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Qatar set up title clash with PIA 06 Mar 2014 - 09:02 am

Doha: Qatar held Malaysian Politeknik (MSP) to an 1-1 draw and earned the right to meet Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in the final...

Harris bowls Australia to series win in South Africa 06 Mar 2014 - 09:01 am

Australian players celebrate the wicket of South Africa’s AB de Villiers during the fifth day of the third and final Test against South...

India end Cup campaign with eight-wicket win 06 Mar 2014 - 09:01 am

Mirpur: India ended their disappointing Asia Cup cricket campaign with a massive eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last league ODI at the...

Messi does not need World Cup for greatness, says Maradona 06 Mar 2014 - 08:56 am

BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup winners’ medal to be considered among soccer’s all-time greats, fellow Argentine Diego Maradona...

MLS needs players like Beckham 06 Mar 2014 - 08:56 am

NEW YORK: Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe and retired England star David Beckham (pictured), are the type of players Major League Soccer needs to...

Manchester United captain Vidic to join Inter Milan 06 Mar 2014 - 08:55 am

london: Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic (pictured), will join Inter Milan in the close season after eight years of success with the English...

Manchester United captain Vidic to join Inter Milan 06 Mar 2014 - 08:55 am

london: Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic (pictured), will join Inter Milan in the close season after eight years of success with the English...

Scolari refuses to be drawn on axed Kaka 06 Mar 2014 - 08:55 am

SOWETO, South Africa: Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari gave no hints yesterday when asked if out-of-favour veteran midfielder Kaka (pictured), was still part...

Puyol to leave Barca in summer 06 Mar 2014 - 08:54 am

Barcelona’s midfielder Carles Puyol prior to his announcement in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona. BARCELONA: Barcelona captain Carles Puyol announced yesterday that he...

Lee gets advices for prolonged career 06 Mar 2014 - 08:53 am

BIRMINGHAM: Long-time badminton legend Peter Gade has offered a respectful warning to world number one Lee Chong Wei about what is needed to...

England pack braced for another Wales onslaught 06 Mar 2014 - 08:51 am

LONDON: The England forwards are ready for another searching examination of their credentials in the Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham on...

Scott gets shot at Woods and number one at WGC-Cadillac 06 Mar 2014 - 08:50 am

DORAL, Florida: Adam Scott has described his chance to claim golf’s number one world ranking this weekend as the opportunity to realise a...

Nasser eyes Silver Michelin glory in Porsche GT3 title 06 Mar 2014 - 08:49 am

Manama: Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah aims for Silver Michelin glory as Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East builds to a climax in Bahrain...

Durant shines in Thunder’s win 06 Mar 2014 - 08:41 am

Oklahoma City Thunder’s point guard Russell Westbrook dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76er during the fourth quarter of their NBA match in...

Krejci scores three for Bruins in 4-1 win over Panthers 06 Mar 2014 - 08:36 am

New York Rangers’ defenceman Marc Staal (18) shoves Boston Bruins’ left wing Daniel Paille (20) during the first period of their match at...

Awais Malik hits ton to power Doha Asian Club to big win 06 Mar 2014 - 08:35 am

Doha: Awais Malik blasted a century and picked up three wickets to power Doha Asian Club to a massive 112-run victory against Rawal...

Seahawks defender Browner returns to NFL after ban 06 Mar 2014 - 08:34 am

SEATTLE: Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner, set to become a free agent next week, said that he has been reinstated by the National...

Penalty spares China’s blushes in Asian Cup 06 Mar 2014 - 08:33 am

South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams concedes a goal to Brazil’s forward Neymar (right) during a friendly football match at Soccer City Stadium in...