Sports

Neymar desperate for Clasico debut on Saturday 24 Oct 2013 - 09:16 am

MADRID: Barcelona forward Neymar is eagerly anticipating his first experience of an El Clasico clash against Real Madrid when the two Spanish giants...

Spurs star Gallas signs for Perth Glory 24 Oct 2013 - 09:15 am

SYDNEY: French defender William Gallas yesterday joined Perth Glory in Australia’s A-League after being released by English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. The...

Bosnich wants meeting over Ferguson book 24 Oct 2013 - 09:15 am

LONDON: Australian goalkeeper Mark Bosnich yesterday said that he wants to meet with Alex Ferguson to challenge the former Manchester United manager over...

AZF opens more free sports facilities for the public 24 Oct 2013 - 09:15 am

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has expanded its range of sports facilities available to the public with the opening of new football fields,...

British companies to offer expertise at Aspire4Sport 24 Oct 2013 - 09:13 am

DOHA: The Aspire4Sport 2013 Congress and Exhibition, which will take place from November 16 to 19 at Aspire Dome, will feature a presence...

Serena powers to second win in Istanbul; Jankovic shines 24 Oct 2013 - 09:13 am

ISTANBUL: World number one Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska for the eighth time in eight matches between them to move ominoulsy towards the...

Federer survives scare to advance 24 Oct 2013 - 09:12 am

Basel, Switzerland: With his fellow Finals Showdown contenders falling around him at the Swiss Indoors Basel, Roger Federer stayed tough yesterday, fighting past...

Tour de France: Officials announce tricky schedule 24 Oct 2013 - 09:10 am

FROM LEFT: Britain’s Christopher Froome, Portugal’s Rui Costa, Germany’s Marcel Kittel, Britain’s Mark Cavendish and France’s Christophe Riblon attend the presentation of the...

WWI tributes planned 24 Oct 2013 - 09:09 am

PARIS: The Tour de France will pass through the scene of some of the worst fighting of World War One next year, organisers...

3rd round of Losail MX Championship this week 24 Oct 2013 - 09:08 am

File photos (below also) of the first round- action in Losail MX Championhip at Losail International Circuit. DOHA: The third round of Losail...

Noel may miss entire season: Coach Brett 24 Oct 2013 - 09:07 am

NEW YORK: Centre Nerlens Noel, the Philadelphia 76ers’ first-round draft pick, is expected to sit out the entire 2013-2014 season following knee surgery,...

Stenson eyes double glory 24 Oct 2013 - 03:44 am

LEFT: World number four Henrik Stenson of Sweden watches his tee shot at the second hole during the Pro-Am event of the BMW...

Mickelson to reduce schedule to aid Grand Slam bid 24 Oct 2013 - 03:33 am

KUALA LUMPUR: British Open champion Phil Mickelson will begin scaling back his tournament commitments next year in a bid to win an elusive...

History beckons for Red Bull’s Vettel at Indian Grand Prix 24 Oct 2013 - 03:32 am

NEW DELHI: Never mind ripping up the form book, it would have to be thoroughly shredded - and the remains pulped for good...

Fowler says McIlroy will come back stronger 24 Oct 2013 - 03:31 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Rickie Fowler tipped Rory McIlroy yesterday to emerge stronger after his struggles this year as soon he regains his confidence on...

Ferrari rule out Kubica comeback 24 Oct 2013 - 03:28 am

NEW DELHI: Ferrari have cast doubt on Robert Kubica ever returning from injury to Formula One after recognising they had been interested in...

Man United edge past Sociedad 24 Oct 2013 - 01:34 am

Paris Saint-Germain’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic (right) celebrates after scoring against Anderlecht during their Champions League match at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium in Brussels. Manchester,...

Tahir leaves Pakistan in a spin as SA take control 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

South African cricketer Imran Tahir bowls as Pakistan batsman Younis Khan looks on during the first day of the second Test match between...