Sports

English players’ union backs tougher racism sanctions 25 Oct 2012 - 05:12 am

LONDON: The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) responded to a spate of racism controversies yesterday by publishing a six-point action plan to combat discrimination...

Hosts Barca strike late to shatter Celtic; Chelsea lose 24 Oct 2012 - 06:45 am

Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez celebrates his second goal against Braga during their Champions League Group H match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern...

Bin Hammam’s suspension extended by FIFA, says lawyer 24 Oct 2012 - 06:44 am

LONDON: FIFA has extended the provisional ban on former presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam for another 45 days, the Qatari’s lawyers have said....

‘Everybody doped’ in Armstrong era: WADA chief 24 Oct 2012 - 06:44 am

SYDNEY: World Anti-Doping Agency chief John Fahey (pictured) said yesterday that “everybody doped” in cycling during the Lance Armstrong era and the sport’s...

Ferrero’s singles career ends with defeat 24 Oct 2012 - 06:41 am

VALENCIA, Spain: Juan Carlos Ferrero’s singles career drew to an emotional end when he lost 7-5, 6-3 to fellow Spaniard and close friend...

City seek first win at Ajax 24 Oct 2012 - 06:40 am

Arsenal’s German striker Lukas Podolski (centre) attends a training session on the eve of their Champions League Group B match against FC Schalke...

UEFA will come down hard if racism proved, says Platini 24 Oct 2012 - 06:39 am

PARIS: UEFA President Michel Platini hinted yesterday that European football’s governing body would come down hard on Serbia if claims that several England...

Goal-line technology passes another hurdle 24 Oct 2012 - 06:38 am

ZURICH: Goal-line technology providers GoalRef and Hawk-Eye have been authorised to install their systems worldwide after signing licence agreements with FIFA, football’s world...

Glazers staying at United 24 Oct 2012 - 06:38 am

LONDON: Manchester United’s American owners, the Glazer family, have no interest in selling the club and intend to stay put for “many, many...

Storming start for Serena, Radwanska in Istanbul 24 Oct 2012 - 06:37 am

ISTANBUL: Serena Williams survived an injury scare here yesterday to make a winning start in her bid to cap a brilliant comeback season...

Rossi slams MotoGP, says it is ‘boring’ 24 Oct 2012 - 06:36 am

LONDON: Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi yesterday slammed MotoGP as “boring” and called for a change to the sport. “Now is the worst...

Federer rules out end of season title flourish 24 Oct 2012 - 06:36 am

BASEL, Switzerland: Roger Federer has played down rattling off wins in the season’s closing three events as he did last year after reaching...

Pakistan T20 league hits scheduling concerns 24 Oct 2012 - 06:35 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s plans for a domestic Twenty20 competition along the lines of the Indian Premier League hit a snag yesterday as South Africa...

Giants reach World Series 24 Oct 2012 - 06:34 am

SAN FRANCISCO: Returning from the brink of elimination, the San Francisco Giants reached the World Series by beating St Louis 9-0 yesterday, ousting...

Golf: McIlroy plays down $250m Nike deal rumour 24 Oct 2012 - 06:33 am

SHANGHAI: World number one Rory McIlroy yesterday attempted to brush aside growing speculation that he is about to sign a multi-million deal to...

Basketball: QBF reach agreement with PIBAQ 24 Oct 2012 - 06:32 am

Ahmad Ali Al Mawlawi (centre), Secretary General and Khamis Al Sheraim, Board member of Qatar Basketball Federation, opens the first match of the...

QOC releases 19th edition of Qatar Sport magazine 24 Oct 2012 - 06:31 am

DOHA: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has released the 19th edition of its official magazine Qatar Sport Magazine. The newly-released edition is packed with...

Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes reunite at BMW Masters 24 Oct 2012 - 06:30 am

SHANGHAI: Jose Maria Olazabal was reunited with his Ryder Cup heroes on a fun-filled yesterday before the serious action begins at the $7m...