Sports

Djokovic powers into semis 10 Nov 2012 - 06:16 am

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych during their Group A singles match in the round robin stage on the...

Durant helps Thunder rally past Bulls 10 Nov 2012 - 06:15 am

Oklahoma: Some late game heroics from three-time all-star Kevin Durant powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 97-91 victory against the Chicago Bulls...

La Liga best in the world: Ronaldo 10 Nov 2012 - 06:15 am

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured) is adamant this season’s La Liga title will once again be a tale of two teams, despite his Real...

Ferguson unfazed by Rooney’s goal drought 10 Nov 2012 - 06:14 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is certain that Wayne Rooney (pictured) will score 20 goals this season -- despite his...

Ulsan, Al Ahli eye maiden AFC crown 10 Nov 2012 - 06:14 am

ULSAN, South Korea: Ulsan Hyundai will bid to become the first South Korean team to clinch the AFC Champions League on home soil...

Federer to probe money snub 10 Nov 2012 - 06:14 am

LONDON: Roger Federer (pictured) has vowed to investigate the ATP’s controversial decision to reject an offer to increase prize money at the Indian...

Stosur sets higher goals for 2013 season 10 Nov 2012 - 06:13 am

MELBOURNE: Sam Stosur hopes to banish her home court demons on the way to more grand slam glory after failing to add to...

Storms threaten to ruin McIlroy’s money bid 10 Nov 2012 - 06:12 am

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks with his girlfriend Danish Caroline Wozniacki during the second round of the Barclays Singapore Open in Singapore,...

Wie shares lead with Kung and Stanford 10 Nov 2012 - 06:12 am

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Michelle Wie had six birdies in a six-under 66 yesterday to seize a share of the first round lead in the...

Fouladh claims Al Wakra Cup in thriller at REC 10 Nov 2012 - 06:09 am

The Minister of Environment, H E Abdullah bin Mubarak bin Aboud Al Midhadhi (right) poses for picture with the winning jockey David Bouland...

Amla, Kallis step up with crucial knocks on day one 10 Nov 2012 - 06:08 am

BRISBANE: Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis became South Africa’s greatest scoring partnership as the Proteas dominated Australia’s bowlers to seize control on day...

Al Rayyan get set for Qatar Sports Club in round two 10 Nov 2012 - 06:08 am

Basketball preview: Al Rayyan get set for Qatar Sports Club in round two By Danotzki Santos DOHA: Defending champions Al Rayyan today take...

Formula One drivers told to avoid racy language 10 Nov 2012 - 06:07 am

LONDON: Formula One drivers have been told to mind their language after world champion Sebastian Vettel (pictured left) and race winner Kimi Raikkonen...

Man United reach last 16 stage 09 Nov 2012 - 12:54 pm

PARIS: Manchester United became the third club to reach the Champions League knockout stages after coming from behind to beat Braga 3-1 and...

Six host cities confirmed for Confederations Cup 09 Nov 2012 - 12:53 pm

SAO PAULO: Brazil faces a race against time to complete construction work on stadiums after FIFA gave the green light for six cities...

ICSS highlights emerging issues in sport security 09 Nov 2012 - 12:52 pm

London: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, highlighted the scale and nature...

Spirit of Qatar 96 bags second place in Florida 09 Nov 2012 - 12:51 pm

KEY WEST, USA: Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani and throttleman Steve Curtis finished second overall and second in the Superboat Unlimited class...

South Africa out to defend No. 1 spot against Australia 09 Nov 2012 - 12:50 pm

BRISBANE, Australia: South Africa captain Graeme Smith wants to keep the anniversary of Australia’s humiliating capitulation for 47 fresh in the minds of...