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Anapurna ridden by Frankie Dettori wins the 4.30 Investec Oaks in the Derby Festival at the Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Britain, on Friday. — Reuters

Anapurna and Dettori win the Oaks

LONDON — Anapurna, ridden by Frankie Dettori, edged out the highly fancied Pink Dogwood to win the Oaks at Epsom on Friday.The victory was a first Classic success for Anapurna's sire Frankel, who was responsible for three fillies in the race, including the favorite Mehdaayih.But Anapurna showed she is the pick of that crop as Dettori drove her up to beat Ryan Moore on Pink Dogwood.Dettori told ITV Racing: "There was a small gap. I thought I wasn't going to get it, but she's very courageous."I was getting him (Moore) and then in the last 30 yards I got him. Beautiful."He added: "I absolutely love it. My first one (Oaks on Balanchine) was 25 years ago and I'm still here."Dettori previously won the Oaks on Moonshell in 1995, Kazzia in 2002 and Enable...

May 31, 2019

Anapurna and Dettori win the Oaks

Team Mitchelton rider Colombia's Esteban Chaves reacts as he crosses the finish to win stage nineteen of the 102nd Giro d'Italia - Tour of Italy - cycle race, 151kms from Treviso to San Martino di Castrozza on Friday. — AFP

Carapaz still in pink as Chaves wins Giro 19th stage

SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, Italy — Ecuador's Richard Carapaz tightened his grip on the leader's pink jersey as Colombia's Esteban Chaves claimed victory in the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday.Chaves, riding for the Mitchelton-Scott team, edged clear of a breakaway that battled up a grueling final 13.6km climb with a 5.6 percent gradient.The 29-year-old, who finished second in the Giro and third in the Vuelta in 2016, found himself riding solo with just under 3km to race to the line. Italy's Andrea Vendrame twice overcame chain problems to finish second with Portugal's Amaro Antunes rounding out the podium."This is pure happiness," beamed Chaves. "It takes a heavy weight off my back."It's a relief to be a winner again. It shows I...

May 31, 2019

Carapaz still in pink as Chaves wins Giro 19th stage

File photo shows holders Team New Zealand in action in the Amrica's Cup 2017.

Malta challenge withdrawn from 2021 America's Cup — organizers

WELLINGTON —The next America's Cup regatta in New Zealand in 2021 suffered a blow on Friday with its organizers confirming that a challenge from Malta has been withdrawn.The withdrawal of the Malta Altus challenge leaves just syndicates from Britain, the Netherlands, Italy and two from the United States competing to race holders Team New Zealand (TNZ) for sport's oldest trophy."This is a disappointing outcome," TNZ chief executive Grant Dalton said in a statement on Friday."The Malta Altus Challenge had a strong foundation with some highly experienced and reputable America's Cup personnel linked to the team."So, for them to pull out is not just a shame for the event but also for those people that have worked so hard trying to get this challenge to the...

May 31, 2019

Malta challenge withdrawn from 2021 America's Cup — organizers

Kane Williamson has warned New Zealand to be ready for difficult World Cup pitches where

Williamson urges New Zealand to get 'scrappy' in World Cup

CARDIFF, United Kingdom — Kane Williamson has warned New Zealand to be ready for difficult World Cup pitches where "scrappy" cricket is essential as they begin their campaign against Sri Lanka.The tournament has already witnessed two contrasting games as England scored 311-8 despite a tricky surface in their tournament opening win against South Africa at the Oval.But on Friday, the West Indies bowled out Pakistan for just 105 in their one-sided win at Trent Bridge.Despite big scores predicted in the English summer, New Zealand captain Williamson cautioned his players not to get stuck to a plan and adjust according to the situation as they prepare for their opener in Cardiff on Saturday."There has been a lot of talk about really high scores but I think there will be a...

May 31, 2019

Williamson urges New Zealand to get 'scrappy' in World Cup

In this photo taken on May 19, 2019, Afghan children play cricket in a field in Kabul. Afghanistan caught the cricket bug thanks largely to a new generation growing up in refugee camps in cricket-obsessed Pakistan and the country has secured their place in the Cricket World Cup. — AFP

Afghan World Cup cricketers bring joy to war-torn nation

KABUL — When automatic gunfire erupted across Kabul last week, residents initially feared yet another terror attack was under way.Flag-waving crowds were instead marking another Afghanistan cricket victory — this time over neighbors Pakistan — with pistols, shotguns and AK-47s blasting into the night sky.The World Cup warm-up victory over the cricketing powerhouse illustrates how far the players from the war-torn country have come."If the Afghanistan team play well, it will be a proud moment for all ethnic groups and for the entire nation," 18-year-old Kabul resident Bashir Ahmad told AFP.The triumph was particularly sweet, as Afghans often blame Pakistan for their country's security crisis and economic woes."Defeating the number one enemy is a treat to watch for...

May 31, 2019

Afghan World Cup cricketers bring joy to war-torn nation

Groomed on dusty pitches as a refugee, record-breaking Rashid Khan will face his toughest examination yet at the World Cup.

Rashid Khan: From refugee to Afghan World Cup star

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Groomed on dusty pitches as a refugee, record-breaking Rashid Khan will face his toughest examination yet at the World Cup, with former coaches confident the Afghan can "dismantle" top batting line-ups.The world's top-rated Twenty20 bowler from the war-torn nation last year made history as the fastest to reach 100 one-day international wickets.Aged just 20, and after a remarkable cricket upbringing shaped by years of conflict and displacement, Khan will on Saturday make his World Cup debut against defending champions Australia."I am sure he will dismantle the best in the World Cup," said his former school coach Ali Hoti of his former charge, who is also third in the International Cricket Council ODI rankings."He is the bowler to watch in...

May 31, 2019

Rashid Khan: From refugee to Afghan World Cup star

Steve Smith and David Warner will seek redemption on the biggest stage as they re-launch their one-day international careers for Australia against Afghanistan at the World Cup on Saturday.

Smith, Warner hungry as Australia launch World Cup campaign against Afghanistan

LONDON — Steve Smith and David Warner will seek redemption on the biggest stage as they re-launch their One-Day International careers for Australia against Afghanistan at the World Cup on Saturday.The star batsmen were both banned for a year for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal but they have found form on their return to the international set-up.Warner was the top runscorer in the recent Indian Premier League while Smith struck a hundred in a warm-up victory against England last weekend.The defending champions have endured a tumultuous past year but the Aaron Finch-led side are peaking at the right time and are considered one of the favorites in the 50-over showpiece event.After edging out hosts India 3-2 in a five-match ODI series in March, Australia welcomed back Smith and...

May 31, 2019

Smith, Warner hungry as Australia launch World Cup campaign against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne has revealed stirring speeches from two of his country's greats provided the perfect preparation for their bid to win the World Cup.

Karunaratne reveals Sri Lanka World Cup pep talks

LONDON — Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne has revealed stirring speeches from two of his country's greats provided the perfect preparation for their bid to win the World Cup.Karunaratne's side start their campaign against New Zealand in Cardiff on Saturday, with motivational pep talks from Arjuna Ranatunga and Kumar Sangakkara ringing in their ears.The Sri Lankans won the World Cup in 1996 but enter this edition in England and Wales on a terrible run of form, winning just one of their past nine One-Day Internationals.Ranatunga, who captained Sri Lanka to their famous World Cup victory, and Sangakkara, one of his country's greatest batsmen, both spoke to Karunaratne's squad ahead of the tournament in a bid to lift the mood."Sanga came and gave us some words of...

May 31, 2019

Karunaratne reveals Sri Lanka World Cup pep talks

Australia captain Aaron Finch says disgraced stars Steve Smith and David Warner will use the World Cup to restore their

Finch relishes return of Australia pair Smith and Warner

LONDON — Australia captain Aaron Finch says disgraced stars Steve Smith and David Warner will use the World Cup to restore their "world-class" credentials after their role in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.Smith and Warner served 12-month bans following the "sandpaper-gate" incident in the Cape Town Test in March last year and Smith lost the Australia captaincy as a result.Both players are back in the Australia squad for the World Cup in England and Wales and are set to start their country's first match of the tournament against Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday.Finch said the tournament was the ideal stage to show their competitive qualities had not been dimmed by the scandal."I think when you are a world-class player, you adapt again...

May 31, 2019

Finch relishes return of Australia pair Smith and Warner

Mamiko Higa on the 18th green during the first round of the US Women's Open golf tournament at Country Club of Charleston on Thursday. — Reuters

Higa wrestles first-round lead at U.S. Women's Open

CHARLESTON, S.C., — Japan's Mamiko Higa, feeding off encouragement from her sumo wrestler fiance, sizzled on her US Women's Open debut, wielding a hot putter on a scorching morning to take the first-round lead with a six-under-par 65 on Thursday.Higa did not have a blemish in her six-birdie performance, a record low round on debut at the championship.It earned her a one-shot lead over German qualifier Esther Henseleit and American amateur Gina Kim, the latter helped by an eagle with an eight-iron from 140 yards at her penultimate hole, the par-four eighth.Kim returned the best score of the players who started in the afternoon and had to cope with a strong westerly sea breeze that strengthened throughout the day.Kim also almost made albatross at the par-five ninth, where her...

May 31, 2019

Higa wrestles first-round lead at U.S. Women's Open

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