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Kohli ready for challenge of leading India against Aussies 24 Nov 2014 - 09:28 am

ADELAIDE: Indian star Virat Kohli (pictured) said yesterday he was ready for the in-your-face pressure in store for his Test captaincy debut against...

Sydney club probed for declaring 24 Nov 2014 - 09:27 am

MELBOURNE: Michael Clarke’s Sydney cricket club is being probed for declaring at 17-0 during a local game on Sunday and claiming it was...

Anamul, Tamim set up easy win for Bangladesh 24 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

CHITTAGONG: Opening batsmen Anamul Haque and Tamim Iqbal each struck a half-century to set up an easy 68-run win for Bangladesh in the...

Stenson defies nerves to retain Dubai title 24 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

DUBAI: Defending champion Henrik Stenson retained the $8m DP World Tour Championship yesterday, carding a final-round 70 to finish two shots clear and...

Goalie Price stars in Canadiens’ victory 24 Nov 2014 - 09:24 am

NEW YORK: Montreal continued their mastery over Boston as Carey Price stopped 33 shots and the Canadiens beat the Bruins 2-0 for the...

Woods names Como as new swing coach 24 Nov 2014 - 09:23 am

MIAMI: Tiger Woods, the former world number one set to return to golf in less than two weeks, said that Chris Como is...

Cullen holds off Scott to win Australian Masters 24 Nov 2014 - 09:22 am

MELBOURNE: Nick Cullen nervelessly struck a sublime bunker shot for a tap-in par putt on the last hole to win the Australian Masters...

NBA: James concerned as Cavaliers struggle 24 Nov 2014 - 09:22 am

NEW YORK: The return of the prodigal son to Cleveland is undergoing growing pains as LeBron James and the Cavaliers struggle to fulfill...

Qatar raise game to roar into final 24 Nov 2014 - 06:17 am

Qatar players celebrate after scoring against Oman during their Gulf Cup semi-final soccer match in Riyadh yesterday. Qatar beat Oman 3-1 to reach...

Qatar ready for Oman in today’s semi 23 Nov 2014 - 12:54 am

Qatari players pose for a team photo prior to their Gulf Cup Group A match against Bahrain at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd...

Man United edge Arsenal, Chelsea beat West Brom 23 Nov 2014 - 12:51 am

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney celebrates after Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs (not pictured) scores an own goal during an English Premier League match at the...

Messi breaks La Liga record with hat-trick as Barca romp 23 Nov 2014 - 12:50 am

Barcelona’s forward Lionel Messi (top) is thrown into the air by his team-mates after scoring the record-breaking goal against Sevilla FC at the...

Late Lavezzi goal sends PSG to top 23 Nov 2014 - 12:49 am

PARIS: Champions Paris St Germain went top of Ligue 1 for the first time this season when Ezequiel Lavezzi’s late goal earned a...

Bayern maul Hoffenheim, Schalke hold on for win 23 Nov 2014 - 12:48 am

BERLIN: Undefeated champions Bayern Munich continued their seemingly unstoppable charge towards the Bundesliga title, crushing Hoffenheim 4-0 yesterday to extend their lead at...

Swiss just one win away from Davis Cup glory 23 Nov 2014 - 12:47 am

Switzerland’s Roger Federer (right) and Stanislas Wawrinka celebrate after winning the doubles match against France yesterday, the second day of their Davis Cup...

Rosberg takes pole position for Formula One shootout 23 Nov 2014 - 12:47 am

ABU DHABI: Nico Rosberg defeated Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but admitted it was only a “small...

‘Illegal parts’ send Red Bull to back of grid 23 Nov 2014 - 12:46 am

ABU DHABI: Outgoing Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel and Australian team-mate Daniel Ricciardo were sent to the back of the grid at the...

Springboks’ great Botha calls time on Test career 23 Nov 2014 - 12:43 am

PADUA, Italy: Springbok great Bakkies Botha retired from international rugby yesterday, saying he was going out on “my terms”. His announcement came after...