Sports

Blatter ‘appalled’ by racism at Milan-Roma game 13 May 2013 - 11:28 pm

ZURICH: FIFA President Sepp Blatter was ‘appalled’ by racist jeering directed at AC Milan’s Mario Balotelli during their Serie A match against AS...

Ferguson exit no surprise to Arsenal manager Wenger 13 May 2013 - 11:28 pm

LONDON: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted long-time rival Alex Ferguson’s decision to retire as Manchester United manager was no surprise to him....

PSG end long wait for title 13 May 2013 - 11:26 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain sealed their first Ligue 1 title since 1994 with a 1-0 win at Lyon on Sunday. Marseille’s 2-1 win over...

PSG’s players relieved to finally seal the title 13 May 2013 - 11:25 pm

PSG’s President Nasser Al Khelaifi of Qatar celebrates with French defender Mamadou Sakho after PSG won the French L1 match against Lyon on...

Ibrahimovic brings magic touch to Ligue 1 13 May 2013 - 11:24 pm

PARIS: French soccer braced itself for a lively domestic season when Zlatan Ibrahimovic (pictured) joined PSG last year and the much-travelled Sweden striker...

Al Khelaifi says coach Ancelloti is fantastic guy 13 May 2013 - 11:23 pm

PARIS: Paris St Germain have rejected a bid by Real Madrid to hire coach Carlo Ancelotti, club president Nasser Al Khelaifi said yesterday....

3x3 set for Doha debut as QBF welcomes Asia’s best 13 May 2013 - 11:22 pm

A view of the redeveloped ice rink at the Villaggio Mall in Doha where the inaugural edition of the FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship...

Al Arabi, Al Ahli post key Emir Cup wins 13 May 2013 - 11:21 pm

Al Ahli players (in green) attempt to block shot during their side’s Emir Cup match against Qatar SC at Al Arabi Indoor Hall...

We are ready for the big show, says QBF President Sheikh Saoud 13 May 2013 - 11:20 pm

DOHA: Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (pictured), President of Qatar Basketball Federation (QFB) said the stage was set for inaugural FIBA Asia...

Nepal aim to build on past 3x3 gains at Doha event 13 May 2013 - 11:19 pm

DOHA: Nepal, one of the participating countries at the 1st FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship for Men and Women, is keen to leave a...

India deny Champions Trophy pullout threat 13 May 2013 - 11:19 pm

NEW DELHI: India have no plans to pull out of next month’s Champions Trophy over a rumbling controversy surrounding a former Indian player’s...

Pakistan face tough ‘tests’ 13 May 2013 - 11:18 pm

LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket squad fly to Britain early today, seeking to win next month’s Champions Trophy and avoid any repetition of the scandal...

Robson stuns Venus, sets up Serena clash 13 May 2013 - 11:18 pm

ROME: Briton Laura Robson beat Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 in blustery conditions at the ATP/WTA Rome Masters yesterday and now faces the second...

Federer and Murray not worried over gay players 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

ROME: Roger Federer and Andy Murray insisted yesterday that any player who came out as gay would not face discrimination on the tour....

Tomic father’s assault trial postponed 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

MADRID: A Spanish court on Monday postponed to October the trial of John Tomic, father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic, for allegedly...

Wiggins upbeat over Giro hopes 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

CORDENONS, Italy: Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins remains optimistic about his flagging Giro d’Italia chances and says it will be a new...

Westra wins first stage in California 13 May 2013 - 11:16 pm

ESCONDIDO, California: Dutchman Lieuwe Westra seized the yellow jersey at the Tour of California after winning the 165 kilometre (130 mile) opening stage...

Warriors beat Spurs in extra time 13 May 2013 - 11:15 pm

San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (left) loses control of the ball against Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry during Game 4 of their NBA...