Suarez pines for Real call
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez’s open courting of Spanish giants Real Madrid to make a bid for him continued on Saturday as he once again said he would find it hard to turn down an offer if they came k
‘General’ Pirlo set for 100th cap
Fittingly, for a man who owns a vineyard, the enduring brilliance of Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo continues to prove the old adage that some things get better with age.
Italians look to ride over Mexican wave
Italy and Mexico will both be looking for an upturn in recent fortunes when they open their Confederations Cup campaigns against each other in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Fedex beats Haas, reaches Halle final
Top-seeded Roger Federer came from behind to beat defending champion Tommy Haas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday and reach the final of the Gerry Weber Open.
Mickelson, Horschel on top
Four-time major champion Phil Mickelson and second-time major starter Billy Horschel remained tied for the lead after the second round of the US Open on Saturday as challengers faded.
Lost medieval city found in Cambodia
A lost medieval city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists using revolutionary airborne laser technology, a report said on Saturday.
Roosevelt son’s plane pieces up for auction
Parts of the plane in which former US President Theodore Roosevelt’s pilot son Quentin was shot down in July 1918 will be auctioned off on June 29 in this northwest French town, organisers said.
Iran elects a moderate President
Moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani has won Iran’s presidential election, the interior minister announced on Saturday, ending eight years of conservative grip on the nation’s executive.
No respite for Pak
India put on a dazzling display in the field to bowl Pakistan out for 165 in 39.4 overs in a rain-hit Champions Trophy group B match here on Saturday.
England accused of ball tampering
England have found themselves at the centre of a tampering row after former captain Bob Willis accused them of scratching the ball.