Sports

Chelsea’s power show in Jakarta 26 Jul 2013 - 02:01 am

Chelsea’s players celebrate during their friendly match against Indonesia’s All-Star team in Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta yesterday. Chelsea, who won 8-1,...

Qatar coach Staab predicts bright future 26 Jul 2013 - 02:01 am

DOHA: Qatar’s women’s national team coach Monika Staab has revealed her admiration for the country’s sports infrastructure, saying that she expects positive change...

Donovan shines as US reaches Gold Cup final 26 Jul 2013 - 02:00 am

DALLAS, Texas: The United States men’s national team advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final by beating Honduras 3-1 yesterday behind two goals...

Australia fear slow recovery 26 Jul 2013 - 02:00 am

SYDNEY: It wasn’t long ago that Australians used to patronise the English cricket team as a joke, during a dominant run of eight...

In-form Misbah to play in Caribbean Premier League 26 Jul 2013 - 02:00 am

GROS INLET, Saint Lucia: Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, will replace Australia’s Luke Pomersbach in the St Lucia Zouks side for the inaugural Caribbean...

Hosts Zimbabwe seek more runs 26 Jul 2013 - 01:59 am

HARARE, Harare Province: Zimbabwe’s batsmen intend to take a more positive approach against India’s bowlers in today’s second one-day international at Harare Sports...

I know I am clean, thunders Bolt 25 Jul 2013 - 09:13 pm

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt speaks during a press conference in central London ahead of the IAAF Diamond League Anniversary Games. The games run...

Young athletes could shine as Kenya expectations cool 25 Jul 2013 - 09:13 pm

ITEN, Kenya: A new generation of Kenyan athletes will have the chance to shine at next month’s world championships after the country’s expectations...

French EPO report no shock to Armstrong 25 Jul 2013 - 09:11 pm

Deutsche Telekom rider Erik Zabel of Germany (left) jokes with team-mate Jan Ullrich of Germany during the Tour de France medical visit in...

Tinkoff ends sponsor deal, to launch own team 25 Jul 2013 - 09:09 pm

LONDON/COPENHAGEN: Russian entrepreneur Oleg Tinkov announced plans to set up a new cycling team yesterday after ending his sponsorship of the Saxo-Tinkoff group...

Baseball: Hudson breaks ankle, out for entire season 25 Jul 2013 - 09:07 pm

NEW YORK: Atlanta Braves stalwart Tim Hudson was lost for the season when he fractured his right ankle in a gruesome injury yesterday...

Kohli’s century leads India to victory over Zimbabwe 25 Jul 2013 - 03:01 am

Indian captain Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the first ODI match against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, yesterday. ...

What are they smoking? Liverpool owner Henry mocks Suarez bid 25 Jul 2013 - 03:00 am

John W Henry, owner of Liverpool is seen in this file photo in London. RIGHT: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has a look at...

Thorpe not ready to write off Rio Games 25 Jul 2013 - 02:59 am

SYDNEY: Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has not ruled out a crack at competing at the next Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in...

Probe reveals doping by Pantani and Ullrich at 1998 Tour 25 Jul 2013 - 02:59 am

PARIS, France: Italian Marco Pantani and Germany’s Jan Ullrich both used the banned blood-booster erythropoetin (EPO) during the 1998 Tour de France, a...

Gerrard delights Aussie crowd with super strike 25 Jul 2013 - 02:58 am

Steven Gerrard of Liverpool celebrates the opening goal with team-mates during the pre-season tour match against Melbourne Victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground...

Higuain and Reina pass Napoli medicals 25 Jul 2013 - 02:58 am

ROME, Latium: Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain and Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina moved closer to completing their prospective moves to Napoli yesterday as they...

Vertonghen injured in Spurs defeat 25 Jul 2013 - 02:57 am

HONG KONG: Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen faces a race to be fit for the start of the season after injuring his ankle in...