Sports

UEFA appeals own Serbia racism fine 27 Dec 2012 - 09:44 am

Nyon, Switzerland: UEFA are appealing their own decision to fine Serbia 80,000 euros for the violence and racist abuse in an Under-21 match...

Hafeez, Malik star in Pakistan’s win 26 Dec 2012 - 12:56 am

Pakistan skipper Mohammed Hafeez slog-sweeps a delivery while India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni watches on during the first T20 clash between the two...

Jayawardene ready for ‘battle’ in Melbourne 26 Dec 2012 - 12:55 am

MELBOURNE: Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has no illusions about the hostile reception awaiting his team at Melbourne Cricket Ground but insists it...

Nadal out of exhibition series in Abu Dhabi 26 Dec 2012 - 12:54 am

DUBAI: Rafael Nadal’s comeback from a long-term knee injury has been put on hold by an illness that has ruled him out of...

Asia delights at the Games but big sports names flop 26 Dec 2012 - 12:52 am

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao speaks during a news conference at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York in this June 2012...

‘Boy Wonder’ comes of age in 2012 26 Dec 2012 - 12:52 am

LOS ANGELES: Rory McIlroy’s (pictured) dominance on both sides of the Atlantic and the clearest hint yet at the exciting potential in China...

Australian skipper Clarke facing Boxing Day fitness test 26 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

MELBOURNE: Australia will wait until the very last minute to decide if Michael Clarke has recovered sufficiently from a hamstring injury to lead...

Barca back in charge in Spain 26 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

BARCELONA: With Barcelona having made a record start to the season and Lionel Messi hitting the most goals in a calendar year it...

A testing time for the points leaders 26 Dec 2012 - 12:49 am

LONDON: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (pictured) has presided over enough festive fixtures to know rotation is the key as he prepares for...

Benitez eyes title push with resurgent Chelsea 26 Dec 2012 - 12:48 am

NORWICH, United Kingdom: Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea are showing signs they are capable of mounting a title challenge as the Blues prepare to...

Unbeaten India qualify for final 25 Dec 2012 - 12:48 am

India’s Aiyappa Mukkatira (left) tries to dispossess Pakistan’s Shakeel Abassi during their Asian Champions Trophy hockey match at Al Rayyan Stadium yesterday. India...

Old foes Pakistan, India renew rivalry today 25 Dec 2012 - 12:41 am

India captain MS Dhoni (left) and Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi shake hands on the eve of the T20 match in Bengaluru. Bengaluru: Pakistan skipper...

Pakistan team pins hope on experienced bowlers 24 Dec 2012 - 11:41 pm

In this December 15, 2012, file photo, new batting consultant Inzamam-ul-Haq guides Pakistan team members (from left) Umar Akmal, Mohammed Hafeez and Kamran...

I learnt a lot from Sachin, says Dhoni 24 Dec 2012 - 11:41 pm

Bengaluru: Terming Sachin Tendulkar’s contribution to cricket as immense, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (pictured above, left) yesterday said he had learnt a...

Captain Clarke confident of playing in Boxing Day Test 24 Dec 2012 - 11:40 pm

MELBOURNE: Australian captain Michael Clarke batted in the nets yesterday and voiced confidence he would play the Boxing Day Test, although selectors said...

Tickets and hospitality packages now on sale for Qatar Masters 24 Dec 2012 - 11:31 pm

DOHA: Tickets for next month’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters golf tournament are now on sale, the organisers yesterday announced. Played for the first...

Key sporting moments of 2012 24 Dec 2012 - 11:29 pm

LONDON: Here are the key moments from the world of sports in 2012. January 28 - Victoria Azarenka becomes the first Belarusian to...

Williams walks free after English FA take no action 24 Dec 2012 - 11:25 pm

LONDON: Swansea defender Ashley Williams will not face the Football Association charge after Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson slammed the Wales star for...