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Chelsea salute Lampard’s momentous career 04 Jun 2014 - 01:17 am

England’s Frank Lampard takes part in a training session at the Sunlife Stadium in Miami, Florida, yesterday. England are in Florida for warm...

Emphatic victory for Japan 04 Jun 2014 - 01:15 am

Japan’s Samurai Blue’s Shinji Kagawa dribbles the ball during a friendly match against Costa Rica in Tampa, Florida yesterday. TAMPA: Manchester United striker...

Nigeria’s Mba misses the World Cup cut 04 Jun 2014 - 01:13 am

England forward Wayne Rooney changes his boots during his team’s training session at Miami Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, yesterday. ABUJA:...

Amla replaces Smith as SA Test captain 04 Jun 2014 - 01:12 am

Newly appointed South African cricket Test team Captain Hashim Amla (centre) answers questions during a press briefing following his appointment,, yesterday in Johannesburg,...

Tendulkar relishes Lara partnership at Lord’s 04 Jun 2014 - 01:10 am

SINGAPORE: Retired Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar said yesterday he is savouring the opportunity to pair up with West Indies great Brian Lara...

Fit-again Irfan eyes World Cup triumph for Pakistan 04 Jun 2014 - 01:08 am

Caption LAHORE: The world’s tallest cricketer Mohammad Irfan (pictured) yesterday said he could win next year’s World Cup for Pakistan single-handedly after regaining...

Gay to return after one-year suspension 04 Jun 2014 - 01:07 am

NEW YORK: Former world sprint champion Tyson Gay will return from a one-year doping suspension at next month’s Lausanne Diamond League meeting, organisers...

Women’s Handball Championship 04 Jun 2014 - 01:06 am

The Assistant Secretary General of Women’s Sports Committee, Maha Abdul Jabbar and Handball Team Manager of Al Sadd Sports Club, Khalifa Al Jassim,...

Leonard, Seung-Yul qualify for US Open 04 Jun 2014 - 01:03 am

Noh Seung-Yul poses after winning his first PGA event in this last April’s file photo. Seung-Yul booked his place for the upcoming US...

Rebello, Lucas victors at Cadillac Trophy 04 Jun 2014 - 01:01 am

Organisers and particpiants pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of the Cadillac Trophy. DOHA: The Mannai Auto Group, in partnership...

An Introduction to Venue and Stadium Management Congress 04 Jun 2014 - 01:00 am

Speakers and delegates who participated in Josoor Institute’s course titled ‘An Introduction to Venue and Stadium Management’ pose for a group picture at...

NHL: Rangers, Kings target glory in dream Stanley Cup finals 04 Jun 2014 - 12:59 am

NEW YORK: The National Hockey League (NHL) will have the Stanley Cup Finals it dreamed of when the New York Rangers face the...

Spurs expect Parker to return for game one against Heat 04 Jun 2014 - 12:58 am

San Antonio Spurs’ guard Tony Parker (right) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder’s guard Russell Westbrook in this last week’s picture taken...

Indians edge out Red Sox 3-2 04 Jun 2014 - 12:49 am

Cardinals’ Jason Motte yells into his glove as he walks off the field at the end of the eighth inning, giving up three...

Christchurch to host Boxing Day Test 04 Jun 2014 - 12:48 am

WELLINGTON: Christchurch’s Hagley Oval will get the first trial of its upgraded facilities ahead of next year’s World Cup with a Boxing Day...

UAE’s club lifts Qatar Trophy 04 Jun 2014 - 12:47 am

DOHA: The Kiwis Qatar Trophy that was attended by several teams was successfully organised at West End Park international Stadium. Teams from Qatar,...

Schaefer departs from Golden Boy Promotions 04 Jun 2014 - 12:46 am

LOS ANGELES: Richard Schaefer stepped down as CEO of Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions yesterday in a move that quickly rippled...

Colombia’s worst fears realised as Falcao limps out 04 Jun 2014 - 12:45 am

CAMPANA, Argentina: Colombia’s talismanic striker Radamel Falcao (right) will miss the World Cup after losing his battle to recover from the crushing knee...