Sports

Golf: Woods out of action until Open due to elbow strain 21 Jun 2013 - 12:10 am

LONDON: Tiger Woods has been diagnosed with a left elbow strain that will keep him out of competition until next month’s British Open...

England reach final in style 20 Jun 2013 - 02:25 am

England’s Steven Finn (centre) celebrates with team-mates the dismissal of South Africa’s Hashim Amla during the One Day International ICC Champions Trophy semi-final...

Uzbekistan win but miss automatic spot for Brazil 19 Jun 2013 - 01:16 am

Abdelkarim Fadlalla (right) of Qatar and Uzbekistan’s Farhod Tadjiyev vie for ball possession during their FIFA 2014 World Cup, Asian Zone, Group A...

Qatar considering winter World Cup 19 Jun 2013 - 01:15 am

DOHA: Qatar, hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is committed to staging football’s showpiece event in its traditional window of June-July but...

Late winner helps Australia to qualify 19 Jun 2013 - 01:11 am

SYDNEY: Australia secured their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil yesterday with a late strike from Josh Kennedy firing them...

Blatter should stay on as FIFA president, says Valcke 19 Jun 2013 - 01:11 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s chances of remaining in office after 2015 have increased dramatically after FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke urged...

South Africa vow to get rid of the ‘chokers’ tag 19 Jun 2013 - 01:10 am

LONDON: South Africa will look to shed their big tournament ‘chokers’ tag that has haunted them for long as they go into the...

Whatmore eyes 2015 World Cup redemption for Pakistan 19 Jun 2013 - 01:10 am

KARACHI: Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore (pictured) said yesterday the team would be reviewed with an eye on building for the 2015 World Cup...

India’s batting looks ominous: Jayawardene 19 Jun 2013 - 01:09 am

London: Senior Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene has said they need to contain the “strong Indian batting” when the two teams meet in...

Injured Clarke stays put in England 19 Jun 2013 - 01:07 am

LONDON: Australia said yesterday that captain Michael Clarke will stay in London as he recovers from a back problem, while two of his...

ICC confirm umpires for semi-finals 19 Jun 2013 - 01:06 am

LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced yesterday the umpires and match officials for the Champions Trophy semi-finals. For hosts England’s match against...

Coach Hesson laments Kiwis failure to grab chance 19 Jun 2013 - 01:06 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was left ruing his side’s failure to take their chances after the Black Caps’ exit...

Hosts Brumbies secure historic victory over Lions 19 Jun 2013 - 01:00 am

CANBERRA: The British and Irish Lions suffered their first loss on tour in Australia yesterday when they were upset 14-12 by the ACT...

Carter likely to return for France game 19 Jun 2013 - 12:59 am

WELLINGTON: Flyhalf Daniel Carter is likely to return to the starting side for New Zealand in their final Test against France on Saturday...

Qatar 2022 party draws learning experience from Confederations Cup 19 Jun 2013 - 12:59 am

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee attended the opening round of matches at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil,...

QSL to benefit from delegation’s visit to AFC headquarters 19 Jun 2013 - 12:59 am

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Qatar Stars League (QSL) recently sent a delegation to the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) headquarters in Malaysia in the aim...

F1 driver Massa looking ahead to Ferrari revival 19 Jun 2013 - 12:58 am

LONDON: Brazilian driver Felipe Massa is looking forward to Formula One’s upcoming return to traditional high-speed circuits as a boost for himself and...

Revenge not on Brazil’s agenda, says Marcelo 19 Jun 2013 - 12:58 am

FORTALEZA, Brazil: Brazil left-back Marcelo (pictured) says his side will not be seeking revenge when they renew acquaintance with Mexico in their second...