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New coach Benitez focused on short-term role at Chelsea 23 Nov 2012 - 01:10 pm

LONDON: Rafael Benitez said he was focused on the job in hand, rather than worrying about being a stop-gap appointment, after being presented...

FIFA turn down Drogba loan request 23 Nov 2012 - 01:09 pm

PARIS: FIFA have turned down a request from Ivorian striker Didier Drogba to be allowed to leave Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua on loan...

QSL: Al Sadd look to extend unbeaten run 23 Nov 2012 - 01:08 pm

Eljaish coach Razvan Lucescu (right) and Al Wakra coach Mohammad Bazadarevic are seeen chatting, on the eve of their Qatar Stars League (QSL)...

Dahash wins Challenge Cup at Al Rayyan race track 23 Nov 2012 - 12:18 pm

The podium winners at the Challenge Cup pose for a group picture at the Al Rayyan race track, yesterday. Mohammed Al Sulaiti’s Dahash...

Samuels, Bravo lift West Indies 23 Nov 2012 - 12:17 pm

KHULNA, Bangladesh: Marlon Samuels hit a fighting century to help the West Indies reach 241-2 at the close on the second day of...

Ashes 2013: CA announces series itinerary 23 Nov 2012 - 12:17 pm

SYDNEY: England will again play four tour matches in addition to the five Tests on the 2013-14 Ashes tour of Australia, Cricket Australia...

India look to maintain momentum in Mumbai 23 Nov 2012 - 12:17 pm

Mumbai: Even if the ball “doesn’t spin from ball one”, India are expected to overcome the challenge from England in the second Test,...

Australian run glut in Adelaide 23 Nov 2012 - 12:15 pm

ADELAIDE, Australia: Michael Clarke posted a successive double century and David Warner and Michael Hussey unleashed whirlwind hundreds as Australia pummelled a demoralised...

Donald holds early advantage 23 Nov 2012 - 12:13 pm

Dubai: All it took was 18 holes for the cream to rise to the top as world No.2 Luke Donald took a one-shot...

Tennis: Nadal headlines 2013 Qatar Open line-up 23 Nov 2012 - 12:12 pm

DOHA: Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will be among the star names to play at the 2013 Qatar ExxonMobil Open, the Qatar Tennis...

NHL owners mull latest offer to end lockout 23 Nov 2012 - 12:12 pm

NEW YORK: National Hockey League owners were reviewing the latest offer from the players’ union yesterday, but both sides remain far apart as...

Durant, Westbrook propel Thunder to win 23 Nov 2012 - 12:11 pm

Oklahoma: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook stepped up in overtime to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-111 win over the Los...

Qatar Hockey League 23 Nov 2012 - 12:08 pm

Three-time Qatar Hockey League (QHL) champions Wanderers Hockey Club Qatar pose for a picture before the start of their QHL match against Messaid...

Chelsea sack manager Di Matteo 22 Nov 2012 - 01:23 am

LONDON: Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked after the European champions were left facing elimination at the group stage of the...

Hasan lifts Bangladesh with hundred on debut 22 Nov 2012 - 01:21 am

KHULNA, Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s Abul Hasan became only the second man in 135 years of Test cricket to hit a debut hundred while batting...

South Africa turn to spin for Adelaide Test 22 Nov 2012 - 01:19 am

ADELAIDE, Australia: Skipper Graeme Smith has backed legspinner Imran Tahir to trouble Australia’s left-handers as South Africa seek to establish control of the...

Latif goes to court to demand PCB reform 22 Nov 2012 - 01:18 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain Rashid Latif (pictured) went to court yesterday, demanding sweeping reforms to the national cricket governing body including the election...

Sri Lanka name five pacemen for Australia tour 22 Nov 2012 - 01:18 am

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka selectors have packed their Test squad full of pace bowlers as they expect to encounter seamer-friendly conditions when they travel...