Sports

Badminton body changes rules after scandal 01 Dec 2012 - 12:56 am

BANGKOK: The Badminton World Federation yesterday announced changes to Olympic doubles rules following a match-throwing scandal at the London Games, but said it...

Al Wakra hold off Al Ahli; Al Gharafa win 01 Dec 2012 - 12:55 am

By Danotzki SantoS DOHA: Al Wakra quashed a late Al Ahli comeback to record a 65-61 win in the Qatar Basketball League (QBL)...

Title win for Qatar’s Carella 01 Dec 2012 - 12:55 am

ABU DHABI, UAE: Qatar’s Alex Carella retained his UIM F1 H20 World Championship title in dramatic circumstances yesterday afternoon’s 21st Grand Prix of...

Watney grabs two-shot lead at World Challenge 01 Dec 2012 - 12:55 am

THOUSAND OAKS, California: Nick Watney, trying to keep the momentum of his recent Malaysian victory going into 2013, seized a two-shot lead yesterday...

NBA: Spurs’ motley crew gives Heat all they can handle 01 Dec 2012 - 12:54 am

MIAMI: A mixed bag of San Antonio Spur bench warmers almost handed the defending NBA champion Miami Heat their first home loss of...

Beckham to keep playing 01 Dec 2012 - 12:54 am

CARSON, California: David Beckham is flattered by the “interesting and exciting options” facing him as he prepares to farewell LA Galaxy and Major...

I am obliged to win the World Cup, says Scolari 01 Dec 2012 - 12:54 am

SAO PAULO: Luiz Felipe Scolari believes Brazil have a solemn duty to win the World Cup on home soil in 2014, but admitted...

Malaga face UEFA sanctions over debts 01 Dec 2012 - 12:53 am

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Qatari-owned Spanish La Liga outfit Malaga are among nine clubs facing UEFA sanctions over unpaid bills, European football’s governing body said...

Ribery ‘100 percent sure’ Bayern will be champions 01 Dec 2012 - 12:53 am

MUNICH, Germany: France winger Franck Ribery has said he is “100 percent sure” that Bayern Munich will finish the season as Bundesliga champions...

Will Ponting spark a retirement rush? 01 Dec 2012 - 12:53 am

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting’s decision to retire could be the start of an exodus of other batting greats, including Indian...

PCB to introduce drug testing in T20 tournament 01 Dec 2012 - 12:52 am

KARACHI: Pakistan will introduce drug testing in its domestic Twenty20 tournament that begins today in accordance with rules from the World Anti-Doping Agency...

South Africa hit back with two late wickets 01 Dec 2012 - 12:52 am

PERTH, Australia: South Africa hit back with two wickets after Australia’s second-string pace attack dismissed the Proteas on a dramatic opening day of...

Bangladesh romp past West Indies 01 Dec 2012 - 12:50 am

KHULNA, Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal and Naeem Islam scored half-centuries while Sohag Gazi took four wickets as Bangladesh beat the West Indies by seven...

Ponting calls time on Test career 30 Nov 2012 - 05:34 am

In a file picture taken on November 24, 2012, Australia’s Ricky Ponting bats against South Africa on the third day of the second...

Reactions to Ricky Ponting’s retirement 30 Nov 2012 - 05:33 am

PERTH: Reactions to Ricky Ponting’s announcement yesterday: South Africa captain Graeme Smith: “I’ve played a lot against Ricky and he’s certainly the most...

New Zealand win Test by 167 runs 30 Nov 2012 - 05:31 am

COLOMBO: Angelo Mathews’ resilience could not deny New Zealand their first Test victory in Sri Lanka in 14 years as the visitors won...

Qatar Red Bull Rally Team set for debut 29 Nov 2012 - 12:39 am

DOHA: Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah will be behind the wheel when Qatar Red Bull Rally Team makes its debut in the 2013 Dakar...

Matthew’s chance for rare hat-trick 29 Nov 2012 - 12:37 am

Qatar Squash Federation (QSF) President, Nabeel Ali Bin Ali (centre) speaking during a press conference at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, yesterday....