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Star De Villiers says SA can fix first Test woes 22 Oct 2013 - 09:27 am

DUBAI: Star batsman AB de Villiers expressed his confidence yesterday that South Africa can rectify the problems which led to their defeat against...

Younis ‘shocked’ at ODI axe 22 Oct 2013 - 09:27 am

DUBAI: Experienced Pakistan batsman Younis Khan yesterday described his expulsion from the one-day side as “shocking” but vowed to end his limited overs...

Pakistan court orders board elections 22 Oct 2013 - 09:27 am

ISLAMABAD: The turmoil at the top of Pakistani cricket took another turn yesterday as a court ordered elections for the board chairman to...

ICSS and snooker body announce partnership 22 Oct 2013 - 09:26 am

DOHA: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) yesterday announced a new partnership with the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), the...

Serena eyes another title 22 Oct 2013 - 09:25 am

FROM LEFT: Sara Errani of Italy, Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, Serena Williams of the US, WTA Chairman...

Success starved Bulgaria hails Dimitrov’s maiden win 22 Oct 2013 - 09:25 am

SOFIA: Bulgaria, a nation with a proud female tennis tradition, hailed Grigor Dimitrov’s maiden ATP tour title and praised the player for becoming...

Wozniacki back to winning ways in Luxembourg 22 Oct 2013 - 09:24 am

LUXEMBOURG: Caroline Wozniacki claimed her first title in over a year at the Luxembourg Open on Sunday as the top seeded Dane defeated...

Gasquet boosts hope of playing in London 22 Oct 2013 - 09:24 am

PARIS: Frenchman Richard Gasquet boosted his chances of playing in next month’s season-ending ATP World Tour Finals after capturing the Kremlin Cup with...

Redfoo helps Azarenka deal with fame 22 Oct 2013 - 09:02 am

ISTANBUL: Tennis star Victoria Azarenka says that watching her boyfriend Redfoo, the singer, dancer and rapper, has helped her deal with the fame...

Qatar Volleyball Association Federation Cup: Wins for Al Qiyada and Al Gharafa 22 Oct 2013 - 09:00 am

A: Al Khor SC players successfully block a spike from an Al Ahli SC player during the Qatar Volleyball Association Federation Cup at...

Simpson eases to win in Las Vegas 22 Oct 2013 - 08:59 am

LAS VEGAS: Former US Open champion Webb Simpson shot a closing five-under 66 yesterday as he cruised to a six shot victory at...

Ducks trounce Stars 6-3 to extend winning streak 22 Oct 2013 - 08:59 am

ANAHEIM, California: The Anaheim Ducks and Dallas Stars both used goalies who were making their NHL debut. Jack Campbell had plenty of time...

Colts spoil Manning’s return to Indy in NFL 22 Oct 2013 - 08:59 am

LOS ANGELES: Quarterback Andrew Luck stole the show on a night when the Indianapolis Colts paid homage to their former hero Peyton Manning....

HIL: 59 overseas players sign up for auction 22 Oct 2013 - 08:58 am

New Delhi: Fifty nine foreign players, including 27 Olympians have signed up for the next two editions of the Hockey India League (HIL)...

IHF Ordinary Congress in Doha from October 25 22 Oct 2013 - 08:58 am

Doha: The XXXIV Ordinary Congress of IHF (International Handball Federation) will take place in Doha from October 25 to 28. The handball world...

AC Milan’s first big test today 22 Oct 2013 - 04:24 am

AC Milan’s coach Massimiliano Allegri arrives for a press conference, on the eve of their Champions League match against Barcelona, in AC Milan’s...

A world record on day one 21 Oct 2013 - 09:54 am

Swimmers at the start of the men’s 100m backstroke competition on day one of the FINA World Cup series event at Hamad Aquatic...

Unique three-day training programme launched in Qatar 21 Oct 2013 - 09:52 am

FROM LEFT: Martin Hope, Country Director, British Council, Paul Hughes, Head Coach-Premier League, Ahmed Omar, Coach Education and Development Director QFA, and Laura...