Sports

NBA champs Miami Heat begin title defence today 30 Oct 2012 - 03:55 am

WASHINGTON: LeBron James had yet to claim an NBA championship when he arrived in Miami two years ago, boldly predicting multiple title runs...

Falcons humble Eagles to remain unbeaten 30 Oct 2012 - 03:55 am

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Matt Ryan connected on three first-half touchdown passes to lead Atlanta to a 30-17 victory over Philadelphia yesterday that saw the...

Scutaro’s title dream comes true 30 Oct 2012 - 03:54 am

DETROIT, Michigan: Marco Scutaro had dreamed of winning the World Series since he was an 18-year-old Venezuelan teenager who came to the United...

McIlroy, Woods cause fan frenzy in China 30 Oct 2012 - 03:52 am

ZHENGZHOU, China: Rory McIlroy beat Tiger Woods by a single shot yesterday in a big-money 18-hole showdown between the world’s top two before...

Red Bull need three perfect races: Chief 30 Oct 2012 - 03:52 am

NEW DELHI: Red Bull need three “perfect” race weekends to ensure a third straight drivers’ and constructors’ world championship double after Sebastian Vettel’s...

I thrive on being world number one: McIlroy 30 Oct 2012 - 03:51 am

China: Rory McIlroy believes becoming golf’s world number one has lifted his game to new heights and that he will be hard to...

McIlroy to have upper hand against Woods, says Donald 30 Oct 2012 - 03:51 am

HONG KONG: Luke Donald yesterday tipped world number one Rory McIlroy to have the upper hand in a potentially mouth-watering battle for supremacy...

Lorenzo ‘liberated’ by MotoGP title win 30 Oct 2012 - 03:51 am

PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia: New world MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo says he feels liberated after winning a season-long battle with the powerful Repsol Honda...

Arsenal target last eight 30 Oct 2012 - 03:49 am

READING, United Kingdom: Jack Wilshere’s comeback helped quieten dissent at Arsenal but frustrations will return if Arsene Wenger’s side fail to reach the...

Messi heads Ballon d’Or shortlist 30 Oct 2012 - 03:49 am

PARIS: Fresh from hitting his 300th career goal in a weekend swamping of Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona icon Lionel Messi heads a 23-strong shortlist...

Real Madrid hit five to stay in title shake-up 30 Oct 2012 - 03:49 am

MADRID: Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored twice as Real Madrid cruised to a 5-0 victory at Mallorca on Sunday night to...

Murray blames compressed calendar for pullouts 30 Oct 2012 - 03:48 am

PARIS: Andy Murray predicted scheduling trouble for future late-season ATP events once the World Tour Finals leave London after 2013, with the new...

Cook ready for India’s challenge 30 Oct 2012 - 03:47 am

MUMBAI: England’s new Test captain Alastair Cook said yesterday his team was determined to defy history and win a Test series in India...

Pietersen set to end England exile 30 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

MUMBAI: Kevin Pietersen’s England exile following a controversial text-message row will end today when he plays against India A in a three-day match....

Wade gets nod over Haddin for South Africa Test 30 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

Sydney: Matthew Wade was named yesterday as Australia’s wicketkeeper for the opening clash against South Africa in Brisbane next week, suggesting Brad Haddin’s...

Kiwis keen to improve Pallekele T20 record 30 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: New Zealand will be determined to erase bitter memories of the Pallekele ground when they clash with Sri Lanka in...

Pakistan insists T20 league plans are on course 30 Oct 2012 - 03:45 am

KARACHI, Pakistan: Pakistan cricket authorities insisted yesterday that preparations were well on course for a Twenty20 league with international stars in March next...

Controversial victory for Man United 29 Oct 2012 - 04:25 am

Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez celebrates his goal against Chelsea during their English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in London, yesterday. LONDON: Javier...