Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

IMAGE: Franz Beckenbauer was for decades synonymous with Germany's success on the pitch, as player and then coach. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of......

The key strengths of Liverpool's title winners

Liverpool were crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years on Thursday with seven matches remaining, having turned the Premier League title race into a procession. They have smashed......

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

IMAGE: What makes Juergen Klopp’s side an unstoppable force? Photographs: Liverpool FC/Twitter Liverpool could be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, on......

India at Asian Games: Saina, Sindhu cruise; Dushyant wins bronze

Saina Nehwal of India in action. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters India made a resounding start in the individual badminton event, with ace shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu sailing into......

India at Asian Games: Jitu strikes gold, Shweta bags bronze on Day 1

IOC President Thomas Bach presents Rai Jitu of India with his gold medal in the 50m Pistol Men's event at Ongnyeon International Shooting Range during the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea,......