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Gerrard revels in captaincy 08 Jun 2014 - 01:18 am

MIAMI: Steven Gerrard will captain England at a World Cup for the second time but believes Brazil will be the first tournament he...

Pietersen flops on return to County action 08 Jun 2014 - 01:16 am

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen suffered a disappointing return to action in English cricket as he scored just five runs for Surrey in their five-wicket...

Febbo clinches Qatar Challenge title, Walker falls at last hurdle 08 Jun 2014 - 01:15 am

Drivers finishing on the podium in light mood after the presentation ceremony on Friday night. DOHA: American driver, Eric Febbo won the Qatar...

Martinez defends title versus Cotto 08 Jun 2014 - 01:14 am

Boxers Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico (left) and Sergio Martinez of Argentina pose on stage during the weigh-in preceding their WBC middleweight title...

Sullivan to miss CWG due to injury 08 Jun 2014 - 01:13 am

MELBOURNE: Eamon Sullivan has withdrawn from the Australian swimming team for next month’s Commonwealth Games (CWG) due to an ongoing shoulder injury but...

Qatar burst into last-16 of FIBA 3x3 08 Jun 2014 - 01:13 am

Moscow: Qatar’s national basketball team confidently booked their place in the 16th round of the prestigious 2014 FIBA 3x3 World Championships, following a...

James’ cramps become hot issue, Gatorade apologises 08 Jun 2014 - 01:12 am

LeBron James of the Miami Heat speaks at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility in San Antonio, Texas after the first game. RIGHT:...

NHL: Rangers again look for emotional Cup inspiration 08 Jun 2014 - 01:06 am

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers during a practice session at the Staples Center yesterday. LOS ANGELES: The New York Rangers, who...

MLB: Tigers register welcome victory with Red Sox scalp 08 Jun 2014 - 01:04 am

NEW YORK: Ian Kinsler and Torii Hunter hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the fifth inning and Drew Smyly pitched five-hit...

Clowney in lucrative deal with Houston 08 Jun 2014 - 01:03 am

TEXAS: First overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney and the Houston Texans agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth $22.72m guaranteed, including a...

Nadal, Djokovic to lock horns for French Open title 07 Jun 2014 - 01:52 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his straight-sets victory over Andy Murray of Britain in their men’s semi-final of the French Open tennis tournament...

QFA conducts draws 07 Jun 2014 - 01:50 am

Barshim shines at Diamond League 07 Jun 2014 - 01:44 am

Caption Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim competes in the Men’s High Jump at the Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea meeting as part of the...

France campaign jolted as Ribery ruled out of Cup 07 Jun 2014 - 01:43 am

Franck Ribery (left) looks on next to France’s head coach Didier Deschamps before a team group photo at the French national football team’s...

Messi seeks ultimate prize with World Cup triumph in Brazil 07 Jun 2014 - 01:41 am

A sculpture of Argentinian national soccer player Lionel Messi displayed at the Recoleta neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina yesterday. Argentina paid tribute to...

Full-strength Brazil to show Serbia no mercy 07 Jun 2014 - 01:39 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is poised to unleash a full-strength side on Serbia as the World Cup hosts wrap...

England seek help for World Cup mind games 07 Jun 2014 - 01:39 am

LONDON: Portugal have Cristiano Ronaldo as their clinical penalty marksman, but if England are thrust into another World Cup sudden death clash their...

Green inspires Spurs to draw first blood 07 Jun 2014 - 01:36 am

Tony Parker (left) and Danny Green celebrate a point during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat yesterday in San...