Sports

Qatar’s Al Rayyan one win away from semis in Brazil 08 May 2014 - 06:45 am

Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Both defending champions Sada Cruzeiro and Wildcard Qatar’s Al Rayyan registered important victories on the second day of FIVB Men’s...

Scolari ignores veterans Kaka, Robinho for World Cup 08 May 2014 - 06:43 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari yesterday unveiled the 23 men he trusts can deliver a sixth World Cup ahead of...

Nadal and Serena ease into last 16 08 May 2014 - 06:41 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Juan Monaco of Argentina during their men’s singles second round tennis match of the Madrid...

Two sets to love for Federer 08 May 2014 - 06:40 am

LONDON: The odds of the Federer twins winning a Wimbledon doubles title in the future have dramatically shortened after Roger Federer and his...

Knight Riders crush Daredevils; Kings XI rule over Super Kings 08 May 2014 - 06:38 am

New Delhi: Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa’s century stand helped Kolkata Knight Riders end their four-game losing streak as they beat a hapless...

Aspire Academy grants scholarships 08 May 2014 - 06:37 am

After a 6-month nationwide scouting programme, Aspire Academy granted 60 young aspiring student athletes a full scholarship and welcomed them to their prestigious...

Resolute Hamilton gears up to make his move on Rosberg 08 May 2014 - 06:36 am

Lewis Hamilton lifts his trophy after winning the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai last month in this file photo. BARCELONA: Formula...

Takayama retains IBF minimum crown 08 May 2014 - 06:34 am

Takayama (right) lands his right straight on his compatriot Shin Ono at the IBF minimumweight title match in Osaka yesterday. OSAKA: Japan’s Katsunari...

AlKass Sports 08 May 2014 - 06:32 am

Galaxy Sport signed a Platinum Sponsorship agreement with AlKass Sports channel this week. The agreement signed at the channels headquarters is for the...

Golf: Kerr hopes for ‘good times’ 08 May 2014 - 06:29 am

SINGAPORE: Better times are around the corner for regional golf after a lull in fortunes left some players struggling to make a living,...

Doha says bid dates ‘perfect’ 08 May 2014 - 04:24 am

Lamine Diack, President of IAAF, shakes hands with international media representatives in Doha yesterday. Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) President Dahlan Al Hamad also...

NBA: Spurs demolish Blazers in Game One 07 May 2014 - 11:32 pm

NEW YORK: The San Antonio Spurs continued their return to top form with a 116-92 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday in...

Wild blank Blackhawks 4-0 to reduce deficit 07 May 2014 - 11:31 pm

MONTREAL:Mikael Granlund scored twice in Minnesota Wild’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks that trimmed their deficit in the Western Conference semi-final series...

Ace Kershaw back with a vengeance 07 May 2014 - 11:29 pm

WASHINGTON:Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace Clayton Kershaw made a triumphant return to the mound yesterday after six weeks sidelined by a muscle strain in...

Clippers’ president Andy Roeser takes leave of absence 07 May 2014 - 11:27 pm

NEW YORK: Los Angeles Clippers’ President Andy Roeser, who has been with the NBA club since 1984, will take an indefinite leave of...

Barshim eyes new mark at Doha meet 07 May 2014 - 10:39 am

David Oliver and Ryan Wilson of the US and Olympic 400m silver medallist Luguelín Santos of the Dominican Republic during their visit to...

Australia’s Neill misses out on World Cup selection 07 May 2014 - 10:37 am

The official matchball of the 2014 UEFA Champions League final is on display at Lisbon City Hall in Lisbon, Portugal, yesterday. Former champions...

Naive Liverpool blow title after self-destructing at Palace 07 May 2014 - 10:36 am

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez reacts following their English Premier League soccer match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London on Monday night. LONDON:...