Sports

Novak shines as Knicks snap Spurs’ win streak 05 Jan 2013 - 12:46 am

JR Smith (8) of the New York Knicks high-fives team-mate Steve Novak (16) after his fourth quarter basket against the San Antonio Spurs...

Players in paradise for PGA Tour opener 05 Jan 2013 - 12:46 am

Hawaii: If winning breeds winning, then the picturesque Hawaiian island of Maui is a paradise in more ways than one for the select...

German club Schalke 04 train in Doha 05 Jan 2013 - 12:44 am

Schalke 04 players take part in a training session at Doha’s Aspire Academy, yesterday. The German club arrived in Qatar late on Thursday...

Bayern Munich sign Kirchhoff for next season 05 Jan 2013 - 12:43 am

DOHA: Bayern Munich have signed Jan Kirchhoff from Mainz, with the German defender to join up with the Bundesliga giants at the end...

PSG’s advertising deal with Qatar justified, says club president 05 Jan 2013 - 12:43 am

PARIS: A controversial advertising deal designed to help Qatari-backed Paris St Germain meet UEFA’s financial fair-play criteria is justified by the club’s growing...

Clarke and Cabrera to tee off in T20-style Indian league 05 Jan 2013 - 12:43 am

NEW DELHI: Darren Clarke and Angel Cabrera will be among four major winners to tee off in a city-based golf league in India...

Cancer-battling Vilanova set for Barcelona return 05 Jan 2013 - 12:42 am

FROM LEFT: Barcelona players Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes, French defender Eric Abidal, Spanish defender Jordi Alba and Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano, during a...

Ba completes Chelsea move 05 Jan 2013 - 12:42 am

LONDON: Chelsea yesterday announced that they had signed Demba Ba from Newcastle United, ending an 18-month spell at the Magpies during which he...

Brazil striker Pato to join Corinthians 05 Jan 2013 - 12:41 am

SAO PAULO: AC Milan’s Brazil international striker Alexandre Pato agreed a four-year deal with world club champions Corinthians yesterday, the Brazilian side confirmed...

West Ham await Manchester United as FA Cup begins 05 Jan 2013 - 12:41 am

LONDON: Having established a seven-point lead in the Premier League over the festive period, Manchester United turn their thoughts to the FA Cup...

Gulf Cup 2013: Qatar to face UAE today 05 Jan 2013 - 12:40 am

Qatar national squad train in Bahrain yesterday ahead of their Gulf Cup match against UAE today. RIGHT: Qatar football coach Paulo Autuori, attends...

Hosts South Africa crush New Zealand in first Test 05 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

CAPE TOWN: Dean Brownlie hit a maiden Test century for New Zealand but could not prevent a South African victory on the third...

Australia lead Sri Lanka on day two 05 Jan 2013 - 12:38 am

SYDNEY: Australia made hard work of grabbing a narrow lead over tenacious Sri Lanka on a second day tarnished by reckless run outs...

Al Rayyan win; Al Wakra stun Al Sadd 05 Jan 2013 - 12:37 am

DOHA: Powerhouse Al Rayyan produced an awesome display in their 77-59 victory against Al Ahli in round two of the Qatar Basketball League,...

South Africa aim to stay ruthless, says Smith 05 Jan 2013 - 12:35 am

CAPE TOWN: South African captain Graeme Smith said yesterday that his team would not rest on their laurels after securing an innings victory...

Radwanska to face Wickmayer in Auckland final 05 Jan 2013 - 12:34 am

Auckland: Agnieszka Radwanska and Yanina Wickmayer used contrasting styles to overcome blustery conditions and battle their way into the final of the ASB...

Ferrer, Gasquet in Doha semis 04 Jan 2013 - 05:59 am

Spain’s David Ferrer returns the ball to Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi during their quarter-final match of the Qatar Open at the Khalifa Intenational Tennis...

Serena and Azarenka to clash in Brisbane semis 04 Jan 2013 - 05:58 am

Serena Williams of the US reacts after missing a shot against compatriot Sloane Stephens in their quarter-final match at the Brisbane International tennis...