Sports

Tottenham Double-winner Henry dies 28 Dec 2014 - 02:59 pm

Ron Henry LONDON--Former Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ron Henry, a member of the club's feted 1961 Double-winning team, has died aged 80, the Premier...

Rahane, Kohli tons as India close on Australia 28 Dec 2014 - 11:48 am

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane MELBOURNE-- India counter-punched their way back into the third Test reckoning on the back of centuries by Virat...

Boult double gives New Zealand crucial break 28 Dec 2014 - 11:45 am

Trent Boult CHRISTCHURCH--Two late wickets by Trent Boult put New Zealand back in control of the first Test against Sri Lanka Sunday after...

Smith ton puts Australia on top 28 Dec 2014 - 01:22 am

Australian batsman Steve Smith acknowledges the crowd after scoring 192 against India during the second day of the third cricket Test match at...

Ballkids gear up for ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open 28 Dec 2014 - 12:46 am

The ballkids who will serve during the upcoming Qatar ExxonMobil Open pose for a group picture. The ballkids have been training hard for...

SL battle for survival against New Zealand 28 Dec 2014 - 12:42 am

CHRISTCHURCH:New Zealand had the scent of victory after only the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka yesterday after a scintillating...

Ajmal ‘fails’ to rectify action, pulls out of Cup 28 Dec 2014 - 12:38 am

KARACHI: Ace Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal announced he will not feature in next year’s World Cup after he failed to completely correct his...

2014: Prizes shared but Djokovic, Serena still rule 28 Dec 2014 - 12:35 am

USA’s Serena Williams reacts with the championship trophy alongside tennis greats Martina Navratilova (left) and Chwris Evert after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark...

Cavaliers, Rockets register victories; Lakers suffer loss 28 Dec 2014 - 12:32 am

Caption NEW YORK: LeBron James scored 29 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 98-89 victory...

Table doesn’t lie, says Mourinho 28 Dec 2014 - 12:28 am

Jose Mourinho LONDON: Jose Mourinho believes his Chelsea side have improved sufficiently in 2014 to justify their position as Premier League leaders. A...

Confident Qatar blank Estonia in Doha friendly 28 Dec 2014 - 12:22 am

Qatari players celebrate after scoring a goal against Estonia during a friendly at the Lekhwiya Stadium in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: A Qatari player...

Qatar 2015 official song launched 28 Dec 2014 - 12:13 am

Global musicians from participating countries which will take part in the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship have come together to create an official...

Torres set for Atletico return 27 Dec 2014 - 10:35 pm

Fernando Torres is set to rejoin Atletico Madrid MADRID - Spain's former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is set to return to...

Devils GM now coach with help from Oates, Stevens 27 Dec 2014 - 10:25 pm

New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello is returning to the bench NEWARK, United States - New Jersey Devils president and general manager...

Scottish Premier League results 27 Dec 2014 - 10:11 pm

Celtic's Joe Ledley scores against Dundee United Scottish Premier League GLASGOW - Scottish Premier League results on Saturday: Celtic 0 Ross County 0...

McIlroy reminded of 'Sweet Caroline' at rugby match 27 Dec 2014 - 09:47 pm

Rory McIlroy was in attendance for Ulster's PRO12 rugby match against Connacht on Boxing Day LONDON - World number one Rory McIlroy saw...

Rain dampens South Africa's chances 27 Dec 2014 - 09:23 pm

South Africa's Faf du Plessis, left, celebrates reaching a century during the second day of the second cricket Test match between South Africa...

Hibs dent Rangers title hopes with home hammering 27 Dec 2014 - 09:03 pm

Martin Canning tackles Kevin Thomson (Hibs vs Rangers) EDINBURGH - Hibernian secured their biggest victory over Rangers since 1912 as a turbulent week...