Sports

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...

Farrell, Wilkinson set for Euro clash 28 Apr 2013 - 12:52 am

LONDON: England’s past, present and future will be on show when fly-halves Jonny Wilkinson and Owen Farrell face one another in a European...

D-day arrives for top four 27 Apr 2013 - 12:30 am

Heir Apparent Cup semi-finals: Al Sadd wary of Al Rayyan backlash Al Sadd coach Hussain Amute shakes hands with Al Rayyan striker Nilmar...

Lekhwiya take on Eljaish today 27 Apr 2013 - 12:26 am

Lekhwiya coach Eric Gerets (left) smiles as does Eljaish coach Ravzan Lucescu after a press conference at Al Sadd Stadium in Doha. At...

History of the Heir Apparent Cup 27 Apr 2013 - 12:25 am

The Heir Apparent Cup was launched in 1995 to add prestige and glamour to the domestic football season in Qatar. The tournament instantly...

Schlesser, Coma and Sonik triumph in Qatar 27 Apr 2013 - 12:24 am

FROM LEFT: Bahrain’s Obaid Al Kitbe, Poland’s Rafal Sonik and Qatar’s Mohammed Abu Issa, Quad category podium winners at the Sealine Cross-Country Rally....

Nadal wins twice to reach semi-finals in Barcelona 27 Apr 2013 - 12:23 am

Barcelona: Rafa Nadal moved closer to an eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years on Friday when he breezed through two matches to...

Chigumbura sparks Zimbabwe comeback 27 Apr 2013 - 12:18 am

HARARE: A blazing innings of 45 from Elton Chigumbura rescued Zimbabwe as they closed on 158 for four on day two of the...

Pakistan vows fixing vigil in England 27 Apr 2013 - 12:18 am

KARACHI: Pakistan vowed yesterday to keep its cricketers under a strict vigil in England to avoid any repeat of a 2010 spot-fixing scandal...

Kaneria loses his appeal against life ban 27 Apr 2013 - 12:18 am

LONDON: Controversial Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria failed in his appeal to overturn his lifetime ban from cricket yesterday. Kaneria was banned last year...

IPL: Kolkata defeat Kings XI by six wickets 27 Apr 2013 - 12:17 am

Kolkata: A masterly unbeaten 51 by Manvinder Bisla piloted holders Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in their...

Liverpool’s Suarez accepts 10-game ban 27 Apr 2013 - 12:16 am

LONDON: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has accepted his 10-match ban for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic during last weekend’s Premier League match, the FA...