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Qatar’s Al Anabi Racing duo keen to score points in Kansas 16 May 2013 - 05:26 am

TOPEKA, Kansas: With both drivers currently in the top six positions of the National Hot Rod Association Top Fuel point standings, the Qatar...

Honda to return to F1 with McLaren: Sources 16 May 2013 - 05:26 am

TOKYO: Honda will return to Formula One in 2015 as McLaren engine partners, replacing Mercedes, sources close to the company said yesterday. Honda’s...

F1 racing needs consistency on licence points, says Stewart 16 May 2013 - 05:25 am

LONDON: Formula One must have a permanent race steward attending all races if a licence penalty points system for drivers is to be...

England are ready for ‘feisty’ New Zealand 16 May 2013 - 05:24 am

England’s captain Alastair Cook (centre) looks on before a team photo before a training session before today’s first Test match against New Zealand...

Kiwi skipper McCullum ponders spin dilemma 16 May 2013 - 05:24 am

LONDON: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum admits he will wait until the last minute before deciding if spinner Bruce Martin or seamer Doug...

Steyn eyes Champions Trophy for Kirsten 16 May 2013 - 05:23 am

MUMBAI: South Africa hope to give coach Gary Kirsten the perfect parting gift by winning next month’s Champions Trophy, and have no fears...

Pune end Kolkata’s IPL campaign; Mumbai win 16 May 2013 - 05:23 am

Ranchi: Yusuf Pathan’s unusual dismissal ended his blazing knock and eliminated Kolkata Knight Riders from the Indian Premier League yesterday. Pathan (72 off...

Clarke confident of being fit for the Ashes series 16 May 2013 - 05:23 am

SYDNEY: Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke said yesterday he was confident his troublesome back would not prevent him from leading Australia in the...

Ferdinand retires from England duty 16 May 2013 - 12:28 am

England defender Rio Ferdinand during a press conference at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, in this file picture of May 29, 2006. Ferdinand ...

Martinez coy over future as Wigan go down 16 May 2013 - 12:28 am

LONDON: Wigan manager Roberto Martinez refused to confirm his future lies with the FA Cup winners after his side’s 4-1 defeat at Arsenal...

Malaga deny allowing Pellegrini to leave 16 May 2013 - 12:27 am

MADRID: Spanish outfit Malaga yesterday denied reports that they have allowed coach Manuel Pellegrini to leave the club at the end of the...

Lyon women’s team offers Cup replay after referee’s error 16 May 2013 - 12:26 am

LYON: Olympique Lyon have offered to replay their women’s French Cup semi-final against Montpellier after going through on penalties thanks to a refereeing...

Al Nasser, Al Neama set to race in Spirit of Qatar at Cocoa Beach 16 May 2013 - 12:25 am

COCOA BEACH, Florida: Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani has confirmed that Mohammed Al Nasser and Ali Al Neama will represent the Spirit...

Tiger confirms defense of Memorial title 16 May 2013 - 12:25 am

DUBLIN, Ohio: World number one Tiger Woods announced yesterday that he will defend his title at next month’s PGA Memorial tournament, using the...

Dominant Pacers crush Knicks, lead series 3-1 16 May 2013 - 12:23 am

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: The Indiana Pacers are on the brink of advancing to the NBA semi-finals after beating New York 93-82 yesterday, behind 26...

Penguins brush aside Senators in opener 16 May 2013 - 12:23 am

LOS ANGELES: Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist and Tomas Vokoun recorded his third straight win since replacing Marc-Andre Fleury as...

Cabrera helps Blue Jays bring down Giants 16 May 2013 - 12:23 am

Toronto: Toronto’s Melky Cabrera went 4-for-5 with two RBIs against his former team as the Blue Jays outslugged San Francisco 10-6 yesterday. Cabrera...

IOC to oversee India return to Olympic fold 16 May 2013 - 12:22 am

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday said it had held successful meetings with exiled member India, following its suspension over claims of...