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Dodgers outsmart Cubs to take play-off spot; Tigers rout Royals 21 Sep 2014 - 12:20 am

NEW YORK: Left-hander Clayton Kershaw became the first 20-game winner of the season in the major leagues and helped Los Angeles clinch a...

Philadelphia’s Giroux out for weeks after injury 21 Sep 2014 - 12:11 am

Philadelphia: Philadelphia Flyers’ captain Claude Giroux will miss approximately two weeks with a lower-body injury sustained yesterday. General manager Ron Hextall said Giroux...

LPGA: Reto leads at Yokohama event 21 Sep 2014 - 12:10 am

PRATTVILLE, United States: South Africa’s Paula Reto fired a six-under 66 to take a three-shot lead over Hur Mi-Jung after 36 holes of...

Eldest captain Watson seeks Ryder Cup redemption for US 21 Sep 2014 - 12:10 am

US Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson poses with the Ryder Cup in New York, in this September 3, 2014 file photo. EDINBURGH: Tom...

Last-gasp effort earns Hamilton Singapore pole 20 Sep 2014 - 11:57 pm

Caption SINGAPORE: A remarkably cool Lewis Hamilton snatched a dramatic last-gasp pole position from his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg for today’s Singapore Grand...

Langdon fourth, AlBalooshi 12th after first day 20 Sep 2014 - 11:50 pm

Qatar Al Anabi Racing Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon makes his qualifying attempt at the AAA Texas NHRA Nationals in Ennis, Texas, on...

Stop blabbing and fight me, Pacquiao tells Mayweather 20 Sep 2014 - 11:02 pm

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines: Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao threw down a fresh challenge to Floyd Mayweather Jr on Thursday, daring the American world...

London’s Wembley Stadium to host climax of Euro 2020 20 Sep 2014 - 03:06 am

Greg Dyke, Chairman of the Football Association (FA) poses with the UEFA European Championship trophy after the UEFA Euro 2020 Hosts Announcement Ceremony...

Lekhwiya edge out El Jaish as Al Arabi rout Al Shamal 20 Sep 2014 - 03:03 am

Al Arabi’s Imoh Ezekiel (left) in action against Al Shamal’s Marcone Amaral Junior during their QSL match at Al Arabi Stadium yesterday. .PICS:...

FIA delays radio ban to ensure ‘fairness’ for all 20 Sep 2014 - 02:58 am

SINGAPORE: Formula One has back-tracked on a planned clampdown on radio and pitboard messages for reasons of fairness but remains determined to end...

Hamilton tops practice, engine failure limits Vettel in Singapore 20 Sep 2014 - 02:57 am

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives during the first practice session of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race yesterday. SINGAPORE: ...

Brandao pays price for headbutting PSG’s Motta 20 Sep 2014 - 02:55 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League football match against FC Basel 1893...

Ozil should not be made a scapegoat: Wenger 20 Sep 2014 - 02:54 am

LONDON: Record signing Mesut Ozil must not become a ‘scapegoat’ for Arsenal’s unconvincing early season performances and defeat in their opening Champions League...

Van Gaal keen on Ronaldo return 20 Sep 2014 - 02:52 am

MANCHESTER: Manchester United manger Louis van Gaal (pictured) said yesterday he would like to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford but accepts...

Ozil should not be made a scapegoat: Wenger 20 Sep 2014 - 02:35 am

LONDON: Record signing Mesut Ozil must not become a ‘scapegoat’ for Arsenal’s unconvincing early season performances and defeat in their opening Champions League...

Incheon welcomes Asia 20 Sep 2014 - 01:47 am

Flag-bearer Mubarak Ali Al Muraikhi leads the Qatar contingent into the Opening Ceremony of the 17th Asian Games in Incheon yesterday. Qatar is...

Diversity, sporting power on show at Asiad opening 20 Sep 2014 - 01:45 am

Qatar’s flagbearer Mubarak Ali Al Muraikhi leads their delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Asian Games at the Incheon Asiad...

Indonesia to host 2018 Asiad, says OCA 20 Sep 2014 - 01:41 am

INCHEON: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) executive board yesterday approved Indonesia as hosts for the 2018 Asian Games which faces a growing...