Sports

Bolt’s father stopped him from becoming a cricketer 02 Sep 2014 - 09:58 pm

BANGALORE: Sprint superstar Usain Bolt said yesterday he wanted to play cricket for Jamaica as a youngster but his father convinced him to...

Qatar Team’s Tour of Morocco 02 Sep 2014 - 09:51 pm

A Qatari footballer gestures during the national team’s visit to a school in Casablanca, Morocco yesterday. Qatar player Hassan Al Haydos captures a...

Arsenal capture Welbeck from United 02 Sep 2014 - 09:48 pm

England’s Jack Wilshere (right) is challenged by Danny Welbeck during a training session at Arsenal’s training facility in London on Monday. LONDON: Arsenal...

Argentina to take on Germany sans Messi 02 Sep 2014 - 09:48 pm

Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew answers questions during a press conference of the German team in Duesseldorf, Germany yesterday. Germany will play friendly...

Beckham ‘sad’ over Welbeck’s exit 02 Sep 2014 - 09:46 pm

LONDON: Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham told the BBC that he was “sad” to see home-grown striker Danny Welbeck leave the club...

England seek fresh start in Norway friendly 02 Sep 2014 - 09:46 pm

LONDON: After a dismal World Cup, England will enter an uncertain new era today when they tackle Norway in a low-key friendly game...

Djokovic, Murray book blockbuster quarter-final 02 Sep 2014 - 09:45 pm

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating USA’s Sam Querrey during their US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center...

Fame catches up with weary Bouchard 02 Sep 2014 - 09:44 pm

Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova signs autographs after defeating Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard at the 2014 US Open in New York on Monday. NEW YORK: Fame...

Azarenka overcomes Krunic 02 Sep 2014 - 09:44 pm

NEW YORK: Twice Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka overcame an inspired challenge from qualifier Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia 4-6 6-4 6-4 on Monday...

US Nationals: AlBalooshi bows out in semi-finals 02 Sep 2014 - 09:42 pm

Khalid AlBalooshi executes a burnout in front of a huge Labor Day crowd prior to his semi-final appearance in Monday’s NHRA US Nationals...

Spain, Greece win as Senegal stun Croatia 02 Sep 2014 - 09:40 pm

Brazil’s centre Nene Hilario (left) vies with Spain’s forward Pau Gasol during a 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Group A match at the...

Westwood, Poulter and Gallacher get Ryder Cup call-ups 02 Sep 2014 - 09:39 pm

LONDON: Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley yesterday made his three wildcard picks for Gleneagles, selecting Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Stephen Gallacher....

QFA fines Al Arabi coach QR30,000 02 Sep 2014 - 02:12 am

DOHA: Qatar Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee handed a warning and a QR30,000 fine to Al Arabi head coach Dan Petrescu for his behaviour...

Rally of Lebanon 01 Sep 2014 - 11:53 pm

Qatar’s Abdulaziz Al Kuwari (extreme right) raises trophy during the presentation of the 37th Rally of Lebanon in Beirut. Al Kuwari finished third...

Qatar prepare to take on Morocco 01 Sep 2014 - 11:13 pm

Players of the Qatar national football team in action during a training session in Casablanca, Morocco, yesterday. Qatar take on Morocco in a...

Real Madrid confirm loan deal for Hernandez 01 Sep 2014 - 11:07 pm

Real Madrid’s new forward Javier Hernandez poses during his presentation to the media at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid yesterday. MADRID: European champions...

Falcao’s United move ends Europe transfer boom 01 Sep 2014 - 11:05 pm

Radamel Falcao (right) poses for a photo with a fan during a French Ligue 1 match at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco ...

Serena, Djokovic into US Open quarters 01 Sep 2014 - 11:04 pm

NEW YORK: Serena Williams gave a premature victory leap in her fourth-round match and later allowed herself a self-deprecating celebration after beating Kaia...