Sports

Serbia beat France, to face US in World Cup final 14 Sep 2014 - 12:44 am

Serbian players celebrate a point during their basketball World Cup semi-final against France at the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid on Friday....

Bumgarner shines as Giants rout Dodgers 14 Sep 2014 - 12:43 am

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at the AT&T Park...

Peterson turns himself in, posts bond 14 Sep 2014 - 12:42 am

MINNEAPOLIS: NFL star running back Adrian Peterson (pictured) turned himself in to Texas authorities early yesterday, hours after he was indicted on charges...

NFL: Players union votes for HGH testing, new drug rules 14 Sep 2014 - 12:40 am

MIAMI: The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has approved a new league drug policy following a vote on Friday that will allow testing for...

Mayweather looking more vulnerable than ever 14 Sep 2014 - 12:40 am

LAS VEGAS: Known for his stingy defence, boxer Floyd Mayweather was looking more vulnerable than any other time in his career ahead of...

Ferry steps away from Hawks’ operations 14 Sep 2014 - 12:40 am

ATLANTA: Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry is taking an indefinite leave of absence over racial comments he made in a team meeting...

Day of draws as Al Shamal rally to hold Umm Salal 2-2 13 Sep 2014 - 06:59 am

Doha: A goal nine minutes from end from striker Said Boutahar helped Al Shamal to pick up a point against Umm Salal in...

Qatar preparing for WMSC meeting in December 13 Sep 2014 - 06:58 am

Jean Todt, the FIA President, is seen with Qatar’s Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, the FIA Vice President, in Beijing yesterday. RIGHT: Al...

Marquez in San Marino for win number 12 13 Sep 2014 - 06:56 am

Spanish MotoGP driver Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda Team in the team garage during the second free practice session at the Misano Circuit,...

Mexico returns to F1 but India is out 13 Sep 2014 - 06:54 am

LONDON: The Formula One calendar will expand to a record-equalling 20 races next season with Mexico returning in November after a 23-year absence,...

Contador maintains lead as Hansen claims stage win 13 Sep 2014 - 06:54 am

MADRID, Spain: Australian Adam Hansen mounted a successful attack about four km from the finish to win the 19th stage at the Tour...

Swiss 2-0 up over Italy; hosts France take lead 13 Sep 2014 - 06:54 am

GENEVA: Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka both won to put Switzerland 2-0 up against Italy on the first day of their Davis Cup...

Pistorius has not damaged Paralympic movement: IPC 13 Sep 2014 - 06:53 am

LONDON: Oscar Pistorius’s conviction for culpable homicide after shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp will not harm the profile of the Paralympic movement,...

US down Lithuania to reach Cup final 13 Sep 2014 - 06:53 am

US’s players celebrate after defeating Lithuania at the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-final match at Palau Sant Jordi sports pavilion in Barcelona, Catalonia,...

Kirk stays in control of FedExCup 13 Sep 2014 - 06:52 am

Chris Kirk of the United States hits his tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Tour Championship by...

Thai star suffers health scare in Taiwan 13 Sep 2014 - 06:50 am

TAIPEI: Thai star Thaworn Wiratchant rushed to see a doctor after suffering irregular heartbeats and trembling hands during his second round at the...

FC Barcelona down gutsy Al Sadd to retain IHF title 13 Sep 2014 - 05:37 am

FC Barcelona players and officials celebrate after winning IHF Super Globe title at Qatar Handball Association Complex in Doha yesterday. FC Barcelona beat...

Handball community gets taste of Qatari culture and traditions at gala dinner 12 Sep 2014 - 04:54 am

Officials of teams taking part in the IHF Super Globe during a tour of the traditional Arab ‘village’ that showcased a wide range...