Sports

Striker Neymar’s brain on auto-pilot: Neurologists 26 Jul 2014 - 01:03 am

Brazilian superstar Neymar TOKYO: Brazilian superstar Neymar’s brain activity while dancing past opponents is less than 10 percent the level of amateur players,...

Pendrith one off pace at Canadian Open 26 Jul 2014 - 01:02 am

Seung-Yul Noh reads the green of the 11th hole during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open at Royal Montreal GC -...

Pinto quits as Costa Rica coach 26 Jul 2014 - 01:01 am

Colombian coach Jorge Luis Pinto reacts during a press conference in San Jose, Costa Rica, last week, where it was announced that Pinto...

Japanese referee shrugs off World Cup criticism 26 Jul 2014 - 01:00 am

TOKYO: The Japanese referee whose decisions in the opening match of the World Cup triggered a storm of controversy has shrugged off criticism...

Juventus sign Argentina’s Pereyra 26 Jul 2014 - 12:59 am

ROME: Juventus have signed Argentine winger Roberto Pereyra from Udinese in a 15.5m euro ($20.8m) deal, the Italian Serie A champions said yesterday....

Qatar prepares to host motor sport’s finest in Dec 26 Jul 2014 - 12:32 am

QMMF President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (left) with FIA President Jean Todt DOHA: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) is pulling...

Hamilton stays on top in Hungarian GP practice 26 Jul 2014 - 12:30 am

Mercedes-AMG’s driver Lewis Hamilton prepares for the second practice session of the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix in their box of the pit lane...

Amla, De Villiers dig in for SA 26 Jul 2014 - 12:28 am

South Africa’s AB de Villiers plays a shot during the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports...

Al-Feroz Youngsters win inaugural Ramadan Tournament 26 Jul 2014 - 12:26 am

Doha: Al-Feroz Youngsters CC defeated Elite Force Choudhary CC by 41 runs to win the inaugural West End Park Ramadan Tournament at West...

Jadeja fined over Anderson incident 26 Jul 2014 - 12:26 am

LONDON: India’s Ravindra Jadeja has been fined half his match fee for his involvement in an altercation with England quick bowler James Anderson...

Navardauskas wins Stage 19 25 Jul 2014 - 10:04 pm

Lithuania’s Ramunas Navardauskas celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France race between Maubourguet...

Lin excited to join LA Lakers 25 Jul 2014 - 10:02 pm

LOS ANGELES: Jeremy Lin (pictured) yesterday said he’s looking to establish himself with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he won’t be trying to...

Meares shines with fifth gold medal, Farah out of Games 25 Jul 2014 - 02:21 am

England’s Bradley Wiggins stands on the podium before receiving his silver medal in men’s 4000m team pursuit finals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games...

Australia set new women’s 4x100m freestyle relay record 25 Jul 2014 - 02:19 am

FROM LEFT: Australia’s gold medallists Cate Campbell, Emma McKeon, Bronte Campbell and Melanie Schlanger pose during the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay medals ceremony...

India’s Khumukcham, Saikom win gold in weightlifting 25 Jul 2014 - 02:18 am

Sanjita Khumukcham GLASGOW: The weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games got off to a dramatic start when Indian teen Mirabai Chanu Saikom was red...

Lampard signs with New York City 25 Jul 2014 - 12:59 am

Frank Lampard, who yesterday signed a two-year contract with Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC. NEW YORK: Chelsea’s all-time top scorer...

Man United crush Galaxy 7-0 in Van Gaal debut 25 Jul 2014 - 12:58 am

Manchester United players celebrate with goal-scorer Reece James (centre) during their Chevrolet Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday....

Rosberg, Hamilton in fine balancing act 25 Jul 2014 - 12:56 am

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg BUDAPEST: Nico Rosberg yesterday addressed the delicate balancing act he and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton face in fighting...