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Pietersen set to end England exile 30 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

MUMBAI: Kevin Pietersen’s England exile following a controversial text-message row will end today when he plays against India A in a three-day match....

Wade gets nod over Haddin for South Africa Test 30 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

Sydney: Matthew Wade was named yesterday as Australia’s wicketkeeper for the opening clash against South Africa in Brisbane next week, suggesting Brad Haddin’s...

Kiwis keen to improve Pallekele T20 record 30 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: New Zealand will be determined to erase bitter memories of the Pallekele ground when they clash with Sri Lanka in...

Pakistan insists T20 league plans are on course 30 Oct 2012 - 03:45 am

KARACHI, Pakistan: Pakistan cricket authorities insisted yesterday that preparations were well on course for a Twenty20 league with international stars in March next...

Controversial victory for Man United 29 Oct 2012 - 04:25 am

Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez celebrates his goal against Chelsea during their English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in London, yesterday. LONDON: Javier...

Del Potro stuns Federer in Basel 29 Oct 2012 - 04:23 am

Argentine Juan Martin del Potro holds up his trophy after winning his final match against Switzerland’s Roger Federer (left) at the Swiss Indoors...

Serena eases to WTA Championships title 29 Oct 2012 - 04:22 am

ISTANBUL: Serena Williams completed her sensational 2012 comeback by easing to a 6-4, 6-3 win over Maria Sharapova for a third WTA Championships...

Lorenzo clinches MotoGP title after Pedrosa crashes 29 Oct 2012 - 04:17 am

PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia: Jorge Lorenzo sealed his second world MotoGP crown after his challenger crashed out, while Casey Stoner claimed his sixth straight...

Vettel wins Indian GP, stretches points lead 29 Oct 2012 - 04:16 am

GREATER NOIDA, India: Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel won the Indian Grand Prix yesterday and stretched his Formula One championship lead over Ferrari’s Fernando...

No plans to retire yet: Ecclestone 29 Oct 2012 - 04:16 am

NEW DELHI: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone yesterday brushed aside speculation that he was retiring any time soon, saying he enjoyed being part...

In-form QMMF rider West finishes second in Australian Moto2 race 29 Oct 2012 - 04:16 am

Philip Island, Australia: QMMF Racing Team rider Anthony West proved his skills in sunny and dry conditions to take second place at his...

QMMF Racing Team eyeing third podium, confirms Indonesian rider for 2013 29 Oct 2012 - 04:15 am

BY RIZWAN REHMAT DOHA: In-form QMMF Racing Team is eyeing a hat-trick of podium finishes at the season’s final race in Valencia next...

Hanson produces Shanghai surprise 29 Oct 2012 - 04:14 am

SHANGHAI: Sweden’s Peter Hanson capitalised on the early errors of playing partner Rory McIlroy to hold on for a one-shot victory over the...

Watney wins CIMB Classic in Malaysia 29 Oct 2012 - 04:14 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Nick Watney shot an electrifying 61 to win Malaysia’s $6.1m CIMB Classic and hold off charges by Tiger Woods and defending...

Pettersen reigns supreme 29 Oct 2012 - 04:13 am

TAOYUAN, Taiwan: Norway’s Suzann Pettersen lifted her second trophy in as many weeks yesterday after a three-shot victory at the Sunrise LPGA Taiwan...

India hungry for England revenge 29 Oct 2012 - 04:13 am

NEW DELHI: England jet into Mumbai today under new captain Alastair Cook, striving to win their first Test series in India in 27...

Giants silence Tigers to lead World Series 29 Oct 2012 - 04:13 am

DETROIT: The San Francisco Giants rode another virtuoso pitching performance to blank the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Saturday and move within one victory...

South Africa begin Australia tour 29 Oct 2012 - 04:12 am

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa fly to Australia aiming to consolidate the position of No. 1 Test team earned mid-year with a series triumph in...