Open-bound Isner aims for high life

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut: Big-serving American John Isner, who smashed a stunning 144 aces on his way to the final in Washington, has no doubt he can compete with the world's top players.

United's poor start continues as City wins derby

LONDON: Manchester United's stuttering start to the defence of the Premier League title became a full-blown slump on Sunday when it was beaten 1-0 by Manchester City.

Sevilla crushes Real Madrid to take Super Cup

MADRID: Sevilla got the new season off to a glittering start when it claimed its fifth trophy in a little over a year after a 5-3 win against Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Shocks on and off court at world championships

KUALA LUMPUR: Shocks on court and a big rift at the top of the sport's governing body marked the world badminton championships which ended on Sunday with three golds for China and two for Indonesia.

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Defending champ Xie loses on day of uspets

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian star Lee Chong Wei crashed out of the world badminton championships yesterday while China's formidable shuttlers also suffered shock defeats in a day of upsets.

NBA referee pleads guilty in gambling scandal

NEW YORK: Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges on Wednesday and admitted to providing tips on games he officiated to professional gamblers.

Becks inspires Galaxy win in first start

CARSON, California: It was a night of firsts for David Beckham.

Serie A back to normal after dramas

MILAN: Italy is eagerly awaiting the prospect of the most exciting Serie A season in years with no team starting on minus points and big gun Juventus back in the top flight.

Ronaldo sent off as Man United held again

LONDON: Champion Manchester United stumbled to its second successive Premier League draw on Wednesday when it was held 1-1 at Portsmouth and had Cristiano Ronaldo sent off for violent conduct.