AFP, CHRISTCHURCH: Century-makers Joe Burns and Steve Smith shredded the New Zealand attack to have Australia in charge of the second Test, before both…

AFP, DUBAI: Sara Errani defeated Barbora Strycova 6-0, 6-2 on Saturday to win the Dubai Tennis Championships, three years after first reaching the final.…

PTI, KOLKATA: Exasperated by the never-ending speculation around his retirement, India’s limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday said…

AFP, DUBAI: Viv Richards said Saturday he was happy to see Brendon McCullum break his record for the fastest Test century, describing the New Zealander as one of the game’s finest ambassadors. McCullum smashed a whirlwind 54-ball hundred on the first day of the second Test against Australia in…

AFP, MADRID: Barcelona moved nine points clear at the top of La Liga thanks to first-half goals from Luis Suarez and Neymar despite an unconvincing display…

AFP, MILAN: Argentine Mauro Icardi struck late as Inter Milan got back to winning ways under the watchful eyes of former coach Jose Mourinho and striker Ronaldo with a 3-1 win over Sampdoria on Saturday. Inter had secured just one victory in their past seven games and were especially desperate for a…

AFP, LONDON: FA Cup holders Arsenal were left with an unwanted replay after a goalless draw against Hull City in their fifth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Arsenal, bidding to become the first side since the 19th Century to win the FA Cup three years in a row, dominated the game but…

AFP, PARIS: There was no Champions League hangover for Paris Saint-Germain as they continued their relentless march towards another Ligue 1 title by outclassing…

AFP, BERLIN: Thomas Mueller netted twice on Saturday as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Darmstadt 3-1 in their last match before their Champions League clash at Juventus. With second-placed Borussia Dortmund playing on Sunday, Bayern took their chance to go 11 points clear…