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Gutsy Qatar edge past Chinese Taipei 71-68 at FIBA Asia Championship 08 Aug 2013 - 01:28 am

MANILA: Qatar bounced back from the loss to the Philippines, beating Chinese Taipei 71-68 in a bruising match-up here yesterday in the 27th...

US athletes eye Moscow glory 08 Aug 2013 - 01:27 am

MOSCOW: A star-studded American team is ready to impress at the World Athletics Championships that start in Moscow at the weekend, men’s head...

Badminton: Lee battles to third round of world championships 08 Aug 2013 - 01:21 am

GUANGZHOU: World number one Lee Chong Wei was forced to fight for his place in the world championships yesterday in a thrilling battle...

Dilshan powers Sri Lanka to consolation T20 victory 07 Aug 2013 - 01:51 am

The South Africa cricket team poses for photographs with the winning trophy after they won the Twenty 20 cricket series gainst Sri Lanka...

Al Gharafa must be competitive to win, says new coach Zico 07 Aug 2013 - 01:42 am

New Al Gharafa coach Zico (right) poses with a club official with the club’s jersey after being unveiled as the new coach during...

USADA tells Rodriguez to accept punishment 07 Aug 2013 - 01:40 am

New York: Alex Rodriguez should not expect a warm welcome back from fans or team mates after refusing to take his punishment and...

Still time for Qatar to develop a good team for 2022 World Cup, says the Brazil legend 07 Aug 2013 - 01:39 am

DOHA: Brazilian football legend Zico yesterday said Qatar had sufficient time to develop a good side for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Zico,...

Qatar go down fighting against Philippines 07 Aug 2013 - 01:38 am

A Filipino player goes for a basket during the FIBA Asia Championship match against Qatar in Manila, yesterday. By Danotzki Santos manila, Philippines:...

England coach Flower tells ICC to improve DRS 07 Aug 2013 - 01:37 am

England players remonstrate with the match umpire after Australia batsman David Warner is given not out by the Decision Review System (DRS) on...

Manzoor recalled to Pakistan Test squad 07 Aug 2013 - 01:36 am

KARACHI: Pakistan opener Khurram Manzoor was recalled to the Test squad announced yesterday for the tour of Zimbabwe later this month, but there...

Shared series still in captain Clarke’s sights 07 Aug 2013 - 01:36 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Australia captain Michael Clarke said drawing the Test series with England would still be a notable achievement after dreams of...

England’s ‘fighting character’ delights Cook 07 Aug 2013 - 01:35 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: England captain Alastair Cook praised his side’s resilience as they just did enough to secure a draw with Australia in...

Bolt and team-mates tested at training camp 07 Aug 2013 - 01:35 am

KINGSTON, Jamaica: All 44 athletes on the Jamaican team, including sprint superstar Usain Bolt, were tested late on Monday at their Moscow training...

Tomic crashes out in Montreal 07 Aug 2013 - 01:34 am

Venus Williams dances during a break in her exhibition doubles match on the first of the Rogers Cup, Toronto at Rexall Centre at...

Venus happy to be back in action 07 Aug 2013 - 01:33 am

Serena Williams participates in a live stream chat on the first day of the Rogers Cup Toronto at Rexall Centre at York University...

Spurs director says they cannot force Bale to stay 07 Aug 2013 - 01:32 am

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur director Keith Mills says the Premier League club cannot force Gareth Bale to stay if the player decides he wants...

Ex-England star Ince urges action on fan disorder 07 Aug 2013 - 01:32 am

LONDON, England: Blackpool manager Paul Ince has called for tighter security at English grounds after crowd trouble marred his side’s 1-0 loss at...

Messi says ‘sacrifice’ took him to the top 07 Aug 2013 - 01:30 am

BANGKOK: Lionel Messi (pictured) yesterday attributed his stunning achievements to hard work and sacrifice as his Barcelona side prepare for the first game...