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England now the team to avoid in Cup draw: Woodward 03 Dec 2012 - 08:07 am

LONDON: Clive Woodwardhas said England’s stunning victory over New Zealand has made them the team all other sides will want to avoid in...

Sharpe bows out with a victory 03 Dec 2012 - 08:07 am

CARDIFF: Not only did Nathan Sharpe have to play all 80 gruelling minutes of his final Test match against Wales, but he also...

India maintain perfect record 03 Dec 2012 - 08:05 am

Melbourne: India got a step closer to the quarterfinals by beating world No.6 New Zealand 4-2 in a Pool A match of the...

Hockey: Azerbaijan qualify for Round 2 03 Dec 2012 - 08:03 am

Mohammad Al Enazi (left), Development Director at Qatar Hockey Fedration hands over the World Hockey League trophy to Azerbaijan captain, Saleh Balamiyev at...

Eljaish win thriller against Qatar SC 03 Dec 2012 - 08:01 am

By Danotzki Santos Doha: Fadi Abilmona helped Eljaish to clinch a thrilling 77-76 win over Qatar Sports Club in the Qatar Men’s Basketball...

Bindra backs IOC threat to ban India 03 Dec 2012 - 08:00 am

NEW DELHI: India’s lone individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra yesterday lashed out at the country’s sports officials, saying an Olympic ban could...

NFL player Belcher commits suicide 03 Dec 2012 - 08:00 am

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: A player with US football’s Kansas City Chiefs fatally shot his girlfriend then drove to the team’s stadium and took...

McDowell stays in control 03 Dec 2012 - 07:59 am

THOUSAND OAKS, California: Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell fired a bogey free four-under par 68 yesterday to take a two-shot lead over Keegan Bradley...

Kaymer clinches Nedbank Challenge title 03 Dec 2012 - 07:59 am

SUN CITY, South Africa: Martin Kaymer ensured it was a German-double in Sun City this week as a final round of 69 was...

NBA: Heat rally past Nets 03 Dec 2012 - 07:17 am

Miami: The NBA champions Miami Heat fought back from a 14-point deficit yesterday to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-89 and maintain their perfect...

NBA: Heat rally past Nets 03 Dec 2012 - 07:17 am

Miami: The NBA champions Miami Heat fought back from a 14-point deficit yesterday to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-89 and maintain their perfect...

Boxer Flintoff starts with a win 02 Dec 2012 - 12:35 am

RIGHT: Former England cricketer-turned professional boxer Andrew Flintoff (right) fights US boxer Richard Dawson in their heavyweight bout at the Manchester Arena in...

South Africa on top in Perth 02 Dec 2012 - 12:33 am

PERTH, Australia: Pace spearhead Dale Steyn rediscovered his best form to bowl South Africa into a commanding position on the second day of...

NBA: Spurs fined $250,000 for resting top players 02 Dec 2012 - 12:33 am

NEW YORK: The San Antonio Spurs were fined $250,000 yesterday for sending top players home before a nationally televised game against the Miami...

India, Pakistan should stop resisting change, says hockey legend Ahmad 02 Dec 2012 - 12:26 am

Shahbaz Ahmed, former Pakistan field hockey captain, smiles during an interview in Doha yesterday. Ahmad was part of the bronze-winning Pakistan team at...

Rampant England stun All Blacks 02 Dec 2012 - 12:26 am

LONDON: England ended world champions New Zealand’s 20-match unbeaten run with a stunning 38-21 victory at Twickenham yesterday. Tries from Brad Barritt, Chris...

Beale breaks Wales’ hearts with late try 02 Dec 2012 - 12:24 am

Cardiff: A last-gasp try to Kurtley Beale gave Australia a thrilling 14-12 victory over Wales yesterday which condemned the Welsh to a seventh...

United win thriller against Reading; City, Everton draw 02 Dec 2012 - 12:23 am

LONDON: Manchester United moved three points clear at the Premier League summit after beating Reading 4-3 in a remarkable game yesterday, which was...