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QSports launches Ramadan leagues, tournaments 11 Jun 2013 - 09:55 pm

DOHA: QSports has officially opened registrations for its 2013 Ramadan leagues and tournaments. The format builds on the success and popularity of the...

Angry Misbah slams top order for reckless batting 11 Jun 2013 - 09:43 pm

Pakistan opener Imran Farhat looks back his stumps after being bowled by South Africa’s Chris Morris at the Oval on Monday. CENTRE: Mohammed...

Pakistan players lament perennial batting failure 11 Jun 2013 - 09:43 pm

KARACHI: Former cricketers and fans yesterday lamented Pakistan’s woeful batting performance in their Champions Trophy defeat to South Africa which left them on...

Amla buoyed by new-look South Africa 11 Jun 2013 - 09:42 pm

BIRMINGHAM: Hashim Amla hailed South Africa’s rising stars after a team missing injured strike bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel returned to winning...

India cricket experts sceptical of ‘Operation Clean-up’ 11 Jun 2013 - 09:42 pm

NEW DELHI: Plans to jam mobile phones during matches and ban cheerleaders from the sidelines are unlikely to cure Indian cricket of the...

Woods favourite to win US Open 11 Jun 2013 - 09:20 pm

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Merion Golf Club has been linked with some of the most iconic moments in championship golf and Tiger Woods will aim...

Garcia, Woods shake hands after recent unpleasantness 11 Jun 2013 - 09:19 pm

ARDMORE: Sergio Garcia approached Tiger Woods at the driving range at Merion Golf Club yesterday and after a brief exchange shook hands with...

Aussie Scott sees electric US Open start with Tiger, Rory 11 Jun 2013 - 09:18 pm

ARDMORE: Masters champion Adam Scott expects high energy and intensity playing alongside world number one Tiger Woods and second-ranked Rory McIlroy in the...

I’m working hard to get the game back: McIlroy 11 Jun 2013 - 09:17 pm

ARDMORE: Great talent can be a burden as much as a blessing and great expectations weigh on Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy at this...

Bruins, Blackhawks get set for Stanley Cup Finals 11 Jun 2013 - 09:16 pm

CHICAGO: In the first National Hockey League Final between “Original Six” clubs since 1979, the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins will battle for...

Boston Bruins 11 Jun 2013 - 09:15 pm

u Founded in 1924, the Boston Bruins are one of the “Original Six” teams that made up the league before the first expansion...

Cheeks named new Pistons coach 11 Jun 2013 - 09:15 pm

DETROIT, Michigan: Maurice Cheeks (pictured), a former point guard who helped the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA title in 1983, was named coach...

NBA: Grizzlies sack Hollins 11 Jun 2013 - 09:13 pm

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Lionel Hollins will not be offered a new contract to coach the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced yesterday, despite his guiding...

Guthrie battles back to help Royals beat Tigers 11 Jun 2013 - 09:07 pm

Kansas City: Jeremy Guthrie cooled down the surging Detroit Tigers and guided the Kansas City Royals to their sixth straight win with a...

Amla, McLaren shine in South Africa’s win 11 Jun 2013 - 01:19 am

South Africa’s Hashim Amla raises his bat on reaching his half century during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at Edgbaston...

IPL: BCCI suspends Kundra, launches ‘Operation Clean-up’ 11 Jun 2013 - 01:18 am

New Delhi: The Indian cricket board yesterday decided to do away with IPL after-match parties and cheerleaders as part of ‘Operation Clean-up’, and...

Japan clash with Iraq today in Doha 11 Jun 2013 - 01:13 am

Qatar football team players Wesam Abdul Majid (left), Ali Afif (centre) and Hamid Khaleefa train at Aspire Academy yesterday. Qatar will face Uzbekistan,...

‘Happy One’ begins second spell at Stamford Bridge 11 Jun 2013 - 01:12 am

Chelsea football club’s new manager Jose Mourinho addresses a press conference at Stamford Bridge in London, yesterday. A reflective Jose Mourinho yesterday transformed...