Sports

Neymar to join Brazil for third place play-off 11 Jul 2014 - 07:32 am

TERESOPOLIS, Brazil: Brazil’s injured striker Neymar will attend tomorrow’s third place play-off when the battered World Cup hosts take on the Netherlands. Brazil...

FIFA rejects Uruguay, Suarez appeals: Official 11 Jul 2014 - 07:31 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA yesterday dismissed appeals by Uruguay and Luis Suarez over the striker’s four-month global ban for biting a World Cup...

Record last-wicket stand gives India upper hand 11 Jul 2014 - 07:30 am

NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom: India number 11 Mohammed Shami embarrassed England with the bat and then ensured home captain Alastair Cook’s poor run of...

Marquez aims to extend perfect record to nine 11 Jul 2014 - 07:29 am

SACHSENRING, Germany: Runaway world championship leader Marc Marquez targets a ninth win in nine races at the German Grand Prix on Sunday with...

Pakistan to elect new chief after Sethi ousted 11 Jul 2014 - 07:28 am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan cricket’s administration crisis took a fresh turn yesterday after Najam Sethi was removed as chief of Pakistan Cricket Board for the...

Kiwis openers miss out on central contracts 11 Jul 2014 - 07:27 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s search for stability at the top of the order looks set to continue after Peter Fulton and Hamish Rutherford were...

McIlroy sets course record 64 at Scottish Open 11 Jul 2014 - 07:27 am

ABERDEEN, United Kingdom: Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy muscled his way to a one stroke lead with a new course record on the opening...

Greipel sprints to sixth stage win 11 Jul 2014 - 07:26 am

Andre Greipel of Germany celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the sixth stage of the Tour de France race in...

Exit will hurt Froome, says mentor 11 Jul 2014 - 07:25 am

NAIROBI: Chris Froome’s Kenyan mentor David Kinjah yesterday said the star cyclist will be “bitterly disappointed” over crashing out of the Tour de...

Cavs trade Jack to clear cap space 11 Jul 2014 - 07:23 am

CLEVELAND: The Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics have swung a trade that would see the Cavs create salary cap space by...

Secret plan to stop Messi 11 Jul 2014 - 06:14 am

Germany’s players warm up during a training session in Santo Andre yesterday, ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday. SANTO ANDRE: Germany...

Argentina hold nerve to reach final 10 Jul 2014 - 02:39 am

Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves Netherlands’ Ron Vlaar’s (not in picture) shot during penalty shoot-outs at the end of the second World Cup...

Ton-up Vijay leads India’s recovery against England 10 Jul 2014 - 01:19 am

India’s Murali Vijay (left) celebrates after reaching his century as England bowler James Anderson looks on during play on day 1 of the...

Dilshan shines in Sri Lanka victory 10 Jul 2014 - 01:17 am

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: Tillakaratne Dilshan (pictured) starred with both the bat and the ball as Sri Lanka crushed South Africa by 87 runs...

IOC chief says Brazil Cup exit won’t sour 2016 Games 10 Jul 2014 - 01:17 am

LAUSANNE: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said yesterday he was confident Brazil’s World Cup humiliation would not sour the mood ahead of...

Groundsman apologises for flat pitch 10 Jul 2014 - 01:16 am

NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom: Nottinghamshire head groundsman Steve Birks said things hadn’t gone to plan after appearing to produce a pitch ideally suited for...

Heat to attempt for James’ stay as Cavs lure NBA star 10 Jul 2014 - 12:53 am

Miami Heat’s forward LeBron James (left) in action against Indiana Pacers’ forward Paul George during their Eastern Conference Finals NBA play-off game in...

MLB: Indians outgun Yankees 5-3 10 Jul 2014 - 12:51 am

NEW YORK: Michael Brantley had two doubles, a home run and three RBIs, and right-hander Trevor Bauer pitched seven strong innings as the...