Sports

McIlroy seeks ‘solace’ and form at Korea Open 17 Oct 2013 - 07:00 am

SEOUL: Troubled former world number one Rory McIlroy admitted he was “seeking solace” as he prepared to begin a lucrative three-week Asian swing...

Pakistan sense win in Abu Dhabi 17 Oct 2013 - 03:55 am

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq celebrates his century on the third day of their first Test against South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket...

Double for Mounir at QTF InterContinental tennis tourney 16 Oct 2013 - 05:09 am

The prize winners at the QTF InterContinental tennis tournament pose for a picture along with Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) officials at InterContinental Doha...

Indonesian tycoon takes control of Inter 16 Oct 2013 - 05:08 am

MILAN: Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir has acquired a majority stake in Inter Milan, club president Massimo Moratti confirmed yesterday. “We have signed with...

Brazil made to work hard by troubled Zambia 16 Oct 2013 - 05:08 am

BEIJING: World Cup hosts Brazil were made to work hard for a 2-0 win yesterday over a Zambia side whose coach quit last...

British driver Edwards dies in Porsche crash 16 Oct 2013 - 05:07 am

LONDON: British motorpsort was in mourning yesterday following the death of driver Sean Edwards (pictured) at the Queensland Raceway in Australia. The London-born...

Manzoor century gives Pakistan lead in first Test 16 Oct 2013 - 05:06 am

Pakistan’s opener Khurram Manzoor (right) bats during the second day of their first Test against South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium...

Tendulkar to play final match at home in Mumbai 16 Oct 2013 - 05:06 am

MUMBAI: Cricket’s most prolific run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar will play his 200th and final Test match at his home ground in Mumbai against West...

Row over Australia sponsor censorship claims 16 Oct 2013 - 05:05 am

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia yesterday accused of censoring a sponsorship message warning against mixing alcohol and sport because it conflicts with lucrative drinks deals,...

India look to level series in second ODI against Australia 16 Oct 2013 - 05:05 am

JAIPUR: Having lost the first ODI of the series by 72 runs, hosts India will look to plug their batting and bowling loopholes...

Phillip Island braces for Stoner-free era 16 Oct 2013 - 05:04 am

MELBOURNE: The retirement of Casey Stoner ) will be keenly felt at Sunday’s Australian MotoGP, where the two-time world champion’s domination was a...

Golf: Woods was set to pass Nicklaus’ record: Player 16 Oct 2013 - 05:04 am

NEW YORK: Golf legend Gary Player believes Tiger Woods, before he changed his swing, was on target to smash Jack Nicklaus’ record of...

McIlroy tight-lipped over Wozniacki split rumours 16 Oct 2013 - 05:04 am

SEOUL: Former world number one Rory McIlroy was tight-lipped yesterday about reports he has split from long-term partner Caroline Wozniacki and said he...

Farah set to miss Commonwealth Games, ‘proud’ to run for England 16 Oct 2013 - 05:04 am

LONDON: Mo Farah said yesterday he does not plan to compete at next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The reigning Olympic 5,000 metres...

WADA slams Jamaican dope testing 16 Oct 2013 - 05:03 am

LAUSANNE: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has again expressed its unhappiness at the way Jamaica’s anti-doping programme has responded to the five positive...

Robson splits with coach Maclagan 16 Oct 2013 - 05:03 am

LONDON: British number one Laura Robson has ended her coaching relationship with Miles Maclagan after just four months together. The 19-year-old started working...

Brands books Vienna showdown with Tsonga 16 Oct 2013 - 05:03 am

STOCKHOLM: Daniel Brands booked a date with top seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as he sent a second home player to a first-round defeat yesterday...

Bosnia, Russia book Brazil berth 16 Oct 2013 - 02:54 am

Russia’s Victor Fayzulin (left) vies with Azerbaijan’s Elnur Allahverdiyev during their FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifying football match in Baku, yesterday. PARIS: Bosnia-Herzegovina...