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First 2014 World Cup tickets to go on sale on August 20 30 May 2013 - 12:52 am

Berlin: The first tickets for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will go on sale on August 20, the ruling football body FIFA...

Squash, baseball and wrestling make 2020 shortlist 30 May 2013 - 12:50 am

ST PETERSBURG, Russia: Wrestling, baseball/softball and squash made an International Olympic Committee shortlist for potential inclusion in the 2020 Games with five other...

ICC cricket committee issues Test warning 30 May 2013 - 12:49 am

LONDON: The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) cricket committee said yesterday countries could risk losing their Test status unless they played a “minimum number...

Arab Asian Weightlifting Championships in Doha 30 May 2013 - 12:46 am

Egyptian Basma Ahmed poses with her 5 gold medals during the Arab Asian Weightlifting Championships at Al Sadd Stadium in Doha yesterday. CENTRE:...

Afghanistan stun Pakistan 30 May 2013 - 12:44 am

FROM LEF: Mohammad Saleh of Afghanistan, Amir Sarkhosh of Iran and Manan Chandra of India in action on the penultimate day of the...

Pakistan’s Asif wants to turn pro 30 May 2013 - 12:44 am

Doha: Muhammad Asif of Pakistan, the reigning world champion in the amateur category, is aiming to graduate to the professional class. The 31-year-old,...

Hockey, rugby given 2016 Games venues 30 May 2013 - 12:43 am

ST PETERSBURG: Hockey and rugby will play their Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics competitions at the more remote Deodoro area of the city...

London Stadium set for £429m makeover 30 May 2013 - 12:43 am

LONDON: London’s Olympic Stadium is set for a major refurbishment after the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) approved plans for a £429m ($650m,...

Despite HK empty seats, Lions give Asian game a boost 30 May 2013 - 12:40 am

HONG KONG: The match will probably not be a sellout, organisers conceded yesterday, but the arrival of the British and Irish Lions in...

Judge me on results, not tactics, says captain Cook 30 May 2013 - 12:39 am

Captain Alastair Cook holds the trophy after hosts England defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the Test series at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds,...

Umpire Rauf denies fixing; BCCI chief urged to resign 30 May 2013 - 12:39 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf yesterday denied spot-fixing allegations made against him during the Indian Premier League, as Delhi’s sports ministry urged...

Retired star Ponting rules out Ashes return 30 May 2013 - 12:39 am

LONDON: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has back-tracked on his own suggestion he’d return to Test cricket as an emergency Ashes call-up by...

South Africans get physical before Champions Trophy 30 May 2013 - 12:38 am

CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s cricketers have turned to physical challenges in their bid for elusive limited overs success in the Champions Trophy starting...

Former skipper Vaughan questions England’s tactics 30 May 2013 - 12:38 am

LEEDS, United Kingdom: Former England captain Michael Vaughan questioned the team’s approach despite their commanding second Test victory over New Zealand at Headingley....

Major concerns at FIFA Congress 30 May 2013 - 12:37 am

PORT LOUIS: Former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer should face the full force of the law for their alleged misdemeanours during...

Beckham shows interest in new MLS franchise 30 May 2013 - 12:37 am

MIAMI: Former England captain David Beckham will visit Miami this week as he steps up his interest in owning a new Major League...

Arsenal must aim higher, says former skipper Henry 30 May 2013 - 12:37 am

LONDON: Arsenal great Thierry Henry (pictured below) warned the club yesterday that they must set their sights higher than merely qualifying for the...

Abidal ready to clarify his future today 30 May 2013 - 12:36 am

MADRID: Barcelona defender Eric Abidal will announce at a press conference at 13h00 (11h00GMT) today whether he is to stay at the club,...