Spieth charges into share of Open lead
Former champion Jordan Spieth charged into a share of the British Open lead with his fellow American J.B. Holmes early in Friday’s second round at Royal Portrush. Three-time major winner Spieth, who…
Australia’s McDonald named Birmingham coach for The Hundred
Former Australia all-rounder Andrew McDonald was announced on Friday as head coach of the Birmingham-based team in the controversial new short-form tournament The Hundred. McDonald this year became the first coach to…
Zimbabwe suspended by ICC over ‘government interference’
The introduction of concussion replacements and a change to over-rate punishments were two of the major decisions made at the ICC Annual Conference in London, where the headline was the decision to…
Pacquiao denies Amir Khan claims of Saudi Arabia fight
LONDON: Manny Pacquiao has not signed a contract to take on Amir Khan in Saudi Arabia later this year despite claims that a deal has been agreed for the bout, the Filipino’s publicist…
Arsenal director Josh Kroenke admits fans’ criticism hurts
The British Open’s return to Northern Irish soil for the first time in 68 years this week brings some blessed sporting relief for a region in uncertain political times. Not since 1951…
Dung and Dragons: Myanmar kids dodge cows to play rugby
Sidestepping cowpats and garbage, Myanmar’s only home-grown junior rugby side train on the outskirts of Yangon, preparing to take on children from the city’s well-heeled international schools. When the Little Dragons aren’t…
Newcastle gamble on Bruce as head coach
Newcastle risked stoking the anger of their frustrated fans by hiring former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce as their head coach on Wednesday. Bruce has agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League…
Woods trying to get up to speed for final major of year
PORTRUSH: Tiger Woods was on the practice range when the gates at the British Open opened Wednesday, and before long he was on the tee and ready to go. He just didn’t…
World Cup win can spur England to Ashes glory: Root
LONDON: England’s Cricket World Cup triumph can be the perfect launch pad to complete a memorable double by winning the Ashes series against Australia this year, Test skipper Joe Root has said.…
British PM hosts world champions
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May hosted the World Cup-winning England cricket team in the garden of her Downing Street residence on Monday evening, describing their win as ‘one of the great…
No team touched 500 but boundaries still decide World Cup champions
LONDON: Expecting the first 500 total in limited-overs history, Cricket World Cup organisers reprinted the scorecards that are sold to fans at venues in England. The original designs only catered for totals…
Inzamam steps down as chief selector
LAHORE: Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced to leave his post of the chief selector of the men’s cricket team once his contract ends at the end of this month. Addressing the media at the…
Dramatic World Cup final the best game ever, says England hero Stokes
LONDON: England s Ben Stokes hailed Sunday s dramatic World Cup final victory over New Zealand in a Super Over as the best match in cricket history. After both sides made 241 from their…
‘Gutted’ Williamson says World Cup final defeat hard to swallow
LONDON: Kane Williamson admitted New Zealand s agonising World Cup final defeat against England was “hard to swallow” after his team were beaten on Sunday because they scored less boundaries than the new…
England captain Morgan thought World Cup was lost
LONDON: England captain Eoin Morgan admitted he believed his side s shot at World Cup glory had gone on Sunday before a thrilling twist saw the hosts lift the trophy for the first…
Strycova and Hsieh take Wimbledon women’s doubles title
LONDON: Czech Barbora Strycova completed a memorable Wimbledon as she partnered Hsieh Su-wei to the women’s doubles title on Sunday, beating Canada/China duo Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan 6-2 6-4. Tennis –…
Wiesberger wins playoff to claim Scottish Open
Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger won the Scottish Open at the third playoff hole as a brilliant nine under par round was not enough for France’s Benjamin Hebert on Sunday. Wiesberger held a two-shot…