Haryana girls dominate wrestling trials
Veteran Geeta Phogat and youngster Vinesh qualified for the World Wrestling Championships for women even as an injured Babita Kumari missed the selection trials, held at the SAI Training Centre, Lucknow. Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vinesh got the better of Ritu Phogat in the 48kg... read more »
Younis Khan’s unbeaten 171 helps Pakistan chase record total, seal series 2...
Younis Khan remained unbeaten after a brilliant 171 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the final Test to win the three-match series 2-1 at Pallekele on Tuesday. Chasing a daunting 377-run victory target, skipper Misbah-ul-Haq (57) sealed the win hitting Jehan Mubarak for a six. Shan... read more »
Murray, Federer, Wawrinka, Gasquet enter quarters
2013 Wimbledon champion Andy Murray outlasted the big serving of Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic to reach the quarter-finals, while seven-time champion Roger Federer beat Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut to also advance at The Championships on Monday. France’s Richard Gasquet defeated Nick... read more »
Portugal’s Nani joins Fenerbahce from Manchester United
Portuguese star Nani on Monday joined Fenerbahce from Manchester United for six million euros (£4.26m, $6.7m) as the Istanbul giants seek to add a glittering array of foreign talent to their ranks for the new season. After last month’s signing of Danish centre-back Simon Kjaer from French... read more »
