Sports

LPGA Tour to launch team event next year 26 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

New York: The LPGA Tour has created an eight-nation tournament that will identify the best team in the world when it makes its...

Murray reaches Melbourne final 25 Jan 2013 - 11:47 pm

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after defeating Switzerland’s Roger Federer in their semi-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, yesterday. MELBOURNE:...

Li Na the crowd favourite after Azarenka drama 25 Jan 2013 - 11:46 pm

MELBOURNE: Li Na is expected to receive the lion’s share of crowd support in the Australian Open final yesterday after Victoria Azarenka was...

Federer says he is still on the pace 25 Jan 2013 - 11:46 pm

MELBOURNE: Roger Federer dismissed suggestions he was slipping off the pace at the top of men’s tennis after his five-set loss to Andy...

I’ve been privileged, says Rogge 25 Jan 2013 - 11:45 pm

PARIS: International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge (pictured) said he had been privileged to be in charge of global sport’s most powerful body...

Aussies bring Finch back for Windies ODIs 25 Jan 2013 - 11:45 pm

SYDNEY: Australia brought batsman Aaron Finch back into the one-day squad unveiled yesterday for the first two internationals against the West Indies next...

Russian GP to be held in 2014, says Sochi mayor 25 Jan 2013 - 11:44 pm

MOSCOW: The Russian Grand Prix - the country’s first Formula One race - will be held in Sochi in November 2014 despite delays...

Qatar International Rally to get under way today 25 Jan 2013 - 05:55 am

FROM LEFT: Alaa Rasheed, Khalid Al Suwaidi, Mohammed Saad Al Muraiki, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation General Secretary, Bercu Cetinkaya, Nasser Saleh Al...

NBA: Jazz hold off rejuvenated Wizards 25 Jan 2013 - 05:55 am

Utah: The Utah Jazz nearly squandered a 21-point lead but recovered in time to hold off the rejuvenated Washington Wizards 92-88 yesterday. Utah...

Gaborik hits hat-trick to give Rangers first win 25 Jan 2013 - 05:54 am

New York: Marian Gaborik completed his hat-trick with an overtime game-winner as the New York Rangers recorded their first victory of the season...

London Olympic Stadium to host Diamond League 25 Jan 2013 - 05:53 am

LONDON: The world’s top athletes will return to compete in London’s Olympic Stadium in July on the first anniversary of the opening of...

United’s camp in Doha draws end 25 Jan 2013 - 05:52 am

England striker Wayne Rooney (left) and Netherlands forward Robin van Persie share a laugh during a training session at Asipre Academy yesterday. Manchester...

Europeans propose 12-year limit for FIFA president 25 Jan 2013 - 05:51 am

NYON, Switzerland: Future FIFA presidents should serve an initial term of eight years and a maximum of 12 years overall, European football associations...

United defend spate of new sponsors 25 Jan 2013 - 05:51 am

LONDON: Premier League giants Manchester United have dismissed suggestions that they have diluted their brand by announcing a glut of new sponsorship deals....

Players back Hazard over ball boy scuffle 25 Jan 2013 - 05:50 am

LONDON: Players and ex-professionals spoke out in support of Eden Hazard yesterday after the Chelsea winger was sent off for kicking a ball...

Djokovic storms into final 25 Jan 2013 - 05:49 am

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus receives medical treatment during a break in her women’s singles semi-final match against Sloane Stephens of the US at...

Injured Bresnan out of New Zealand tour 25 Jan 2013 - 05:48 am

LONDON: England’s Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of the tour of New Zealand with an elbow injury while wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter was...

Pakistan offers player incentives for T20 PSL 25 Jan 2013 - 05:47 am

KARACHI: The head of Pakistan’s cricket board yesterday offered foreign players insurance worth $2m and up to $100,000 tax free income in a...