Sports

Messi the best in last 10 years, no intention to head FIFA: Pele 12 Oct 2015 - 02:21 pm

Brazilian soccer legend Pele (L) blows a kiss to his fans as he is welcomed by former Indian soccer captain Chuni Goswami (R)...

Closer matches key to 'breathtaking' World Cup: Organisers 12 Oct 2015 - 02:12 pm

Japanese rugby fans celebrate their team's try during a public viewing of the Rugby World Cup match against the United States in Kumagaya...

Finn ruled out of first test against Pakistan 12 Oct 2015 - 01:33 pm

ABU DHABI: England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the first test against Pakistan due to a foot injury, the...

Sri Lanka, West Indies face off with young guns 12 Oct 2015 - 10:48 am

Galle, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka and the West Indies will look to offload past baggage and begin a new era with fresh young...

Asia's Presidents Cup was roaring success: Haas 12 Oct 2015 - 08:45 am

Incheon, South Korea: The first Presidents Cup in Asia was an outstanding success and should come back to the continent in the future,...

France feel 'backs to the wall' after Ireland defeat 12 Oct 2015 - 08:39 am

Cardiff, UK: French captain Thierry Dusautoir said his side must quickly "recharge" for their World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand which will be...

Doha prepares to host world’s top swimmers 12 Oct 2015 - 12:05 am

An inside view of the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha. . DOHA: One of the most highly anticipated sports events of the year,...

Race for medals hots up 12 Oct 2015 - 12:04 am

Joahnys Argilagos (right) of Cuba in action against Dmytro Zamotaev of Ukraine in the semi-finals of the Light Flyweight category of the AIBA...

Dortmund's Watzke, Ferguson tip Klopp for Liverpool success 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke and Alex Ferguson are tipping Jurgen Klopp to bring success back to Liverpool, but legendary goalkeeper Peter...

Fitzpatrick wins maiden title at British Masters 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Woburn, UK: Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick won his first professional tournament, and a £500,000 (674,500 euros/$766,000) first prize, when he finished two strokes clear...

Kenyan duo Chumba, Kiplagat win Chicago Marathon titles 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Dickson Chumba of Kenya (R) breaks the tape being held by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (L) as he wins the 2015 Chicago Marathon...

Penalised Alonso positive after Russian GP 12 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Sochi, Russia: Two weeks after his sarcastic comments on team radio during the Japanese Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso marked his 250th F1 race...

Ervine sets up Zimbabwe series win over Ireland 11 Oct 2015 - 06:58 pm

Harare: Craig Ervine hit an undefeated century to lead Zimbabwe to a five-wicket win over Ireland and their first series triumph in more...

Hamilton wins in Sochi, title beckons 11 Oct 2015 - 05:42 pm

Sochi, Russia: Lewis Hamilton took full advantage of his Mercedes' team-mate Nico Rosberg's mechanical misfortunes to seize a commanding victory in Sunday's Russian...

Djokovic humbles Nadal to extend Beijing dynasty 11 Oct 2015 - 05:31 pm

Beijing: Novak Djokovic crushed his age-old rival Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday to seal his sixth China Open title and extend his...

Australia resist Welsh storm to top World Cup table 11 Oct 2015 - 03:56 pm

Australia's fly half Kurtley Beale (L) is tackled by Wales' back row forward Ross Moriarty (R) during a Pool A match of the...

South Africa beat India in first ODI 11 Oct 2015 - 02:42 pm

South Africa's Hashim Amla (2L) celebrates with teammates after their victory in the first one day international (ODI) cricket match between India and...

Wawrinka wins Japan Open title, beats Paire in final 11 Oct 2015 - 02:39 pm

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka holds the trophy after defeating Benoit Paire of France in the men's singles final of the Japan Open tennis championships...