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FICTITIOUS, Volume 2 / Stars Shaped Like Your Hand

I see it in the words, Where your hand dragged over the wet ink.

Australia tour of India, 2nd Test / Virat Kohli, Steve Smith square off in verbal clash

Tensions flared in a gripping opening hour of day two of the second Test, with rival skippers Steve Smith and Virat Kohli sharing a heated chat for several overs.

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.

Football: Outside pressure child's play for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahmovic says the pressure on him that comes from outside is like a kindergarten compared to the pressure he places on himself every time he trains or plays for Manchester United.

Narendra Modi gets a Portugul jersey signed by Cristiano Ronaldo

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special gift, a Portugal football team jersey personally signed by one of the world's greatest sporting icons and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo

Turkey seeks arrest of ex-football star in coup probe

Turkey has issued an arrest warrant for its former international football star striker Hakan Sukur as it probes last month's failed coup aimed at unseating President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The rate at which my career has grown is unbelievable

From his thunderous 92 against Sri Lanka in 2009 that brought Tigers back from the dead to his indomitable spirit against New Zealand a year later that led to the first ever 'Banglawash';

Rio 2016 / Nick Kyrgios pulls out after row with Australian Olympic Committee

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of Rio 2016, accusing the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) of "unfair and unjust treatment" and "unwarranted attacks".

Watch Arsenal star Ozil performing kick-ups… with chewing gum!

Mesut Ozil carries out yet another assist, this time assisting a cameraman in filling his lens with sugary gunk in an impressive demonstration of juggling skills.

January 2, 2016
January 2, 2016

Advance in astronomy 'can help find other worlds'

The pull of gravity on a distant star can now be measured more accurately, shedding light on other worlds, say astronomers.

November 14, 2015
November 14, 2015

I have a few women: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to decide which lady to pick, while he claims it is not easy being pursued by girls only interested in him because of his fame.

October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015

Barcelona blast Messi exit reports: They're embarrassing!

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has responded angrily to reports suggesting Lionel Messi will leave the club, insisting that the reports are "embarrassing".

October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015

I will sign new contract: Neymar tells Barcelona fans

Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that he will sign a new contract at Camp Nou amid interest from Manchester United.

October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015

Kepler Spots ‘Alien Megastructure'

The Kepler Space Telescope has spotted a 'bizarre' star system that looks like something an alien civilisation would have built, experts have said.

October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015

Chile 2-0 Brazil: Vargas & Alexis consign Selecao to defeat

Second-half goals from Eduardo Vargas and Alexis Sanchez saw Chile to a 2-0 win over Brazil in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015

Lionel Messi of Barcelona may make earlier return, doesn't need surgery - Argentina doc

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.

September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015

Sofia Vergara, Kaley Cuoco are TV's highest-paid actresses

"Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting of "The Big Bang Theory" fame have emerged as the highest earning television actresses.

September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015

Neymar of Barcelona: Brazil are not a one-man team

The Barcelona ace scored twice as Dunga's men beat United States on Tuesday but says they can cope without him.

September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015

Serena, Djokovic, Nadal seek US Open last 16 spots

Serena Williams tries to reach the US Open fourth round while Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal also seek last-16 berths.