Sports

Degenkolb wins again as Contador retains lead 06 Sep 2014 - 12:27 am

German cyclist of Giant-Shimano team John Degenkolb celebrates after winning the 12th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race over 166.4km from...

Federer pulls off great escape to reach semis 06 Sep 2014 - 12:13 am

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Gael Monfils of France during their men’s quarter-final match on Day Eleven of the 2014 US...

Top coaches ready to lock horns in NY 06 Sep 2014 - 12:11 am

From left: Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg AND Michael Chang NEW YORK: Michael Chang versus Boris Becker and Goran Ivanisevic up against Stefan Edberg...

Standoff over India’s Asian Games delegation rumbles on 06 Sep 2014 - 12:01 am

MUMBAI: India’s sports authority has recommended slashing the country’s proposed Asian Games delegation by a third and sending only medal hopefuls to South...

Rosberg on top as engine problems cost Hamilton 06 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

Mercedes Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany steers his car during the first practice session of the Italian F1 Grand Prix in...

Williams pay price for better show 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

LONDON: Investment to restore the on-track performance at Formula One team Williams pushed the former world champions into a financial loss in the...

Italy off to flying start under Conte with victory over Dutch 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...

I feel like a footballer again, says Suarez 05 Sep 2014 - 11:58 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona in this August 15 file photo. BARCELONA: Luis...

Ibrahimovic rules out Sweden cap record push 05 Sep 2014 - 11:57 pm

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not expect to finish his career as his country’s all-time record cap winner. The PSG forward...

Shiraz Rally set to begin on Sep 24 05 Sep 2014 - 11:56 pm

SHIRAZ, Iran: Hani Shaaban, the Manager of Shiraz Trial Rally confirmed that all the administrative and technical teams are ready for the first...

England ‘Root’ out threat of whitewash with easy win 05 Sep 2014 - 11:54 pm

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is presented with the trophy after the fifth ODI against England in Leeds, Northern England yesterday. India clinch...

India series: Shaharyar admits Mumbai attacks still a hurdle 05 Sep 2014 - 11:53 pm

Shaharyar Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board speaks with media representatives in Karachi yesterday. KARACHI: Pakistan cricket chief Shaharyar Khan yesterday admitted...

Neymar named Brazil captain for friendlies 05 Sep 2014 - 11:52 pm

Brazilian player Neymar practises during a training session at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Thursday. MIAMI: Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed...

Shehzad to face disciplinary action for religious ‘banter’ 05 Sep 2014 - 11:51 pm

Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad (left) gestures with Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka in this last week’s file photo. KARACHI: Opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad faces...

Pakistan court ends national board row 05 Sep 2014 - 11:51 pm

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani court yesterday rejected objections to the national cricket board’s new constitution, saving the sport another administrative crisis after a previous...

Ex-Al Arabi manager to coach Korea 05 Sep 2014 - 11:50 pm

SEOUL: South Korea appointed former Germany international and managerial journeyman Uli Stielike as the national team’s new coach yesterday, in a surprise move...

Qatar Stars League and QSL clubs donate money to Gaza 04 Sep 2014 - 09:39 pm

Palestine ambassador HE Moner Ganem to Qatar receiving the donation from the Qatar Stars League officials and representatives of QSL clubs. Doha: Qatar...

Lekhwiya’s Laudrup named QSL Coach of the Month 04 Sep 2014 - 09:38 pm

Michael Laudrup of Lekhwiya, winner of the of Qatar Stars League (QSL) Coach of the Month award for August, poses with his trophy. ...