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Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines celebrates at the podium during the victory ceremony for the women's 53kg weightlifting event during the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta Tuesday. — AFP

August 21, 2018

Diaz wins first gold for Philippines

JAKARTA — Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines' first gold medal of the 2018 Asian Games and "proud Indonesian" Eko Yuli Irawan triumphed for the hosts on a pulsating day of action Tuesday.Diaz, the silver medalist from the Rio Olympics, pipped Turkmenistan's Kristina Shermetova by just 1 kg to win the women's 53kg class."It was pressure for me for how many months," Diaz said."At the Olympics no one expected me ...

Hazratullah Zazai

August 21, 2018

Zazai stars as Afghanistan tops Ireland

BELFAST — Hazratullah Zazai smashed a blistering 74 as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 16 runs in the opening T20 International at Bready Cricket Club near Derry Monday.The tourists posted 160-7 batting first after rain had reduced the match to 18 overs a side. Ireland fell short on 144-9, as star spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman taking five wickets between them.Afghanistan will take a 1-0 lead into Wednesday's second ...

Wayne Rooney

August 21, 2018

Rooney magic continues to revitalize DC United

WASHINGTON — When former England captain Wayne Rooney was unveiled as DC United's marquee signing in June it was bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference with two wins in 14 matches and had been eliminated from the US Open Cup.The arrival of the ex-Manchester United and Everton striker on a 3-1/2-year deal reportedly worth $13 million, making him the highest paid player in the club's history, was greeted with great ...

Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates scoring their second goal against Greuther Fuerth in Fuerth Monday. — Reuters

August 21, 2018

Dortmund survives German Cup scare

BERLIN — Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund teetered on the brink of elimination in the German Cup first round against second-tier Greuther Fuerth before staging a late comeback to win 2-1 after extra time Monday.Marco Reus got the winner in stoppage time at the end of the second half of extra time, after new signing Axel Witsel had leveled for the Ruhr valley club in the fifth minute of second-half added ...

Valencia's Brazilian-born Spanish forward Rodrigo Moreno (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Spanish League football match against Atletico Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia Monday. — AFP

August 21, 2018

Valencia holds Atletico in thrilling draw

VALENCIA — Valencia's Rodrigo struck a fine second-half volley to earn a 1-1 draw at home to Atletico Madrid in an end-to-end clash as both sides got their Liga campaigns underway Monday.Atletico's Angel Correa put the attack-minded visitors ahead when he fired home in the 26th minute after reaching Antoine Griezmann's cunning pass.Diego Costa came close to doubling the lead but Neto denied him with a fine save before Rodrigo ...

Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho concedes a penalty against Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during their English Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London, Monday. — Reuters

August 21, 2018

Salah in diving storm as Liverpool win at Palace

LONDON — Mohamed Salah was engulfed in a diving storm as the Liverpool star won the controversial penalty that inspired their 2-0 win over 10-man Crystal Palace Monday.Salah was accused of diving by Palace when he tumbled in the penalty area late in the first half at Selhurst Park.Referee Michael Oliver awarded a spot-kick for Mamadou Sakho's challenge on the Egypt winger and James Milner converted the penalty.Former Manchester United ...

Mike Fiers of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum Monday. — AFP

August 21, 2018

A's catch Astros atop AL West

OAKLAND — Mike Fiers pitched well for the third consecutive game, and the Oakland Athletics supported their new pitcher with a four-homer, four-double assault on Texas Rangers pitching in an 9-0 romp Monday night in the opener on a three-game series in Oakland.Ramon Laureano hit his first two career home runs, and Khris Davis belted his 38th, propelling the A's to the 15th win in their past 19 games. Davis ...

Eight-time Olympic sprinting gold medalist Usain Bolt takes part in his first training session with the Central Coast Mariners at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Australia, Tuesday. — Reuters

August 21, 2018

Bolt trains with Mariners, ready to 'prove people wrong'

MELBOURNE — Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt eased into his first training session with Australia's Central Coast Mariners Tuesday and said he was ready to prove the doubters wrong by winning a professional football contract.Monitored by a big media pack, Bolt, who turned 32 Tuesday, emerged at Central Coast stadium with his prospective teammates, flashing a big grin as he kicked the ball around during a light session in the ...

India's Virat Kohli celebrates his century. — Reuters

August 20, 2018

King Kohli reigns over England in third Test

Nottingham, United Kingdom — India captain Virat Kohli's second century of the series strengthened his side's iron grip on the third Test against England at Trent Bridge on Monday.Kohli, who fell for 97 in India's first innings, top-scored with 103 as the tourists, looking to bounce back from 2-0 down in a five-match contest, piled up a total of 352 for seven declared.That left England needing a mammoth 521 for ...

Gold medalist Rikako Ikee of Japan celebrates during the victory ceremony of the women's 100m freestyle swimming event during the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta Monday. — AFP

August 20, 2018

Ikee leads Japan’s medal race

JAKARTA — Teenager Rikako Ikee spearheaded a golden night for Japan's swimmers Monday after the expulsion of four basketball players involving sex scandal.Ikee, 18, won the women's 100m freestyle and the 50m butterfly, Kanako Watanabe took women's 200m breaststroke gold and Japan's men beat Sun Yang's China in the 4x200m freestyle relay.Sun, China's fearsome triple Olympic champion, won the Games' inaugural 800m freestyle title but Japan still outshone their fierce ...