Sports

Rossi sets the pace in Barcelona 15 Jun 2013 - 03:40 am

BARCELONA: Valentino Rossi gave his faltering season the urgent kickstart it needed yesterday when he topped the times in practice for tomorrow’s Catalunya...

Handball: Al Sadd celebrate winning Emir Cup 15 Jun 2013 - 03:38 am

Al Sadd players celebrate winning the Emir Cup. Al Sadd beat Al Qiyadah 23-21 in the final held at Al Gharafa Indoor Hall...

Under-pressure Brazil face Japan in opener 15 Jun 2013 - 03:37 am

Brazilian national football team goalkeeper Diego Cavarieli goes for the ball during a training session in Brasilia yesterday. Brazil will face Japan in...

Beckham to return to China with Victoria, say reports 15 Jun 2013 - 03:37 am

BEIJING: Recently retired football superstar David Beckham will be joined by his wife Victoria during a seven day visit to China next week,...

Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid rift 15 Jun 2013 - 03:36 am

MADRID: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo threw further doubt over his future in Spain yesterday by suggesting he has not penned a new...

Schuster new Malaga coach 15 Jun 2013 - 03:36 am

MADRID: Malaga have agreed to appoint former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster as their new coach, the club said yesterday. Schuster, 53, comes...

South Africa reach semis 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: South Africa scraped their way into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on superior net run-rate after their rain-marred match...

Warner ‘lucky’ to be available for Ashes, says CA chief 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

MELBOURNE: David Warner (pictured) is lucky to be available for Ashes selection and the batsman’s attack on England’s Joe Root was “despicable”, according...

Trott an injury doubt for New Zealand match 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: Jonathan Trott could miss England’s must-win Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Cardiff with a quad injury. Often criticised...

Mayhem at Merion as course conquers Open stars 15 Jun 2013 - 03:34 am

ARDMORE, Pennsyl-vania: US Open leader Phil Mickelson began his second round yesterday facing a malevolent course at Merion that already tested the talents...

Old foes India and Pakistan renew rivalry today 15 Jun 2013 - 03:33 am

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy match in Edgbaston today that promises high-voltage action despite the academic nature...

Sri Lanka keep hopes alive 14 Jun 2013 - 02:50 am

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara plays a shot during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy match against England at The Oval cricket ground in London,...

Scottish side Hearts put entire squad up for sale 14 Jun 2013 - 12:52 am

Italian national football team goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon signs autographs for fans outside of his hotel in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...

Messi is latest to attract interest of tax authorities 14 Jun 2013 - 12:52 am

MADRID: Lionel Messi’s picture was on the front pages rather than in the sports sections of the Spanish media yesterday, after the World...

Spain stunned that Messi ‘cheated’ on income tax 14 Jun 2013 - 12:52 am

MADRID: Lionel Messi’s spotless image as the world’s greatest footballer and a humble man has taken a stunning blow with accusations that he...

PSG to open title defence at Montpellier 14 Jun 2013 - 12:51 am

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain will begin their defence of the Ligue 1 title next season against the previous year’s champions, Montpellier, according to fixtures...

Hidayat ends long career 14 Jun 2013 - 12:50 am

Indonesia’s former Olympic and world champion Taufik Hidayat shakes hands with fans following a defeat at the hands of India’s Sai Praneeth at...

Bolt, Blake split wildcards for worlds 14 Jun 2013 - 12:46 am

Sprint champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica speaks during a news conference at the Russian embassy in this June 11, 2013, file photo. KINGSTON:...