Sports

Conroy gives hope to Dundee 28 Apr 2013 - 01:13 am

GLASGOW: Dundee kept their slim hopes of avoiding relegation from the Scottish Premier League alive with a 1-0 win over Hearts at Dens...

Barca title party on hold after draw 28 Apr 2013 - 01:13 am

MADRID: Barcelona will have to wait until at least next weekend before sealing the La Liga title as Ander Herrera’s 89th minute equaliser...

Bayern’s reserves claim Bundesliga record 28 Apr 2013 - 01:13 am

STUTTGART, Germany: Bayern Munich made ten changes from their stunning Champions League semi-final, first leg win over Barcelona, but still beat Freiburg 1-0...

Marseille edge Lorient in Ligue 1 28 Apr 2013 - 01:12 am

PARIS: Marseille strengthened their grip on Champions League football next season while retaining an outside chance of pipping bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain to...

Nadal routs Raonic at Barcelona Open 28 Apr 2013 - 01:12 am

Barcelona: Rafa Nadal moved to within one victory of an eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years when he thrashed Canadian fifth seed...

Sharapova reaches Stuttgart final 28 Apr 2013 - 01:12 am

STUTTGART, Germany: Defending champion Maria Sharapova yesterday booked her place in the final of the Stuttgart WTA tournament after seeing off Germany’s Angelique...

Five-star Robiul gives Bangladesh the lead 28 Apr 2013 - 01:09 am

HARARE: An 84-run partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim tightened Bangladesh’s grip on the second Test against Zimbabwe, but it was...

Smith dazzles for Mumbai Indians 28 Apr 2013 - 01:08 am

Mumbai: An all-round effort helped Mumbai Indians pull off a great 58-run win against table toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier...

Swede Noren nudges ahead in windy Seoul 28 Apr 2013 - 01:08 am

Seoul: Swede Alexander Noren birdied the last hole to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Ballantine’s Championship in Seoul...

Masson clings on to top spot at LPGA Shootout 28 Apr 2013 - 01:08 am

IRVING, Texas: Germany’s Caroline Masson endured a tough finish but still held on to the lead at the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout...

Glover grabs one-shot lead; Guan makes cut 28 Apr 2013 - 01:07 am

NEW ORLEANS: Lucas Glover fired a five-under par 67 yesterday to hold a one-shot lead over Boo Weekley after two rounds of the...

Racing: BHA has no plans to interview Sheikh Mohammed 28 Apr 2013 - 01:07 am

LONDON: British racing’s ruling body has no plans to formally interview Dubai ruler and owner of the sport’s largest stable, Sheikh Mohammed bin...

Khan still thinking big 28 Apr 2013 - 12:56 am

LONDON: Amir Khan has not been dissuaded from thinking big by two defeats in his last three fights and claims victory this weekend...

IAAF sees bright prospects for Diamond League deal 28 Apr 2013 - 12:56 am

LONDON/STOCKHOLM: The focus of the world’s gaze during the 2012 Olympics, athletics is now searching for a new title sponsor for its elite...

Phillies snap three-game losing streak 28 Apr 2013 - 12:55 am

New York: Kyle Kendrick pitched a three-hitter for his second career shutout and Ryan Howard belted a three-run homer in the sixth inning...

Spurs rout depleted Lakers; Warriors edge past Nuggets 28 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

LOS ANGELES: The San Antonio Spurs handed the Los Angeles Lakers their worst home NBA play-off loss in club history yesterday, crushing the...

NHL: Miller seals win in 500th game with Sabres 28 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

New York: Ryan Miller denied all three shootout attempts while playing in his 500th career game to make Thomas Vanek’s tally in the...

Leinster thrash holders Biarritz to reach final 28 Apr 2013 - 12:53 am

DUBLIN: Three-time European Cup winners Leinster booked their place in the final of the European Challenge yesterday with a 44-16 thumping of holders...