Sports

Love game stuns Krajicek 19 Jun 2014 - 10:03 am

‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH (Netherlands): Michaella Krajicek enjoyed a love game of her own at the WTA ‘s-Hertogenbosch grass-court tournament when her tennis-playing boyfriend proposed to...

Pre-Wimbledon injury scare for Halep 19 Jun 2014 - 10:02 am

‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH (Netherlands): Simona Halep’s preparations for Wimbledon were cut short at the WTA/ATP ‘s-Hertogenbosch Open yesterday as she retired from her second-round match...

WI continue to stretch lead over New Zealand 19 Jun 2014 - 10:01 am

PORT OF SPAIN: West Indies strengthened their hold on the second Test against New Zealand yesterday, reaching lunch at 396 for seven in...

Ashraful gets 8-year fixing ban 19 Jun 2014 - 10:01 am

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful (pictured) and ex-New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent were handed lengthy bans from all forms of cricket yesterday...

Grudges aside as Murali mentors Aussie spinners 19 Jun 2014 - 09:59 am

SYDNEY: Sri Lankan spin great Muttiah Muralitharan announced yesterday he will join the Australian coaching team for their series against Pakistan in the...

World 9-ball Pool Championship 19 Jun 2014 - 09:59 am

The 2014 WPA World 9-ball Championship is in full swing at the Al Sadd Stadium in Doha. This is the fifth straight year...

Spain make early Cup exit 19 Jun 2014 - 04:38 am

Spain’s forward Fernando Torres wipes tears from his eyes after Spain lost their Group B football match against Chile in the Maracana Stadium...

Austrian GP: Hamilton must take hosts Bull by the horns 19 Jun 2014 - 12:05 am

British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the second practice session at the Circuit de Catalunya in this last month’s file photo. BOTTOM: Hamilton...

Tanaka notches 11th win of season 19 Jun 2014 - 12:03 am

New York Yankees’ starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka pitches during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium yesterday. NEW YORK: ...

Modolo sprints to Swiss win; Martin stays in yellow 19 Jun 2014 - 12:02 am

Italian Sacha Modolo of Lampre Merida celebrates winning the 5th stage of the 78th Tour de Suisse cycling race, 183.6 km from Ossingen...

France recall Bonneval, Ouedraogo 19 Jun 2014 - 12:00 am

SYDNEY: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has recalled versatile back Hugo Bonneval and flanker Fulgence Ouedraogo to the starting side for the third and...

Kerzhakov saves Russia 18 Jun 2014 - 11:54 pm

Russia’s Alexander Kerzhakov celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group H match against South Korea at the Pantanal Arena...

De Rossi wants quiet World Cup 18 Jun 2014 - 11:52 pm

MANGARATIBA, Brazil: After being at the centre of controversy at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, Daniele De Rossi (pictured) now wants to...

Five problems jeopardising Brazil’s hopes 18 Jun 2014 - 11:52 pm

FORTALEZA, Brazil: Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari declared himself “satisfied” with his team’s 0-0 draw against Mexico in Fortaleza on Tuesday, and the...

Brazil press slam Selecao ‘horror show’ against Mexico 18 Jun 2014 - 11:51 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian media yesterday urged their World Cup favourites to pull their socks up after a goalless draw with Mexico held...

Subs secure Belgium victory over Algeria 18 Jun 2014 - 04:57 am

Belgium’s forward Dries Mertens on his way to scoring his side’s second goal against Algeria during a World Cup Group H match at...

Ochoa shines as Mexico hold Brazil to 0-0 draw 18 Jun 2014 - 04:44 am

Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa jumps to save the ball. FORTALEZA: Guillermo Ochoa threw up an impenetrable shield around his goal as stubborn Mexico...

Asian Swimming Youth Camp kicks off in Doha today 18 Jun 2014 - 01:24 am

President of the Qatar Swimming Association, Khaleel Al Jabir. Doha: The Asian Swimming Youth Camp, which will be attended by the continent’s most...