensions

His appointment at Bayern Munich was regarded as a something of coup, but less than a year after his arrival in Bavaria the first cracks have appeared in the relationship between Pep... Read more »

Senna more than just an F1 driver to Brazilians

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s adoration of Ayrton Senna transcends sports. It’s something only someone like Pele can relate to in the country of football. When hundreds of thousands of people lined up for... Read more »

Giggs gets United reign off to winning start

Ryan Giggs saw his first match as interim Manchester United manager end in a 4-0 thrashing of Premier League strugglers Norwich City at Old Trafford on Saturday. Wayne Rooney and substitute Juan... Read more »