Murray into Miami final after last four opponent Nadal withdraws
Andy Murray is through to the final of the Masters 1000 tournament in Miami after his semifinal opponent Rafael Nadal withdrew before the start of their match Friday. World No.2 Nadal is struggling with the knee injury he picked up Wednesday’s quarterfinal win over Jo-Wilfred Tonga, where he was taken to three hard-fought sets. “We are disappointed More...
The start is going to be crucial, says Gayle
To call Chris Gayle Royal Challengers Bangalore’s best player in the IPL last year would be like calling Che Guevara a man with a wispy beard. Arriving five games in as replacement for Dirk Nannes, Gayle carried More...
Ingram, Kallis and rain combine to defeat India
A blazing innings by India’s Gautam Gambhir could not prevent a South African win in a rain-hit one-off Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday. Gambhir slammed 49 not out off 28 balls as More...
Syrian athletes will attend London Olympics, says British PM
London — Syrian athletes will be allowed to attend this summer’s London Olympics but officials from the war-torn country will not be welcome, says UK Prime Minister David Cameron. “I don’t More...
Paes-Stepanek beat Bryan brothers to reach Miami Masters final
Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek beat top-seeded Bryan brothers to progress to the final of the ATP Miami Masters on Thursday. The seventh seed Indo-Czech pair won in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. The pair go into the More...
Graeme Swann backs England to beat Sri Lanka in Galle
Graeme Swann has backed England to make history by chasing down a fourth-innings target of 340 to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle. England, who have never chased more than 332, require a further 229 to More...
Clarke signs for Pune Warriors as Yuvraj’s replacement
New Delhi: Australia captain Michael Clarke has finally signed on dotted lines for the Sahara Pune Warriors as Yuvraj Singh’s replacement. Clarke, who has avoided playing in the cash-rich league during the More...
Magic Johnson group to buy Los Angeles Dodgers
A group that includes former basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson will acquire the Los Angeles Dodgers for $2 billion, the team said Tuesday night. The price tag is the most ever paid for a North American More...
IPL 2012: Ankle surgery rules Ishant Sharma out of Season 5
Fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the IPL after undergoing an ankle surgery earlier this month, which is likely to keep him out of action for at least six months. Deccan Chargers, Ishant’s IPL More...
Kalou strike gives Chelsea victory at Benfica
Lisbon: A second-half goal by Salomon Kalou handed Chelsea a 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. The Londoners always appeared in control and Kalou grabbed the More...
