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Asian Five Nations Rugby 21 May 2014 - 04:16 am

The Asian Five Nations Rugby Division 2 tournament is being played at the Al Arabi Sports Stadium in Doha. The Qatar Rugby Federation...

Aussie swimmers train at Aspetar 21 May 2014 - 04:15 am

Australia’s swimming team poses as they train at Aspetar for this year’s Commonwealth Games. DOHA: Members of Australia’s 2014 Commonwealth Games swimming team...

China cruise at Thomas Cup 21 May 2014 - 04:14 am

China’s Chen Long returns a shot to Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen during the Thomas Cup Badminton championship game yesterday. NEW DELHI: China kept world...

Norman inspiration for World No. 1 Scott 21 May 2014 - 04:12 am

SYDNEY: Adam Scott’s ascension to golf’s world number one spot is in sync with his goals to emulate the feats of his boyhood...

Thailand Open cancelled over political turmoil 21 May 2014 - 04:11 am

BANGKOK: This year’s $1 million Thailand Open has been cancelled because of the deepening political crisis in the divided kingdom where martial law...

Langdon advances to the quarter-finals on rainy day 21 May 2014 - 04:11 am

Qatar Al-Anabi driver Shawn Langdon, near lane, leads NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta during their second-round matchup yesterday in...

New Zealand’s retired all-rounder Cairns denies he is ‘Player X’ 21 May 2014 - 04:10 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand great Chris Cairns (pictured) yesterday denied he is alleged match-fixing kingpin “Player X”, instead blaming “dark forces” for placing him...

England captain Cook worried by match-fixing row 21 May 2014 - 04:09 am

WELLINGTON: England captain Alastair Cook (pictured) revealed his growing concern regarding the prevalence of spot-fixing within cricket yesterday, as fresh evidence of corruption...

Rogers shines in county cricket 21 May 2014 - 04:08 am

LONDON: Australia’s Chris Rogers hit his second century of the English County Championship season as Middlesex dominated at Northamptonshire on Monday. In-form opener...

Double-bidder Busch unhurt after Indy crash 21 May 2014 - 04:08 am

INDIANAPOLIS: US stock car racer Kurt Busch escaped unharmed after a hard crash into the outer wall yesterday during a practice session for...

Hodgson warns England players 21 May 2014 - 04:07 am

England manager Roy Hodgson (right) and captain Steven Gerrard attend a media conference at a hotel in Watford in this file picture of...

KKR claim big victory over Chennai 21 May 2014 - 04:03 am

Virat Kohli attacks on his way to a 41-ball 67 against Hyderabad yesterday. KOLKATA: Continuing their dream run, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) moved...

Hyderabad register thrilling win over RCB 21 May 2014 - 04:03 am

HYDERABAD: Sunrisers Hyderabad spiced up the race for the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs with a thrilling seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers at...

Injured Ronaldo hopes to recover before final 21 May 2014 - 04:02 am

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo warms up as he attends a training session during open media day at Valdebebas sports ground in Madrid yesterday....

Messi ‘happy’ to sign fresh contract with FC Barcelona 21 May 2014 - 04:01 am

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Barcelona yesterday that will reportedly make the four-times World Player of the Year soccer’s best-paid...

Pele fears protests will hurt World Cup 21 May 2014 - 03:57 am

HUIXQUILUCAN, Mexico: Brazilian football legend Pele expressed concern yeserday that social protests in his country could prompt nervous fans from abroad to cancel...

Man City chairman vows to make transfer impact 21 May 2014 - 03:56 am

LONDON: Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak (pictured) insists the Premier League champions will still be major players in the transfer market despite...

FA to take no action against under-fire Scudamore 21 May 2014 - 03:55 am

LONDON: The Football Association will take no action against Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore over emails leaked by a former personal assistant,...