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Emma Stone ascends to top of Forbes' highest-paid actresses

Published On: August 17, 2017 04:12 PM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, August 17: Fresh off winning her first Oscar, actress Emma Stone ousted Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday to claim the top spot on Forbes' 2017 list of the world's highest-paid actresses.

Dominant Madrid crush Barcelona to win Super Cup

Published On: August 17, 2017 04:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, August 17: Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup for the 10th time with a 2-0 win over rivals Barcelona at a joyous Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory that underlined their new status as Spain's dominant force.

Man City out to show why they're Premier League favorites

Published On: August 17, 2017 03:58 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 17: After a first week in the Premier League that saw the champions Chelsea toppled and 31 goals flying in, the victories by Manchester's clubs on the opening weekend suggested they could be the teams to chase this term.

Arsenal risk losing Sanchez for free, Wenger says

Published On: August 16, 2017 07:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 16: Arsenal risk losing striker Alexis Sanchez for free next season, according to manager Arsene Wenger, who confirmed the club have made no progress on a new contract for the Chilean striker.

Stoneman selected as Cook's latest partner for England

Published On: August 16, 2017 07:23 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 16: Opening batsman Mark Stoneman has been selected to make his debut for England in their first day-night test match against the West Indies, starting at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Oil edges up on falling U.S. crude stocks, but global glut weighs

Published On: August 16, 2017 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

SINGAPORE, August 16: Oil prices edged up on Wednesday, lifted by declining U.S. crude inventories, although markets were still restrained by general oversupply.

England unsure what to expect as pink-ball cricket arrives

Published On: August 15, 2017 08:16 PM NPT By: Reuters

EDGBASTON, August 15: England's cricketers admit they will be taking a leap in the dark when the country hosts its first day-night test, with a pink ball, against the West Indies this week.

Dhoni no automatic choice, says India chief selector

Published On: August 15, 2017 06:09 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, August 15: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no longer an automatic choice in one-day internationals and the former India captain needs to keep performing to be involved in the 2019 World Cup, chief selector MSK Prasad has said.

Premier League clubs mull closing transfer window early

Published On: August 15, 2017 05:14 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 15: English Premier League clubs are set to discuss whether to shut the transfer window before the start of the 2018-19 season when they meet next month, British media have reported.

Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' if new U.S. sanctions imposed: Rouhani

Published On: August 15, 2017 04:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

DUBAI, August 15: Iran could abandon its nuclear agreement with world powers "within hours" if the United States imposes any more new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.

Modi urges India to reject violence in name of religion

Published On: August 15, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India on Tuesday to reject religious violence, after a series of attacks against minorities sparked debate about whether a surge of Hindu nationalism is undermining the country's secular ideals.

Warner struck in neck by Hazlewood bouncer

Published On: August 15, 2017 04:24 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, August 15: Australia opening batsman David Warner was a victim of friendly fire when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer from team mate Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt during an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.

Chelsea treating me like a criminal, says Costa

Published On: August 14, 2017 06:28 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 14: Diego Costa has accused Chelsea of treating him like a "criminal" in a forthright newspaper interview which will deepen the breach with the Premier League club.

Giroud header seals Arsenal win in season-opening thriller

Published On: August 12, 2017 05:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 12: Arsenal had to come from behind twice to beat Leicester City 4-3 in a thriller as the Premier League season got off to a flying start on Friday with Arsene Wenger's substitutions turning the match around at The Emirates.

World's oldest man, Holocaust survivor, dies in Israel aged 113

Published On: August 12, 2017 03:19 PM NPT By: Reuters

JERUSALEM, August 12: Holocaust survivor Israel Kristal, who last year was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living man, died in Israel on Friday, aged 113, local news media reports said.

Stokes back axed Jennings to return to form

Published On: August 11, 2017 04:23 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 11: Ben Stokes has backed Keaton Jennings to return to form after the opening batsman was dropped from England's squad to face West Indies in next week's day-night test at Edgbaston.

Man City players happy with three at the back, says Kompany

Published On: August 10, 2017 07:59 PM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, August 10: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes the team is comfortable with the switch to three at the back as they have quality players who are very adaptable, the center back said.

Hernandez keen to hammer home importance of Old Trafford return

Published On: August 10, 2017 06:14 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 10: West Ham United forward Javier Hernandez is eager to showcase his talents on the return to his former stomping ground when the London side visits Manchester United in their opening fixture of the 2017-18 Premier League campaign on Saturday.

Tottenham's Rose eager for trophies and big name signings

Published On: August 10, 2017 05:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 10: Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose is desperate to win trophies this season and has urged the club to sign some more big name players to help him achieve his ambition.

Burnley hoping to catch uncertain Chelsea by surprise

Published On: August 10, 2017 05:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

LANCASHIRE, August 10: Burnley are hoping to capitalize on early-season uncertainty as they bid to emerge from a visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday with a surprise win over Premier League champions Chelsea, the Lancashire club's defender Ben Mee has said.