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Veils and turbans given the go ahead by FIFA 02 Mar 2014 - 10:04 am

ZURICH: Football’s world governing body FIFA yesterday officially authorised the wearing of head covers for religious purposes during matches. “It was decided that...

Afghanistan shock Bangladesh 02 Mar 2014 - 03:03 am

Afghan bowler Shapoor Zadran (second right) and team-mates celebrate their win during the Asia Cup one-day tournament against Bangladesh at the Khan Shaheb...

Qatar wins women’s handball tournament in Doha 01 Mar 2014 - 06:03 am

The podium winners at the four-nation Qatar International Women’s Handball championship pose for a picture along with Ahlam Salem Mubarak Al Mana, President...

Sangakkara sinks India 01 Mar 2014 - 06:02 am

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara plays a ball as India’s wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik (left) watches during their Asia Cup 2014 One-Day International (ODI) match...

Comeback victory helps Spurs qualify 01 Mar 2014 - 06:01 am

Tottenham Hotspur’s Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during their Europa League match against Dnipro at White Hart Lane in...

Lampard backs Torres to fire Chelsea’s title bid 01 Mar 2014 - 06:01 am

Chelsea`s Fernando Torres celebrates after scoring against Galatasaray during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on February 26 at the TT Arena...

PSG ready for test from resurgent Marseille 01 Mar 2014 - 06:00 am

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain host Marseille in France’s fiercest rivalry on Sunday night with the capital club hoping to have Edinson Cavani back to...

Smith expects even contest on Newlands wicket 01 Mar 2014 - 05:59 am

CAPE TOWN: South Africa captain Graeme Smith expects an even contest between bat and ball to set up a thrilling finale in the...

Pietersen takes swipe at ‘big cheese’ Prior 01 Mar 2014 - 05:59 am

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen lashed out at Matt Prior yesterday as the controversial batsman labelled his former England team-mate a ‘big cheese’. Pietersen, who...

Rutledge launches 2014 campaign on positive note 01 Mar 2014 - 05:57 am

Women taking part in the FIM WMX World Championship pose for a group photo along with Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, President of...

Blair edges Stapleton to win race one 01 Mar 2014 - 05:55 am

DOHA: Britain’s Ryan Blair yesterday won race one of the fifth and final round of the National MX Championship, edging American Dennis Stapleton...

Rossi tops Sepang test despite tyre woes 01 Mar 2014 - 05:55 am

SEPANG, Malaysia: Valentino Rossi topped the time sheet on the last day of MotoGP testing in Malaysia yesterday, despite he and Yamaha teammate...

Perez on top in Bahrain, Red Bull recover 01 Mar 2014 - 05:55 am

MANAMA: Force India’s Sergio Perez topped the time charts for the second successive day of pre-season Formula One testing yesterday as world champions...

Federer stuns Djokovic in Dubai 01 Mar 2014 - 05:54 am

DUBAI: Roger Federer showed an enterprising new side to his game as he beat Novak Djokovic for the first time in 18 months...

Nadal, Djokovic lead names on ITPL draft 01 Mar 2014 - 05:53 am

DUBAI: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, as well as former stars Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, lead the names saying they are prepared...

Players from seven countries for Qatar Junior Open squash 01 Mar 2014 - 05:53 am

Doha: Players from seven countries including hosts Qatar will be vying for top honours at the Qatar Junior Open squash championship which will...

Strijbos, Herlings top qualifying sessions at Losail Circuit 01 Mar 2014 - 04:41 am

Riders taking part in the qualifying session for today’s opening round of the 2014 FIM Motorcross World Championship at Losail International Circuit yesterday....

Chelsea secure 1-1 draw against Gala 28 Feb 2014 - 06:35 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League match in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany...