June 20, 2016

LeBron says no legacy at stake in Finals showdown

AFP, Oakland : LeBron James says his career legacy will not be defined by the results of Sunday’s winner-take-all NBA title showdown, maturity having taught...

Football

June 20, 2016

Wales ready to qualify for last 16, says Bale

AFP, Toulouse : Gareth Bale said Wales’ Euro 2016 fate is in their own hands as they look to qualify for the last 16 in...

Argentina's Erik Lamela (18) celebrates his goal against Venezuela with Lionel Messi, left, and Marcos Rojo during the second half of a Copa America Centenario quarterfinal soccer match in Foxborough, Mass on Saturday.

Football

June 20, 2016

Messi record as Argentina thrash Venezuela

AFP, United States :Lionel Messi scored a record-equalling 54th international goal as Argentina outclassed Venezuela 4-1 to book their place in the semi-finals of the...

Chile players celebrate after midfielder Edson Puch scored against Mexico during the second half of a Copa America Centenario quarterfinal soccer match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Saturday. Chile won 7-0.

Football

June 20, 2016

Vargas scores four as Chile thrash Mexico 7-0

AFP, Santa Clara :Eduardo Vargas scored four goals as holders Chile sent Mexico spinning to a historic 7-0 defeat to reach the semi-finals of the...

Football

June 20, 2016

Abahani reach semifinal beating Brothers 2-1

Abahani Limited moved into the semifinal of the Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament eliminating Brothers Union Club by 2-1 goals in a hard fought 3rd...

Englandâ€™s John Stones (left) Englandâ€™s Eric Dier, centre, and Englandâ€™s Daniel Sturridge (right) during a training session in Chantilly, France, Sunday. England will face Slovakia in a Euro 2016 Group B soccer match in Saint-Etienne t

Football

June 20, 2016

England`s John Stones (left) England`s Eric Dier, centre, and England`s Daniel Sturridge (right) during a training session in Chantilly, France, Sunday. England will face Slovakia in a Euro 2016 Group B soccer match in Saint-Etienne today (Monday).

Football

June 19, 2016

Five Russian hooligans detained in Germany

AFP, Berlin : Five Russian football hooligans arrested in the German city of Cologne after attacking a group of Spanish tourists have been placed in custody,...

Croatia's Luka Modric (left) and Czech Republic's Ladislav Krejc vie for the ball during the Euro 2016 Group D soccer match between the Czech Republic and Croatia at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne, France on Friday.

Football

June 19, 2016

Croatia’s Luka Modric (left) and Czech Republic’s Ladislav Krejc vie for the ball during the Euro 2016 Group D soccer match between the Czech Republic and Croatia at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne, France on Friday.

Football

June 19, 2016

Brazil’s Rio state declares financial disaster before Games

AP, Rio De Janeiro : The acting governor of Rio de Janeiro state has declared a state of financial disaster so he has more leeway...

Football

June 19, 2016

Members of Bangladesh National Women’s Under-16 Football team during their practice session at the BFF Artificial Turf on Saturday.

Spain's Juanfran fights for the ball with Turkey's Arda Turan (left) during the Euro 2016 Group D soccer match between Spain and Turkey at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France on Friday.

Football

June 19, 2016

Spain’s Juanfran fights for the ball with Turkey’s Arda Turan (left) during the Euro 2016 Group D soccer match between Spain and Turkey at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France on Friday.

A spectator wears Peru's national colors before the start of a Copa America Centenario quarterfinal soccer match between Colombia and Peru in East Rutherford, N.J. on Friday.

Football

June 19, 2016

Colombia reach Copa semis

AP, East Rutherford :David Ospina made an outstanding flying kick save in a shootout, Christian Cueva sent Peru’s final attempt over the crossbar and Colombia...