Sports

Soaring British temperatures forces lords of cricket’s Mecca to abandon legacy dress code 27 Jul 2018 - 08:00 pm

London: Sweltering British temperatures forced even the famously conservative Marylebone Cricket Club into a rare concession -- allowing members to attend a match...

Fan saved by bucket on head after tile falls off US stadium 27 Jul 2018 - 10:42 am

Chicago: A Chicago baseball fan attending a game at a historic stadium in the midwestern US city has a plastic bucket to thank...

Froome knocked off bike, by Tour policeman 27 Jul 2018 - 10:42 am

Saint-Lary-Soulan, France: Defending champion Chris Froome almost crashed out of the Tour de France -- after being knocked off his bike when an...

Imran Khan warmed up to be Pakistan PM by being cricket captain 27 Jul 2018 - 07:47 am

ISLAMABAD: By the force of his skills and personality, the charismatic Imran Khan endured in the toughest job in Pakistan for a decade....

James Rodriguez latest footballer on Spanish taxman's hit-list 27 Jul 2018 - 06:49 am

Madrid: Spain's taxman wants Bayern Munich's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez to pay 11.65 million euros ($13.64m) for evading taxes when he played at...

The kid's all right! Teenager dazzles in Arsenal loss 27 Jul 2018 - 06:49 am

Singapore: Arsenal boss Unai Emery said Emile Smith Rowe had earned his success after the 17-year-old announced himself with a stunning strike in...

Demare silences detractors with stage 18 win, Thomas still in yellow 27 Jul 2018 - 06:49 am

Pau, France: Frenchman Arnaud Demare silenced his critics with a superb sprint finish that grabbed him victory over compatriot Christophe Laporte in the...

Ledecky eases into US championships with 800m free win 27 Jul 2018 - 06:49 am

Irvine, United States: World record-holder Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in the 800m freestyle at the US swimming championships on Wednesday to lock...

DeChambeau shoots 6-under 66 to lead European Open 27 Jul 2018 - 06:49 am

HAMBURG, Germany: The 25-year-old American carded his best European Tour round in more than two years for a one-shot lead. DeChambeau, who plays...

Sneijder finishes as top scorer in Oman tournament as Al Gharafa return home 27 Jul 2018 - 06:17 am

DOHA: Al Gharafa’s Dutch star Wesley Sneijder was crowned the top scorer in the friendly tournament in Oman which concluded on Thursday night....

Vettel needs to rebound in Hungary to keep heat on Hamilton 27 Jul 2018 - 06:17 am

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Unless Sebastian Vettel bounces back with a strong performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix this week, he risks heading into Formula...

Germans criticize football chief over Mesut Ozil fiasco 27 Jul 2018 - 06:17 am

BERLIN: Germany’s parliament speaker has sharply criticized German Football Association (DFB) on Thursday for its mistakes that forced Turkish-German footballer Mesut Ozil to...

MMA star McGregor makes plea deal to avoid jail time 26 Jul 2018 - 06:23 pm

New York: Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn criminal court on Thursday to disorderly conduct, cutting a...

Rashid 'surprised' by England recall for India opener 26 Jul 2018 - 04:23 pm

London: Adil Rashid admitted even he was "kind of surprised" by his dramatic recall to England's Test squad for next week's series opener...

German FA boss rejects Ozil racism charge, but admits mistake 26 Jul 2018 - 01:00 pm

Berlin: The chief of the German Football Association (DFB) on Thursday rejected accusations of racism by Mesut Ozil, but admitted he should have...

Brazil coach Tite extends contract until Qatar 2022 World Cup 26 Jul 2018 - 11:36 am

SAO PAULO: Brazil coach Tite has extended his contract until the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the national football confederation...

Top security assured for QSL matches 26 Jul 2018 - 01:28 am

DOHA: Captain Mubarak Bilal, representing Ministry of Interior (MoI), yesterday said that the preparations have been finalised to provide best possible security during...

Al Kass set for extensive coverage and new programmes 26 Jul 2018 - 01:28 am

DOHA: As the QNB Stars League (QSL) organisers target the ‘best-ever’ edition, hugely popular Al Kass Sports Channel is also gearing up for...