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Rejuvenated India seek series lead 19 Jan 2013 - 05:33 am

RANCHI: Propped up by the massive series-levelling win in the second ODI, India will look to keep the momentum going when they go...

Kiwi coach accused of sabotaging Ross Taylor 19 Jan 2013 - 05:33 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond believed his boss “sabotaged” former captain Ross Taylor and was dishonest about his role in the...

Hanson and Grace to play at Qatar Masters 19 Jan 2013 - 05:32 am

Doha: Peter Hanson and Branden Grace have confirmed their attendance for next week’s US$2.5m Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, which will be held at...

Woods, McIlroy miss cut 19 Jan 2013 - 05:31 am

ABU DHABI: The world’s top two golfers, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, both missed the cut in their first tournament of the season...

Three share slender lead in California 19 Jan 2013 - 05:30 am

LA QUINTA, California: Roberto Castro, Jason Kokrak, and US PGA Tour rookie James Hahn all shot nine-under par 63 yesterday to share a...

NBA: James leads Heat past Lakers 19 Jan 2013 - 05:30 am

Los Angeles: LeBron James showed he had no intention of slowing down after reaching the 20,000-point milestone, scoring 39 points yesterday to lead...

London Games gold changed my life, says Limardo 19 Jan 2013 - 05:29 am

Ruben Limardo (centre) of Venezuela, Olympic gold medal winner in fencing at the 2012 London Games poses for a picture with his coach...

Walcott agrees new Arsenal deal 19 Jan 2013 - 05:28 am

LONDON: Theo Walcott ended months of speculation yesterday by signing a contract extension with Arsenal. The 23-year-old England forward’s former deal was due...

Djokovic, Sharapova stay hot as Melbourne cools 19 Jan 2013 - 05:27 am

MELBOURNE: A welcome wind blew away the stifling heat at Melbourne Park yesterday but there was no diverting Novak Djokovic or Maria Sharapova...

Armstrong admits doping in ‘toxic’ tale 19 Jan 2013 - 05:26 am

NEW YORK: Lance Armstrong ended years of vehement denial yesterday by finally coming clean and admitting he had cheated his way to a...

UAE clinch Gulf Cup title 19 Jan 2013 - 02:47 am

United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Omar Abdul Rahman (centre) celebrates with team-mates during their match against Iraq during the 21st Gulf Cup final in...

Action from the first round of the Arabian Drag Racing League at Qatar Racing Club 18 Jan 2013 - 04:03 am

Action from the first round of the Arabian Drag Racing League at Qatar Racing Club yesterday. The Arabian Drag Racing League, which is...

Mcllroy and Woods struggle 18 Jan 2013 - 04:02 am

Tiger Woods of the US (right) walks with Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy during the first round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship at...

Els, Goosen target second Commercial Bank Qatar Masters title at DGC 18 Jan 2013 - 04:01 am

Retief Goosen competing at the 2012 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. RIGHT: Els in action at the 2009 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Doha: The...

Rookie Henley set for brighter spotlight 18 Jan 2013 - 04:01 am

LA QUINTA, California: While twice former champion Phil Mickelson can be expected to attract his customary large galleries this week at the Humana...

Spurs pile more misery on Grizzlies 18 Jan 2013 - 04:00 am

New york: The San Antonio Spurs made light of Manu Ginobili’s absence to overwhelm Memphis 103-82 on Wednesday, piling on the misery for...

Arsenal and United sneak FA Cup wins 18 Jan 2013 - 03:58 am

Jack Wilshere of Arsenal applauds after the FA Cup Third Round Replay match against Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium, London, Britain, yesterday....

Guardiola’s move stuns Spain press 18 Jan 2013 - 03:58 am

Madrid: Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola’s move to Bayern Munich stunned Spain’s partisan sporting press, which marvelled yesterday that he chose the German...