Sports

Euro 2020 to take place across Europe: UEFA 07 Dec 2012 - 01:02 am

LAUSANNE: UEFA’s executive committee has given the green light to holding the European championships in 2020 across the continent, the ruling body’s secretary-general...

Olympics: 2012 Games increase English sport participation 07 Dec 2012 - 12:59 am

LONDON: This year’s Olympics and Paralympics in London has led to record numbers of people in England participating in sport, according to a...

Champions Australia to meet India in semi-finals 07 Dec 2012 - 12:52 am

MELBOURNE: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan marched into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy while Australia’s hopes of a fifth straight title remain on...

Very Nice Name seals the deal at REC 07 Dec 2012 - 12:48 am

DOHA: Very Nice Name yesterday won the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy by winning the feature race at Al Rayyan Park. ...

Shehata sacked as Al Arabi coach 07 Dec 2012 - 12:48 am

DOHA: Former Egypt boss Hassan Shehata, who led them to three African Nations Cup titles, has been sacked as Al Arabi coach, after...

Hughes wins Test place for Sri Lanka 07 Dec 2012 - 12:47 am

SYDNEY: Phil Hughes was yesterday handed another chance to resurrect his Australian career after being recalled as a replacement for Ricky Ponting in...

Senden takes early lead 07 Dec 2012 - 12:47 am

SYDNEY: Australian John Senden enjoyed calm morning conditions to fire a six-under-par 66 for a two-shot lead over world number four Justin Rose...

Schwartzel leads in Thailand 07 Dec 2012 - 12:46 am

Chonburi, Thailand: Charl Schwartzel banished the injury woes that have marred his season to take the overnight lead at the Thailand Golf Championship...

Asian Tour could face further legal challenges: Lawyers 07 Dec 2012 - 12:45 am

SINGAPORE: The Asian Tour could face further legal proceedings from disgruntled golfers in the wake of losing a restraint of trade case last...

2013 AFC Champions League: Qatar’s Lekhwiya in Group B 07 Dec 2012 - 12:45 am

DOHA: Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Lekhwiya yesterday were drawn in Group B of the 2013 AFC Champions League, the region’s showpiece club...

Crawford sizzles in Clippers’ big win over Mavs 07 Dec 2012 - 12:43 am

LOS ANGELES: Jamal Crawford once again sizzled off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers pounded the struggling Dallas Mavericks 112-90 with a...

Anderson, Panesar keep India in check 06 Dec 2012 - 12:59 am

Sachin Tendulkar of India plays a stroke against England on the first day of the third Test in Kolkata yesterday. Kolkata: Notwithstanding a...

Ashes 2013: Warne’s ‘comeback’ speculation sets media abuzz 06 Dec 2012 - 12:58 am

SYDNEY: Shane Warne (pictured) yesterday apologised to Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke after comments about a possible dramatic return for next year’s Ashes...

No easy games, says Squash star Willstrop 06 Dec 2012 - 12:56 am

by Armstrong Vas DOHA: World No.1 James Willstrop (pictured) of England says the standard of the game has reached an all-time high and...

Samuels guides WI home 06 Dec 2012 - 12:44 am

MIRPUR: Marlon Samuels hit a fighting hundred to help the West Indies stage a comeback in their One-Day Internationals series against Bangladesh with...

Sri Lanka see backlash from Aussie ‘wounded soldiers’ 06 Dec 2012 - 12:44 am

SYDNEY: Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has warned his team to be wary of a backlash from Australia in their three-Test series after...

Back problem for Aussie captain Clarke 06 Dec 2012 - 12:43 am

SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke is suffering from a sore back and has been ordered to miss the opening round of the Big...

Suspended IOA elects tainted official 06 Dec 2012 - 12:42 am

NEW DELHI: The suspended Indian Olympic Association announced the election of a tainted sports official as its secretary-general yesterday, rebuffing the world governing...