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Man's first steps on the Moon, reported live by AFP

It was 10:56 pm at mission control in Houston on July 20, 1969 when Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the Moon.

Morgan century leads England to 45-run win

Eoin Morgan’s 10th one-day international century provided the batting foundation while seamers Liam Plunkett and Chris Woakes took four wickets each as England defeated the West Indies by 45 runs in the series opener on Friday.

Bangladesh rolls out welcome for unusual sport on skates

If basketball and soccer had a baby and put it on skates, it might look like roll ball, a little-known sport whose top performers worldwide vied for the championship in Bangladesh over the past week.

Basketball: NBA legend Yao Ming named Chinese basketball chief

NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming called for "urgent" reform and said he was facing a multitude of problems as he was elected president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Thursday.

Cricket: Black Cap Guptill out for three South Africa matches

New Zealand's in-form opening batsman Martin Guptill will miss the first three matches of South Africa's tour after suffering a hamstring injury, officials said Wednesday.

Football: Refreshed Barcelona seek to continue Cup dominance

Holders Barcelona have a fourth consecutive Copa del Rey final in sight when Atletico Madrid visit the Camp Nou on Tuesday with the daunting task of overturning a 2-1 semi-final, first leg deficit.

Australia tour of New Zealand, 2nd ODI / Cricket: Second New Zealand-Australia ODI washed out

Rain and a damp outfield forced the abandonment of the second one-day international between New Zealand and Australia without a ball being bowled in Napier on Thursday.

Tennis: Maria Sharapova boxes clever as return nears

Maria Sharapova said Wednesday she refused to feel sorry for herself during her doping ban, occupying her time by studying at Harvard, writing a book and even learning how to box.

Liverpool deny Chelsea, Watford stun Gunners

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet went from zero to hero as Premier League leaders Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield, while Arsenal's title challenge was torpedoed by Watford's shock 2-1 win on Tuesday.

January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017

Cricket: Aussies to prepare in Dubai for India

Australia plan to prepare for their Indian Test series in Dubai as team officials seek more control over the state of practice pitches, reports said Monday.

January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017

Tennis: Djokovic still the biggest rival, says Murray

World number one Andy Murray insisted Sunday that Novak Djokovic will remain his biggest threat in 2017, as the pair prepare for a potential first clash of the season in Doha this week.

January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017

Football: Curtain call for fabled Boateng brothers

The tale of the Boateng brothers Jerome, George and Kevin-Prince -- two of whom made history by facing each other at a World Cup finals -- has hit the stage in Berlin.

January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017

Football: Guardiola primes Man City for top-four scrap

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged his team face a battle just to secure a top-four Premier League finish following their 1-0 defeat at Liverpool.

January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017

Football: Ranieri hails Slimani 'masterpiece'

Claudio Ranieri believes Leicester City can cope without record signing Islam Slimani during the Africa Cup of Nations despite the striker's match-winning contribution against West Ham.

January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017

Cricket: Ricky Ponting joins Australia Twenty20 coaching team

Former Test skipper Ricky Ponting has been appointed as an assistant coach to the Australia Twenty20 international squad for next month's series against Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia said Sunday.

January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017

Football: Liverpool's Wijnaldum dents Man City title bid

Georginio Wijnaldum's early header earned Liverpool a 1-0 New Year's Eve victory over Manchester City that left Pep Guardiola's men 10 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.

December 30, 2016
December 30, 2016

Cricket: South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 206 runs in first Test

Kyle Abbott struck twice in the first seven overs to set up a 206-run win for South Africa on the fifth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Friday.

December 30, 2016
December 30, 2016

Cricket: Starc stars in Australia's stunning last day Test win over Pakistan

Mitchell Starc spearheaded Australia to a stunning final day innings victory over Pakistan with a mercurial bat and ball performance to claim the series in Melbourne on Friday.

December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016

Football: Coach Juande Ramos leaves Malaga

Coach Juande Ramos has left Spanish side Malaga after a poor run of recent results, the two parties confirmed on Tuesday.