Marin Cilic qualifies for ATP finals with win at Paris Masters
Marin Cilic ended a three-match losing streak against David Goffin and earned a spot at the ATP finals.
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Usain Bolt to run in Australia for the first time
Usain Bolt is set to race in Australia for the first time in his career after it was confirmed the nine-times Olympic gold medallist will take part in the inaugural edition of the Nitro Summer Series in February.
Success drives Gareth Bale not money
Wales manager Chris Coleman said players of Gareth Bale’s calibre are driven by a desire to achieve success on the grandest stage of the world football and not the financial aspects of the game.
ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 to be played in Colombo
With 100 days to go for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017, Colombo was on Sunday unveiled as the host of the 10-team event, which will be staged from February 7 to 21 next year.
India beat Pakistan 3-2 to win Asian Champions Trophy
Favourites India prevailed 3-2 over arch-rivals Pakistan to reclaim the Asian Champions Trophy hockey, presenting a perfect Diwali gift to the nation here on Sunday.
Hamilton keeps pressure on Rosberg with Mexican pole
Lewis Hamilton continued his fighting late-season defence of his world title by grabbing pole position ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in Saturday’s tense qualifying session for Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Venus, Garbine, Juan to play at Madison Square Garden
Major champions Juan Martin del Potro, Venus Williams and Garbine Muguruza are among the tennis players taking part in exhibition matches at Madison Square Garden on March 6.
Resurgent Kiwis keep series alive
New Zealand successfully overcame the inertia in its ranks and put together a fine performance to beat India by 19 runs and restore parity in the Paytm ODI series here at the JSCA International Stadium on Wednesday.
United 1 City 0: Mata extends Guardiola’s winless run
Juan Mata scored the winner as Manchester United bounced back from its humiliating defeat at Chelsea with a 1-0 derby victory over Manchester City in the EFL Cup fourth round, extending its local rival’s winless run to six matches.
Simona Halep unlocks Madison Keys to open WTA Finals
Simona Halep got her WTA Finals campaign off to a perfect start on Sunday when the Romanian world number four dominated an erratic Madison Keys to race to a 6-2 6-4 victory in the opening match of the tournament.