French Open: Roger Federer eyes top spot return in Stuttgart Cup
Roger Federer said today his motivation is sky-high as he bids for a possible return to the number one ranking if he reaches the final at the Stuttgart Cup.
Jun 11, 2018, 21:19 PM IST
How the World Cup favourites are shaping up
The phoney war is over and most of the big guns have arrived in Russia ahead of the start of the World Cup on Thursday. AFP Sport takes a look at how the favourites are shaping up.
Jun 11, 2018, 17:45 PM IST
Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
British pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, the world football governing body FIFA and the singer's representatives said.
Jun 11, 2018, 17:18 PM IST
French Open: Catch us if you can Rafael Nadal keeps old guard in control
When Rafael Nadal broke down in tears on the Roland Garros podium on Sunday as 15,000 people, plus a smattering of Hollywood heavyweights, stood and honoured his staggering 11th French Open
Jun 11, 2018, 16:12 PM IST
New Zealand women hammer Ireland again by 306 runs
New Zealand women overpowered their Irish counterparts by once more piling up a total in excess of 400 for another win by more than 300 runs in the second of three one-day internationals in Dublin on
Jun 11, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
Low key arrival for unfancied Australia
Australia finally arrived at their base in chilly Kazan, where the 'Socceroos' will begin preparations for what many pundits believe will be yet another early departure from the World Cup.
Jun 11, 2018, 09:26 AM IST
Neymar on target again as Brazil beat Austria by 3-0
Neymar marked his return to the starting line-up with another brilliant goal as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Austria in their final friendly ahead of the World Cup.
Jun 11, 2018, 09:09 AM IST
West Indies crush Sri Lanka by 226-runs in first Test
West Indies completed a crushing 226-run victory over Sri Lanka just after lunch on the final day of the first Test as the tourists surrendered meekly following the demise of century-maker Kusal
Jun 11, 2018, 08:37 AM IST
Donald Trump's G7 tweets 'sobering and depressing': German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Trump, in a series of angry tweets, rejected the text of a G7 consensus statement -- traditionally a paean to shared Western values and objectives under American leadership.
Jun 11, 2018, 06:50 AM IST
Paul Pogba improves but France held 1-1 by United States in World Cup warm-up Match
Paul Pogba put in an improved performance but France looked flat in a 1-1 World Cup warm-up draw against the United States in Lyon on Saturday.
Jun 10, 2018, 10:23 AM IST
Travis Head backs Australia's bowlers to surprise England
Australia batsman Travis Head is confident a new-look bowling attack will have the "firepower" to trouble England in an upcoming one-day international series.
Jun 10, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
Australia opener Matt Renshaw continued his excellent form for English side Somerset
Australia opener Matt Renshaw continued his excellent form for English side Somerset with a third County Championship hundred in eight innings on Saturday.
Jun 10, 2018, 09:55 AM IST
Colombia blow as defender Fabra limps out of World Cup
Colombia left-back Franck Fabra limped out of the World Cup on Saturday in a significant blow to manager Jose Pekerman just 10 days before his side's first match.
Jun 10, 2018, 09:15 AM IST
How a 31-0 'farce' helped change Australian football
When the Socceroos defeated American Samoa 31-0 in a World Cup qualifier in 2001, the freak result not only rewrote the record books but also helped change the course of Australian football.
Jun 10, 2018, 08:56 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrive in Russia for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrived Saturday in Russia to begin final preparations for a World Cup campaign that pits them against arch-rivals Spain.
Jun 10, 2018, 08:48 AM IST
West Indies stretch lead over Sri Lanka past 400
Kieran Powell missed out on a century but the West Indies further solidified an already dominant position at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Trinidad on Saturday.
Jun 10, 2018, 08:41 AM IST
Neymar's Brazil look strong as Germany, Argentina tackle problems
Neymar's acclaimed return ahead of the World Cup supplied Brazil with an immeasurable boost, but holders Germany and Argentina arrive at the tournament confronting inconsistent form and disrupted
Jun 09, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
Trophy hunting: World Cup replicas selling fast in Vietnam
In a dusty workshop on the outskirts of Hanoi, workers busily mould, set and spray hundreds of replica World Cup trophies as orders flood in ahead of next week's tournament.
Jun 09, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
Katie Ledecky celebrates new TYR deal with sizzling 200m free win
Ledecky has broken 14 world records and won six Olympic medals, but the 21-year-old didn't turn professional until after the NCAA collegiate championships in March.
Jun 09, 2018, 13:34 PM IST
Lewis Hamilton looking forward to qualifying on hyper-soft tyres
Lewis Hamilton was full of confidence after clocking the fourth fastest time in Friday's practice for this weekend's Canadian Formula One Grand Prix.
Jun 09, 2018, 12:31 PM IST
