Sports

Brazil crush Japan 3-0 in Confed Cup 16 Jun 2013 - 06:28 am

Brazil’s Neymar (left) hits a shot which proved to be the opening goal of the Confederations Cup tournament in his side’s Group A...

Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel teams reach eliminations 16 Jun 2013 - 06:27 am

BRISTOL, Tennessee: Both teams that comprise the Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel Team, the two-time NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel World Champions owned...

Miami’s big three provide spark 16 Jun 2013 - 06:26 am

FROM LEFT: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat stand on the court in the second quarter while taking...

Bosh fined $5,000 for flop 16 Jun 2013 - 06:25 am

SAN ANTONIO, Texas: Miami’s Chris Bosh was slapped with a $5,000 fine for flopping in game four of the NBA finals, the league...

Bumgarner strikes out 10 as Giants down Braves 16 Jun 2013 - 06:20 am

Atlanta: San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner pitched seven shutout innings yesterday as the Giants thrashed the Atlanta Braves 6-0. Bumgarner struck out 10,...

Buoyant Bolt confident of negotiating trials for Moscow 15 Jun 2013 - 03:46 am

OSLO: Usain Bolt dispelled any concerns over his early-season form by blasting to a convincing victory in the 200m at the Bislett Games....

James, Wade power Heat past Spurs in game four 15 Jun 2013 - 03:45 am

LeBron James (right) of the Miami Heat goes up for a shot against Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio: LeBron...

Athletics beat Yankees in 18-inning game 15 Jun 2013 - 03:43 am

Oakland: The Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-2 in a marathon game that went 18 innings yesterday. A’s rookie Nate Freiman...

Malkin agrees to $76m extension with Penguins 15 Jun 2013 - 03:43 am

Pittsburgh: Russian forward Evgeni Malkin has agreed an eight-year $76m contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Hockey League team announced yesterday....

Hewitt stuns Del Potro to reach Queen’s semi-finals 15 Jun 2013 - 03:41 am

Britain’s Andy Murray returns to Germany’s Benjamin Becker during their quarter-final match at the Aegon Championships at the Queen’s Club in London, Britain,...

Pellegrini named new Man City manager 15 Jun 2013 - 03:41 am

LONDON: Manchester City yesterday said they had appointed Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini (pictured) to take over from Roberto Mancini, earmarking him as the...

Rossi sets the pace in Barcelona 15 Jun 2013 - 03:40 am

BARCELONA: Valentino Rossi gave his faltering season the urgent kickstart it needed yesterday when he topped the times in practice for tomorrow’s Catalunya...

Handball: Al Sadd celebrate winning Emir Cup 15 Jun 2013 - 03:38 am

Al Sadd players celebrate winning the Emir Cup. Al Sadd beat Al Qiyadah 23-21 in the final held at Al Gharafa Indoor Hall...

Under-pressure Brazil face Japan in opener 15 Jun 2013 - 03:37 am

Brazilian national football team goalkeeper Diego Cavarieli goes for the ball during a training session in Brasilia yesterday. Brazil will face Japan in...

Beckham to return to China with Victoria, say reports 15 Jun 2013 - 03:37 am

BEIJING: Recently retired football superstar David Beckham will be joined by his wife Victoria during a seven day visit to China next week,...

Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid rift 15 Jun 2013 - 03:36 am

MADRID: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo threw further doubt over his future in Spain yesterday by suggesting he has not penned a new...

Schuster new Malaga coach 15 Jun 2013 - 03:36 am

MADRID: Malaga have agreed to appoint former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster as their new coach, the club said yesterday. Schuster, 53, comes...

South Africa reach semis 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: South Africa scraped their way into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on superior net run-rate after their rain-marred match...