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Neymar says he followed his heart, not the record money, to PSG

Published On: August 4, 2017 08:33 PM NPT By: Reuters

PARIS, August 4: Money was never the motivating factor for Neymar's record 222 million-euro (200 million pounds) transfer from Barcelona, the world's most expensive footballer said on his arrival at Paris St Germain on Friday.

Real Madrid dominate nominations for Champions League awards

Published On: August 4, 2017 06:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, August 4: Six Real Madrid players have made UEFA's shortlist for the best footballers in each positional category who played in the Champions League last season, the sport's European governing body said on Friday.

India declare first innings on 622-9 in Colombo

Published On: August 4, 2017 05:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, August 3: An utterly dominant India declared their first innings closed at 622 for nine after the tea interval on the second day of the second test against Sri Lanka on Friday.

England bat after winning toss in fourth test

Published On: August 4, 2017 04:52 PM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, August 4: England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in the fourth and final test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Neymar signs five-year deal to complete world record PSG move

Published On: August 4, 2017 03:56 PM NPT By: Reuters

PARIS, August 4: Neymar completed his record-shattering transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain on Thursday, signing a five-year deal with the French club after they triggered his 222 million euros ($263 million) release clause.

Pujara, Rahane tons put India on top in Colombo

Published On: August 3, 2017 08:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, August 3: Cheteshwar Pujara registered his second century of the series while Ajinkya Rahane also notched up a hundred as two of India's most dependable batsmen laid the foundation for a massive first innings total in the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Spain's La Liga rejects Neymar payment over PSG move - source

Published On: August 3, 2017 07:33 PM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, August 3: Spain's La Liga on Thursday rejected payment of a record-breaking release clause that would allow Neymar to leave Barcelona for Paris St Germain, a source from the national football league said.

French taxman excited by Neymar windfall

Published On: August 3, 2017 06:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

PARIS, August 3: The French taxman is delighted about the prospect of Brazilian soccer star Neymar joining Paris St Germain, the minister in charge of France's public accounts said on Thursday.

Mourinho, Klopp split over world record Neymar transfer

Published On: August 3, 2017 05:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUNICH, August 3: Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp's conflicting views on Neymar's imminent move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain offer an insight into how the 222 million euro (199 million pounds) deal has divided opinion across football.

Cricket Australia proposes arbitration in pay dispute

Published On: August 3, 2017 05:09 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, August 3: Cricket Australia has proposed taking their pay dispute with the nation's elite players to arbitration if there is no resolution by early next week, chief executive James Sutherland said on Thursday.

Wladimir Klitschko announces retirement

Published On: August 3, 2017 04:22 PM NPT By: Reuters

KIEV, August 3: Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing on Thursday, ruling out a rematch with Briton Anthony Joshua.

First day-night test in New Zealand still in the dark

Published On: August 2, 2017 06:17 PM NPT By: Reuters

WELLINGTON, August 2: The first day-night test in New Zealand remains in doubt with New Zealand Cricket yet to receive council approval to stage the pink-ball contest against England at Eden Park in March.

Kohli confirms Rahul return, Mukund faces India axe

Published On: August 2, 2017 05:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, August 2: India captain Virat Kohli has confirmed that fit-again opening batsman KL Rahul will return to the side for the second test against Sri Lanka, with Abhinav Mukund appearing the player most likely to lose his spot.

Flintoff comparisons 'nice' but Stokes wants to be himself

Published On: August 2, 2017 04:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 2: Ben Stokes is flattered by comparisons with former England captain Andrew Flintoff but would prefer forging his own path while helping his team win more matches, the all-rounder has said.

Neymar is leaving, Barcelona says; radio says moving to PSG

Published On: August 2, 2017 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, August 2: Brazilian striker Neymar Jr is leaving FC Barcelona, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday, as a radio report said he was moving to French team Paris Saint-Germain.

Pakistan's new PM consults with ousted boss Nawaz Sharif on cabinet

Published On: August 2, 2017 01:56 PM NPT By: Reuters

ISLAMABAD, August 2: Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday began his first full day in office by meeting with his ousted former boss Nawaz Sharif, a signal the ex-premier would continue to wield influence after the Supreme Court disqualified him.

Liverpool have sights set on title, says Klopp

Published On: August 1, 2017 07:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUNICH, August 1: Liverpool are working hard towards their aim of winning the Premier League title, manager Jurgen Klopp said ahead of the side's friendly against German champions Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

Philippines has highest HIV infection growth rate in Asia-Pacific: U.N.

Published On: August 1, 2017 04:02 PM NPT By: Reuters

MANILA, August 1: The Philippines has registered the fastest-growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Asia-Pacific in the past six years with a 140-percent increase in the number of new infections, the health ministry and the United Nations said on Tuesday.

U.S. embassy in Moscow says locked out of diplomatic property

Published On: August 1, 2017 03:21 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, August 1:  The U.S. embassy in Moscow accused Russian authorities on Monday of barring diplomatic staff from a property on the outskirts of Moscow, after having earlier agreed to grant access until midday on Tuesday for them to retrieve belongings.

U.S. flies bombers over Korean peninsula after North Korea missile test

Published On: July 30, 2017 03:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, July 30: The United States flew two B-1B bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force after recent North Korean missile tests, the U.S. Air Force said in a statement on Sunday.