Sports

Hosts South Africa crush New Zealand in first Test 05 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

CAPE TOWN: Dean Brownlie hit a maiden Test century for New Zealand but could not prevent a South African victory on the third...

Australia lead Sri Lanka on day two 05 Jan 2013 - 12:38 am

SYDNEY: Australia made hard work of grabbing a narrow lead over tenacious Sri Lanka on a second day tarnished by reckless run outs...

Al Rayyan win; Al Wakra stun Al Sadd 05 Jan 2013 - 12:37 am

DOHA: Powerhouse Al Rayyan produced an awesome display in their 77-59 victory against Al Ahli in round two of the Qatar Basketball League,...

South Africa aim to stay ruthless, says Smith 05 Jan 2013 - 12:35 am

CAPE TOWN: South African captain Graeme Smith said yesterday that his team would not rest on their laurels after securing an innings victory...

Radwanska to face Wickmayer in Auckland final 05 Jan 2013 - 12:34 am

Auckland: Agnieszka Radwanska and Yanina Wickmayer used contrasting styles to overcome blustery conditions and battle their way into the final of the ASB...

Ferrer, Gasquet in Doha semis 04 Jan 2013 - 05:59 am

Spain’s David Ferrer returns the ball to Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi during their quarter-final match of the Qatar Open at the Khalifa Intenational Tennis...

Serena and Azarenka to clash in Brisbane semis 04 Jan 2013 - 05:58 am

Serena Williams of the US reacts after missing a shot against compatriot Sloane Stephens in their quarter-final match at the Brisbane International tennis...

Murray battles past local hero Millman 04 Jan 2013 - 05:56 am

Murray battles past local hero MillmanBRISBANE: Andy Murray narrowly avoided the wrath of coach Ivan Lendl after labouring to a 6-1 5-7 6-3...

Wright-Phillips strikes late to stun former club Chelsea 04 Jan 2013 - 05:50 am

Queens Park Rangers’ Shaun Wright-Phillips (left) is mobbed by team-mates after his team defeated Chelsea in their English Premier League match at Stamford...

Real still have a chance of winning La Liga: Ramos 04 Jan 2013 - 05:50 am

Madrid: Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos (pictured) said yesterday that winning La Liga will be difficult but not impossible after the club slipped...

Juventus to start talks with Bilbao striker Llorente 04 Jan 2013 - 05:50 am

ROME: Italian club Juventus is opening talks to buy Athletic Bilbao forward Fernando Llorente after the end of this season, the Spanish club...

Mancini clashes with Balotelli on training ground 04 Jan 2013 - 05:49 am

LONDON: Mario Balotelli’s future at Manchester City was cast into doubt once again yesterday after photographs emerged showing him in an apparent training-ground...

AC Milan storm off pitch after racist chants 04 Jan 2013 - 05:49 am

Milan: AC Milan walked off the pitch during a friendly match at Italian lower side Pro Patria yesterday in protest at racist chanting...

James shines as Heat scrape past Mavericks in overtime 04 Jan 2013 - 05:48 am

Miami: LeBron James got off to a surprisingly slow start but kicked into top gear to lift the NBA champions Miami Heat to...

La Hoor finishes first at QREC 04 Jan 2013 - 05:46 am

Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani (third right) along with jockey Mark Lawson (second right) and officials pose for a picture at Qatar...

QBL: Top teams Al Sadd, Al Rayyan in action today 04 Jan 2013 - 05:44 am

DOHA: Qatar Basketball League (QBL) leaders AlRayyan and Al Sadd will be in action today as round two hostilities resume at the Al...

New changes and format for Qatar International Rally 04 Jan 2013 - 05:44 am

DOHA: New stages and a revised route will be used for the 2013 Qatar International Rally when the new FIA Middle East Rally...

Qatar Airways named official airline of Qatar football team 04 Jan 2013 - 05:43 am

Doha: Qatar Airways and the Qatar Football Association announced a strategic partnership with the carrier being named official airline of Qatar’s national football...