Tributes pour in for cricket great Sobers after death at 89
July 17 : Tributes poured in on Friday following the death of Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket, at the age of 89.
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Tour de France unveils new mountain test as riders brace for Col du Haag
BELFORT, France, July 17 : The Tour de France will offer riders a new challenge on Saturday with the debut of the Col du Haag, a brutal climb that organisers believe could become an iconic battleground in future editions of the race.
Flower rules himself out of contention as England test head coach
July 17 : Andy Flower has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant England test head coach position, saying he is happy in franchise cricket and intends to remain in his current roles.
Pakistan all-rounder Nawaz sanctioned after cannabis-related positive test
July 17 : Mohammad Nawaz has been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after testing positive for a cannabis-related substance, the governing body said on Friday, with the Pakistan all-rounder being handed a three-month ban that can be reduced upon completion of a rehabilitation programme.
The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two
Open leader Jackson Suber consolidated his position on day two at Royal Birkdale as an early birdie extended his advantage to two shots.
Rory McIlroy hopes ‘benign’ conditions can get his Open challenge back on track
Rory McIlroy was hoping to benefit from the more favourable side of the second-round draw at The Open to get his tournament back on track at Royal Birkdale.
New Zealand batting coach Ronchi to quit after India series, join Melbourne Renegades
July 17 : New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will step down after the home series against India later this year to become head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in Australia's Big Bash League, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday.
India back Rohit amid retirement speculation
LONDON, July 17 : India team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last.