Sports

Trio confesses; BCCI suspends another player in spot-fixing case 18 May 2013 - 05:21 am

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) swung into action yesterday calling an emergency meeting and suspending a cricketer,...

Strauss wants Pietersen fit for Ashes series 18 May 2013 - 05:20 am

LONDON: Former England captain Andrew Strauss said yesterday it was important for the side’s Ashes prospects that star batsman Kevin Pietersen regained full...

Berdych stuns Djokovic at Rome Masters 18 May 2013 - 05:20 am

ROME: World number one Novak Djokovic crashed to defeat at the Rome Masters at the hands of big-serving Tomas Berdych yesterday while Maria...

Farewells take centre stage on final day in EPL 18 May 2013 - 05:18 am

LONDON: With Champions League qualification the only major issue still to be decided, focus on the final day of the Premier League season...

Scholes ‘sad’ to see old ally Beckham retire 18 May 2013 - 05:18 am

LONDON: Paul Scholes says his former Manchester United and England team-mate David Beckham’s decision to retire is a “sad day”. Scholes and Beckham,...

Second year of Euro ban for Malaga waived 18 May 2013 - 05:18 am

MADRID: The second season of a two-year suspension on Malaga competing in European competition has been lifted by UEFA after the Spanish club...

Beckham to play; Ancelotti keeps quiet on future 18 May 2013 - 05:17 am

PARIS: Retiring David Beckham will feature in Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain’s match at home to Stade Brest today, coach Carlo Ancelotti...

Al Arabi trounce Al Ahli; Qatar SC defeat Al Sadd 18 May 2013 - 05:16 am

A player of Qatar Sports Club spikes the ball during their Volleyball Emir Cup match against Al Sadd at Al Arabi Stadium yesterday....

Cavendish claims fourth win at Giro; Wiggins out 18 May 2013 - 05:14 am

CHERASCO, Italy: Mark Cavendish claimed his fourth win of the 96th Giro d’Italia yesterday after sprinting to victory in the 13th stage, at...

Handball: Qatar win Asian Beach Championship title 18 May 2013 - 05:13 am

The Qatari beach handball team members and officials pose for a picture after winning the Asian Beach Handball Championship in Hong Kong recently....

Spurs hold off Warriors to advance in play-offs 18 May 2013 - 05:12 am

Tony Parker (9) of the San Antonio Spurs congratulates Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors after Game Six of their Western...

Kings shock Sharks, take 2-0 series lead 18 May 2013 - 05:12 am

LOS ANGELES: Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles fought back from a goal down with less than two minutes to play to stun the...

Ji, Thompson share lead 18 May 2013 - 05:11 am

MOBILE, Alabama: South Korea’s Ji Eun-Hee fired a bogey-free seven-under 65 yesterday to grab a share of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic first-round...

Course-record 60 puts Bradley on top in Texas 18 May 2013 - 05:11 am

IRVING, Texas: Keegan Bradley fired 10 birdies and an eagle in a course-record 60 yesterday to seize a three-shot lead after the first...

Spirited Qatar Maroon win 3x3 FIBA Asia championship 17 May 2013 - 04:50 am

The captain and team members of hosts Qatar Maroon, winners of the the inaugural 3x3 FIBA Asia Men’s Championship, pose for a picture...

Honda set to return as engine supplier in 2015 17 May 2013 - 04:50 am

TOKYO: Japanese automaker Honda said yesterday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in...

Rossi targets 80th win at French GP 17 May 2013 - 04:49 am

LE MANS, France: Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi targets an 80th career MotoGP win on Sunday at the French Grand Prix, where he...

Nadal survives Gulbis test as Djokovic, Serena win 17 May 2013 - 04:49 am

ROME: Defending champion Rafael Nadal endured a three-set thriller before overcoming big-hitting Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 yesterday to reach the...