Sports

Nasser reigns supreme at Kuwait Rally 23 Mar 2013 - 11:54 pm

Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah won the Kuwait Rally to extend his lead in the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Al Attiyah’s...

Bahrain edge past Qatar 23 Mar 2013 - 04:58 am

Qatar’s Abdulkarim Hassan (right) fights for ball possession against Bahrain’s Abdulwahab Al Malood during their 2015 Asian Cup qualifying match at National Stadium...

Australia struggle against spinners 23 Mar 2013 - 04:58 am

New Delhi: The Australian batting collapsed yet again, this time on a crumbling Ferozeshah Kotla wicket here, and the visitors ended the opening...

Fulton shines for New Zealand 23 Mar 2013 - 04:58 am

AUCKLAND: Peter Fulton scored his maiden Test century as he anchored New Zealand to an impressive 250 for one at the close of...

West Indies crush Zimbabwe again 23 Mar 2013 - 04:57 am

ROSEAU, Dominica: West Indies cruised to an innings and 65-run victory over Zimbabwe to clinch the second and final Test inside three days...

Cycling giant Merckx fitted with pacemaker, says report 23 Mar 2013 - 04:57 am

BRUSSELS: Cycling legend Eddy Merckx has been fitted with a cardiac pacemaker to correct a heart rhythm problem, he was quoted as saying...

Struggling Portugal pinch a point 23 Mar 2013 - 04:56 am

PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face a struggle to book an automatic World Cup berth after they just squeaked a 3-3 draw away to...

FIFA committee fails to agree on age limits 23 Mar 2013 - 04:55 am

ZURICH: FIFA’s executive committee has failed to agree whether age and mandate limits should be placed on senior officials. The world governing body’s...

West Ham to make London Stadium their new home 23 Mar 2013 - 04:55 am

LONDON: Soccer club West Ham United will move into the Olympic Stadium from 2016 thanks to a deal yesterday that makes the venue...

Balotelli lauds own goal but rues missed chances 23 Mar 2013 - 04:55 am

Milan: Mario Balotelli admitted he should have scored more in a 2-2 friendly draw with Brazil despite scoring a superb equaliser for the...

World football body lifts ban on friendlies in Iraq 23 Mar 2013 - 04:54 am

BAGHDAD: FIFA lifted a ban on international football friendlies in Iraqi stadiums yesterday, permitting matches in Baghdad for the first time since the...

Golf: Rose blooms in Woods pairing for Palmer lead 23 Mar 2013 - 04:54 am

ORLANDO, Florida: Justin Rose, thriving in the spotlight that comes with playing alongside Tiger Woods, fired a seven-under 65 yesterday to seize a...

Eljaish striker Adriano eyeing winner’s medal 23 Mar 2013 - 04:54 am

DOHA: Time is running out for Adriano to add some silverware to his own personal trophy cabinet. The Brazilian striker can’t wait for...

UAE beat Uzbekistan at home 23 Mar 2013 - 04:53 am

Abu Dhabi: Two goals in two second-half minutes saw the United Arab Emirates (UAE) come from behind to register an impressive 2-1 win...

Raikkonen still the fastest 23 Mar 2013 - 04:53 am

SEPANG: Kimi Raikkonen carried the form that propelled him to a season-opening victory to Sepang yesterday after the Finn edged a fascinating first...

Serena starts with easy win 23 Mar 2013 - 04:52 am

MIAMI: Serena Williams got her quest for a record sixth Miami WTA title off to a brisk start yesterday with a 6-1, 6-1...

Court One roof remains in Wimbledon plans 23 Mar 2013 - 04:52 am

LONDON: Wimbledon officials yesterday confirmed that they are considering a proposal to build a roof on the All England Club’s Court One. The...

Capriati faces charges for attacking ex-boyfriend 23 Mar 2013 - 04:52 am

MIAMI: Former tennis World No. 1 Jennifer Capriati has been summoned to appear in court on April 17 to face allegations she stalked...