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Lehmann resigns as disgraced trio return to Australia

Published On: March 30, 2018 11:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, March 30: Australia coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday he would step down after this week’s test match against South Africa, as he took ultimate responsibility for the culture of a team embroiled in a ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the sport.

Russia orders out 60 U.S. diplomats over spy poisoning affair

Published On: March 30, 2018 08:46 AM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, March 30: Russia expelled 60 U.S. diplomats on Thursday and announced it would eject scores from other countries that have joined London and Washington in censuring Moscow over the poisoning of a spy.

'Devastated' Smith makes tearful apology for ball-tampering

Published On: March 29, 2018 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, March 29: “Devastated” former Australia captain Steve Smith broke down in tears repeatedly on Thursday as he apologised for his part in the ball-tampering scandal which has rocked his nation.

UEFA to allow players to switch clubs in Champions League

Published On: March 27, 2018 04:38 PM NPT By: Reuters

ZURICH, March 27: Players who switch clubs during the course of a season will be allowed to play for both in the Champions League under new rules announced by UEFA on Tuesday.

Soccer - Portugal suffer first-half collapse in 3-0 loss to Dutch

Published On: March 27, 2018 12:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

GENEVA, March 27: European champions Portugal suffered a first-half collapse and had Joao Cancelo sent off just past the hour in an embarrassing 3-0 World Cup warm-up defeat by the Netherlands on Monday.

Smith steps down as captain of IPL's Rajasthan Royals

Published On: March 26, 2018 05:32 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, March 26: Australia’s Steve Smith has stepped down as captain of Indian Premier League side the Rajasthan Royals following the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, the franchise said on Monday.

Cricket-Relations with Australia unaffected by scandal – Moosajee

Published On: March 25, 2018 04:07 PM NPT By: Reuters

CAPE TOWN, March 25: South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee does not expect relations between the country’s board and their Australian counterparts to be unduly affected by the ball-tampering scandal engulfing the third test at Newlands.

Federer upset by Australian Kokkinakis in Miami

Published On: March 25, 2018 09:46 AM NPT By: Reuters

March 25: World number one Roger Federer questioned his decision-making after a shock 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) defeat by Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Miami Open second round on Saturday.

China regulator bans TV parodies amid content crackdown

Published On: March 23, 2018 11:24 AM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Mar 23: China’s media regulator is cracking down on video spoofs, the official Xinhua new agency reported, amid an intensified crackdown on any content that is deemed to be in violation of socialist core values under President Xi Jinping.

South Korea to send K-pop singers to Pyongyang in late March

Published On: March 20, 2018 03:58 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, March 20: A group of South Korea’s K-pop singers will visit Pyongyang from March 31, the South said on Tuesday, a reciprocal visit after North Korea sent performers to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Facebook value drops by $37bn amid privacy backlash

Published On: March 20, 2018 10:37 AM NPT By: Reuters

Facebook's shares have fallen sharply, wiping $37bn off the firm's value, as it faces questions from US and UK politicians about its privacy rules.

Manchester United extend Young's deal by a year

Published On: March 20, 2018 08:34 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, March 20: Manchester United have extended Ashley Young’s deal for an extra year by triggering a one-year option in the versatile England wing back’s contract, British media said on Monday.

Pedro's header puts Chelsea in FA Cup semi-final

Published On: March 19, 2018 12:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

March 19: A goal by substitute Pedro put Chelsea into the FA Cup semi-final with a 2-1 win away to Leicester City after extra time on Sunday.

Maldives police arrest 139 opposition protesters under emergency rule

Published On: March 18, 2018 04:42 PM NPT By: Reuters

MALE (Reuters) - Police in the Maldives arrested at least 139 opposition protesters, its spokesman said on Saturday, as they attempted to defy orders under the state of emergency and march into the high-security zone in capital Male.

Salah fires Liverpool third, Palace escape bottom three

Published On: March 18, 2018 08:07 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, March 18: Four-goal Mohamed Salah set a Liverpool record as they moved to third in the Premier League by thrashing Watford on Saturday, while at the other end of the table Crystal Palace’s win edged them out of the relegation zone.

VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA

Published On: March 17, 2018 09:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

BOGOTA, March 17: Video assistant referees (VARs) will be used at the World Cup for the first time in this year’s finals in Russia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday, and teams will be allowed a fourth substitute in matches that go to extra-time.

Florida foot bridge collapse leaves four people dead

Published On: March 16, 2018 09:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

MIAMI, March 16: A newly erected pedestrian bridge spanning several lanes of traffic collapsed at Florida International University on Thursday, killing four people, Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Dave Downey said.

Russia says to retaliate soon for UK's expulsion of diplomats over nerve attack

Published On: March 15, 2018 07:22 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, Mar 15: Russia said on Thursday it would retaliate very soon for Britain’s expulsion of 23 diplomats as Moscow and London traded public insults about a nerve toxin attack on a former Russian double agent in England.

Arsenal beat Watford 3-0 for first clean sheet in 12 league matches

Published On: March 12, 2018 10:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, March 12: ARSENAL 3 WATFORD 0

Willian is Chelsea's main man ahead of Barca showdown

Published On: March 11, 2018 10:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, March 11: Having spent much of his time at Chelsea operating in Eden Hazard’s shadow, Willian has emerged as a leading light in the team ahead of their Champions League showdown with Barcelona.